《The Female Assassin Pretends to Be a Lamb in the Campus》


 Chapter 1: Die Together

    <h4>Chapter 1</h4>


    Nanyang.


    In the vast ocean, a lone ind was isted from the world by seawater.


    Underneath this seemingly ordinary ind, there hid an inhumane undergroundboratory unknown to others.


    In the research room filled with drugs and high-tech equipment, the girl was missing on the narrow single bed, leaving only four bloodstained handcuffs hanging on the four corners of the bed, eerie and creepy.


    "Blood Shadow is gone!"


    The disappearance of the girl on the bed in the surveince video plunged the staff in front of the screen into panic.


    As soon as these words came out, the group of people in the control room changed their faces in shock, as if facing a formidable enemy, their eyes focused on the screen.


    They quickly searched for the girl''s whereabouts in the numerous small square surveince screens, but there was no trace to be found.


    The guards who had fallen unconsciously in the corridors made them extremely disturbed.


    "Immediately activate the security system to search for Blood Shadow. She must not be allowed to escape, otherwise none of us will survive."


    The system was turned on, and a huge blue projection appeared in midair. The dense data shing back and forth was like a cast heavenly.


    "Quick, release the NT34 smoke. No matter the cost, take all feasible measures to catch her."


    As soon as the order was given, spray devices appeared on the walls as solid as iron walls, releasing toxic gases.


    Countless real guns and bullets wearing gas masks were moving carefully in theboratory filled with toxic gases.


    A series of bone cracking sounds of necks being twisted came from the smoke, making people''s scalp tingle. Screams did not have time toe out.


    Under the invisible smoke, piles of corpses umted.


    "Immediately notify Dr. Sang to enter the protection zone."


    "Zizi." The equipment suddenly made a few electric current sounds.


    The next moment, all the equipment was damaged, the console was burned by the electric current, sparks flew up, the instruments gave off a unpleasant burnt smell, scaring people to retreat again and again, away from the console.


    The monitoring screen waspletely destroyed, and the entireboratory lost the most basic monitoring and control, and rms went off.


    Everyone was shocked.


    The emergency report from themunication device: "All doctors and researchers have been killed, Dr. Sang is missing."


    "Dr. Sang must have died at Blood Shadow''s hands already."


    "Let''s retreat. No one here is Blood Shadow''s opponent. Most of the genes have been extracted sessfully. Let''s escape with the data."


    "Let''s decide quickly before Blood Shadow finds this ce."


    The control room was in chaos. The leader finally spoke: "Take all the data and evacuate immediately. Prepare to detonate. The top ordered that after the gene extraction was sessful, Blood Shadow cannot be kept."


    Just then, there was a loud "bang", and the metal door of the control room was forcibly sted open.


    The entireboratory shook with it. The explosive sound temporarily deafened everyone. The raging mes mixed with metal fragments scared them to crouch down and take cover.


    The door had be ruins.


    But from the ruins, a haggard figure stepped over the blood.


    With an aura of destroying the heavens and annihting the earth.


    As the thick smoke dispersed, everyone saw the personing, as if seeing an asura, and as if seeing death itself.


    "B-Blood Shadow."


    The girl slowly raised her face, and looked at the group of people in the control room who were too scared to move with bloodthirsty eyes.


    Her long hair was loose and her gaze was as cold as a de. With blood stains covering her peerless face, she now looked like a vengeful ghost taking lives.


    This girl was the Blood Shadow they talked about with utter dread.


    A top assassin who dominated the killer world, making all assassins impossible to catch up to her and avoid her, striking fear into the hearts of high officials at the mere mention of her name.


    The girl lightly raised her arm and threw away what she was holding as if throwing away trash.


    When everyone saw what was rolling on the ground, their legs went soft in fright--it turned out to be Dr. Sang''s head!


    It was chopped off alive. Wherever the head rolled, the blood would follow and flow there. The two horrified wide-open eyes on the head had no time to close, remaining open and staring at them. This scene brought them a suffocating feeling.


    The leader came to his senses, took out a ck detonator with trembling hands, and threatened: "...Blood Shadow, your brain has been imnted with a chip by us. As long as I detonate, you will be reduced to ashes within 30 seconds. You''d better not act rashly."


    The girl''s icy voice slowly sounded: "Thirty seconds is enough to kill you guys."


    "We were just following orders. It was Dark Shadow who told us to do this. me the right people." Seeing that Blood Shadow was fearless, everyone pleaded for mercy at once: "Spare us."


    Dark Shadow?


    The girl chuckled grimly, and the hatred-filled bloodthirsty eyes also flowed a trace of mockery.


    Dark Shadow, thergest and most overbearing killer organization in the world, used inhuman training methods to cultivate one ruthless assassin after another.


    And she, Blood Shadow, was one of them.


    Unlike others, she was the only one who was brought back to the organization as an infant, bing the youngest yet most talented trainee in the entire killer organization.


    After thirteen years of perverted training, she started taking on one extreme mission after another since the age of fourteen.


    At the age of seventeen, she sessfully took the No. 1 spot on the world assassin leaderboard with the title of "Blood Shadow", and no one had shaken her position since.


    In the six years of her debut as a reckless assassin, she set one unbreakable record after another, and possessed countless formidable identities, bing the legendary invincible myth of the entire Dark Shadow organization and even the assassin world.


    Even those retired old men in the organization were no match for her, but her terrifying growth rate still aroused the organization''s jealousy.


    Because her powerfulness made the organization wary of her, bringing her own demise.


    The organization wanted to extract her genes to clone another or even countless Blood Shadows, to rece her and serve the organization.


    She did note here under duress, but voluntarily.


    Only because she was grateful for the organization''s years of nurturing, she was willing to provide some of her genes to strengthen the organization.


    But she did not expect that they would try to extract all of her genes,pletely cloning an identical her, and crossing the river to demolish the bridge by wanting to kill her to eliminate future troubles.


    Blood Shadow could not help shaking her head inwardly.


    Although she was powerful enough to have the strength to build her own power long ago, and she had nock of money, power and connections, she never had ulterior motives against the organization.


    She did not expect that her own terrible growth rate still gave birth to ideas in the organization, wanting to use her and then kill her like this.


    Thinking of this, Blood Shadow was self-deprecating.


    Since childhood, the organization had warned her not to have feelings. She did not expect thatpassion would finally move her when it came to her own people, and it would be inflicted by her own people.


    She could not help sighing: the most ruthless use of cold-bloodedness was still the people in the organization!


    During the moment Blood Shadow was distracted, the leader saw a chance and secretly pressed the detonator, then retreated.


    The girl noticed his actions with one look, and directly made the leader lose his footing in fright.


    The girl did not move, but under the horrified eyes of everyone present, she also took out a detonator.


    "Are you familiar with this detonator? Dr. Sang told me that you buried 100 pounds of TNT in theboratory."


    "Let''s go to hell together."


    The girl''s voice was cold and indifferent.


    Under the frightened eyes, she pressed the detonator.


    The leader only regretted not detonating and blowing her up in the first ce, and was obsessed with the illusion that he could capture her and continue to extract all her genes.


    With a loud bang, the fire soared into the sky, and the sinful ind with its lifelong glory sank to the bottom of the sea, taking with it the girl who was only in the spring of her life.

 Chapter 2: Born Again, Joe Shadow

    <h4>Chapter 2</h4>


    Yun Cheng.


    The shabby ward in the affiliated hospital.


    "My daughter got a concussion from the fall, and your school is only willing to pay this little amount of money to get rid of us? What if she has after-effects and bes an idiot who can''t study anymore? Her life would be ruined! Who''s going to take responsibility for this? I''m telling you, if I don''t get at least 100,000-80,000 yuan today, I''m going to the police station. I''ll make sure everyone knows how your school handles things and ruin your reputation!"


    "Mrs. Qiao, please be reasonable. Your daughter isn''t a preschooler that needs constant supervision from teachers. Besides, she fell down the stairs because she''s too fat. She has only herself to me. It''s already very generous of the school to cover half of her medical expenses."


    "Qiao Ying usually doesn''t behave well in school either. Her grades are terrible and she doesn''t strive to improve. Not to mention she distracts other students from learning. Her ssmates haveined to me about this multiple times. Just a few days ago, she was even dating a male ssmate and bringing him breakfast. This severely damages the school''s moral standards. The boy''s parents have alreadye to me toin."


    Li Lilian put her hands on her hips with the stance of a shrew: "You''re just trying to get out of paying money, aren''t you?"


    The few quarreled until their faces were red.


    Suddenly, a cold voice snapped: "All of you shut up!"


    Li Lilian, Mr. Qiao, the head teacher, and the principal simultaneously went silent and looked towards the chubby girl lying in the hospital bed.


    Qiao Ying pressed a hand to her aching temples as she sat up from the bed. The thin mattress let out a tortured creak under her weight.


    Sharp pain radiated from the back of her head throughout her body, causing her to frown. Then, she seemed to sense something. Her movement of massaging her temples froze abruptly. In the next moment, her eyes flung wide open.


    She didn''t die?


    Qiao Ying quickly scanned the hospital room, her gazending on the four ordinary-looking people standing at the foot of her bed.


    "Who are you people?"


    The moment she spoke, Qiao Ying''s eyes froze over. That wasn''t her voice. She immediately touched her throat, only then noticing the fat arm she had raised.


    This time, she deeply furrowed her brows.


    What was going on here?


    The girl''s question left the four people dumbfounded.


    Li Lilian immediately threw herself at the teachers, yelling and making a scene: "Look what''s be of my daughter! And your school only wants to pay some medical fees? You''re basically inhuman! Heartless jerks!"


    The bespectacled head teacher in his forties also panicked a little: "Calm down, Mrs. Qiao."


    "Xiao Ying, I''m your dad. Don''t you recognize me?"


    "Qiao, don''t try to scare your teacher. Is your mind not clear yet? Take a good look at who we are."


    But the girl just kept staring at her own fat arm.


    Just then, the TV news anchor reported: "A massive explosion urred on a remote ind in Southeast Asia this morning at 7:10 AM..."


    Qiao Ying looked towards the TV screen.


    Before she could react, a segment of foreign memories suddenly poured into her mind like a flood. She grimaced in pain.


    Li Lilian was still loudly arguing with the head teacher about money. Mr. Qiao and the principal kept asking Qiao Ying if she was okay in worried voices beside her.


    Her head throbbed unbearably. She couldn''t stand it anymore. "All of you get out!"


    "Stop making noise. Xiao Ying just woke up. Let her rest properly. We can discuss things outside." Mr. Qiao finally steeled himself and brought the endless nagging Li Lilian out of the ward.


    The room finally quieted down. Breathing in the faint smell of disinfectant in the air, Qiao Ying maintained an unusually calmposure.


    Li Lilian''s loud voice could still be heard from the hallway outside.


    The girl had been staring at the unfamiliar face reflected in the bathroom mirror for over ten minutes now. Her features were quite pretty, and although her body was fat, her face didn''t have much flesh. Her skin was fair and lustrous.


    If she lost weight, she probably wouldn''t look bad.


    "Qiao Ying."


    After a long pause, the girl uttered two words at the mirror.


    This name happened to have an affinity with her.


    Reincarnation of the soul?


    Having seen many strange and bizarre things, this wasn''t too difficult to ept either.


    She had only been standing for a little over ten minutes, yet her body already felt weak. Her legs were shaky. This wasn''t only caused by the concussion, but more so due to theck of exercise resulting in poor physical health.


    Qiao Ying really wondered how this body managed to be both obese and frail at the same time.


    What a pity. What a pity that her body, once sturdy as sheets of copper and iron walls, had beenpletely obliterated in that explosion, reduced to fish food in the sea. All those years of intense training, only to end up as nutrients for marine life in the end.


    Qiao Ying closed her eyes, then opened them again. By now, she had fully epted this new body and identity.


    Qiao Ying.


    Not bad. It sounded much more human than Blood Shadow.


    Back in the hospital room, the hallway outside had gone silent. The doctor came in holding a medical chart and asked: "Qiao Ying?"


    The girl''s bright eyes looked up as she responded: "That''s me."


    Beijing, Qin Family Home


    In a study decorated in an understated yet luxurious style, a man sat at his desk looking over a document.


    "What a shame."


    The man murmured in a deep, maic voice, carrying a note of regret that the hope for his father''s cure was now gone.


    A momentter, anotherment: "What a shame to lose such a genius." This sentence straightforwardly expressed his grief.


    His gaze rested upon the document, which had the name Blood Shadow printed clearly at the top.


    This elusive, genius assassin whom countless people didn''t even know the gender of - yet this man had the bulk of her informationid out inly before him.


    Qiao Ying only stayed one night in the hospital before her mother, Li Lilian, urged her to go home the next morning.


    "Hurry up and get changed so we can go home. The school onlypensated a tiny amount. We don''t have money for you to be hospitalized."


    Li Lilian threw the clothes she''d brought at Qiao Ying whileining nonstop about the paltry sum they were paid.


    Qiao Ying''s eyes turned icy as she sat motionless on the hospital bed.


    "Hurry up! What are you dazed for? I still have work soon. If I''mte and they dock my pay, you''ll have to cover it for me!"


    Money-grubbing words spewed from her mouth.


    Considering she had taken over Qiao Ying''s body after all, Qiao Ying endured this mean spirited biological mother.


    Once they left the hospital, Li Lilian abandoned her, giving her a couple dors for bus fare and shoving the house keys in her hand before rushing off to work herself.


    With the original host''s memories as guidance, Qiao Ying found her way back to this body''s home.


    The original host''s family lived in an urban vige slum area. Before even entering the dpidated housingplex, she encountered a boy with refined features.


    He wore a blue and white school uniform and seemed full of youthful spirit, though a bit skinny and quiet.


    Although Li Lilian was nasty, she was beautiful, leading to her haughty personality unwilling to ept mediocrity.


    This boy had nicely inherited Li Lilian''s genes in terms of looks.


    Seeing her, the boy paused briefly at first, then nced at the bandage wrapped around her head.


    Qiao Ying also cast an appraising look his way.


    Perhaps the old Qiao Ying was ustomed to being meek and avoiding eye contact, so her bold gaze made the boy frown in surprise.


    The boy walked towards her. Qiao Ying noticed he limped slightly when he walked.


    Qiao Yi didn''t say anything to her, but as he passed by, he shoved what was in his hand at her - a steamed bun. Then he headed off to school with his book bag on his back.


    This cheap younger brother didn''t seem to have inherited his mother''s nasty personality.


    A concussion was no small matter. The doctor absolutely did not approve of Qiao Ying being discharged, but the penny-pinching Li Lilian could not be stopped. Thus, after Qiao Ying got home, she didn''t do anything except go to bed and sleep.


    She slept until night fell.


    "You fat pig, no wonder you were born a swine. All you do is eat and sleep all day. Why didn''t you die falling down?"


    Qiao Ying opened her eyes to see Qiao Lingling standing at her bedside, looking at her with utter disgust and contempt.


    "What are you looking at? Get up ande eat since you''re awake. You need someone to call you even for meals. You''re more useless than a cripple!" After speaking, Qiao Lingling immediately stormed off, unwilling to stay in her room a second longer.


    In terms of looks and personality, she was truly cast from the same mold as Li Lilian.


    Qiao Ying sat up, feeling something was quite wrong with this whole family.


    Especially this younger sister of hers, Qiao Lingling. Having inherited the original host''s memories, Qiao Ying understood very well just how much bullying the original host suffered under this "wonderful" sister.


    Young in years yet cruel in heart, she really deserved a good beating!

 Chapter 3: High IQ

    <h4>Chapter 3</h4>


    Qiao Ying came out of her room.


    "Little Ying,e quickly to eat." Qiao''s father had set out her bowl and chopsticks for her.


    Thepletely bare living room didn''t have a single valuable item, only a dim light bulb covered in dust.


    The family of five gathered around a small, worm-eaten square table in the corner. The ce left for her was in the corner.


    Qiao Yi lowered his head to eat his meal. When Qiao Ying came over, he silently slid his chair over to make more room for his obese sister, sitting himself at the head of the table.


    "You must feel much better after sleeping. Eat up," said Qiao''s father as he added meat to her bowl. "I''m sorry our family doesn''t have good conditions and doesn''t have money for you to stay a few more days in the hospital. Just rest well at home and go back to school when you''ve recovered. Tomorrow Dad will buy a chicken and make soup to build up your health."


    "With her grades, it makes no difference whether she goes to school or not. The teachers would be happy if she didn''t show up," sneered Qiao Lingling mockingly.


    "Lingling! She''s your sister, how can you talk like that?" Qiao''s father angrily scolded her.


    "Why are you yelling at me? What did Lingling say wrong? I really don''t know what''s in that pig brain of hers. She gets scores of 5 and 10 points, bringing shame on me. And at such a young age she''s shamelessly dating." Li Lilian was getting more angry the more she spoke.


    After scolding Qiao Ying it wasn''t enough, so she turned her anger towards Qiao''s father: "Do you know how your rtivesugh at me? How could I have married a useless thing like you? Back then each of your brothers was as poor as a church mouse, but now they each have their own cars and houses, only you still have your wife and kids living in this old house, collecting your brothers'' hand-me-down cars, TVs, refrigerators that they don''t want anymore. If you had any ambition at all your son''s foot wouldn''t be crippled, but even after so many years, now even if you had money it couldn''t be cured."


    "I was really blind to have seen you."


    Facing his wife''sints, Qiao''s father silently lowered his head, only holding his wine ss, his face much older than his peers flushed red with shame.


    Qiao Yi ate his meal with indifference, long numb to this. But when he heard about hisme foot, his chopsticks gripped tighter.


    "You really are shameless. Mom and Dad are fighting like this because of you, but you just keep watching TV. You''re hopeless." Qiao Lingling angrily red at Qiao Ying, pouring oil on the fire.


    Sure enough, it brought Li Lilian''s nearly hateful dagger-eyes towards Qiao Ying.


    However, Qiao Ying only moved her eyes away from the TV to look expressionlessly at Qiao Lingling.


    Her gaze was as cold as a de.


    "What''s with that look? Did I say something wrong?" Qiao Lingling felt something was off about Qiao Ying since she came back from the hospital. If this were the past, she would only dare to lower her head and cower, too scared to even eat her meal, much less dare to look back at her like this.


    She must have been possessed or hit her head and damaged her brain.


    "Damn girl, you even dare to re at your little sister? Hurry up and eat, just looking at you pisses me off." Li Lilian scolded Qiao Ying, then started eating her own meal.


    Qiao Ying''s gaze swept past Li Lilian. She didn''t intend to dwell on this with them at the moment.


    She returned her eyes to the television.


    The TV was very old, after who knows how many years of use. The style had long been phased out.


    At the moment, it was reporting the news - a big explosion on a southern ind.


    Qiao Ying watched quietly until the news finished reporting.


    She put down her chopsticks and got up to return to her room.


    "Wow, you''re eating so little today? Don''t you usually eat three bowls to be full?" Qiao Lingling looked at Qiao Ying''s bowl and mocked.


    "Wash your dishes before going back to your room." Li Lilian threw out to Qiao Ying.


    "Little Ying just took such a bad fall yesterday, how can she wash dishes? Lingling and Yi, you two wash them." Qiao''s father said in a low, coarse voice.


    Qiao Lingling: "But I don''t know how to wash them." She mumbled softly: "She just fell and hit her head, not her hands. She''s the one who always washes them."


    "Lingling and Yi still have homework to do. What if your grades slip? Every New Year when we sit with your rtives, our family only has Lingling and Yi''s grades to show off." Li Lilian impatiently finished speaking, then urged Qiao Ying to wash the dishes again.


    Qiao Ying stood in the doorway to the living room, looking back at Li Lilian. Her eyes narrowed slightly, as if restraining something.


    She wasn''t easygoing, and the outside rumors about her being ruthless weren''t exaggerations or baseless ims.


    If Li Lilian and Qiao Lingling dared say another word, Qiao Ying couldn''t guarantee she wouldn''t get violent.


    Just then, Qiao Yi silently cleaned up the bowls and chopsticks after finishing his meal.


    "Put those down, are those yours to wash? Go back and do your homework." Li Lilian wouldn''t let her son do this work, as household chores were always left to Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying worked herself to exhaustion every day, so she didn''t eat much.


    Qiao Yi ignored Li Lilian and brought the bowls and chopsticks to wash.


    Qiao Lingling wrinkled her brows, somewhat unable to stand watching this, but was toozy to say anything to her taciturn brother. She got up and returned to her room, still unaware that she had narrowly avoided a "storm".


    Li Lilian shot an incensed re at Qiao Ying, then went to the kitchen to chase her son back to his room so she could wash the dishes herself.


    After sleeping for a day, Qiao Ying''s mental and physical state had recovered somewhat. She walked to the courtyard to inspect the ce where this family lived.


    This old house had been passed down from two generations ago. Although dpidated, it was spacious with a courtyard and surrounding walls, and a separate kitchen.


    There was an osmanthus tree nted in the courtyard.


    The house had several rooms, originally for arge family to live in. Later when Qiao''s father''s brothers had earned some money they moved out, leaving just their family.


    Qiao Yi came out from the kitchen, nced into the courtyard at Qiao Ying. Their gazes met for a moment before he turned and limped back to his own room.


    Qiao Ying watched his retreating figure, then followed after him.


    Qiao Yi took out a difficult math problem he had copied from the inte yesterday and sat at his desk, frowning as he continued thinking about how to solve it.


    He suddenly sensed something and looked up to see Qiao Ying inexplicably standing in his doorway, arms crossed and leaning against the doorframe.


    A huge lump of fleshpletely blocking his doorway.


    This was the first time Qiao Ying hade to his room. Usually no matter day or night, she would shrink back to her own room aftering home from school, aside from doing housework.


    Qiao Yi discovered his sister seemed a little different today.


    Qiao Ying walked over, nced down at Qiao Yi''s notebook, and raised her brows, asking, "Can''t figure it out?"


    Qiao Yi looked at her: "......"


    Qiao Ying took the pen from his hand and started swiftly writing in his notebook without even a thought process.


    By the time Qiao Yi reacted, the notebook was already filled up. This extracurricr difficult problem was perfectly solved!


    The steps were clear and logical, with skilled techniques.


    Qiao Yi was enlightened after looking it over, the confusion lifting entirely.


    After checking against the online answer, this was even more concise and essential than the online answer. He couldn''t help getting excited, his face flushing red.


    After the shock wore off, he looked at Qiao Ying inplete disbelief: "How do you know how to do this?"


    This was the first sentence her cheap little brother had said to her.


    "This kind of idiot problem, anyone can do it if they have hands?" Qiao Ying answered sincerely.


    Qiao Yi: "I copied this from a university problem online."


    Qiao Yi was in 10th grade, one grade below Qiao Ying and Qiao Lingling.


    Qiao Ying: "So?"


    Qiao Yi stared suspiciously at the abnormal Qiao Ying: "You usually get scores of 5 or 10 points. The highest you ever got was 25 points. On math tests other than circling ABCD for multiple choice, for everything else you just write ''solution''."


    With his sister''s intellect, how could she possibly do this?


    Xue Ying, who had inherited the original owner''s memories, knew well how stupid the original was.


    Qiao Ying didn''t even think before disdainfully saying: "Just writing ''solution'' is giving them face. Wasting time and ink on these kinds of problems is pointless."


    Qiao Yi couldn''t believe it: "You were faking it the whole time?"

 Chapter 4: Kick in the Ass

    <h4>Chapter 4</h4>


    Qiao Ying neither affirmed nor denied it.


    "Do this problem again," Qiao Yi still didn''t believe her and copied out another difficult problem for Qiao Ying to solve.


    Qiao Ying nced over the problem and fell silent, not moving her pen.


    Seeing Qiao Ying like this, Qiao Yi curled her lips in disdain, thinking that she must have seen his notebook somewhere and looked up the answer online.


    Pretending like this, how bored she must be!


    It was also surprising that she could remember all those solution steps with her intellect.


    Qiao Yi was about to send her back to her own room so he could do his homework, when he heard Qiao Ying say, "The obtained surface equation is z=x2+y2."


    Qiao Yi: "What?"


    Qiao Ying: "The answer."


    Qiao Yi was stunned for two seconds before skeptically looking up the answer online. When he saw that the answer was exactly the same as what Qiao Ying had said, Qiao Yi was dumbfounded. Looking at the two and a half pages of solution steps below, he looked at his big sister, who had been called an idiot by their mother and second sister for over ten years, as if she was a monster.


    She had actually solved the problem in her head...


    What a freak.


    "Any other problems you don''t understand?" Seeing his shocked expression, Qiao Ying found it quite amusing.


    In this family, this cheap little brother was still the most pleasing to her eye.


    It took Qiao Yi a long time to recover from the shock. Still reasonably, he asked, "You, you actually know how to do this, so why do you test so poorly?"


    "Toozy to move," Qiao Ying casually made up an excuse.


    "Then when will you stop beingzy? Will you still be toozy to move during the college entrance exam?"


    "Of course not." She, Xue Ying, had shouldered countless glory and became a legend and myth. When had she ever been so pathetic and subjected to such contemptuous gazes?


    No matter what identity she held, even if she was a crippled waste, those people could only look up at her in worship and submission.


    She could only stand at the highest ce looking down at them.


    The idiot sister he had known for over ten years was actually hiding her superb intellect. Qiao Yi couldn''t adapt to this sudden change, but an inexplicable trust led him to look forward to what her results would be like when she "wasn''tzy".


    "What are you thinking about?"


    Qiao Yi shook his head and took out a candy to give her, "You didn''t eat much for dinner, you''re definitely going to be starvingter. Here."


    Xue Ying was used to being alone, and looked at the candy in his palm without moving for a moment.


    After two seconds of silence she took it.


    "You should still lose some weight. You don''t know how awful the things people say about you are. Doesn''t it upset you to hear them yourself?"


    Looking at the candy in her hand, Qiao Ying inevitably felt some goodwill towards this brother who had fallen into herp.


    "I was toozy to bother with them before, but since they don''t know life and death and are overstepping their bounds, I won''t be polite anymore. I''ll settle ounts with those who bullied me," Qiao Ying said lightly.


    Qiao Yi took it as her just spouting nonsense from having hit her head.


    "I''m going back to my room." Before leaving, Qiao Ying looked at Qiao Yi''s limp left foot.


    She could heal Qiao Yi''s foot.


    Eating the candy lying on the bed, she frowned at the cobwebs covering the ceiling beams. Large swaths of dust floated in the air.


    Other than training, missions and organizational requirements, Xue Ying rarely spent time in such annoying environments in private. Although she was born an assassin, her personal life was extravagant and refined. Her spending was even morevish than most top wealthy businessmen.


    Then she remembered the money Li Lilian kept bringing up.


    Xue Ying became famous at a young age and had money, power and influence. Any identity she held had wealth that could rival a country.


    Unfortunately her soul was now trapped in this body, she couldn''t use any of those identities, money or power. She also couldn''t withdraw the money.


    It didn''t matter, she could easily obtain these things whenever she wanted.


    Qiao Ying quickly adapted to her new environment and identity. After recuperating at home for two days, she prepared to go to school.


    The sky had just brightened when Qiao Ying went out for a morning run.


    Of all the new things, the only thing Xue Ying couldn''t tolerate was the fat on this body.


    Not to mention the inconvenience, just a little danger would be difficult to withstand. She had to quickly restore her original physical fitness.


    After working up a sweat, Qiao Ying returned home exhausted.


    She rushed through a shower and changed into her school uniform before leaving.


    When she stepped out the door, she saw Qiao Yi waiting with his schoolbag at the door.


    In the original host''s memories, this was the first time Qiao Yi had waited for her to go to school together.


    Qiao Yi was also doing this for the "first time". Somewhat embarrassed, he simply said "Let''s go" and started walking first.


    After being thoroughly convinced by Qiao Ying''s freakish intellect these past two days, with Qiao Yiing in and out of her room with math problems and witnessing her bizarre performance solve them one by one, hepletely believed her when she said she was just toozy!


    For Qiao Ying, this kind of problem was a piece of cake as long as she had her hands.


    No, she didn''t even need her hands. One nce and she knew the answer, just as she said: "Writing out the solution is giving them face, this kind of problem is purely a waste of time and ink."


    Qiao Yi wondered several times whether this person was really his sister or not.


    Were there recorded cases in history of someone bing a genius after a fall?


    No, but overseas there was a "genius" who pretended to be mute for decades to avoid socializing and escape his nagging spouse.


    It seemed his sister belonged to the second type.


    Qiao Yi was thoroughly convinced by Qiao Ying''s freakish intellect.


    "What should we eat for breakfast? I don''t have money on me." Qiao Ying asked.


    "Mom gave me...us five dors. We can buy buns to eatter." Qiao Yi took out the five dors from his pocket and handed it to her. "Or you can get something else if you want."


    Of course Qiao Ying knew this breakfast money didn''t include her share.


    She didn''t mind, "Buns are fine."


    "Did you go running this morning?" Qiao Yi asked.


    "Yeah, to lose weight."


    "You''ll look very pretty after you lose weight." Qiao Yi said this then turned away, somewhat embarrassed.


    Seeing his red ears, Qiao Ying''s mouth curled up slightly.


    This little brother was pretty cute.


    After entering the school gates, the two went their separate ways towards their respective school buildings.


    The campus full of youth and bookish air was a novelty to Xue Ying who was used to the constant threat of death.


    The ssroom, originally noisy, strangely quieted down the moment Qiao Ying appeared. Everyone looked towards her.


    Then whispers broke out.


    "This fat pig came back to school so quickly, looks like she wasn''t hurt too badly from the fall."


    "Do you guys know how she fell? She was going down the stairs, saw the school heartthrob, got too nervous, missed a step and tumbled down."


    "I know, I know, I was there too. With a loud bang, I thought it was an earthquake, haha."


    "If it were me I wouldn''t have the face toe back to school."


    "Hey, she''s looking at us. Even after taking a fall, she''s gotten bolder. Not only did she brush her bangs aside to show her face, she dares to look at us now."


    "Don''t say it, this fat girl has quite pretty features. I never noticed before."


    "Don''t disgust me."


    The whispers escted into loud discussions and ridicule.


    Qiao Ying''s gaze swept over each of these people.


    All of them had bullied the original host to varying degrees.


    Qiao Ying sat down and looked at the maliciously graffitied desk, her eyes cold as she swept her gaze over them again.


    Under her bizarre, oppressive stare, the chatter gradually died down untilplete silence. They felt a sudden chill on the backs of their necks for no reason, and a suffocating sensation.


    They looked at each other, all feeling that the useless, cowardly trash was very different than usual today. Her previous lowered gaze and hunched, subservient bearing was at odds with now.


    Morning reading began.


    Qiao Ying took out a textbook that had been viciously torn up but didn''t make a scene over it.


    She peacefully finished morning reading and got up to use the bathroom.


    In the stall, Qiao Ying heard shuffling noises outside the door. When she tried to open the door, she found it blocked from the outside.


    Imagining her miserable state trapped inside, the few people outside couldn''t helpughing out loud.


    "This fat pig still hasn''t learned her lesson. She still dares to use the school bathroom. Looks like she''s not afraid of being locked in."


    "Quick, go get a bucket of water. We''ll pour it on her and drench her."


    "The water''s here."


    Holding the bucket with both hands, they were about to pour it into the stall to drench Qiao Ying. Just as they were tipping it over, the door was suddenly kicked open forcefully from inside.

 Chapter 5: Will You Apologize

    <h4>Chapter 5</h4>


    The door was kicked open by someone from inside. The door panel mmed into the two girls'' faces, and a bucket of water that had been held up high poured all over them.


    "Ah¨C¨C"


    Screams of pain and crashing sounds apanied by the sshing water echoed throughout the bathroom.


    The two girls were knocked back again and again by the door, colliding with several onlooking girls behind them. They fell onto the wet floor in a mess, disheveled beyond recognition amidst the one after another shrill screams.


    Qiao Ying slowly kicked the bouncing door back with her toes. Her hands tucked into her jacket pockets, she looked down coldly at the few who were drenched like drowned rats on the floor.


    She slowly raised her eyes and looked at Ye Jingning - Mu Jiaohua.


    When Qiao Lingling came to the bathroom and ran into this scene, she turned around and left without a thought, running away swiftly, afraid that being a second slower would get her "swindled" by Qiao Ying, and then everyone would know this stupid fat pig was her elder sister.


    Qiao Ying watched Qiao Lingling run away without paying much attention. She stepped out of the cubicle, directly striding over the few messy girls on the ground. Her icy eyes fell on Ye Jingning.


    Ye Jingning''s face was slightly pale due to the shock.


    She had bullied Qiao Ying for so long that this was the first time seeing Qiao Ying fight back. Watching her approach step by step, so different from the weak and useless Qiao Ying she knew, she couldn''t help but retreat.


    Until her back met the door panel, she could retreat no further.


    "You, what are you trying to..." What?


    Before she could finish speaking, Qiao Ying''s fist came flying towards her face.


    "Ah¨C¨C"


    Ye Jingning cried out in fright and shut her eyes tightly.


    But the expected pain did note.


    Ye Jingning opened her eyes doubtfully to see Qiao Ying''s big face right before her eyes. Qiao Ying''s fist was right next to her ear.


    Before Ye Jingning could recover from the shock, she heard Qiao Ying''s icy warning: "If there''s a next time, you won''t be so lucky."


    Looking at the dumbfounded Ye Jingning, Qiao Ying felt it was humiliating to get into an open conflict with these people.


    Qiao Ying retracted her hand and tucked it back into her pocket before walking away nonchntly.


    Ye Jingning slowly turned her head and saw a sunken dent on the solid wooden door, with dense cracks radiating outward.


    It took her quite a while to calm down. She looked back incredulously at the few miserable followers on the ground and realized btedly that she had actually been intimidated by that dead fatso. She was instantly furious.


    With a twisted expression, she said, "Qiao Ying, just you wait!"


    On her way back, Qiao Ying saw Qiao Yi appear in the corridor outside her ssroom, looking around anxiously as if searching for something. Seeing her, he immediately walked over, "Sis."


    "What''s the matter?"


    "I heard someone say you were cornered in the bathroom."


    "So you came to see if I was okay?" Seeing him acknowledge it, Qiao Ying realized, "I said, I was toozy to bother with them before."


    Thinking how her cheap younger brother had limped all the way up and down the stairs on his one good leg to rush over, Qiao Ying couldn''t help but feel moved.


    As she had always found it hard to express herself, she said a couple more sentences with a slightly consoling tone, "I''m fine."


    "So he''s the fatso''s brother. A cripple matched with a fatso, their genes are really evenly distributed in this family, huh."


    An inappropriate ridicule broke the atmosphere.


    Qiao Ying turned to look and saw two boysing out from the next ss, one of whom was Qiao Ying''s secret crush in her previous life - Xu Mingchen.


    Qiao Ying nced at him indifferently andmented: He''s just decent looking at most, not half as pleasing to the eye as her cheap younger brother.


    Qiao Yi just had a limp, which allowed Xu Mingchen to take advantage of that loophole.


    Qiao Ying''s gaze then shifted to the boy who had just spoken.


    "She''s a fatso herself, and her brother''s a cripple. With those conditions, she still dares to like you." The boy said to Xu Mingchen.


    Xu Mingchen''s expression was a bit ugly. It seemed that being liked by Qiao Ying was shameful. Xu Mingchen said to that boy, "Enough."


    Seeing Xu Mingchen displeased, the boy grimaced and said to Qiao Yi again, "Hey cripple, it''s almost time for ss. Go back now or you''ll bete."


    Qiao Yi''s fair and delicate face flushed red, and his hands clenched into fists at his sides as he endured silently.


    "Let''s go, let''s go. How boring." Before the boy finished speaking, a fat hand grabbed his cor and pushed his whole body against the wall.


    His back and head knocked painfully against it, and he cried out.


    Looking up, he came face to face with Qiao Ying''s big face.


    "Fatso, looking to get beat? Let me go!" The boy was as thin as a monkey. He struggled twice but couldn''t break free, and was instantly furious. He cursed and swore.


    "Know how to apologize? Speak." Qiao Ying said.


    "Apologize your sister! Get your filthy hands off me!"


    "I said apologize!" Qiao Ying yelled coldly.


    The boy was stunned by her forceful yell. Facing Qiao Ying''s suddenly icy eyes, he was somewhat baffled.


    "What are you doing, let him go." Xu Mingchen said unpleasantly to Qiao Ying. If not for this boy, he wouldn''t have wanted to say a word to Qiao Ying at all.


    Seeing Xu Mingchen speak up, the boy immediately went from startled to sneering. He looked scornfully at Qiao Ying, as if saying: With one word from Xu Mingchen, you fatso should immediately do as he says.


    Unexpectedly, Qiao Ying didn''t even nce at Xu Mingchen, "Shut up, this is none of your business."


    Everyone was surprised by these words.


    "You..." Xu Mingchen didn''t expect Qiao Ying to rebut him like this. Coming to his senses, he felt he couldn''t keep face if he didn''t respond, but was at a temporary loss for words.


    Qiao Yi looked at the overbearing Qiao Ying with astonishment written all over his face.


    "Apologize!" Qiao Ying was already out of patience. If this was outside, she would''ve hit him already.


    She exerted some strength in her hand, and the tightened cor choked the boy, turning his face red.


    A crowd gathered in the corridor to watch. The boy wished a hole would open up in the ground for him to crawl into, but he wanted to beat up the fatso in front of him even more.


    However, he couldn''t break free at all. Seeing more and more people, the boy gritted his teeth fiercely, "S-Sorry."


    Qiao Ying leaned in, and said in a volume only the two of them could hear, "If I hear the word ''cripple'' again, I''ll make you experience what it''s like to be one."


    She then flung the boy, skinny as a pole, away like shaking off mud, "Scram!"


    The boy''s eyes were practically spitting fire as he red fiercely at Qiao Ying, but didn''t dare to do anything.


    The bell rang at this moment. Xu Mingchen told him to go back to ss, and he took the opportunity to turn and leave.


    "Why are you standing there dazed, didn''t you hear the bell?" Qiao Ying turned and saw Qiao Yi standing nkly in ce. She found it funny.


    Qiao Ying had changed too much for Qiao Yi to digest, but he was still able to urately ask the key point, "You, you don''t like Xu Mingchen anymore?"


    The whole school knew that his sister Qiao Ying had a secret crush on Xu Mingchen and was publicly humiliated for writing him a love letter. Qiao Yi had even felt embarrassed for her back then.


    Qiao Ying awkwardly said, "I never even looked at him in the first ce."


    Xu Mingchen, who was about to return to ss, happened to overhear this.

 Chapter 6: Mystery Man

    <h4>Chapter 6</h4>


    Xu Mingchen happened to hear this and frowned as he turned to look at Qiao Ying, thinking to himself that she must be ying some trick again to try and get his attention.


    Hmph, no matter what tricks she tries, they will all be futile.


    Qiao Yi was distracted for the whole ss, with the scene of Qiao Ying grabbing that male student''s cor and forcing him to apologize to her dominating his thoughts.


    Qiao Yi was secretly thrilled inside.


    After ss ended, several male students gathered around.


    "Qiao Yi, is that fatso from ss 8 really your sister? For real? Howe we''ve never heard you mention having such a fat sister before?"


    "Since your sis is so fat, your family situation can''t be too bad right? Then howe there''s no money to treat yourme leg? Are your parents ying favorites or what?"


    "I bet his sister ate all the money for his medical treatment. You can tell from their clothes and shoes that she''s probably eaten the whole family into poverty, hahaha."


    Qiao Yi sat at his desk, clenching his fists tightly.


    "Hey are you two really blood siblings? Howe you get such good grades but your sis is so awful? I heard she only scores 5 or 10 points on tests. I could beat that blindfolded just filling in random bubbles."


    Qiao Yi dug his nails into his palms, almost drawing blood.


    "Come on, don''t say that. We should say she could get a few right just by kicking the answer sheet on the ground, hahaha. How does your sis manage to score so low?"


    "My sister''s not stupid!" Qiao Yi could endure no more and raised his head angrily.


    "This isn''t about stupidity, it''s pure idiocy, hahaha." The boysughed as they walked away.


    Qiao Yi''s face was bright red, unable to tell if it was from anger or humiliation.


    Qiao Ying sat at her desk distracted.


    She didn''t even have a phone on her. She needed to get her hands on some money first.


    Without money, she couldn''t do much.


    After thinking it over, she realized all the ways she could get money involved skirting thew.


    The teacher was droning on at the front of the ss. Seeing Qiao Ying staring out the window lost in thought, she was immediately annoyed.


    "Qiao Ying?"


    "Qiao Ying!"


    Seeing no reaction from her, the teacher lost her temper: "Some peoplee from difficult family backgrounds and have poor personal circumstances, yet they don''t strive to improve themselves and just waste time and their lives all day long. Not only do they negatively impact the learning environment for the whole ss, they also drag down the overall grades. They are simply pests in the ssroom."


    "Are you referring to me?" Qiao Ying turned to look at her.


    With all eyes in the ssroom on Qiao Ying, who else could she be talking about?


    "It''s good you''re self-aware. Come up here and solve this problem." The teacher rapped the ckboard, not bothering to wait for Qiao Ying''s reaction. She gave a derisive snort, "Given your intellect, nevermind. Stay seated."


    Qiao Ying stood up.


    "What are you doing? You can''t really think you''ll get it right? Hurry back to your seat, don''t waste everyone''s time."


    "Just let her try, she''s not afraid of embarrassment, why should we be?" The students were all eager to watch her make a fool of herself.


    Qiao Ying ignored them and walked up to the lectern, taking a piece of chalk. She started writing as soon as her hand touched the board.


    In stark contrast to Qiao Ying''s delicate penmanship, Xue Ying''s strokes were bold and decisive, energetic like a dancing dragon''s tail, with sturdy bones and supple ligaments. Her calligraphy was like a work of art, at least ten times more beautiful than the teacher''s writing byparison.


    Under the astonished gazes of the ss, Qiao Ying filled up a whole ckboard, exining the problem-solving method in an even simpler and clearer way than the teacher had taught. Each step was methodical and easy to understand. The students who had been waiting to watch her embarrass herself gradually fell silent, unable to believe their eyes.


    The teacher stared at the ckboard and adjusted her sses.


    With thest stroke of chalk, Qiao Ying tossed it aside and left the teacher with: "As an educator, you should set a better example with your conduct." Then she returned to her seat.


    The teacher''s face flushed red, rendered speechless for the moment.


    After a long pause, she managed to get out: "Even a blind cat can catch a dead mouse sometimes."


    After evening self-study ended, Qiao Ying thought Qiao Yi would wait for her, but he didn''t.


    When she was close to home, she saw Qiao Yi walking ahead of her, limping along on one foot. From hearing him called "the cripple" at school today, it was clear the bullying Qiao Yi faced was no less than her own as "the fatso".


    Unfortunately she currently had no money or silver needles on hand, otherwise she wouldn''t mind giving her cheap little brother a free foot treatment.


    Qiao Ying quickened her pace to catch up with Qiao Yi.


    Seeing her, Qiao Yi nced back then turned his head away again.


    Qiao Ying didn''t mind, since they were both the silent type to begin with.


    "Will you do your best on the college entrance exams?" Qiao Yi asked suddenly.


    "Of course." How could Xue Ying ever aim for the bottom?


    When they got home, Qiao Ying changed clothes and was about to go out for an evening jog when Li Lilian called for her toe wash the dishes.


    These were dishes Li Lilian left after dinner, waiting for Qiao Ying toe back from self-study and wash up.


    Qiao Ying nced back at her,pletely ignoring her presence.


    "You little brat!" Li Lilian cursed angrily.


    Qiao Yi put down his schoolbag and quietly went to wash the dishes.


    Even after stepping out the door, Qiao Ying could still hear Li Lilian scolding her son back to his room to do homework while she washed up and grumbled to herself.


    Qiao Ying controlled her diet strictly every day, persisting in morning and evening jogs. After a few days, the results were shocking. She had slimmed down a full size, even her chin was sharper.


    Her meal card had run out of money, so Qiao Ying simply skipped dinner. She had no intention of asking Li Lilian for money, unsure if she could control her temper listening to Li Lilian''s swearing and nagging.


    *


    That night after her evening jog, Qiao Ying showered then went back to her room to sleep, pondering where she could quickly earn some cash.


    Suddenly, Qiao Ying''s ears pricked up alertly and she flipped out of bed.


    A group of outsiders had infiltrated the rundown vigepound under the cover of night.


    A man with a bullet wound in his abdomen zigzagged through the dpidated residential area, on the run.


    Stumbling unsteadily, he copsed on the ground.


    His pursuers had momentarily lost track of him, so the man rested where he fell to catch his breath.


    Bathed in moonlight, Qiao Ying passed through the front hall and emerged in the courtyard.


    It waste April, and the courtyard was filled with the fragrant blossoms of the four seasons osmanthus.


    Disregarding decorum, the man leaned against the enclosing wall and sprawled on the ground. There was arge bloodstain on his abdomen and his breathing was ragged.


    Suddenly sensing something, the man jerked his head up alertly, just in time to see the door of this household swing open.


    The moment Qiao Ying saw the man''s face, she raised a brow.


    It was familiar.


    She swiftly sifted through her mental database to pinpoint this man''s identity.


    Qiao Ying then strolled out from the courtyard and squatted down beside the man.


    Still clutching his wound, he growled hoarsely: "Get...inside if you don''t want to die."


    To his surprise, this chubby girl was extremelyposed as she asked: "Need some help?"


    The man looked at her warily, remaining vignt.


    "It''s not fatal, you won''t die. At least not for another half hour, if the bleeding doesn''t stop by then I can''t guarantee anything." Qiao Ying assessed his injury with a nce, speaking leisurely.


    Measured footsteps sounded in the distance, clearly belonging to a well-trained troop.


    With her sharp ears, Qiao Ying heard them approaching. The man heard it too, instantly on high alert.


    He looked back at Qiao Ying, who seemed utterly unhurried as she fished a pen out from the man''s suit inner pocket. Under the man''s bewildered and warning gaze, she used the pen to lift his sleeve slightly, exposing a sliver of his wrist¡ª¡ªseemingly displeased by the blood on his hand.


    Qiao Ying jotted down a string of numbers on the man''s forearm.


    Capping the pen, she returned it to his pocket.


    "Go in through here and leave from the back door. Don''t forget to transfer me money if you live. " Qiao Ying said.


    The man fixed his eyes on Qiao Ying.


    But before he could think it over, the footsteps drew closer. He struggled to his feet and entered the Qiao family courtyard...


    Just after he left, several men in ck suits pursued him to the spot.

 Chapter 7: Qin Han Yue

    <h4>Chapter 7</h4>


    With the arrival of several men in ck, assassin Qiao Ying smelled a familiar aura from them and felt a trace of nostalgia.


    Of course she was referring to their murderous aura.


    Just that.


    These people couldn''t even reach the threshold of the shadow, let alone deserve her recognition.


    "Did you see a man pass by here?" the man in the lead hid his gun and asked coldly.


    Qiao Ying stood aside facing them, scraping the mud with her feet, as if ying with mud.


    This rainy season was almost over, and although it had rained frequentlytely, it hadn''t rained heavily. The ground was always wet.


    There was no paved road outside the Qiao house, only a dirt road, and the base of the wall was piled high with earth to better reinforce the foundation.


    Qiao Ying leisurely scraped up the mud with her feet, burying the bloodstains the man had left right under the noses of the men in ck.


    Smelling the osmanthus fragrance in the air, mixed with the smell of blood, the men in ck became more suspicious of Qiao Ying.


    Just as they were about to question her, the chubby girl raised her hand and pointed in a direction, "He went that way."


    The men in ck looked at Qiao Ying. Although doubtful, they hurriedly chased after the man.


    Qiao Ying went back into the yard and closed the door to go back to sleep.


    After escaping from the back door of the Qiao house, Qin Yuchen was soon caught up by the Qin family members who had rushed over. After treating his wounds, he rushed back to the capital overnight.


    Capital City, Qin House


    Qin Yuchen lived in the southeast courtyard of the Qin family manor. After entering the vi gate, he went upstairs to change his clothes before going to see his third uncle.


    Unexpectedly, as soon as he finished changing, the man was already sitting on the sofa downstairs in the hall with his legs crossed, waiting for him.


    "Third uncle." Qin Yuchen walked up to the man in good order.


    It was now early dawn, and the man sitting on the sofa had a handsome face. Wearing a formal suit, the custom gray dark striped suit made him look noble and abstinent. His powerful aura made everyone in the hall somewhat apprehensive, including Qin Yuchen.


    This man was the current head of the Qin family - Qin Hanyue.


    He was the favored son of the retired old master Qin.


    Although respectfully addressed as Third Uncle by the younger generation of the Qin family, he was only twenty-nine years old.


    "Third uncle, why did youe in person?" Qin Yuchen felt a chill down his spine. He didn''t dare to look the man in the eye, knowing he had botched things up.


    "It''s my ipetence. I couldn''t even handle such a small matter, not only losing the goods but also ending up like this." Qin Yuchen was full of remorse.


    He thought of how capable his third uncle was at the same age as him, able to take charge independently, aplish anything he wished easily. Who wouldn''t address Third Uncle respectfully? And look at himself...


    "I''ll go take my punishment at dawn." Qin Yuchen lowered his head even more.


    Qin Hanyue''s voice was indifferent and low, "You are a Qin family member, not a bodyguard or a killer. It was your first mission, it''s inevitable you couldn''t be prepared for everything. As long as you''re not hurt, it''s fine."


    Qin Hanyue had always been lenient towards the younger generation of the family.


    He slowly raised his eyes to look at Qin Yuchen, "How badly were you injured?"


    Qin Yuchen quickly replied, "No fatal injuries, the bullet has been removed. I''ll be fine after resting for a few days."


    Qin Yuchen covered his bandaged abdomen, and a string of numbers on his arm caught Qin Hanyue''s attention, "What''s this?"


    Qin Hanyue thought it was some important information Qin Yuchen had brought back.


    Qin Yuchen looked down, he had been very careful when washing the blood off his hands, afraid of washing away these numbers.


    Hearing his uncle ask, he quickly exined, "The goods were robbed in the suburbs of Yun City. I was in a critical situation but a girl saved me. This is her bank ount number she left behind."


    "Oh~ a girl?" Qin Hanyue didn''t seem interested in this at all, just making small talk.


    "Yes, she looked like a student. She said, if I didn''t die, then deposit money into her ount." Qin Yuchen had a deep impression of the bold and calm girl.


    "Do you need help stopping the bleeding? There''s no damage to your vital organs, so you won''t die, but if it doesn''t stop bleeding within half an hour I can''t guarantee anything."


    "Go in from here, leave through the back door. If you don''t die, don''t forget to deposit money into my ount."


    Qiao Ying''s three sentences to him, as well as her actions of taking out a pen and leaving her ount number after going through his pockets, were all vivid in Qin Yuchen''s mind.


    She really was a very special girl.


    "I''ve already sent people to chase after the goods, they won''t be lost. You rest well, when those people are caught, they''ll be handed over to you to deal with." Qin Hanyue got up, preparing to leave.


    Qin Yuchen thought for a moment, seeing that Qin Hanyue was about to walk out the door, he hurried to catch up and ask, "Third uncle, I, I want to go back to Yun City again to thank the girl in person."


    "That''s your business." Qin Hanyue didn''t stop walking, but after a few steps he did stop and reminded, "But you should know, you are a Qin family member, there are countless eyes watching you in the shadows. A small ce like Yun City, your overt actions may bring her trouble."


    "She already specified how to show thanks, why make thingsplicated."


    "Yes, I understand, thank you for the reminder, third uncle." Qin Yuchen felt a little regretful.


    Qin Hanyue: "During this time don''t go to thepany, stay home and heal your injury."


    Qin Yuchen: "I''m fine."


    Qin Hanyue: "If you can''t sit still, then look for a doctor who can perform the operation for the old master, or even just a method to alleviate his condition."


    Qin Yuchen: "Alright."


    Blood Shadow was dead, they all knew the old master''s illness had almost no hope.


    After sending off Qin Hanyue, Qin Yuchen went upstairs, holding the handwritten ount number, looking at it for a long time.


    How much should he send?


    His life was worth however much money, of course, but she was still a student. Giving too much at once might shock or even backfire on her.


    After all, no matter how bold, she was still a teenage student.


    One billion? Eight hundred million? She probably couldn''t handle that amount.


    Qiao Ying woke up after a good sleep, went for her usual morning run, then left holding her schoolbag.


    Qiao Yi was waiting for her at the door.


    "Here." Qiao Yi handed her 50 yuan.


    Qiao Ying raised her eyebrows, didn''t take it, just looked at him questioningly.


    "Your meal card has no money left, right." Qiao Yi said.


    Qiao Ying thought for a moment, took it, and looking at the 50 yuan in her hand, she genuinely wanted tough. She, as Blood Shadow, had everything she asked for, spending money frivolously without a care. Yet now she had to rely on her cheap little brother''s 50 yuan to get by.


    Qiao Ying: "Where did you get this?"


    Qiao Yi: "I told mom my meal card had no money."


    Qiao Ying: "She gave it to me, then what about you?"


    Qiao Yi: "There''s still 20 yuan left on my card."


    Qiao Ying shouldered her schoolbag, hands in her uniform pockets, and followed Qiao Yi, asking: "How did you know my meal card was out of money?"


    "Usually you ask mom for money to recharge once a week, but it''s been over a week since thest time." Qiao Yi said.


    Qiao Ying didn''t say anything, just looked down at Qiao Yi''s worn-out sneakers and thought, this cheap little brother really wasn''t bad.


    At No. 7 High School - Ye Jingning stood upstairs, watching the leisurely Qiao Ying below heading to school, a sinister light shing in her eyes.


    "Are the people ready?" Ye Jingning asked the little follower next to her.


    "Don''t worry, this fat bitch will know the consequences of offending us by tonight." The drenched little follower said viciously, already looking forward to seeing Qiao Ying get taught a lesson and beg for mercy on her knees.


    "Hmph." Ye Jingning hugged herself and let out a cold snort. This fat bitch, looking to die for daring to scare her.

 Chapter 8: Good to See

    <h4>Chapter 8</h4>


    After evening self-study, Qiao Ying walked home.


    It was the end of April and the weather was still cool. Qiao Ying had rummaged through her closet that morning but couldn''t find a long-sleeved shirt to wear, so under her school uniform jacket she still had on the short-sleeved undershirt she''d been wearing for two or three years.


    A fine rain was falling and the night wind was unusually cold.


    Qiao Ying walked along with her hands in her pockets, strolling leisurely home.


    The old residential area appeared before her eyes. Qiao Ying stopped and the streetlights gave off a faint glow. She stood with her back to the light.


    "If I don''t make a move soon, I''ll be home."


    As Qiao Ying''s words fell, four or five petty hooligans emerged from the shadows. The leader had a cigarette dangling from his mouth and dyed red and green hair. He bared his yellow teeth in a grin.


    "Little girl, you''re pretty clever."


    Qiao Ying couldn''t be bothered to move. She just stood there with her arms spread, waiting for the hooligans to surround her.


    Qiao Ying recognized these people. To be precise, the original owner recognized them. These hooligans loitered around No. 7 Middle School every day, extorting money from students. The No. 7 students all avoided them, including the original owner.


    "Young but gutsy." The hooligan leader looked Qiao Ying up and down and blew a smoke ring in her face. "A bit fat, but quite handsome."


    The corners of Qiao Ying''s mouth quirked up in a faint smile, but her eyes were cold as ice. "No one has ever dared blow smoke in my face before."


    The hooligan still didn''t realize the gravity of the situation. Qiao Ying''s features had be more refined and sculpted after losing weight. Her smile aroused the hooligan''s lust.


    "Is that so? What happens then?" The hooligan bared his yellow teeth and reached out to touch Qiao Ying''s face.


    Just as he was about to make contact, a snow-white hand suddenly seized him by the throat.


    She didn''t seem to be using much force, but the hooligan''s face wrinkled in pain.


    He tried to break free but realized he couldn''t move at all. Her seemingly weak grip was like pincers, holding him in an iron vise.


    "You die." Qiao Ying uttered the two words tly.


    In the next moment, Qiao Ying twisted the hooligan''s arm with a sharp tug. The sound of snapping bones rang out.


    She had ripped the man''s entire arm right out of its socket.


    "Ah¡ª¡ª!"


    In the blink of an eye, the formerly arrogant hooligans were now a mess of severed limbs and anguished howls on the ground. Only their cries echoed through the night.


    Qiao Ying stood with her hands in her pockets, looking down condescendingly at the hooligan leader writhing on the ground with his limbs bent at freakish angles.


    She raised her foot and stepped on his chest. "Count yourself lucky. I''m not in a position to dispose of corpses today, so I spared your worthless lives."


    "Who sent you?"


    The hooligan was in such agonizing pain he barely registered Qiao Ying''s words. He could only wail and groan.


    "Who sent you?" Qiao Ying repeated patiently, increasing the pressure of her foot.


    The hooligan felt like his chest was about to copse. Howling, he cried out, "A No. 7 Middle School student!"


    Ye Jingning.


    It didn''t take a genius to figure out it was her.


    "Incorrigible thing." Qiao Ying cursed inwardly.


    With her previous style, she wouldn''t have let Ye make this kind of suicidal move a second time. But right now, she couldn''t act without restraint.


    If she really wanted to, she could end Ye''s life in silence, or openly in front of everyone, and leave no trace.


    But things hadn''t reached the point where Ye''s life was forfeit.


    Simply beating her up would be letting her off too easily.


    For people like her, Qiao Ying had plenty of ways.


    She didn''t mind finding some interesting fun.


    Qiao Ying looked down at the hooligan under her foot, instantly hatching a n.


    Ye Jingning was in an unusually good mood that morning. When she got out of the car at the school gate she even waved goodbye to the driver.


    Ye came from a well-off family. Her father held a prominent official position and her uncle ran a factory. The family owned countless restaurants. She was a bonafide rich beauty.


    Ever since she was little she''d been chauffeured to and from school. She had always shone brilliantly.


    Just after getting out of the car, she happened to run into Xu Mingchen, who had also just gotten out of a car. Ye greeted him enthusiastically, "Mingchen, good morning!"


    Xu Mingchen nced at her and gave a cool "Mmhmm."


    It was just a perfunctory response. Then he walked on, ignoring her.


    Ye felt a little miffed, but only for an instant before hurrying to catch up with him.


    Xu Mingchen was a top student. His father was the deputy mayor. His future prospects were limitless.


    Ye had known Xu Mingchen since she was little and had always liked him. Her little followers all knew it too, which was why they had bullied Qiao Ying even more when they found out she also liked Xu Mingchen.


    In Ye''s eyes, Qiao Ying liking Xu Mingchen was an insult to him.


    "Mingchen, where are you nning to apply for university? I''m going to apply for Peking University. My uncle lives in Beijing, so I''ll have someone to take care of me there."


    Hearing she wanted to apply for Peking University, the normally indifferent Xu Mingchen couldn''t help but look at her and take the initiative to chat: "I remember you got 650 on your midterm exam. You have a good chance of getting into Peking University."


    "You actually remember what I got on my midterm." Ye''s heart raced and her cheeks flushed slightly.


    "Good luck on the gaokao [college entrance exam]." Xu Mingchen said matter-of-factly before quickening his pace and leaving first.


    After two sses, Ye''s little follower came rushing anxiously to tell her that Qiao Ying hade to school and seemed totally fine.


    "How could that fatso be okay? Impossible." Ye didn''t believe it. She went to see for herself and found Qiao Ying sitting safe and sound at her desk.


    "How could those people mess up such a simple job? And they still had the nerve to take so much money from me." Ye was furious all the way until noon.


    The delicate Ye always found the school cafeteria food hard to swallow. Plus she was still fuming, so she wanted to go out to eat.


    But as soon as she stepped out the school gate, she was surrounded by a gang of people and let out a shriek.


    Taking a closer look, she saw it was those hooligans.


    Only now their noses were bruised and their faces swollen, some with their arms in slings and others on crutches. Ye was scared witless.


    In the cafeteria, some students came running in gossiping loudly.


    "Hurry to the school gate. The school belle is being harassed by a bunch of injured hooligans. They say she ordered them to beat up students from our school, but they got ''counter-killed'' instead. Now they''re blocking her way to demand medical fees. Even the principal has gone over."


    "Go see quick. The school beauty is crying in fright, insisting she has nothing to do with it. But they whipped out evidence against her."


    As soon as Qiao Lingling heard this, she abandoned her food and rushed out to watch the spectacle.


    Xu Mingchen frowned. After thinking for a moment he also got up with the crowd to go take a look.


    In an instant the cafeteria emptied out.


    Qiao Yi looked up to see the space in front of himpletely vacant.


    In the huge cafeteria, he saw his big sister sitting alone by the window, oblivious to themotion outside as she calmly ate her meal, not the least bit curious.


    Qiao Yi went over with his tray.


    "You didn''t go see what''s going on?" Qiao Ying made small talk.


    "Not interested." Qiao Yi didn''t even lift his head as he ate.


    Qiao Ying nced at Qiao Yi''s in tray and used her chopsticks to transfer the chicken leg from her te to his.


    "There''s really nothing worth seeing. I''ll take you to watch something more thrilling and interesting next time." Qiao Ying said.


    Qiao Yi raised his eyes to look at her briefly but didn''t take her words seriously at all.


    Instead he noticed that his big sister seemed to have lost more weight.

 Chapter 9: One million on the Bill

    <h4>Chapter 9</h4>


    Qiao Ying spending money to hire thugs to injure ssmates was no small matter. Like pouring cold water into hot oil, Ye Jingning''s affair caused quite a stir, and eventually even the police got involved. Ye Jingning and those hoodlums were taken away together, and even the principal went along.


    The whole afternoon, everyone was discussing this matter instead of paying attention in ss. School leaders were going in and out of the conference room holding meetings.


    Qiao Yi''s homeroom teacher also went.


    With no one to supervise the ss, everyone opened up and had a heated discussion, all guessing whether this matter was real or fake. If it was real, who was the victimized ssmate?


    Also, were those hoodlums really counter-attacked?


    Which ssmate was so amazing that they''ve never heard of such a martial arts master at their school?


    In just one afternoon, the incident escted out of control. Wherever they went, they could hear others discussing it.


    With the inte so advanced in this information era, the teachers stood at the podiums urging students not to gossip excessively or create public opinion, so as not to negatively impact the school and students.


    But this was unable to curb everyone''s curiosity.


    Ye Jingning cried as she was picked up from the police station by her father. As soon as they got home, her father pped her.


    She had always been the apple of her parents'' eye, the pride they boasted about to friends and family. In other people''s eyes, she was a good girl.


    But now she had done this.


    "Do you know I was getting ready topete for the deputy director position? You''ve ruined it all!"


    "I can''t believe I gave birth to an extortionist like you."


    Ye''s father angrily cursed her out. Even Ye''s mother, who always doted on and protected her daughter, couldn''t escape his wrath.


    The Ye family had no peace that night.


    The one happiest about the Ye Jingning incident was none other than Qiao Lingling.


    After ss, she practically skipped home, humming a tune.


    She always felt that although her looks weren''t inferior to Ye Jingning''s, she was looked down on by Ye Jingning due to her family''s poorer financial situation.


    All these years of resentment could finallye out today. She was extremely ted and didn''t even mind seeing Qiao Yi doing housework for Qiao Ying.


    The next morning, the school made an announcement over the broadcast system.


    The principal spoke in person, rifying that Ye Jingning hiring thugs to injure a ssmate was a misunderstanding.


    The few troublemakers had been detained, and the so-called evidence was all fabricated nonsense.


    Sitting in her seat, Qiao Ying found itughable as she listened to the principal urge everyone to be more careful going to and from school and say caring words.


    It was obvious the Ye family hadn''t spared any expense lobbying.


    Qiao Ying felt utterly indifferent, having guessed there would be this oue all along. But this would still be a huge blow to the Ye family.


    Two days after the incident, Ye Jingning returned to school.


    She looked haggard and no longer had her former arrogant and domineering air. She kept her head lowered and was quiet.


    Although the incident had fermented for two days in school, it was still a hot topic that everyone gossiped about over meals. Seeing Ye Jingning, they whispered and pointed at her.


    Ye Jingning had never been that popr with the girls at school to begin with, and now this gave them even more fodder.


    Many rejoiced at her misfortune.


    When she passed Qiao Ying in the hallway, she only dared to re bitterly at her before quickly walking away with her head lowered.


    Qiao Ying felt nothing about this. From start to finish, she had never taken Ye Jingning seriously. She wouldn''t even choose someone like her to mess with, as Ye Jingning was far from qualifying.


    When she was bored in the past with nothing to do, just for fun she had directly blown up the information tower of a certain country. That was her style.


    When Xu Mingchen returned home, his father asked about Ye Jingning''s affair - this showed how big of a deal it was.


    Xu Mingchen repeated the principal''s words to his father.


    Having grown up immersed in the environment around his father, Xu Mingchen was adept at reading subtle cues. Of course he didn''t entirely believe the principal''s words.


    After listening, Xu''s Father said with a hint of a smile, "That old fox Ye Dongcheng has had his eye on the deputy director position for years, smoothing things over everywhere in preparation. He was just about to get it, but his precious daughter ruined it for him."


    Xu Mingchen wasn''t interested.


    He had originally felt that although Ye Jingning was spoiled rotten at home, she still had decent grades.


    A few days ago when he heard she wanted to apply to Peking University, he even thought that having her around as a familiar face in the capital in the future could be nice.


    But after this incident, his budding good impression was gone.


    People really couldn''t be judged by their surface.


    In any case, she was done for.


    That night after self-study, Qiao Yi was walking home but got blocked by some ill-intentioned delinquents.


    "Want us to get violent, or will you fork it over yourself?"


    "I don''t have any money."


    "You bookworms always say you don''t have money until we give you a beating and you cough it up." One thug grabbed Qiao Yi''s backpack and dumped out all the books.


    Seeing their actions, Qiao Yi clenched his teeth and kept silent.


    When they didn''t find any money in his bag, they grew impatient and started frisking Qiao Yi''s pockets. "Where''d you hide the cash? Hand it over to me."


    "I told you, I don''t have any money."


    "Oh, you''ve got a cell phone. That''ll do."


    "Give it back."


    "F*ck off, you dare fight me for it? This piece of crap phone isn''t even worth me taking." The thugs got into an argument with Qiao Yi over the phone in the pitch-ck street.


    The thugs didn''t expect Qiao Yi to fight desperately for such an old phone. They got mad and were about to get violent with him.


    "Hey!"


    Suddenly, a girl''s voice called out.


    The thugs looked toward the voice and saw a female student in uniform. Although thinner than a few days ago, they recognized her at a nce.


    Qiao Yi turned his head and saw Qiao Ying. He immediately became anxious and told Qiao Ying to hurry up and leave.


    But not only did Qiao Ying not leave, she headed right over.


    Hands in her pockets, she had a leisurely expression like she was just strolling through a backyard garden.


    It was as if she couldn''t hear Qiao Yi or see the situation here.


    Qiao Yi was even more anxious.


    But just as Qiao Yi was about to do something, those delinquents freaked out for some reason. Seeing Qiao Ying, each of them reacted as if they had seen a ghost. They threw down Qiao Yi''s backpack and cell phone and madly ran away.


    Some with clumsy legs almost crawled away in their scramble, while others ran screaming in an exaggerated manner.


    This suddenical and bizarre scene left Qiao Yi stunned for a moment.


    Qiao Ying walked over. "Are you okay?"


    Qiao Yi nkly shook his head. Coming to his senses, he quickly bent down to pick up his phone off the ground. The screen was cracked from being thrown.


    Qiao Yi tried turning it on but it was broken.


    Qiao Yi was silent for a bit before silently putting the books back in his bag.


    Seeing this, Qiao Ying''s brows knitted slightly. She looked in the direction the thugs had fled, considering whether to chase them down forpensation or something.


    Qiao Yi stood up with his bag. "Why were they so afraid of you? They ran as soon as they saw you."


    Qiao Ying shrugged. "Hurry home and get some sleep."


    Qiao Yi was clever and guessed almost instantly, although still uncertain. "Ye Jingning hired thugs to injure a ssmate. That was you, wasn''t it?"


    Qiao Ying: "I did run into them on my way home from school a few nights ago."


    Qiao Yi couldn''t believe it. "So their injuries were from you beating them up? It was also you who made them go to school and extort Ye Jingning for medical fees, causing this whole ruckus?"


    Qiao Ying dismissively said, "I was already being merciful by not having them beat Ye Jingning to a pulp."


    Seeing Qiao Yi continuing to stare at her, Qiao Ying brought out her usual line: "Like I said, I was toozy to bother with them before." to brush him off.


    "But..." But no matter what, how could a girl beat up those street thugs? And injure them so badly? Was this really the eldest sister he had lived with for over a decade? Although she seemed unfamiliar and strange at times, Qiao Yi really liked having such an amazing eldest sister.


    Just as Qiao Yi wanted to say more, Qiao Ying asked: "Is there a bank around here?"


    Qiao Yi didn''t understand why she was asking, but still told her the location. Then he asked: "What do you need a bank for?"


    "You go home first. I have something to take care of." After speaking, Qiao Ying immediately headed toward the bank.


    It was an automated bank.


    Qiao Ying took out the only bank card she had from her bag.


    The card was issued by the school for paying tuition fees each semester.


    Inserting the card into the machine, Qiao Ying checked the bnce.


    [ount Bnce: 1,000,000]


    One million?


    That stingy Qin brat! Just for saving his life he only gave 100,000? Are Qin family lives that worthless in their own eyes? Or is it just Qin Yuqian who''s worthless?


    Fine, one million it is. Still better than nothing.


    Qiao Ying put away the card and directly went to a mobile phone store nearby.


    When the clerk saw she was a student, he didn''t even bother to move his butt off the chair. He just sat there without getting up to greet her.


    "Which is the most expensive mobile phone?"


    Hearing this, the clerk was stunned for a moment. He looked Qiao Ying up and down again before standing up to wee her.


    When he heard Qiao Ying wanted to buy two phones, the clerk immediately put on a smile. He served her tea, packaged up the phones, and personally escorted her to the door with a smile that seemed would crack his face.


    Qiao Yi looked at his phone with the cracked screen but it was unresponsive. He was distressed.


    This phone was bought with money he had saved up over the years. It was a secondary phone he used to look up study materials and do test questions.


    Given his family''s financial circumstances, there was no way they could afford to buy him a new phone, even if it was a cheap secondary phone.


    Qiao Yi wondered if he should get it fixed or not.


    But that was a whole question in itself, whether it was worth fixing and if it could even be fixed.


    Just then, there was a knock on his door.


    Qiao Yi looked up to see Qiao Ying walk in and put a bag on his desk.


    Qiao Yi looked inside curiously and saw a phone box.


    He looked at Qiao Ying first, full of suspicion.


    Then he took out the box, opened it, and inside was actually a brand newtest top-of-the-line expensive phone.

 Chapter 10: High-end Consumption

    <h4>Chapter 10</h4>


    Qiao Yi didn''t dare to pick up such an expensive thing. He looked at it carefully to make sure it was a real phone, not a model phone. "Where did you get this?"


    "I bought it."


    "Where did you get so much money?"


    "That''s just the beginning." Qiao Ying raised her hand, and there was another phone in her hand.


    Qiao Yi''s eyes widened.


    These phones cost nearly 10,000 yuan each. Ordinary office workers can''t afford them. How could his poor student sister suddenly buy two of them?


    20,000 yuan. Their family couldn''t save that much in a year even if they scrimped and saved.


    "Where exactly did you get the money?"


    Could it be stolen, like those hooligans? But those hooligans only dared to rob students, and getting a few hundred yuan a day was considered a good ie. Where could they rob so much?


    Qiao Ying: "No stealing or robbery. It''s legitimate ie. Don''t worry, use it. I''ll buy another if it breaks."


    Qiao Yi stared at Qiao Ying''s familiar yet somewhat strange face in silence for a moment. Then, based on some kind of trust, probably because of Qiao Ying''s calm andposed expression, or perhaps due to her earth-shattering change, or maybe hepletely believed what Qiao Ying said about her previous stupidity and uselessness being an act, he murmured:


    "Okay."


    It''s just a phone. Why make such a big fuss?


    If he knew about her previous assets, let alone the 980,000 yuan left in her card, he would probably faint if she showed it to him.


    "I''ll take you shopping tomorrow." Qiao Ying said and went back to her room holding the new phone.


    Qiao Yi carefully took the phone out of the box, held it in his hands and looked at it for a long time. He was so excited that his hands felt a little stiff. Then he remembered to take out the SIM card from his old phone and carefully put it into the new phone.


    The moment he turned on the phone, Qiao Yi''s heart beat faster and his breathing became heavier. He felt like he was dreaming.


    Such an expensive thing was something he didn''t even dare to wish for, let alone obtain. Even if his elders or rtives gave it to him as a gift, he wouldn''t have dared to ept it. But now it was really in his hands, belonging to him, given by his eldest sister who had been scolded as useless by their mother for over ten years.


    The next day was the weekend.


    Qiao Ying came back from morning jogging, changed her clothes and went to call Qiao Yi to go out.


    "You were studyingte into the night?" Seeing Qiao Yi with panda eyes, Qiao Ying asked casually.


    Qiao Yi answered evasively: "Yeah."


    He didn''t want Qiao Ying to know that he was too excited and happy to sleepst night.


    Seeing Qiao Yi carefully and gingerly putting the new phone in his pocket, pretending to be indifferent, Qiao Ying didn''t expose him.


    Qiao Yi followed Qiao Ying out the door. "You said you''d take me shoppingst night? Buy what? Do you still have money?"


    "Where are you two going? Did mom give you money?" Qiao Lingling had sharp ears. She heard what Qiao Yi said from her room and immediately ran out to ask.


    Ever since Qiao Ying came back from the hospital after falling down, it was as if she had be a different person. She also inexplicably became close with Qiao Yi.


    Qiao Lingling found it hard to watch.


    Qiao Ying ignored her and walked out of the yard without stopping.


    Afraid that Qiao Lingling would tattle and talk nonsense to their parents, Qiao Yi still turned back and answered: "No."


    "Humph." Qiao Lingling rolled her eyes. She was toozy to care about them either, thinking there was no way they could have any money.


    Qiao Ying took Qiao Yi to eat a simple breakfast, then took him to the biggest mall in Yuncheng.


    Qiao Yi hesitated at the entrance of the mall. Seeing Qiao Ying stride in, he hurried to catch up.


    This was the first time in Qiao Yi''s life that he had entered such a ce.


    Wearing clothes bought from street stalls for over half a year, and a limping left foot, he didn''t fit in here at all. Qiao Yi walked with his head lowered behind Qiao Ying, trying his best not to look around, so as not to appear too nervous. Several times he wanted to call out to Qiao Ying, but he trusted her and chose to follow.


    It wasn''t until Qiao Ying took him into the men''s section and told the formally dressed shopping guide, "Get him some suitable clothes," that Qiao Yi came back to his senses: She was buying clothes for him?


    "This looks good." Qiao Ying reached out and grabbed a set of casual clothes nearby and stuffed it into the dazed Qiao Yi''s hands: "Go try it on."


    Qiao Yi was confused as he entered the fitting room. By the time he came out wearing the third set of clothes wanting to ask something, he saw Qiao Ying standing at the cashier desk, taking out a card he was not unfamiliar with, and saying, "Credit card payment."


    Qiao Yi looked over in shock.


    "The total is 19,800 yuan, please enter your password." The shopping guide put the credit card machine in her hands.


    [Payment sessful]


    Qiao Yi''s eyes instantly doubled in size.


    Qiao Ying put away her card and nced at Qiao Yi: "Just wear this set when you leave." She also told the shopping guide, "Help cut off the tags for him."


    Wearing new clothes and holding two bags in his hands, Qiao Yi followed behind Qiao Ying, still in a daze. Qiao Ying had the shopping guide throw away his old clothes that he was nning to wear until next year.


    Qiao Ying: "Pick whichever ones you like."


    Qiao Yi hadn''t recovered from the 19,800 yuan yet, when Qiao Ying took him to the shoe department. Hearing this, Qiao Yi looked up. All kinds of brand-name shoes were dazzling.


    More than half of the boys in his ss wore brand-name shoes, changing them every now and then. He didn''t recognize those brands, nor was he interested in them, but his ssmates chatted about them whether there was anything to talk about or not.


    The ssmates whose families weren''t well off wore the cheapest ones that cost two to three hundred yuan. Only he wore fifty to sixty yuan shoes from street stalls that couldn''t be changed immediately even when they became too tight.


    Seeing that Qiao Yi was holding things in his hands and wearing brand names, the shopping guide perceptively took two pairs of shoes, squatted down and enthusiastically wanted to help Qiao Yi try them on.


    "I''ll...do it myself."


    Qiao Yi dodged her and sat down on the sofa.


    Lowering his head to look at his own washed out, peeled shoes, then looking at the beautiful, expensive new shoes in the shopping guide''s hands, his face grew a little hot.


    When changing shoes, Qiao Yi inadvertently turned his body to the side, subconsciously not wanting others to see his left foot.


    Qiao Yi quickly tried on the shoes. Before he could refuse or say anything else, Qiao Ying had already taken out her card.


    Two pairs of shoes cost 23,000 yuan, even more expensive than the clothes.


    Hearing the "payment sessful" again, Qiao Yi''s heart still couldn''t help throbbing and he couldn''t control his expression.


    After buying for Qiao Yi, Qiao Ying also bought two sets of clothes and shoes for herself. Qiao Yi carried them.


    The things in both hands cost nearly 100,000 RMB. Carrying them in his hands, Qiao Yi''s mood was like carrying 100,000 RMB in cash. He held on tightly, afraid someone would snatch them away.


    After going down a floor, Qiao Ying went to buy aptop.


    Only then did she take Qiao Yi and leave the mall.


    Going in anding out, Qiao Yi was inpletely different moods.


    Qiao Ying didn''t go straight home, but took him to Yuncheng''s most expensive five-star hotel, the n Yuntian International Hotel.


    "Sis, what are we doing here?" Seeing the gilded "n Yuntian International Hotel", Qiao Yi quickly called out to stop Qiao Ying who was about to go in.


    "To eat." Qiao Ying went straight inside.


    "But..." He could only follow.


    Qiao Ying directly booked the highest floor''s private room.


    Qiao Ying: "Order whatever you want."


    epting the menu handed to him by the waiter, after Qiao Yi opened it, his expression became somewhat solemn and conflicted.


    There were only French words he didn''t recognize. The only thing he recognized was the price on it.


    Although oblivious to the outside world, as a Yuncheng local he still knew about this hotel.


    Whenever a ssmate joined their family''s reunion banquet here for a meal, it would make his ssmates envy and talk about it for days.


    He had heard that everything here was frighteningly expensive, with even a te of vegetables costing three digits, not to mention the meat and seafood. Ordering just a few dishes would cost as much as his family''s ie for a month. Even the menu in his hand was gold-ted, with the design and materials used being exquisite.


    Qiao Yi never imagined there would be a day he could sit here.


    He silently closed the menu. Qiao Yi wanted to say something to Qiao Ying, but saw that she was browsing the menu and fluently ordering in French ording to the French words.


    Qiao Yi was shocked to hear Qiao Ying asionaly utter several French words. Since when did she know French?


    What''s more, what was she saying about foie gras and what fish roe and ck truffle to pair it with? What were those?

 Chapter 11: The World’s Number One Hacker, X

    <h4>Chapter 11</h4>


    Qiao Ying pointed out her own choices, looked up and saw Qiao Yi staring at her instead of looking at the menu. She turned her head and asked the waiter to bring Qiao Yi a Chinese menu.


    "No need."


    The stuff on it was expensively priced, Qiao Yi couldn''t bring himself to order.


    Qiao Ying didn''t insist either, and handed the menu back to the waiter, "Bring me two servings of what I just ordered."


    After the waiter left, Qiao Ying ced the newly purchased notebook on the table and opened it.


    Qiao Yi wore expensive new clothes and shoes, sitting on afortable chair, in front of a huge ss table, under an exquisiterge chandelier. He felt ufortable all over, not knowing what to do, so he tried to talk to Qiao Ying, "Sis... have you been to ces like this for a meal before?"


    "More or less."


    She had been to either 7-star hotels or private French chefs. For a small ce like Yun City, it was her first time at a starred hotel.


    "So the stuff on the menu is in French? When did you learn French?"


    "Self-taught, to kill time."


    Qiao Ying was busy with something, Qiao Yi only saw her hands moving quickly on the keyboard, her pitch-ck eyes were full of seriousness that he had never seen before, an indescribable aura of sharpness.


    Qiao Yi curiously walked over.


    When he saw herputer screen, he cried out in surprise, "What is this?"


    He saw dense data on the screen, jumping around quickly as Qiao Ying''s ten fingers flew on the keyboard. It was as if the data came alive. This scene reminded Qiao Yi of those cool and mysterious hackers in TV shows. He felt very novel.


    Xue Ying, as the ace of the world''s number one assassin organization, also had another identity that made her peers look up to her and made countless business tycoons and senior officials both amazed and afraid - the world''s number one hacker, X.


    In just two or three minutes, Qiao Ying created a security system, imnted tracking devices into her ownputer and mobile phone, and set up firewalls.


    Although Qiao Yi felt it was awesome, he was after all ayman who couldn''t understand what this mass of data that looked like hieroglyphics was and how awesome it was.


    Any insider would know that the security system she casually created was beyond what countless peers could achieve, and would fetch a sky-high price if sold to anypany in need.


    After Qiao Ying finished, she saw Qiao Yi staring at her screen intently beside her without blinking. She raised her eyebrows, "Interested?"


    Qiao Yi nkly looked at her, and after a while, nodded in a daze, "Um."


    Every boy probably had an admiring fascination for mysterious and awesome hackers.


    "I can teach you if you want to learn."


    "Really?"


    "Um."


    The waiter came in pushing a trolley.


    Qiao Yi didn''t know where to start with the strange-looking food ced on the table. He followed Qiao Ying''s lead, holding a knife in one hand and a fork in the other.


    Qiao Ying noticed and directly asked the waiter to bring chopsticks.


    Waiter: "Shall I open the wine now?"


    Qiao Ying had also ordered a bottle of red wine.


    Qiao Ying: "Um."


    After the wine was opened, she asked Qiao Yi, "Want some?"


    Qiao Yi shook his head, watching Qiao Ying holding a tall wine ss, the swirling motion was the same as the aristocrats on TV.


    Qiao Ying only took a sip before abandoning it.


    It didn''t seem to taste good.


    Qiao Yi ate the food he had never eaten before, looking at Qiao Ying, his thoughts already wandering. Although this face and voice was his sister, how could there be such a big difference?


    Sitting at the dining table calmly dining, Qiao Ying had an indescribable noble and aloof temperament that made people ignore her obese body. Qiao Yi knew the difference was that the current Qiao Ying had confidence andposure that she didn''t have before.


    When the bill came, Qiao Yi was so shocked by the numbers he heard that he identally knocked over the chopsticks on his te.


    How much?


    Eighty-two thousand?


    Insane!


    Seeing Qiao Ying swipe her card to the waiter without any doubt, Qiao Yi hurriedly said, "How can it be so expensive? Is there a mistake?"


    Although the food did look very expensive, and he didn''t think it tasted good, although the location here was prosperous, the decor was luxurious, even the tableware exuded a sense of money, and the service was impable, it still shouldn''t be so outrageously expensive, right?


    Even with the nearly 100,000 RMB consumption previously, those were brand name shoes and clothes, he could bite the bullet and ept it.


    But for food... Qiao Yi was at a loss.


    Usually he was reluctant to even buy a 1.5 RMB meat bun, only willing to eat vegetarian fare.


    Eighty-two thousand was enough to feed his family for three years.


    This wasn''t food, it was more expensive than gold.


    "Our hotel''s foie gras and ck truffle are flown in from France, and the red wine is from Italy. Actually, it''s mainly the red wine that''s expensive." The waiter smiled and tallied the bill for Qiao Yi.


    Qiao Yi: "How much?"


    "Fifty thousand."


    Fifty thousand for a bottle of wine? Qiao Yi''s breathing stalled as he looked at the red wine that Qiao Ying only took a sip from and didn''t touch again. He thought of the two-RMB-per-jin bulk Erguotou that his dad drank every day.


    In a short morning, Qiao Yi''s worldview had been refreshed repeatedly by Qiao Ying.


    In his limited cognition, driving a car worth tens of thousands, living in amunity with fountains, wearing clothes worth hundreds were what rich people did.


    Only now did he realize thatpared to luxury, being rich was not even the same level.


    From leaving the hotel to getting into the taxi, Qiao Yi was preupied. Suddenly, he remembered something sharply.


    Qiao Ying''s elegant eyebrows quirked as she looked at the flustered Qiao Yi.


    "It''s nothing." Qiao Yi shook his head.


    He looked calm on the surface, but was bleeding inside.


    He remembered the goose liver and caviar that he only ate two bites of because he didn''t like the texture. He had just heard the price and was stunned by it,pletely forgetting to take it home!


    If he had known the food was so expensive, he would have swallowed it even if he had to force it down.


    And that bottle of red wine, just thinking about it made him feel breathless.


    "This is just too wasteful." Qiao Yi still couldn''t help it.


    Just as Qiao Yi couldn''t understand Qiao Ying''s spending, Qiao Ying, who was used to splurging, also couldn''t quite understand Qiao Yi''s exaggeration.


    Take that bottle of red wine for example. If not for keeping the money at hand for a purpose, even using a 50,000 bottle for mouthwash would be too coarse for her.


    "Get used to it early." Was all Qiao Ying said.


    Qiao Yi didn''t really understand.


    What did she mean? That there would often be such terrifying consumption in the future?


    Qiao''s father worked at construction sites, eating fast food at the site for lunch. Qiao''s mother worked in a factory, also eating at the factory.


    Qiao Lingling was probably out ying with ssmates.


    When the siblings got home, no one else was at home. The two went back to their own rooms.


    Qiao Ying took out her phone and dialed a number.


    Subsequently, thergest traditional Chinese medicine store in Capital City received the call.


    The young apprentice with little seniority heard the other party asking for Old Ming, and immediately went to the tea room to call him out.


    Old Ming took the call, and was a little surprised when he heard what the other party wanted.


    "How do you know I have it here? Listening to your voice, you''re just a kid in your teens."


    "A friend rmended it."


    "Which friend?"


    "Can''t reveal for now. I''ll transfer the deposit to your ount soon. I''lle to Capital City myself in half a month to collect it. I might be in the mood then to answer your questions."


    "Quite arrogant for one so young."


    Qiao Ying didn''t say any more to him and hung up the phone.


    Then she transferred 700,000 to the other party''s designated ount.


    As 700,000 left the ount, the bnce returned to pre-liberation levels.


    Qiao Ying didn''t dwell on money matters either.


    Feeling a little tired after the morning''s shopping, she wanted to rest briefly, but unexpectedly fell asleep after lying in bed and actually dreamed of the lightless days imprisoned in the undergroundb in Nanyang.


    The inhumane experiments, the organization''s exploitation and deception, betrayal and abandonment, and finally the bomb she detonated with her own hands...


    Qiao Ying was woken up by Qiao Lingling''s shrill voice.


    Qiao''s father was working at the construction site, eating fast food there for lunch. Qiao''s mother worked in a factory, also eating there.


    When the siblings got home, no one else was home. The two went back to their own rooms.

 Chapter 12: Then you should call the police.

    <h4>Chapter 12</h4>


    ¡°Fatty Qiao, open the door, do you hear me, open the door.¡±


    ¡°Now you know fear, I told you hiding inside is useless, open the door, do you hear me, if you don¡¯te out soon mom will beat you to death.¡±


    Qiao Lingling banged on the door and shouted incessantly in a sharp voice.


    Unexpectedly, the person inside suddenly opened the door. Qiao Lingling had her toes tipped against the door in an aggressive stance and was caught off guard, nearly taking a huge tumble.


    She steadied herself, furious to the point of breathing fire, and secretly cursed at Qiao in her heart, but didn¡¯t say it aloud because there were more important matters at hand.


    The instant Qiao Ying opened the door, she nearly couldn¡¯t stop herself from twisting Qiao Lingling¡¯s delicate neck. Seeing the Qiao family gathered outside, she barely held back her hand. Her icy eyes nced over them.


    She made impatience and irritation evident on her face, as if to remind and warn these people to be sensible and careful.


    Yet they werepletely oblivious to the gravity of the situation.


    As soon as Qiao¡¯s mother Li Lilian saw Qiao Yinge out, her mean face immediatelyunched into scolding: ¡°You damn girl, you finally dare toe out.¡±


    Her manner and expression made it seem like she wanted to devour Qiao Ying.


    She held the new clothes Qiao Ying had bought for Qiao Yi. If it wasn¡¯t for Qiao Lingling telling her these clothes were expensively priced at four to five thousand each, she would have certainly flung the clothes into Qiao Ying¡¯s face.


    ¡°From the day you were born I knew you were an ominous star that brings disaster, but I didn¡¯t think you would be so audacious as to learn tomit crimes. Stealing and pilfering on your own is one thing, but you even brought your brother into it!¡±


    Qiao¡¯s mother red with a pair of man-eating eyes: ¡°Speak, where did you steal this money from? Whose money did you steal? If you don¡¯t make it clear I¡¯ll beat you to death today.¡±


    Qiao¡¯s mother looked around for a stick to beat Qiao Ying with.


    Luckily Qiao''s father held her back: ¡°Don¡¯t use your hands yet, Little Yi already said this money wasn¡¯t stolen, listen properly to what the child has to say.¡±


    ¡°If it wasn¡¯t stolen then where else could it be from, given to her as a gift? Howe I don¡¯t know you have such wealthy rtives?¡± Qiao¡¯s mother excitedly pointed to the brand new clothes, shoes and cellphone sitting on the living room table.


    ¡°If they¡¯re so rich why don¡¯t they give me some to use, give you some to use? Ah, Qiao Shengquan? You''re protecting this damn girl but harming my son, don¡¯t think I won¡¯t go all out against you two!¡±


    ¡°Added together these things are worth at least forty to fifty thousand. How many years do you think you¡¯ll be sentenced?¡± Qiao Lingling added fuel to the side.


    Qiao''s father was so frightened his heart lurched, at a loss for what to do.


    He had just gotten back from the construction site and hadn¡¯t figured out what was going on yet. Those clothes looked expensive at a nce, but he thought however expensive they were it would be at most a few hundred yuan. He knew about that cellphone though. The foreman at the construction site had the exact same one, worth nearly 10,000 yuan, more than his sry for two months.


    Now hearing Qiao Lingling say these things together were worth forty to fifty thousand, Qiao¡¯s father felt they were done for.


    ¡°I already said big sister didn¡¯t steal money.¡± Qiao Yi stood firm with reddened eyes in the back.


    He wanted to help Qiao Ying but he also didn¡¯t know where she had gotten so much money from, he couldn¡¯t even help exin.


    He had just been doing homework in his room when Qiao Lingling came back from shopping with ssmates. She came over to show off her newly bought skirt to him, then discovered his new clothes and shoes.


    Qiao Lingling: ¡°If it wasn¡¯t stolen then where did ite from? Or could she have gone to sell herself?¡±


    ¡°Lingling, watch your mouth, she''s your big sister!¡± Qiao¡¯s father red at Qiao Lingling.


    Qiao Lingling shrugged and keenly noticed something: ¡°Oh, you even bought aputer.¡± She had been peeking into Qiao Ying¡¯s room ever since she opened the door.


    She thought that Qiao Ying had bought so many things for Qiao Yi, she must have bought even more for herself. Sure enough her suspicions were confirmed.


    ¡°You think you can hide it? Move aside for me.¡± Qiao Lingling said as she tried to push Qiao Ying aside and barge in to take out theputer.


    But as soon as her hand touched Qiao Ying, Qiao Ying grabbed her wrist and twisted back. She cried out in pain.


    ¡°What gives you the right to interrogate me?¡± Qiao Ying''s eyes were icy cold, her whole body cold and irritable.


    She suppressed the churning murderous impulse within her.


    If it wasn''t for the original owner, Qiao Ying would not have let Qiao¡¯s mother have a chance to speak out the instant she opened her mouth.


    ¡°Mom hurry save me, she¡¯s going to break my hand.¡±


    ¡°You damn girl, let Lingling go right now.¡±


    Qiao Ying twisted Qiao Lingling¡¯s arm and flung her towards Qiao¡¯s mother who was rushing up to hit her. The two collided and fell sitting on the ground, causing quite amotion.


    ¡°You damn girl, you dare to hit your mother, heaven¡¯s punishment will befall you.¡± Qiao¡¯s mother hadn¡¯t fallen lightly. Usually she was the one bullying others at the factory. When had she ever been bullied before, and by her own daughter at that?


    She sat right on the ground throwing a tantrum. ¡°Qiao Shengquan, what a good daughter you¡¯ve raised. She dares to hit me today, tomorrow she¡¯ll dare to hit you.¡±


    Qiao Ying walked out from her room. She bent down and snatched the clothes from Qiao¡¯s mother¡¯s hand, then handed them to Qiao Yi without even ncing up.


    She looked coldly down at the mother and daughter sitting on the ground, expressionless.


    ¡°I¡¯ve endured you two only because of dad and Qiao Yi. Don¡¯t continue challenging my patience. From today onwards, it¡¯s best to keep your mouths shut when you see me, otherwise I don¡¯t mind helping you close your mouths personally.¡±


    Then looking towards Qiao Lingling: ¡°Since you¡¯re so curious where I got this money from, then go to the police.¡±


    ¡°But I can warn you, if I don¡¯t get caught, I will definitely sue you for nder and get you locked up.¡±


    ¡°Trust me, I have that capability.¡±


    Having said that, she also ignored the others who were stunned silly and turned to go back to her room.


    Qiao¡¯s mother sat foolishly on the ground, Qiao Ying¡¯s horrifying bloodthirsty eyes shing through her mind. She couldn¡¯t help shivering violently.


    Only Qiao Yi was still rtively calm.


    He already knew about Qiao Ying¡¯s change, but her attitude towards her own mother was still somewhat unexpected to him.


    Qiao Lingling had heard rumors at school about how the school belle cornered Qiao Ying in the bathroomst time but got beaten instead. But she didn¡¯t believe it one bit.


    Not until just now, and recalling Qiao Ying¡¯s recent entric behavior.


    This useless loser really has changed.


    Qiao Yi picked up his own things from the table to take back to his room. After walking a few steps, he stopped and said: ¡°Big sister didn¡¯t steal money or do anything indecent. That money was earned by herself programming on theputer.¡±


    This was the first time Qiao Yi had lied. He knew Qiao Ying didn''t need it, but still didn''t want her to bear these unjustified suspicions and malice.


    Qiao Ying''s ears had barely a half hour''s peace when Li Lilian started making a fuss again. She threw a tantrum and scolded Qiao Ying for being an ungrateful beast in her room. If it wasn''t for Qiao''s father blocking her, she probably would have foolishlye to find Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Lingling pretended tofort her mother while following along and stirring things up. She didn''t believe this useless loser Qiao Ying could earn so much money.


    But Qiao Ying had confidently told her to go to the police. Though she wouldn''t admit it with her mouth, her heart had already shifted from initial gloating schadenfreude to jealousy.


    Suddenly, Qiao Ying''s door opened. Mother and daughter instantly quieted down when they heard the movement.


    Qiao¡¯s father went out and saw Qiao Ying leaving.


    He wanted to call out to her, but in the end put his raised hand back down.


    At that moment, at the foot of a mountain in the suburbs of Yuncheng, a bunch of young men and women were gathered. They seemed exceptionally excited, their noisy mor apanied by the roaring sounds of engines, one louder than thest. The entire mountainside was bustling and lively.


    Qiao Ying got out of a taxi, hands in her pockets, and leisurely joined these young men and women.


    "Young Master Huo, Young Master Huo, Young Master Huo..."


    The young men and women called out in loud, resounding voices.


    They consciously stood separated on both sides of the road. The finish line even had a banner strung up. Some convertible sports cars were parked at the side.


    A newly built mountain pass road had be a racetrack for these wealthy scions to fool around on.

 Chapter 13: Racing, Bet a million.

    <h4>Chapter 13</h4>


    Several sports cars recklessly raced down the hillside, cheered on loudly by young men and women at the foot of the mountain.


    The lead car was a silver sports car.


    As expected by the crowds, the silver sports car finished first, and cheers of "Huo Shao, Huo Shao!" erupted from the scene.


    Among the crowds fawning over the car owner, Qiao Ying merely raised her eyebrows, her attention elsewhere: "Nice car."


    Three more sports cars followed closely behind.


    Huo Chengdong leapt out of the sports car amidst apuse and flowers.


    Around the same age as Qiao Ying, wearing branded clothes and all kinds of essories, dressed like a peacock, he was clearly a spoiled rich kid.


    A tall, sexy girl with big, wavy hair pressed up against him and coquettishly called out, "Huo Shao~"


    Huo Chengdong readily put his arm around her.


    Two other friends got out of the other three sports cars: "The performance of your new car is truly..." The three men gave a thumbs up and went to admire the silver sports car.


    Huo Chengdong said, "Cut it out. It was mainly my superior driving skills. Even with my old car you guys never beat me."


    Huo Chengdong lit a cigarette and said to his three friends, "Don''t forget to transfer 50 thousand to my card, each of you."


    "You''ve already won a fortune tonight. With our cars and skills no match for yours, there''s no fun in this."


    "You''re right, no fun. I know everything about you lightweights." Huo Chengdong took a drag of his cigarette, also unable to think of something entertaining: "Alright, same asst night - anyone who can beat me, no matter who, I''ll give 1 million to, and let them have a 20 second head start."


    Upon hearing this, the young men present were raring to have a go, but after a while no one dared to actually step up for the race.


    These young masters were all from the Capital City, having heard that a new mountain highway was built here and came specifically to satisfy their curiosity and find some fun.


    These young masters usually drove sports cars to and from school.


    Just looking at them, not to mention touching these sports cars, having seen anything like them just a handful of times in their lives in little Yun City, most of them probably didn''t even know how to drive a car.


    Last night a few bold young men, uncaring of winning or losing and just wanting to drive a sports car, ended up utterly crushed. One almost crashed halfway up the mountainside, nearly causing Huo Chengdong to beat him to a pulp.


    It was said Huo Chengdong''s family was someone important in the Capital City, and he was their only child, so no one dared provoke him.


    Even the son of their city mayor was deferential towards him.


    That was the mayor''s son, Feng Wenzhong, standing behind the young masters.


    To curry favor with these young masters, Feng Wenzhong immediately stepped forward to ask if anyone dared topete.


    But after asking around, no one did.


    Just then, an indifferent female voice sounded.


    "I''ll do it."


    All eyes turned to see a girling out of the crowd.


    The girl was a little chubby, but her features were exquisite. She would definitely be beautiful if she lost weight. Her looks were nothing special, but the unconcerned confidence she exuded attracted people.


    No one expected that the one daring enough to step up in this male-dominated scene would be a girl.


    They couldn''t help but admire this girl''s guts.


    "You?"


    Feng Wenzhong looked at Qiao Ying as if constipated, signaling her not to make trouble. He thought that although her features weren''t bad, trying to get the attention of these young masters like this, with her unrealistic delusions, was far too presumptuous.


    Maybe if she lost weight she''d have a chance.


    "What, are there rules that say only men canpete? Or are you afraid of losing face to a girl?" Qiao Ying''s expression was indifferent.


    These young masters had been hanging around for a couple days now. Qiao Ying saw it in a post and came because she was annoyed by Li Lian at home, afraid she might kill someone in a moment of lost temper, so she decided toe here for a change of pace.


    She also wanted to see if she could earn some money.


    She had to go to the Capital City in half a month to pick something up, and the outstanding bnce was not a small sum for her current situation.


    Although she was a little close with Old Ming, Qiao Ying had no intention of taking advantage of her Blood Shadow identity to get it for free.


    Huo Chengdong held his cigarette with a beauty in his arms, looking entertained at the uniformed Qiao Ying. He lifted his chin with a mocking smile, "Can you even drive? Can you handle the steering wheel? If you crash and die, it''s not my responsibility."


    Qiao Ying: "Save that for yourself. If you crash and die, not my responsibility."


    Huo Chengdong was speechless for a moment: "Do you even have a car?"


    Qiao Ying''s gaze swept outside the crowd - the taxi driver was still there watching the excitement, hadn''t left yet.


    She replied, "I do."


    Then under the puzzled gazes of the crowd, Qiao Ying walked towards that taxi. She rapped her knuckles on the window, "Master, I want to rent your car to drive up the mountain and back, I''ll give you 20 thousand."


    The taxi driver sat still without moving, sizing up this female student, wondering if she could actually take out 20 grand. He was just about to wave her away from blocking his view of the sports cars.


    Then he heard: [WeChat Transfer, 20 thousand]


    The taxi driver instantly widened his not very big mud loach eyes, and nimbly tumbled out of the car, "Go ahead and drive it."


    Qiao Ying got into the driver''s seat.


    The taxi driver leaned on the car window: "Wait, are you going to race my car against their sports cars?"


    The master thought about it, still feeling a little bad in conscience. He didn''t want the student feeling awful after losing and doing something stupid, 20 grand was no small sum after all.


    So he kindly reminded her: "Aren''t you going too big here? A million isn''t so easily earned. If my car could do it I would''ve gone long ago. Even if you run this junk till the gas fumese out, there''s no way you can beat those guys. Those are sports cars!"


    "It''s a race, not which car is better means who wins." Qiao Ying yanked the steering wheel, making a beautiful drift to drive the car into the sports car group.


    The dusty blue Hyundai taxi looked extremely out of ce among the colorful, beautiful sports cars.


    The crowd directlyughed upon seeing this, looking at the blue Hyundai and Qiao Ying inside as if they were idiots.


    "Is she here just to joke around? Racing that piece of junk against sports cars?"


    "Won''t Huo Shao be furious and wreck her car directly?"


    "Which brain cell went bad? She looks pretty normal."


    Huo Chengdong suppressed the urge to cuss, but when his gazended on that blue Hyundai, he still couldn''t help but silently mouth: "Fuck!"


    "This is your car? You want to race me with this?"


    Qiao Ying directly replied: "Race the cars or race the skills?"


    The taxi driver in the front seat, upon hearing this, thought - skills? With this junk car, even flooring the gas pedal wouldn''t make it fly.


    Huo Chengdongughed out loud at her words, but theughter didn''t reach his eyes. It seemed to be angryughter. He stood still in front of his car, only smoking and flirting with the girl in his arms, looking like he had no intention of wasting time with Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying, annoyed at his dilly-dallying, said: "What, scared? Worst case if you lose I''ll also give you 100 thousand."

 Chapter 14: Shock the House

    <h4>Chapter 14</h4>


    ¡°Your method of trying to get Huo''s attention is really clumsy. You should just go home and look in the mirror,¡± said the sexy female student disdainfully as she looked Qiao Ying up and down, twisting her slender waist.


    ¡°Hurry up and get your crappy car out of here. Even if you sold it, it wouldn¡¯t be enough topensate for scratching our car,¡± said another young master, waving his hand at Qiao Ying as if shooing away a fly.


    Feng Wenzhong came over directly to chase her away.


    But Huo Chengdong stared at Qiao Ying for a few seconds, then raised his hand to stop Feng Wenzhong. Next, he pushed away the girl in his arms.


    Seeing Huo Chengdong get into his sports car, his friends asked in confusion, ¡°No way, Boss Huo, are you really going to y with her?¡±


    Huo Chengdong beckoned the sexy female student into the passenger seat. Hugging the girl, he said to Qiao Ying, ¡°I¡¯ll give you twenty seconds. Go on.¡±


    ¡°No need. I¡¯m always fair. I said I¡¯d give you a million dors if I lost. Don¡¯t drag your feet. Are you racing me or not?¡± Qiao Ying was running out of patience.


    ¡°I like your temper, but let¡¯s be clear: don¡¯t cry if you lose. Girls like you aren¡¯t worth my cherishing,¡± said Huo Chengdong.


    Qiao Ying¡¯s lips moved silently as she cursed, ¡°F*cker talks so much crap!¡±


    Feng Wenzhong acted as referee.


    At his signal, the blue Honda rushed out first.


    Seeing the taxi dart off like an arrow from a bowstring, Huo Chengdong was stunned for a moment. Although he had agreed to race Qiao Ying, he had only intended to humor her. He didn¡¯t n to take it seriously at all, thinking like the girl said that Qiao Ying just wanted to get his attention.


    If it wasn¡¯t for Qiao Ying¡¯s personality intriguing him a little, he wouldn¡¯t have paid her any mind.


    But he didn¡¯t expect Qiao Ying to actually know how to drive well.


    Huo Chengdong''s mouth curved into a smirk. Now he was interested.


    He let go of the girl and mmed the gas pedal to chase after her.


    ¡°This is the most embarrassing thing I¡¯ve seen all year.¡±


    ¡°Competing with a sports car in a crappy Honda, this is the funniest joke I''ve seen this year, pure masochism.¡±


    ¡°Is her brain shorted out? Driving like that, I bet the Honda won¡¯t even make it to the top of the mountain before it breaks down.¡±


    The onlookers all felt that Qiao Ying must have gone crazy with greed, or, like the girl said, she was trying to get Boss Huo''s attention. But the feasibility of that was no higher than a Honda beating a sports car.


    Anyway, whatever her goal was, it was just a pipe dream.


    "I don''t want to hear you talk like that. What''s wrong with the Honda? At least this girl has admirable courage. Just for her guts, I¡¯m betting she can win,¡± said the driver, who didn¡¯t like their referring to it as a crappy Honda.


    Although he also loved those sports cars and agreed with them that Qiao Ying was smashing eggs against rocks, he thought she was overconfident.


    On the mountainside, the blue Honda and the sports car were engaged in a life-or-death chase, speeding so fast that only blurs could be glimpsed.


    Huo Chengdong easily overtook the small car whose tires seemed to lift off the ground. He turned and grinned triumphantly at Qiao Ying as ifughing at her foolish fantasies.


    He turned his attention to flirting with the girl in the passenger seat, not taking Qiao Ying seriously at all.


    After driving for a while and seeing the crappy Honda still glued to his rear bumper, Huo Chengdong''s eyebrows ticked up. Not bad!


    He sped up, wanting to pull ahead, but surprisingly the crappy Honda kept pace without slowing.


    Huo Chengdong continued elerating.


    But just as they entered the next curve, the blue Honda suddenly elerated, brushing the cliffside in a reckless maneuver to overtake him.


    The newly built mountain highway didn¡¯t have guardrails yet installed. Huo Chengdong had been careful not to let his guard down on the curves thest two days he had been ying here.


    As the blue Honda brushed past him, Huo Chengdong''s heart skipped a beat, thinking the crappy Honda was about to careen off the cliff in a deadly wreck.


    Was a million dors worth risking your life?!


    But the crappy Honda continued on steady and unharmed.


    Seeing the Honda ahead after the scare, Huo Chengdong began to take Qiao Ying seriously.


    So far, Qiao Ying''s driving skills exceeded those of his friends.


    Huo Chengdong elerated to catch up.


    And so the two vehicles, worlds apart in body and performance, engaged in a game of cat and mouse on the mountain highway, overtaking each other again and again, neither able to pull decisively ahead.


    After a period of back-and-forth, the blue Honda was the first to reach the mountaintop.


    Huo Chengdong followed closely, quickly catching up and attempting to overtake.


    But the Honda ahead seemed to have a tracker installed - it always anticipated his car''s next move, cutting him off each time he tried to pass.


    After several failed attempts, resulting in two minor collisions that scratched up his front bumper, Huo Chengdong was starting to lose his patience.


    The girl in the passenger seat had been scared speechless long ago. Huo Chengdong felt like opening the door and throwing her out.


    Finally, after another sessful overtake, the tense expression on Huo Chengdong''s face rxed.


    By now they had reached the mountainside. As long as he blocked the Honda from passing, victory was assured.


    So he repeatedly cut off the Honda''s attempts to pass, sessfully avenging his earlier frustration, extremely gratified.


    ¡°Here hees, Boss Huo¡¯s here!¡±


    When the silver sports car appeared, no one was particrly excited. This had been a foregone conclusion from the start.


    ¡°Wait, behind Boss Huo is...?¡±


    ¡°F*ck! The crappy Honda? She¡¯s keeping up that close?!¡±


    Seeing the blue Honda behind the silver sports car, the crowd reacted much more strongly than when they first saw the silver car.


    ¡°Damn, shouldn¡¯t she still be on the lower part of the mountain?¡±


    ¡°How is this possible?!¡±


    Seeing the Honda still attempting to pass, the once casual spectators tensed up, craning their necks anxiously.


    Huo Chengdong didn''t give Qiao Ying any chance to pass.


    The finish line was within reach. Victory was imminent; Huo Chengdong''s mouth curled into a triumphant smile. He thought, this hadn''t been a waste of time. The opponent was truly skilled.


    The winner decided, although the Honda had lost, it had already changed people''s perception of Qiao Ying. Defeat but not disgrace.


    Just as everyone was getting ready to wee Huo Chengdong, the blue Honda and silver sports car suddenly pulled apart, then the Honda violently elerated.


    As the blue Honda leapt, brushing over Huo Chengdong''s head, the crowd erupted, then fell silent.


    That Honda flew over Huo Chengdong''s head before the disbelieving eyes of the spectators.


    Huo Chengdong only felt a shadow passing overhead. He reflexively looked up to see the battered undercarriage of the Honda. His mouth fell open.


    Gasps rang out from the crowd.


    The blue Honda flew over the silver sports car''s roof,nding steadily in front of it. It crossed the finish line, then executed a wless drift turn to face the silver sports car, as if coldly watching the loser.


    Utter silence descended on the scene.


    After an unknown number of seconds, someone in the crowd swore. This set off a barrage of ¡°F*ck!¡±


    "F*ck, the crappy Honda can drive like that?!"


    "F*ck, was that The Fast and the Furious?!"


    "F*ck f*ck, what the f*ck did I just see? Did that car f*cking fly? F*cking flew?!!!"

 Chapter 15: Three million to the bank Huo Chengdong kneel

    <h4>Chapter 15</h4>


    ¡°This damn...¡± The driver master looked dumbfounded. He had been driving this broken car for five or six years, and this was the first time he knew it could be driven like this!


    Huo Chengdong was stunned for two seconds.


    After reacting, he immediately opened the car door and got out of the car, looking at Qiao Ying sitting in the car with a calm expression, and was at a loss for words for a moment.


    Those young masters looked at Huo Chengdong, then looked at Qiao Ying.


    "Brother Cheng lost?"


    This didn''t seem to be the point. The point was: a Lamborghini Aventador worth more than 15 million yuan lost to a more than 100,000 yuan broken Honda?!


    Damn, if this wasn''t seeing ghosts, then this car skill must be so awesome?!


    Qiao Ying reached out and took the ballpoint pen in front of the windshield, borrowed the driver''s notebook, wrote down her bank ount number, and tore off the paper.


    Huo Chengdong stood in front of his car door, staring at Qiao Ying motionless, obviously still in shock.


    Qiao Ying got out of the car and walked in front of him. She raised her arm with two slender fingers pinching a note between them.


    "One million, transfer it to my ount."


    She pped the note on the silver sports car''s hood, put both hands in her pockets, turned around and left.


    "Wait!"


    Huo Chengdong finally reacted and stopped her immediately.


    "Any questions?"


    Qiao Ying looked back, and the outer corner of one of her exquisite eyebrows lifted lightly, giving people an indescribable cold and arrogant, and a bit roguish aura.


    The confident temperament and powerful aura she possessed could always make people overlook her inconsistent petite figure.


    "Dare to race again?" Huo Chengdong desperately suppressed the excitement and agitation in his heart, picked up the note and held up one finger: "One million."


    Qiao Ying stared at him without moving for a while.


    Huo Chengdong raised the stakes: "Two million."


    Qiao Ying raised her eyebrows again: "How topete?"


    There was no reason to reject the money that came to the door.


    "Simple." Seeing her agree, Huo Chengdong couldn''t hide his happiness on his face. He waved to call over his friend with the best car skills.


    He said to Qiao Ying, "You drive my car andpete with him, but there is one condition¡ªI have to sit in the passenger seat."


    Qiao Ying: "Deal."


    Huo Chengdong was just a yboy, he didn''t have so many tricks in mind. Qiao Ying could see everything he was thinking clearly from his face.


    Huo Chengdong hugged his friend''s shoulder and patted him excitedly: "Give me all your skills, step on the gas pedal to the end."


    After saying that, he couldn''t wait to go to his sports car. He opened the door and pulled the still dazed sexy girl from the passenger seat with one hand and sat in it himself.


    Qiao Ying then sat in the driver''s seat.


    "Do you know how to drive? This car of mine is a limited edition, there are less than ten in the world. I also modified it. Do you need to take ap first to get used to it?" Huo Chengdong just wanted to see how awesome Qiao Ying''s car skills were!


    She was able to make a broken Honda fly, andplete such a high-difficulty operation. A supercar, Huo Chengdong got excited just thinking about it.


    Qiao Ying fastened her seat belt: "No need, I have two of these cars in my garage." And modified them to be even better than this one.


    Not only that, she also had an even better one in her garage.


    Damn, so rich?


    This was Huo Chengdong''s first reaction.


    Huo Chengdong looked Qiao Ying up and down in disbelief: "You''re not from Yuncheng, are you? In this small broken ce of Yuncheng, who can afford to drive this car? And two of them?"


    Qiao Ying didn''t respond, and just waited for the race to start.


    Suddenly remembering that this car was priceless and not necessarily affordable even if you had money, he had gotten this one from his dad after behaving obediently at home for two months.


    "You said you have two of these cars? This car?" Huo Chengdong patted the armrest and sneered, "You really can brag." Then he muttered, "What, you''re really surnamed Qin?"


    Thinking that he had almost let Qiao Ying pretend just now because of his momentaryck of reaction, Huo Chengdong directly rolled his eyes.


    He didn''t embarrass her because of Qiao Ying''s car skills.


    Qiao Ying was toozy to say more.


    "My name is Huo Chengdong, what''s your name? Wearing a school uniform means you''re still in high school, right? What grade? Come to Beijing for college in the future, okay? I''m at Peking University. This way we can hone our car skills every day. Or leave a contact for me now? Next time I''m free I''lle find you... Hey, the race is starting, hurry, go!"


    With an order to start in the text, the race began. Huo Chengdong saw his friend''s car rush out first, but Qiao Ying didn''t move. He couldn''t help urging her anxiously.


    Qiao Ying: "What''s the hurry, giving him twenty seconds won''t pose a threat. I''ll make you lose your two hundred thousand willingly."


    After saying this unhurriedly, she finally stepped on the gas pedal.


    She had been locked underground in aboratory in Nanyang for more than six months. Before that, she had also been dormant for a while, so it had been a long time since she had raced a car and experienced high speed sports.


    A supercar was a supercar after all, not something the broken Honda from earlier couldpare to.


    Huo Chengdong¡¯s friend had top-notch car skills. After witnessing Qiao Ying''s high-difficulty operation earlier, this young master didn''t dare to underestimate Qiao Ying at all, and was fully focused the entire time.


    Seeing that Qiao Ying started slower and fell far behind him, the young master secretly rejoiced, thinking that Qiao Ying had won against Huo Chengdong''s supercar with a broken Honda earlier, and if he could win over Qiao Ying driving a supercar, wouldn''t that make him awesome?


    He was afraid that even Huo Chengdong would have to call him brother then.


    However, before he could be happy for two seconds, he saw the supercar that had been thrown far behind him earlier appear in the rearview mirror. That silver shadow was chasing him up at a terrifying speed like a ghost.


    The young master reacted quickly, turning the steering wheel to try to prevent the other party from overtaking. But the other side was faster, taking advantage of a bend ahead to overtake him like lightning.


    The young master only felt that the silver supercar shed past his ears like a bullet, apanied by the sound of tires rubbing against the ground and Huo Chengdong''s excited shouts.


    Watching the sports car that had vanished in front of him in an instant leaving him far behind, the young master was stunned for two seconds.


    "Wow! So f**king awesome!" Huo Chengdong in the passenger seat was so excited that he stood up halfway, craning his neck back to see his friend who had been left far behind, his face flushed with excitement.


    Racing required not only good car skills, but even more guts.


    Huo Chengdong had always felt that he was fearless, but he didn''t expect Qiao Ying as a girl to be even more daring than him.


    When he went around corners, he always had to slow down, while Qiao Ying didn''t slow down at all, but sped up again and again. He could feel the tires leaving the ground and flying in midair over and over again.


    Huo Chengdong was convinced by Qiao Ying in his heart.


    Before Huo Chengdong could react, the car had rushed to the top of the mountain, then drove down the mountain.


    Going down the mountain was much faster and more thrilling than going up. Huo Chengdong was shouting at the top of his lungs all the way.


    The people at the foot of the mountain craned their necks. Some even took out their phones to time it.


    Hearing the engine sound, the crowd didn''t wait to take a closer look before a fleeting shadow shed past their eyes.


    The moment the car stopped, Huo Chengdong''s legs turned soft and he sat motionless in the passenger seat, his whole face numbed by the wind.


    His ears buzzed and he heard Qiao Ying say, "Three million, don''t forget to transfer it to my ount."


    When he looked up, Qiao Ying had already gotten out of the car and sat in the blue Honda.


    "Uh?!" Huo Chengdong reacted slowly. By the time he remembered what he wanted to say, the car had already driven away.


    He hurriedly looked for something among a bunch of friends: "That, that, what." His eyes locked on Feng Wenzhong''s face.


    Feng Wenzhong pointed at himself, then trotted over: "Young Master Huo, you were looking for me?"


    Huo Chengdong pointed in the direction Qiao Ying had left: "Do you know her?"


    Feng Wenzhong shook his head, only recognizing that Qiao Ying''s school uniform was from No. 7 Middle School.


    At this time, Huo Chengdong''s friend¡ªthe young master was still rushing down the halfway up the mountain...

 Chapter 16: Qin Han Yue I May be interested in

    <h4>Chapter 16</h4>


    All the way, the driver was chatting excitedly. If he hadn''t been caught speeding and getting a ticket, he would have thickened his face to ask Qiao Ying to drive his car around. It seemed he had a racing dream when he was young.


    Qiao Ying stepped on the cold moonlight, shuttling through this dpidated residential area. The smell of osmanthus drifted faintly from the distant courtyard, lingering at the tip of her nose and lingering for a long time.


    Qiao Ying appeared at the door of the Qiao family, raised her hand ready to push the door, and the faint breathing sounds from the dark corner made her stop her movements.


    Qiao Ying nced at the corner without moving, and in the moonlight, she saw the blood stains that she had buried with soil before seemed to have been washed out by a heavy rainst night...


    Withdrawing her eyes, Qiao Ying pretended nothing had happened, turned around and walked back in the direction she came from.


    Qiao Ying had no destination, she just kept walking out, walking for about half an hour, making sure she was far enough away from the old residential area before finally stopping.


    At this time, she stood at the foot of the back mountain, looking into the distance, she could still vaguely see the osmanthus in the Qiao family courtyard.


    "Still noting out? How long do you n to hide?" Qiao Ying suddenly opened her mouth to the pitch ck surroundings.


    Her voice sank into the deep night, and the surroundings were calm.


    However, the next second, several figures walked out of the dark, staring at Qiao Ying with bad eyes.


    As the world''s number one ace assassin, Blood Shadow almost instantly identified the aura on these people - they were the same group who had chased Qin Yuchen that night.


    Qiao Ying couldn''t help feeling puzzled: "Who sent you?"


    The other party had obviously seen that Qiao Ying was extraordinary, and they all became vignt.


    "What''s your rtionship with Qin Yuchen?" one person asked.


    "Qin Yuchen?" Qiao Ying chuckled lightly, "I have no rtionship with this Qin kid."


    Seeing Qiao Ying deny it, the man in ck was about to take out evidence to confront her, when Qiao Ying turned the conversation around, and said with some disdain, "If I had to, it would be someone with Qin Hanyue¡¯s status that I might look up to."


    These words and tone were so arrogant that they made the few men in ck startled, and they couldn¡¯t help but re-guess what kind of rtionship this seemingly powerless, backgroundless girl had with the Qin family and Qin Hanyue.


    "Let me ask you again, who sent you, and what do you want from me."


    However, the men in ck still did not answer her.


    Qiao Ying''s face was calm as she looked at them: "Not talking? Then let me tell you."


    "You tried to kill Qin Yuchen for profit, offended the Qin family, and are now suffering Qin''s revenge. You are desperate, found out that I saved Qin Yuchen, so you came to me. You guessed that my rtionship with Qin Yuchen was unusual, and you want to use me to negotiate with the Qin family."


    The few men in ck looked at each other, then reached for the guns in their pockets: "Since you''ve guessed it all, I advise you to cooperate with us obediently, otherwise..."


    "Do you know why I prefer to work alonepared to teamwork?" Qiao Ying''s sudden irrelevant question left the men in ck confused, not knowing what tricks Qiao Ying was trying to pull, and they cautiously did not respond to her, just watched her vigntly, as if they would take action as long as she moved.


    "The reason is very simple." Qiao Ying slowly raised her eyes, "Because no one is qualified to work side by side with me." Her eyes shed sharply, and her figure disappeared from the spot like a ghost, appearing behind the men in ck the next second...


    With the sound of several bodies falling to the ground, Qiao Ying, with hands in her pockets, looked down at the barely alive man at her feet with cold eyes.


    "Actually, I wanted to say that working alone, only one idiot dies at a time, but with teamwork, when one is an idiot, none survive."


    The idea of using her to negotiate with the Qin family was really stupid.


    "...Who the hell are you..." The man in ck covered his bleeding neck, eyes full of unwillingness.


    Qiao Ying''s eyes looked at him lightly, her lips parted, uttering two words: "Blood Shadow."


    The man''s eyes widened in shock, and at this moment he breathed hisst breath.


    Qiao Ying returned to the Qiao family home, and after entering the room, turned on herputer and started typing quickly with her fingers.


    At this moment, in a hotel in Moro, a Chinese man with shoulder-length hair was sleeping deeply embracing a sexy woman after making love.


    Suddenly, the watch on his wrist shed.


    The man instantly opened his eyes, raised his hand to look at his watch, then pushed away the sleeping woman in his arms and sat up.


    He pressed the button on the left side of the watch, and a blue light emitted from the dial, then a projection screen appeared in front of the man.


    "Ye Si, emergency,e back quickly."


    When he saw theyers of encryption, only that person could contact him in this way, the man immediately got out of bed, took hisptop to the sofa.


    "Is it really you, Blood Shadow?"


    "It''s me."


    "Damn it, I knew you weren''t dead! Even when those Dark Shadow bastards died you couldn''t die!" Ye Si suppressed his excitement, but still couldn''t help his eyes reddening slightly.


    "Where are you now? I''lle find you right away." Ye Si typed quickly on the keyboard, eager to know about his good friend''s situation.


    "I can''t see you right now, what happened to me is a bit special. I''ll exin it to you when the time is right."


    "My current identity is inconvenient, I can''t expose myself, help me deal with some corpses, be quick."


    "Okay, leave it to me."


    That night, the corpses at the foot of the back mountain were secretly disposed of by mysterious people, without leaving a trace of blood.


    The back mountain was dim and lush, the wind was also very gentle, no one would even think that several people had just died here.


    What happened to Qiao Ying was too special, she didn''t originally n to contact Ye Si so soon, letting people know she was still alive was not a good thing, even if Ye Si was someone she trusted.


    If Dark Shadow knew she was still alive, given her current situation, she was afraid she would not be able to withstand Dark Shadow''s insane pursuit.


    It was just that things didn''t go as she wished, Qiao Ying didn''t expect that she would have to clean up herself after casually saving someone.


    One million yuan, it was a real loss.


    Thinking of money, at this moment her phone received a text message that 3 million yuan had been deposited into her ount.


    The next day, Capital City


    Early in the morning,


    When Qin Yuchen learned that his men had chased the men in ck to Yun City and lost track of them, he hurried to find Qin Hanyue.


    He was worried that the reason those people ran to Yun City was because of the girl who had saved him.


    Qin Hanyue: "I will send someone to go check it out."


    "Third uncle, I want to go personally. After all, she is my lifesaver. If something happened to her because of me, I would feel guilty for the rest of my life."


    Seeing Qin Yuchen anxious, Qin Hanyue thought for a moment.


    Closing the newspaper in his hand: "Since you are so worried, why don''t I go there personally for you, how about that?"


    Qin Yuchen was stunned: "You, you said you want to go to Yun City for me?"


    Qin Hanyue: "You are still recovering from your injuries and should not travel far. Since she saved your life, she is a benefactor of our Qin family. As your elder, it is only right that I go there for you. "


    "But..." Qin Yuchen was a little embarrassed.


    Although he and this third uncle of his were only six years apart, and had grown up together, he had been afraid of him since he was a child. After living under the same roof for so many years, he didn''t understand him at all. Especially his third uncle''s arbitrary style of doing things, he was really afraid that his uncle would scare the young girl.


    Most importantly, he wanted to go himself.


    "What''s the matter, am I not qualified enough as an elder of the Qin family?"


    "No no, that''s not what I meant."


    "Then it''s settled. Go back and rest well."

 Chapter 17: The more Qin Han sees Qiao Ying: Is this a little boyfriend

    <h4>Chapter 17</h4>


    Qiao Ying liked tranquility. Those who knew her even a little understood she had an intolerance on par with ¡°betrayal by trusted people¡± ¡ª that is, having her sleep disturbed. Even Ye Si, who was so close to her, didn¡¯t dare disturb her sweet dreams. Clearly even he couldn¡¯t withstand the consequences.


    Yet the person outside the door remained oblivious, knocking on the door over and over: ¡°Qiao Ying? Qiao Ying? Are you in there?¡±


    Qiao Lingling knocked on the door as she pressed her ear against it to listen for movement inside.


    After a long while with no response from within, she couldn¡¯t help but frown. She wondered if Qiao Ying was deliberately feigning sleep to ignore her, or if she was doing something else inside ¡ª she thought about what Qiao Yi had said about Qiao Ying¡¯s programming skills and how much money she made from it. Although she didn¡¯t want to believe or acknowledge it.


    If she didn¡¯t want a new cellphone andputer, she wouldn¡¯t have knocked on the door so patiently.


    Qiao Lingling agonized over it, before finally, swallowing her disgust, calling out the most reluctant ¡°Sis...¡± to the obese slob she¡¯d yelled at for years.


    Before she even finished speaking, the door suddenly opened. Qiao Lingling didn¡¯t have time to react before a hand clutched her throat.


    Coming face-to-face with Qiao Ying¡¯s eyes, cold as frost, Qiao Lingling was badly frightened. But with her throat in a death grip, she couldn¡¯t even scream.


    Qiao Ying was merciless. Qiao Lingling¡¯s face visibly reddened rapidly as she struggled to breathe. The breakfast she''d bought as a peace offering fell to the ground. She instinctively tried to pry Qiao Ying¡¯s hand away, pping Qiao Ying¡¯s shoulder, but it was useless.


    ¡°Sis,¡± Qiao Yi charged out from his room, shocked at the scene. He hurriedly called out to stop Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying suppressed her surging murderous impulse and flung the now barely-breathing Qiao Lingling to the ground. She nced at the breakfast on the floor and easily guessed what Qiao Lingling had in mind.


    ¡°Don¡¯t want to die? Then get lost.¡±


    Qiao Lingling was scared witless. She gasped for fresh air, tears of fright flowing unchecked. After Qiao Ying went back into her room, Qiao Lingling simply sobbed openly.


    Facing death for the first time, Qiao Lingling was nk with shock, weak with fear. She sat on the ground, all dignity gone, bawling in terror.


    Just as she was crying her eyes out, there was a sudden ¡°p¡± from inside the room ¡ª the impatient person had flung a ss against the door in irritation.


    Qiao Lingling instantly went silent. She scrambled on all fours back to her room.


    Qiao Yi came out with a broom and quietly cleaned up the scattered steamed buns by Qiao Ying¡¯s door. Then he mopped the floor clean.


    Just then the door opened.


    Qiao Yi looked up to see Qiao Ying standing before him.


    A few minutester, Qiao Yi was sitting at Qiao Ying¡¯sputer, looking at the screen full of quickly scrolling dense data.


    He raised his face to look at Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Didn¡¯t you want to learn hacker skills? I¡¯ll teach you.¡±


    Qiao Yi¡¯s breathing hitched as he stared wide-eyed.


    ¡°You, you¡¯re saying you¡¯re...?¡±


    A hacker?


    Qiao Yi couldn¡¯t even imagine the legendary formidable people would one day stand before him.


    Much less that it was his sister!


    Qiao Yi had a fairplexion and refined brows and eyes. His eyes were even clearer than a girl¡¯s, yet notcking masculinity. Only hecked a youth¡¯s vigor, but that somber reticence shaped his unique temperament.


    Just then, mouth agape and eyes wide in shock staring at Qiao Ying, he was indescribably cute and amusing.


    Qiao Ying just liked this sort of good-looking, quiet, obedient type.


    Unable to resist, she stroked Qiao Yi¡¯s chin, a frivolous action wholly like a roguish ancient noble teasing a young maiden from a good family.


    Qiao Yi clearly hadn''t expected it. The innocent youth was startled, then blushed to his ears.


    Just then Qiao Ying looked entirely harmless, seemingly still amused. Qiao Yi found it hard to connect her with the vicious woman who''d just tried to strangle Qiao Lingling.


    Qiao Ying didn''t tease him further, turning her attention to lecturing on hacker skills for beginners: ¡°Simply put, hacker skills involve discovering ws and vulnerabilities inputer systems andworks, as well as techniques to exploit these weaknesses to carry out attacks. ws include software vulnerabilities...¡±


    Qiao Yi had talent in this area, grasping things very quickly. Qiao Ying only had to exin once for him to understand. He picked it up fast.


    Clever people were always pleasing, and even more so to the genius Qiao Ying. Her mood, soured earlier by Qiao Lingling, was nowpletely cleared.


    Seeing that Qiao Yi could learn and was truly interested, Qiao Ying stood up straight. ¡°Let¡¯s go, I¡¯ll take you to buy aputer.¡±


    Qiao Yi: ¡°Ah?¡±


    At the electronics mall they bought aputer. Qiao Ying also went to the bank to open a bank card ount and transferred money over.


    Soon it was noon. Qiao Yi once more followed Qiao Ying to the Grand Cloud Hotel.


    The second time here, Qiao Yi was much calmer outwardly, but his heart still struggled to remain steady.


    After eating lunch, the two took a taxi back.


    Wanting to increase her activity to lose weight faster, Qiao Ying got out far from their home.


    Qiao Ying told the mobility-impaired Qiao Yi to take the taxi back, but Qiao Yi simply said, ¡°I¡¯ll go with you.¡± Then got out to apany her walking.


    At that time, outside the old residential area, a luxury car was parked¡ªa low-key yet extravagant Maybach that drew many admiring looks.


    Even more eye-catching was its license te [Jing A0000].


    Inside thefortable car, a man in a suit sat with crossed legs in the back seat, gazing out the window patiently waiting.


    Soon, Qiao Ying¡¯s figure entered his line of sight.


    ¡°Young Master, it¡¯s her,¡± the driver/assistant notified the man as soon as he saw Qiao Ying.


    When Qin Yuchen had transferred money to Qiao Ying, he¡¯d conveniently looked up his lifesaver¡¯s basic information. The bank card Qiao Ying had used then was a school-issued one, so Qin Yuchen easily found it without expending manpower.


    Before Qin Hanyue left for Yuncheng on his behalf, Qin Yuchen had already sent Qiao Ying¡¯s information to him.


    Qin Hanyue had navigated themerical sphere for years and seen all kinds of people, so in his eyes Qiao Ying was utterly ordinary, as ordinary as could be.


    He didn¡¯t know why Yuchen was so concerned about her.


    Just as he was pondering this, Qiao Ying, who had been about to walk far away, suddenly looked back directly at the car, urately meeting his gaze.


    Finally, Qin Hanyue¡¯s refined brows and eyes gained some expression.


    Quite vignt¡ªshe¡¯s clever.


    The assistant couldn¡¯t help looking approvingly at Qiao Ying: ¡°This youngdy is very perceptive, no wonder... ¡°


    With Qin Yuchen covered in bullet wounds and blood loss, if it had been someone else who came across him, not to mention a youngdy, even a grown man would have been too afraid to get involved.


    No wonder the young master would be so thoughtful towards his lifesaver.


    An electric bike sped by in front of Qiao Ying and Qiao Yi. Qiao Yi hurriedly shielded Qiao Ying, whose attention was elsewhere.


    ¡°Sis, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Qiao Yi looked in the direction Qiao Ying had¡ªhe only saw a car, nothing else unusual.


    No, for such a luxury car to appear here was already unusual in itself: ¡°That car...¡±


    The one-way car windows meant Qiao Ying couldn¡¯t see the people inside.


    In fact, from the moment the car had entered her line of sight, Qiao Ying had noticed it. She just didn''t sense malice from the people inside, so she didn''t pay it much attention¡ªuntil the tant stare fixed upon her.


    ¡°Is there some issue with that car?¡± Qiao Yi asked.


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing, let¡¯s go.¡± Qiao Ying withdrew her gaze.


    To reassure Qin Yuchen, Qin Hanyue took out his phone and snapped a picture of Qiao Ying.


    Seeing the youth walking beside Qiao Ying in the photo, Qin Hanyue thought: ¡°Is this...her boyfriend?¡±

 Chapter 18: Night - The Arctic Fox Mercenaries

    <h4>Chapter 18</h4>


    Qin Yuchen looked at the photo sent by his third uncle Qin Hanyue, asking his assistant, "Have those people who entered Yun City been found yet?"


    The assistant said, "No, our people lost track of them around here. It''s strange. This ce is so small, yet after those people entered, it was as if they disappeared into another space. There''s not a trace of them anywhere."


    The assistant was a bit puzzled. Those people escaped here with purpose, very likely wanting to make a move on Qiao Ying who had saved Qin Yuchen before.


    Qin Yuchen was even prepared to negotiate with them.


    Yet after a night passed, Qiao Ying was safe and sound, while those people seemed to have vanished from earth.


    Could it be that our people chased them too tightly, so they didn''t have a chance to do anything and just fled for their lives?


    "Disappeared? There''s nothing that mystical," Qin Hanyue said, looking in the direction where Qiao Ying had vanished. "Keep searching. We need to see people alive and bodies dead. Also, arrange some more people to guard here and ensure that girl''s safety."


    Qiao Ying was a benefactor to the Qin Family. If something unfortunate happened to her under those people''s hands, it would be a huge joke if word got out.


    Speaking of which, didn''t we give her money to repay her life-saving grace? How much did that brat Yuchen give her that she''s still living in a ce like this?


    "Yes." The assistant recalled something. "Oh right, Third Master, our people spotted people from 791 lurking around here a few hours ago."


    791, belonging to the strongest mercenary group in Country M - the Arctic Fox Mercenary Group, one of its regiments.


    Qin Hanyue asked, "Him?"


    "Him" referred to Ye Si - the highest administrator of the 791 regiment.


    What was Ye Si''s people doing here?


    It seemed there were hidden undercurrents in this small Yun City.


    The assistant said, "But they only appeared briefly before leaving, as if they were just passing by."


    Qin Hanyue said, "Find out clearly what they''re doing here."


    "Yes," the assistant replied.


    When leaving, Qin Hanyue looked at the awful dpidated environment here and thought for a moment before asking his assistant to call the mayor of Yun City.


    Upon learning the other party''s identity, Mayor Feng Teng of Yun City immediately stood up from his chair in excitement, then didn''t dare sit down again, even though the other party couldn''t see him.


    He held thendline phone in his study room with trembling hands and a nervous heart.


    "Don''t worry, I will definitely take good care of her."


    "If you have any other requests, I will surely get them done for you."


    After hanging up the phone, Feng Teng immediately had his assistant look up Qiao Ying''s information. While waiting, he paced around anxiously in the study room, eager to personally handle this.


    He pondered whether he should directly visit the Qiao family carrying gifts.


    Or send the Qiao family a house or money under some other pretext.


    But the Qin Family told him not to disturb the Qiao family''s life and they didn''t need any assistance for their livelihood, only asking him to keep watch.


    Unless the other party was in need or difficulty.


    Only then did he suppress the urge to pay a visit.


    He was truly agitated and muddled earlier. To have the Qin Family personally ask him for a favor, how could they possiblyck money or housing?


    Yet from memory, he didn''t recall any sessful figures or wealthy officials surnamed Qiao in Yun City!


    At this moment, Feng Teng was extremely curious about Qiao Ying''s identity.


    He would never have imagined someone from their Yun City to have connections with the Qin Family in the Capital City, even having the Qin Family personally ask him to look after them.


    Just who exactly were they?


    Unable to remain in the study room, Feng Teng simply went downstairs, and saw his prodigal son sneak back from outside.


    There was no need to ask - he must have fooled around again all day.


    "You little bastard! Young Master Huo has returned to the Capital City already. You''re continuing to act unscrupulously taking advantage of this chance, aren''t you?!" Feng Teng scolded as soon as he opened his mouth, and wanted to hit him.


    Feng Wenzhong dodged while saying, "What did I do? Who acted unscrupulously? I was out doing proper business for Young Master Huo."


    "Doing proper business?" Feng Teng who had been chasing his son to hit him stopped and said incredulously, "What proper business could you do for Young Master Huo?"


    "Why would I lie to you? Young Master Huo personally instructed me to help him find someone. I''m supposed to call him after finding that person."


    As Feng Wenzhong spoke, he took out his phone which really had Huo Chengdong''s number stored inside.


    Feng Wenzhong wasn''t lying. The person Huo Chengdong asked him to find turned out to be none other than Qiao Ying.


    Huo Chengdong had been called back to the Capital City by his family early on, and asked Feng Wenzhong to help investigate Qiao Ying. Feng Wenzhong naturally agreed readily.


    Recognizing the school uniform Qiao Ying wore to be from No. 7 High School, he had rushed over to No. 7 High School early in the morning to ask around.


    But after inquiring for a whole morning, Feng Wenzhong became more and more confused.


    From the No. 7 High School students, he learned that there really was such a person in No. 7 High, a senior like him called Qiao Ying.


    The external characteristics matched too.


    Yet the Qiao Ying described by those people differed greatly from the Qiao Ying he sawst night, so much so that they should be said to be hugely different instead.


    In his eyes, Qiao Ying was: arrogant, handsome, domineering, confident, daring and bold, awesome, even not putting Young Master Huo in her eyes.


    She was even more attractive than those girls with hot figures.


    But the Qiao Ying described by the No. 7 High students was: timid, weak, ipetent, hunchbacked with extremely low self-esteem. Her grades were so bad there was no edge to speak of, stupid as a pig. She was bullied by others all three years of high school with no resistance.


    Feng Wenzhong felt scoring 20 points on the college entrance exam already qualified him as a talent, but he heard Qiao Ying only scored 5 points.


    No matter how he looked at it, Qiao Ying didn''t seem like a "genius" who scored 5 points.


    This left Feng Wenzhong full of doubts.


    Feng Teng said, "Then you have to handle this properly for Young Master Huo."


    Feng Wenzhong replied, "Got it."


    He would personally go to No. 7 High to find Qiao Yingter. He was even thinking of using Qiao Ying to build ties with Huo Chengdong.


    He would be going to university in the Capital City. Hoping to rely on Huo Chengdong this big tree, if he could integrate into Huo Chengdong''s circle, his future prospects would be limitless.


    "How was it? Did Young Master Huo have fun these past few days here?" Feng Teng asked.


    "Yes, fun," Feng Wenzhong answered perfunctorily.


    The past few days, Huo Chengdong didn''t experience any climax and felt quite boring at first, until Qiao Ying''s appearancest night.


    Even when sending Huo Chengdong off this morning, Huo Chengdong was still excited.


    "Keep in more contact with Young Master Huo. Be careful when speaking, don''t offend him. If you can be friends with Young Master Huo and gain his appreciation, Dad will fulfill your wish of buying a car."


    "Really?" Feng Wenzhong''s eyes lit up.


    "Dad keeps his word." Feng Teng was in an exceptionally good mood. If they could build rtionships with the Qin and Huo Families, just thinking about it excited him.


    His Feng Family''s meteoric rise was imminent.


    -


    Qin Yuchen looked at the photo his Third Uncle sent over. At first, he was a bit uncertain whether the girl in the photo was Qiao Ying.


    Because the girl in the photo looked thinner than that night.


    In the photo, Qiao Ying seemed to have noticed the photo taker and turned her head slightly. Her side profile was gentle and three-dimensional.


    Only after repeatedlyparing did Qin Yuchen dare confirm it was her.


    Next, Qin Yuchen noticed the boy in the photo.


    Qin Yuchen had only checked Qiao Ying''s personal information and didn''t know the specifics of her family circumstances, thus not knowing she had a younger brother.


    So seeing the two walking so close together, he reacted the same as Qin Hanyue - "Is this...her boyfriend?"


    Or younger brother?


    Qin Yuchen didn''t dwell on it either. Although Qiao Ying had saved him, he had repaid the favor too. The Capital City and Yun City were worlds apart, and their identities meant they would never cross paths again in the future.


    -


    That night when Qiao Ying went out for her night run, she discovered the people Qin Hanyue''s assistant had covertly arranged to guard her safety nearby.


    Qiao Ying had always been decisive and quick to settle things. She would never leave suspicious people around to confirm their identities the next day.


    Thus, on the way back from her night run, Qiao Ying shed and slipped out of their line of sight.


    Just as they were searching everywhere, Qiao Ying noiselessly appeared behind them, "Looking for me?"

 Chapter 19: Turn to scold Qin Yuchen stingy; Beijing university principal out of the problem

    <h4>Chapter 19</h4>


    The grand mirror hung high, located in the Qin''s manor in the city center, which looked like a holiday vi. The lights were brightly lit, shining in multiple colors.


    The well-trained bodyguards in ck suits patrolled back and forth.


    Qin Yan, the assistant, walked quickly, stepping on the expensive ck sandalwood stairs and went upstairs. The carvings on the handrails of the stairs were exquisite works of art, but they showed low-key luxury in a subtle way.


    Qin Hanyue disliked foreign buildings more and more. Compared with the shy Western-style buildings thatcked connotation, he preferred such low-key, steady and magnificent Chinese-style buildings. The first floor was purely Western-style just for the height of the living room. The second floor was a mix of Chinese and Western styles, with more Chinese elements.


    Walking through the long corridor, Assistant Qin Yan knocked on the study room. After getting consent from inside, he pushed the door and walked in.


    "Third Uncle, Qin Shao."


    The uncle and nephew were sitting on the sofa discussing work, with multiple folders on the thick pear wood coffee table.


    Qin Yuchen was pouring tea for his Third Uncle Qin Hanyue. Seeing his uncle''s assistant Qin Yan looking exceptionally...lively, he couldn''t help but be curious: "What''s the matter?"


    Qin Yan said, "Our people have been discovered by the girl."


    The uncle and nephew looked at each other simultaneously.


    Qin Yuchen said in surprise: "Discovered?" How was that possible?


    "Just now, when the girl went out for a while, she caught our people." Qin Yan felt it was unbelievable.


    Qin Yan certainly did not dare to be sloppy since Qin Hanyue had personally instructed him. The people he had sent were the best at fighting skills and reconnaissance abilities. But they were still found by an ordinary female student.


    Qin Yuchen asked: "Did it scare her?"


    Qin Yan''s expression was even more interesting. After carefully considering his wording, he said, "I think the ones who were scared should be our people."


    Qin Yuchen was stunned for a moment. Seeing Qin Yan''s expression, he almostughed out loud but held back because Qin Hanyue was here.


    To cover up the embarrassment, he said to Qin Hanyue: "She is really a very smart girl."


    Just after hearing it, Qin Yuchen was also shocked inevitably. But when he thought about Qiao Ying''s intelligence and courage carefully, it didn''t seem too surprising that their people were discovered by her.


    Qin Yan said: "Yes, so our people revealed their identities and purposes to her, so as not to cause her trouble."


    Qin Hanyue asked: "Then what did she say?"


    But Qin Yan looked at Qin Yuchen with a tangled expression, seeming hesitant whether or not to say it.


    Qin Yuchen saw this and quickly asked: "Did she mention me?"


    He couldn''t help raising some expectations in his heart. He had never met such an interesting girl and was very curious what Qiao Ying would say about him.


    "Yes." Qin Yan thought for a while, and passed on Qiao Ying''s words verbatim: "She said - It turns out the Qin family spent all their money hiring bodyguards."


    Qin Yuchen: "What does that mean?"


    Qin Yuchen didn''t understand at all. But he heard Uncle Qin Hanyue ask him like this: "How much money did you give her exactly?"


    Reminded by Qin Hanyue, Qin Yuchen seemed to understand the implied meaning: "One million."


    Sure enough--


    Qin Hanyue said: "No wonder she said we Qins spent all our money hiring bodyguards."


    This was an indirect way of saying Qin Yuchen was stingy.


    Qin Yuchen: "..."


    "I just didn''t want to scare her. And one million is not a small amount for a teenage student like her."


    Qin Hanyue didn''t respond. Qin Yan shook his head: "No, she didn''t say anything else either."


    If Qiao Ying had asked for more money at this time, the Qin family would have no reason to refuse. But she did not.


    This made both Qin Yuchen and Qin Hanyue look upon her more highly.


    Seeing that the uncle and nephew did not speak again, Qin Yan asked on behalf of those men: "Do our people still need to stay there to protect her in secret?"


    Now that they werepletely exposed, this secret protection would be a bit... Qin Yan felt embarrassed for those men.


    Qin Yuchen said: "Of course, she is only smart and can''t fight. You must ensure her personal safety."


    Realizing that he was too impatient in front of his elder, Qin Yuchen immediately looked at the silent Qin Hanyue.


    Seeing that thetter''s face was unchanged, he breathed a sigh of relief.


    Qin Hanyue nodded slightly to the assistant, tacitly approving.


    But Qin Yan inexplicably felt that Qiao Ying didn''t need their protection. However, he didn''t dare to say this bizarre idea.


    Qin Yuchen began to regret not insisting on going to Yuncheng to see Qiao Ying in person this morning.


    Noticing Qin Hanyue''s gaze falling on his face, Qin Yuchen, aware of his absent-mindedness, quickly withdrew his thoughts and concealed it by saying: "She really is a very special girl."


    Qin Hanyue didn''t respond.


    She was indeed special, and didn''t seem as simple as she looked.


    -


    Qiao Yi was holding the copied math problems and knocked on Qiao Ying''s door.


    "Sis, can you solve this problem?"


    Qiao Ying took it and looked through the questions. Her slender eyebrows couldn''t help but curl up: "Where did you get this problem?"


    This question was particrly tricky and quite interesting.


    "It was made by the president of Peking University and several professors and mathematiciansst year. It seems they couldn''t solve it themselves, so they posted the question online to see if anyone could solve it."


    "The president of Peking University promised verbally that whoever could solve this problem would get direct admission to Peking University, with the freedom to choose any major. People already working could get a job at Peking University and choose any position. Many mathematics enthusiasts rushed to try but no one could give a correct answer. They could only solve halfway before getting stuck and not knowing how to continue. Even Xu Zhiyi, who was known as a math genius, struggled for half a year without results."


    Because of hisme leg, Qiao Yi worked harder than anyone else. He had no friends or hobbies, so he poured all his passion and time into studying mathematics, which he was interested in.


    He was self-studying first-year university math courses, and had learned some rted knowledge in advance targeting this problem. But whenever he looked at this question, he didn''t know where to start.


    Qiao Yi had been waiting for the math genius Xu Zhiyi to release the answer.


    However, after half a year, there was no news at all.


    Last month, Xu Zhiyi publicly released the first part of the solution process, but was still far from the final answer.


    At that time, Qiao Yi thought that even Xu Zhiyi couldn''t solve it, there shouldn''t be anyone in the world who could solve it.


    But now, he felt that the answer he had been waiting for half a year was about toe out.


    Qiao Ying did not disappoint Qiao Yi''s expectations. Holding the draft with the questions, she said, "Give me half an hour."


    "Half an hour?"


    Qiao Yi stared with wide eyes, to confirm it wasn''t half a month or half a year?


    Qiao Yi found that his eyes had been staring wide these days.


    Before Qiao Yi could ask if it was half a month or half a year, Qiao Ying shut the door and went to solve the problem.


    Seeing this, Qiao Yi went from half believing to gradually expecting, then getting excited. His heart pounded faster and faster.


    He simply didn''t go anywhere but waited at the door. He kept bowing his head to look at his watch, counting every minute and second.


    It was quiet in the room, asionally hearing the faint sound of paper rustling. Time became long and unbearable.


    Finally, when Qiao Yi lowered his head to check his watch for the Nth time, the door clicked open suddenly. Qiao Ying was holding his notebook.


    And there were still five minutes before half an hour was up.


    Before Qiao Ying could ask why he was waiting at the door, Qiao Yi hurriedly asked, "Did you figure it out?"


    Qiao Ying handed him the notebook.

 Chapter 20: The Mathematical Genius

    <h4>Chapter 20</h4>


    Qiao Yi could not believe it. He took it and flipped it open - it waspletely filled with six pages of writing. As he flipped through and looked at Qiao Ying, he was shocked to the point his pupils shook when he saw the clear answer written at the end.


    Qiao Yi was momentarily speechless, only able to stare nkly at Qiao Ying. But the blood in his body was silently boiling and moring.


    It''s done.


    Countless teams had scrambled over each other, spent half a year racking their brains and wracking their wits. Even the mathematical genius Xu Zhiyi was unable to solve this problem. Yet his sister was able to do it in less than half an hour.


    At this moment, the steps to the solution and the answer were in his hands. Qiao Yi''s hands shook slightly from excitement holding the notebook.


    Qiao Ying pinched Qiao Yi''s handsome, fair face and said with a smile in her eyes: "Don''t always have this reaction, it really makes it hard to handle."


    Qiao Yi''s mind buzzed loudly, even his neck turned red.


    "Exining the problem to you now would be a bit difficult. Wait until you''re in college and I''ll exin it to you then," Qiao Ying said.


    As Qiao Yi looked at Qiao Ying, who had solved the problem with ease and barely any effort, he opened and closed his mouth wanting to say something but couldn''t get the words out.


    In the end, he silently returned to his room holding the notebook.


    Sitting at his desk, Qiao Yi suddenly remembered something. He then took out his phone and clearly photographed each page before opening Peking University''s math forum.


    Peking University''s math forum was lively every day with "mathematicians" from all over the world.


    At this time, a Peking University junior math major had just logged off the ount of the genius Xu Zhiyi and was idly browsing posts out of boredom.


    Soon.


    A brand new post caught his attention.


    The post had no title. The content was just six photos.


    The photos were of six pages of math scribbles.


    Upon clicking in and looking, they were surprisingly the math problem that countless math geniuses had wrecked their brains trying to solve yet failed.


    At first, he didn''t have much of a reaction. After all, people turned this problem over every day and a quick search brought up piles of rted posts and forums. He casually clicked to take a look.


    As he read on, his facial expression gradually became serious.


    He clicked to open thest photo and looked directly at the final answer without reading the solution process.


    "Hmm, seems pretty legit."


    Although people posted their pitiful attempts at solutions and had heated discussions every day, with some even diligently writing ten plus pages, seeing aplete solution process and answer posted all at once like this was the only one.


    Without a second thought, he frantically @''d the genius Xu Zhiyi, who he had long admired, toe take a look. Then he shared it to various WeChat discussion groups.


    It quickly attracted a lot of attention.


    More and more Peking University students gathered in thements section.


    Within just over ten minutes, the post was pushed to the top and more and more people were alerted and flocked over.


    [Has this damned problem finally been solved?]


    [I''ve seen so many math gods show their calctions, this is the first time I''m seeing aplete process and result. There''s hope, there''s hope!]


    [I don''t understand math, but just looking at it seems amazing.]


    [Without saying whether it''s right or wrong, being able to write so much is already genius, right? Which math god hurry up and reveal yourself to ept my utmost admiration!]


    [Forgive me for myck of education, I''m just awestruck.]


    [Got nothing else to say, math god please ept my knees.]


    [Without any humility, I''ll say these symbols make me unable to copy even if I tried.]


    [This solution is a bit simr to what math god Xu showed before. Looks like it''s definitely the right answer!]


    [Math god isn''t from our school right? Clicking into the profile shows sixteen years old, is that real?]


    [Hurry and bring our lovely Principal and Xu genius over, I''m eager to know the answer.]


    [Yet another day I''m just making up numbers in this world,pletely given up.]


    [Math god, can you please say something?]


    [Looks like our Peking University is about to gain either an outstanding student or a genius teacher.]


    [Poster above think bigger, just directly add another vice principal.]


    [Poster above has small aspirations. For being able to solve this problem, who cares about those things?]


    Qiao Yi was just browsing some test papers to calm down. When he opened the forum to check his post again, it had already gained the attention of waves of Peking University students.


    There were already over two thousandments umting at a frightening speed, increasing by tens ofments with each refresh.


    There were also hundreds of private messages.


    It had only been twenty some minutes. If it attracted the appearance of Peking University''s president or Xu Zhiyi, this post would probably explode.


    Qiao Yi hadn''t expected it to be discovered by everyone so quickly, much less such a big reaction.


    It seemed everyone''s enthusiasm for this problem had never waned.


    Xu Zhiyi was currently engrossed in hisb, deeply immersed in his research. The door was suddenly banged open.


    The old professor rushed in, impressive for his seventies.


    The interrupted Xu Zhiyi deeply furrowed his brows, his handsome face clearly showing anger.


    Just as he was about to re up, he heard the old professor say, "Little Yi, don''t be busy. The problem''s been solved."


    Xu Zhiyi immediately lifted his head, the exhaustion from two days without sleep instantly disappearing without a trace.


    "It''s solved?"


    There was no need to even ask which problem the old professor was talking about.


    "It''s solved. Take a look."


    The old professor held his phone up to Xu Zhiyi''s face. His wrinkled old face was flushed red, unable to conceal his excitement and tion.


    Qiao Yi no longer had the heart to study and was browsing thements, looking at the Peking University students'' worshipful words. He couldn''t help feeling excited in his heart, as if he also had a share in these honors.


    "Sis can get into Peking University by rmendation now." Qiao Yi thought.


    Just as he was about to show Qiao Ying, his mother Li Lilian called him to eat dinner.


    Only then did he realize the sky had already darkened.


    Qiao Yi had no choice but to exit the forum, perfectly missing Xu Zhiyi''s private message.


    At the dinner table, Qiao Yi had originally wanted to tell the whole family about Qiao Ying''s high possibility of getting into Peking University by rmendation in front of everyone, to make Father happy and let Mother and Second Sister know Eldest Sister wasn''t as useless as they thought.


    But before he could speak, Mother Li Lilian used her chopsticks to knock against her bowl. "When are you getting the money from the construction site? There are so many mouths to feed at home, the rice bucket is almost empty. Relying on my two thousand plus sry, how can I support so many mouths?"


    Qiao''s Father was also worried about the dyed wages. "The foreman said it would be this mid-month. I''ll ask again then."


    "Mid-month? What day is it today? Who knows if mid-month won''t be end of month again." After Li Lilian spoke, she looked at Qiao Ying, "Since you can earn money, shouldn''t you contribute something to the family after we raised you and spent so much to support your schooling and nurture you? You eat from the family and use the family''s things, now that you have skills and ability to earn money..."


    This was her real motive.


    Qiao''s Father wanted to say something but stopped, only silently looking at Qiao Ying in the end.


    Qiao Ying put down her chopsticks without even lifting her head. "ount."


    Li Lilian''s eyes lit up and she immediately took out her phone to pull up her payment code, beaming ear to ear. "Scan here to directly transfer to Mom''s WeChat."


    Qiao Ying took out her phone.


    Qiao Lingling, who had been quietly eating, couldn''t help but sneak a nce at Qiao Ying''s expensive phone.


    After the money was transferred, Li Lilian held it up to her face. The moment she saw the amount, her smiling face did aplete one eighty degree flip.


    "Only two thousand? Your one phone is over ten thousand yuan, plus yourputer, new clothes and shoes. You only give the family two thousand?"


    "This month''s food expenses for me and Qiao Yi." Qiao Ying didn''t even want to say another word more than necessary.


    Qiao Lingling also snuck a peek at Qiao Yi.


    But Qiao Yi was looking at Qiao Ying.


    "Food expenses? For two? Do you know how expensive oil, rice, and everything is nowadays? Two thousand yuan for two people, how is that enough!"


    Qiao Ying lifted her eyes and coldly looked at Li Lilian, scaring her into immediately shutting up with just one look.

 Chapter 21: Being chased for contact information by Xu Zhiyi; handing in papers in advance

    <h4>Chapter 21</h4>


    Qiao Lingling lost her appetite and fiddled with her chopsticks without eating for a long time.


    Qiao Ying could easily take out two thousand yuan, catching up to her mother''s sry for a month, while she didn''t even have that much for pocket money over a few months.


    Qiao Lingling turned her head to look at Qiao Ying going back to her room, with name brand clothes from head to toe that she wanted to wear but couldn''t afford. No matter how she thought about it, Qiao Lingling couldn''t understand why Qiao Ying suddenly became neither stupid nor useless, and could earn a lot of money.ALL new ??hapters ??n nov(??)lbin(.


    Qiao Ying used to not even be as good as her toes, shrinking her neck, hunching over, doing whatever she said, not even daring to look her in the eye, unable to talk back to her scolding.


    Qiao Lingling couldn''t ept the huge gap brought by Qiao Ying bing excellent.


    Moreover, she also discovered that after losing some weight, Qiao Ying''s whole person had be more beautiful.


    Just thinking that in the near future Qiao Ying would be thinner and more beautiful, Qiao Lingling felt extremely anxious and irritable.


    Looking at the two tes of vegetables that she had no appetite for at all, Qiao Lingling threw down her chopsticks and went back to her room to start studying.


    So what if Qiao Ying bes thin and beautiful and can make money?


    She could only test into a few points, not even enough for the worst university, while her grades were good enough for a key university.


    By then, even if Qiao Ying had money to buy her way into a university, she still wouldn''t be on the same level as her.


    After graduating from university, she would have a decent job, and work in a high-end office building.


    While Qiao Ying didn''t even have a decent diploma, what use was it that she could earn some money?


    Thinking this way, Qiao Lingling finally felt at ease.


    After dinner, Li Lilian suddenly went to Qiao Yi¡¯s room.


    She happened to see Qiao Yi sitting at her desk fiddling with herputer.


    "What are you using thisputer for? Isn''t a phone enough for studying? Let me tell you, ever since your aunt''s son bought aputer, as soon as he gets home from school every day he just ys games. He used to be in the top few in grades, now he''s at the bottom. He ys games until 1 or 2 am every night, and sleeps in ss the next day. Your aunt gets called to school every day. He used to have a decent personality, now his temper is awful, he almost got into a fight with your uncle a few days ago."


    Li Lilian felt strangely satisfied: "Humph, during New Year your aunt was bragging to us that her son was Peking University material. Now forget about Peking University, it would be good if any university wanted him."


    "Little Yi, you have to save face for your mom, you can''t be like him. You have to get into a top university, mom is relying on you in the future."


    "Mom, I''m not ying games, I''m learning programming. After I learn it I can make money like sister, and I''m only studying it on weekends, it won''t affect my studies." Qiao Yi exined helplessly.


    Upon hearing she could make money, Li Lilian didn''t say anything more.


    "How much did your sister spend on thisputer for you?"


    Qiao Yi was silent for a moment, originally not wanting to say, but thinking of her mother and second sister''s attitude towards her big sister, Qiao Yi felt proud for Qiao Ying and honestly said: "Twelve thousand."


    "Twelve thousand?" Li Lilian almost bulged her eyeballs out of their sockets: "This wasteful thing, twelve thousand spent on this."


    Li Lilian was so angry her voice was shaking, wishing she could rush to Qiao Ying''s room right now and confiscate her money.


    "I worked hard raising her all these years, working myself to death to feed and clothe her. She should be filial and give me money, right? Giving parents money to spend is righteous, are you stupid? It''s not like I''m the only one spending the money, don''t you need to eat and wear clothes too? Oh, our family lives so frugally, yet she alone dresses shy and nice..."


    Hearing the vicious words continuously spewing from her mother''s mouth, Qiao Yi closed her eyes, interrupting: "Mom, if there''s nothing else, I need to study."


    Only then did Li Lilian stop talking: "Who said there''s nothing."


    When she heard her mother encouraging her to go ask Qiao Ying for money, Qiao Yi''s expression darkened.


    "Mom, that''s money sister earned herself."


    "What money she earned herself? I''m her mother, what''s hers is mine. I raised her all these years, shouldn''t she be filial to me? It''s natural for children to give their parents money to spend, are you stupid? Taking that money won''t just be me spending it, don''t you need to eat and wear clothes too?"


    Qiao Yi interrupted her mother again: "I''ll get a summer job after the semester ends."


    Seeing that Qiao Yi wouldn''t budge, Li Lilian unleashed her superb tantrum skills again, saying she gave birth to ungrateful children who don''t understand their parents'' hardships, having money only thinking of spending it themselves.


    The louder she yelled, deliberately wanting Qiao Ying in the other room to hear.


    In the end it was Qiao''s father who came to call Li Lilian away.


    After being disturbed by her mother, Qiao Yi forgot about the online forum matter.


    The next day, Monday.


    Qiao Ying was a science student. She had a math exam today, thest big exam before the college entrance exam.


    Qiao Yi: "Sister, you can get full marks right?"


    Qiao Ying: "Want to see me get full marks?"


    Qiao Yi: "Why not if you''re able to? Why let those people mock you?"


    Qiao Ying: "Then full marks it is."


    Hearing this, Qiao Yi felt relieved. She gave Qiao Ying two boiled eggs for breakfast, and said: "Boiled eggs don''t make you fat."


    She had deliberately cooked them early in the morning.


    All morning Qiao Yi was looking forward to Qiao Ying''s exam results.


    She finally remembered the online post.


    After fermenting overnight, she didn''t know what the situation was now.


    During lunch break after morning sses, Qiao Yi hurriedly ate something at the cafeteria then took her phone to the tree at the edge of the school track field.


    Based on the trendst night, Qiao Yi knew her post would definitely blow up, but she still underestimated the impact of this problem.


    Not only countless math enthusiasts and Peking University students, this problem had received widespread attention in the entire mathmunity.


    The sensation it caused far exceeded Qiao Yi''s imagination.


    In just one night, thements had already increased to over 30,000, with 10,000 reposts, and over 100,000 likes.


    Among thements, there were even ounts of professors Qiao Yi admired, pushed to the top by enthusiastic people waiting for her reply.


    Originally everyone''s attention was on the calctions and solution she exposed, but slowly, they all started looking for her.


    So Qiao Yi became the "wanted criminal" of the entire forum.


    Moreover, she discovered this matter had be a hot search on other tforms...


    While browsing thements, an ID named Xu Zhiyi sent her a private message.


    Qiao Yi was surprised.


    [Friend, I''m Xu Zhiyi, can you reply?]


    Without any hesitation, Qiao Yi clicked to open and jumped to the chat with Xu Zhiyi, her heart already racing.


    Looking in, she saw Xu Zhiyi had already sent her private messagesst night.


    [I''m Xu Zhiyi, did you solve this problem yourself? Can I chat with you about the thought process for solving this problem?]


    [Can you give me a contact method?]


    Qiao Yi didn''t reply, so Xu Zhiyi continued sending private messages.


    [Are you there? I''m Xu Zhiyi, can we chat?]


    [If now is not convenient, can we set a time?]


    [Waiting for your reply.]


    Xu Zhiyi had always been Qiao Yi''s idol. Qiao Yi didn''t expect to have a day where her idol was chasing her for contact info.


    Qiao Ying''s exam was in the afternoon,sting two periods.


    When the test papers were handed out and everyone was still looking over the questions, Qiao Ying had already started writing. While other students had just solved two multiple choice questions, Qiao Ying was already on the second page...


    The proctor had just gotten into it when he heard a student wanted to turn in their paper early, when it had only been half a period.


    The proctor was furious, clearly trying to cause trouble.

 Chapter 22: Zero Score

    <h4>Chapter 22</h4>


    The invigting teacher was about to reprimand the disruptive student when he turned his head and saw Qiao Ying, his face immediately darkening.


    Just as he was about to give her a scolding, he thought about how it would affect the other students, so he restrained himself and waved his hand impatiently, signaling Qiao Ying to leave quickly.


    There probably wasn''t a single teacher in the entire third year who didn''t know Qiao Ying. Almost everyone who had taught her would say the same thing with a heart attack: "I have never seen someone as foolish as you!"


    A score of five points! In all the years of teaching, they had never seen such a low score in an exam. It was as if luck had avoided herpletely.


    It wasn''t just about getting lucky with this score; the teachers would have loved to knock on Qiao Ying''s head and see what was inside.


    Not only were her grades poor, but her personality was also unpleasant. She was always gloomy, with her hair covering her face and constantly keeping her head down.


    She was genuinely disliked by people from the bottom of their hearts.


    That being said, it seemed like something was different now.


    She seemed thinner, more attractive, and her whole demeanor had be lively. She even dared to speak loudly.


    Unfortunately, the change hade toote.


    The invigting teacher nced at the few scribbles on the draft paper next to Qiao Ying''s exam paper from a distance, shaking his head and thinking: no hope.


    Qiao Lingling, who was diligently writing, suddenly saw Qiao Ying passing by in the corridor. She looked puzzled at first, then sneered disdainfully.


    So what if she could earn some money by yingputer games? She was still aplete idiot.


    Qiao Ying returned home after evening self-study and immediately sought out Qiao Lingling.


    Suppressing his excitement, he first asked about Qiao Ying''s exam results.


    "I got home at four-thirty," Qiao Ying said.


    They had been given a night off by the school, their final rxation before the college entrance examination. So as soon as she handed in her exam paper, Qiao Ying came back.


    Qiao Lingling quickly realized, "You handed in the paper early?"


    The exam was supposed tost until half past five.


    Qiao Ying replied, "Mhm."


    "Once the resultse out tomorrow, no one will dare to say that you didn''t do well on the exam, even if they step on the multiple-choice questions, they won''t get more than two correct answers."


    Qiao Ying felt that Qiao Lingling was a bit too excited. Qiao Lingling was usually calm and reserved, someone who didn''t like to show her emotions. But now, her cheeks were flushed, which was unusual.


    "Do you have something to tell me?" Qiao Ying asked directly.


    "Sis, you''ve been epted to Peking University through rmendation!"


    "Huh?"


    "The president of Peking University and the math prodigy, Xu Zhiyi, contacted me."


    Qiao Ying raised an eyebrow slightly, showing no particr reaction.


    "I posted the solution process and answer to that problem on the math forum at Peking University yesterday," Qiao Lingling said, showing her phone to Qiao Ying. "Xu Zhiyi contacted mest night, but my mom called me at the time... He wants to meet you and discuss problem-solving methods."


    "The president of Peking University also contacted me, saying that if you''re a student, you can go directly to Peking University to register. He also wants to meet you."


    Qiao Lingling received a direct message from the president of Peking University just a few minutes before evening self-study. When she saw the message, she was so excited that she wanted to run home and tell Qiao Ying immediately.


    However, Qiao Ying remained indifferent, with no emotional expression on her face. "Rmendation? Not interested."


    Qiao Lingling was slightly stunned. "Why?"


    "I''m not interested in mathematics, and I don''t have the time to apany a group of old folks doing useless research. I have many things to do."


    Qiao Yi asked, "Will you take the entrance exam for Peking University?"


    Attending Peking University has always been Qiao Yi''s dream.


    Qiao Ying squinted her eyes, lost in thought. After a moment, she softly opened her red lips, "Peking University, sure."


    The strongest branch of the shadows is hidden in the capital city.


    She couldn''t wait to reunite with her beloved organization and surprise them.


    What kind of surprise should she give them?


    How about sending them a hundred kilograms of TNT?


    Just like how they buried a hundred kilograms of it in the undergroundb in Nanyang.


    A hundred kilograms of TNT explosives delivered to her beloved headquarters.


    Boom, it would be quite a spectacle.


    A sinister and bloodthirsty gleam flickered in Qiao Ying''s eyes.


    Qiao Yi didn''t notice Qiao Ying''s peculiarity. After a moment of silence, he said, "Sis, I''ll support whatever choice you make."


    Considering Qiao Ying''s actual grades, Qiao Yi didn''t think it would be a waste to decline the offer of direct admission.


    Qiao Ying looked at her adorable little brother, and her lips slightly curved up.


    When Qiao Yi saw that expression on Qiao Ying''s face, he felt like she was about to "do something" to him again. His instincts told him to dodge, but in the end, he didn''t move.


    Her obedient and shy demeanor was just like a cat waiting to be petted.


    "So, how should we reply to the President of Peking University and Xu Zhiyi?" Qiao Ying asked.


    But Qiao Yi asked her, "Do you want to attend Peking University?"


    Qiao Yi wasn''t dumb and instantly understood what Qiao Ying meant.


    He nodded heavily, a rare seriousness on his face, and said, "I do, but I want to rely on my own efforts to get into Peking University."


    Qiao Ying smiled indifferently.


    Even if Qiao Yi reced her to report to Peking University, Qiao Ying wouldn''t say anything.


    She was always generous toward those she acknowledged.


    But who wouldn''t like an adorable little brother who was upright, determined, and had aspirations?


    Qiao Ying said, "Then I''ll wait for you at Peking University."


    ---


    Qiao Yi held his phone, pondering how to respond to the President of Peking University and Xu Zhiyi.


    Since Qiao Ying didn''t want the guaranteed admission spot, he naturally couldn''t reveal Qiao Ying''s identity to avoid people bothering her.


    After much deliberation, Qiao Yi chose the simplest refusal.


    In theboratory, Xu Zhiyi frequently became distracted, asionally ncing at the forum page where he had been chatting with Qiao Yi.


    Out of the corner of his eye, he saw the screen move suddenly.


    Xu Zhiyi immediately looked over and when he saw the reply, he grabbed the phone.


    [Sorry, it''s not convenient.]


    Xu Zhiyi anxiously waited for a day and two nights, but this was the reply he received. He became anxious and quicklyposed a message.


    But no matter what he said, even suggestingmunicating through text messages, not disturbing Qiao Yi''s life, or even proposing to have just five minutes to ask a few questions, the other party never replied again.


    ---


    The exam results were soon released.


    The scores were posted, and the students crowded around the bulletin board.


    First ce, Xu Mingchen: 139.


    As expected.


    It was noticed that the school belle, Ye Jingning, dropped from being in the top twenty to over a hundredth ce.


    It seemed that the incident fromst time had a significant impact on her.


    Qiao Lingling, influenced by Qiao Ying, almost got strangled by Qiao Ying that morning and had consecutive nightmares for the following two days. Naturally, her performance in the exams was off.


    She only scored 102.


    She was feeling frustrated when she noticed Qiao Ying''s name boldly disyed at the very bottom of the ranking list.


    Zero points.


    Qiao Lingling almost burst outughing.


    Zero points? How did he manage to score that?


    As the bell rang, the teacher entered the ssroom holding the test papers. "ss monitor, distribute the papers, and for this ss, we will discuss the test."


    "Has everyone received their test papers? Good. Let''s first take a look at question eight. How many times have I exined this in ss..."


    "I have a question." A female voice interrupted the math teacher.


    The teacher looked at Qiao Ying with an expressionless face. "What''s your question?"


    Qiao Ying picked up her own test paper. "Who corrected my paper? Why did I get a zero?"


    "A zero? Wow, setting a new record low."


    "Amazing, I thought five points was the limit. I didn''t expect there was still room for improvement."


    "Compared to the anonymous genius who shocked the entire math forum at Jing University the night before yesterday, how can there be such a huge difference between people?"


    "What forum and what genius?"


    "Don''t you know? It''s all over the hot search. The president of Jing University and the math prodigy Xu Zhiyi are searching the entire inte for the problem solver. They''re only one step away from offering a reward."


    The teacher mmed the podium and frowned at Qiao Ying, who was disrupting the ss. "I corrected it. Why don''t you understand why you got zero?"


    Qiao Ying loosened her grip on the test paper, letting it fall onto the desk. She looked at the teacher and spoke with a firm and resounding tone, "I don''t understand."

 Chapter 23: Breaking into the Principal’s Office; Cheng Jinyan, a golden lawyer

    <h4>Chapter 23</h4>


    The math teacher put down the stack of papers in his hand with a stern face.


    "Some people here, I don''t know whether to say she is fearless orcksmon sense, or she thinks the schoolcksmon sense."


    "The school, in consideration of someone''s feelings, did not make her cheating public. But she herself was eager to make everyone know about it."


    "Cheating? Are you talking about me?" Qiao Ying''s expression was indifferent, with no emotional expression on her face, making it impossible to see what she was thinking.


    But those familiar with her knew that the calmer she was, the more dangerous she became.


    "Are there any other cheaters in the whole grade?"


    "Evidence?"


    "Evidence?" The teacher felt amused and simplyughed out loud, looking at the papers on Qiao Ying''s desk, and asked rhetorically: "Do you still need evidence?"


    "In all my years of teaching, I have encountered all kinds of cheating students, but this is the first time I have seen someone who dares to question the teacher in ss after cheating. I have to say your courage is admirable. If only you had put this courage into your studies, your grades wouldn''t be so low."


    "However, I really underestimated you. I thought with your ability, even if you copied the answers you wouldn''t be able to understand them. I didn''t expect you to copy quite sessfully." The teacher "appreciated" her efforts.


    "You''re a girl, instead of learning good things, you''re learning crooked ways. You usually look quiet and well-behaved, I didn''t expect you to be so gutsy. This time you really let the teacher see you in a new light."


    "After saying all this, you still can''t show any evidence, can you?"


    Seeing Qiao Ying so shameless and relentless, admitting to cheating yet daring to question her in this manner, the teacher ran out of patience.


    "So you think that after scoring 5 points on thest mock exam, you can get full marks this time? Even those who copy homework know to change a couple of things. Even if you want to cheat, you should at least make it look real. Ask your ssmates, do they believe you can get full marks?"


    "You said you didn''t cheat. Fine, I won''t ask about anything else. Just exin thest question to me. Even Xu Mingchen from ss 1 only got the first sub-question right, yet you got the whole question correct. Do you think you''re smarter than Xu Mingchen?"


    Qiao Ying: "Why can''t I be? If he can''t solve it, does it mean others can''t either? In your eyes, can''t underachievers make progress?"


    "Qiao Ying, I was only going to make you reflect during the g raising ceremony next Monday. If you keep messing around like this, just for your cheating, you won''t even be able to take the gaokao."


    "Making usations against students without evidence and threatening their gaokao eligibility, I think you''ve been a teacher for too long."


    As soon as these words came out, the whole ss erupted.


    Everyone looked at Qiao Ying in disbelief.


    "Damn, she''s so brave to say that."


    "Herst two sentences killed it. I never realized she was so awesome before, what made her suddenly change?"


    "But to be honest, even if I cheated I couldn''t have solved thisst question. With her getting only 5 points, how did she manage to do it?"


    "Could she have stolen the answers? I heard she handed in her paper after only 20 minutes or so, there''s no way she could have copied that fast, right?"


    "Hey did you guys notice she lost weight?"


    "Noticed it long ago. Gotta say, she looks quite pretty after losing weight. She''ll look really good if she drops to 90 pounds or so."


    "She''s be different."


    The teacher was so angry at Qiao Ying''s words that she was speechless for a moment. Her chest heaved up and down as she mmed the table: "Qiao Ying, what exactly are you trying to do?!"


    "Simple. Show evidence that I cheated. If you can''t, change my score back and apologize to me." Thest few words came out of Qiao Ying''s mouth crisp and clear.


    "Evidence? What more evidence do you need?! That test paper of yours is irond proof. Go home and ask your parents if you could get that score!"


    The teacher was so angry she couldn''t control her emotions. Just as she was about to say more, Qiao Ying suddenly stood up.


    "What are you doing?"


    Qiao Ying kicked away the obstructing chair and strode out from her seat amidst the noise, heading for the door.


    "Qiao Ying what are you doing? Come back here."


    But Qiao Ying didn''t look back, throwing over her shoulder, "Go find someone who''s not deaf or blind and can understand human speech."


    "How dare you talk to a teacher like that, stop right there!" The teacher was about to go crazy with anger as she chased after Qiao Ying.


    "Damn, she''s so cocky."


    Qiao Ying went straight to the principal''s office.


    The news that Qiao Ying cheated, got a score of zero, yet stubbornly confronted the teacher in "court", shamelessly asking for points, and even rushed to the principal''s office demanding justice, soon spread across the entire school.


    Students from other sses: "She dares to ask for points even after cheating? Did a door smack her brain or what was she thinking?"


    ss 8 students: "Damn, her few lines were so badass."


    The math teacher was the first to arrive, followed by the vice principal, grade director, and Qiao Ying''s ss advisor, who came rushing over after hearing the news.


    After a short while, nearly eight teachers were standing in the principal''s office.


    Upon learning that the protagonist of this incident was Qiao Ying, they all shook their heads.


    The easygoing grade director gently advised: "To err is human, to forgive divine. This matter can be big or small. If you don''t admit your mistakes and keep making trouble, it really could affect your gaokao. Just go back to ss quickly."


    Faced with the intimidation of so many school leaders, any other student would have been scared mute long ago. But Qiao Ying was unfazed, herbativeness in full force: "I want to see a proctor teacher or monitor, otherwise I''ll see you all in court."


    Everyone presentughed when they heard this. Even the good-tempered grade director looked at Qiao Ying as if she were a silly child.


    "I''m not joking." This was thest of Qiao Ying''s patience.


    "Court? With your family''s circumstances, I''m afraid you can''t even get into aw firm, let alone hirewyers." The math teacher scoffed and secretly rolled her eyes. "I think your fall down the stairs gave you a concussion that hasn''t healed yet. If you have money to hirewyers, you should just let your parents take you to the hospital for a checkup."


    Qiao Ying was done talking nonsense with them. She took out her phone and dialed a number, heedless of everyone around her.


    When the ss advisor saw this, she almost cursed in anger: "Qiao Ying, you actually dare to bring a cell phone to school?"


    And take it out in front of the principal no less.


    The ss advisor went forward to confiscate her phone.


    Qiao Ying dodged her and warned coldly: "Snatching others'' personal belongings, do you want to be sued too?"


    "You--"


    The call connected, and a steady male voice came through the receiver: "Hello?"


    Qiao Ying directly turned on the speakerphone: "Lawyer Cheng Jinyan?"


    "This is Cheng Jinyan. May I ask who is calling? How do you have my personal number?"


    "A nameless friend gave it to me. I have awsuit here I want to entrust your firm with, please send awyer over as soon as possible."


    "Cheng Jinyan?" Upon hearing this name, the principal immediately sat up straight.


    Cheng Jinyan, the topwyer in the legalmunity.


    Renowned throughout the legal industry for his perfect undefeated record. His personal firm has practically monopolized the entire industry. He is a coveted sweetheart that countless listedpaniespete for.


    Many people try but cannot hire him, even when offering high fees. Even the prominent Qin family of Beijing once offered a high price to hire him as Qin Hanyue''s personalwyer and as the head of the Qin Group''s legal department, but were refused by Cheng Jinyan.


    How could a teenage student possibly have Cheng Jinyan''s personal contact information? And shamelessly tell Cheng Jinyan to send someone over to fight awsuit for her?


    Nowadays, students are really being poisoned by the fake things online... The principal shook his head, thinking Qiao Ying was either being scammed or crazy.

 Chapter 24: Mayor Feng appeared in the Principal’s Office: Miss Qiao

    <h4>Chapter 24</h4>


    Cheng Jinyan''s apparent identity was awyer.


    In fact, Cheng Jinyan was a person who walked between the underworld and themercial world, half-ck and half-white. He had so many shady cases that no one else dared to take.


    Even the underworld bosses gave him thin face when they saw him, respectfully calling him Mr. Cheng. They even had to give him gifts during holidays and festivals.


    Not only that, everyone was wary of Cheng Jinyan, but also because Cheng Jinyan''s personal background had always been a mysterious and powerful existence.


    There was a rumor that he was the underworld prince, and his father was the boss of thergest underworld organization in Southeast Asia.


    Of course, whether this was true or false, outsiders did not know.


    However, when the opposing family wanted to investigate his background for a homicide case handled by Cheng Jinyan, not only did they not find out anything, but they also got into a lot of trouble.


    Anonymous friend? Cheng Jinyan paused his writing hand when he heard this, and raised his eyes: Ye Si.


    Ye Si''s friend? Howe the voice sounds so young?


    Ye Si was not his real name. Because no one knew his real name, and it was always inconvenient to mention his name due to his identity, he was called Ye Si after a long time.


    Ye Si''s friend, Cheng Jinyan did not dare to neglect: "Where are you? Domestic or overseas? I will immediately arrange for someone to go over."


    Qiao Ying: "Domestic, Yun City, Jiangxia District."


    "I happened to be on a business trip and was about to leave. Tell me the exact location, I''lle over now. You can send me the relevant information and I''ll get up to speed on the way over."


    "Yun City No. 7 Middle School. There is no information. I am with the defendants." Qiao Ying nced at several school leaders whose faces were ugly and said lightly.


    No. 7 Middle School? School?


    Defendants?


    "If you cannot guarantee your personal safety, I can send more people over."


    Due to his professional habits, and the fact that the other party was Ye Si''s friend, Cheng Jinyan simply could not imagine that the client he was facing was actually just some harmless school leaders without any fighting capabilities.


    Qiao Ying: "No need."


    Cheng Jinyan: "Tell me about the situation first."


    Qiao Ying unhurriedly said: "nder, defamation, threats, damage to personal reputation. I am the intiff, the defendants are the school leaders of No. 7 Middle School."


    "..." This was the first time Cheng Jinyan had taken such a case.


    He would never have directly handled such pettywsuits that would not even reach hisw firm.


    But the other party was Ye Si''s friend.


    "Alright, remember to ensure your own safety. Don''t get into unnecessary disputes with them before I arrive. You have the right to remain silent." Cheng Jinyan nced at his watch: "I will get there as soon as possible within 45 minutes." He then asked his assistant to hurry up.


    "Qiao Ying, have you gone mad enough?"


    The ss teacher looked at Qiao Ying as if she was insane, thinking that Qiao Ying must have either damaged her brain from the fallst time, or driven herself crazy from being gloomy all day, mimicking movie plots.


    "Bringing a cell phone to school, you really don''t put school rules in your eyes. This time I have to have a good talk with your parents." The ss teacher came up to snatch the phone again.


    Without any effort, Qiao Ying twisted her outstretched hand and made an armlock. The ss teacher cried out in pain.


    Everyone was shocked by this.


    "Qiao Ying what are you doing, don''t go around hitting teachers. Hurry up and let her go, you are simplywless!" The math teacher jumped out.


    Qiao Ying pushed her away with one hand: "From now on, we are intiff and defendant. Put away your school leader attitude and wait quietly for thewyer toe, then we can all live in peace."


    It seemed like a reminder, but it was actually a warning.


    The ss teacher stumbled several steps before turning around to look at Qiao Ying, furious.


    "Qiao Ying, I see that you are really crazy."


    Everyone felt that Qiao Ying had gone crazy.


    "You are wee to call the police, or I can call for you." After saying that, Qiao Ying directly dialed 110 in front of them.


    They didn''t believe the other party on the previous call was awyer at all, let alone that Qiao Ying could really call someone over.


    But this 110 call was real.


    Having the police show up at school was no small matter.


    The principal''s face immediately turned ugly. He stood up abruptly: "Student, if you dare to make trouble again, do you believe I will expel you?"


    Then he instructed the ss teacher: "Teacher Wang, immediately call this student''s parents over."


    Before the ss teacher could notify Qiao Ying''s parents, an uninvited guest arrived at the principal''s office.


    The principal''s office door was not closed. The person rushed in directly: "So many people here? What kind of big meeting is this?"


    When the principal got a clear look, his expression changed again. He hurriedly walked out from behind his desk, even more excited than seeing his own father: "Yo, Mayor Feng, why are you here?"


    He almost jogged over to shake Feng Teng''s hand.


    Unexpectedly, Feng Teng didn''t take his hand at all. He circled around him like a gust of wind and strode directly to Qiao Ying: "Miss Qiao."


    Qiao Ying saw Feng Teng rush over to her smiling like a sunflower. He stretched out both hands toward her.


    She lowered her eyes slightly to nce at him, and didn''t shake his hand.


    Feng Teng was not bothered at all and retracted his hands. His smile did not diminish but increased, and he introduced himself to Qiao Ying: "Miss Qiao, my surname is Feng, called Feng Teng. I''m the mayor of Yun City."


    Qiao Ying was in a bad mood, so she only nced at him without paying much attention.


    Feng Teng''s sudden appearance made everyone present both shocked and delighted. They were not prepared to wee him, and were stunned by Feng Teng calling Qiao Ying "Miss Qiao" in an almost ingratiating manner.


    Feng Teng''s attitude towards Qiao Ying shocked them even more, and they werepletely unclear about the situation.


    "Mayor Feng, do you know this student?" The principal vaguely felt something was wrong. His heart thumped and he panicked a little.


    Feng Teng: "Miss Qiao is an honored guest of my Feng family."


    The principal was dumbfounded, feeling like his brain buzzed: "What?"


    ss teacher: "Qiao Ying? Her? Mayor Feng, you''re not joking with us right? Qiao Ying''s family lives in the old district, her parents are farmers, how could she be..."


    Feng Teng frowned slightly, displeased: "Don''t I know this myself? My eyes aren''t so blurry that I would recognize the wrong person."


    "I didn''t mean that, it''s just she..." The ss teacher was startled and quickly exined. She looked at Qiao Ying in disbelief.


    The principal reacted quickly to divert the topic: "Mayor, Feng, your sudden visit to our school, is there any directive...?"


    Feng Teng coughed and did not forget his own identity: "The college entrance examination ising up soon. I''m here to care about the students who are about to take the exam."


    The principal immediately started bootlicking: "It is our fortune in Yun City to have you. If our students knew, they would be so happy."


    Feng Teng ignored his ttery.


    "When I came in just now, I heard you guys wanted to expel Qiao...student." Feng Teng pointed at the lineup that was like an interrogation: "What''s going on, what heinous crime did Qiao studentmit?"


    The school leaders he pointed out lowered their heads in retreat.


    The principal quickly said: "Misunderstanding, misunderstanding, all a misunderstanding."


    "Yes, yes, all a misunderstanding..." The math teacher chimed in agreement, swallowing nervously.


    "Heh¡ª" Qiao Ying sneered coldly.


    Feng Teng frowned immediately after.

 Chapter 25: Monitoring Evidence; Talk to My Lawyer.

    <h4>Chapter 25</h4>


    Feng Teng frowned, making everyone present shudder inwardly.


    "It seems this is not a misunderstanding," Feng Teng said in a low voice. "Tell me exactly what happened from start to finish."


    Seeing the situation was not looking good, several school leaders who were unrted tactfully looked towards the math teacher and ss teacher.


    Meeting Feng Teng''s gaze, the math teacher was scared weak at the knees. Facing the silent pressure from the school leaders, she had no choice but to reluctantly stand up and stammer:


    "It...it''s like this, Mayor Feng. Qiao...Qiao Ying''s grades have never been very good, but this time the math test, she suddenly got first in the grade. So..."


    "So you think she cheated?" Feng Teng directly finished her sentence. "Where''s the evidence?"


    "Evi...evidence..."


    The math teacher repeated it several times but was unable to continue. Breaking out in a sweat, she looked to the ss teacher and principal pleadingly.


    However, the others were already too preupied to pay her any attention, directly pretending not to see. The principal as the highest leader of the school had no choice but to try to smooth things over: "This was indeed Teacher Chen''s dereliction of duty."


    Pushing all the responsibility off nice and clean.


    The math teacher cursed the principal for being heartless in her heart, but it was her who caused this situation. She could only admit: "It was my mistake."


    Feng Teng: "In other words, you have no evidence to prove Qiao Ying cheated, but decided Qiao Ying cheated anyway and wanted to expel her. Principal Fang, is this how you handle matters?"


    The fire was redirected at him again, catching Principal Fang off guard. He quickly smiled apologetically and said: "This was a misunderstanding."


    "A misunderstanding? I heard very clearly when I came in," Feng Teng did not give the principal any face.


    This was someone the Qin family had asked him to take care of. Feng Teng did note today to handle matters, only to give face and support to Qiao Ying for the Qin family.


    "Principal Fang, the college entrance exam ising up soon. Qiao Ying is a college entrance exam candidate. Let''s not talk about how you convicted her without any proof, causing psychological damage that will impact her future. I just want to know who gave you the right to arbitrarily expel a college entrance exam student?!" Feng Teng suddenly raised his voice, almost scaring everyone present out of their wits.


    "Yes, yes, it was dereliction of duty by the school. I also hold great responsibility for this matter," the principal wiped sweat nonstop.


    "Humph!" Feng Teng let out a cold humph. Just the aura was enough to make people not dare raise their heads. He no longer paid the principal and others any attention, instead asking Qiao Ying: "Qiao Ying, how do you think we should handle this?"


    If today''s matter was not resolved to Qiao Ying and the Qin family''s satisfaction, he felt his career as mayor woulde to an end.


    In Feng Teng''s eyes, Qiao Ying was someone from the Qin family. What could the Qin family not provide if Qiao Ying needed it? Why would she need to cheat on a small exam?


    Moreover, Qiao Ying daring to get awyer meant she had a clear conscience.


    So he directly ordered the monitors reviewed and the proctor brought over.


    "This..." The principal was in a difficult position. If it really came out that they had wrongly used Qiao Ying... But Feng Teng had already spoken, how could he not obey?


    The math teacher and ss teacher now had confidence however. No one was clearer than them on how terrible Qiao Ying''s grades were.


    With Qiao Ying''s brain, how could she test so well? Unless it was a ghost.


    Up until now, the math teacher still believed Qiao Ying answering questions correctly on stagest time was a fluke.


    Qiao Ying did not stop Feng Teng''s actions.


    Soon, the proctor was brought over.


    Not having fully grasped the situation, the proctor did not dare lie in front of Mayor Feng Teng and truthfully said: "There was nothing suspicious about Qiao Ying''s behavior during the exam that day."


    The monitors were immediately brought up as well.


    Eight or nine pairs of eyes gathered on the screen.


    The monitor footage showed from the proctor handing out papers to Qiao Ying starting to write, handing in the six page exam early after just over twenty minutes. There were no anomalies.


    The math teacher and ss teacher were dumbfounded.


    Just then, the math teacher suddenly recalled Qiao Ying saying to her in the ssroom: "This teacher''s career is about to end."


    The math teacher panicked at the thought of her impending retirement. Disregarding everything, she dragged the progress bar and reyed the monitor footage.


    "This is impossible. How could Qiao Ying get full marks? There must be something wrong." The math teacher was emotional and blurted out her inner thoughts.


    She quickly pointed out the suspicious parts: "Look, when she was answering questions, it was like she already knew the answers beforehand and was just copying them down. Even I couldn''t finish six pages in just over twenty minutes. For the multiple choice, she just nced before writing down answers. This is not something a normal person can do."


    "Knew the answers beforehand? Then we''ll need to check the monitor for the ce where the exams were kept as well? No problem, the police are already on their way. We''ll leave the investigation and evidence collection to them." Qiao Ying was unruffled, and even took the initiative to give the math teacher ideas.


    "Principal Fang!" Feng Teng was furious. "You teachers should be models, but instead you bully a student together. You really are something!"


    The principal was so frightened he almost knelt down on the spot.


    He urgently prodded the math teacher through gritted teeth: "Hurry and apologize to Qiao Ying! The facts are in to see, what more is there to say?"


    The principal was about to be angered to death.


    The math teacher''s mind was aplete mess. Controlled by fear, hearing the principal''s low roar, she only knew to bow and apologize: "Qiao Ying, I''m...I''m sorry, I''m sorry."


    Principal: "This was my mistake and the school''s. The school will take full responsibility. For the harm Teacher Chen has caused Qiao Ying, no matter how it is handled privately or otherwise, we will fully cooperate with Qiao Ying and definitely give her a satisfactory answer. Qiao Ying, what do you think?"


    The principal clearly saw that Feng Teng was going by Qiao Ying''s wishes for everything.


    He was very curious what background this Qiao Ying had that she could make Feng Teng act this way.


    The math teacher, frightened into speechlessness, could only apologize repeatedly. She felt like death was imminent.


    Faced with the principal and math teacher''s pleading, Qiao Ying waspletely unmoved: "How to handle this, discuss it with mywyer."


    Everyone followed her gaze to see a well-dressed, confident looking young man walk in.


    The man was unsmiling, with a contradictory temperament. At first nce he seemed refined and schrly, but on closer look, he also gave off an aura of... deadliness.

 Chapter 26: It’s Qin Hanyu, not Qin Yuchen

    <h4>Chapter 26</h4>


    A man followed behind another man who looked like his assistant. The assistant was carrying a ck briefcase.


    The two were led in by the security guard.


    Clearly, this was thewyer Qiao Ying had mentioned.


    "Who is this?" Feng Teng was able to reach his current position by being shrewd. He could tell at a nce that the other party was no ordinary person.


    The habits of the political arena reflexively manifested, and he strode forward with both hands outstretched to greet Cheng Jinyan.


    "Jinyan Law Firm, Cheng Jinyan." Cheng Jinyan politely shook Feng Teng''s hand. "I''m... " His gaze met Qiao Ying''s, and in that moment he confirmed her identity, "this student''smissionedwyer."


    "Jinyan Law Firm? Cheng Jinyan?" Feng Teng''s eyes widened in surprise.


    How could he not be familiar with this figure?


    Someone had once deliberately sabotaged him, causing him to be embroiled in a public opinion crisis. At the time, he had relied on connections and money in an attempt to hire Cheng Jinyan to fight hiswsuit.


    After making considerable effort, he finally obtained Cheng Jinyan''s contact information, but didn''t even get to meet him before Cheng Jinyan directly rejected the case for being too trivial.


    Yet this legal expert whom even money could not sway had now appeared before him as Qiao Ying''smissionedwyer.


    Cheating on an exam¡ªwas this case really that major?


    Feng Teng did not understand. Even if the Qin family hadmissioned him, there was no way he woulde in person, right?


    But before he could make sense of it, Cheng Jinyan had already walked over to Qiao Ying. "How may I address you?"


    "Qiao Ying."


    Cheng Jinyan nodded. "Ms. Qiao, I hope I''m not toote."


    Qiao Ying: "A bit, but it doesn''t matter."


    Seeing a familiar face, Qiao Ying instinctively responded to Cheng Jinyan casually, havingpletely forgotten that she was Qiao Ying right now, not Blood Shadow.


    Fortunately, Cheng Jinyan didn''t say anything, only taking Qiao Ying''s bluntness as part of her personality. "Alright, please leave the rest to me."


    Qiao Ying actually called awyer?


    Dealing with Feng Teng alone had already left the principal and all the other leaders at a loss. They had barely managed to handle Feng Teng, and now awyer showed up.


    The math teacher''s endurance had reached its limit.


    But the most flustered person right now wasn''t the math teacher¡ªit was the principal.


    It was actually Cheng Jinyan from Jinyan Law Firm!


    The principal was utterly dumbfounded now.


    He felt that, like the math teacher, he would have to retire early.


    With Cheng Jinyan fightingwsuits, not to mention the opposing counsel, even if he went all out against anotherwyer, he could probably get them disbarred.


    The principal even felt that when he woke up tomorrow morning, the No. 7 Middle School that he had painstakingly managed for over 20 years would be gone.


    This time, he was truly afraid.


    And that wasn''t the end of it. Before the principal could catch his breath, the police arrived as well.


    Seeing the room full of people on Qiao Ying''s side, despite the warm weather in early May, the principal broke out in a cold sweat.


    The principal stopped struggling. As the principal, he directly lowered himself to plead with his own student, exining things rationally and appealing to her emotions.


    He was this close to bursting into tears and telling Qiao Ying and Feng Teng about how difficult his journey had been thus far.


    The other school leaders quickly followed suit, and for a time the only sounds that could be heard in the principal''s office were their intermittent pleading, apletely different scene from the "encirclement of Qiao Ying" just over half an hour ago.


    Even with psychological preparation, seeing this kind of situation in person still tested Cheng Jinyan''s professional capabilities, having experienced all kinds of storms.


    He hadn''t even considered that one day he woulde to a school to fight a cheatingwsuit for a student.


    What would his colleagues say when they found out? Based on the expression of his assistant, he could probably guess.


    Cheng Jinyan cried andughed internally.


    "Please stay away from my client." Cheng Jinyan conscientiously shielded Qiao Ying behind him.


    "Those who have always harmed the school''s interests are not the so-called failing students in your eyes, but you parasitescking any sense of right and wrong. Teaching? You''re simply misleading the younger generation." Having said that, Qiao Ying directly told Cheng Jinyan, "Lawyer Cheng, proceed normally through official channels. I will staunchly defend my rights and interests."


    "Education has always been our country''s top priority. Based on today''s matter, I really doubt whether you all can educate the children well and lead them onto the correct path. I''m going to the Bureau of Education right now. Fang Li, you all just wait to bear the consequences of your actions." Feng Teng''s impassioned speech was most dignified.


    The principal''s face was ashen.


    Before returning to ss, Qiao Ying spoke privately with Cheng Jinyan for a while.


    "Although you should proceed through normal channels, Lawyer Cheng, if you really make me go to court, I might have to doubt your professional capabilities." Qiao Ying had no desire to go to court over such trivial matters with such worthless people.


    She, Blood Shadow, what kinds of people did she not dare to kill? What deeds did she not dare to do? What buildings did she not dare to blow up? Having an assassin like herself arguing for herself in court, she truly felt it was inappropriate.


    "Then I would have to doubt my own professional capabilities as well." Cheng Jinyan was not a humorous person, especially with unfamiliar people.


    But for some reason, the girl before him gave him a feeling of seeming familiarity.


    Qiao Ying''s mouth curved up slightly. "Then I''ll leave it to you, Lawyer Cheng. I''ll transfer your legal fees to your ount shortly."


    Cheng Jinyan stopped her. "Since you''re Ye Si''s friend, how could I ept that money?"


    Qiao Ying: "Let''s keep things separate. I''m not ustomed to owing favors."


    Cheng Jinyan nodded slightly without saying anything more. He figured that a friend of Ye Si would notck that amount of money anyway, so there was no point in pushing back and forth.


    "Ms. Qiao, you resemble a friend of mine very much."


    Qiao Ying was silent, but made a habitual raising of her brow.


    Her movement was almost imperceptible, but Cheng Jinyan noticed.


    Looking at Qiao Ying''s eyes and brows, he said, "Truly very simr."


    "She was around your age, also a girl. She was very beautiful, and also very strong. It''s just a pity..." It was just a pity that someone so powerful would meet such an end without even her bones remaining.


    Looking at Qiao Ying before him who resembled Blood Shadow in every way yet gave him an inexplicable sense of familiarity with Blood Shadow, especially in her eyes, Cheng Jinyan felt it must be fate. Although Blood Shadow had died, a girl who looked just like her had appeared, which could be considered a constion to him and Ye Si.


    Rash actions? Was that Ye Si guy nning on fighting to the death with Dark Shadow for her sake? Qiao Ying thought to herself.


    At that time, Feng Teng came out and bid Qiao Ying farewell first, then shook Cheng Jinyan''s hand again, shamelessly asking for one of Cheng Jinyan''s business cards and treasuring it as he put it in his pocket.


    Then he said to Qiao Ying, "Ms. Qiao, I came under Mr. Qin''s orders. I hope my sudden arrival did not startle you."


    Mr. Qin? Cheng Jinyan looked at Qiao Ying in slight surprise.


    Someone who could make the mayor himself act so servile, there was probably only that Mr. Qin from the Qin family in the Capital City.


    Qiao Ying had guessed it would be something like this.


    It was just that she hadn''t guessed that this Mr. Qin was not Qin Yuchen, but Qin Hanyue.

 Chapter 27: Apologize in front of the whole school; I’ll see you again.

    <h4>Chapter 27</h4>


    Things hade to this point, so Qiao Ying decided not to make things difficult and smiled at Feng Teng, who was beaming at her like a sunflower, "Thank you Mayor Feng for taking the time toe here."


    "You''re too kind, it''s my duty," Feng Teng was even happier than if he had won millions in the lottery.


    In order to keep an eye on Qiao Ying at all times, Feng Teng had arranged for people at the school to report any movements to him immediately. So far, the results had been remarkable.


    "Miss Qiao, if you encounter any problems in the future, feel free toe to me. Please don''t stand on ceremony with me," Feng Teng sessfully handed Qiao Ying his business card, "You''re also wee to visit my home anytime."


    Xu Mingchen, the school''s heartthrob, was on his way to the teachers'' office to pick up some materials when he ran into Feng Tenging down the stairs on his way out of the school.


    "Uncle Feng?"


    Xu Mingchen''s father was the deputy mayor. The two families had always been on good terms, so Xu Mingchen had always respected Feng Teng.


    However, the children of the two families - Xu Mingchen and Feng Wenzhong - could not stand each other.


    "Mingchen!" Feng Teng was in an exceptionally good mood andughed as he walked over and patted Xu Mingchen on the shoulder.


    "Uncle Feng, what brings you to my school? Are you here on an inspection?" Xu Mingchen was curious about what had put him in such high spirits.


    "Yes, work. Oh, I remember you''re also a third-year student. Do you happen to know..." Feng Teng stopped mid-sentence as a thought urred to him.


    Xu Mingchen: "Know who?"


    "Oh, no one, it''s nothing."


    Feng Teng had wanted to ask Xu Mingchen to look after Qiao Ying for him. They were the same age and ssmates, and Xu Mingchen was outstanding, so Qiao Ying would definitely be happy. Then...then Xu Mingchen could get close to Qiao Ying...and he would go from being the mayor to the deputy mayor.


    He was too excited and muddled to think straight.


    Feng Teng thought to himself: That was close, I almost ruined my own future prospects.


    Feng Teng suddenly remembered he had a son, although useless, with poor grades, bad temper, ipetent in every way.


    But if he could win Qiao Ying''s favor, he would be set!


    At this time, Feng Teng still didn''t know that his ipetent son, at Huo Chengdong''smand, was looking for Qiao Ying at Seventh Middle School.


    "Never mind, I have to get to the Education Bureau. Keep studying hard!"


    Xu Mingchen watched Feng Teng chatting andughing with his assistant,pletely confused.


    At that moment, the school broadcast sounded:


    [Dear students, this is your principal Fang Li. I''m here to rify something.]


    The teachers immediately quieted the students down to listen to the broadcast.


    [Qiao Ying, a third-year student in ss 8, received a perfect score on her math exam yesterday, but was wrongly used of cheating by her math teacher. After investigation, it has been verified that Qiao Ying was falsely used. Her score has been corrected to 150 points. On behalf of myself and the school, I solemnly apologize to student Qiao Ying...]


    Xu Mingchen stopped in his tracks and looked toward the broadcast room.


    After the principal''s apology, the math teacher spoke: [I am Qiao Ying''s math teacher, Chen...]


    After the math teacher ran out chasing Qiao Ying, the students in ss 8 were left unattended. They all craned their necks, listening to themotion outside.


    They wanted to see what a bloody mess Qiao Ying would look like after being berated.


    But after waiting a whole ss, Qiao Ying had note back looking ashamed, and the math teacher''s whereabouts were unknown. Instead, they heard from students of other sses that several school leaders had gone to the principal''s office for some kind of meeting.


    They guessed it must have been about Qiao Ying''s cheating. They couldn''t help but admire Qiao Ying''s guts for actually going to the principal''s office.


    Even if she ended up suspended or faced even more severe consequences, just having the courage for that moment was enough to gain their admiration.


    So when the principal''s apology was broadcasted, not a single one of the 50+ students didn''t drop their jaws in shock, and all doubted whether their ears were working properly.


    After a brief, bizarre silence, the ss erupted in chaos, at one point uncontroble.


    The teacher''s tapping on the podium was drowned out by the heated discussion.


    "Holy crap, can someone tell me what Qiao Ying did?"


    "Qiao Ying is awesome! Old Fang is usually so harsh, yet she got him to personally apologize to her in front of the entire school. This is absolutely unprecedented in history, it should be recorded in our family lineage to glorify our ancestors!"


    "Does anyone know what went down in the principal''s office over thest few dozen minutes? I''m willing to pay a month''s worth of breakfast money to hear the gossip."


    "How did she pull it off?"


    "Qiao Ying scored 150 points? Haha, this is definitely the most ridiculous thing I''ve ever heard in my life."


    In addition to the timid Qiao Ying brazenly going to the principal''s office and ultimately making the principal and teacher apologize, which was as shocking as idiocy, the im that the infamous school dummy Qiao Ying scored a perfect 150 was equally unbelievable.


    "She got 150 points? I heard Qiao Lingling from the ss next door say she finished the exam and left in under 20 minutes. Can someone exin to me how she couldplete the entire test and get a perfect score in just over 20 minutes? Even copying the answers directly wouldn''t be that fast."


    "The principal said it was verified after investigation. What kind of investigative method was that? Did they check the surveince footage?"


    "Not sure, but I just saw the police show up, so..."


    "So can Qiao Ying tell me how to perfectly cheat while evading monitoring and the police? This failing student urgently needs to know."


    "Having been ssmates with Qiao Ying for almost three years, Qiao Ying''s intellect tells me it''s impossible for her to score 150. But the principal and math teacher''s statements in person, along with the police who just left, tell me she did in fact get 150. The only possible exnation is that this is a supernatural event."


    "That''s impossible. How could Qiao Ying''s pig brain possibly get a perfect score?" Qiao Lingling was the most agitated.


    When she learned that Qiao Ying had not only talked back to the teacher for cheating, but also went to the principal''s office to kick up a fuss, the long-suppressed Qiao Lingling felt a sense of vengeance, keeping her in a state of excitement. So when she heard the broadcast, she immediately lost control of her emotions.


    Coming to her senses, she found the whole ss looking at her while the teacher frowned.


    Qiao Lingling instantly turned red from her face to her neck.


    She hurriedly lowered her head and sat down. Never having lost face like this before, she just wanted to crawl into a hole.


    Qiao Ying!


    Qiao Lingling gnashed her teeth, wishing she could chew Qiao Ying up into pieces. She clearly med everything on Qiao Ying.


    Xu Mingchen was about to return to ss with the materials the teacher asked for, but saw Qiao Ying standing downstairs talking to a refined, distinguished-looking businessman.


    The two were chatting happily, and the mature gentleman even handed something to her.


    Standing on the stairs, Xu Mingchen looked at Qiao Ying''s back facing him, standing casually with her hands in her pockets. His first thought was that Qiao Ying seemed different from before.


    But thinking of the recent broadcast, he couldn''t help feeling aversion.


    Like everyone else, Xu Mingchen absolutely did not believe the school dummy known as Qiao Ying could get a perfect score.


    He also didn''t know what method she had used to evade both the monitoring and proctors.


    Cheng Jinyan said, "I hope we meet again."


    Qiao Ying: "We will."


    Qiao Ying spoke with great certainty. It was unclear whether this was just her manner of speech, or meant something more.

 Chapter 28: The President of Beijing University asked Qinhan to look for the answer

    <h4>Chapter 28</h4>


    Cheng Jinyan didn''t think too deeply about it. Instead, he said half-jokingly, "Then I hope the next time we meet will be a cheerful andfortable asion."


    Qiao Ying smiled and said, "Don''t worry, it definitely won''t be like today."


    If Cheng Jinyan were to take on anotherwsuit that embarrassed his professional capabilities like this again, even chanting the Eight Immortals every night wouldn¡¯t help.


    Just then, Cheng Jinyan noticed Xu Mingchen standing on the stairs. He said to Qiao Ying, "That seems to be your ssmate." He saw that Xu Mingchen had been staring at them the whole time, or rather, staring at Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying had noticed someone behind her early on, but didn''t pay any attention. When she heard what Cheng Jinyan said, she reflexively looked back.


    In just one second, she retracted her gaze. "I don''t know him," she said, without even the slightest hesitation.


    Qiao Ying''s casual "I don''t know him" made Xu Mingchen frown.


    To Xu Mingchen, considering Qiao Ying had previously delivered breakfast and love letters to him, calling her a clingy booger was still an understatement.


    Yet she dared not admit what she had done.


    But to Qiao Ying, it really was just "I don''t know him."


    Xu Mingchen felt it was hypocritical and also felt a burst of irritation.


    He walked straight past the two.


    However, after walking some distance away, he inexplicably looked back again.


    He saw Qiao Ying still standing in her original spot, watching as the man left.


    Xu Mingchen sneered to himself in his heart and stopped paying attention. He entered the teaching building.


    In the eyes of the top student Xu Mingchen,cking motivation was even more despicable than cheating for high scores.


    Qiao Ying looked at Cheng Jinyan''s business card in her hand. Her fingers bent slightly and in the next second, the business card that others coveted like a precious treasure was flicked into the trash can.


    Qiao Ying walked at a steady pace, following behind Xu Mingchen back to the ssroom.


    How could she not have Cheng Jinyan''s contact information?


    Did she need this thing if she wanted to find him?


    The moment Qiao Ying appeared in the ssroom, she was met with the unanimous gazes of her ssmates.


    These gazes contained admiration, doubt, appraisal.


    Even the teacher watched her walk from the door to her seat.


    These gazes lingered for a long time without retracting. The scene was somewhat ridiculous, yet the person involved acted as if they were invisible, calmly doing her own thing.


    It had to be said, this kind ofposure was not something ordinary people could have.


    That night after returning home, Qiao Ying went for her usual night run as always.


    After finishing her run anding back, she saw the lights aze in the Qiao family courtyard and a small car and electric scooter parked at the door.


    Voices could be hearding from inside.


    Qiao Ying had extremely good hearing. She instantly discerned who the people were.


    She pushed open the courtyard gate and saw Principal Fang Li and her math teacher, as well as the four members of the Qiao family standing in the living room.


    On the ground was a pile of expensive gifts, and on the table were two bulging paper bags, with their contents easy to guess.


    "Xiaoying, you''re finally back. Come over quickly and help your dad understand what is going on here. I''m having a bit of trouble understanding. Tell your dad what happened." Qiao''s father waved his hands repeatedly calling Qiao Ying over, while inviting the principal and teacher to sit down again. His sun-darkened face showed utter confusion and nervousness.


    Qiao''s father had lived half his life and the highest status people he had seen were construction foremen and engineering bosses at work sites. Usually it was him ordering people around. When had he ever had a principale bearing gifts and money, speaking to him gently and humbly?


    Even the usually sarcastic and arrogant Li Lilian had be gentle, speaking softly.


    "There''s nothing to exin. If you don''t take your things and leave right now, I''ll have Qin Hanyuee personally escort you out." Qiao Ying didn''t stop walking and headed straight into her room to grab clothes and shower.


    Qiao Ying''s attitude and words stunned the Qiao family for a moment, leaving them unable to react.


    "Mr. Qiao." The principal and teacher grabbed Qiao father''s hands as if clutching at a lifeline.


    Qiao father snapped back to his senses and hurriedly promised he would help smooth things over.


    Ever since she was little, Qiao Ying''s grades had been terribly low. Qiao father was no stranger to being called to school and lectured by young teachers, leaving the middle-aged man unable to hold his head high.


    Yet now, the principal was deferentially addressing him as Mr. Qiao and grabbing his hand.


    Never having experienced such a scene before, Qiao father felt nervous and uneasy, afraid that Qiao Ying had caused some trouble.


    After Qiao Ying finished her shower and came out, seeing that the people were still there, she frowned in displeasure and looked at the two.


    Just this one look caused the principal and teacher to let go of Qiao father''s hands as if electrocuted.


    "Then...then we''ll take our leave first and not disturb your family''s rest." The two practically fled.


    But before they made it out of the courtyard, they suddenly heard Qiao Ying''s voice: "Wait."


    The two turned around anxiously yet expectantly. "Qiao?"


    But Qiao Ying just coldly spat out two words: "The stuff."


    The two didn''t dare say anything and hurriedly went back to grab the gifts on the ground.


    Seeing the principal take away the paper bags on the table, Li Lilian immediately called out, "Principal Fang!"


    She stubbornly chased after the principal for a few steps, then turned and red angrily at Qiao Ying, "You little wretch, do you know what''s inside those bags? There''s 100,000 yuan inside!"


    Qiao Ying nced coldly at her and didn''t bother responding. She went back to her room and shut the door.


    Li Lilian wouldn''t let them take the money back and hurriedly chased after them.


    "Xiaoyi, exactly what is going on here? Tell your dad again." Qiao father had actually understood very clearly. He just didn''t believe like everyone else that Qiao Ying could test so high, much less believe that because of this one thing the principal would personallye apologize to him with gifts.


    Based on the principal and teacher''s attitudes, Qiao father felt things couldn''t be so simple. Also, who was this Qin Hanyue that Qiao Ying mentioned? He did seem to recall that was the name of their city mayor in Yuncheng.


    Qiao Yi ryed the events again.


    Although Qiao father found it hard to believe, with the principal and teachering to apologize, he had no choice but to believe it. He said approvingly, "I knew you and Lingling are so smart. How could your big sister really be that poor in school?"


    "It''s absolutely not like that!" Qiao Lingling practically jumped up and down. "How could she possibly get full marks? She must have cheated but they just don''t have evidence. If she hadn''t found the police to blow up the matter, the principal and them wouldn''t havee." Qiao Lingling gritted her teeth, her pretty face twisted slightly.


    "Big sister isn''t stupid at all. Her poor grades before were just because she didn''t want to test well," Qiao Yi immediately stood up for Qiao Ying.


    "Didn''t want to test well? Hah!" Qiao Lingling found it downrightughable. "Only a fool would believe what she says."


    "The problem the Beijing University president publishedst year, big sis solved it. Go take a look yourself on the Beijing University math forum if you don''t believe me."


    "Do you even know what you''re saying?" Qiao Lingling felt it was getting more and more ridiculous.


    Qiao Lingling was good at math and dreamed of getting into Beijing University like Qiao Yi, so she naturally also followed the Beijing University math forum.


    Qiao Yi didn''t want to discuss it further with her and went back to his room.


    Seeing Qiao Yi''s "believe it or not" attitude, Qiao Lingling also started doubting herself.


    So she stubbornly went back to her room, picked up her battered phone that needed charging seven or eight times a day, and opened up the forum...


    Leaving Qiao father standing alone in the living room, the slow-witted man finally reacted after some time and hurriedly went to see the principal off.


    Beijing¡ª


    Qin Hanyue was a workaholic through and through. By the time he got home from thepany, it was already past 10 o''clock at night.


    "Young Master, Principal Zhang has been waiting for you all evening." The butler came out to greet him upon hearing the car engine.


    "Why didn''t you inform me?" Qin Hanyue strode up the stairs heading inside.


    "Principal Zhang said not to disturb you."


    On the living room sofa sat an elderly man wearing old prescription sses,pletely engrossed in something on his phone, asionally pushing his sses up his nose.


    Hearing the butler say he was back, the old man quickly lifted his head.


    He saw the man''s tall and upright figure, his imposing manner. The tailored high-end bespoke suit made him look even nobler and more refined than world-famous models. The crisp pant creases were sharp as a knife. In just a few strides he was before him.


    "You waited sote here, why didn''t you just call me if you had business with me?" Qin Hanyue took off his suit jacket and handed it to a nearby butler.


    "I knew you were busy! I''ll skip the pleasantries ¡ª I came to ask a favor today."


    "Go ahead." Qin Hanyue sat down on the sofa and poured a cup of tea for the elder.


    "I want you to help me find someone. Here''s what happened: Last year, some old professor colleagues and I came up with a problem for fun. But we couldn''t solve it even after two months. So I posted it online, and it wasn''t until two days ago that someone finally solved it. But I haven''t been able to contact this person no matter what."


    The old man was none other than Zhang Chengyong, the president of Beijing University.

 Chapter 29: Hacker Genius; Backtracked

    <h4>Chapter 29</h4>


    ¡°Look, it¡¯s this person.¡±


    Zhang Principal held up his phone to Qin Hanyue¡¯s face, pointing to the post Qiao Yi had made on the forum to show him.


    Qin Hanyue first nced at the ID, and then was drawn in by the six pictures in the post.


    He took the phone and looked at the pictures. His first thought was: This handwriting isn¡¯t bad.


    Then he read through the process of solving the problem.


    Qin Hanyue was born in Zurich and grew up in Los Angeles. While studying in Country M, he had helped manage his family''s enterprises there, and at the same time started his own personalpany, sessfully taking it public within a year. After studying abroad, he resolutely returned to China and enrolled in Capital University. At twenty years old he officially took over the Qin Group, and he had always been both student and friend to Zhang Principal.


    Seeing Qin Hanyue looking at the problem, Zhang Principal said, ¡°I was originally going to take this problem and ask you, but you¡¯re so busy running your enterprises, this old man didn¡¯t dare take up your time. It¡¯s really not easy getting to see you!¡±


    Qin Hanyue didn¡¯t have much interest in the problem. After quickly ncing over it, he said, ¡°Don¡¯t they have real name registration on the forum?¡±


    ¡°No, if they had real name registration I could have just had the administrator look into it directly, why would I speciallye find you? Our Capital University forum only requires real name registration for faculty and students here, these ¡®visitors¡¯ don¡¯t need it, but their posts andments do still need to be reviewed by the administrators before being published.¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°Have you contacted him?¡±


    ¡°Both myself and your junior fellow student Xu Zhiyi have contacted him, this old man made quite a generous offer, but he just replied it was inconvenient, and after that he stopped responding to this old man. Your junior fellow student Xu Zhiyi was even preparing to get a hacker to look up his IP address, I figured that wouldn¡¯t be too good, so I came to ask your help!¡±


    ¡°Then how do you want me to find him?¡± Qin Hanyue put down the phone.


    ¡°You have such great abilities, surely you must have a way? Just get one of your technical staff to help me check, that¡¯s all.¡±


    ¡°How is that any different from Xu Zhiyi getting a hacker?¡±


    ¡°Uh...¡± Zhang Principal pushed his sses up the bridge of his nose. It seemed there really was no difference. Seeing Qin Hanyue¡¯s faint smile, Zhang Principal stubbornly said, ¡°The nature is still different.¡±


    Qin Hanyue didn¡¯t say anything more, and had someone call over his assistant Qin Yan.


    Not only was Qin Yan Qin Hanyue¡¯s assistant, he was also the world¡¯s 10th ranked hacker Q. Very few people knew this identity.


    Many of the Qin Group¡¯s security systems came from Qin Yan¡¯s hands.


    Having a top hacker like him look up a simple IP address really was beneath his abilities.


    ¡°How long will this take?¡± Zhang Principal impatiently asked, ¡°The day he made that post, I happened to have a headache re up and took medicine at home lying down all day, so I wasn¡¯t able to contact him right away. I¡¯m afraid he¡¯ll feel I¡¯m not sincere enough, and refuse to meet with me. That¡¯s why I want to find him quickly.¡±


    Most geniuses have unique personalities.


    Xu Zhiyi was one such example.


    ¡°Very quickly, within three minutes.¡± Qin Yan opened up hisputer and started operating.


    Zhang Principal crowded in to watch. Seeing all that quickly shing data he didn¡¯t recognize any of it, and couldn¡¯t help sighing at society and technological progress.


    Qin Yan went through some operations, and was just about to lock onto the other party¡¯s IP address, when a big blinking red exmation mark suddenly popped up on the screen, warning of danger.


    ¡°What is this?¡± Even someone clueless like Zhang Principal could see something had gone wrong.


    Qin Hanyue, who was sitting to the side looking at his phone, heard themotion and asked, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±


    ¡°The other side has set up a firewall.¡± Qin Yan replied. After some effort he sessfully broke through it and confirmed the location of the other device.


    ¡°It¡¯s in Yun City.¡±


    Yun City again. Qin Hanyue¡¯s eyes slightly lifted.


    This little Yun City really has been a bit unstabletely.


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°Keep narrowing down the location.¡±


    ¡°Got it.¡± Qin Yan confidently responded.


    But after a few minutes, his brow first furrowed, and then his mood lifted, as he said with interest, ¡°How intriguing.¡±


    Zhang Principal looked at the suddenly energetic Qin Yan, then looked at Qin Hanyue, wanting to say something but not daring to ask, afraid to disturb Qin Yan.


    Qiao Yi was using his phone to look up information.


    Suddenly a shing exmation mark and line of text appeared on the screen.


    [Device is under unidentifiedwork attack, system protecting, please repair as soon as possible]


    After that the screen turned blood red, followed by a ck skull appearing, giving him a fright.


    Qiao Yi thought he must have identally tapped something. He wanted to close the background and return to the home screen, but no matter what he did the phone wouldn¡¯t respond.


    Trying to turn it off didn¡¯t work either.


    If this was his old phone from before, Qiao Yi wouldn¡¯t have cared too much, and would have just waited until the next day to show Qiao Ying.


    But this frighteningly expensive new phone had just been bought not long ago. He was normally very careful picking it up and putting it down, afraid of bumping or scratching it.


    So Qiao Yi didn¡¯t care if Qiao Ying was asleep or not, and hurriedly took it to show her.


    Qiao Ying had just gotten out of the shower, and was bored, when Qiao Yi came to find her with the phone.


    ¡°Sis, I think my phone got a virus, look.¡± Qiao Yi had learnedputer skills from his sister for two days, and knew quite a bit of technical vocabry now.


    ¡°Were you looking at inappropriate sites for minors?¡± Qiao Ying nced at it and arched a brow.


    Qiao Yi¡¯s ears grew hot. ¡°I wasn¡¯t looking at anything, I was just searching for study materials when the phone suddenly ended up like this.¡±


    Whether it was a virus or an attack, how could Qiao Ying as the world¡¯s number one hacker not recognize it instantly. She was just teasing him a bit.


    Seeing Qiao Ying¡¯s unconcerned, nearlyughing expression, Qiao Yi awkwardly muttered, ¡°You sure do talk like...¡±


    ¡°Like what?¡± Qiao Ying waspletely unbothered. She took Qiao Yi¡¯s phone and opened up herputer.


    Qiao Yi didn¡¯t want to chat about such things with his sister, and hurriedly changed the subject, ¡°Sis, what¡¯s going on with my phone?¡±


    ¡°Someone attacked it.¡±


    ¡°Who?¡± Qiao Yi looked at his weird phone screen then looked at Qiao Ying¡¯s nearly dizzyingly fast operations, involuntarily bing nervous.


    This was his first time encountering something like this.


    ¡°It¡¯s not an indiscriminate attack.¡± Qiao Ying said instead.


    ¡ª¡ªAt that time, at the Qin Family and Qin Hanyue¡¯s residence.


    ¡°Still not done?¡± Qin Hanyue put down his phone. It had already been over ten minutes.


    Looking up he saw Qin Yan¡¯s deeply furrowed brow and exceptionally solemn expression. Sweat was streaming down his forehead and temples without him realizing it, and the air around him had be stifling.


    Zhang Principal looked between Qin Yan and theputer, not daring to ask a single question, afraid of disturbing Qin Yan.


    Qin Yan¡¯s hands sped up more and more, soon only the cking sound of the keyboard could be heard. He felt his mouth go dry.


    ¡°The other side discovered me, not only strengthening their firewall but breaking through mine, and also...¡± As he operated he quickly exined.


    And also: ¡°My device got reverse traced.¡± Qin Yan¡¯s hands abruptly stopped as he raised his head to look at Qin Hanyue.

 Chapter 30: Qiao Ying and Qin Hanyue Fight; Deadly return

    <h4>Chapter 30</h4>


    Meanwhile, a map with crisscrossing routes and a shing red dot in the middle appeared on Qiao Ying''sputer screen.


    Qiao Yi asked, "Where is this?"


    Qiao Ying replied, "Capital City."


    Capital City, Qin Family.


    "Capital City?" Qiao Yi was puzzled, "What are they trying to do?"


    Qiao Ying exined it to him, "Probably something rted to Capital University."


    Qiao Yi reacted very quickly, "That math problem?"


    The only thing that could link him to Capital City was the post on the Capital University Mathematics Forum.


    "They are looking for you," Qiao Ying took a deep breath. She thought Capital University was making too big of a fuss, but considering even the math genius Xu Zhiyi could not solve this problem, using such means was reasonable.


    However, Qiao Yi said, "It''s a bit too impolite."


    If he remembered correctly, Qin Hanyue, the head of the Qin family, graduated from Capital University. So if he guessed correctly, Capital University must have asked for his help. In her previous life, Qiao Ying had heard Qin Hanyue''s name mentioned everywhere. She had always been very interested in this mysterious figure.


    "Since that''s the case, let''s send them a gift in return," Qiao Ying''s mischievous side emerged.


    Qiao Yi asked, "Send a gift? What gift? How?"


    Qin Hanyue reached out his hand and Qin Yan immediately gave him theptop.


    After the results, Qin Hanyue tried to attack the firewall set up by the other side again.


    After a few rounds, Qin Hanyue was also getting interested.


    While Qiao Ying was preparing a return gift, her device prompted an attack again. She immediately blocked it and counterattacked.


    After exchanging a few moves, Qiao Ying realized this person was not the same as before. This person''s skills were obviously better than the previous one.


    From the previous person''s technical approach, Qiao Ying deduced that he should be Q, ranked tenth on the hacker leaderboard.


    As for thetter... she couldn''t figure out who it was.


    The Qin family really had hidden dragons and crouching tigers.


    Qin Hanyue was not on the leaderboard, but Qin Yan - Q, ranked among the top ten hackers, was trained by him.


    The two went back and forth.


    Like others, Qin Hanyue''s hacking skills were as sharp as a de, striking at critical points. Qiao Ying was careless for a moment and he seized the opportunity to slip through a loophole.


    Qin Hanyue took the chance to narrow down the scope, "Jiangxia District."


    It was not an unfamiliar ce either - he remembered that a few days ago he had gone with Qin Yuchen to visit the lifesaver, which was in Jiangxia District.


    Qiao Ying, who became famous at a young age with a great reputation, lost for the first time. She narrowed her eyes slightly.


    Just as Qin Hanyue was about to further narrow the scope, the webcam light on theputer suddenly shed.


    He reacted swiftly by lowering theptop slightly, so the camera was stuck right at his chest.


    What Qiao Ying saw was the man''s half body in a suit, and the ck belt around his waist and abdomen, full of an air of abstinence - Qin Hanyue had theptop on hisp.


    Although she couldn''t see his face, she could vaguely see a corner of the luxurious decor behind him.


    "Who is this?" Qiao Yi asked, and immediately shut his mouth, thinking the person on the screen might hear him.


    "He can''t hear us," Qiao Ying said, her eyes falling on the man''s slender and well-defined right hand resting in front of the screen. There was a mole on the first joint of his right index finger.


    Very sexy.


    Qin Yan, who was standing aside, stared with wide eyes when he saw that the other party had actually monitored them.


    Since she didn''t see his face, Qiao Ying was not interested in looking at the man''s upper body. After secretly sending the gift, she stopped entangling with him further and gave the phone back to Qiao Yi.


    "My phone is fine now, right?" Qiao Yi turned on his phone again and found it back to normal.


    After confirming with Qiao Ying again about the guaranteed admission, Qiao Yi went back to his room and deleted the post.


    At this time, the post had over 120,000 likes, with over 60,000 reposts andments. All kinds of people were there, and even many foreigners.


    Qiao Yi didn''t feel regret at all.


    He directly rified his attitude by deleting the post.


    Qin Hanyue handed theptop back to Qin Yan and asked, "Should be one of the top few on the leaderboard. You''ve dealt with them a lot, can you recognize who it is based on the skills?"


    After thinking about it, Qin Yan said solemnly, "Looking at the approach, it''s like X, ranked first." Though he was extremely excited inside.


    X, ranked first, was his idol.


    "It does seem like his style, doing math problems and posting like that," it was quite absurd.


    Qin Hanyue was quite interested in getting to know this genius hacker whose style was so unpredictable that he couldn''t get a read on him at all.


    He was now certain that this X was the same person as the math genius.


    Principal Zhang listened for a long time without understanding anything, so he interrupted, "Did you find him?"


    "No need to look anymore, go back and rest early, Principal. I''ll have someone send you back, or arrange a room for you," Qin Hanyue said.


    "You didn''t find him?" Principal Zhang looked very disappointed.


    If even Qin Hanyue couldn''t find him, then there was no one in the world who could.


    "The conditions you offered, he doesn''tck any of them. He was probably just bored and wanted to satisfy his itch by doing this problem," Qin Hanyue said.


    No matter if it was X or not, with such skills and intelligence, how could he care about the conditions Principal Zhang offered?


    Moreover, the X he knew was a free man.


    Principal Zhang thought about it and realized it was true. The other party was someone more brilliant at math than the genius Xu Zhiyi, so why would heck those conditions?


    The conditions he proposed were too petty for the other person after all.


    Subsequently, Principal Zhang discovered that the post on the forum had been deleted and couldn''t be found no matter how much he tried refreshing it.


    He thought to himself: Looks like the other party is angry.


    The next day


    Qin Group


    Qin Yan had not slept all night and started the morning meeting with hisptop.


    "This is thetest development progress of the Blue Bay Resort," Qin Yan operated hisptop and opened a folder.


    The information appeared on the huge electronic screen behind Qin Hanyue.


    The Qin family''s business spanned the world with involvement in multiple industries. One of them was the country''srgest real estate tycoon.


    Qin Yuchen was focused on the meeting, and when he looked up at the electronic screen behind Uncle Qin Hanyue, he blurted out, "Whoa!"


    The executives in the meeting room also widened their eyes, each with an amazing expression on their face.


    Qin Yan was a bit absent-minded and reacted slowly. He turned around in puzzlement.


    When he saw what was on the screen behind Qin Hanyue, Qin Yan almost spat out a mouthful of blood.


    Qin Hanyue was fiddling with a pen in his hand. He scanned the executives before swiveling his chair with his long legs.


    Qin Yan stared wide-eyed, suddenly fully awake. He scrambled to close it but couldn''t no matter what.


    When Qin Hanyue turned around, what entered his eyes were naked male and female bodies entwined together, uncensored.


    Being the closest to the screen, the visual impact on Qin Hanyue was exceptionally strong.


    Not only could Qin Yan not close it, hisptop even began malfunctioning. Explicit color pictures rushed to appear on the electronic screen one after another. Finally, an intense video came on, apanied by wonderful sounds.


    Qin Hanyue, who was sessfully aggravated in both the eyes and ears, immediately darkened his face.


    This was Qiao Ying''s return gift.


    The usually serious conference room became colorful, filled with the woman''s passionate moans.


    Qin Yan was so anxious that he broke into a sweat, "Boss Qin..."


    "Cough~ Assistant Qin, keeping such things on workputers can easily lead to mistakes. Remember to save them elsewhere next time," Qin Yuchen said with a suppressedugh, the wound on his face hurting from holding it in.


    For Qin Yuchen who had feared Uncle Qin Hanyue since he was little, being able to watch the usually moral and stern uncle forced to watch porn in public was something he couldugh about for years.


    "Boss, there''s a virus in myputer," Qin Yan tried to defend himself.


    He couldn''t turn it off no matter what, so in a moment of desperation, Qin Yan grabbed the remote control on the table and smashed the electronic screen.


    With a "bang", the middle of the electronic screen cracked, but didn''t break entirely. The sound even strangely got louder.


    "I''ll pay for it," Qin Yan said with a crying face to Qin Hanyue.


    "Actually~ you just need to turn off the disy," Qin Yuchen reminded.


    Things were fine before Qin Yuchen said that. But after hearing it, Qin Yan wanted to cry even more.


    Qin Yan had seen all kinds of situations by Qin Hanyue''s side, but this time he waspletely shocked stupid. It was more terrifying than being chased by someone with a gun.


    He simply hadn''t paid attention to what he grabbed, and didn''t remember to use the remote control to turn it off either. Seeing Qin Hanyue''s increasingly darkening face, he could only think of smashing the disy.


    As for why he didn''t smash his ownputer, it was because there was too much information in hisputer to smash.


    Qin Hanyue naturally knew it was the ghost of that person fromst night, and he didn''t me Qin Yan too much for not checking it first.


    "Dismissed." He threw out a sentence and strode out of the conference room withrge steps.


    Qin Yuchen went over and patted Qin Yan on the shoulder, "Assistant Qin, courageous, this is the first time I''ve seen my third uncle''s face so ck."


    That third uncle of his usually had good self-cultivation.


    Qin Yan was in tears, hurried to clear the virus, and checked his ownputer, only to find that all the information inside had been reced with colorful pictures and videos.


    Qin Yan held hisputer with tears streaming down his face.


    Had he offended his idol this time?


    However, he thought to himself that if the personst night was really X, after this incident today he would have to consider climbing the wall to change idols.


    Too vicious!

 Chapter 31: Joe’s Fight

    <h4>Chapter 31</h4>


    "Did you delete the post on the forum?" Qiao Lingling got up early in the morning and found the post was gone, so she ran to Qiao Yi''s room to ask.


    Qiao Yi''s ount on the Capital University Math Forum was always known to Qiao Lingling. She just didn''t understand why, since the problem was made up by Qiao Ying, he didn''t make an ount himself to post it but had Qiao Yi post it instead.


    At this time, Qiao Lingling still didn''t believe that Qiao Ying could solve the problem.


    Qiao Yi: "Yeah."


    "Why?"


    "Does this need a reason?"


    Seeing that Qiao Yi was indifferent to her but got along well with Qiao Ying, Qiao Lingling was extremely imbnced in her heart.


    Originally, Qiao Yi was aloof and detached from everyone due to his personality, which was fine, but now what was this?


    Even if she didn''t really like thisme younger brother, and didn''t even want her ssmates and friends to know she had such ame younger brother, she just couldn''t stand Qiao Yi ignoring her and caring about Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Lingling suppressed the dissatisfaction in her heart and asked, "Didn''t you say that solving the problem could guarantee admission to Capital University? Has Qiao Ying been admitted?"


    "Yes, I did receive private messages from the president of Capital University and Xu Zhiyi, but my sister doesn''t need it. She can get into Capital herself." Qiao Yi said, putting on his schoolbag and saying to Qiao Lingling blocking the door, "I have to go to school now."


    Even Xu Zhiyi privately messaged her?


    Qiao Lingling had always been arrogant and aloof. When almost all the girls in the school liked the school hunk Xu Mingchen, she was thinking of working hard to get into Capital University to see the math genius Xu Zhiyi.


    "She refused?!" Qiao Lingling stared in disbelief, her voice shrill. She was insanely jealous in her heart.


    "You''re not bragging, are you? Something so influential, how could the president of Capital note in person? Even if it was his own daughter, he couldn''t be so forceful."


    "Believe it or not, whatever you want." Qiao Yi put his schoolbag over his shoulder, went around Qiao Lingling, and left.


    Qiao Lingling gritted her teeth furiously. The more she looked, the more she felt Qiao Yi and Qiao Ying were cut from the same cloth and equally detestable.


    Qiao Lingling was in no hurry to go out. Instead, she waited until they were at work or school and no one was home, then started rummaging through Qiao Yi''s desk piled high with books.


    She even opened the drawers to look, but saw that the drawer contained the new cell phone Qiao Ying had bought for Qiao Yi.


    Qiao Lingling picked up the phone and looked at the model that was even more beautiful than the advertisement photo. Then she thought of the 800 yuan phone she bought two years ago that was already glitching and on the verge of copse, and she wished she could crush the phone in her hand.


    She regained her sanity and tried to unlock Qiao Yi''s lock screen pattern.


    She didn''t seed the first time. Then she tried using the lock screen pattern from Qiao Yi''s old phone and sessfully unlocked the phone.


    She went into the forum and first saw the tens of thousands of crowded private messages. The "genius" and "master" ttering from those people towards Qiao Ying made Qiao Lingling''s eyes turn red with jealousy.


    She found the private message from the president of Capital University to Qiao Yi and saw the generous conditions offered by the president, saying he would give an apartment and a car.


    But they were all rejected by Qiao Yi with one sentence.


    It really was the same as what Qiao Yi said.


    She also found Xu Zhiyi''s message. When she saw that Xu Zhiyi was practically begging for just five minutes of interaction, Qiao Lingling''s hands started shaking as she was on the verge of going mad.


    But she held back. She noticed one key point: Qiao Yi had not revealed from beginning to end that the problem was solved by Qiao Ying.


    The president of Capital University and Xu Zhiyi didn''t even know if this genius was male or female.


    So she looked for that notebook again. At this moment, her actions were almost neurotic.


    Finally, she found it under a math textbook.


    She opened it, and sure enough, it contained theplete solution process for that problem, a full six pages, identical to the pictures Qiao Yi had taken and posted online.


    Qiao Lingling was ecstatic and excited, breathing heavily.


    She smirked, with madness shing in her eyes.


    -


    "Have you guys heard that the homeroom teacher and math teacher of ss 8 have resigned?"


    "Resigned? I heard they were fired, and the math teacher even had his teaching certificate revoked."


    "That can''t be true, right? Just for wrongly using a student of cheating on a test, they get fired and have their certificates revoked? Besides, it''s not even certain that it was a false usation. Do you guys really believe that loser Qiao Ying could test higher than Xu Mingchen?"


    "It''s true, not made up. My uncle works at the Department of Education. He said the mayor put pressure on them. These past few days they''ve been holding meetings morning, noon, and night about the false usation of cheating at No. 7 Middle School. And there''s insider news! Not just the teachers, my uncle said even Principal Fang will probably get fired."


    "The mayor? You''re full of it. How could the mayor get involved in this? Do you think Qiao Ying is rted to him? Even if she was his own daughter he couldn''t be so forceful."


    "Maybe there really is some connection, otherwise how could Principal Fang publicly apologize in front of all the teachers and students?"


    "You think the cause of this was just falsely using a student of cheating. That day Qiao Ying was in the principal''s office with all the school leaders for nearly an hour. Who knows if something else happened. The police even came afterwards. Can you say it was just a false usation of cheating?"


    "Also, I heard some students say they saw Qiao Ying with a well-dressed, extremely handsome man that day, and they were talking about something. This Qiao Ying can''t have some background, right?"


    "Humph, just wait and see. This thing is definitely not over yet."


    "I was fortunate to have been standing in the hallway for punishment that day, and I saw the man you guys are talking about. To be honest, even I as a guy felt he was handsome. You could feel his aura from far away."


    "Damn, just what happened in the principal''s office that day?!"


    Xu Mingchen was sitting in his seat working on test questions.


    With the gaokao approaching, the learning atmosphere had always been tense and anxious. But these past two days, because of Qiao Ying''s matter, the ss had never been so lively.


    Listening to the heated discussions and spection of the ssmates, Xu Mingchen thought back to when he ran into Feng Teng under the principal''s office that day.


    And that well-dressed man who aroused endless imagination and curiosity among the female students.


    The hype around this mattersted a few days in the school before slowly dying down as everyone refocused their minds on studying.


    However, they were shocked to discover on Monday morning g raising¡ªtheir principal had been reced.


    The new principal was amiable and looked like Maitreya Buddha. He was formerly the vice principal of No. 6 Middle School and was now transferred to their school as the new principal.


    The sses exploded again. From teachers to leaders, security guards to cafeteria aunties, everyone in the school knew about Qiao Ying from ss 8.


    "Hey Qiao Yi, is what they''re saying real or fake? Does your fat sister really have connections?"


    "I see you''ve been dressing quite wealthytely, and it seems you also changed your phone to the newest, most expensive model. Did your family get relocated or did your sister meet some rich brother in society?"


    "Tell us about it, okay? Now that your family has money, can your leg get cured?"


    "I don''t think hisme leg can be cured. The muscles have probably atrophied after so many years."


    "Don''t say that. Your fat sister seems thinner now. I saw her this morning, much skinnier. She''ll probably be even prettier after some time."


    "No wonder she could meet a rich, statusful brother."


    "Hey, something happened. Some high school students are fighting."


    "Who who who? Who''s fighting who?"


    "Not clear. Seems to be over an argument. They''re fighting fiercely, even drawing blood. The ambnce and police cars came."


    "I heard the high school student who started it is the study emperor of his ss. The one beaten has some family power, so this study emperor is probably screwed."


    "Don''t know what the other guy said to provoke him into attacking."


    "Probably ss 1. Seems the one who beat people has ame leg. The other guy probably made fun of his disability."


    Qiao Ying, who was resting with eyes closed in his seat, opened his eyes.


    "Not only made fun of him beingme, but also said indecent things about his sister, I heard."


    "Started as one-on-one, but when the guy getting beat couldn''t win, he called over some buddies who are good fighters to gang up on the other student."

 Chapter 32: Qiao Ying: Bully my brother’s family No one is

    <h4>Chapter 32</h4>


    In the principal''s office once again.


    But this time, it was even more lively than thest.


    The room was filled with people, creating a bustling atmosphere.


    The few boys involved stood at the back.


    The one who was most severely injured sat on a chair, while a nurse was applying some alcohol to his wounds.


    He gritted his teeth in pain, emitting a hissing sound, and looked provocatively at Qiao Yi, who stood alone.


    "Do you even know how to fight?" A woman dressed extravagantly forcefully pulled the nurse aside and yelled at the doctor standing nearby. "I paid money, and you doctors are not doing anything while these interns treat my son''s injuries? If anything happens to my son, I can shut down this hospital!" The woman red at them with eyes that could devour a person.


    The doctor quickly took the forceps from the nurse''s hand and started treating the injured boy.


    "You, youngdy,e and attend to this child''s wound." The new principal, Zhang Shouyun, who resembled a Buddha, called out to the nurse who was pulled away.


    "I paid you toe here. Dare you treat him?" The woman immediately turned ferocious and menacingly addressed the nurse.


    Then, she directed her gaze, which seemed ready to kill, at Qiao Yi and raised her hand, ready to rush over and hit him. "You bastard who grew up without a mother''s teachings! How dare you hit my son!"


    Fortunately, Zhang Shouyun and several teachers held her back.


    "Let go of me! Do you even know what my husband does? Are you all trying to ruin your careers?!"


    "Madam, you have just learned the details of the situation. While it''s true that Qiao Yi was wrong to resort to violence, it was your son who was at fault first. If youy a hand on him, the situation will change." Zhang Shouyun tried to persuade her.


    "The situation? Let me tell you, I will cripple this boy in front of you today, and I''d like to see who can do anything to me!"


    "You can''t say such things, madam. Troublees from loose lips. Rest assured, I will handle this matter fairly and impartially. I will give you a satisfactory response. Shall we first send the child to the hospital? And what about these..." Zhang Shouyun pointed at the several bodyguards the woman had brought along.


    "Should we send them back first? We don''t want to scare the child."


    Unexpectedly, the woman pointed her finger at Zhang Shouyun, her sharp eyes narrowing. "You must be new here, right? Did you even bother to check my identity before you came? Let me tell you, my husband is the chairman of Shanshui Group. Believe me, I can have you packing up and going home in minutes."


    Zhang Shouyun remained unruffled. He was appointed by Feng Teng, and he had the support of Feng Teng behind him, and it seemed that there was an even bigger figure behind Feng Teng.


    Seeing that there was no way tomunicate with the other party, Zhang Shouyun couldn''t be bothered to argue with her.


    Noticing that Qiao Yi was having trouble standing due to his injured foot, he brought over a chair for him.


    But Qiao Yi didn''t sit down.


    "When will your guardian arrive?" Zhang Shouyun looked kindly at Qiao Yi.


    After a while, Qiao Yi finally spoke, "My dad is at work and can''te."


    "What about your mother?"


    "She''s out of town."


    Li Lilian suddenly said that there was a rtive getting married in her ancestral home today, and she insisted on taking a day off to attend the wedding with Qiao Lingling.


    Qiao Yi thought to himself, "It''s a good thing they''re not in Yun City right now, or else things would be even more chaotic."


    "Well..." Principal Zhang Shouyun wanted to say something more.


    But Qiao Yi interrupted, "I''ll take full responsibility for any questions."


    Zhang Shouyun nodded with a smile, appreciating the young man''s courage.


    "What are you all standing there for? Did my husband hire you to watch a show? Teach this kid a lesson!" the woman pointed at Qiao Yi and shouted at the bodyguards.


    "Are you all deaf? Don''t want to work anymore, huh?" The young man pushed the doctor aside and yelled at his own bodyguards, pointing at Qiao Yi.


    At that moment, the door behind the young man was pushed open.


    In the next second, he received a powerful kick to his back, resulting in a loud "bang" as he and the chair toppled to the ground.


    The kick felt as heavy as a thousand pounds, and the young man thought he had been hit by a boulder. It felt like his backbones were shattered.


    He crashed heavily onto the ground and couldn''t move for a while.


    Everyone was taken aback by this sudden turn of events.


    Looking closely, they saw a girl in school uniform standing there.


    The woman screamed and stumbled over to check on her son.


    Qiao Ying had her hands in her pockets and nced at the young man on the ground. "Still barking like a dog," she remarked casually, then walked unhurriedly towards Qiao Yi. "You need to improve your skills if you want to fight."


    Qiao Yi looked at Qiao Ying, who appeared out of nowhere. The restraint and fear he had been holding back suddenly overwhelmed him. His nose tingled, and his eyes welled up with tears. "Sis," he choked out.


    Being only sixteen years old, Qiao Yi had always been quiet and focused on his studies. It was the first time he had encountered such a situation, and the other party was the husband of the chairman and a bodyguard. How could he not be afraid?


    Unable to hold back the tears, Qiao Yi turned his head away, but Qiao Ying still saw them.


    Qiao Yi suppressed his urge to cry.


    "Sis, I caused trouble," Qiao Yi regretted at that moment.


    He knew that the consequences of his impulsive actions would be unbearable for his whole family. The other party was rich and influential, and it could even affect his two sisters who were about to take the college entrance examination.


    As the only support for him, Qiao Yi felt helpless and lost, like a child who had done something wrong.


    Qiao Ying, however, smiled lightly at him and spoke in a calm tone, "It''s not a big deal."


    "If you blew this up today, even sis can handle it for you."


    "Excuse me, youngdy, how could you resort to violence?" Zhang Shouyun quickly approached to check on the condition of the young man.


    Upon seeing Qiao Ying, the other school leaders reacted as if they had seen a star of ill omen. They hurriedly went to inform Zhang Shouyun, "That''s Qiao Ying."


    Upon hearing this, Zhang Shouyun immediately turned to look. Wasn''t that Qiao Ying? He had been too focused on the young man who was being beaten and hadn''t paid attention before.


    How did Qiao Ying get involved again? Zhang Shouyun looked at Qiao Ying and then at Qiao Yi, and immediately realized they were siblings.


    Feng Teng had only asked him to take care of Qiao Ying, but not her whole family. Besides, he had just taken office today and had no idea that Qiao Yi was Qiao Ying''s younger brother.


    If he was Qiao Ying''s brother, then things were much easier.


    "Son, my son, how are you? Say something to Mom? Huh? Doctor! Doctor, why aren''t youing over to check on my son?" The woman held her son and shouted, then turned to the bodyguards. "What are you all standing there for? Beat her to death for me!"


    The bodyguards, seeing their employer''s son being beaten, didn''t hesitate and rushed towards Qiao Ying, causing chaos at the scene.


    "Sis!" Qiao Yi immediately stood in front of his sister, facing an oing fist.


    Before he could react, Qiao Ying had already pulled him away, and then the person was kicked and sent flying.


    In the astonished gaze of the crowd, Qiao Ying quickly took down several well-trained bodyguards in a matter of moments.


    Once they regained their senses, they saw seven or eight people lying on the ground, writhing in pain and howling.


    Looking at Qiao Ying, both hands calmly tucked in his pockets.


    The few boys standing at the back were dumbfounded, as if watching an action movie.


    The school leaders who were worried about Qiao Ying''s safety didn''t have time to help, and they didn''t even see clearly what had happened before everyone copsed to the ground.


    Qiao Ying stepped on a baseball bat that he had somehow grabbed amidst the chaos, then he flicked it back and lifted his toe, catching the bat in his hand. He walked up to the mother and son, towering over them with a cold gaze.


    "Aren''t you already eighteen? Can''t even handle a fight and still call for mommy? What a grand show." She spoke while surveying the people present, and the male students who met her gaze were all scared to the point of holding their breath.


    "Are you bullying my little brother because there''s no one at home?"

 Chapter 33: Qiao Ying: Laozi has a bad temper; Make a phone call to the Last Name Qin

    <h4>Chapter 33</h4>


    "Damn girl, how dare you hit my son! Today, you, your disabled brother, and your whole family are going down!" The woman''s malicious and resentful face contorted, as if she wished to devour Qiao Ying and Qiao Yi alive.


    Qiao Ying tightened her grip on the baseball bat in her hand. A glimpse of fierceness shed across her beautiful face, and in the next second, she swung the baseball bat towards the woman''s head.


    The onlookers screamed in fear.


    Two or three timid boys even covered their eyes.


    Qiao Yi was also taken aback, wanting to intervene but it was toote.


    The baseball bat stopped just an inch away from the woman''s cheek.


    Everyone present held their breath, their mouths slightly agape. The brutal and bloody scene they expected did not ur. They all secretly breathed a sigh of relief, nervously swallowing their saliva.


    At the moment the baseball bat swung towards her, the woman had already been scared into silence, her mind going nk.


    She felt the wind as the baseball bat passed by, with the strands of her hair brushing against her cheek. Her eyes almost popped out of their sockets, and her legs went weak, causing her to sit on the ground motionless.


    Looking at the terror-stricken woman, a faint smile appeared at the corner of Qiao Ying''s mouth. Her eyebrows and eyes carried a mischievous delight, reminiscent of a naughty child who had seeded in a prank.


    Just when everyone thought everything was fine, Qiao Ying suddenly turned around and viciously struck the knee of the boy the woman was holding in her arms with the baseball bat.


    The sound of bones breaking clearly reached everyone''s ears, apanied by the boy''s agonizing screams that pierced through their bones. It made everyone feel a tingling sensation on their scalps and their legs tremble.


    The boyy on the ground, howling hysterically, in so much pain that he had to take deep breaths, sweating profusely within a few seconds.


    "Ah!!!" The woman''s throat erupted in a series of frantic screams as she called out for her son and wanted to see his legs, but she didn''t dare touch them. She frantically screamed for a doctor.


    The several boys who had joined in bullying Qiao Yi had never witnessed such a scene before. They were frightened and kept retreating as they watched the boy in excruciating pain, unable to faint but forced to remain conscious. They looked at the crazed woman and were terrified as they gazed at Qiao Ying, who appeared like a terrifying demon.


    The boy who had caught his breath held onto his mother''s arm in fear, his face covered in tears and snot, crying and calling for his mom.


    "Mom, it hurts so much, my leg is broken, I''m going to be disabled, it hurts so much."


    Qiao Ying spoke in a casual tone, saying, "Since you discriminate against people with disabilities so much, why don''t you taste what it''s like to be disabled?"


    "We won''t be disabled, we won''t be disabled, the doctor will cure you¡ªcall Chen Jianping, call him now, let him bring people here!" The woman, with bloodshot eyes, shouted at the bodyguards, hating that she couldn''t skin Qiao Ying alive.


    The burly bodyguards struggled to get up from the ground, unable toprehend how such a small girl could possess such strength.


    Qiao Yi anxiously and uneasily watched as the bodyguard made the phone call.


    "I''m telling you, my husband knows people in the underworld. None of you here today watching the show can escape," the woman viciously pointed at the school leaders.


    The situation escted quickly, and Zhang Shouyun was at a loss. Chen Jianping, the husband of this woman, was named an outstanding entrepreneur in Yuncheng Cityst year, and even Feng Teng had to give him face. Now Chen Jianping''s son has been brutally crippled, and they want to shut down the school because of it.


    Even if Feng Teng has influential connections, they would only protect Qiao Ying and her brother. They wouldn''t care about Zhang Shouyun''s fate.


    If they can make him employed today, they can easily make him unemployed tomorrow.


    Zhang Shouyun was momentarily speechless, unsure of what to do, when he heard a faintughter.


    He followed the sound and saw Qiao Ying with a baseball bat slung over her shoulder, hands in her pockets. It was a casual andzy posture, yet it exuded a rebellious and domineering aura that was hard to describe.


    "Are you from around here? Tell me, let''s see if I know you." Qiao Ying thought that in a small rundown ce like Yuncheng, she probably wouldn''t know anyone. But it was also possible that she had worked under someone she used to know.


    "You insolent bitch, you dare to talk big when you''re on the verge of death! Soon you''ll know what it feels like to die!" The woman gritted her teeth tightly. If she could fight back, she would have already charged forward.


    Qiao Ying pointed her baseball bat at the woman, raising an eyebrow, and kindly reminded her, "If you don''t want to end up like your son, be careful with your words." Qiao Ying''s expression remained indifferent. "I have a bad temper."


    Her temper was indeed bad, especially when she had a gun in her hand!


    The woman, faced with the baseball bat now pressed against her face, temporarily lost her arrogance.


    Seeing that the woman was behaving, Qiao Ying turned to Zhang Shouyun and said, "Did Feng Teng send you? Give him a call."


    Zhang Shouyun, who was clueless about what to do, didn''t hesitate and took out his phone to call Feng Teng,pletely oblivious to the fact that Qiao Ying had just addressed Feng Teng by name.


    Feng Teng? The woman looked at Qiao Ying and thought, "Could it be..."


    Impossible. How could a disabled man and a schoolgirl have any connection to Feng Teng?


    Just then, Zhang Shouyun addressed the person on the phone, "Mayor Feng..."


    Mayor? Qiao Yi''s brain couldn''t keep up with the pace and instinctively looked over.


    Qiao Ying reached out and took the phone. "Mayor Feng, it''s me. My brother was beaten up by some students in school, and the parents on the other side are wealthy and influential. They came to the school threatening to kill me and my brother. How should we handle this?" Qiao Ying wasn''t used to addressing a middle-aged man she had only met once with such respect.


    Even in her previous life as the Blood Shadow, she had often been addressed like that by juniors ten or even several decades younger.


    Qiao Ying put the phone on speaker.


    Everyone present heard Feng Teng on the other end of the line, as he mmed the table and eximed with great vigor, "Outrageous! There''s no ce for suchwlessness in my jurisdiction! Miss Qiao, are you alright? Where are you now? I''ll send someone over immediately to ensure your and your brother''s safety. I''lle over right away. I want to see who dares to act sowlessly under my nose!"


    "She said her husband is the chairman of Shanshui Group and has connections in high ces."


    Qiao Ying finished speaking, and Feng Teng frowned.


    The woman on the ground heard Feng Teng''s silence on the other end and sneered, "Now you know who you''ve messed with, right? Let me tell you, it''s toote! Even if Feng Teng meets my husband, he still has to show respect to my husband."


    "You think you''re capable? Go ahead and call for backup! I''d like to see what influential figure you can bring to protect you."


    "Now even a nobody dares to call herself a miss."


    Zhang Shouyun thought to himself, "It seems that the person behind Feng Teng is no less formidable than Chen Jianping."


    Meanwhile, Qiao Yi was no longer concerned about why her sister had such an unreachable connection with the mayor and was being respectfully addressed as "Miss Qiao."


    He held his breath and stared intently at the phone in Qiao Ying''s hand, afraid that he would be the one dragging down the whole family.


    Unexpectedly, after two seconds of silence, Feng Teng sneered, "Hmph, Shanshui Group, I hope Chen Jianping hasn''t harmed Miss Qiao and her family, otherwise, I don''t think he''ll want hispany either! Miss Qiao, you wait, I''ming over."


    "There''s no need for you to personally make this trip for such a trivial matter. Give a call to Chairman Chen, and if it''s not resolved, call someone surnamed Qin."


    Since Qin Yuchen was so considerate and asked Feng Teng to take care of her, Qiao Ying naturally wouldn''t be polite to him. She wasn''t naive.


    Besides, a few days ago, the Qin family invaded Qiao Yi''s phone without permission, which made Qiao Ying quite upset at the time.

 Chapter 34: Qiao Ying: How many millions Do I Lack You

    <h4>Chapter 34</h4>


    Qin''s?


    Feng Teng''s heart skipped a beat and he nearly dropped his phone.


    What was the rtionship between this Qiao Ying and the Qin family? She actually dared to call Qin Hanyue by her surname Qin.


    When he first heard that the other party was Chen Jianping of Shanshui Group, Feng Teng did find it a bit tricky. If possible, he naturally did not want to offend anyone.


    Now it seemed that Shanshui Group was nothing!


    "Also, I told them to beat up my brother. It''s best if nothing happens, but if something does happen, I can''t guarantee what I might do. I''m giving you a heads up so everyone can be prepared," she said, casting a natural nce at the mother and son on the ground as she spoke thest sentence.


    Qiao Ying immediately hung up and threw the phone back to Zhang Shouyun.


    Then she said to the woman, "Call everyone you can call. Don''t say I bullied you."


    "Don''t get too excited. No matter who is backing you, whether it''s Feng Teng or whoever, even if I have to spend everything today, I won''t rest until you''re dead!" The woman was used to being arrogant and domineering, relying on her family''s money and power. She had no idea what fear was.


    Qiao Ying: "Let''s see about that."


    Chen Jianping, Chairman of Shanshui Group, arrived even faster than expected. He rushed in with two bodyguards and an assistant, panicked.


    The woman was heartbroken seeing her son crying. As soon as she saw her husband Chen Jianping arrive, she immediately stood up aggressively, "Where have you been when your son and daughter-inw were almost beaten to death? You''re onlying now!"


    "Hurry up and get someone to kill this cheap slut and this cripple!" The woman pointed at Qiao Ying and shouted at her husband with a hideous face.


    Unexpectedly, the next moment she was pped hard by her husband.


    This p not only stunned the woman, but confused everyone present.


    The woman stood there in disbelief, then seemed to go mad and wanted to rush at Chen Jianping, but was stopped by him pointing at her nose and ring as a warning, "Behave yourself!"


    The woman immediately froze, frightened to move again.


    "How is my son?" Chen Jianping ignored his wife and anxiously asked the doctor beside his son.


    Doctor: "The initial diagnosis is aminuted fracture. We''ll need to get x-rays at the hospital to see the extent of bone fragments."


    Hearing this, Chen Jianping immediately pped his wife again, gritting his teeth, "I warned you not to recklessly throw my name around and not know your own strength. There are people outside people and sky outside sky. Today I am finally ruined by you fool!"


    If not for this fool, his son''s leg would not have been broken.


    How bad could a student fight get? At most some external injuries. Now not only was he disabled, he and hispany might be finished too.


    Seeing his son in unbearable pain, Chen Jianping controlled his emotions and walked over to Qiao Ying, "Miss Qiao is it? I''m sorry, on behalf of my son and wife I sincerely apologize to you and your brother. I''m sorry, it''s my fault for not teaching him well. The temple floods when the Dragon King is angry. Please be magnanimous and show leniency, I Chen am eternally grateful."


    Qiao Ying nced at Chen Jianping''s outstretched hand and did not move.


    Chen Jianping retracted his hand and looked at Qiao Yi.


    He first saw Qiao Ying when he entered, and seeing she was unhurt, he secretly wiped the sweat. Now seeing Qiao Yi was not seriously injured either, he breathed a little easier.


    "How about an apology, that''s not too much is it?"


    Chen Jianping immediately made his bodyguards forcibly prop up the son who was nearly fainting from pain, ignoring his cries of pain. They made him apologize to Qiao Yi.


    "...I''m sorry, Qiao Yi, I''m sorry." The boy''s tears flowed nonstop from the pain, he wished he was dead.


    Chen Jianping then dragged his wife over to make her apologize to the Qiao siblings.


    "What do you think, is this okay?" Chen Jianping asked.


    "What do you say?" But Qiao Ying asked Qiao Yi instead.


    Qiao Yi looked at the Chen family, then at his sister, his eyes nk. His mouth opened but no words came out.


    "I''m giving Feng Teng some face today."


    With this sentence from Qiao Ying, it was like Chen Jianping was pardoned. He kept thanking her profusely, then hurriedly took his family away, not daring to linger another second, afraid Qiao Ying would change her mind.


    At this moment he recalled Feng Teng''s phone call on the way here. Feng Teng had told him, "She''s from the Qin family in Beijing. Offending her is death."


    Yet earlier he had arrogantly said he would make sure whoever injured his son could not leave Yuncheng, and had even brought thugs with him.


    As the Chen family left, the principal''s office suddenly became spacious.


    Just as they thought it was over, Qiao Ying''s gaze turned to the few male students who were scared out of their wits standing in the corner.


    Noticing his sister''s gaze, Qiao Yi finally regained someposure and said, "Sis, forget it."


    The boys reacted btedly. Seeing Qiao Ying look at them, they instantly froze like wooden posts, legs trembling. They didn''t even know what to say to apologize or beg for mercy.


    Zhang Shouyun timely stepped in, "How about this. One 3000 character self-reflection from each, to be read aloud to the whole school tomorrow. And one demerit on record. Any more of this and you''re expelled."


    The boys nodded furiously, not daring to move their eyes an inch from Qiao Ying, afraid the baseball bat would strike them next.


    Seeing Qiao Ying did not say anything, seemingly acquiescing, Zhang Shouyun waved the boys away.


    They scrambled to run, one with limp legs letting his ssmate drag him along.


    "Let''s go to the school infirmary." Qiao Ying said to Qiao Yi and walked ahead.


    Qiao Yi followed her with uneven steps.


    The school leaders watched them leave.


    "Wait." Qiao Ying said to her brother and turned back to Zhang Shouyun, "Principal Zhang, please approve two days off."


    "No problem, I''ll approve it right away." Zhang Shouyun reacted quickly and agreed readily.


    He thought, she''s quite polite, even asking for leave.


    After the siblings left, the school leaders looked at each other, momentarily speechless.


    From Qiao Ying alone taking down several professional bodyguards, they already felt this world was magical.


    Then Qiao Ying shattered the Shanshui Group young master''s knee before their eyes. And the content of the call between Qiao Ying and Feng Teng. Finally Chen Jianping''s attitude.


    All of them were nearly fifty years old with various health issues like high blood pressure. They really could not handle such continuous shocks.


    Zhang Shouyun''s endurance was better. At this moment he wondered: Which Qin? Who''s the Qin?


    Able to make Feng Teng so uninhibited, make the esteemed Shanshui Group chairman so afraid. Could it be... Zhang Shouyun didn''t dare imagine further.

 Chapter 35: Qiao Ying: I can cure your leg; Qin Hanyu: Broke someone’s leg

    <h4>Chapter 35</h4>


    Qiao Ying brought Qiao Yi to the school infirmary to clean his wounds.


    Qiao Yi''s face and nose were bleeding, his eyes were swollen, there was a bruise on his forehead, and there were multiple bruises on his body.


    But for Qiao Ying, who had undergone extremely cruel training since childhood, getting shot was a daily urrence, while also being the world famous genius doctor Doctor Seely, this was not considered an injury.


    There was no need to make a special trip to the hospital for this.


    Qiao Yi took two anti-inmmatory pills and sat quietly on the edge of the bed, holding a steaming cup. He asionally spaced out, or sneakily looked at Qiao Ying, then secretly pondered.


    "Did I scare you?" Qiao Ying asked.


    Qiao Yi immediately looked up at her - Qiao Ying had her arms crossed, her posturenguid and casual as she leaned against the doorframe,pletely unlike Qiao Yi''s impression of her in the past decade or so.


    He wanted to say something but hesitated.


    "Seeing me break someone''s leg, you think I''m scary?"


    "No." Qiao Yi quickly said.


    "Then what is it?"


    He just had so many questions he wanted to ask, and didn''t know where to start, so he first asked what concerned him most: "...Sis, is this over just like that?"


    Qiao Ying: "What, do you regret letting those other guys off?"


    Qiao Yi didn''t know if Qiao Ying had violent tendencies or just had entric thinking that made her misunderstand what he meant.


    "No, I mean, they won''t bother us again, right? We''re fine now, aren''t we? Mom and Dad won''t know either."


    "I said, even if you blew this ce up today, I could still smooth things over for you. I never make empty boasts."


    Qiao Yi was quiet for a while, before finally remembering what he wanted to ask: "Sis, do you know our city mayor?"


    "Not very well."


    "Then how did he..."


    "Our esteemed city mayor is happy to help. This is a blessing for the people of Yun City, isn''t it?" Should she tell him it was on Qin Yuchen''s orders? There was no need to waste time exining this to someone she wouldn''t have future dealings with.


    "..."


    "Any other questions?"


    "Yes."


    "?"


    "Sis, how are you so good at fighting? When did you learn? Howe I never knew?"


    "There''s a lot you don''t know, you''ll find out in the future."


    Qiao Yi nodded as if he understood and yet didn''t.


    "No more questions?"


    Qiao Yi nodded, then shook his head. "Sis, where are you going on leave?"


    "To the Capital City, to get something."


    "Go to Capital City to get something?" Qiao Yi was puzzled. His big sister had never even left Jiangxia District before, how could she have something in Capital City?


    Before Qiao Yi could say anything more, Qiao Ying suddenly bent down to reach for the left leg of his pants. Qiao Yi was shocked for a moment, as if some prohibited area had been touched. His whole body tensed up and he shot to his feet.


    He reacted intensely, moving very abruptly, even spilling some of the water from his cup. His whole body became taut. "Sis, what are you doing?"


    His expression changed as he spoke, and he twisted his body to hide his left foot behind him. In an instant, his whole body bristled, as if what Qiao Ying wanted to touch was not his pant leg, but to strip him.


    "Let me see your foot." Qiao Ying said directly, her tone as always carrying an arbitrary dominance.


    That was just her personality, uncaring of human rtionships or propriety, not ingratiating or false. At the slightest disagreement she liked to use force to shut people up. She was far colder-blooded than the outside world knew.


    "No need, my foot isn''t injured."


    "I want to see the old injury."


    When Qiao Yi heard this from Qiao Ying, he froze as he looked at her.


    Ever since bing disabled, no matter when, Qiao Yi always kept himself bundled up tightly. Even in the hottest summer, drenched in sweat from a broken fan, he still refused to wear shorts above the knee. Even seven-eighths pants that revealed his ankles, he never went to the basketball court. Even just passing by outside, he habitually avoided crowds.


    For Qiao Yi, he would rather be beaten ck and blue, bones broken, than have anyone pull up his pant leg.


    Qiao Yi, who kept his distance from anyone and anything, unexpectedly felt warmth from Qiao Ying, the one person he trusted. But now, he was being asked by the only one he trusted to expose his scars.


    She clearly knew this was what concerned him most.


    Qiao Yi felt he couldn''t ept this. He frowned, his hands clenched tightly on his pants. For a long time he didn''t speak.


    Seeing the hurt in Qiao Yi''s eyes, Qiao Ying also remained silent, just watching him steadily.


    After a while, Qiao Yi sat down. Wordlessly he pulled up his pant leg, his knuckles white from clenching the fabric so hard.


    Seeing this, Qiao Ying''s eyebrows twitched imperceptibly, even more satisfied with this adopted brother that had fallen into herp.


    "It''s very ugly, isn''t it?" Qiao Yi gritted his teeth, thinking: will it frighten her?


    Qiao Ying crouched down to take a look, then suddenly reached out to pinch Qiao Yi''s calf. Qiao Yi''s pupils constricted violently. Before he could think to flee or ask what Qiao Ying intended, he heard her say: "The muscle atrophy isn''t too serious yet, it can still be treated."


    Qiao Yi froze, looking sharply at Qiao Ying, disbelief written all over his face. "What did you say?"


    "I said I can cure it." Qiao Ying raised her hand to pull his pant leg down further, and said, "Do you believe me?"


    Qiao Yi: "The doctor said..."


    "Just say, do you believe me or not?"


    Qiao Yi looked at Qiao Ying''s face, always calm and unruffled, seemingly unfazed even if the sky fell.


    "I believe you." He didn''t believe he could be normal again, but he believed in Qiao Ying.


    "I''ll bring back some medicine from Capital City tomorrow, if the treatment goes smoothly your leg will be like a normal person''s by the end of the year."


    Qiao Yi stared nkly at Qiao Ying, not showing much reaction outwardly, but a storm already raged in his heart.


    Feng Teng still didn''t feel reassured, so he came in person after all.


    Although he already knew that the one who helped them was the mayor of Yun City, when he truly saw the high official and public figure appear before his eyes, interacting with Qiao Ying so courteously yet with concern, Qiao Yi still felt it was unbelievable. He was nervous and didn''t dare speak casually.


    Seeing how respectfully Feng Teng treated Qiao Ying, how enthusiastic he was, it was obvious Qiao Ying had lied saying Feng Teng was purely good-hearted.


    After leaving the school, Feng Teng immediately took out his phone and started making calls.


    Seeing Feng Teng''s name, Qin Yan still couldn''t remember who this person was, fortunately he had added a few extra notes - Mayor of Yun City.


    Feng Teng didn''t dare take credit, purely wanting to increase his presence and goodwill. Like a seasoned politician, he took the initiative to apologize for not taking better care of Qiao Ying.


    The tactic of retreat as advance was handled skillfully.


    Qiao Ying was Qin Yuchen''s life-saving benefactor, and Qin Yuchen had specifically urged him to protect her well, so Qin Yan didn''t dare take it lightly. As soon as Qin Hanyue was free, he told him about the matter.


    "She broke their legs?" Qin Hanyue lifted his eyes, this was the first time he''d seen such a fierce girl dare to be so ruthless.


    "Yes." Qin Yan had the same reaction when he heard about it.


    "Looks like she knows some kung fu." Otherwise a girl wouldn''t have the chance to break a boy''s leg.


    Qin Yan was extremely surprised that Qin Hanyue would chat about this girl, and could only dryly reply: "She probably learned some taekwondo or something."


    Qin Hanyue: "Did she have any message for us this time?"

 Chapter 36: Qiao Ying gave Ming old price wild ginseng

    <h4>Chapter 36</h4>


    ¡°Shouldn¡¯t be.¡± Qin Yan said finished speaking didn¡¯t hurry to walk, but looked at Qin Hanyue, wanted to speak but hesitated.


    Qin Hanyue: "What do you want to say?" Then lowered his head to look at the file.


    After thinking about it, Qin Yan said what was on his mind: ¡°Qin, do you think this girl will take advantage of the Qin family and Feng Teng''s support for her and then act unscrupulously?¡±


    Qin Hanyue neither coldly nor indifferently asked him in return: ¡°What, is Yuke''s life not worth this price?¡±


    Qin Yan was shocked, knowing that he had said the wrong thing, and quickly said, ¡°I didn''t mean that, just that, it''s the Mountain Water Group today, what about next time? I''m just worried that if we keep helping her clean up the stall, it will have unnecessary effects on you and the Qin family."


    Qin Hanyue: "So you think our Qin family should be ungrateful to the lifesaver?"


    "No." Qin Yan didn''t dare to speak in fright.


    "She doesn''t look like someone who likes to make trouble. Even if she really messes up, do you think I, Qin Hanyue, can''t handle it?"


    "No matter how smart and bold, she can''t make too much waves in a small Yun City. You overestimate her too much." Qin Hanyue nced at him, "Go do your job."


    The next day, Qiao Ying arrived in the Capital City.


    After leaving the airport, Qiao Ying took a taxi straight to her destination.


    Ming Shan Hall - the nationally renowned Chinese medicine store, Older Ming who consulted in the store, was a national-level old doctor, a titan in the Chinese medicine field, and had a pivotal status in the entire medical field.


    As soon as she entered the door, Qiao Ying smelled the familiar smell of medicine.


    Behind the long counter, there were two huge brown medicine shelves on both sides, with medicines arranged neatly in grids.


    The pharmacy wasrge, and a little medicine boy was cutting medicine. Seeing a customere in, he looked up and asked, "Seeing a doctor or grabbing medicine?"


    "Grabbing medicine." Qiao Ying took out a prescription.


    This was the medicine to grab for Qiao Yi.


    The little medicine boy took it and found that the medicinal properties of several medicines were too strong, so he asked Qiao Ying, "Which doctor wrote the prescription? What is it used to treat?"


    "To clear blood vessels and activate blood flow." Qiao Ying said randomly.


    "How old is the patient? What are the symptoms?" The little medicine boy asked again.


    "Is Older Ming not in the store?" Qiao Ying asked back instead.


    The little medicine boy looked at Qiao Ying, then said, "Wait for me for a moment." Then he took the prescription and went into the innermost tea room.


    After a while, a middle-aged man in a Zhongshan suit holding the prescription walked out.


    "Is this your prescription?" The middle-aged man asked.


    Qiao Ying said directly: "Just tell me if you can sell these medicines or not."


    "Of course I can. But do you know how rare and precious the two hundred-year-old wild ginseng on your prescription is? This is something that money can''t buy." The middle-aged man said.


    "Since I came here, I naturally know that your store has it. Just tell me how much it costs."


    The middle-aged man smiled, held up one finger, and then opened his entire palm: "15 million, for one root. What do you think, did you bring enough money?"


    Qiao Ying looked at the middle-aged man, and her eyes couldn''t help but squint slightly: "15 million?"


    This stuff was indeed worth the price, it was just that: "Is this 15 million Older Ming''s price, or yours?"


    The middle-aged man was not Older Ming whom Qiao Ying was looking for.


    "You don''t need to care who priced it, just say if you can afford it or not."


    "This is an emergency medicine I need." Qiao Ying said, seeming to remind him of something.


    "Don''t joke with me, who buys such expensive medicine if not for an emergency."


    The middle-aged man saw that Qiao Ying was no ordinary person, although dressed ordinarily, her temperament was different. She was obviously from a wealthy familying out to buy medicine for her family.


    Qiao Ying nced at the middle-aged man without answering. Instead, she said to the little medicine boy: "I made an appointment with Older Ming." She nced at the clock on the wall: "Where is he?"


    "Are you Miss Qiao?" The little medicine boy checked the appointment list.


    "Yes."


    "Older Ming just received an emergency call on the way here and should be back soon. Do you want to wait for him in the store?"


    "Okay."


    "Youngdy, are you here to buy medicine or see a doctor?" Hearing that Qiao Ying was looking for Older Ming, the middle-aged man put down the prescription in his hand, pressed it on the counter with his palm, frowned and asked unhappily.


    "No need to trouble you, I will buy the medicine from Older Ming."


    "What do you mean by that? Do you think there is a problem with the things I sell or the price?" The middle-aged man thought to himself that he had looked at her wrongly. He didn''t expect her to be a poor devil.


    Qiao Ying nced at him with a half smile: "Whether there is a problem or not, you can ask Older Ming when hees back."


    The middle-aged man immediately changed his expression and threw the prescription in his hand directly to the floor: "Dare to make trouble in my Ming Shan Hall,"


    Then he said to the little medicine boy: "Get her out of here for me." Then he turned around and walked inside with his hands behind his back.


    "Wait." Qiao Ying spoke to stop the man.


    The middle-aged man looked back over his shoulder.


    Qiao Ying looked at the prescription on the ground, then said expressionlessly to the middle-aged man: "Pick it up."


    But the middle-aged man just snorted coldly at her, and then shouted at the little medicine boy again: "What are you still dawdling for, let the security guard get her out of here for me. If she dares to make trouble, take her to the police station."


    "What''s going on?" At this moment, an authoritative voice sounded at the door.


    An elder with a graceful temperament and white beard walked in.


    It was Older Ming whom Qiao Ying was looking for.


    Older Ming''s appearance just dispelled Qiao Ying''s idea of whether or not to take action in the store in consideration of Older Ming''s face.


    "Miss Qiao?" Older Ming walked over and looked at Qiao Ying uncertainly, sizing her up in the process.


    "Yes, I came to pick up something and grab some medicine."


    Seeing that it was really Qiao Ying, Older Ming immediately asked the two security guards behind Qiao Ying: "She''s my customer, what are you doing?"


    The two security guards looked at Older Ming and then at the middle-aged man. Under the hint of the middle-aged man''s eyes, the security guards slipped away back to their posts.


    "I''ve already prepared what you want, I''ll give it to you in a bit." Older Ming patted the back of his assistant who was carrying an old-fashioned wooden medicine box made of wood.


    "What medicine do you need to grab? Let me grab it for you first."


    "No need, can''t afford it." Qiao Ying smiled bitterly, but her eyes deliberately nced at the middle-aged man.


    Thetter''s face changed slightly as he red back at Qiao Ying.


    Older Ming frowned. The prices of Chinese medicines vary greatly, from a few dors to thousands per dose. Although thousands per dose is indeed expensive for ordinary people, the thing Qiao Ying asked from him was worth nearly 3 million. How could she not be able to afford the medicine?


    "Do you have a prescription? Let me take a look."


    "Here." Qiao Ying looked at the ground.


    Older Ming didn''t understand, but followed her gaze. He saw a piece of paper lying quietly on the ground.


    Older Ming guessed that Qiao Ying might have had an unpleasant encounter with his apprentice just now, and he looked at the middle-aged man with slight annoyance.


    The middle-aged man lowered his head without saying a word.


    The assistant picked up the prescription and handed it to Older Ming to read.


    After reading the prescription, Older Ming''s face showed amazement. Holding the prescription, he excitedly asked Qiao Ying, "Who wrote this prescription?"


    Older Ming had been studying Chinese medicine for decades. This was the first time he knew that these medicines could bebined and used like this.


    "Sorry, can''t say."


    Older Ming immediately looked disappointed, but he thought this was someone else''s stuff, so it was improper for him to ask like that.


    He could only regretfully put away his curiosity: "You just said you couldn''t afford it, which medicine were you referring to?"


    Qiao Ying: "The 200-year-old wild ginseng."


    Upon hearing this, Older Ming immediately held up the prescription and questioned his apprentice and the little medicine boy: "Didn''t I say that those two wild ginseng roots were for emergencies? If a patient needs them, we provide them for free. How many times have I told you not to take them out to sell?"


    Qiao Ying was wearing a hoodie with big pockets. She had her hands in her pockets and chuckled lightly: "Free provision? That uncle said it was 15 million per root."


    "You..." Older Ming was so angry that his hand shook when he heard this.


    These two extremely rare century-old wild ginseng roots were given to him by a little friend two years ago. The stuff was too precious, he didn''t dare ept it for free.


    But the other party simply didn''t care at all, and threw the two priceless wild ginseng roots away like snacks.


    At that time, Older Ming had assured the other party that as long as someone needed these two wild ginseng roots, he would provide them for free.


    He would never sell them at high prices to the rich for health preservation.


    What Older Ming didn''t know was that Qiao Ying, who was in front of him at this moment, was the same little friend who had given him the stuff back then.

 Chapter 37: Former Partner; Fake Wild Ginseng

    <h4>Chapter 37</h4>


    More than two years ago, Blood Shadow went on a mission, passed through a deep mountain old forest, and found these two wild ginseng at the entrance of a cave.


    She felt they were rare, so she took them with her.


    At that time, she was with a fellow sect member who she had shared life and death experiences with, who was her only trustworthy partner in the Dark Shadow.


    But that fellow member did not manage to leave alive with her from that mission.


    Blood Shadow buried the person on the spot. On her way passing the Capital City, in a daze she casually threw the two wild ginsengs in Ming Shan Hall.


    Once something was given away, there was no reason to ask for it back. Whether Older Ming sold them, gave them away or ate them himself had nothing to do with her.


    Moreover, at that time when Older Ming saw she was not in a good condition, he had voiced his concern.


    But since she had promised at the beginning to only use them for emergency treatment, if the price Older Ming put on them was one thing he said and another he actually meant, then after taking these things today, Qiao Ying would never set foot in this Ming Shan Hall again.


    "Go get adder and take down the things in the secondpartment on the top right for Miss Qiao Ying." Older Ming instructed the young apprentice.


    "Teacher, let me go get them." The middle-aged man did not know whether he regretted it or wanted to make amends and show goodwill.


    Older Ming looked at him and softened his heart, nodding his head.


    The middle-aged man secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and quickly took thedder from the young apprentice''s hands, climbed up, opened thepartment, and just as he reached in, he heard Older Ming say, "Take both of them down."


    "...Ah," The middle-aged man hesitated for a moment, before agreeing.


    Older Ming then said to Qiao Ying, "These two 200-year-old wild ginsengs were given to me by a young friend. She is about... "


    After sizing up Qiao Ying, he kindly smiled and said, "She is about the same age as you, and your personalities are a bit alike too." Then he couldn''t help but sigh, "It''s a pity she hasn''te by for a long time. Youngdy, I feel we have an affinity, so I''ll give you both these wild ginsengs for you to take home and use."


    "Get a box and package them up for Miss Qiao Ying." With the two wild ginsengs in his hands, the middle-aged man nimbly packaged them, had the young apprentice bring over a box, and was about to put them in the box.


    "Wait a minute." At this time, Qiao Ying stopped him.


    The middle-aged man was shocked, and looked up at Qiao Ying with uncertain, murky eyes. "Is there a problem?"


    "Let me see what these 200-year-old wild ginsengs look like."


    Qiao Ying held out her hand asking him for the wild ginsengs.


    "What? Could there be something wrong with the stuff from our Ming Shan Hall? Besides, what would a young girl like you know." Venomous persimmons spewed from the middle-aged man''s eyes. "My teacher is generously giving them to you at no cost, yet you are unappreciative."


    "Zhuo Zhong, watch what you say." Older Ming scolded him.


    "When a customeres to buy medicine, it''s only natural that they can look at and check the medicine." Older Ming said sternly.


    However, the middle-aged man did not move, still holding onto the wild ginsengs.


    At this point, how could Older Ming not realize something was wrong? He immediately went up and forcefully snatched the wild ginsengs from the middle-aged man''s hands.


    When he opened and looked, these were clearly just normal artificially farmed ginseng from the shop.


    Older Ming was shocked. "Where are my two wild ginsengs?"


    He questioned the middle-aged man, and hurriedly had the young apprentice climb thedder to check. The result was thepartment waspletely empty, with nothing inside.


    "Older Ming, nothing is here." The young apprentice said.


    The middle-aged man knelt down with a "plop", and crawled on his knees to Older Ming, grabbing Older Ming''s pants leg with tears streaming down his face.


    "Teacher, teacher, it was Zhuo Zhong''s momentary greed, I deserve death, scold me, hit me." The middle-aged man cried bitterly, extremely regretful.


    "You..." Older Ming pointed at the middle-aged man, speechless from anger.


    "Hard to guard against thieves of one''s own household ah!" Older Ming was so angry he raised his palm.


    "These two wild ginsengs that are hard to find in a hundred years, the people we gave them to won''t remember our kindness at all. When the other party needed them to save a life, it''s only natural that we charge a reasonable medicine fee, isn''t it?"


    "You...you scoundrel." Older Ming trembled with anger, and that p finallynded heavily on the middle-aged man''s face.


    The middle-aged man fell to the ground, got up and fiercely pped himself several times, then continued grabbing Older Ming''s clothes.


    "Teacher, you''ve hit me and scolded me, just forgive me this once, I swear I''ll never dare again."


    Older Ming pushed him away, pointing to the door. "Get out, get out of Ming Shan Hall, don''t let me see you again."


    Seeing Older Ming''s resolute attitude, the remorse and fear in the middle-aged man''s eyes instantly disappeared, reced by cold ruthlessness.


    He gradually stopped his pleas, looked at Older Ming for a while, then after some time got up and walked out without turning back.


    "Stole things, pocketed money, passed off artificially farmed ginseng as 100-year-old mountain ginseng, damaging Ming Shan Hall''s hundred-year reputation, and just leaving like this, there''s no such easy thing in this world." Qiao Ying''s indifferent voice sounded.


    Sessfully making the middle-aged man stop in his tracks.


    He glowered viciously at Qiao Ying, warning her, "Little wench, you''ve no business butting in, if you dare to be foolish again, don''t me me for making you unable to open your mouth ever again."


    Older Ming had intended to let it be for the sake of master and disciple, to let him leave. But now seeing hisck of remorse, still full of malice andpletely unworthy of being a doctor, he resented his own poor judgement. He called to the security guard at the door, "Stop him! Xiao Liu, call the police!"


    Seeing this, the middle-aged man became afraid. He pushed away the security guarding in and was about to run.


    The next second he was easily apprehended by Qiao Ying who had ghost-like shed behind him.


    The middle-aged man was stepped on under Qiao Ying''s foot, and after struggling realized he couldn''t get up no matter what. So he started cursing violently and threatening Qiao Ying.


    Soon, the middle-aged man was taken away by the police.


    "I''m really sorry you had to see such a farce." Older Ming forcefully suppressed his grief, and had an assistant bring out the best two ginsengs from the store for Qiao Ying.


    He also gave Qiao Ying the things she wanted.


    They were acupuncture needles.


    Qiao Ying took them. They were exactly the same as the set she had used before.


    The world only knew Doctor Seely''s surgical knife could bring people back from the brink of death, but they didn''t know Doctor Seely''s mastery of Chinese medicine and acupuncture technique was equally superb, unfathomable, almost reaching the realm of bringing the dead back to life and flesh back on white bones with a silver needle.


    "Youngdy, could you tell me who your friend is?"


    Older Ming''s grandfather was an excellent cksmith. But this craft had only been passed down to Older Ming''s elderly granduncle.


    The acupuncture needles sold on the marketpared to those handcrafted by his granduncle were worlds apart. His granduncle said they were only given to fated people, charging just material costs. Not many knew about his granduncle''s skills, and so far he had only gifted a set to that youngdy.


    When he received Qiao Ying''s call earlier, he still thought it was that youngdy on the other end of the phone, but the voice didn''t sound the same. Now seeing her, they were clearly two different people.


    "It''s who you think it is in your heart." Qiao Ying said.


    Older Ming did not seem very surprised to hear this, and asked, "Is she doing well?"


    "Very well." Seeing Older Ming''s kind and benevolent face, Qiao Ying thought for a bit and added, "She asked me to visit you in passing."


    Unexpectedly, Older Ming had an "you can''t fool me" expression and lightly snorted, "She wouldn''t do that."


    Although they had only met a few times, Older Ming could tell that youngdy was not one to easily care about others.


    Qiao Ying didn''t say anything more, took the medicine and needles, and left.

 Chapter 38: Saved the President of Beijing University; Ran into Third Master Qin

    <h4>Chapter 38</h4>


    "You wait here, I''m going to get the car," said the young assistant, carrying bags and bags towards the underground parking lot.


    Zhang Chengyong walked out of the mall alone with his hands behind his back and headed for the entrance.


    Qiao Ying, who had just left Ming Shan Hall with arge bag of Chinese herbal medicine, was about to take a taxi to the booked hotel when she saw a crowd of people gathered at the entrance of the mall ahead.


    Hearing someone in the onlooking crowd shouting, "The man is dying!"


    "Whose old man is this? Where are his children? How could he be allowed to go out alone if he''s sick? Someone call 120 for help."


    Qiao Ying looked through the crowd and saw an old man lying on the ground with a painful expression.


    She made her way through the crowd and went up.


    The old man was lying stiffly on the ground, his fingers w-like, asionally twitching. His facial muscles were also beginning to gradually stiffen, and the corners of his mouth were also tilted. These were the symptoms of a stroke.


    "Please give him some space and let the air circte," Qiao Ying said calmly, putting down what was in her hands and squatting down.


    "Youngdy, if you''re not his family, you can''t just touch him randomly. If something goes wrong, it could cost a life," someone said.


    Qiao Ying ignored them, opened the old man''s lower eyelid to take a look, then put two fingers on his pulse.


    "Oh, the youngdy is a doctor!"


    "No doctor can be that young. She must be a medical student, right? To diagnose and needle at such a young age, she''s got guts!"


    "It looks like he''s having a stroke. That''s no small matter. My old man had a stroke from a fall and was paralyzed."


    After the diagnosis, Qiao Ying took out an acupuncture kit from her bag.


    The onlookers had wanted to stop Qiao Ying from touching the old man randomly, but upon seeing that she knew medicine, they didn''t say anything more. But when they saw Qiao Ying take out a long, slender silver needle, they cried out in shock.


    Seeing the needle about to pierce the old man''s head, a muscr man who worked out a lot suddenly felt a strong sense of justice and reached out to stop her, "What are you doing?"


    Qiao Ying easily dodged his hand, and the silver needle shed as it pierced the Baihui acupoint on the old man''s head.


    The crowd cried out again in shock, and many recoiled in fear, worried that something might happen to implicate them if the old man met with any mishap.


    The muscr man reached out again to stop her when he saw the needle had pierced the old man and Qiao Ying was about to insert a second needle.


    Though well-meaning, Qiao Ying found him a nuisance. So when he reached for her again, Qiao Ying turned the silver needle in her hand and jabbed the webbed skin between his thumb and index finger.


    Qiao Ying was so fast that no one saw clearly what had happened. They only heard the man cry out in pain inexplicably, and his arm went limp as if the tendons had been cut.


    The man held his numb, painful arm and cried out in anguish, his face filled with shock, sessfully scaring the onlookers to retreat several more steps back.


    "What... What did the youngdy just do to that man?"


    "She doesn''t seem to be messing around. Can someone so young really be so skilled in the needle arts? Acupuncture is not as simple as a hypodermic injection with Western medicine."


    "I saw she had a bag from Ming Shan Hall. Could she be Older Ming''s disciple?"


    "I''ve seen Older Ming needle people before. He''s not as casual about it as she is. If something goes wrong here, it would be big trouble."


    "Young people these days are too arrogant."


    As the crowd discussed animatedly and pointed at Qiao Ying, upon closer look, they realized there were already more than a dozen needles inserted into the old man''s head and limbs.


    Together with the muscr man crying painfully beside them, the scene made them secretly apprehensive.


    Quite a few of them shook their heads inwardly, thinking the youngdy was going to get into big trouble.


    No one noticed the old man''s expression had eased up until his twisted mouth started to regain its normal shape.


    "Hey, look, his mouth isn''t skewed anymore!"


    Then, to everyone''s amazement, the old man''s rigid limbs slowly softened, and he was soon able to clench his fists and move his legs.


    The excruciating headache gradually subsided, and Zhang Chengyong opened his eyes to see a focused young girl squatting in front of him.


    "...Youngdy."


    "Oh, he can speak! He can speak!"


    The onlookers who had backed away quickly gathered around again.


    "This youngdy is too amazing. He was clearly about to have a stroke, but after a few needles, he''s fine!"


    Everyone gave Qiao Ying a thumbs up.


    A few minutester, Qiao Ying started removing the needles, starting with the first one at Baihui on the head, and put all the needles away neatly. Then she said to the old man, "Lie down for three more minutes before getting up."


    She then walked towards the muscr man who was still clutching his arm in pain, his screams having made his voice hoarse.


    The onlookers watched as the girl lightly poked the man''s neck with the slender silver needle, and he instantly quieted down, as if nothing had happened.


    This made the crowd cry out in amazement once more. Their gaze on Qiao Ying went from doubtful to amazed and respectful.


    The young assistant squeezed through the crowd and was shocked to see Zhang Chengyong lying on the ground. He quickly went to check on him, "Principal Zhang!"


    As Zhang Chengyong emerged from the brink of the excruciating headache, the assistant helped him up and told him to call Qiao Ying back before she walked too far away.


    Qiao Ying turned around, her expression a little cold, "What is it?"


    She reflexively assumed the assistant who didn''t know the situation was trying to scam her.


    In the end, Qiao Ying got into the old man''s car and went to his house.


    The old man warmly weed Qiao Ying and looked very spirited, showing no signs of having just suffered a serious ailment and nearly had a stroke. Once home, he immediately told the housekeeper to prepare more dishes.


    On the way, the assistant had learned what happened. But he didn''t trust that someone as young as Qiao Ying could have such medical skills and daring with the needles, so after serving her tea, he tried to persuade the old man to go to the hospital for a checkup.


    The old man looked fine now, but who knows if some problem might appearter.


    "No need, no need. I know my own body best. I feel great now," Zhang Chengyong said, thumping his chest.


    But the assistant kept insisting, so Zhang Chengyong frowned and sessfully got him to shut up.


    Seeing this, Qiao Ying didn''t bother to exin verbally either. She took the pen and paper from the table and wrote a prescription: "Take this to Older Ming at Ming Shan Hall to have it filled."


    After looking it over, Zhang Chengyong asked Qiao Ying, "Youngdy, what''s your rtionship with Older Ming? I''ve never heard he took on any female disciples."


    Qiao Ying: "Just a friend."


    "Friend?" Zhang Chengyong couldn''t help but widen his eyes, his voice rising a few degrees.


    He was shocked that someone so young could be friends with Older Ming.


    The assistant who hadn''t witnessed Qiao Ying''s needling thought she was boasting and even suspected she might be a scammer.


    "Alright, alright, this old man thanks you," Zhang Chengyong put away the prescription.


    "Youngdy, are you from around here? You look so young, still in school right? What grade are you in? Which school?"


    "Grade 12, in Yun City."


    "Still in 12th grade? To have such medical skills and courage with the needles at such a young age, the younger generation is really something," Zhang Chengyong said admiringly of Qiao Ying. "You''re from Yun City, so what brings you to the capital? Today isn''t a weekend."


    "Came to buy some things from Older Ming." Qiao Ying answered matter-of-factly.


    Zhang Chengyong nced at therge bag of Chinese medicine on the table.


    "The college entrance exam ising up soon. Have you decided where you want to go?" Zhang Chengyong''s eyes lit up eagerly.


    He was looking at her like she was some treasure.


    "The medical school at Capital University. Are you interested?" Zhang Chengyong asked.


    If Principal Zhang knew the youngdy before him was the answerer he had asked Qin Hanyue to desperately look for, he would surely regret recruiting her for the medical school.


    "Just say the word and I''ll call the president right away."


    "I appreciate your kindness."


    Hearing Qiao Ying''s refusal, Zhang Chengyong was extremely surprised.


    But Qiao Ying''s next words made him appreciate her even more.


    He heard Qiao Ying say, "I can test into Capital U myself."


    As they were talking, a ck Mercedes Benz with the license te [Jing A0000] stopped outside the yard.


    The car door opened, and a ck leather shoe stepped onto the ground.


    The man was tall and well-built, dressed in a suit with a crisp silhouette and chiselled features both cold and alluring.


    "Principal Zhang, Master Qin is here," the young assistant hurried in to inform Zhang Chengyong.


    Sitting with her back to the door, Qiao Ying raised a brow slightly. Qin Hanyue?

 Chapter 39: Qiao Ying recognized Qin Hanyue that night

    <h4>Chapter 39</h4>


    A man dressed in formal attire strode through the courtyard, his steps echoing the coolness of the evening. He entered through the gate.


    As he met the gaze of Principal Zhang, he nodded slightly, positioning himself to the right and behind Qiao Ying.


    As the man approached, Qiao Ying, who was sitting with her back to him on the sofa, felt the shadow of his tall figure press down on her.


    "A rare visitor indeed. What brings you here today? Did you finally find the elusive mathematical genius I''ve been searching for?" Principal Zhang, always concerned about the genius who refused to show himself, asked.


    "Just met a client nearby and decided to drop by to see you, old man," Qin Hanyue said. He instructed Qin Yan to hand the things he had brought to Principal Zhang''s assistant and added, "If I remember correctly, it''s your granddaughter''s birthday next week, so I brought a small gift."


    "Well, well, well, how thoughtful of you," Zhang Chengyong nodded approvingly.


    "Do you have a guest, old man?" Qin Hanyue nced at the motionless girl on the sofa.


    Zhang Chengyong immediately shook his head and corrected him with a serious expression, "This is not a guest; she''s the savior of this old man''s life."


    "A savior?" Qin Hanyue couldn''t help but nce at her again.


    Zhang Chengyong continued, "Please have a seat and let''s talk."


    Qin Hanyue took a few steps forward and sat down next to Zhang Chengyong.


    He sat with a rxed and casual posture, exuding an air of elegance and nobility. His long legs habitually crossed, disying the presence of a long-standing figure of authority.


    When Qin Hanyue raised his eyes and saw the girl''s face across from him, he felt a slight astonishment.


    It was her.


    Wasn''t she the young girl who saved his nephew?


    Qin Yan also stared nkly, feeling that Qiao Ying looked familiar.


    Qin Hanyue carefullypared her appearance to the day he saw her through the car window. She had lost weight since then, but he recognized her without a doubt.


    However, wasn''t this young girl in the distant Yun City just yesterday, and didn''t she break a boy''s leg?


    How did she end up in the capital city today, sitting in his teacher''s house?


    Embarrassingly, he had just said yesterday that a young girl in small Yun City couldn''t stir up any waves, and now she hade to the capital city.


    Qiao Ying met the man''s gaze without evasion. At the moment their eyes met, Qin Hanyue thought, "It seems she recognizes me."


    He wondered how she would react upon seeing him.


    To Qin Hanyue''s surprise, the girl showed no reaction at all.


    She looked at him with the gaze of a stranger, disinterested and indifferent, then picked up the water on the table and took a sip.


    It was a normal reaction to seeing a stranger, but notpletely normal. Itcked a bit of courtesy and restraint.


    Qin Hanyue found it hard to read her.


    Qin Yan had arranged for someone to secretly protect this young girl, but she had exposed them and even said, "The Qin family spent all their money on bodyguards."


    If this didn''t prove that she knew about their Qin family and Qin Yuchen, then Qin Yan had helped her out twice and she should have known.


    But she acted as if she didn''t recognize them at all.


    Qin Hanyue rested his hand on his leg, tapping his fingers rhythmically.


    Qiao Ying''s gaze was drawn to that hand. The man hadrge palms, well-defined joints, long and slender fingers, and faint veins on the back of his hand.


    And on the first joint of his index finger, there was a small mole, adding a touch of irresistible allure to his handsome hand.


    It was exactly like what she had seen on theputer screen that night!


    Qiao Ying slowed down her drinking motion, her gaze pausing for a moment on the mole on Qin Hanyue''s hand, and then she looked up, carefullyparing it to the man''s chest and waist.


    Qiao Ying''s bold gaze caught Qin Hanyue''s attention.


    So he followed her line of sight and lowered his eyes to his own body.


    It was him! Qiao Ying confirmed that the second person who invaded Qiao Yi''s phone that night was the man in front of her right now¡ªQin Hanyue.


    It was a bit unexpected. The chairman of the Qin Group was also a skilledputer expert.


    "What are those eyes looking at?" Qin Yan wondered in his heart. He knew his boss was good-looking, and not just women, even men were envious.


    But was she being too bold?


    The girl seemed tock restraint.


    Qin Hanyue didn''t mind. He withdrew his gaze and asked the teacher, "You just said this youngdy is your lifesaver. What happened?"


    Zhang Chengyong briefly exined the situation, "I just went out to buy a birthday gift for my granddaughter, and then my old ailment red up. I almost didn''t recover. Thanks to this girl, she gave me a few shots. If it weren''t for meeting this girl, this old man of mine would have been in danger this time."


    "Shots?" Qin Hanyue nced at the big bag of herbs on Qiao Ying''s desk with the words "Ming Shan Hall."


    "Do you understand acupuncture?" Qin Hanyue asked Qiao Ying.


    "A little bit." Intuitively, Qiao Ying didn''t want to have too much involvement with this seemingly polite but actually dangerous man.


    She knew he was definitely not a simple businessman.


    Qin Hanyue: "My surname is Qin, how should I address you?"


    Zhang Chengyong pped his thigh, "Oh, look at my forgetful mind, I''ve been forgetting to ask the youngdy for her name."


    "Qiao Ying, Qiao as in Qiao Mu, Ying as in shadow," Qiao Ying replied.


    Qin Yan was a bit confused when he saw Qiao Ying''s face. His thoughts and Qin Hanyue''s were almost the same¡ªwondering how Qiao Ying, who was supposed to be in Yun City, suddenly appeared in the capital and inexplicably became Principal Zhang''s lifesaver.


    Qin Yan suspected that he had made a mistake, and besides, Qiao Ying looked thinner than thest time he saw her. There are simr people in the world.


    It wasn''t until Qiao Ying said her own name that Qin Yan was certain it was the same person.


    He looked at Qiao Ying, then at Qin Hanyue, who was talking to her, apparently wanting to say a few words.


    "Nice name." Zhang Chengyong liked Qiao Ying more and more as he looked at her. He smiled and praised her to Qin Hanyue, "Don''t judge this youngdy by her age, she has medical skills and courage." Zhang Chengyong raised his thumb, "Impressive, her future is boundless."


    "In today''s society, people''s hearts are unpredictable, but Miss Qiao dared to help someone who had nothing to do with her, and a patient at that. She truly has a kind heart," Qin Hanyue hinted, reminding her of the night she saved Qin Yuchen, testing her intentions.


    Unexpectedly, Qiao Ying didn''t follow the script but responded with, "Not many people haveplimented me like this."


    Zhang Chengyong had no idea about the situation and continued enthusiastically introducing Qin Hanyue to Qiao Ying, "This is the Chairman of Qin Group. Despite his young age, he is highly skilled in business. He is also my proudest student. When you get into Capital University, make sure to address him as ''Senior Brother.''"


    Qin Hanyue asked, "Miss Qiao, are you studying? Are you preparing to take the entrance exam for Capital University?"


    Whether Qiao Ying truly didn''t recognize him or was pretending not to, Qin Hanyue had no intention of reminding her or exposing himself.


    "Do you have any good suggestions, Mr. Qin?" Qiao Ying casually asked.


    Qin Hanyue smiled faintly and shook his head, "Capital University is excellent. I wish you sess in your exams, Miss Qiao."


    Qiao Ying responded indifferently, "Thank you."


    "Miss, have you ever considered the School of Medicine at Capital University? With your abilities and qualifications, you will undoubtedly achieve great sess in the medical field and make a significant contribution," Zhang Chengyong, who wanted to contribute to the School of Medicine, didn''t want to miss such a promising talent.


    Qiao Ying didn''t answer immediately.


    At this moment, Qin Hanyue asked, "Do you have any preferred major, Miss Qiao? Mathematics or medicine?"


    After giving it some thought, Qiao Ying replied, "Computer science is good."


    Zhang Chengyong''s face was filled with pain and disbelief, "Computer science?"


    "There are plenty of job opportunities inputer science. If you are interested after graduation, you cane to mypany. We are currently in need of technical personnel," Qin Hanyue said, purely showing gratitude to Qin Yuchen.


    Work for Qin Group? Qiao Ying arched her eyebrows uncontrobly, thinking to herself, "What kind of threshold does Qin Group have?"


    Any identity she casually revealed would be no worse than Qin Hanyue, the Chairman of Qin Group. Work for him?


    "Not interested," Qiao Ying said directly.


    "Ignorant," Qin Yan thought to himself, "Shecks emotional intelligence."


    He had no idea how polite Qiao Ying''s response was.


    If Ye Si were here, he would burst intoughter and retort on behalf of Qiao Ying, "Let the renowned Blood Shadow work for you? Are you sleepwalking in broad daylight?"

 Chapter 40: The BOSS is molested; Encounter Huo Chengdong

    <h4>Chapter 40</h4>


    Qin Hanyue didn''t care at all, and instead had a little appreciation for Qiao Ying. He was very polite and said, "I''m sorry for my abruptness."


    You''re not being abrupt, you''re being bold to the point of daydreaming. Qiao Ying silentlyined to himself, then stood up and said, "I won''t eat anymore, we can eat together next time there''s a chance."


    "The food''s already been made." Zhang Chengyong stood up as well, busy asking, "Are you in a hurry to get back to Yuncheng?"


    "Yeah." Qiao Ying didn''t exin further.


    The only reason she had agreed to Zhang Chengyong''s enthusiastic invitation was because of his identity¡ªwhen she heard the young assistant outside the mall entrance call him "Principal Zhang," she had guessed Zhang Chengyong''s identity.


    She didn''t care about herself, she just wanted to pave the way for Qiao Yi, who would also be taking the Capital University entrance exam in the future. So she took this opportunity to get acquainted with the principal of Capital University, which wasn''t a bad thing.


    But this meal... She subtly nced at Qin Hanyue.


    "Well, since you''re in a hurry, I won''t force you to stay either. Can I get your contact information?"


    "No need. I''ll definitely attend Capital University in September, see you then." After Qiao Ying finished speaking, she declined Zhang Chengyong''s offer to see her off, picked up her things and left.


    Qiao Ying''sposure and confidence that seeped from her bones gave Zhang Chengyong a great impression.


    Even though his offer to see her off was declined, Zhang Chengyong still had his assistant escort her out.


    Qin Hanyue watched Qiao Ying leave for a while. Lowering his eyes, he discovered the prescription on the table.


    He reached out and picked it up.


    The words on the paper flowed like a dragon or snake, smooth as flowing clouds and water.


    The handwriting looked a little familiar.


    Qin Hanyue asked, "This is..."


    Zhang Chengyong looked over. "It''s the prescription the youngdy wrote for me."


    Qin Hanyue held the prescription and looked at it for a moment, then put it down and stood up.


    Seeing him stand up and tidy up his clothes, Zhang Chengyong asked, "What, are you leaving too? Not keeping this old manpany for a meal?"


    "Some other day, I''ll go deliver her on your behalf." Qin Hanyue finished speaking and headed out.


    "Deliver who?" Zhang Chengyong was puzzled.


    Just then the assistant came over with a phone. "Principal Zhang, the school called."


    Zhang Chengyong took the phone and held it to his ear.


    He heard the other end excitedly tell him, "Old Zhang,e quick! That genius who was answering questions on the forum has shown up at our school right now!"


    When Qiao Ying left, she saw the ck Maybach parked at the door.


    After walking a few steps, she suddenly stopped and doubled back to walk around behind the car to check the license te.


    [Beijing A0000]


    Was the person in the car that day Qin Hanyue?


    Or was it Qin Yuchen?


    Or were both of them there?


    Qiao Ying clearly felt the people in the car watching her at the time, so she was certain they had deliberatelye to her neighborhood because of her that day.


    Qiao Ying left carrying her things. She hadn''t gone very far when the ck Maybach stopped next to her before she could even hail a taxi.


    Qin Yan jumped out of the driver''s seat, opened the back door and said to Qiao Ying, "Miss Qiao, my boss wants to give you a ride on Principal Zhang''s behalf. Please get in the car."


    Qiao Ying looked at Qin Yan, then looked inside the car¡ªall she could see in her line of vision were the man''s slender trouser legs and the shiny ck leather shoes below the pant legs.


    After thinking for a moment, Qiao Ying handed herrge bag of medicine to Qin Yan.


    Qin Yan was caught off guard and hurriedly took hold of it. He watched as Qiao Ying got directly into the car, and thought: "She''s really not standing on ceremony."


    Qin Yan closed the door for her, then put therge bag of stuff in the passenger seat.


    "Be gentle with it, the stuff wasn''t cheap," Qiao Ying reminded.


    If she hadn''t been broke, Qiao Ying definitely wouldn''t have taken those two ginseng roots worth 3 million from Older Ming. She could only make it up to him after she had money again in the future.


    "Got it." That was what Qin Yan said, but what he thought was, how expensive could it be?


    Qin Yan got in the car and asked, "Miss Qiao, where to?"


    Qiao Ying: "Yinghao Hotel."


    Yinghao Hotel? She''s really willing to spend money. Even the lowest nightly rate there is 100,000 yuan. She must have spent almost all of the 100,000 yuan that Young Master Qin Yuchen gave her, Qin Yan thought to himself. Then he asked, "Picking up luggage?"


    Qiao Ying had just said at Principal Zhang''s that she was hurrying back to Yuncheng, so Qin Yan assumed Qiao Ying would say the airport or train station.


    "Yeah." Qiao Ying was toozy to exin further. After all, she didn''t expect Qin Hanyue to be so free that he would send her to the hotel to get her luggage and then nicely drive her to the airport afterwards.


    However, Qin Hanyue saw through Qiao Ying''s perfunctory response.


    Qin Yan started the engine and the ck Maybach gradually merged into traffic.


    "Did Miss Qiao make a special trip to the capital to buy so much medicine for a sick family member?" Qin Hanyue took the initiative to strike up a conversation.


    "I guess so. That medicine was bought for my brother to soak his feet in."


    Soak his feet? Qin Yan''s facial features twitched uncontrobly. He couldn''t help but nce sideways at therge bag of Chinese herbs next to him.


    Expensive medicine for soaking feet? And what was with the "I guess so"? Was someone sick or not? Just soaking for fun?


    "Principal Zhang''s illness is a chronic problem, hereditary migraines. Older Ming from Ming Shan Hall used to give him acupuncture treatments to alleviate it, but that could only treat the symptoms, not the root cause. From what Principal Zhang said earlier, it seems Miss Qiao has some expertise in acupuncture and considerable medical skills. For Miss Qiao to have such aplishments at such a young age is truly remarkable. I wonder if Miss Qiao is self-taught in these medical techniques and acupuncture, or..."


    "Self-taught. Just fooling around."


    She dared to acupuncture people just by fooling around, and even cured them? Either she was a genius being modest, or she was bluffing. Qin Yan thought.


    Qin Hanyue of course could tell that Qiao Ying didn''t want to talk to him much, but today he chose to be impolite for once.


    So he continued asking, "Miss Qiao must be a high school senior, right? May I ask if you''re in sciences or humanities? Are you very interested inputers?"


    Unexpectedly, Qiao Ying shot back at him, "Is Mr. Qin very interested in me?"


    Qiao Ying rested her elbow on the window, her hand propping up the side of her head. She looked at Qin Hanyue with a seemingly smiling yet not smiling expression. Her entire being exuded a kind of indescribableziness and nonchnce, yet also had a prickly sharpness to it, giving off a feeling of hidden barbs. Her tone deliberately carried some flirtatiousness.


    Up front driving, Qin Yan almost choked on his own saliva.


    Did the boss just get teased by a young girl?! No, given her tone, the boss was clearly getting hit on!


    Qin Hanyue gave a wryugh.


    Previously, he had heard his nephew Qin Yuchen say many times that this girl was very special, but Qin Hanyue had felt that Qin Yuchen had rose-colored sses for Qiao Ying.


    Now it seemed that he had been too superficial. This girl really was special.


    "Although it''s a bit abrupt, if I said yes, would Miss Qiao answer my questions?" Qin Hanyue looked at her.


    As the outside world''s impression of him, Qin Hanyue was exactly the same¡ªcultured, gentlemanly and polite.


    But at the same time, the outside world also spread that he was cruel and sinister, with vicious methods. Even the Qin Group''s businesses were half legitimate, half underground, especially abroad.


    The corners of Qiao Ying''s mouth turned up slightly as she spat out two words: "No way." Then she added, "But I want to hear you ask."


    "Oh?" Qin Hanyue''s voice turned low and maic, the drawn out hum at the end seductively beguiling.


    "I''m curious how many questions you have about me in your mind." How could Qiao Ying not sense that Qin Hanyue was probing her?


    What exactly was Qin Hanyue suspicious about concerning her? Had he just found out that she had saved Qin Yuchen, or did he also recognize that she was the one he had confronted that night? Even if he did recognize her, she was just a hacker. Why would the esteemed Chairman of Qin Group go through so much trouble?


    Or was the Qin Group reallycking in tech personnel?


    Qin Hanyue hadn''t expected Qiao Ying to ask directly.


    At this moment, the sky had already darkened outside. The interior lights of the car were off, and the dimpartment was lit only by passing streetlights. The two looked at each other, their gazes meeting.


    The atmosphere suddenly became sharp.


    Just then, at a red light, the car stopped. Immediately the interior flooded with light¡ªQin Yan had turned on the light.


    Both people''s features were instantly illuminated clearly and brightly, with nothing left to hide.


    Up front, Qin Yan sensed something off, but before he could turn to look, a Lamborghini sports car pulled up next to them like a swift arrow, the screeching brake sound especially grating.


    The sports car was also sting loud heavy metal music.


    Qin Yan frowned, nced at the sports car next to them, and happened to meet eyes with the owner.


    Qin Yan didn''t get a good look before withdrawing his gaze.


    Suddenly the music stopped. Qin Yan thought, finally his eardrums could rest. But instead, he heard excited shoutinging from the sports car next to them: "Hey! Hey hey!"


    Qin Yan looked again to see the sports car owner waving at them excitedly.


    No, he seemed to be waving at Qiao Ying.


    Was this her friend? Qin Yan nced back at Qiao Ying.


    "Hey! It''s me, me me!" Seeing Qiao Ying ignore him, the sports car owner anxiously leaned halfway out the car.


    Only then did Qin Yan realize that wasn''t this the precious grandson of the Huo family''s Old Master Huo, Young Master Huo Chengdong?


    Do Qiao Ying and Huo Chengdong know each other?


    "Your friend?" Qin Hanyue''s voice rang out as he asked.


    Qiao Ying''s car window was open. She nced at Huo Chengdong, who was so excited he could barely keep from jumping out of the car.


    "It''s me, me! Do you remember me?" Huo Chengdong couldn''t believe he would run into Qiao Ying in the capital city.


    "Don''t know you."


    Qiao Ying silently retracted her hand that had been resting on the open window, then rolled up the car window.

 Chapter 42: Qin Hanyu: "Today’s College Entrance Examination"

    <h4>Chapter 42</h4>


    "What''s this?" Qiao Yi took therge parcel handed to him by Qiao Ying and smelled a strong odor of Chinese medicine.


    He quickly opened it to take a look, and sure enough, it was medicine, and the "Ming Shan Hall" three characters on the bag also gave Qiao Yi more hope.


    He could hardly conceal his excitement as he looked at Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying told him how to decoct the medicine, which ones were for drinking and which were for soaking feet.


    Qiao Yi carefully took notes.


    "Remember, soak your feet above your knees, just soak the left foot, keep the water temperature as high as you can tolerate, cover the bucket with a towel while soaking so the medicinal effect doesn''t dissipate, soak for half an hour each time."


    "Sis, this medicine must be expensive, right?"


    "It''s eptable." The two ginseng roots were a bit expensive, but she didn''t pay for them either.


    "The injured part of your left foot hasn''t undergone muscle necrosis yet, soak it for a while first, and I''ll apply acupuncture to youter."


    "Acupuncture?"


    "You''ll know when the timees." Qiao Ying said and took her acupuncture kit back to her room first.


    Qiao Yi put his homework aside and carefully took out two doses of medicine from the bag to the kitchen.


    Smelling the fragrant medicinal aromaing out, Qiao Yi''s fair face flushed slightly with excitement.


    He looked forward to the day his foot could walk normally again. Just thinking about it made his heartbeat be irregr.


    At this moment, probably no one could understand his mood.


    The hopeful Qiao Yi was a changed personpared to his former silent, gloomy self who was a loner at school and would sit at his desk all day long.


    Although he was as good looking as the school hunk Xu Mingchen, he had always been ignored at school. In other people''s mouths, Qiao Yi was "the cripple in ss One", or "the crippled top student in ss One" at best.


    Until the fight with the son of the Shanshui Group President a few days ago, the unknown Qiao Yi became the second person after Qiao Ying that all the teachers and students in the school knew about.


    Qiao Ying had been away these two days, and Qiao Yi was all his ssmates talked about.


    "Did you hear that? Chen Huanlin transferred schools."


    "Transferred schools? Why? Weren''t the other students who fought just made to write self-criticisms? Besides, isn''t his family very rich? Why did he need to transfer schools? Did he go to a better school?"


    "I heard that Chen Huanlin''s parents brought several bodyguards to the principal''s office that day, while Qiao Yi was alone."


    "Everyone thought Qiao Yi was done for, but guess what? Chen Huanlin was carried away on a stretcher in the end."


    "Wasn''t he not seriously injured? Or did something else happen in the principal''s office?"


    "I heard thatter Qiao Ying went to the principal''s office, that Qiao Ying who got us a new principal. "


    "Who would''ve thought that Qiao Yi turns out to be Qiao Ying''s younger brother?"


    "That cripple is Qiao Ying''s brother?"


    "How dare you still call him a cripple?"


    If it still didn''t prove how extraordinary Qiao Ying was when the underachiever transformed into an even more formidable top student than Xu Mingchen, forced the principal to publicly apologize to the whole school, and got him fired in the end, then this time Qiao Ying''s younger brother Qiao Yi fought with the Shanshui Group President''s son, and in the end Qiao Yi didn''t even get punished or made to write self-criticism while the rich and powerful Chen Huanlin was forced to transfer schools, it made people have to believe that Qiao Ying really had a powerful background!


    And today as Qiao Yi walked around the school, he attracted even more attention from the girls. Many noticed that he was in a good mood today.


    Although they didn''t see him smile or actively speak to anyone, they could clearly feel his gaze was different than before.


    "I''ve just realized Qiao Yi is just as good looking as the school hunk Xu Mingchen."


    "I realized it long ago. It''s just a pity about his foot, otherwise who knows if Xu Mingchen could still be the school hunk."


    "What''s wrong with his foot? He''s good at studying, good looking, and has such a formidable older sister. He''ll definitely do well in the future."


    The college entrance examination was imminent.


    Qiao Lingling only returned to Yun City a few days before the college entrance exam.


    The mother and daughter were both glowing, unlike having just attended a rtive''s wedding, but more like having won some grand prize outside.


    The two had changed into new clothes, dressed rather fashionably, especially Li Lilian. She wore an urban woman''s outfit despite the hot weather, and even wore a silk scarf, smiling so widely her eyes were barely open.


    Qiao Lingling still brought back gifts for Qiao Ying conscientiously.


    Of course, Qiao Ying didn''t want them.


    "Forget it, don''t give them to me." So Qiao Lingling kept them herself.


    Qiao Yi took the gift from his second sister to Qiao Ying''s room.


    "Sis, I feel like Mom didn''t go to attend a wedding."


    Qiao Ying: "What they went to do has nothing to do with me."


    Qiao Yi felt something was off, but couldn''t pinpoint what.


    That night when Qiao Yi was decocting medicine, Li Lilian smelled it and went to the kitchen. Hearing this medicine was bought by Qiao Ying for Qiao Yi''s foot, Li Lilian scolded and wanted to pour the medicine away.


    "You can''t just randomly take medicine, it can cause problems and kill people. Are you trying to get yourself killed?"


    "That damned girl is trying to poison you!"


    Qiao''s father came out of his room and stopped Li Lilian, exining: "This medicine was specially prescribed at Ming Shan Hall in the Capital City by Older Ming for Qiao Ying."


    He held up the medicine package, pointing at the "Ming Shan Hall" three characters on it.


    "Older Ming would prescribe medicine for her? You must have water in your brain." Even the uneducated Li Lilian knew of Older Ming''s famous name. She absolutely didn''t believe Qiao Ying could have gotten medicine prescribed by Older Ming, deciding this must be some fake Ming Shan Hall.


    "Big sister went to the Capital City? When?" But Qiao Lingling noticed this point.


    "Right, when did she go to the Capital City? Howe I don''t know about it?" Li Lilian followed up with asking.


    "It was the day after you two left." Qiao''s father said.


    Li Lilian still didn''t believe it and refused to let it go, saying Qiao Yi''s foot had been crippled for so many years, it couldn''t be cured with just some medicine. She insisted on not letting Qiao Yi take the medicine, and was about to grab the other package that hadn''t been decocted yet to throw away.


    "Little Yi has been taking it for several days now, and isn''t he doing well?" Qiao''s father didn''t believe it at first either, but seeing Qiao Yi''s spirit clearly better than before these past few days, he let him take it.


    Although he knew it was impossible for his son''s foot to heal, he still wanted to try, even if it only got a little better.


    In the tussle, medicine spilled all over the floor.


    Seeing the medicine scattered on the ground, Qiao Yi slowly squatted down and gathered the medicine in his hands.


    "Little Yi." Seeing this, Qiao''s father felt heartbroken and quickly squatted down to help pick them up.


    Qiao Yi looked at the medicine in his hands, then slowly raised his head to look at his mother, gritting his teeth and enunciating each word: "Even if this medicine is poison that can kill people today, I will still take it!"


    "This medicine costs 6,000 a dose. Do you think I specially went to the Capital City to spend tens of thousands just to poison Qiao Yi?"


    No one knew when Qiao Ying appeared in the kitchen doorway, coldly watching everything happening.


    If Li Lilian wasn''t Qiao Ying and Qiao Yi''s mother, Qiao Ying would have certainly made her pick up all the medicine off the floor and swallow it alive.


    When Li Lilian heard that, she went speechless, only mumbling a couple sentences: "Having so much money, yet giving so little to the family."


    Hearing Qiao Ying had so much money, Qiao Lingling became even more determined that no one could stop her from getting into a university in the capital.


    -


    The college entrance examination arrived as scheduled.


    Qiao Ying went out right on time with her exam stationery, but when she came out, she saw Qiao Yi standing where he waited for her every school day.


    Qiao Yi was on summer break from high school third grade since the exam was taking ce. He wore the clothes Qiao Ying had bought for him, andpared to his lifeless appearance when they first met, he finally had some vibrancy.


    "I''ll go to school with you." Qiao Yi said.


    "No need." Qiao Ying felt.


    "I''ve got nothing else to do at home anyway." Qiao Yi went ahead first as he spoke.


    In Qiao Yi''s eyes, the college entrance exam was a major life event. Other students all had parents and family sending them off, so although he knew the exam posed no pressure whatsoever for Qiao Ying, since he could apany her, Qiao Yi didn''t want her to face it alone.


    Qiao Ying was assigned to take the exam at her own school. Qiao Yi sent her to the school gate.


    Qiao Ying arrived a bitte. Qiao Yi urged her to go into the exam venue.


    Qiao Ying waved at him and leisurely strolled into the school gate.


    Seeing Qiao Ying''s casual attitude, the group of parents at the gate all shook their heads, certain that Qiao Ying must be a poor student who couldn''t get into university.


    -


    "The college entrance exam is today?" Qin Hanyue who was about to go to work suddenly remembered what day it was.


    Qin Yan responded: "Yes, Third Young Master, the college entrance exam is today."


    He thought to himself: Is Boss asking about that girl?

 Chapter 44: Joe’s Family Dinner, Family Comparison.

    <h4>Chapter 44</h4>


    When Lingling heard that Third Uncle who lived in a vi invited them to a big hotel, she immediately got up to dress up and put on a new dress.


    "Didn''t Brother Ying buy you new clothes? Howe you''re wearing these old clothes again?" Lingling nced at Yi in her shabby clothes and wrinkled her nose.


    "Washed." Yi said.


    "You might as well wear your school uniform instead of wearing this. Do you know which hotel Third Uncle is treating us to? The Grand Cloud Hotel - the best five-star hotel in Yun City. If you wear that, you won''t even get inter, how embarrassing." When Lingling heard the name of the hotel, and saw the expectant look on her face, ready to take photos with her phone to post on her social media after eating, Yi didn''t bother saying anything more to her.


    Qiao''s father also took out his best clothes to change into, and even spent money to rent a six-seater taxi.


    All the way there, Lingling kept looking in the mirror to check her makeup, chattering with Li Lilian about how luxurious the hotel was.


    Lingling even looked it up online to show her mother.


    "Mom, it says online that even a te of vegetables in this hotel costs hundreds of yuan, look at these abalone and lobster."


    "How can vegetables be so expensive?" Qiao''s father, who was sitting in the front passenger seat, turned his head back in surprise, feeling that this food was not vegetables at all, but pure gold.


    Ying and Yi sat in the back row.


    Yi identally swiped to Ying''s interview video, as well as the very unfriendlyments in thements section, and the various exposes by people iming to be insiders.


    Yi nudged Ying next to her with her elbow.


    Ying took off her headphones and looked at the phone screen Yi handed over.


    Then Yi said to her in a low voice, "Sis, why don''t you delete these videos when we get back tonight?"


    For Ying, hacking into these devices and deleting a few videos was certainly not difficult.


    But she was totally indifferent. "Why waste time with them?"


    Seeing Ying''s attitude, Yi didn''t say anything more.


    When they arrived, before they even got out of the car, Li Lilian had already stuck her head out to look at the luxurious hotel, eximing in admiration.


    Lingling straightened her skirt before getting out of the car, suppressing her excitement as she took out her phone to start taking pictures, nning to post them on social media after the meal to show off to her friends.


    The doorman recognized Ying and Yi and immediately bowed 90 degrees, warmly asking, "Do you have a reservation?"


    "Uh, um, I''m looking for my third younger brother, my third younger brother is treating us." Qiao''s father was very nervous and stuttered awkwardly.


    "I see. May I ask your brother''s surname?"


    "Qiao, Qiao Shengxiang." Qiao''s father spoke in a thick Yun City ent, seeming helpless.


    "Pleasee this way." The waiter led them inside.


    Lingling kept taking pictures with her phone, and also took a few selfies with her mother in front of the hotel''s beautiful decorations per her mother''s request.


    Ying walked slowly behind with her hands in her pockets, alongside Yi.


    They had just walked into the hotel when a luxury car stopped at the entrance. Xu Mingchen and his father got out of the car.


    Soon after, another million-dor luxury car arrived, and the school belle Ye Jingning got out along with her father Ye.


    Jingning was borately dressed up, looking even more beautiful than at school. She held a handbag, fully embodying the image of a rich youngdy. After getting out of the car, she smiled at Mingchen.


    But Mingchen didn''t seem to notice her at all.


    Ye''s father made a beeline for Xu''s father, smiling almost obsequiously as he reached out to Xu''s father: "Deputy Mayor Xu, you''re here so early!"


    "Just arrived." Xu''s father briefly shook Ye father''s hand.


    "It''s been a while since we''ve seen each other, but Mingchen has grown taller again, and is still so handsome." Ye''s father then looked at Mingchen.


    "Hello, Uncle Ye." Mingchen politely greeted him.


    "Very Good, very good." Ye''s father nodded repeatedly.


    "Mayor Feng had somethinge up temporarily and will arriveter. Let''s go up first, everyone else is already there." After Xu''s father spoke, he told the waiter who came up, "Top floor, Room 101, we have a reservation."


    The group entered the hotel.


    "Mingchen, how was your exam?" Jingning found an opportunity to sidle up to Mingchen''s side.


    "It was okay." Mingchen was neither cold nor warm in response.


    "Everyone says it was difficult. I didn''t do very well either. Which university are you nning to apply to?"


    "Capital University."


    Hearing Mingchen say he wanted to go to Capital University, Jingning bit her lip.


    She wished she could chop Ying into thousands of pieces in her heart.


    If it wasn''t for Ying bringing those gangsters to make trouble at school, her grades wouldn''t have slipped so much. Then she would have had the chance to go to Capital University together with Mingchen.


    It was all because of that Ying!


    The position Qiao''s third uncle booked for them was on the first floor lobby, at arge crystal round table that could seat over thirty people.


    When the waiter brought Qiao''s family over, almost everyone had arrived.


    "Am Ite?" Qiao''s father hurriedly went up to greet his three younger brothers.


    "Yo, big brother you''re here." Qiao Shengxiang, who was sitting in the main seat, had a big pot belly. He called Qiao''s father big brother and weed him, but didn''t even shift his butt. He pointed to the remaining seats and told Qiao''s family, "Sit down, the dishes will be served soon."


    "Sister-inw is looking quite fashionable today. Looks like you made quite a bit this year." Second aunt looked Li Lilian up and down with her slender painted eyes.


    "Ah, how can Ipare with you all in business with my meager dead-end job sry?" Li Lilian responded politely on the surface, but was cursing inwardly, "Just because you have some stinking money, you show off every day, every day. My daughter has a guaranteed spot in Capital University, and your son - who knows how he did on the exam and which lousy school he''ll go to!"


    Lingling was sweet-talking, calling each and every rtive at the big table, sessfully earning elders'' praises.


    "Look at your cousin, so polite. Just knows how to hug her phone andputer to y all day." Second aunt then scolded her son.


    "Who''s this?" Third aunt pointed at Ying sitting down and remarked.


    "This is Little Ying." Qiao''s father said.


    "Little Ying? She''s so much thinner, I almost didn''t recognize her. She looks so pretty after losing weight, even prettier than Lingling."


    Hearing this, Lingling''s smile froze on her face.


    "Little Yi seems to have grown taller again too. Why didn''t you ask them to call me Auntie?" Second aunt then looked at Yi.


    "Little Ying, Little Yi, go ahead and call her Auntie." Qiao''s father told the two girls.


    "Auntie." Yi politely called her.


    Ying looked towards the so-called Second Aunt who was quite far from her. Her lips moved slightly, but the next second she turned her gaze away. "When do we eat?"


    Second aunt''s expression immediately changed. "No manners at all. What are you teaching them at home? As if she''s never eaten a meal before."


    "Go easy on her. You know Big Brother''s financial conditions aren''t good. It''s her first time at a luxury hotel like this eating a meal. The child''s never eaten good food before, of course she''d react like this." Second uncle said.


    It was evident that none of the three younger brothers thought much of this Big Brother.


    Qiao''s father''s old face turned red from embarrassment. As a meek person he didn''t know how to retort, he could only lower his head, rub his thighs with both hands, and let out a couple of awkward chuckles.


    Seeing his father being humiliated, Yi felt awful. Heforted, "Dad, don''t mind it."


    Qiao''s father looked up at his sensible son, immediately feeling much better. He nodded, "Oh! Dad''s fine."


    In the past, Li Lilian could only scold back in her heart at times like this, but this time, she no longer endured silently. Instead, she looked at Second Aunt''s son, "How did your exam go, Little Feng? Your grades have always been excellent, you must''ve done very well right? Can get into Capital University?"


    Second uncle''s family''s faces darkened.


    Mufeng, who had been looking down ying on his phone, raised his head. Influenced by his parents, as a junior, he had no respect whatsoever for this poor rtive of Li Lilian''s. He retorted impatiently, "Capital University isn''t a toilet where anyone who wants to go can get in. Why are you asking this, Auntie? Could it be my cousin got into Capital University?"


    Second aunt gave a disdainfulugh.


    Everyone present knew about Ying''s grades. Barely getting into high school was already grace from the ancestors. With such bad grades and poor family, she''d probably go straight to work in a factory after finishing the exam.

 Chapter 45: Miss Jo is a guest of honor at our hotel.

    <h4>Chapter 45</h4>


    Li Lilian slowly adjusted her sitting position, and said proudly: ¡°I don¡¯t know if your eldest sister can get into Peking University, but your second sister said that getting into Peking University is definitely certain, right Lingling?¡±


    If her daughter hadn''t repeatedly urged her to keep the guaranteed admission to Peking University a secret, she would have taken this opportunity to talk about it in front of them, to show off and feel proud.


    "Really, Lingling? You can get into Peking University?" Qiao''s father was excited and looked at his daughter in disbelief.


    For Qiao''s father, who had been poor for half his life and looked down on even his wife and brothers, his children were his hope, and the grades of his son and second daughter had always been his pride.


    For a low-level person like him, having a child who could get into Peking University and be sessful in the future was the greatest joy.


    "Yes, Dad. I stayed upte doing test papers every day recently. I can do all the questions in this exam. Getting into Peking University is definitely no problem."


    Qiao Lingling said, and Li Lilian sat up even straighter, feeling prouder than ever in the years since she married into the Qiao family.


    "Great, wonderful. This is fantastic," Qiao''s father said with wet eyes, too excited to speak properly.


    Qiao Yi nced at Qiao Lingling.


    And Qiao Lingling felt guilty about Qiao Yi''s gaze.


    "Is that so? Getting into Peking University is no small feat," Third Uncle Qiao Shengxiang said with augh when he heard. "When you really get into Peking University, I''ll give you a big red envelope."


    "Thank you, Third Uncle." Qiao Lingling was secretly delighted to receive Third Uncle''s approval and be the focus of attention.


    "Humph, big talk is easy when the results are still uncertain. We''ll see after the exam resultse out - don''t hit yourself in the face and be a joke afterward." Second Aunt retorted unpleasantly. She hated seeing Li Lilian so smug, so she immediately fired back: "Oh, how is Little Yi''s foot? With today''s advanced medicine, going to a big city might provide a chance to cure it. If he ends upme for life, how will he find work and get married in the future? Even if he gets into a good university, this foot issue will still hold him back."


    Qiao Yi, caughtpletely off guard by the elders'' maliciousness, froze and clenched his hands under the table in embarrassment.


    With just a few words, Second Aunt had seeded in attacking Li Lilian''s sore spot.


    Before Li Lilian could react, a light yet cold voice spoke up first:


    "If you''re so concerned, put your money where your mouth is instead of just paying lip service. Give me 10 or 80 thousand to get my brother''s foot treated - he''ll remember your kindness."


    "10 or 80 thousand? You''ve got quite the nerve," Second Aunt eximed. "I do have some money, but I still have to support my own family. "


    "30 or 50 thousand would work too," Qiao Ying persisted without giving in, putting Second Aunt''s family in an awkward position.


    Let alone 30 or 50 thousand, she wouldn''t even give a thousand to their family. But saying outright that she didn''t have the money would be too embarrassing since she was the one who had brought up the topic and offered concern.


    Second Aunt was rendered speechless for a while.


    "If you can''t put up the cash, don''t pretend to show concern just to poke at people''s weaknesses," Qiao Ying''s voice suddenly turned cold. "You''re old enough to know better than spout such hurtful words."


    Qiao Ying''s words shocked everyone at the table.


    Qiao''s father panicked, "Little Ying, you can''t speak to your Second Aunt like that!"


    But Li Lilian and Qiao Lingling secretly felt delighted, even though they didn''t like Qiao Ying. They still felt a sense of schadenfreude.


    "How dare you speak to your Second Aunt like that? You''repletely disrespectful!" Second Uncle mmed the table and pointed at Qiao Ying angrily.


    "Sister-inw, your daughter''s taught no manners!" Second Aunt was furious.


    Second Aunt''s son Qiao Mufeng scoffed disdainfully, "Hmph, what else can you expect from such a poor upbringing."


    Qiao Ying had one hand resting casually on the table as she leaned backzily in her chair, expressionless as she looked at the family of three. A dangerous aura permeated her cold eyes.


    "I''m so sorry, she''s just a child who doesn''t know any better. Don''t take it to heart, calm down now," Qiao''s father quickly stood up and apologized profusely.


    Just as Qiao Ying was about to do something, Qiao Yi next to her sensed it and hurriedly called out, "Sis!"


    "What''s there to be nervous about, I''m not going to do anything," Qiao Yingughed and told Qiao Yi.


    "Alright, let''s just eat. It''s rare for all of us to get together like this," Third Uncle Qiao Shengxiang, who held the most authority, stepped in to smooth things over.


    Even if Second Aunt was unhappy, she could only let it go since her family''s business still relied on Qiao Shengxiang''s support.


    More dishes were served one after another.


    When Qiao Shengxiang''s daughter saw Qiao Lingling sneakily taking photos of the dishes with her phone, she snorted contemptuously.


    Hearing this, Second Aunt noticed Qiao Lingling''s actions and quickly moved the dishes in front of her closer to Qiao Lingling. "Here Lingling, take photos of this dish, it looks prettier."


    "Don''t eat first, let our future Peking University student take pictures first."


    Qiao Lingling''s face turned red as she awkwardly put her phone down.


    "Keep taking pictures, don''t mind. Second Aunt understands your family''s circumstances and your feelings. Being able to eat a meal like this must be a rare treat for you all, no need to feel embarrassed," Second Aunt said.


    "No need, Second Aunt, I was just taking random pictures for fun," Qiao Lingling forced herself to say insincerely, suppressing her embarrassment.


    She thought: Just endure their snide remarks for now. Once she steadily enters Peking University, let''s see if they still dare look down on her.


    "It''s nothing I haven''t eaten before. Just the other day, I was at..." Li Lilian was about to say she ate at an even fancier restaurant with the president of Peking University in Beijing just the other day.


    But before she could finish speaking, her daughter Qiao Lingling nudged her knee under the table.


    Li Lilian didn''t understand why she had to hide something that wasn''t shameful at all but a cause for celebration. However, since her daughter had repeatedly urged discretion, the unsophisticated Li Lilian could only keep quiet.


    "The other day what? Stop pretending to be something you''re not - don''t you know your own station?" Second Aunt rolled her eyes and turned to Qiao Shengxiang, "Third Brother, a table like this must have cost a pretty penny, right?"


    "This table''s about 70-80 thousand, not bad," Qiao Shengxiang lolled backzily in his chair, big belly sticking out, exuding an air of wealth.


    "70-80 thousand?" Second Aunt gasped.


    When Li Lilian heard the figure, she was also shocked.


    "The wine is expensive, 10 thousand a bottle. Big brother, have a drink too," Qiao Shengxiang had the waiter pour wine for Qiao''s father.


    As soon as the waiter came over, Qiao''s father immediately stood up nervously, "I, I can''t drink this stuff, no need, no need. You all go ahead."


    "Have a drink, it''s not that expensive. Drinking cheap bulk liquor everyday, you should try what fine wine tastes like too," Qiao Shengxiang said after downing a few cups himself, still putting on an act. He turned to Qiao''s father, "Your Little Ying is pretty capable. If she can''t make it to university in the future, let here to mypany. I''ll arrange for her to learnputers for a few days and give her a clerk position, 3500 a month."


    "Thank you, Third Brother. Let me toast you," Qiao''s father picked up his wine ss and nced at Qiao Ying, sighing in resignation.


    Qiao Lingling secretly smiled gleefully to herself.


    Before Qiao Ying could respond, Qiao Yi stood up first, "My sister can get in."


    Learnputers and be a clerk? 3500 monthly sry? Qiao Yi really wanted to prove his sister''s ability and p these people hard in the face.


    What was so impressive about a 70-80 thousand dinner? His sister had treated him in luxury private rooms much nicer than this, with dishes costing around 100 thousand each time, more than once.


    10 thousand for a bottle of wine? What''s unaffordable about that? His sister had tried 50 thousand bottles and still found them subpar. The second time she didn''t even finish a few sips of an even more expensive bottle.


    Seeing his father and eldest sister bullied, Qiao Yi was furious.


    Qiao Shengxiang justughed without bothering to argue with a child.


    "Qiao miss, I see your table''s wine is finished. We''ve been keeping the unfinished wine you leftst time - would you like it opened for you?"


    The table of people eating with relish looked up in unison at the sound, only to see a waiter holding a bottle of red wine bent down next to Qiao Ying, speaking to her softly.


    Everyone stared confused at the scene unfolding before them.


    Before they could react, another waiter came over with a te of exquisite pastries and set it in front of Qiao Yi.


    He then said to Qiao Yi, "Mr. Qiao,st time you were here you seemed to quite like this pastry our hotel offersplimentary to VIP guests. Please enjoy."


    Feeling awkward at being addressed as Mr., Qiao Yi responded, "...Thank you."


    "Miss Qiao, shall I open this wine for you?" The waiter beside Qiao Ying asked again holding up the wine bottle.


    "You didn''t throw it away?" Qiao Ying was surprised that they had kept it for her.


    The handsome waiter in his stylish uniform smiled and said, "This wine cost 87,000 yuan, we certainly wouldn''t dare throw it away casually for a customer."


    "But the 50,000 yuan red wine you ordered the first time, it''s already oxidized and can''t be stored anymore, so we could only dispose of it for you."

 Chapter 46: Mayor Feng: "Miss Qiao, you also come to dinner"

    <h4>Chapter 46</h4>


    Second Aunt looked at the fantastical scene in front of her eyes and pointed at Qiao Ying, asking the waiter, ¡°What did you just say? She is your VIP customer?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    ¡°Little girl, open your eyes wide and take a good look. How could she be your VIP customer here? Are you not fully awake yet or what?¡± Second Aunt couldn''t helpughing twice, as if she had just heard a joke.


    ¡°Madam, I won''t make a mistake. Ms. Qiao is indeed our hotel''s VIP.¡± The waiter replied with a smile.


    ¡°Open the wine.¡± Qiao Ying told the waiter to open the wine.


    ¡°Alright.¡± The waiter opened the wine and took a wine ss, about to pour for Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying raised her hand to stop him.


    Qiao Ying took the wine, reached out past Qiao Yi, and ced a barely touched bottle of red wine in front of Qiao''s father.


    She said, "After working hard for half of your life, it''s time to drink something nice."


    Qiao Ying didn''t drink any herself. It wasn''t that she was very filial, she simply found the wine so unptable that she didn''t even have the urge to wet her lips. What''s more, she really couldn''t stand the mean faces of these so-called rtives acting all high and mighty.


    They think of themselves as upper ss, but in reality they''re just petty clowns.


    Qiao''s father, who was stunned by the waiter''s sudden "Ms. Qiao", looked at the frighteningly expensive red wine Qiao Ying had ced in front of him and waved his hands in refusal, stammering "...Dad, Dad won''t drink it." He didn''t dare touch it at all.


    How much did the waiter say this wine cost?


    Eighty-seven thousand?


    Qiao''s father even wondered if the money they used was the same as his. His muddled mind looked at Qiao Ying perplexedly until Qiao Lingling asked the question on his mind for him.


    "Little Yi, have you eaten here before?" Qiao Lingling asked.


    "My sister brought me here before." Qiao Yi replied. After a brief pause, he couldn''t help adding, "We were in a private room upstairs."


    Just how much money does this damn fatty Qiao Ying have? Brand name clothes, shoes, new phone, newputer, medicine worth tens of thousands, and she even had enough money to eat at a ce like this and buy wine worth several thousand. She didn''t even finish drinking it and just threw it away. Even the richest Third Uncle in the family doesn''t act like her.


    The more Qiao Lingling thought about it, the more unpleasant she felt.


    "Oh my, big brother and sister-inw, where did you strike gold without telling us? You''ve gotten rich but kept it from your own family. That''s not treating us like family at all!" Second Aunt immediately questioned.


    "We didn''t strike gold. What riches could we possibly obtain? It was their children who ate here before, I''ve never been." Qiao''s father answered honestly.


    "The children? Where do these children get so much money?" Second Aunt nced at Qiao Ying with narrowed eyes. "Youngsters these days, it''s fine to be poor, but don''t go stealing or doing illegal things that would ruin our reputation too."


    "How funny. When you have money it''s from doing business, but when we have money it must be from stealing or illegal acts. Why, are only you allowed to get rich? Are we doomed to be poor for life?" Li Lilian''s mouth has never suffered losses. She immediately fired back.


    "Sister-inw, look at my loose mouth, I just don''t know how to speak properly. But, big brother and sister-inw, if you have this opportunity to get rich, why don''t you think of your own family? Making money, we should all earn it together. Remember how I even lent money to Little Ying before to pay her school fees?" Second Auntined with implications while also trying to take advantage of them.


    Qiao''s father: "Well..."


    Seeing that Qiao''s father was unwilling to speak, Second Aunt continued, "Big brother, of you brothers you''re the most decent. Now that you''ve earned money, you don''t even recognize your own brother?"


    "That''s right, big brother." Qiao''s other brothers all chimed in agreement.


    Qiao''s fatherughed helplessly and said, "I don''t have that ability. Little Ying knows how to use theputer and earned money online. It''s something for young people that I don''t understand."


    "Earned online, huh..."


    "Mom, I want to eat that." At this time, Second Aunt''s young son climbed onto the chair and stood up, pointing at the pastry in front of Qiao Yi.


    "Eat what you''re eating." Second Aunt dismissed him in an annoyed tone.


    Qiao Yi ced the pastry on thezy susan and spun it in front of Second Aunt''s son.


    The child reached out and started eating it right away.


    Seeing this, Qiao''s father carefully stood up and picked up the frighteningly expensive red wine in front of him. "Comee, let''s drink together. I''ll pour for everyone."


    "You brothers are all big businessmen, what kind of wine haven''t you drank? Just don''t force yourself for our sake, save it for yourself to drink." Qiao Ying interjected indifferently at this time.


    Holding the wine, Qiao''s father stood there awkwardly.


    The aunties, upon hearing this, all had expressions like neither their eyes nor noses belonged to them.


    Especially Second Aunt. Seeing her son finish one pastry and reach for a second, and also seeing Li Lilian''s smug attitude, she directly snatched the pastry her son had just grabbed and threw it back onto the te.


    "Do I not feed you enough at home? Ungrateful brat, you need to grow up and make something of yourself." Second Aunt screeched at her son.


    The child was only four or five years old. Having his food snatched and getting yelled at made him immediately burst into loud wails.


    Second Aunt scolded him even more fiercely.


    The angrier she got, the more Second Aunt looked towards the eldest brother''s family. "Big brother, don''t me me for not warning you. Making money online often isn''t through proper means. Don''t get tricked in the end. I''ve heard many young girls these days take nude loans, borrowing hundreds of thousands, and also having rich old men sponsor them. Your Little Ying better not be taking those dirty paths."


    Hearing this, Qiao''s father immediately worried that Qiao Ying was being scammed online.


    Qiao Lingling on the other hand wished she could put her hands together and pray that Qiao Ying''s money was from nude loans.


    "Even nude loans and sponsors need to have the looks for it. Olddies like you with saggy skin and wrinkled faces, no one would want you even for free." Qiao Ying casually retorted.


    Having just been angered by Second Aunt''s words, Qiao Yi couldn''t helpughing when he heard this.


    "How dare you talk like that?!" Second Aunt mmed the table furiously. "So young but learning all the wrong things, proud of taking your clothes off for dirty money, bringing glory to your ancestors for sure. I said you used to be so fat, how did you suddenly transform?"


    Second Aunt yelled and shouted, sessfully catching Feng Teng''s attention.


    Feng Teng had just entered through the front door and was standing in the lobby, looking at his vexing son loitering outside and clearly reluctant toe in.


    Hearing themotion, Feng Teng reflexively nced over and saw the crude Second Aunt at a nce.


    Feng Teng frowned, just about to look away, when he suddenly noticed a familiar face among the crowd at the table.


    As Second Aunt''s cursing grew more and more vulgar, Li Lilian, who couldn''t take it anymore, also stood up and started swearing back.


    Second Aunt''s eldest son stood up to defend his mother, pointing at Li Lilian and threatening viciously, "Say one more word about my mom, just try it!"


    The fire spread to the surroundings. Qiao''s second brother helped his wife curse at Qiao Ying, calling her indecent and insisting she earned dirty money taking her clothes off.


    Even a rabbit will bite when cornered. The usually honest and decent Qiao''s father couldn''t stand seeing his daughter bullied like this anymore. He mmed the table and shot up, "Little Two, watch what you say!"


    Seeing the situation deteriorating, Third Brother''s family and Fourth Brother''s family started trying to mediate.


    Of course, it goes without saying they naturally took Second Brother''s side, ganging up against the poorer Eldest Brother''s family.


    Qiao Ying sat expressionlessly in her chair, watching this farcical scene of the Qiao family young and old.


    As Second Aunt and Li Lilian''s cursing grew more and more offensive, the impatience and irritation brewing between Qiao Ying''s brows intensified further and further until all her emotions peaked.


    Right at that moment, an authoritative middle-aged male voice suddenly broke in. "Oh, if it isn''t Ms. Qiao!"


    Wearing a fine suit and leather shoes, square-faced features, slightly overweight, sses, full of political aura that couldn''t be suppressed - it was Feng Teng.


    Feng Teng''s appearance instantly defused the situation with barely any effort, quieting down in just three or four seconds.


    The Qiao family, upper and lower, shut their mouths and looked towards Feng Teng.


    "Mayor Feng." Qiao Yi was anxious, worried a fight might break out soon and his family would suffer. Seeing Feng Tenge, he instantly felt relieved.


    "Mayor?" Qiao''s third brother Qiao Shenxiang blurted out reflexively.


    "Mayor?" Second Aunt froze, looking between Qiao Yi and Feng Teng, wondering if she had misheard.


    "Qiao, ssmate, long time no see." Feng Teng was all smiles, warmly shaking Qiao Yi''s hand and chumming up to him.


    He nced around at all the curious peering eyes, then smiled and said to Qiao Ying, "Ms. Qiao, what a coincidence running into you here eating too. Why eat in the lobby? I booked a private room upstairs."


    Feng Teng warmly invited Qiao Ying to go upstairs and eat together.


    "Old Feng, what are you doing, everyone else is here, we''re just waiting for you," Deputy Mayor Xu said as he came downstairs with his son Xu Mingchen to pick someone up.


    Ye''s father eagerly brought his daughter Ye Jingning downstairs with him too.

 Chapter 48: Encouraging Xu Mingchen to chase Qiao Ying; Night’s encrypted message

    <h4>Chapter 48</h4>


    ¡°Really?¡± When Feng Teng heard this, his respect for Qiao Ying increased a few more points in his heart.


    ¡°Aren''t you at No.7 Middle School? I went to look for you at No.7 Middle School more than ten times, but didn''t find you even once.¡± Feng Wenzhong feltplicated emotions churning in his heart after having run over there in vain more than ten times: ¡°Are you really at No.7 Middle School? Howe Young Master Huo said he saw you in Beijing a few days ago.¡±


    "Who is this Young Master Huo again?" Xu''s Father wondered. What was this girl''s background?


    Qiao Ying ignored Feng Wenzhong and said to Feng Teng: ¡°Mayor Feng, I won''t be eating this meal. I''ll treat you next time when I''m free.¡±


    After speaking, she was about to leave. Her foot had just moved when Qiao Ying suddenly smiled and looked at Ye Jingning''s father: ¡°You are Chairperson Ye, right?¡±


    "I, I am." The suddenly addressed Chairperson Ye hurriedly responded.


    Qiao Ying: ¡°When doing business with others, you have to be vignt, or you could easily be backstabbed if your partner''s character is questionable.¡±


    Third Uncle''s heart thumped, and his expression changed drastically.


    ¡°Miss Qiao is right.¡± How could Chairperson Ye not understand Qiao Ying''s implication? He was very willing to go with the flow and sell Feng Teng this favor.


    After Qiao Ying finished speaking, she left.


    Qiao Yi hurried to catch up.


    ¡°Hey, don¡¯t go. I haven¡¯t finished speaking yet.¡± Feng Wenzhong was about to chase after her but was stopped by his father.


    Then Feng Teng went after her himself: ¡°Miss Qiao, let me walk you out.¡±


    ¡°Chairperson Ye, when you¡¯re free, how about I treat you to a meal?¡± Qiao Shengxiang smiled obsequiously as he tentatively said to Chairperson Ye.


    But the other party rejected him coldly: ¡°No need.¡±


    Qiao Shengxiang''s heart sank as he started to panic: ¡°Chairperson Ye...¡±


    But the other partypletely ignored him and left with his daughter to look for Feng Teng.


    Xu''s Father also called his son Xu Mingchen to leave together.


    This left the nk-minded Qiao family standing in ce.


    After a long time, Qiao''s father said in a daze: ¡°Little Ying knows our mayor?¡±


    After sending the guests out, the group went upstairs.


    ¡°Dad, why did you stop me just now? I finally found her, I hadn¡¯t even finished speaking yet.¡± In the elevator, Feng Wenzhongined dissatisfiedly to his father.


    ¡°I¡¯ll tell you when we get home, I¡¯ll tell you when we get home.¡± Feng Teng whispered as he secretly patted his son''s hand: ¡°I have Miss Qiao''s contact information. I¡¯ll give it to you when we get home, and you can give it to Young Master Huo.¡±


    ¡°Really?¡± When Feng Wenzhong heard this, his anger dissipated. ¡°Dad, why did you call her Miss Qiao? Do you know her too?¡±


    "I''ll tell you when we get home, I''ll tell you when we get home." Feng Teng signaled his son with his eyes.


    Seeing Feng Teng being all secretive, Xu''s Father couldn''t help but ask, "Old Feng, what''s the story with that Miss Qiao?"


    Feng Teng justughed: "You don''t recognize her."


    Xu''s Father wasn''t so easily dismissed. Heughed along: "You didn''t say how you knew I don''t recognize her. What, are you hiding this from me too?"


    Feng Teng had no choice but to act mysteriously: "That Miss Qiao..." He waved his hand. "I dare not discuss, I dare not discuss."


    Feng Teng didn''t want to share something so good with others.


    Not daring to discuss? Which president''s daughter could it be? By saying this, Feng Teng made people even more curious.


    "Mingchen just said that Miss Qiao is from No.7 Middle School--Mingchen, have you seen her at your school before?" Xu''s Father immediately asked his son.


    Xu Mingchen, who was at a loss as to how to answer, was saved when the elevator dinged open at that moment.


    A simple dinner party now left several people lost in their own thoughts because of a mysteriously backgroundned Qiao Ying.


    The moment they got in the car after the dinner ended, Xu''s Father continued to ask about Qiao Ying.


    When he asked his son again about his rtionship with Qiao Ying, Xu Mingchen, who had always detested Qiao Ying and even seen being pursued by her as an "embarrassment", no longer reacted with the same reluctance to speak of it as before.


    He said: "She, she used to bring me breakfast."


    Xu''s Father''s eyes lit up: "Does that girl like you?"


    "That was all in the past. She''s different now than she was before." After saying the second half of this sentence, Xu Mingchen felt inexplicably downhearted without realizing it himself.


    At the same time, he also slowly started recalling Qiao Ying''s changes.


    "So what? Feeling during one''s school days are the purest and also the hardest to let go of and forget. She must still have feelings for you."


    If it had been anyone else saying before that Qiao Ying still liked him, Xu Mingchen would have definitely reacted with a "How boring."


    But now, not only did Xu Mingchen not have an averse reaction, he even took his father''s words to heart, and his heart even rose with...anticipation?


    "Let''s not talk about what kind of background that girl has. Just looking at her looks, she''s quite a beauty. Go home and contact herter, ask what school she''s applying to. Even if you don''t end up at the same one, with your high school ssmate rtionship, plus you''re both from Yuncheng, the rtionship will definitely develop further since you''re also such an outstanding son of mine."


    Xu''s Father spoke very clearly, telling his son Xu Mingchen to pursue Qiao Ying.


    Although Xu''s Father didn''t know why Feng Teng treated Qiao Ying that way and couldn''t guess at the rtionship behind it, he did know about the mighty and powerful Huo family in Beijing that his son had mentioned.


    It was the same situation on Ye Jingning''s side.


    The moment they got in the car, she was bombarded with questions from her father asking if she knew Qiao Ying and telling her to find a way to befriend Qiao Ying and be besties.


    Listening to her father address Qiao Ying as "Miss Qiao" over and over, Ye Jingning felt irritated. Unable to endure it, she directly said: "Dad, stop talking. It was this Miss Qiao who brought gangsters to school and caused me to end up like this!"


    Her father, who had been rambling on and guessing Qiao Ying''s identity, was stunned when he heard this.


    On Feng Teng''s side:


    He learned from his son about the rtionship between Qiao Ying and Huo Chengdong.


    Knowing his son''s calibre well, Feng Teng didn''t dare have his son pursue Qiao Ying, but told him to find a way to connect with Qiao Ying.


    He guessed that Qiao Ying would definitely attend university in Beijing.


    He had to find a way, even if it meant selling the family fortune, to send his son to university in Beijing, even if it was some third-rate university there.


    After eating her fill with Qiao Ying, Qiao Yi headed home under the moonlight and cool breeze.


    Seeing that Qiao Ying seemed to be in a slightly better mood, Qiao Yi couldn''t help but ask: "Sis, was that Mayor Feng''s son just now? How does he know you too? And who''s that Young Master Huo he mentioned?"


    "Someone insignificant."


    "Oh."


    "Has there been any change or feeling in your legs recently?" Qiao Ying asked.


    "Yes, it feels like I can exert force now." Qiao Yi immediately said, hope glimmering in his eyes.


    "Soak your feet after taking your medicine when you get home. I''ll give you acupuncture after you''re done soaking." Qiao Ying said.


    "Acupuncture? You mean..."


    "Acupunture therapy."


    "Sis, you know acupuncture?" Qiao Yi''s eyes widened.


    By the time Qiao Yi finished his medicine and soaking his feet, it was already ten o''clock.


    Qiao Yi had just dried his feet when Qiao Ying pushed open his door and walked in, holding a small cloth bundle and a piece of paper that seemed to have something drawn on it.


    Qiao Ying put the paper aside and opened the acupuncture kit in her hand.


    Seeing the rows of slender silver needles inside, Qiao Yi couldn''t help feeling nervous.


    "Do I lie down?" Even though he had no idea when Qiao Ying had learned acupuncture, Qiao Yi still unconditionally believed in her.


    "Sitting will do. Roll up your pant legs. I''ll teach youter and you can learn to prick yourself. Once you''ve learned, you can self-administer." Qiao Ying said as she crouched down.


    "Will this process take very long?" Qiao Yi wondered if he would have to prick himself for two to three years, which was why Qiao Ying wanted him to learn.


    But Qiao Ying said: "I have something to do and need to go out for a bit. Leaving tomorrow, quite far.


    "Where are you going? When will you be back?"


    "Somewhere you don''t know. Can''t say for sure when I''ll be back. Summer break is so long, I can''t just stay home and waste it." As Qiao Ying spoke, she pinched a needle. "I''m starting."


    "Rx, don''t be nervous. It won''t hurt."


    "Even if it hurts, I''m not afraid." Qiao Yi said.


    Qiao Ying began the acupuncture session. Her technique was skilled and effortless as always, carrying a casual ease unlike those bearded old Chinese medicine practicioners. No matter how one looked at it, she didn''t seem like someone who knew acupuncture.


    As Qiao Ying administered the needles, she exined to Qiao Yi the name and location of each acupoint and the technique and depth for needling each point.


    The level of pain Qiao Ying could endure was clearly beyond what ordinary people couldprehend.


    Qiao Yi was in so much pain that beads of sweat began to form on his temples. This pain was not the slight pricking sensation of needles, but the deep, bone-wrenching kind.


    Qiao Yi gritted his teeth and endured it, phone in hand, taking notes and recordings. From the initial nervousness to the growing sense of hopeter on.


    After one foot had been needled to resemble a porcupine, Qiao Ying stood up and handed him the paper she had just drawn on: "This is an acupoint map I just sketched."


    Qiao Yi took it, incredulous, and asked between heavy breaths: "Sis, how are you so amazing? You even know acupuncture."


    Qiao Ying: "Remember it well. Ask meter if you don''t understand anything. Don''t just stick needles in randomly."


    "Got it."


    Half an hourter, Qiao Ying started removing the needles: "The order and timing for removing needles should match insertion. Don''t mess it up."


    Qiao Yi listened attentively.


    After giving all necessary instructions, Qiao Ying returned to her room.


    She turned on herputer and found an encrypted message from someone.


    It was from Ye Si.

 Chapter 50: Qin Han more to M Island; Qiao Ying for the White Lord to seize back the goods"

    <h4>Chapter 50</h4>


    Qiao Ying''s eyes narrowed slightly as she looked intently at the brightly lit building in the distance, murmuring to herself, "Fixed up?"


    God''s Army, the feared powerhouse in M Continent that no one dared provoke, had been destroyed halfway with ten kilograms of TNT. It had shocked the entire M Continent.


    At the time, it had been broad daylight. Qiao Ying couldn''t help but think: Could it be that God''s Army had found out that she was the one who blew up their headquarters?


    Beijing,


    Qin Family.


    Qin Yan knocked on the study door, "Boss, M Continent has been more chaotic than usual this year, with an influx of desperados from Southeast Asia. Yesterday, even our goods were robbed. Don''t you need to go take care of it?"


    Qin Han looked at the documents in his hand, "The diator Competition is about to start?"


    Qin Yan: "Yes, there are ten more days. It will probably be more exciting than previous years."


    Qin Han closed the documents, looked up, and after a moment, said, "Ask Yuchen if he''s going or not."


    Qin Yan: "Yes."


    -


    After leaving the hotel, Bademan hadn''te back.


    Worried, Bai Xiao called somepanions to go look for him. Fortunately the man was fine.


    After resting at the hotel for two days, Bai Xiao''s wallet had run empty and he couldn''t even afford the room fee.


    Relying on his long-standing connections, Bai Xiao received another escort job and immediately set off with hispanions.


    In the elevator, they ran into a girl.


    The girl was a little chubby, but had fair skin and delicate features. Theposure and nonchnce the girl exuded attracted more than a few nces. It was the same girl who had randomly smiled at him when checking in a few days ago.


    What also caught Bai Xiao''s attention was that, like him, the girl was an Asian with ck hair and eyes. She might even be Chinese.


    "If the goods get robbed again this time, we ckwater Mercenary Group might as well pack up and be farmers. Anyway, I won''t have the face to stay in M Continent anymore."


    "Say something more positive, mate."


    Bademan then said, "After this mission, I''m leaving ckwater." The elevator door opened and Bademan walked out first.


    Qiao Ying stood in the corner of the elevator, watching as the group left.


    Just before the elevator doors closed, Qiao Ying stuck out her foot to stop it, then walked out of the elevator.


    This time the goods exceeded the budget, so Bai Xiao''s group was short on manpower. They wanted to send more backup but there was no time. Hiring extra local help required funds they didn''t have.


    They could only proceed with gritted teeth.


    Fortunately the journey wasn''t far, just an eight hour drive.


    For safety reasons, they decided to floor the gas without any stops, taking obscure side roads.


    With seven trucks, they had exactly seven people, one per truck, with no spare manpower.


    But even with their careful precautions, something still happened.


    The lead truck driven by Bai Xiao suddenly had a t tire, forcing all the trucks behind to stop.


    Bai Xiao got out to check, telling the others to stay in their trucks.


    After the number of incidents this year, Bai Xiao''s group was on high alert towards any movement.


    Before Bai Xiao could inspect the situation, over twenty armed mercenaries emerged from the bushes, instantly surrounding them.


    Outnumbered, Bai Xiao''s mere seven men had no chance to resist. With guns pointed at them, they were forced out of their trucks.


    Watching their goods get robbed again, after a year of suppression, Bademan lost his patience.


    With his hands sped behind his head, he suddenlyshed out, yanking a mercenary climbing into a driver''s seat out of the truck and punching him square in the face, before spinning around to punch the man next to him.


    Reacting quickly, Bai Xiao grabbed the long barrel of a nearby gun and yanked its owner stumbling forward, before kicking the back of the man''s knees.


    War erupted instantaneously.


    Chaos ensued.


    Bai Xiao''s group were elites among mercenaries,parable to God''s Army''s top forces.


    But they were still outnumbered.


    In the end, Bai Xiao''s group were beaten down, with Bademan shot in the leg, seriously wounded.


    The leader of the mercenaries stepped on Bademan''s injured leg, arrogantly jeering, "If not for the damned rules set by the God''s Army Alliance, I''d have blown your brains out."


    "Trash barely clinging onto life."


    As Bai Xiao''s group seethed helplessly, the mercenaries swaggered away with their loot.


    After the mercenaries left, White Xiao struggled up from the ground, battered all over.


    He looked at the shot Bademan, telling anotherpanion, "You take Bademan back. The rest of us will find people and get our stuff back."


    With their goods constantly being robbed, they had no money left topensate.


    This time, even if it cost their lives, they had to take their goods back.


    Bademan shoved away thepanion trying to support him, eyes filled with killing intent, "I''m going with you guys."


    "Now''s not the time for bravado!" Bai Xiao yelled angrily.


    "I''d rather die fighting them!" Bademan was determined to go.


    As the argument raged, the sound of engines suddenly grew louder. Looking up, they saw the familiar trucks approaching them.


    Bai Xiao''s group instantly tensed up in rm.


    What more did these people want to do?!


    Bai Xiao tightened his grip on thebat knife in his hand. Before they could react, the incensed Bademan charged forward, hellbent on a fight to the death. Hispanions desperately held him back.


    As the trucks neared, the passenger door of the first truck opened and the person who jumped out left Bai Xiao''s battle-ready group momentarily stunned.


    It was the girl.


    Before they could think much, the person who exited the driver''s seat next left them gawking in shock once more.


    They saw the mercenary leader who had arrogantly crushed Bademan''s leg, robbed their goods, and swaggered off, now covered in injuries as he tumbled out of the truck.


    Not just the mercenary leader, but the rest emerging from the trailing trucks were all battered and bruised, supporting each other as they limped forward wretchedly.


    The previously brazen group now looked at them sheepishly.


    Bai Xiao stared nkly at the scene, stupefied.


    "What are you standing around for? Hurry up and get ready to move out."


    Snapping back to his senses, Bai Xiao saw the girl who had appeared by his side somehow, speaking to him.


    "You-" Bai Xiao''s lips moved but no sound came out for several seconds before he finally asked, "You''re Chinese?"


    Realizing he had asked the wrong thing, Bai Xiao immediately followed up, "Who are you? Why are you here? What''s going on with the goods and these people?"


    "I heard your leader died and the great ckwater Mercenary Group was left leaderless. Consider this a show of sincerity." Qiao Ying''s tone was breezy as she cocked her chin lightly at the miserable crew.


    Before Bai Xiao could respond, the blond, green-eyed Sack who understood Chinese cut in, "What do you mean? You want to be our leader?"


    Qiao Ying''s brow quirked slightly, "Not qualified enough?"

 Chapter 51: You deserve to be our Boss; Your boss is dead.

    <h4>Chapter 51</h4>


    ¡°You think you deserve it?!¡± Sack''s face was full of resistance and contempt, and his eyes were even more hostile.


    ¡°Sack.¡± Bai Xiao stopped Sack from spewing nonsense.


    ¡°Humph!¡± Sack snorted and turned his face away.


    Qiao Ying didn''t care. She nced at the angry Sack ring at her and thought: Little Sack is still so cute.


    Without waiting for Bai Xiao to say anything else, the military knife in her hand was suddenly snatched away, and then the pocket of her shirt was also turned over.


    Bai Xiao reflexively touched his pocket and found that the lighter had been taken away by her.


    Before Bai Xiao could ask, he heard her say, ¡°Borrowing.¡±


    Then he saw her walking with the knife towards Bademan under the tree.


    Qiao Ying squatted down.


    "What are you going to do?" Bademan was from Country M. Speaking in English, he looked at the girl in front of him warily and dangerously.


    "Don''t move." Qiao Ying also said in English, then pressed Bademan''s leg with one hand, and moved the knife tip toward the bullet hole.


    Everyone was shocked. Sack saw the situation and was about to rush over, but Bai Xiao stopped him.


    The twopanions closer to Bademan had already taken action, but Qiao Ying was too fast. Before they could rush over to stop her, they saw Qiao Ying''s hand rise with the knife falling. The knife tip pierced the wound, stabbed and hooked, and the bullet in Bademan''s leg flew out, stained with blood and fell to the ground.


    This technique was more skilled and decisive than these desperados who had spent years wandering through storms of bullets.


    Bademan let out a muffled grunt, sorely sweating from the pain.


    Only then did they realize that Qiao Ying was helping Bademan, not malicious.


    Qiao Ying then took out a lighter and lit it up.


    The me roasted the back of the knife to sterilize it.


    Then Qiao Ying pressed the scorching hot knife back on the bullet hole that was oozing blood, and heard a sizzling sound.


    Bademan hugged his leg and screamed in pain, cursing profusely.


    Everyone watched with furrowed brows, shocked. They were all amazed that this ordinary looking little girl was actually more daring than them.


    "Done." Qiao Ying stood up and threw the knife and lighter back to Bai Xiao.


    Anotherpanion hurriedly tied strips of cloth to simply bandage Bademan''s stopped bleeding wound.


    "The stuff has been returned to you, can we leave now?" The mercenary leader opposite them asked Qiao Ying carefully, holding his painfully unbearable chest.


    Qiao Ying nced at them out of the corner of her eye: "What''s the hurry?"


    The mercenary leader''s heart shuddered.


    "What...what else is there? You can''t just kill us randomly. God''s Army won''t allow you to kill indiscriminately."


    Bai Xiao and the others looked at the mercenary leader who had just insulted God''s Army''s irregrities, and now invoked God''s Army''s name to protect his life. They couldn''t help but look at Qiao Ying.


    "Leave a few lightly injured ones to escort the goods for us. The rest can get lost first." Qiao Ying said.


    Letting them, as mercenaries, escort goods for another group of mercenaries, who were once their subordinates¡¯ defeat, would be aughing stock across the M Continent.


    However, the mercenary leader didn¡¯t even dare to fart. He hurriedly picked out a few himself and personally handed them over.


    Bai Xiao and the others were astonished and thought that if they suffered such humiliation, they would rather die.


    "Can we leave now?" The mercenary leader asked again.


    Qiao Ying didn''t answer, but reached for Bai Xiao''s gun at his waist. Bai Xiao reflexively tried to stop her, but eventually did not move.


    "What...what are you going to do?" The group of people opposite were scared and retreated backward one by one, with their hearts in their throats.


    Qiao Ying loaded the gun with a "click" and then raised the gun directly and shot the mercenary leader in the leg.


    A blood hole appeared instantly.


    The mercenary leader grabbed his leg and screamed loudly.


    Seeing this, Bai Xiao and the others looked at Qiao Ying again.


    She was helping Bademan get revenge.


    "Boss."


    "Boss." More than twenty subordinates saw their boss get shot, but none of them dared to help. Many were so scared that they almost lost control of their legs and wanted to flee in all directions.


    Qiao Ying: "Get lost."


    "Let''s go, let''s go." Several subordinates carried the injured boss away in a panic, leaving those few who were chosen to help escort the goods, feeling anxious.


    Qiao Ying made a gesture, and those few mercenaries hurriedly climbed into the driver''s seat of the truck.


    "Get in the car." Qiao Ying said, taking the lead to get in the car.


    Before nightfall, the goods were sessfully escorted to the designated location.


    Bai Xiao and the others received a considerablemission.


    On the way back, they started a fire and roasted meat on the spot. Bademan''s leg needed to find a doctor to re-treat the wound to prevent infection.


    They were about to go to the hospital.


    Across the fire, Bai Xiao looked at the girl resting under the tree. The mes blurred her face.


    It was apletely strange face, twopletely different people, but it gave him the same familiar feeling.


    Whether it was her casual coldugh or raised eyebrows, her decisive and straightforward style, the way she spoke, and even her aura, they were all too simr to that person.


    Hearing the movement, Qiao Ying opened her eyes slightly and saw Bai Xiao handing over a stack of money and a rabbit leg skewered on a stick.


    She raised an eyebrow slightly, took the food, but didn''t take the money.


    "Thank you for today. This is two-thirds of themission for this mission. Take it and leave." Bai Xiao said.


    Qiao Ying''s eyes swept over the others and saw they were all looking at her. Qiao Ying ignored it and took a bite of the rabbit leg.


    "You want to be the leader of the ckwater Mercenary Group?" Qiao Ying asked while eating.


    "That''s our business." Bai Xiao said.


    Qiao Ying: "Haven''t you been bullied a lot this past year after your boss died?"


    As soon as she mentioned their boss had died, Sack reacted as if he had stepped on andmine. His face ferocious, he stood up and viciously warned Qiao Ying, "Shut up! Say our boss is dead again and I¡¯ll kill you with one stab."


    Qiao Ying justughed and said lightly, "Are you sure you can beat me? Little Sack."


    Sack was stunned.


    Qiao Ying realized btedly that she had let it slip.


    Not only was Sack stunned, the others were too.


    Sack was the youngest of them, and he looked young. Their boss loved to tease Sack like this.


    Only their boss would call him this.


    Sack came to his senses. Even more furious, he yelled, "Shut up! Don''t call me that!"


    "Did you know our boss?" Bai Xiao asked.


    "Yes."


    "What was your rtionship with her? Where is she?"


    "She''s dead. She entrusted you all to me." Qiao Ying''s light words were a heavy blow to Bai Xiao and the others.


    "What did you say?"


    "She''s dead." Qiao Ying said again, still in a nonchnt tone.


    "Impossible! No one in this world could be our boss''s opponent!" Sack refused to believe it, and threatened that if Qiao Ying kept talking nonsense, he would rip her mouth apart.


    After Bai Xiao¡¯s long silence, he asked in a deep voice, "Who did it?"


    Qiao Ying''s eyshes lowered slightly, and a trace of coldness shed in her eyes. She told them, "I''ll take revenge for your boss."


    Bai Xiao categorically said: "We will take revenge for our boss''s grievance ourselves."


    But Qiao Ying directly said: "You can''t."


    Bai Xiao fell silent again. He gritted his teeth hard and mmed his clenched fist on the ground in frustration and resentment.


    "Where''s our boss''s body?" Bai Xiao asked with great pain.


    Qiao Ying: "No intact corpse."


    Bai Xiao looked up at Qiao Ying in disbelief.


    "Nonsense! I don''t believe it!" Sack couldn''t ept it. Shaking his head, he took steps back until he turned and rushed into the woods.


    Bai Xiao and the others collectively fell silent. For a while, only the crackling of the burning fire and the sound of Qiao Ying chewing could be heard.


    After Qiao Ying finished one rabbit leg, sheforted lightly: ¡°Nothing to be sad about. In your line of work, it¡¯s not strange for someone to die any day.¡±


    "You said our boss entrusted us to you. What proof do you have?" Bai Xiao asked.

 Chapter 52: Qiao Ying: I admit that I am your boss; Qin Han more arrived in M Continent

    <h4>Chapter 52</h4>


    "Believe it or not, I will participate in the fighting tournament seven dayster anyway. When I get first ce and obtain God''s Armed Alliance''s approval, I can still make you uncontrolled guys surrender to me unconditionally, no matter if you are convinced or not. By then, you can either disband on the spot, join other mercenary groups, or surrender to God''s Armed Alliance. You will have no other choices." Qiao Ying said.


    God''s Armed Alliance will not allow the existence of small uncontrolled mercenary groups.


    Looking at the arrogant and domineering Qiao Ying, Bai Xiao said, "As long as you can defeat me in the fighting tournament, I, Bai Xiao, will recognize you first."


    In the next few days, Qiao Ying followed Bai Xiao and the others to go on missions.


    This year, their ckwater Mercenary Group had almost been suppressed by the entire M Continent, to the point of being bullied by everyone. Even the stray dogs on the roadside woulde over and step on them when they saw them.


    Every time they went on a mission, they would be maliciously obstructed or robbed by various forces.


    Out of five missions, it would be lucky if they couldplete one smoothly, and they would inevitably end up badly injured after fighting to the bitter end.


    As expected, their missions were still full of difficulties these past few days.


    The difference was that this time they had the freak Qiao Ying with them.


    When Qiao Ying swung down herst stick, directly smashing the other boss''s knee cap, Bai Xiao made up his mindpletely - he had no need to participate in the fighting tournament anymore.


    With his skills, he wouldn''t be able tost two minutes against Qiao Ying.


    This girl''s skills were definitely not inferior to their boss''s.


    Bai Xiao struggled up from the ground, dragging his injured body to check on the seriously injured Sack nearby.


    The ones who attacked them this time were the Hurricane Mercenary Group, who they had just lost to this morning.


    The Hurricane Mercenary Group was notoriously viinous.


    Later when they met the boss, he pressed their boss to the ground and rubbed hard, and since then ckwater fled like rats when they saw cats upon seeing them.


    So when the news came out that their boss had died, the Hurricane Mercenary Group, who hated ckwater to the bones, took the lead in starting a destructive retaliation against them.


    This year, Hurricane had suppressed them the most ruthlessly.


    Hurricane was notoriously vengeful. Sure enough, in less than half a day, they gathered their troops and came crushing down again.


    Fortunately Qiao Ying was there.


    "Wasn''t the boss of the ckwater Mercenary Group already dead? Who exactly are you?" The man clutching his shattered knee cap struggled backwards, looking at the girl in horror.


    Around himid a ground full of his subordinates.


    Wails echoed around his ears.


    "Don''te looking for death again, otherwise I''ll make you guys relive the nightmare from over a year ago with Hurricane." Qiao Ying looked down condescendingly at the man on the ground.


    "They only have some ragged soldiers left with ckwater, just barely dragging on. With your skills, why bother staying with those useless nobodies? You might as well join our Hurricane Mercenary Group. Our boss appreciates talented people the most. I''m sure he won''t mistreat you." The head mercenary shouted at Qiao Ying''s departing back.


    Qiao Ying stopped in her tracks and nced back at him, "Say another word and I''ll kill you right here."


    "Hmph, you don''t dare. Our Hurricane Mercenary Group isn''t just some tiny sect. God''s Armed Alliance won''t allow it."


    "Do you believe that if I kill you today, your God''s Armed Alliance won''t even fart." Qiao Ying pointed her stick at the man, "You can try it out."


    Seeing the nearly suffocating killing intent on the girl''s face, the man swallowed and suddenly recalled the one who had massacred the tournament at the fighting tournament over a year ago, winning thirty-three consecutive matches and stepping on their boss - the nameless boss of the ckwater Mercenary Group.


    The previous boss of the ckwater Mercenary Group was called Nameless.


    When he came back to his senses, his back was already drenched in cold sweat.


    "Get lost."


    As the people from the Hurricane Mercenary Group left, the forest regained its tranquility.


    Qiao Ying looked at the group of injured subordinates and casually ridiculed, "Your boss is quite ungrateful huh, making a pile of enemies for you guys, then patting his butt and dying himself, leaving you guys to bear these crazy storms."


    Bai Xiao was the first to show his stance towards Qiao Ying. The others didn''t say anything, but after these days, they obviously didn''t have much objection to Qiao Ying wanting to be their boss.


    This included Badman, who had originally nned on leaving.


    Of course, this didn''t include Sack.


    "Speak disrespectfully of our boss again and I''ll kill you!" Sack said angrily ring at Qiao Ying.


    "He''s injured, don''t provoke him." Bai Xiao said to Qiao Ying.


    Everyone in ckwater Mercenary Group knew Sack was their boss''s hardcore fan. Anyone who dared to say one bad thing about their boss, he would definitely be the first to rush up and fight them.


    The only reason he had been enduring Qiao Ying was probably because of her half true and half false "Your boss entrusted you guys to me."


    Bai Xiao patted Sack on the shoulder, "Let''s take a break here, everyone."


    Then he walked to Qiao Ying under the tree and handed her a can of beer, "Do you drink?"


    Qiao Ying took it and opened it.


    Bai Xiao sat down beside her and said, "Drinking was our boss''s only hobby, but she was picky. She only drank expensive stuff."


    Bai Xiao looked up at the bright moon in the sky, talking to himself, "Our ckwater Mercenary Group was just the most ordinary mercenary group among all the groups in the beginning. We were neither remarkable in strength nor numbers."


    Bai Xiao took a swig of beer, "In just three short months, the name of our ckwater Mercenary Group resounded throughout the entire M Continent. I dare say, aside from God''s Armed Alliance, no one dared provoke us, yet our boss actually dared provoke God''s Armed Alliance!"


    Speaking of past glories, Bai Xiao''s eyes were full of nostalgia and yearning, unable to conceal his worship and admiration for their boss at all.


    "Do you know what ce our ckwater ranked among all the mercenary groups on the entire M Continent at that time? Fifth ce. Do you know how huge the mercenary groups ranking before us were, how many people they had? At least five thousand. Do you know how many we had back then? Less than five hundred."


    The former ckwater Mercenary Group under the leadership of their nameless boss had created many legends on the M Continent.


    Just their boss alone consecutively challenging thirty-three mercenary group bosses at the fighting tournament was enough to intimidate the entire M Continent.


    Relying only on herself, Nameless had thrown the entire M Continent into chaos.


    Yet now they had fallen to bing street rats, declining to this state.


    "I believe what you said." Bai Xiao suddenly said.


    Qiao Ying, who had been quietly listening, raised her brows slightly.


    "Because you and our boss are very alike." Bai Xiao crumpled the empty beer can in his hand.


    He suddenly turned to look at Qiao Ying, his gaze fixed intently on her as he asked, "Just who exactly are you? Why are even your skills the same!"


    Qiao Ying looked back, meeting Bai Xiao''s eagerly probing gaze, and joked, "What, you suspect I''m your boss?"


    They really were too alike. Bai Xiao had wondered before.


    One could gain weight, alter their appearance, and change their voice. But what about height? Their boss was 170 cm tall, while this girl was slightly shorter than their boss.


    "Fine, I admit it. I''m your boss. I got myself blown up and died in the sea, then my soul was reborn into this girl called Qiao Ying."


    Bai Xiao: "......"


    Seeing the serious yet amused look in Qiao Ying''s eyes, Bai Xiao was a bit helpless. "Don''t say this in front of Sack."


    If Sack heard, he would definitely fight her to the death.


    In just a few days, the long dormant ckwater Mercenary Group once again made a stir. This news spread swiftly through the M Continent.


    Some said the boss of ckwater Mercenary Group had returned.


    Those who had seen Qiao Ying said it definitely wasn''t the same person.


    There were also those who said ckwater was a useless group of bums relying on a little girl.


    Qin Yan had already heard bits of the rumors before arriving at M Continent.


    Old buddies who had left ckwater Mercenary Group unable to endure the suppression silently found their way back after catching wind of it...


    The majestic headquarters of God''s Armed Alliance was lit up brightly.


    One after another armored vehicles bearing God''s Armed Alliance logos drove into the heavily guarded alliance headquarters.


    In the very center was a ck Maybach.


    Qin Yan, who had arrived at M Continent earlier, had long stood outside the gates to wee the guest.


    The car door opened, and a man in a tailored dark striped suit stepped out.


    The man had an awe-inspiring aura, a cold and lustful face, and carried a naturally dignified and powerful atmosphere.


    Qin Yan came up, "Third Master."


    Once inside, Qin Yan reported to Qin Hanyue about the recent developments in M Continent.


    When he had reported most of it, he remembered one other noteworthy thing to bring up, "I''ve heard some people say the boss of the ckwater Mercenary Group hase back from the dead."


    Qin Hanyue: "You mean Nameless?"

 Chapter 53: An Acquaintance in the Ring.

    <h4>Chapter 53</h4>


    The annual diator Competition,


    the most anticipated major event on M Continent,


    was hosted and regted by the most powerful organization: God''s Armed Alliance.


    Two days before the start of the diator Competition, more than half of the people had arrived in advance. Amodations within radius had been fully booked half a month ago.


    You would think such a bloody and violent mass fighting event would be held secretly. On the contrary, the diator Competition had be part of the local culture, held in the northwest region near the prosperous area of M Continent.


    To the west of the diator Arena was the flourishing downtown.


    On the other side was the endless desert.


    The diator Competitionsted ten days. Those without a ce to stay brought their own tents and skillfully set up camps in the desert.


    Qiao Ying and her group were no exception.


    "Little Sack,e take a walk with me around here?"


    "There''s nothing nice to see in this crappy ce, just sand. And I told you not to call me that!" Sack crawled out of his tent, rushed to Qiao Ying in exasperation.


    "There are too many people here, we''d better not draw too much attention. The diator Competition will begin in a few hours." Bai Xiao came over and said.


    As Bai Xiao had suggested, they looked around.


    By now, tens of thousands of tents, big and small, had been set up in this area, making it look like some huge tribe if you didn''t know better.


    As far as you could see, there were all kinds of people with different skin colors.


    The one thing they had inmon was that none of them were up to any good.


    Their murderous eyes wandered over them.


    Some were even more daring, standing near their tents, stropping their daggers while staring at them provocatively and mockingly.


    Those eyes looked at them as if they were preys ready for the taking.


    Clearly after the events of the past few days, the long-fallen ckwater Mercenary Group had regained the attention of various forces.


    This was not a good thing for Bai Xiao and the others.


    The former ckwater Mercenary Group had reached the pinnacle with the fewest people and absolute disadvantages. Their leader''s overly ostentatious actions had already made many enemies.


    Now their rise would inevitably make them the target of relentless suppression.


    And Bai Xiao and the others were clearly powerless to resist.


    Qiao Ying disdained, "Those asking for death cane get some."


    "Watch that loose tongue of yours." Sack sneered and got back into his tent.


    Soon he came out with a nket and threw it to Qiao Ying.


    Sack said resentfully, "Desert weather fluctuates greatly day and night. Don''t freeze to death, tender little girl!"


    Qiao Ying said, "Wasn''t your former leader also a little girl?"


    Sack immediately changed his expression, "Don''tpare yourself to our leader, you are not worthy."


    Qiao Ying thought to herself: It seemed she would have to fight thirty-three consecutive battles again in this diator Competition to truly shake Nameless'' ce in their hearts. Only then could she gain their absolute loyalty like Nameless did.


    Only by bing famous in one battle at the diator Competition could she deter those eyeing ckwater Mercenary Group like tigers eyeing their prey.


    Looking at the nket in her hand, Qiao Ying couldn''t help butin to herself: Her former subordinates no longer acknowledged her. She had to defeat her former self to win them over. What kind of crap was this?


    By six o''clock, the sky had darkened.


    More and more people gathered towards the diator Arena. Almost everyone from the northwest hade.


    Some worebat uniforms with the same insignia, moving in groups.


    Some were lone rangers. There were also many bounty hunters.


    There were even gangs from all over the world who came to join in the fun or with other agendas...


    As soon as Qiao Ying and her group appeared, they immediately attracted a lot of attention.


    Most recognized Bai Xiao and nced over him and the others before their eyes quickly shifted to Qiao Ying, who was out of ce here.


    A woman showing up here was a rarity in itself.


    Let alone an innocent-looking eighteen or neen-year-old girl from China.


    Whetherpared to the sinister dark environment here, or the burly, murderous thugs, Qiao Ying stood out sharply.


    It was hard not to notice her.


    Although the former leader of ckwater, Nameless, also had an innocent face like this girl, and was even more stunningly beautiful, a real femme fatale.


    But that femme fatale could kill.


    Those who had seen Nameless at previous diator Competitions, or heard of her deeds, knew better than to underestimate her because she was female.


    They rarely saw Nameless as a woman.


    It was as if wherever Bai Xiao and the others went, those eyes followed.


    "That''s definitely not Nameless."


    "ckwater Mercenary Group can only rely on women now, it seems."


    "What''s the rtionship between this girl and Nameless?"


    "Is she the one who made Hurricane Mercenaries flee in defeat?"


    "Don''t act rashly for now. She doesn''t look simple. What if she''s another Nameless? We can''t afford that."


    "ckwater didn''t participatest year. They actually dare show up this year. Are they nning to let that girl enter?"


    "Hurricane Mercenaries suffered quite a loss at their hands the other day. I heard they n to make a move on them tonight."


    "Well, let''s just sit back and enjoy the show then."


    The diator Arena was modeled after the ancient Roman amphitheaters built around 72-80 AD. From the aerial view it was oval, and circr when viewed from the ground. It covered about 15,000 square meters and could hold close to 60,000 people, making it a majorndmark on M Continent.


    Since Bai Xiao and the others arrivedte, they didn''t want to draw too much attention and chose an inconspicuous spot.


    Overlooking the arena below, two men were already rolling up their sleeves preparing to fight.


    After missingst year''s diator Competition, Sack was very excited this year, "Want to ce a bet? I want to bet on the tall one to win."


    Thanks to Qiao Ying these past few days, they finally had some money after a whole year of only losing money on bets, so much that they couldn''t even afford meals. Sack''s diet had improved these days.


    "Keep it. Bet everything on me winning on thest day. Borrow and mortgage whatever you can then. Just bet however much we have." Qiao Ying leaned against the railing, looking down.


    Sack opened his mouth, wanting to retort, but then closed it, aware of Qiao Ying''s capabilities.


    Still he said resentfully, "The contenders on thest day won''t be easy to deal with."


    Bai Xiao also looked at Qiao Ying. He didn''t know the extent of Qiao Ying''s full abilities. The ones who tried to rob them these past few days were just mediocre mercenaries, but with greater numbers.


    It showed that Qiao Ying was patient and suitable for prolonged battles, but didn''t necessarily suit the one-on-one quick decisive battles of the diator Arena.


    With what Qiao Ying had shown so far, fighting three or four rounds would be no problem. But his intuition told him that Qiao Ying would not stop at just three or four rounds.


    Qiao Ying casually said, "Then the payout will be even higher."


    The first battle was about to start.


    Qiao Ying boredly waited for it to start when she suddenly looked up and saw a familiar face standing right across from them up on the next level.


    The man was in a fine suit and had a cold, stern expression.


    His hands were tucked into his pant pockets as he stood tall and straight.


    Compared to the unkempt thugs around him living among bullets and bloodshed, he was a picture of stark contrast.

 Chapter 54: Two people can act better than one.

    <h4>Chapter 54</h4>


    The man was surrounded by a group of men dressed identically in ck suits who acted as his bodyguards.


    They crowded around him inyers, leaving only a clear and spacious area immediately around the man.


    It was so conspicuous and eye-catching.


    Not only did it catch Qiao Ying''s attention, but it also drew the attention of others.


    He?


    Qin Hanyue.


    What is he doing here?


    Qiao Ying couldn''t help but narrow her eyes.


    The diator Competition was about to begin.


    The man lowered his eyes indifferently, looking down at the fighting below.


    "Young Master, the past few days have just been small skirmishes, nothing worth watching. You''ve been busy handling things in M Continent these past few days and haven''t rested much. Why not go back to headquarters and rest first?" Qin Yan said with concern.


    Qin Hanyue didn''t respond. He suddenly sensed something and lifted his eyelids slightly, raising his eyes to look at the bottom floor across from him.


    Qin Yan noticed where Qin Hanyue was looking and followed his gaze, and then he saw Bai Xiao and the others.


    "It''s those guys from the ckwater Mercenary Group." Qin Yan noticed that ever since arriving in M Continent, his way of speaking had been influenced.


    He thought to himself that as a genteel and cultivated elite from a big city, he would normally refer to them as "those fellows." But here, he casually called them "those guys."


    "I heard the boss of ckwater came back. Howe I don''t see her?" Qin Yan looked over Bai Xiao and the others one by one, but didn''t see any women among them.


    Bai Xiao and the others were also looking in their direction.


    After a brief moment of eye contact, Qin Hanyue expressionlessly retracted his gaze.


    Bai Xiao asked Qiao Ying, who was hiding behind him, "Do you know them?"


    Qiao Ying peeked out from behind Bai Xiao. Seeing that Qin Hanyue was no longer looking over, she replied, "Not very well."


    "If you don''t know them well, why hide? Judging from the looks of them, they don''t seem like ordinary people. Especially the one standing in front, could he be your guardian?" Sack, who was always teased for looking young, finally had a chance to tease someone else about their age.


    Sack didn''t actually care about what kind of rtionship Qiao Ying had with these people. Instead, he noticed something else.


    Sack rolled his neck and said in disgust, "They look exactly like those guys from God''s Armed Alliance."


    "Even their clothes look the same." As he spoke, Sack nced at the security forces standing in orderly rows at each level, who were people from God''s Armed Alliance.


    Sack hated these people who dressed and acted so properly.


    Qin Hanyue watched two rounds before turning to leave.


    Qiao Ying''s gaze followed Qin Hanyue for a moment, then she said to Bai Xiao and the others, "I''m going to go take care of some things. I don''t know when I''ll be back, so call me if anythinges up."


    "She really sees herself as our boss now," Sack said with a small pout. But then he added, "It won''t be safe here at night. Are you sure you don''t want toe back with us?"


    "No need. You guys can sleep in the tent. I''ll go find a bed somewhere to sleep," Qiao Ying replied before walking away on her own.


    "Find a bed to sleep in? There''s no ce with beds left around here," Sack scoffed.


    Qin Hanyue had just walked out of the diator Arena when an extremely conspicuous figure suddenly entered his field of vision.


    "Miss Qiao?" Qin Hanyue called out uncertainly.


    Qiao Ying turned around, looking surprised. "Mr. Qin."


    Qin Yan''s eyes widened as he stared at Qiao Ying''s unexpected presence. His reaction was as if he had seen a ghost. How did she end up in a ce like this?


    He blinked hard to make sure it was really Qiao Ying.


    Thest time they met in the capital, Qiao Ying was quite chubby, but now, just a monthter, she had already slimmed down to a slightly plump figure.


    After looking her over several times, Qin Yanmented, "She looks so much prettier than when I saw herst time."


    Qin Hanyue walked up to her. "Miss Qiao, it really is you. What are you doing here?"


    "Sightseeing," Qiao Ying blurted out without thinking twice about the lie.


    She didn''t expect Qin Hanyue to believe her anyway, so she didn''t bother finding a more convincing excuse.


    Sure enough, even Qin Yan couldn''t hold back, his skepticism written all over his face. Sightseeing in the northwest region of M Continent? And showing up at the diator Arena? Why not just go on vacation in war-torn Syria?


    Hearing this, Qin Hanyue couldn''t help but smile with amusement at the corners of his mouth. His inadvertently revealed hint of an expression and smile were indescribably sexy and alluring.


    Qiao Ying had seen handsome men before, but she had to admit that in her two lifetimes so far, Qin Hanyue''s looks were the most pleasing to her eyes.


    "What about Mr. Qin?" Qiao Ying asked.


    "Half sightseeing, half business," he replied.


    "What a coincidence," Qiao Ying said.


    Qin Yan thought to himself: These two are equally skilled at acting.


    "Has Miss Qiao gone inside to watch?" Qin Hanyue asked.


    "I wanted to go in, but didn''t quite dare to. Mr. Qin just came out from inside? Was it interesting in there? It sounded really lively from out here."


    "Not quite suitable for youngdies to watch," Qin Hanyue said.


    "What a pity," Qiao Ying said regretfully.


    "Where is Miss Qiao headed next?"


    "I just arrived today and haven''t found a ce to stay yet. I was nning to go farther away to see if I could find a hotel."


    Qin Hanyue: "Miss Qiao came toote. This whole area probably doesn''t have any vacancies left. The hotel I''m staying at might still have open rooms. If Miss Qiao needs, I can help make arrangements for you?"


    Qin Yan looked at Qin Hanyue as if to say with his eyes: Since when have you been staying at a hotel? Howe I don''t know about this?


    Qiao Ying: "Wouldn''t that be too much trouble for Mr. Qin?"


    Qin Hanyue: "No trouble at all."


    Qiao Ying: "Then thank you."


    She really wasn''t being polite.


    Qin Hanyue gentlemanly gestured toward the luxury cars parked not far away: "Shall we go then?"


    After Qiao Ying had walked a few steps away, Qin Hanyue turned his head and instructed Qin Yan: "Arrange a family hotel."


    "Are you nning to apany Miss Qiao and stay at a hotel instead of going back to headquarters?" Qin Yan boldly asked.


    Qin Hanyue didn''t respond but simply followed after Qiao Ying.


    The car drove away from the diator Arena.


    Inside the car, Qin Hanyue started probing: "What made Miss Qiao think ofing sightseeing in M Continent? It''s not really suitable for tourism here."


    As soon as she got in the car and secured a ce to stay, Qiao Ying''s enthusiasm disappeared. Her tone instantly cooled several degrees as she reverted to her usual headstrong demeanor.


    She shot back: "If it''s not suitable for tourism, then what about Mr. Qin?"


    "The family has some business interests here, so Ie frequently."


    "So Mr. Qin is also here on business this time?"


    Obviously trying to draw information from her, yet she adeptly turned it around to interrogate him tantly instead.


    Qin Hanyue: "About half business, half tourism."


    Qiao Ying: "I see."


    "What about Miss Qiao?" Qin Hanyue had no intention of letting her get away with being vague.


    He realized that whenever he was dealing with Qiao Ying, he turned into an undignified, overinquisitive hypocrite.


    "I''ve always been very curious about the diator fights in ancient Rome. I happened to see online that diatorpetitions were being held here, so I came to see for myself."


    "I''m curious what kind of websites Miss Qiao goes on that she was able to find information about the diatorpetitions here. Ie here frequently and know a bit about M Continent and thesepetitions. They are much crueler than diator fights. The participants are all people. Normal websites wouldn''t dare post rted information."


    "Oh, is that so?" Qiao Ying didn''t take his bait.


    Qin Hanyue saw her reaction and thought she would say next: If I had known it was so dangerous, I wouldn''t havee here.


    But instead she said, "Then I definitely have to go in and watch tomorrow."


    Qin Hanyue smiled silently to himself: Miss Qiao really is quite bold. He still hadn''t asked, "Did Miss Qiaoe alone?"


    Qiao Ying: "Yes, alone. Fortunately I met you, Mr. Qin. Otherwise I probably would have encountered danger."


    "It really is unsafe for a girl toe here alone. Does Miss Qiao n on staying a few days? If you don''t mind, we could go together."


    Qiao Ying readily agreed: "That sounds good."


    The scenery outside the car window sped by rapidly, but the brightly lit God''s Armed Alliance headquarters still remained in Qiao Ying''s field of vision the entire time.


    The headquarters of God''s Armed Alliance really were massive. No matter where one was in M Continent, even from a great distance, as long as they were high enough, they could see it.


    "That ce looks so beautiful, is it a scenic area? It would be great if we could go in and take a look."


    Hearing Qiao Ying''s words, the driver Qin Yan turned his head to follow her line of sight. When he saw the expanse of golden lights in the distance, he couldn''t hold back a "Cough, cough, cough..."


    Calling it a scenic area? She really dared say that.


    She also really dared to casually pick ces to visit.


    Qin Hanyue''s gaze looked past Qiao Ying''s round little head, then settled back on her as he said with a hint of a smile, "Yes, it''s a scenic spot. If Miss Qiao wants to visit, I can apany you there."


    In the back seat, Qin Yan silently criticized them - between the two of them, they had at least eight hundred tricks up their sleeves.

 Chapter 55: Two People in a Room; Is Miss Jo an adult

    <h4>Chapter 55</h4>


    Upon hearing Qin Hanyue''s words, Qiao Ying did not react at all, and seemed unwilling to respond. Her gaze was still fixed on the distant Headquarters of God''s Armed Forces.


    Suddenly she noticed something, so she turned her head back.


    Just then, she saw that at the very end of their convoy, not too near yet not too far away, a truck, the mostmon local vehicle, was following them...


    Qiao Ying withdrew her gaze calmly, then slowly turned her head back towards Qin Hanyue. Sitting casually and leisurely, she finally responded unhurriedly to Qin Hanyue''s words, "Mr. Qin has been inside there?"


    These words sounded familiar to Qin Hanyue - weren''t they exactly the same as what he had asked her earlier about whether she had been inside the fighting arena?


    Qin Hanyue said, "I''ve been there. The scenery is quite good."


    The two gavepletely opposite replies, but in the same style.


    They exchanged smiles, each harboring ulterior motives.


    Qiao Ying barely held back the urge to scoff. They had a tacit understanding, both continuing to follow their own scripts.


    More than an hourter, the convoy stopped outside the only five-star hotel in town.


    The valet hurried forward to park their cars.


    "Oh how forgetful I am, I forgot to help Miss Qiao get her luggage," Qin Hanyue suddenly remembered only after getting out of the car.


    Qiao Ying responded, "No luggage, I''m backpacking."


    What a backpacker,ing to backpack in the northwest region of Continent M. Qin Hanyue thought it sounded more and more preposterous.


    Qiao Ying continued, "So I''ll have to trouble Mr. Qin to help arrange some clean clothes for me to change into."


    Following Qiao Ying''s lead, Qin Hanyue''s gaze discreetly nced over her body twice, "I''ll have the hotel front desk send them to Miss Qiao''s roomter."


    The group then entered the hotel and took the elevator up to the top floor.


    Qin Hanyue escorted them to the door, "I''m right next door to Miss Qiao. If Miss Qiao needs anything, pleasee find me anytime."


    "Thank you so much, Mr. Qin."


    "You''re wee."


    After Qiao Ying entered, Qin Yan immediately reported to Qin Hanyue, "Young Master, a car had been following us the whole way. They must be up to no good. These people really are bold."


    "They''re noting after us," Qin Hanyue said.


    "Then who are they after?" Qin Yan asked, puzzled. Then he saw Qin Hanyue raise his eyes to nce meaningfully at Qiao Ying''s tightly shut door. It went without saying.


    Qin Yan was shocked, "Her?"


    Qin Hanyue: "Look into it, and send more men over."


    Qin Yan: "Yes, Young Master."


    Meanwhile, Qiao Ying looked around the magnificent presidential suite while pacing to the huge floor-to-ceiling windows.


    Upon reaching the windows, with a downward nce, she happened to see over a dozen tall, sturdy men entering the hotel lobby...


    They had followed her all the way from the fighting arena, and now brazenly followed her into the hotel. It seemed they were determined to take her life tonight.


    In the next room, Qin Hanyue loosened his tie and took off his suit jacket, preparing to take a bath.


    Just then, there was a knock at his door.


    The disturbed Qin Hanyue frowned unhappily.


    However, when he opened the door and saw who it was, his expression quickly reverted to normal, and even warmed up.


    "Miss Qiao, what''s the matter?"


    The man had shed his suit and tie, and was only wearing a high quality white undershirt on top. Two buttons were left tantalizingly undone, fully revealing his sexy Adam''s apple, and a corner of his vicle was vaguely visible at the cor.


    Gone was some of the forbidding coldness, reced by azy, casual allure.


    This man really was...


    Adhering to the principle of looking one''s fill since it was free, Qiao Ying shamelessly feasted her eyes on the man''s body.


    She spoke very candidly, "Mr. Qin said earlier that if I needed anything I coulde to you, and now I do have a need."


    On her face was an obligatory smile and a touch of appropriate shyness.


    Something''s not right, Qin Hanyue thought to himself.


    "Please go ahead, Miss Qiao."


    "The room is too big, I''m a little scared to sleep alone, so could I..."


    Scared? This excuse was clearly too contrived.


    Qin Hanyue couldn''t help raising his brows slightly, his tone mocking, "What?"


    "Could I stay in Mr. Qin''s room for the night? The room is so big, I won''t disturb Mr. Qin."


    Qin Hanyue''s dark eyes widened slightly, his expression subtle, "Are you sure, Miss Qiao?"


    Qiao Ying: "I really am scared."


    Qin Hanyue put away his superfluous expressions, smiling ambiguously at the girl in the doorway, "As a grown man I naturally don''t mind, but Miss Qiao as a youngdy..."


    "I don''t mind, I can sleep on the couch."


    "Miss Qiao trusts me so much? Aren''t you afraid that I might..."


    "A man of your caliber wouldn''t be interested in me."


    With the conversation going in this direction, Qin Hanyue could onlyugh and gentlemanly step aside to let her in. He closed the door behind them.


    "Miss Qiao can go take a bath now if you want." Qin Hanyue said to the girl whose eyes had been staring at the liquor cab ever since she entered.


    "Mr. Qin can go first, my clothes haven''t been delivered yet."


    "Then I''ll go shower first. Please make yourself at home, Miss Qiao."


    The bathroom was in the bedroom. After Qin Hanyue went in, only Qiao Ying was left in the living room.


    Just then, Qiao Ying walked over to the liquor cab.


    Presidential suites were just different - these liquors were all expensive brands.


    Qiao Ying was the type who craved alcohol at the sight of good wine. Aside from cars and weapons in her collection, there was also wine.


    Standing in front of the cab, Qiao Ying thought that Master Qin was rich and generous, he probably wouldn''t mind if she drank a couple bottles of his wine.


    If anything, she could always pay him backter.


    After a while,


    Qiao Ying''s sharp ears picked up knocking sounds next door.


    It was the room beside them.


    She opened the door and indeed saw the hotel front desk staff holdingrge and small bags, knocking on the door of the adjacent room.


    Qiao Ying: "Delivering clothes?"


    "Are...are you Miss Qiao?" The front desk staff asked uncertainly, looking up at the room number.


    "That''s me, I''ll take them." Qiao Ying reached out to grab the bags.


    "And there''s also this..." The front desk staff was still holding two more bags, and nced up at the room number again.


    "Mr. Qin''s? I''ll take those too." Qiao Ying took Qin Hanyue''s bags along with hers.


    Qin Hanyue came out after showering.


    Qiao Ying stood at the huge floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room, overlooking the view below. Hearing movement behind her, she didn''t respond.


    Until the man spoke, "Don''t worry Miss Qiao, the security here is very good. No terrorists will get in."


    He was implying something.


    Qiao Ying turned around and saw the man with damp short hair, holding a towel in his hand. He was wearing only a white bathrobe, the cor slightly open, exposing muscr, well-defined chest lines. The loose waist tie gave tantalizing glimpses of his abs.


    "Your clothes." Qiao Ying lightly jerked her chin towards the sofa.


    Qin Hanyue looked over, and his gaze was immediately drawn to the red wine on the bar counter. The bottle was already half empty.


    ncing again at the empty wine bottle cab - the one Qiao Ying had taken from - it was the most expensive bottle.


    Just then, he heard Qiao Ying say, "Sorry, I was a little thirsty and didn''t see any water, so I opened a bottle of wine."


    Qin Hanyue just smiled, not bothered by it, and reminded her, "The water is over there in the corner." Then suddenly he asked, "Miss Qiao is of age, right?"


    Following his words, Qiao Ying looked towards the corner and saw an upright water dispenser, half the height of a person, obvious for even a blind person to see. Before she could give a perfunctory response, she heard Qin Hanyue''s next question.


    Qiao Ying looked back at him, "Hmm?"


    Why was he asking this?

 Chapter 56: Third Master Qin Sleeps on the Sofa

    <h4>Chapter 56</h4>


    Qin Hanyue: "Adults can drink alcohol. Miss Qiao likes these drinks and can drink as much as she wants. Just be mindful of your health and drink in moderation."


    His gentlemanly behavior made her seem self-absorbed.


    Rumors say Master Qin never associates with women intimately. Is he keeping himself pure or are his standards too high? Or maybe...he has some unspeakable affliction?


    Thinking of this, Qiao Ying''s eyes roamed over the man''s superior face, lingering on it more than necessary.


    If he really had some affliction, it would be such a waste.


    But looking at his healthyplexion and robust constitution, it doesn''t seem likely.


    Could it be congenital? Then it''s hard to say.


    Qin Hanyue noticed the girl''s gaze, and saw a hint of pity sh through her eyes as she looked at him, as if she was about to shake her head.


    He asked in confusion, "What''s wrong?"


    "Nothing, I''m going to take a bath," Qiao Ying got up from the sofa, grabbing her clothes. "Thank you for lending me your clothes, Mr. Qin."


    Then she went into the bedroom.


    The top floor of the hotel was calm and tranquil.


    But a storm was brewing on the lower levels.


    More and more men were infiltrating the massive hotel.


    Fortunately Qin Yan had brought enough people at the start, securing the top level tightly. The reinforcements had also arrived outside the hotel, systematically controlling the perimeter.


    The men lurking in the shadows were itching to make a move, but some scouts came back with troubling news: "Don''t act rashly yet."


    Sure enough, their partners stationed outside soon ryed a message: "God''s Army is here. Tell our brothers to stand down."


    "God''s Army? Why are their people here?"


    After spending half the day in the desert, Qiao Ying felt refreshed from her bath.


    But her good mood onlysted less than a minute. Looking down at her chest after getting dressed, Qiao Ying was momentarily speechless.


    Well now, the size fit her perfectly, even better than what she bought herself.


    When Qin Hanyue subtly sized her up while offering to buy her clothes, it did not escape Qiao Ying''s notice.


    That man''s eyes were too dangerous!


    Qiao Ying gritted her teeth secretly.


    The man was sitting on the sofa in the bedroom, having changed into fresh clothes. With his legs crossed elegantly, he looked every bit the gentleman as he browsed his phone.


    Qiao Ying came out of the bathroom.


    "Do the clothes fit well, Miss Qiao? Do you like them?" Qin Hanyue looked up at her.


    "They fit very well, I like them!" Qiao Ying replied.


    Qin Hanyue thought he detected a frosty tone in her words. He looked puzzledly at the clothes on Qiao Ying.


    Could she not like them after all?


    Seeing Qiao Ying''s indifferent expression, Qin Hanyue pondered briefly before realizing - once her objective was achieved, she would immediately drop the act.


    It must be the case now too.


    Qin Hanyue smiled slightly. "That''s good then."


    "Good night, Mr. Qin." Qiao Ying rubbed her wet hair and headed for the door.


    "Wait." Qin Hanyue called out to stop her.


    "Yes?" Qiao Ying turned back to face him, drying her hair.


    "Does Miss Qiao n on sleeping on the couch outside?"


    Qiao Ying nced at the sofa he was sitting on. She thought - if not the couch outside, then the bed inside?


    "I''m not picky. If not for you, Mr. Qin, I might have been sleeping on the streets tonight. I''d be lucky to even be alive tomorrow morning."


    Obviously she didn''t mean that.


    Qin Hanyue knew her personality well enough by now. He yed along ambiguously, "Miss Qiao should take the bed."


    The bed?


    Qiao Ying looked at the luxurious, soft bed. Her elegant eyebrows raised incrementally.


    "Don''t tell me Mr. Qin has taken a liking to me?"


    Qin Hanyueughed. "If Miss Qiao takes the bed, I will naturally sleep on the couch."


    "How can I let you sleep on the couch? That wouldn''t be right."


    Hearing Qiao Ying''s words, Qin Hanyue knew her mind was active again. He was genuinely offering, but she may not see it that way.


    This girl really was interesting.


    "I''m a man. My body is tougher, I don''t mind the couch." Qin Hanyue put down his phone and got up, walking to the TV cab and rummaging inside for something.


    Qiao Ying watched his back, about to ask, when she saw he had found what he was looking for.


    "The day and night temperature difference is big here. Miss Qiao should dry your hair before sleeping, or you may catch a cold."


    Qiao Ying lowered her eyes to the hair dryer ced in front of her.


    Then she raised her eyes back to the man, and fell silent for two seconds beforeughing. "Mr. Qin really knows how to take care of people." She took the hair dryer and went into the bathroom to dry her hair.


    When she came out with dry hair, she saw there was an extra nket on the sofa where Qin Hanyue had been sitting.


    "Go get some rest, Miss Qiao."


    "Then I''ll dly take you up on it."


    Qin Hanyue smiled and nodded.


    Lying on the luxurious, soft bed, Qiao Ying wanted to stretch happily.


    In this new life, it was her first time sleeping in such a nice bed.


    "Mr. Qin is so considerate and gentlemanly, he must be very popr with women." Lying in the cozy bed, Qiao Ying kindly remembered topliment him twice.


    "You tter me, Miss Qiao."


    Bai Xiao messaged her asking where she was and if she was safe.


    Bai Xiao, who was still at the diator Arena, told Qiao Ying that they''d heard from some people about the Hurricane Mercenary Group''s n to target them.


    He was worried for Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying leisurely typed her reply: [Hurricane''s people are downstairs from me]


    Bai Xiao was shocked for a moment, and was about to gather everyone to go find Qiao Ying, when she sent another message: [Don''t worry, I have people here]


    To the Hurricane Mercenary Group, Bai Xiao and the others were negligible. Their target was her, who had great potential to help the ckwater Mercenary Group regain its former glory.


    So Qiao Ying was not worried about Bai Xiao and the rest.


    "Miss Qiao, I''m turning off the lights."


    Qiao Ying didn''t look at Qin Hanyue, just vocalized in acknowledgement.


    Click. The room was plunged into darkness.


    Qin Hanyuey on the sofa, a thin nket covering his waist. He stared at the ceiling and said, "Miss Qiao is quite bold to travel in M Continent alone. Aren''t your family worried?"


    "I''m just here on vacation. Mr. Qin is the one here on business, which should be more dangerous than a worthlessmoner like me. Is your family worried?"


    Trying to get her to open up really wasn''t easy.


    Qin Hanyue decided to mimic her evasive style. "Business is war. Everywhere has its dangers."


    "I''m a light sleeper. Mr. Qin doesn''t snore or grind his teeth in his sleep, does he?"


    Qin Hanyue was resigned at her abrupt topic change. "No snoring, teeth grinding, sleep talking or sleepwalking. Miss Qiao can rest assured."


    "Is that so? Can''t say the same for me. Don''t me me if I disturb your sleep, Mr. Qin." She seemed upset at his repeated attempts to draw her out.


    Qin Hanyueughed silently. "No problem."


    After that, the room became silent.


    As a former assassin, Qiao Ying had always been a lone wolf. Let alone sleeping beside someone, even having a cat in the room would make her uneasy.


    Only a corpse was absolutely safe.


    Moreover, the one she was sharing a room with this time was the legendary Master Qin.


    It would be impossible not to feel unsettled.


    Qiao Ying tossed and turned, straining to hear any noise from the sofa. All she caught was light breathing.


    In the dead of the night,


    Soft footsteps brushed past the sofa,


    A figure slipped out of the bedroom, gently shutting the door.


    The man on the sofa silently opened his eyes.


    A pair of dark pupils shone bright and deep in the darkness.

 Chapter 57: Qin Hanyu: The first time, Really not used to"

    <h4>Chapter 57</h4>


    The next day,


    Early in the morning.


    Qin Yan knocked on Qin Hanyue''s door, and was about to speak when Qin Hanyue raised his hand to stop him. Qin Yan did not understand.


    The next moment, he saw a person walk out of the bedroom, passing by Third Young Master Qin in a leisurely manner as if no one else was there.


    Qin Yan looked at Qiao Ying, who was yawning with slightly disheveled long hair, clearly having just gotten out of bed. He was shocked, his facial features distorted in disbelief.


    Standing foolishly in ce staring nkly at Qiao Ying, thetter nced coldly at him, with an expression of displeasure and irritation at being woken up.


    Qin Yan''s body inexplicably shuddered.


    Having followed his boss Qin Hanyue to all kinds of grand asions, he had long cultivated the skill of maintainingposure even in the face of the copse of Mount Tai. Moreover, he was naturally inclined to have rich inner thoughts with a calm exterior, so no matter how excited he was, he could remain calm on the surface.


    Until this moment¡ª


    "She, she..." Qin Yan pointed at Qiao Ying behind Qin Hanyue,pletely losing control.


    Qin Hanyue ignored him, but looked at Qiao Ying who was sitting casually on the sofa, supporting her head with one hand and looking out the window,pletely at ease as if this was her own home. He asked with concern, "Miss Qiao, how did you sleepst night?"


    Leaving Qin Yan to be confused on his own.


    Qiao Ying looked at the man, her gaze falling on the handsome and abstinent face. Having sessfully raised her eyes, she felt happy and deigned to reveal a slight smile.


    "Still okay. How about Mr. Qin? It must be very ufortable to sleep on the sofa. Were you able to turn over?"


    Last night, Qin Hanyue had voluntarily given up the bed and slept on the sofa. Qiao Ying had been surprised. The prestigious Third Young Master Qin must have been pampered since childhood, how could he have suffered such grievance? But she had not expected him to be willing to lower himself like this.


    Sleep on the sofa???!!!


    Qin Yan''s eyes widened in shock, and he almost cried out. He looked at his boss in disbelief, one hand clutching his heart.


    He couldn''t take so much stimtion this early in the morning.


    Qin Hanyue frowned to himself. In his heart he thought, in front of his subordinates, this youngdy really has no consideration for his reputation.


    Could she be doing it on purpose?


    Fortunately, Qin Yan was discreet.


    "It was the first time, so it really was a bit ufortable," said Qin Hanyue.


    "Mr. Qin has really suffered," said Qiao Ying.


    "You overstate it. I am a grown man and not so delicate. As long as Miss Qiao slept well, that¡¯s fine. However..." Qin Hanyue changed the subject, "Last night, when Miss Qiao suddenly got up in the middle of the night, it really startled me. I had thought Miss Qiao was joking about sleepwalking."


    Qiao Ying''s expression was unchanged as she followed along, "Did I startle Mr. Qin? I''m really sorry."


    Qin Hanyue slightly shook his head to indicate it was nothing.


    Qiao Ying asked, "I didn''t do anything inappropriate, did I?"


    Qin Hanyue''s thoughts were pulled back to the previous night - after Qiao Ying had left the room, she soon returned, quietly and silently.


    However, she did not get directly into bed, but came to the sofa and crouched down to look at him.


    Lying on the sofa, Qin Hanyue could feel Qiao Ying''s gaze on his face, smell the same shampoo scent on both their bodies, and her breathing right next to him.


    Her breathing was steady and subtle, so subtle it was almost imperceptible, making Qin Hanyue unable to discern whether she really was sleepwalking and in a state of sleep, or had martial arts training and knew how to control herself.


    He did not believe her im of sleepwalking.


    Qiao Ying just stared at him and did not do anything else. After a while, she returned to the bed.


    After that, Qin Hanyue opened his eyes. His hearing was very good, but after Qiao Ying had left the bedroom, he could not hear whether she had left the room or just stayed in the living room for a while.


    Qin Hanyue calmly retrieved his thoughts, "No."


    Qiao Ying smiled, "That''s good, otherwise it would have been awkward."


    Qin Hanyue asked, "Does Miss Qiao want to dine in the room or go to the restaurant?"


    "Either is fine with me."


    "Then let''s go take a look at the restaurant."


    Qiao Ying looked at Qin Hanyue, a fleeting, indiscernible expression in her eyes. Then she stood up, "Let me go brush my teeth first."


    As Qiao Ying entered the bedroom, the gentleness on Qin Hanyue''s face instantly disappeared.


    Qin Yan was still in a daze, his mind nk. He suddenly heard his master coldly ask, "What was the matter you knocked on the door for this morning?"


    "Ah?" Qin Yan was clearly still in shock. After reacting, he quickly lowered his voice and said, "Third Young Master, I''ve confirmed the identities of those people. They are from the Hurricane Mercenary Group."


    "Where are they now?" asked Qin Hanyue.


    "Still in the hotel, they''ve checked in. Over twenty people, booked one room, stationed right below us. They probably didn''t make a movest night because of us being here."


    Qin Yan did not understand, "The Hurricane Mercenary Group is ranked among the top in the entire M Continent in strength. How could they be targeting an ordinary person like Miss Qiao? What enmity could she have incurred? Although M Continent is chaotic, with few women around, the men here can''t help being thirsty and desperate. But with Miss Qiao''s looks, it¡¯s unlikely she would attract such a big reaction from Hurricane.


    Moreover, if it was really over some male-female business, it would have been dangerous the moment Miss Qiao set foot in M Continent. How could she have strolled around the Colosseum and still be safe and sound?"


    An ordinary person? Qin Hanyue did not think so at all.


    Seeing Qin Hanyue lost in thought, Qin Yan couldn''t restrain his gossiping heart and cautiously probed, "Third Young Master, she and you, you and her...st night... you two..."


    Qin Yan was eager to know. Qiao Ying who should have been in the next room, how did she appear here?


    And his Third Young Master who should have been sleepingfortably in a big bed, how did he end up relegated to the sofa?


    Qin Yan could not imagine Third Young Master Qin sleeping on the sofa.


    Qin Hanyue: "Did you hear any movementst night?"


    Qin Yan immediately put on a serious face, "No, nothing. The sound instion in this hotel is very good, we didn''t hear anything."


    Qin Hanyue frowned and turned to look at Qin Yan, whose face was full of ulterior motives and whose expression was exceptionally lively. Suddenly, his tone sank and his face turned cold, "I''m asking about Hurricane Mercenary Group''s people."


    Qin Yan was startled, frightened into coughing, "No, nothing. They didn''t dare make reckless moves."


    Facing Qin Hanyue''s vexing gaze, Qin Yan didn''t dare breathe loudly, but his heart was secretly active.


    Was the Third Young Master deliberately avoiding the topic?


    Something was fishy!


    A man and a woman alone together in a room, and the Third Young Master had been abstinent for so many years. Plus there was Miss Qiao sleepwalking that was just mentioned?


    Qin Yan did not believe nothing had happened.


    But weren''t they too far apart in age?


    When they arrived downstairs at the restaurant, Qiao Ying immediately sensed something wrong with the atmosphere.


    Almost all of those staying here were mercenaries who hade to participate in the Colosseum fights. Those sitting in the restaurant did not look like ordinary people at all.


    Among them were Hurricane Mercenary Group''s people.


    Qin Hanyue and the others, dressed in suits clearly different from the rest with their identities, naturally attracted attention as soon as they appeared, especially with a delicate girl in herte teens among them.


    As soon as they showed up, they naturally became the focus of the room.


    Especially the Hurricane Mercenary Group. Their eyes brimming with killing intent followed Qiao Ying closely, and their knives and forks cut up the food on their tes with stroke after stroke.


    Qin Yan noticed Hurricane Mercenary Group''s people and whispered a reminder to Qin Hanyue, "Third Young Master."


    But Qin Hanyue paid them no heed and led Qiao Ying to a window seat.


    "What would you like to eat, Miss Qiao?" Qin Hanyue handed the menu to Qiao Ying courteously.


    Qiao Ying randomly ordered some dishes.


    The food came up quickly.


    Qin Hanyue said, "Please go ahead, Miss Qiao. Don''t stand on ceremony."


    "It''s so fortunate to run into Mr. Qin here," said Qiao Ying as she readily ate.


    Qin Hanyue smiled, "I''m also very fortunate to meet an acquaintance while traveling outside."


    The two chatted while eating, looking quite happy.


    Just then, Qin Hanyue suddenly said, "It seems they recognize you, Miss Qiao. Are they friends? Should we go say hello?"


    Following Qin Hanyue''s line of sight, Qiao Ying looked towards the Hurricane Mercenary Group.

 Chapter 58: Qin Han more with Qiao Ying to talk business; It is an old acquaintance

    <h4>Chapter 58</h4>


    Qiao Ying withdrew her gaze gently and took a mouthful of fruit sd into her mouth. She said slowly, "I was also wondering if it was Mr. Qin''s friend. I saw them staring at you all the time."


    What a good move to turn the tables on him and pass the buck so decisively.


    Qin Yan who was on the side couldn''t help but yell "666".


    Qin Hanyue: "Then it seems there is a misunderstanding."


    "Where are you going next, Mr. Qin?"


    "I have some business to take care of. Does Miss Qiao have any thoughts? Miss Qiao saidst night that she wanted to go to the colosseum today. I can apany Miss Qiao there tonight."


    If it was before, Qin Yan would only feel that Qin Hanyue''s considerate care for Qiao Ying was because of Qin YuChen, and the rest was just perfunctory. But after the two inexplicably spent the whole night togetherst night, everything had be unusual.


    No matter how Qin Yan looked at it, it seemed ambiguous.


    After all, when had the Third Master been so gentle and gracious to others, even if he was acting?


    "Can I go with you to do business, Mr. Qin? I don''t dare to go out and y by myself. This hotel..." Qiao Ying looked around at the pairs of covetous eyes. "I don''t really dare to stay here either. These people don''t look like good people."


    Qin Yan scolded wildly in his heart: You''vee to M State, and you''re still afraid of these? Only our Third Master would indulge you.


    "Miss Qiao doesn''t need to be afraid. I will arrange for someone to apany Miss Qiao," said Qin Hanyue.


    "But they don''t make me feel as safe as Mr. Qin does."


    Qin Yan gasped silently: "..."


    What else could Qin Hanyue say? He could only smile and remind her, "Apanying me to do business may be more dangerous."


    Qiao Ying: "I believe Mr. Qin can protect me well."


    Qin Hanyue nodded: "That''s natural."


    After breakfast, when Qiao Ying went back to her room to go to the bathroom, Qin Yan hurriedly asked, "Third Master, are you taking Miss Qiao back to headquarters?"


    Qin Yan wanted to remind Qin Hanyue that he had saidst night that it was a scenic spot.


    Qin Hanyue: "Notify the other party that the meeting ce has been changed to their turf. Get ready, we''ll go over."


    As soon as Qin Yan heard this, he was shocked: "Third Master, this won''t work, it''s too risky."


    Qin Hanyue: "Miss Qiao wants toe along, it''s not convenient to take her to headquarters." Qin Hanyue vaguely guessed why Qiao Ying was sticking to him and what her purpose was.


    "With Miss Qiaoing along, you have to be more careful and prudent. If anything happens to you..."


    Qin Hanyue''s voice deepened: "You talk too much."


    After one night, there were obviously more people around Qin Hanyue thanst night, with dozens of luxury cars carrying sixty or seventy people.


    There must be more in the shadows.


    Qiao Ying stood at the entrance of the hotel, imperceptibly looking around. She saw Yi Saisi''s gang had followed them down and was standing in the hotel lobby staring at her.


    Sure enough, after getting into the car, the familiar truck reappeared in the rearview mirror.


    Qiao Ying said to herself: What a persistent bastard.


    She should have just sent them to the Westst night when she got up.


    Qiao Ying''s gaze then turned to the man beside her.


    Yi Saisi''s people still didn''t dare make a move. They just dared to follow behind, apparently intimidated by Qin Hanyue.


    This man surnamed Qin, what''s his background?


    Noticing Qiao Ying''s gaze, Qin Hanyue asked, "Is there something on my face?"


    Qiao Ying: "No, just looking at how handsome you are."


    Qin Hanyue gave a wry smile: "Thank you."


    The car drove southeast for more than two hours. The prosperous streets slowly became deste, the tall buildings turned into small houses, and the environment became worse. There were scattered soldiers everywhere, standing still and looking coldly at their convoy passing by.


    Soon, a stockade appeared before their eyes. The stockade was not veryrge in scale, but nestled against the mountains and waters, giving a feeling of seclusion.


    The scenery was quite nice.


    It''s just that the weapons in those people''s hands and therge pools of blood on the roadside that hadn''t been cleaned up were a bit of an eyesore.


    The convoy was stopped by the guards at the gate.


    "If you''re afraid, you can wait for me in the car," Qin Hanyue said to Qiao Ying.


    "No need, I''ll go with Mr. Qin."


    Qiao Ying got out of the car after him.


    The guards came up and demanded a body search in the localnguage.


    Qin Yan first looked at Qiao Ying, then at Qin Hanyue.


    Seeing that Qin Hanyue didn''t say anything, Qin Yan let them search.


    Then Qiao Ying saw them take a Desert Eagle from Qin Yan''s body, and she couldn''t help but raise her eyebrows: Not bad, Qin Hanyue is quite generous to provide such a good gun for his subordinates.


    After searching Qin Yan, those people turned their eyes to Qin Hanyue. But when they received Qin Hanyue''s cold and dangerous re, they had to reluctantly turn their eyes to Qiao Ying.


    The result was the same.


    So they had to skip over again, thinking that even if a little girl had a weapon, it wouldn''t pose much of a threat.


    Qin Yan took more than a dozen subordinates who were best at martial arts to follow Qin Hanyue into the stockade, while the rest stayed outside.


    The stockade was made of wood, with two floors. After walking in, it was discovered that there was also an open-air balcony inside.


    And the person who was going to "talk business" with Qin Hanyue was already waiting on the balcony with tea brewed.


    "Mr. Qin, wee, wee."


    Yi Saisi pushed away the sexy woman in his arms, took the cigarette from his mouth and stood up, enthusiastically reaching out to Qin Hanyue with both hands.


    This man was wearing a floral shirt and shorts, a pair of slippers, and a long scar that split his left eye in two.


    This familiar scar...


    Qiao Ying raised her eyebrows: Nice, another familiar face.


    Qin Hanyue didn''t shake hands with the other party. He had seen that both of the man''s hands weren''t idle on the woman earlier when he came in.


    Yi Saisi didn''t mind either. He mped the cigarette in his mouth and invited Qin Hanyue to sit down.


    Then he noticed the student-looking Qiao Ying. Before Yi Saisi could say anything, he saw Qin Hanyue sit down and pat the seat next to him, saying to the girl, "Sit here."


    So Qiao Ying sat down too.


    Seeing this, Yi Saisi''s gaze turned cunningly over Qiao Ying''s body twice. Then he ttered Qin Hanyue in fluent native Philippinenguage, asionally mixing in some English: "Mr. Qin likes young student girls? I have sources. Just tell me how many you want Mr. Qin, and I''ll send them to you right away."


    Qin Hanyue''s eyebrows twitched slightly.


    Realizing he had said the wrong thing, Yi Saisi quickly smiled apologetically and changed the subject: "Let me introduce myself first..."


    Yi Saisi talked on while brewing tea for Qin Hanyue himself, saying in clumsy Mandarin: "I know you Chinese people like to drink tea. I prepared it especially for Mr. Qin. Try it."


    He didn''t forget to pour a cup for Qiao Ying who was ying on her phone.


    Qin Hanyue lowered his eyes to look at the hot tea in the cup and said in fluent Philippinenguage: "I''m picky about what I put in my mouth. I can''t drink tea from outside."


    "Mr. Qin speaks Tagalog very well!" Yi Saisi put down the teapot and took a puff of his cigarette.


    "In that case, I won''t beat around the bush either. I just came to M State recently and didn''t understand the rules. I caused trouble for Mr. Qin. Let me make up for it." As he spoke, Yi Saisi pped his hands.


    Then Yi Saisi''s men brought in seven or eight wooden boxes. When opened, they were full of guns and ammunition.


    Qiao Ying couldn''t help but nce sideways at this.


    "Since I want to gain a foothold in M State, I naturally have to show my sincerity. As long as Mr. Qin nods, from now on every month Mr. Qin will see my sincerity. Don''t worry Mr. Qin, I''ll keep to the rules here." As Yi Saisi spoke, he hugged two women in his arms again.


    He had an arrogant attitude full of confidence.


    Qin Hanyue crossed his long legs and pressed his inteced fingers. He lowered his eyes to look at his hands and said lightly: "On the 6th, my goods, did you grab them?"


    Qin Hanyue slowly raised his eyes to look at Yi Saisi across from him.

 Chapter 59: Qin Hanyu: Fight with me in M Island, you think clearly; ISIS’s Nightmare: Night

    <h4>Chapter 59</h4>


    "Oh, isn''t that Mr. Qin''s cargo?" Yi Saisi pretended to be surprised, then quickly sped his hands together and apologized repeatedly.


    "What a terrible mistake, my men just arrived here and rashly charged at Mr. Qin''s things, I''m so sorry about that, that''s unforgivable."


    It was clearly done on purpose, trying to intimidate Qin Hanyue and give him a show of force, telling Qin Hanyue and the entire M Continent that he was not to be trifled with.


    This was Yi Saisi''s usual tactic, he had never failed before.


    Unfortunately, this time he had kicked an iron te.


    In Qin Hanyue''s eyes, these tricks of his were not intimidating, but asking for death.


    Qin Hanyue looked coldly at Yi Saisi: "Return to me everything you snatched away just as it was, if anything is missing, I''ll make you regreting to M Continent."


    "Of course, Mr. Qin don''t be angry, I''ll personally bring the goodster ande to apologize to you Mr. Qin. I guarantee everything will be returned intact, please don''t me me Mr. Qin."


    Realizing Qin Hanyue was not so easy to deal with, Yi Saisi immediately turned the dozen or so boxes of guns and ammunition into gifts of apology.


    He tried to curry favor: "Consider these things as my gifts of apology to Mr. Qin. Another day I''ll..."


    But before he could finish speaking, the man across from him interrupted: "No need."


    "Mr. Qin means...?" Yi Saisi''s expression froze for a moment, his sole remaining eye fixed tightly on Qin Hanyue, flickering oddly between dark and bright, seemingly ready tosh out at any moment.


    "I don''t care for these things." Qin Hanyue said expressionlessly: "Also, M Continent does not wee you. You have three days to pack up and leave."


    Yi Saisi gritted his teeth, the muscles on his gaunt face visibly clenched.


    Yi Saisi said fiercely: "It''s Mr. Qin who doesn''t wee me, or is it M Continent who doesn''t wee me?"


    A trace of disdainful smile lifted the corner of Qin Hanyue''s lips: "Does it make a difference? On M Continent, what I say goes."


    "Mr. Qin, one shouldn''t be too arrogant. Gluttony can choke you to death." Yi Saisi''s tone grew steadily colder. His lone eye was like a venomous snake lurking in the shadows, spitting poison, poised to strike.


    Qin Hanyue: "Would you like to try the taste of being food?"


    Yi Saisi clenched his teeth, the swelling muscles on his hollow cheeks clearly visible.


    Yi Saisi said viciously: "Mr. Qin,ing to my turf with so few men, I thought this would be a pleasant negotiation. It seems I underestimated Mr. Qin''s audacity. But overconfidence cane at a price!"


    As soon as Yi Saisi finished speaking, his men tightened their grips on their guns, ready to lift and fire at any moment, which would end Qin Hanyue''s group in an instant.


    Almost the moment Yi Saisi''s men moved, Qin Yan and the others unhesitatingly used their own bodies to surround and shield Qin Hanyue and Qiao Ying.


    The two groups of people were instantly at daggers drawn.


    Qin Hanyue moved his sore neck slightly, flicked his tongue over his gums, a sh of fierceness on his face unlike his usual gentlemanly warmth.


    His thin lips curled up as he coldly warned: "Think carefully before making a move against me on M Continent."


    The atmosphere grew tense, like a taut bowstring ready to snap.


    Abruptly, a youthful voice broke the heavy silence ¡ª "The exam resultse out at midnight, let me know after you check them."


    As the atmosphere was disrupted, all eyes turned to the girl ying on her phone in the chair.


    Receiving the sudden attention, Qiao Ying blinked and apologetically said to Qin Hanyue: "The signal here isn''t great."


    Then under the stare of all the eyes present, she nonchntly started tapping away at her phone, chatting on WeChat as if no one else was there.


    Watching Qiao Ying sitting even more rxed and casual than Qin Hanyue, practically sprawling in the chair, Qin Yan was rendered speechless.


    Looking around, no one was more rxed than her. Where was the timid girl from the hotel who kept saying she was scared and had to apany Young Master Qin?


    Qin Yan suspected she was selectively blind, unable to grasp the situation. He wondered if he should remind her to lift her head and take a look around.


    "You... remind me of someone." Yi Saisi looked at Qiao Ying and suddenly spoke, in Mandarin so terrible it would make any Chinese person cringe.


    Yi Saisi took a drag of his cigarette, his eye holding some indiscernible emotion, hate or something else: "When I was in Southeast Asia. She was around your age, also a Chinese girl."


    Qiao Ying looked up.


    Yi Saisi smoked his cigarette, the ugly, horrifying scar on his left eye writhed with his movements.


    At first nce, it looked like a centipede crawling on his eyelid.


    The sight of his scar made Qiao Ying want tough.


    It was none other than Ye Si who gave him that scar.


    Back then in Southeast Asia, Yi Saisi with both eyes still intact had his sights on her, calling her the most beautiful woman he''d ever seen, and dered he would make her his woman.


    She hadn''t even gotten angry yet when Ye Si already was. With a flick of his de Yi Saisi was sprayed with blood on the spot, reduced to his current state.


    At that time in Southeast Asia, Yi Saisi ruled as king, closely tied with local criminal organizations, not one to take lightly.


    Yet in less than a week, Ye Si hauled his family and arsenal of heavy weaponry out of Southeast Asia, sting Yi Saisi away.


    What made Qiao Ying want tough was that, whether down to bad luck or some fate with Ye Si, Yi Saisi fled Southeast Asia and of all ces coincidentally escaped to Country M.


    Before Yi Saisi could gain a foothold, he was horrified to find Country M was Ye Si''s base. Scared witless, Yi Saisi fled again overnight.


    From then on Ye Si became Yi Saisi''s lingering nightmare.


    She didn''t expect Yi Saisi to resurface so quickly just three yearster, and run to M Continent no less.


    "But you''re not as pretty as her." Yi Saisi said.


    Qiao Ying''s brow quirked up slightly: "Thank you."


    That single thanks left Yi Saisi confused, making him wonder if his Mandarin was too terrible or he misspoke.


    Qin Yan''s reaction was not much better, thinking: "He calls you ugly and you thank him? Are you missing some brains or ear drums?"


    "You say thank you?" Yi Saisi was truly bewildered.


    Seeing his reaction, with that ugly appearance, made Qiao Ying want tough even more. The corners of her lips twitched with the effort to keep a straight face as she said to Qin Hanyue: "I need the restroom."


    Without even waiting for Qin Hanyue''s response, Qiao Ying got up.


    Qin Hanyue: "Qin Yan, apany Miss Qiao."


    Qin Yan: "Yes sir."


    Yi Saisi signalled two of his men with his eyes.


    But Qiao Ying said: "No need, I can go myself."


    Qin Yan frowned, finding her antics a bit much for such a situation: "Miss Qiao..."


    Yet before he could say anything, Qin Hanyue already said: "Let her go herself - Miss Qiao, take care of your own safety."


    "Keep talking, I''ll be right back." Qiao Ying waved and left on her own.


    Yi Saisi naturally couldn''t ask his men to follow her either. He watched Qiao Ying''s departing back pensively.


    There were over a dozen wooden houses of varying sizes surrounding the main building, and nearly every one had armed men standing guard out front.


    After leaving the main building, Qiao Ying''s gazended on one heavily guarded wooden house in particr. She circled around to the back of the house, avoiding the guards'' eyes, and came up to the window.


    Lifting up one corner of the window, she peeked inside.


    The guards at the door were diligently doing their job, unaware an extra person had entered the house.


    Qiao Ying opened one of the wooden boxes.


    Packed full inside were advanced timed explosives.


    This house was full of firearms and ammunition.


    No wonder Yi Saisi was so confident.


    There really was a lot of equipment. Given just these supplies, any mercenary group would be able to rampage across M Continent.


    Looking at the timed explosives in the box, Qiao Ying had some unknown thoughts.


    Suddenly she tilted her head, a crafty gleam appearing in her eyes.

 Chapter 60: The Big Bang; Helicoptering all over the Continent looking for a tampon.

    <h4>Chapter 60</h4>


    On the open balcony, the tea had gone cold, losing its fragrance.


    Qiao Ying leisurely returned, looking as if she had just taken a stroll in her own backyard, oblivious to the people around her wielding weapons. She seemed quite content.


    "Mr. Qin, is the business negotiation finished? It seems to be gettingte, and I''m a bit hungry," Qiao Ying said.


    "Miss Qiao is hungry," Qin Hanyue stood up and walked to Qiao Ying''s side. "Then let''s go back."


    However, before they could leave, the dark muzzles of guns were all aimed at them.


    Qin Hanyue turned around and coldly looked at Yisaisi.


    Yisaisi bit on his cigarette, his gaze lingering on Qin Hanyue for a few seconds before settling on Qiao Ying.


    After a moment, Yisaisi raised his hand, signaling his men to lower their guns.


    "You have three days," Qin Hanyue said to Yisaisi in his nativenguage, then he and his men left briskly.


    "Boss, why did you let them go? We had the perfect opportunity handed to us; we should have taken action," one of Yisaisi''s men approached him, making a throat-shing gesture with his hand.


    Yisaisi shook his head slightly, his gaze following Qiao Ying, who was by Qin Hanyue''s side.


    Initially, he had regarded Qiao Ying as an insignificant woman by Qin Hanyue''s side, no different from the other two in his arms.


    But just now, Qiao Ying reminded him of that enchanting girl from China.


    And that girl was no mere empty vessel.


    Although the girl hadn''t made a move back then, his intuition told him that she would be more terrifying than Nyes, who had taken his eye.


    The bloody lesson taught Yisaisi that those who appeared harmless but possessed an extraordinary calmness were not to be underestimated.


    One Qin Hanyue was already making him wary; if that girl was also... then anything he did would be tantamount to seeking his own death.


    Qin Hanyue and his group walked out of the vige and drove away.


    The car had only traveled a dozen meters when a loud explosion resounded.


    Then, like a twitching body part, one loud explosion followed another.


    Qin Yan, who had just left the main vige and was still on high alert, was startled, nearly jumping out of his seat. He hurriedly lowered his head to take cover, his heart about to burst out of his chest.


    The deafening st rang in people''s ears, buzzing incessantly.


    Qin Yan looked up and saw arge ze and billowing ck smoke rising from the vige behind them.


    Noises of chaos continuously emanated from the vige.


    At the moment of the explosion, the guards at the entrance were so frightened that they nearly fell to the ground, their faces turning pale. After recovering, they hastily ran toward the vige.


    Qin Yan, bewildered, asked, "What''s going on?"


    Qin Hanyue remained unfazed, seemingly mentally prepared for the explosion. It didn''t startle him. He replied nonchntly, "With the dry weather, things weren''t stored properly and self-ignited, causing the explosion. Let''s go."


    Dry weather?


    Bloody hell, Third Brother, you spent the night with a young girl, and now you''re spouting nonsense... Ah, damn it, you''ve learned how to talk rubbish so casually?


    Even whenforting a young girl, it shouldn''t be this absurd.


    Qin Yan quickly stepped on the elerator, leaving that troublesome ce.


    "Miss Qiao wasn''t scared, was she?" Qin Hanyue asked with concern.


    "Fortunately, it''s simr to setting off fireworks, just that it makes your ears hurt a bit," Qiao Ying said, covering her ears with one hand.


    Qin Hanyue watched Qiao Ying covering her ears, a faint smile appearing in his eyes.


    "These things have too many chemicalponents, and when they explode, it''s all ck smoke. It''s far inferior to fireworks. Miss Qiao likes fireworks, I can set them off for Miss Qiao. M Continent doesn''t prohibit fireworks."


    How can this be rted to fireworks?


    This is a freaking huge explosion!


    Qin Yan truly couldn''t understand the way these two people were chatting.


    "Third Master, with the scale of this explosion, could it be that the arsenal of Yi Saisi blew up? Who could have done it?" Qin Yan would be an idiot to believe Qin Hanyue''s dry, spontaneousbustion exnation.


    "Will they me us for this?" Qin Yan looked at the zing vige in the rearview mirror.


    He was worried about this.


    Just after the failed negotiation with the other party, as soon as they left their territory, the other party''s nest exploded into mes. They would definitely be med for this mess.


    A lot of people must have died in an explosion of this scale.


    "me it on Mr. Qin? What should we do then?" Qiao Ying looked at Qin Hanyue with some concern.


    Watching Qiao Ying, whopletely distanced herself from the situation, acting without any sincerity, Qin Hanyue said earnestly, "Miss Qiao, don''t worry, we are upright and have nothing to fear from false usations."


    Qin Yan lost control of his expression for the second time today: Damn it, how can one be so shameless!


    Third Master, did you sleep on the sofast night and haven''t woken up yet?


    Would you like to hear what you''re saying?


    Qiao Ying nodded, "Makes sense. Mr. Qin is upright and not afraid of false usations."


    Qin Hanyue took out a bottle of mineral water, opened it, and handed it to Qiao Ying, saying, "There''s nothing to eat in the car, sorry for the inconvenience, Miss Qiao."


    Qiao Ying took a sip, "It''s okay, I can hold on for a while. Let''s eat at the hotel."


    Qin Yan: Why do I feel so superfluous?


    As soon as they arrived back at the hotel, Qin Hanyue took his men to the eighth floor to have a meal.


    Only after Qiao Ying had eaten her fill and had her fill of drinks did they go to the top floor.


    Qin Hanyue took out his room key, opened the door, and turned around, only to see two people following him ¡ª Qin Yan and Qiao Ying.


    Qin Yan, sandwiched in the middle, sensed something and turned around to look, only to find Qiao Ying standing behind him.


    Before he could speak, Qin Yan heard his own master suddenly say, "What do you want?"


    Qin Yan vaguely felt that this was directed at him, so he turned his head and indeed saw Qin Hanyue looking at him with a calm expression.


    Qin Yan felt a chill in his neck for no reason, "I, I have two more things to say."


    Qin Hanyue said, "We''ll talk after dinner."


    Qin Yan''s legs trembled, "Okay."


    He hurriedly left from between the two.


    Just as he took a few steps, he heard the man''s warm and gentle voice asking the youngdy, "Is Miss Qiao also afraid to be alone in the room during the day?"


    The difference in treatment!


    Qiao Ying replied, "It''s not about being afraid of the people in that vige ming Mr. Qin for the explosion, I''m afraid they will cause trouble for us."


    Qin Hanyue fell silent,forting the girl with a smile, although there was a hint of helplessness on his face.


    Qin Hanyue invited her into the room.


    With the urgent matter at hand, Qin Yan could only call Qin Hanyue in the room.


    Qin Yan suspected that the explosion was the work of the Hurricane Mercenary Corps, who had been following them all along, in order to frame them. The purpose behind this was undoubtedly rted to Qiao Ying.


    Qin Yan became even more curious about the grudge between Qiao Ying and the Hurricane Mercenary Corps.


    Qin Yan''s analysis was logical and well-founded.


    Qin Hanyue, however,mented, "You''ve got a brain, but not much of it."


    And then he hung up the phone.


    Qin Yan: "..."


    The signal in the vige was indeed poor, and Qiao Ying''s messages hadn''t been sent. Now she was sitting on the sofa in the living room, resending them to Qiao Yi.


    While they were chatting, a sudden pain bloomed in her lower abdomen.


    A warm flow followed immediately.


    Qiao Ying''s typing hands paused, and her eyebrows furrowed.


    "What''s wrong?" The man by the French windows put away his phone and turned around to see Qiao Ying''s expression.


    The situation between Qiao Ying and the Hurricane Mercenary Corps hadn''t been figured out yet, and now another big explosion happened. Qin Yan held his phone, deep in thought, when Qin Hanyue''s call came in.


    When he heard Qin Hanyue''s instructions, Qin Yan, with an IQ of 195 and ranking in the top ten of the hacker leaderboard, had his mind "snap" and fall into a valley.


    After a long while, just before Qin Hanyue lost his patience, Qin Yan managed to retrieve his thoughts.


    At the moment he boarded the helicopter, Qin Yan''s expression was still as colorful as graffiti.


    Flying in a majestic helicopter across the M Continent to find sanitary napkins, Qin Yan thought to himself, "If this were to get out, not only would he be ridiculed, but even his master and the entire God''s Armed Alliance would be aughingstock."


    Qin Hanyue poured a ss of warm water and handed it to Qiao Ying when she came out of the restroom.


    "M Continentcks nothing, except for things that girls need. It will take some time to get them. Please be patient."

 Chapter 61: I need Mr. Lochin to give me a needle.

    <h4>Chapter 61</h4>


    ¡°Boss, what does that look in your eyes mean? Don''t you have any women at home? Even if you don''t have a wife, you must have a mother, right? What''s with that expression over such a physiological issue?¡±


    ¡°Boss, hello. Let me make this clear first, I don''t need this for myself and I don''t have any peculiar interests either.¡±


    ¡°Hey boss, say something, will you? What''s with staring at me like that? Hey boss, don''te over here, what are you trying to do!¡±


    ¡°Don''t move, listen to me first. Nod if you understand, shake your head if you don''t, and don''t say anything else. And stay away from me.¡±


    ¡°You''re the pervert, your whole family are perverts. You think I can''t understand your birdnguage? You don''t want to stay in M Continent anymore, right?¡±


    ¡°Let go of me, all of you. Today I mustpare notes with him no matter what.¡±


    Qin Yan swore and cursed as he was dragged out of the Nth shop by two of his subordinates. Furious, he hurled every profanity he knew at the shop for a full two minutes.


    Never had he been so rude and irritable.


    Taking a deep breath and turning around, he saw his subordinates'' faces twisted in suppressedughter.


    Qin Yan spat indiscriminate fire at them: ¡°Laughughugh,ugh your ass off why don''t you. Keep looking! I''ll be damned if I can''t find one in a ce as big as M Continent!¡±


    In the hotel room,


    Qin Hanyue noticed Qiao Ying was looking increasingly pale, with beads of sweat appearing on her forehead and the tip of her nose, as if she felt cold. He went into the bedroom and took the nket he had used the previous night.


    Unfolding it, he covered Qiao Ying''s abdomen and legs.


    Although Qin Hanyue was decisive andmanding in the business world, this was also his first time dealing with such a situation. Other than handing her a cup of warm water and covering her with a nket, he didn''t know what else to do.


    Seeing that Qiao Ying was ufortable, Qin Hanyue asked, ¡°Miss Qiao, do you need to go to the hospital? Or do you need some painkillers?¡±


    ¡°No need.¡±


    Qin Hanyue could only let it go.


    Suddenly, as if recalling something, he silently looked it up on his phone.


    After gaining some understanding, he sent a message for Qin Yan to buy some brown sugar on his way back.


    ¡°Mr. Qin, could you help me find a long, thin needle?¡±


    Qin Hanyue was taken aback for a moment, then understood what Qiao Ying wanted the needle for and agreed.


    Just as Qiao Ying was nearing impatience, Qin Yan finally returned.


    Qin Hanyue went to open the door.


    Qin Yan looked as if he had been through something at the door. His previously neatly styled hair was disheveled and his clothes wrinkled. Above his mask, his previously shrewd eyes now appeared somewhat nk.


    This made Qin Hanyue frown inadvertently.


    Did he go shopping or try and fail to rob someone?


    ¡°Young Master,¡± Qin Yan listlessly pulled down his mask, revealing an ashen face. ¡°I, I have dust allergy, achoo!¡± He held up his mask as he exined.


    Wilting under Qin Hanyue''s icy stare, a disconste Qin Yan cried out inwardly. All this was to keep up appearances as a god of war!


    ¡°Here are the needle and brown sugar you wanted, and the other thing.¡± Qin Yan shoved the items at Qin Hanyue as if they were too hot to handle.


    Arge ck stic bag, filled to bulging.


    Qin Hanyue took the heavy bag, and his temple immediately throbbed as he gritted his teeth. ¡°Buying so much, are you using it too?!¡±


    ¡°Supplies are scarce. Better to be prepared, you have no idea how hard it was to find this stuff. I had to search half the shops in M Continent...¡±


    Before he could finish, the door banged shut.


    ¡°...every single boss was inhuman...¡± Faced with the door panel inches from his nose, Qin Yan finished miserably, ¡°They weren''t human...¡±


    Qin Hanyue''s eyes nearly popped looking at the variety of packaging in the bag. He randomly grabbed two packs and took them to Qiao Ying in the bathroom.


    ¡°Miss Qiao? I''ve bought the things back.¡±


    Qin Hanyue knocked on the door.


    In the two hours plus it took Qin Yan to buy the items, Qiao Ying had gone to the bathroom four or five times, and had note out after thest time.


    Sounds came from inside the bathroom.


    After a while, the door opened a crack.


    A fair and delicate hand reached out from inside.


    After Qiao Ying had done her business and came out of the bathroom, Qin Hanyue already had a cup of brown sugar water waiting for her.


    Qiao Ying knew perfectly well whether this brown sugar water would work, but still epted it and said, ¡°Thank you for the trouble, Mr. Qin.¡±


    Qin Hanyue said, ¡°This was the only kind of needle I could find.¡±


    Qiao Ying took the box of needles Qin Hanyue handed to her.


    Opening it, there were over ten needles inside that were sufficiently long and thin, about seven or eight parts simr to acupuncture needles, better than she had imagined.


    Holding the needles, Qiao Ying went to the TV cab to find a lighter provided by the hotel, then sat down on the sofa.


    Qin Hanyue stood to the side watching as Qiao Ying used the lighter to heat the needle tips until they glowed red hot, then lifted one foot and inserted the needle into her ankle side about four fingers'' width above the Sanyinjiao acupoint.


    Lightly twirling the needle''s tail between her fingertips, the needle rotated and sank deeper into her skin with Qiao Ying''s movements.


    ¡°Is this moxibustion?¡± Because of his father''s illness, Qin Hanyue was quite familiar with Old Ming from Mingshan Tang, and had witnessed such acupuncture techniques a few times.


    Qiao Ying nced at the man. Her hands kept working.


    Qin Hanyue''s gaze shifted between Qiao Ying''s seemingly focused yet effortless face and her hands.


    When Qiao Ying inserted the second needle, Qin Hanyue suddenly saw her grab the hem of her top in a motion to lift it.


    Qin Hanyue quickly turned around to avoid looking.


    Seeing the man''s back, Qiao Ying''s mouth curved slightly. She hitched up her top over her abdomen, tugged her waistband down a little, and inserted the needle four inches below her navel at the Zhongji acupoint.


    Qin Hanyue stood with his back turned and waited a while, unsure how much longer Qiao Ying would need. He then said, ¡°I''ll wait outside, call me if you need anything, Miss Qiao.¡±


    Just as he lifted his foot, Qiao Ying''s voice came: ¡°I need you now.¡±


    Qin Hanyue turned back around.


    The girl handed him a needle and the lighter.


    Before he could ask, the girl had already flopped stomach down on the sofa, and told him, ¡°The Ciliao acupoint, located at the sacrum, just below the lower posterior crest of the ilium, directly below the 2nd posterior sacral foramen.¡± As she spoke, she reached behind to press a spot below her lower back.


    ¡°Help me insert a needle here, Mr. Qin.¡±


    Qin Hanyue held the items and stood by the sofa, unmoving.


    Qiao Ying looked back at him. Thinking he didn''t understand, she propped herself up with some exasperation and reached out to the man.


    Qin Hanyue instinctively tried to dodge her hand, but in his hesitation her hand had already slipped under his suit jacket and probed towards his lower back.


    ¡°Here.¡± Qiao Ying pressed the Ciliao acupoint on him.


    Qin Hanyue''s grip on the items tightened involuntarily, and his expression stiffened slightly.


    This spot was...rather private.


    He could feel the girl''s soft fingertips through his clothes.


    ¡°Don''t tell me Mr. Qin is shy?¡± Qiao Ying withdrew her hand and flopped back down on the sofa, not even ncing at the man as she spoke.


    She didn''t hear a response from him, but after a while the sound of the lighter igniting rang out. Then her waist was lifted again as the man tugged her pants down slightly.


    Therge exposed patch of skin felt a faint coolness.


    Next was the subtle pain of the searing needle piercing her skin.


    Qin Hanyue perfectly replicated Qiao Ying''s earlier technique, twirling his fingertips to insert the silver needle deeper.


    In his field of vision was the girl''s exposedrge patch of fair skin.


    The man''s eyes darkened imperceptibly.


    A few minutester, Qin Hanyue removed the needle, even thoughtfully helping to pull her top down.


    The previously swollen, painful feeling in her abdomen was finally much relieved.


    This body''s constitution was exceptionally poor.


    Qiao Ying had already experienced the feeling of painful menstruation unknown in her past life from the very first month.


    Upon getting the silver needles, when she got her period Qiao Ying immediately needled herself for several days.


    For Xue Ying who was numb to physical pain and torture, she would rather take a knife than endure this menstrual pain for five or six days.


    Fortunately, several sessions of treatment did the trick.


    Seeing the blood return to Qiao Ying''s face, Qin Hanyue said, ¡°Last time at Principal Zhang''s house, I felt Zhang was exaggerating a bit considering your age. Seeing it with my own eyes today, I was short-sighted.¡±


    ¡°It''s just ordinary moxibustion. Still, it''s easy to treat stuff like impotence, premature ejaction and the like. Seeing how well Mr. Qin has treated me, I can give Mr. Qin a few free needles to try out.¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°Me? Impotent? Premature ejaction?¡±

 Chapter 63: Beijing University President looking for Qiao Ying, Qin Hanyue: "She is with me"

    <h4>Chapter 63</h4>


    When Lingling Qiao found out that she had gotten into Peking University on a rmendation by cheating on Ying Qiao''s test questions. Lilian Li almost fainted on the spot.


    "You, you dead girl, you don''t have the diamond but want the porcin, mom thought you really had some skills. You will still be exposed when you go to Peking University like this!"


    Lilian Li was so anxious that she kept pping her thighs.


    She was uneducated, but she also knew that since Lingling Qiao got into Peking University by relying on a set of test questions, she would be doing problems for Peking University in the future.


    What if she couldn''t do them in the future?


    "I don''t care, I just want to go to Peking University." There was a reckless madness in Lingling Qiao''s eyes.


    She grabbed her mother''s hand, "You can''t let Ying Qiao, Yi Qiao and dad know about this, especially Ying Qiao, she won''t let me go."


    Lilian Li: "Ying Qiao''s side is not a problem, but what about Peking University''s side?"


    "Take it one step at a time. As long as Ying Qiao doesn''t know, I will bite to death that the questions are done by me, so Peking University won''t doubt it."


    "Mom help me, or I''ll be finished." Lingling Qiao looked at her mother eagerly, as if looking at a lifesaving straw.


    Lilian Li''s mind was much more meticulous than Lingling Qiao''s. She patted her daughter''s hand and gave her daughter a reassurance: "Mom will help you."


    If exposed, all the benefits that Peking University had promised to Lingling Qiao would be gone. She, Lilian Li, would be aughing stock in front of rtives and friends, let alone her daughter Lingling Qiao''s future would be gone too.


    Lilian Li would never allow this to happen.


    When Qiao''s father heard that it was the president of Peking University, he was both shocked and delighted, and was so excited that he didn''t know where to put his hands and feet, and couldn''t even speak properly.


    He hurriedly wiped his hands on his body, and respectfully shook hands with the president of Peking University.


    He had never thought that he would be able to shake hands with the president of Peking University in this life.


    Then he turned around and wanted to call out Lingling Qiao and his wife to entertain the guest, but found that both of them were nowhere to be found.


    So he called Yi Qiao in from the door.


    "Where is student Ying Qiao? My old man came from Beijing before dawn today, just to see student Qiao." Zhang Chengyong said, looking around for Ying Qiao''s figure.


    Yi Qiao: "My sister went on a long trip, maybe she¡¯ll be back when school starts."


    When Zhang Chengyong heard this, he was very disappointed.


    "President Zhang, how...how did youe here in person? This is the first time I''ve seen you recruit students in person." Everyone from the admissions office was very curious.


    The test papers were indeed difficult this year, but even if this student got a perfect score of 750, it was a rare case, and didn''t warrant the president of Peking University toe in person.


    "Last month, my old man had his old illness rpse and almost died in the street. Thanks to student Qiao¡¯s help in saving him. Today I came here not only to wee student Qiao on behalf of Peking University, but also to express my personal gratitude for student Qiao''s life-saving grace. Not only did my old mane, but the vice president of our Peking University-the dean of the Peking University Medical School willeter." Zhang Chengyong stated his determination, hoping that these admissions staff would know the difficulty and retreat.


    The admissions staff had not expected that Qiao Ying already knew the president of Peking University privately, and had such a rtionship.


    Qiao''s father hadn''t had time to digest the news that Qiao Ying''s score was even more outstanding than the provincial champion, when he heard that Qiao Ying had saved the life of the president of Peking University.


    "Medical school? This student got full marks in mathematics, physics and chemistry. Wouldn''t it be a waste to go to medical school..." One of the admissions staff felt it was a waste.


    "You don''t know anything." Zhang Chengyong directly waved his hand: "Let me tell you, student Qiao told me personally that she applied for Peking University."


    "President Zhang, the person isn''t even here yet, how can you..."


    Unfounded ims.


    "You don''t believe it?" Seeing that they didn''t believe it, Zhang Chengyong turned and asked Qiao father and son.


    Yi Qiao told the truth: "My sister did say she wanted to go to Peking University."


    Zhang Chengyong: "Did you hear that?"


    "She can change her choice..." They were still unwilling to give up. "President Zhang, we all respect you, but for this enrollment, let''s each rely on our own abilities, okay?"


    "Fine, so you don''t say I bullied you guys. But let me remind you, as long as student Qiao agrees to enter our Peking University Medical School, I will personally give her a house, and she can choose any location in Beijing."


    When Zhang Chengyong said this, everyone present, including Lilian Li and Lingling Qiao who were eavesdropping by the door, stared wide-eyed in shock.


    A house in Beijing?


    Pick any location?


    That would easily be 30-40 million!


    This was too arrogant! The admissions staff were shocked, and then chilled by half. With just this house, what could they use topete with Peking University?


    In a moment, three or four families left.


    Zhang Chengyong nodded in satisfaction, unhurriedly asked Yi Qiao for Ying Qiao''s phone number.


    Unfortunately she couldn''t get through.


    Qin Hanyue had just returned to the hotel on this side and was still downstairs when he received a call from Zhang Chengyong.


    "Guess where I am?"


    "You seem to be in a good mood today."


    Zhang Chengyong smiled, "Do you still remember the little girl who saved mest time? I''m at her home now." He was waiting for the dean of the medical school at Qiao''s house.


    Qin Hanyue''s eyebrows lifted slightly.


    "Do you know how many points she scored on the college entrance examination?"


    "How much?"


    "690, ranked 12th in the province for science."


    "Not bad." Qin Hanyue said.


    "No, no, do you know why she only got 690?"


    "What do you mean?" Qin Hanyue entered the elevator.


    "She didn''t write the essay in Chinese!" Zhang Chengyong''s tone was full of pleasant surprise.


    That meant full marks except for the Chinese essay?


    Hearing this score, Qin Hanyue was not too surprised either.


    It was something she could do.


    Zhang Chengyong: "Old man I really don''t know who to share this with, so I can only call and tell you, since only you and I have seen the little girl, you must be able to understand my mood."


    As the elevator door opened, Qin Hanyue took out the room card.


    Zhang Chengyong on the phone continued: "Unfortunately I came in vain, the girl has gone on a long trip, and I can''t reach her on the phone either."


    Qin Hanyue, who entered the room, looked at the girl holding aptop on the sofa, walked over and sat down on the other side of the sofa.


    He said to Zhang Chengyong on the other end: "She''s with me."


    Zhang Chengyong was startled: "What did you say?"


    Qin Hanyue: "She''s next to me, do you want to talk to her?"


    Ying Qiao raised her eyes from theputer screen to the man''s face next to her.


    Was he talking about her?


    Then she saw Qin Hanyue put the phone in front of her, turn on the speakerphone, and say to her with a smile that was not a smile: "Miss Qiao, President Zhang is looking for you."


    Ying Qiao, who had just intercepted a bunch of calls from the admissions office, first looked at the phone, and then raised her eyes and red at Qin Hanyue.


    Zhang Chengyong''s uncertain inquiry came from the phone: "Student Qiao?"


    Ying Qiao retracted her gaze and looked back at theputer screen, answering: "President Zhang, do you need anything?"


    "It really is you!" Zhang Chengyong eximed with pleasant surprise.


    Zhang Chengyong happily said a bunch of congrattions, praises and small talk, and finally couldn''t hold back.


    He asked: "Student Qiao, can you tell me why you didn''t write the Chinese essay? Is there any reason?"


    Except for thest essay, Qiao Ying also got full marks on the previous questions, so it was impossible that she didn''t know how to write. It was also impossible that she ran out of time.


    Sure enough, Qiao Ying said indifferently: "690 is enough to get into Peking University."


    Upon hearing this, a smile spread across Qin Hanyue''s mouth.


    He actually felt: "As expected of her."

 Chapter 64: The Last Fight; Trying to be Anonymous.

    <h4>Chapter 64</h4>


    Zhang Chengyong didn''t fear Qiao Ying scoring perfect marks, he feared Qiao Ying being able to control the scores.


    Upon hearing this answer, Zhang Chengyong was stunned for a moment, thenughed out loud, "Old man, I just like your personality."


    If it were someone else, Zhang Chengyong would have poked at their forehead with his finger and lectured: arrogant, presumptuous, recklessly bold.


    But this was Qiao Ying.


    She had the credentials.


    Hearing Zhang Chengyong say he would give her a house, Qiao Ying didn''t refuse either.


    She would be staying in the Capital City for at least four years, having a house would make it convenient for her to take care of things, not to mention this was what she deserved.


    But hearing he wanted her to enter the medical school, Qiao Ying refused.


    Zhang Chengyong told her to consider it slowly, no rush, whether she entered the medical school or not, he would still give her the house.


    In addition, Zhang Chengyong also made a generous offer on behalf of Capital University, up to one million in schrships.


    After agreeing with Qiao Ying to meet at the start of the semester, Zhang Chengyong deliberately turned on the speakerphone - and so the entire admissions office courtyard heard it.


    The admissions staff secretly found it absurd, while Zhang Chengyong was self-satisfied.


    Qiao Ying tapped on the keyboard, tilted her neck, Zhang Chengyong was still talking, Qiao Ying was getting a little impatient.


    So she couldn''t help but shoot Qin Hanyue another re for being nosy.


    After Zhang Chengyong spoke for more than ten minutes, he finally finished speaking.


    After hanging up the call, Zhang Chengyong felt like he had forgotten something.


    After a while, he remembered that in his excitement earlier, he had left out one important point: wasn''t Qiao Ying going away? Howe she was with Qin Hanyue?


    Qin Hanyue put away his phone, "Congrattions, Qiao... little junior sister."


    Qiao Ying scoffed softly, "Thank you."


    Qin Hanyue: Is she scoffing at him?


    Qiao Ying then looked back at him and retorted, "Qin... old senior brother."


    Qin Hanyue: "..."


    Qin Hanyue heard it like a stab to his heart, he could only smile helplessly, thinking to himself not to care about petty things with a little girl.


    Seeing Qiao Ying kept tapping on the keyboard, Qin Hanyue looked at her, seemingly having thought of something. After a while, he stood up.


    Walking over for a look, it was Candy Crush?


    Qin Hanyue said, "Miss Qiao has been feeling unwell these past few days, I''ve asked someone to prepare a few sets of clean clothes for Miss Qiao, they''ll be delivered soon."


    He didn''t dare call her junior sister anymore.


    "Mr. Qin is too kind."


    "Just a small thing."


    After Qin Hanyue went into the bedroom, Qiao Ying switched screens.


    Candy Crush disappeared, and what appeared on the screen were majestic, grand buildings. In the extravagantly decorated hall, ck-d bodyguards could be seen everywhere.


    It was none other than the God''s Armed Alliance headquarters.


    Two hours ago, right in this hall, Qiao Ying had watched the conversation between Qin Hanyue and his men from start to finish.


    -


    A few dayster, Qiao Ying''s results were made public.


    These past few days, batches and batches of admissions officers hade to the Qiao family residence, cars filled the yard every day, they had just about worn the doorstep through.


    This news quickly spread.


    Hearing that the president of Capital University hade personally to recruit students, local reporters caught wind of it. Honest father Qiao was "forced" in front of the camera several times.


    Scoring high marks wasn''t rare, there were candidates every year.


    What was rare was the president and vice president of Capital Universitying in person.


    The president of Capital University had even offered a vi worth tens of millions to poach her.


    What was rare was that thenguage arts essay of this student, who had Capital University going to such great lengths to recruit, waspletely nk.


    Even the most learning-averse student who cked off would scribble a few sentences for extra points. Thosepletely unable to write would at least write a title and get lucky with a few points for emotion.


    But she had left itpletely nk from start to finish.


    Most rare of all was that this student had scored 690 high marks without writing thenguage arts essay.


    She was ranked 12th in the province for science.


    She was the only one in the province with perfect scores for both mathematics and integrated science.


    She was also the only one nationwide with perfect scores for mathematics, integrated science, and English on Test Paper A.


    The Mayor of Yuncheng Feng Teng, the principal of No. 7 High School, and various school leaders hade to congratte her with prizes.


    The entire Yuncheng City knew about a girl called Qiao Ying from No. 7 High School.


    With this limelight, not to mention being the provincial top scorer, even the national top scorers, top scorers from previous years, none had a tenth of the attention she was getting.


    And thoseizens who had previously criticized the video of Qiao Ying being interviewed at the school gate after the gaokao, now all shut their mouths.


    Feng Wenzhong squatted outside the Qiao residence gate, looking back at the yard full of people - her father, the No. 7 High School leadership, reporters, and all sorts of rtions of the Qiao family.


    He was puzzled, asking Qiao Yi who had alsoe out for air.


    "Can you tell me, how did your sister get 690 marks in the gaokao when she barely made any effort in high school? She didn''t even write the essay." That''s basically a perfect score.


    Qiao Yi hadn''t wanted to bother with him, but thinking about it, still said: "My sister isn''t really brainless."


    Feng Wenzhong was stunned: "What do you mean?"


    Qiao Ying wasn''t really brainless, he was really brainless?


    -


    There were 2 days left of the diator Competition.


    "Is Miss Qiao going to the arena to watch today?"


    These past few days Qiao Ying had been feeling unwell, Qin Hanyue who had said he would take her to watch the diator Competition didn''t bring it up. Considering the timing, looking at Qiao Ying''s condition, her period should have ended today.


    Qiao Ying didn''t even lift her head. "Tomorrow."


    Qin Hanyue nodded, not saying anything else.


    The next day, after dinner, Qin Hanyue and his entourage left the hotel.


    They appeared at the arena 10 minutes before the start of the diator Competition.


    On the final day, there were far more people than any of the previous days.


    As soon as Qin Hanyue''s group appeared, they instantly attracted the attention of most people.


    Especially Qiao Ying among them.


    On the first day, no small number of people had seen this Chinese girl walking with the ckwater Mercenary Group.


    There were even some who had tried to beat Qiao Ying to a pulp when robbing ckwater''s goods.


    Howe today she was walking together with this bunch who looked like businessmen?


    "Those useless bums at ckwater must have been too disappointing, so the little girl switched to embrace someone else instead."


    "I heard her skills are pretty good, if she''s willing, my Raging Fire Mercenary Group wees her wholeheartedly."


    "You''re just hoping to make her your group leader''s wife."


    "What sort of riffraff and scoundrels want to jump out and im to be the seconding of Nameless? Relying on an unweaned little girl who still smells of milk, how dare she pretend to match up to him?"


    Feeling those sharp gazes nailing them, Qin Yan walked two steps forward to remind Qiao Ying, "Miss Qiao, the people here aren''t good people, be careful not to get separated from us."


    "Also, this diator Competition is really different from beast fights in Ancient Rome, please be mentally prepared."


    Qin Yan thought to himself, are girls these days all so bold? Such a pretty youngdy actually likes watching this kind of stuff.


    What was the Boss thinking, the little girl doesn''t know what goes on inside, how could he not know?


    Yet he actually brought a youngdy to watch such bloody, violent stuff.


    Won''t she get nightmares and psychological trauma after this?


    And the way these people are looking at her, seems like they want to swallow Qiao Ying whole.


    Qin Yan was really worried that something would happen because of Qiao Yingter.


    The group arrived on the second level.


    Bai Xiao and the others also followed to the second level, standing about ten-odd meters away from Qiao Ying and the others.


    "She said she wasn''t close with that bunch, has she been with them these few days?" Seeing Qiao Ying standing together with Qin Hanyue, Sack was inexplicably angry.


    "Didn''t she say our Boss entrusted us to her? Now she''s ignoring us, what''s that about?"


    Bademan jokingly said, "You''re not a child, as long as you can take care of yourself, who cares if you''re eating, sleeping, going to the toilet?"


    Regardless of Qiao Ying''s background, whether she really knew their Boss or not, Bademan sincerely admired Qiao Ying''s skills.


    Qin Yan noticed Bai Xiao and the others, lowering his voice to tell Qin Hanyue, "Bai Xiao from ckwater fought with Hurricane''s men the other day, Bai Xiao barely won."


    Following his lead, Qin Hanyue looked over.


    Qin Yan continued, "These past few days I''ve had people keeping an eye on things here, strangely that woman who just joined ckwater hasn''t appeared at all."


    Qin Yan was especially curious about that woman who dared to think she could match up to Nameless.


    He really wanted to see what she looked like to actually darepare herself to Nameless.


    If it wasn''t for Nameless bombing their God''s Armed Alliance headquarters, Qin Yan would even take Nameless and X who was ranked first on the hackerboard as idols.


    Hearing this, Qin Hanyue lowered his eyes, looking at the girl beside him.


    Seeing the girl didn''t seem to have noticed Bai Xiao and the others.


    Right after Qin Hanyue retracted his gaze, Qiao Ying''s eyes shifted to look at Bai Xiao and them.


    "She saw us, should we go over?" Seeing Qiao Ying with that bunch dressed like fops, Sack was quite curious.

 Chapter 65: Expose Qin Hanyu’s identity; Qiao Ying Jumps down and stops his fist

    <h4>Chapter 65</h4>


    Seeing Qiao Ying withdraw her gaze and stop looking at them, Bai Xiao stopped Sack, who wanted to go over, and said, "Don''t rush it."


    The fightingpetition would start on time.


    On thest day, everyone''s emotions were noticeably heightened.


    Below, yesterday''s winner appeared in the fighting ring, moving his arms and looking around arrogantly at the spectators in the stands above him. He revealed a provocative and contemptuous expression, as if wanting to see who dared toe down and challenge him.


    Bai Xiao instinctively looked at Qiao Ying, wondering if Qiao Ying would go down to fight, but saw that Qiao Ying had the same spectator attitude as everyone else.


    Bai Xiao then looked around and saw that everyone else was holding their positions.


    It was unclear whether they didn''t dare or were choosing to wait and see for the time being.


    The previous day''s winner was a thick-lipped ck man. After waiting for half a day without anyone daring to challenge him, he became extremely arrogant, even giving them the middle finger.


    At this moment, a mercenary went down amidst the cheering of the crowd.


    "It''s John," Sack said in astonishment as he looked at the blond, blue-eyed white man who went to fight: "Is he crazy?"


    Sack grabbed the railing with both hands, emotionally agitated, "He''s no match for that guy at all. He''s going to get himself killed."


    Seeing this, Bai Xiao and the others also looked worried.


    John had been one of their ckwater mercenaries before leaving ckwater for another mercenary group for various reasons.


    The eyes of the entire audience were focused on the two men in the fighting ring.


    The blond, blue-eyed white man was very cautious, not daring to make a move rashly, but carefully defending instead.


    The ck mercenary looked at his opponent contemptuously, then suddenly attacked, smashing his fist straight at his opponent''s face with extreme speed. The white mercenary narrowly dodged it, but didn''t expect to be tricked by the other''s feint as his abdomen was promptly struck by a heavy blow.


    The two were clearly unmatched in strength, and the ck mercenary''s fists rained down like hailstones, almost overwhelmingly beating the white mercenary until he was unable to fight back.


    Punch after punch, each blownded squarely on target. The sound of bones breaking could be heard clearly.


    The ck mercenary was extremely vicious, punching only at his opponent''s face. After taking a few punches, John''s originally handsome face was beaten beyond recognition, covered in blood.


    The ck mercenary''s mercenary group had a very poor reputation. Now that the ck man was also taunting everyone, the scene made many onlookers burn with righteous indignation.


    "Damn it!" Sack grabbed the railing tightly, the veins on the back of his hands bulging.


    "Is no one going to stop him from beating a man to death?" Qiao Ying leaned on the railing, watching the scene below, and suddenly spoke up.


    Hearing this, Qin Hanyue nced at her. After a moment of silence, he replied, "It''s life and death in the fighting ring. No one can interfere or be held responsible."


    But it was rare for someone to be beaten to death. For these desperados who relied on their abilities to make a living, more than taking their opponent''s life, they preferred to turn them into useless cripples.


    Unless they had a personal grudge.


    And the ck mercenary below was clearly going for the kill.


    Of course Qiao Ying knew the rules. She was deliberately asking Qin Hanyue this.


    Qiao Ying didn''t respond, but changed the subject and suddenly asked, "It''s thest day. Isn''t the God Armament going to show off? You have so many elites, it''d be a waste not to use them, right?"


    Hearing this, Qin Hanyue''s pupils suddenly shrank.


    The girl who had been watching the scene below also turned to look at him at this moment with a seemingly smiling but not smiling expression.


    Their eyes met.


    Qin Hanyue''s expression remained calm and unmoved as he said, "Out of fairness, we can''t participate."


    "What a pity," Qiao Ying said.


    Qin Hanyue stared at her and asked, "When did you find out?"


    He should have asked when she confirmed his identity.


    Qiao Ying curled her lips into a smirk and casually said, "I forgot to tell Mr. Qin that I can speak Hgarian quite well too."


    It must have been when they met Isis.


    In other words, she had heard his entire conversation with Isis. Qin Hanyue''s initial guess was right - Qiao Ying had approached him to find out his identity.


    And Qin Hanyue also had a sense of Qiao Ying''s identity.


    Qiao Ying no longer pretended with him. "The odds will be huge for the next few matches."


    As she spoke, she looked down again.


    John was lying on the ground, held by the cor as the ck mercenary kept pounding him.


    The atmosphere in John''s mercenary group was extremely low.


    While the ck man''s mercenary group cheered excitedly.


    Many mercenaries watching just for fun were shouting for John to get up and keep fighting.


    "I''ve had quite a few drinks on Mr. Qin these days, and the hotel isn''t cheap either. I know Mr. Qin isn''t short on money, but I don''t like owing people. Remember to ce your bets, Mr. Qin."


    Qiao Ying spoke faster and faster until she finished speaking. Without waiting for Qin Hanyue''s reaction, she pushed off the railing with one hand and leapt down directly from the second floor.


    The ck man grinned hideously as his enormous fist was about to smash John''s nose.


    With this punch, whether John died or not, his face would be ruined.


    Sack could no longer sit still and wanted to go down to save him, but was pressed down by the shoulder by Bai Xiao, who then said, "I''ll go."


    Bai Xiao had just fought Hurricane, who came to provoke them in front of their tent the day before yesterday. Although Bai Xiao had won, he was badly injured.


    Bardeman wanted to say that he would go, but before he could speak, and before Bai Xiao could make a move, they saw a petite figure leap down from the second floor.


    Landing nimbly on the ground, she took a quick step forward at a speed so fast it was almost impossible to catch, astonishingly swift.


    The ck man grinned hideously as his enormous fist was about to smash into John''s face. A fair and delicate hand appeared out of nowhere, urately grasping the ck man''s wrist.


    The ck man''s wrists were thick and made her hand seem far too petite, but unimaginably, she easily stopped the punch.


    The fist halted right before John''s nose, unable to move forward even half an inch.


    Qin Yan had been watching the fight attentively, frowning, feeling sorry for John''s situation, when he suddenly saw a figure leap down.


    Qin Yan was badly startled, and was about to yell, "Miss Qiao fell down!" to inform his master.


    But before he could yell it out, he saw this bizarre scene - "She caught it?" Qin Yan said in disbelief, stunned.


    The ck man frowned. Before he could see who was brave enough to jump out and stand up for someone, a fierce punch whipped toward her.


    With one hand clutching the ck man''s wrist, stopping his punch, Qiao Ying raised her other arm and backhanded toward the ck man''s face.


    Sensing her speed, the ck man immediately dodged backward, forced to withdraw his fist. He swiftly got up and retreated several steps.


    The ck man reacted quickly with extremely fast speed, but his nose was still hit, instantly sending a burst of pain straight to his brain, bringing tears to his eyes.


    Everyone didn''t see clearly what had happened, they just saw the ck man retreat.


    The ck man''s face contorted fiercely, his entire body instantaneously erupting with a surge of killing intent.


    Looking up, when he saw his opponent was just a little girl, the ck man''s expression was ugly at first. Recalling who this girl was, he then sneered disdainfully.


    Qiao Ying stood up, nced at John on the ground, then shouted up, "Little Sack,e down and help him."


    Sack snapped back to his senses and immediately jumped down to support the now immobile John.


    He took a look at Qiao Ying standing with her back to him before withdrawing hisplex feelings and focusing on the task at hand. He carried John away.


    After Sack and the others left, Qiao Ying finally looked at the ck man across from her and said in fluent English,


    "There''s a saying in Hua Country - quit while you''re ahead."

 Chapter 66: Stop wasting time, Let’s do it.

    <h4>Chapter 66</h4>


    ¡°It¡¯s that woman from the ckwater Mercenary Group.¡±


    ¡°You mean her? I don''t care how amazing those guys boast she is, she looks like just an ordinary person to me.¡±


    ¡°I thought Nameless had reallye back, turns out it¡¯s just a knockoff. She dares topare herself to Nameless?¡±


    ¡°I can¡¯t believe ckwater actually sent out a wet-behind-the-ears little girl. They must be desperate if this is all they have left - it¡¯sughable.¡±


    ¡°How does ckwater attract so many women? What do they have that we don''t? Howe no beautiful women are throwing themselves at us?¡±


    ¡°Right? Nameless was gorgeous, like a fox spirit, and her skills were unmatched. Now there''s another one.¡±


    ¡°Don''t underestimate her, her skills exceed even Bai Xiao''s.¡±


    ¡°Buddy, you''ve got trauma from Nameless. Take a good look at that little girl down there, that''s not Nameless.¡±


    ¡°Hey man! That petite Chinese girl''s skin looks so soft and tender, take it easy on her. I''d feel bad if you beat her to death. Haha!¡± The ck mercenary''spanion guffawed loudly.


    Qiao Ying had walked right into a den of wolves.


    The men who had tried to steal ckwater''s cargo and nearly died at Qiao Ying¡¯s hands earlier now kept silent.


    They had crossed hands with Qiao Ying before and witnessed her terrifying abilities firsthand, so they knew she was far more formidable than they could have imagined.


    ¡°B-Boss, aren''t you going to do something about that?¡± Qin Yan stammered, having barely regained his senses. He wanted to say it was dangerous and they should call her back up immediately.


    The ck mercenary stared at Qiao Ying like she was his prey. He slowly raised his fist, still dripping with John''s blood, to his mouth and licked it. Then he spat on the ground and smiled mockingly.


    ¡°Little girl, this isn''t a ce for you to y house. Unless you want to end up like that useless trash, you better run home to mama.¡±


    The ck man sneered lecherously, ¡°Or better yet, don''t go home. Come warm big brother''s bed tonight.¡±


    His lustful gaze crawled over the girl''s body as he licked his lips vulgarly, mentally undressing her. It was revolting.


    ¡°Hahaha! Hey man, show her what you''re made of and throw her over your shoulder straight to the bedroom!¡± The other mercenaries yelled, eliciting raucousughter from the crowd.


    Qin Hanyue''s eyes narrowed dangerously. His threatening gaze swept over the ck man driven mad by lust first, then the rest of hispanions.


    One mercenary sensed an icy killing intent and warily looked around, but didn''t notice anything amiss.


    Qiao Ying''s expression was cold as ice. "You''re asking for death."


    No sooner had she finished speaking than Qiao Ying dashed forward. She leapt high into the air and came crashing down, one knee bent.


    The ck man''s expression changed. He quickly raised his arms to block.


    In the next instant, the tremendous force behind the girl''s knee shocked his face pale.


    Her knee mmed into his blocking arms with the weight of a thousand pounds. Both of his arms went numb instantly, the numb sensation spreading across his upper body.


    Unable to withstand the impact, the ck man sank heavily to his knees. A stabbing pain shot through his legs.


    The ck man''s face twisted in agony. Suddenly, the pressure on his arms disappeared. Before he could react, a kick smashed into his throat.


    She was too fast, he couldn''t even respond.


    The kneeling ck man was sent flying by the kick, crashing into the wall behind him. His eyeballs bulged out as he slumped to the ground, coughing up a huge mouthful of blood.


    The ck man had nearly destroyed John''s face, and Qiao Ying had just crushed his vocal cords.


    It happened in the blink of an eye.


    The men who had beenughing and egging the ck man on to have his way with Qiao Ying were still guffawing, utterly oblivious to what had transpired.


    Many present knew this ck man''s reputation. He was one of the best fighters in the entire M Continent, having served with a famous mercenary group in Country M. Relying on his abilities, he frequently bullied others. Yet now, he had just been crippled with two kicks from a young girl.


    The previously boisterous scene fell dead silent.


    Qin Yan''s eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.


    Qin Hanyue''s mouth curved into a faint smirk.


    Qiao Ying stared coldly at the ck man choking on his own blood. "Trash. All bark and no bite."


    Sack, supporting John nearby, secretly swallowed hard.


    Qiao Ying raised her head to survey the silent crowd and spoke arrogantly, "Who else wants to fight?"


    No one responded.


    Qiao Ying''s eyes darkened. "No one dares to fight?"


    Just then, a mercenary jumped out to break the tense atmosphere.


    He fixed his gaze on Qiao Ying, cracking his neck joints with loud pops.


    Qiao Ying simply stood still and watched him dispassionately.


    After limbering up, the mercenary slowly clenched his giant fists and charged at her with a roar.


    With a fewrge strides, he reached Qiao Ying and swung out his fist.


    But before he couldnd the punch, Qiao Ying whipped out her leg in a graceful knee strike that sent him flying backwards.


    He crashed heavily into the ground, eating dirt.


    Qiao Ying stated tly, "Next."


    A few in the crowd couldn''t help but gasp.


    They could justify away the ck man''s loss by iming he wasn''t prepared and Qiao Ying had caught him off guard. But what about this guy?


    Another stubborn one jumped down for his turn.


    In his mind, no matter how good she was, she was still just a little girl - thin arms, thin legs. Even if she had trained from the womb, there was no way she could match up to professional mercenaries like them. The previous two must have let their guard down and gotten lucky against Qiao Ying by chance.


    Most present shared this mindset - she was just a girl, not some mythical three-headed-six-armed monster.


    Of course, Nameless was an exception.


    Unsurprisingly, Qiao Ying swiftly proved them wrong.


    The mercenary charged at the girl. She sidestepped smoothly and delivered a fatal punch to a vital artery in his neck.


    Her movements were fast, vicious, and precise, wasting no time.


    With that single punch, the mercenary copsed, knocked out cold.


    "Next."


    One minuteter,


    "Next."


    Two minutester,


    "Next."


    Five or six more continuosly.


    One tried to ambush Qiao Ying while she was upied.


    But she noticed him before he even got close. The mercenary immediately picked up speed, only to be met with a beautiful knee strike from Qiao Ying that sent him flying. Heid on the ground for a long time, retching and vomiting bile.


    An eerie silence descended on the scene several times as the men exchanged confused nces, the atmosphere growing increasingly bizarre.


    Clearly, they had run out of excuses.


    Another stubborn mercenary was itching to have a go.


    Just as he was hesitating, the girl spotted him and looked over.


    Meeting her gaze, a chill went down his spine and he instantly regretted it.


    But the girl merely nced at him before shifting her attention to the head of his mercenary group.


    "You. Come on." Qiao Ying challenged.


    The mercenary leader''s expression hardened.


    Everyone thought: Isn''t she getting a bit too arrogant?


    What Qiao Ying did next was even more arrogant.


    Her gaze roved over the crowd until she picked out another person. "You."


    She continued, "You, you, you..."


    Clearly she was singling out the leaders of each mercenary group.


    Growing impatient with how many there were, Qiao Ying dered, "Let''s not waste time. Come at me together, I''m the ckwater boss so I''m qualified to fight you."

 Chapter 67: A Dozen of 35, breaking an unknown record, shocking the Audience.

    <h4>Chapter 67</h4>


    ¡°She, she said she is what?¡± Qin Yan could not help but ask Qin Hanyue next to him, his head was already insufficient.


    The boss of the ckwater mercenaries?!


    Isn''t she just an ordinary high school graduate student from the small local Yun City Jiangxia District? How did she be the boss of the ckwater Mercenary Group?


    Wait, which ordinary student can kick a mercenary at a time?


    Qin Yan looked at the girl below with an aura so powerful that it was daunting, and was shocked that his facial features were separated and explosive news came one after another. Qin Yan couldn''t digest it anymore, and the whole person was a little sluggish at the moment.


    The whole scene was silent.


    Qiao Ying yelled impatiently, "Don''t you dare fight? Is it contempt or afraid to lose to me as a woman and have no face to continue mixing on M Continent?"


    She curled her lips slightly and sneered, "A few years ago, you were pressed to the ground by Nameless, and now you are still mixing well on M Continent."


    Being so humiliated, the bosses of the mercenary groups finally couldn''t sit still anymore, or more appropriately, rode a tiger and found it hard to get off. I saw them cursing silently, then jumping down one by one.


    The bosses of the major mercenary groups were all famous figures on the M Continent Ranking List, and their skills were naturally needless to say. Among them, there were even more who were formerly special forces.


    Take out any one of them and they would have explosivebat power.


    And Qiao Ying was facing thirty-five of them at the moment!


    This was aplete elite special forces unit!


    Just the momentum and aura alone could frighten people.


    "Finally dare toe down." Qiao Ying''s expression was indifferent.


    The mercenary group bosses tried to find a trace of fear, regret or tension in the girl''s eyes, but none of them did, not even vignce.


    What was there, on the other hand, was excitement.


    "Are you sure you want to take on all of us alone?"


    "Little girl, it''s still toote to leave now. No one willugh at you, don''t be impulsive and die here."


    Qiao Ying: "Unfortunately, you won''t have a chance to leave. This past year you guys suppressed ckwater, it''s time to settle this ount."


    "You will pay the price for your ignorance."


    "Hmph," Qiao Ying disdainfully said: "Don''t forget that a few years ago you were pressed under the feet of me, this little girl, and couldn''t get up."


    "Is she going to take on thirty-five people alone? Is she crazy?"


    "How many did Nameless beat that year? Thirty-three, she has two more than Nameless."


    "She wants to break Nameless'' record? Isn''t she looking to die?"


    "She must have used up a lot of stamina already, if each of these many peoplends a punch on her, after thirty-five punches her stamina should be exhausted."


    "This, is it possible to fight thirty-five people alone?" Baden was worried.


    Bai Xiao was equally anxious inside.


    Although he had guessed that Qiao Ying would not fight only two or three rounds, he did not expect that Qiao Ying would actually dare to challenge thirty-five mercenary group bosses at the same time.


    Qiao Ying''s strength was indeed powerful, but fighting thirty-five people at the same time, two more than their former boss.


    These people''s skills were much stronger than ordinary mercenaries.


    Bai Xiao wanted to go down and stop her, to tell Qiao Ying not to be arrogant.


    Qin Yan: "Third Master, why don''t youe out and manage this? Fighting thirty-five people alone, she is going to her death."


    Not only did Qin Yan feel that Qiao Ying was being overly arrogant and going to her death, almost everyone present felt the same way.


    Fighting thirty-five people alone was simply impossible for one person to aplish.


    Only Qin Hanyue remained silent, watching intently with arms crossed.


    The man bent his straight body, hands on the railing, staring at the bottom, not saying a word, only his gaze was intense like fire.


    In the huge colosseum, the mercenary group bosses surrounded the girl in the middle in an encircling posture, on the verge of fighting.


    There was more or less some enmity between these people, but at this moment, they were united with only one goal.


    They knew, to win was undignified, but to lose...


    Nameless had made them aughing stock before, and also became their nightmare. Now, looking at Qiao Ying in front of them who was simr to Nameless, and who arrogantly wanted to be a second Nameless to trample them under her feet, they had the same thought in their hearts: "Tear her to shreds!"


    With the grudge against Nameless!


    Their eyes on Qiao Ying grew more and more fierce, and their killing intent grew stronger.


    Finally, someone made a move.


    I saw a person shout loudly and take the lead in the attack, the momentum like a bursting dam, fists carrying fierce vigor smashing towards the girl.


    Qiao Ying struck out, easily catching the fist, then with lightning speed that was too fast to cover one''s ears, shended a blow and broke the opponent''s arm.


    With only a "crack" sound, apanied by a miserable scream.


    Almost at the same time, Qiao Ying kicked out and kicked away the person who had rushed up.


    Dodging another person''s attack, followed by a beautiful counterattack.


    Without any fancy moves, every punch and kick from Qiao Ying uratelynded on the opponent''s vital points.


    The moves were fierce and carried vigor, they were standard special forcesbat tactics, but even more lethal.


    The girl was seen stepping on another person''s chest, using the momentum to leap up, andnding a knee strike directly on the opponent''s temple.


    That petite figure moved freely through the crowd, her speed too fast for them to keep up with.


    Many times they didn''t even see what happened clearly before the person was down, these moves made them feel an intense familiarity.


    In an instant it evoked the memories of everyone, so they all crowded in to take a closer look with widened eyes.


    Finally, they saw clearly.


    I saw the girl use two fingers to hook the opponent''s arm or shoulder de, neck, and pinched hard, seemingly not much force, but it made the men scream in pain, losing fighting capability in an instant.


    This bizarre move made the people in the stands shocked and terrified.


    "Did you see her moves just now, they are exactly the same as Nameless'' back then!" someone shouted.


    Bai Xiao and the others'' eyes were burning hot.


    Especially Sack.


    No one in this world was clearer than Qiao Ying about human meridian points.


    One, two, three, four...


    Silhouettes fell down one after another.


    In just a few blinks, arge area was down.


    A few minutester, the scene quieted down and the dust settled.


    Everyone looked and saw that the colosseum, where dozens were just standing before, now only had the girl standing.


    At the girl''s feet, the top faces of M Continent lied down, those people either clutching their arms or curling up in pain on the ground.


    Qin Yan was stunned in ce, at aplete loss for words.


    Dead silence.


    No one noticed that one person lying on the ground secretly pulled out a dagger from his clothes, then suddenly jumped up and stabbed towards the girl''s back as she had her back facing him.


    This was the boss of Hurricane Mercenary Group.


    On the second floor, Qin Hanyue''s expression changed. Before he could call out a warning, it was as if the girl grew eyes on her back.


    The Hurricane boss only felt a flower in front of his eyes, and stabbed at empty space.


    The next moment, the girl appeared at his side like a ghost.


    Then the dagger in his hand disappeared without a trace.


    In a sh of cold light, blood sprayed.


    She had actually cut the opponent''s tendons!


    Everyone felt a pain in their wrists.


    The girl was too fast, so fast that the Hurricane boss didn''t even feel the pain at first, and it was only after a few seconds that the heart-wrenching scream erupted, making listeners'' scalps tingle.


    Qiao Ying frowned slightly, then gently raised her hand to wipe away the blood sshed on her cheek.


    A blood print was left on the girl''s fair cheek.


    The blood print was conspicuous, contrasting with the girl''s icy cold eyes.

 Chapter 68: The Name of the whole continent; The shadow appears; You are the King of the continent.

    <h4>Chapter 68</h4>


    On the arena, the leaders of the mercenary groups looked at the girl standing before them in horror. The nightmare from years ago was happening again.


    Qiao Ying slowly raised her eyes, "I''m the second Nameless. From today on, whoever dares to bully the ck Water area again, acting recklessly in my territory, will end up like him."


    As her voice faded, the girl stretched out her hand and the dagger in her hand flew out like a dart, nailing itself into the wall.


    Everyone looked closely and saw that the entire de of the dagger was embedded in the wall, leaving only the hilt outside. This terrifying strength shocked everyone present.


    Qiao Ying said, "Everything that was taken from ck Water this past year, give me back double. Don''t wait for me toe looking."


    Qin Hanyue gently exhaled, his taut expression finally rxing as a smile appeared at the corners of his mouth.


    Qin Hanyue stood up straight, pped his hands together, then pped again.


    The sound of apuse broke the silence, attracting everyone''s attention.


    Qiao Ying looked up to the second floor, their eyes meeting.


    The diator matches these past two years had been boring. Everyone thought today''s final match would be no exception.


    Only some were waiting to see ck Water make a fool of itself.


    But not tonight. Qiao Ying had appeared.


    And ck Water didn''t be a joke.


    Years ago, a Chinese girl became famous overnight at the diator arena. The name ''Nameless'' shocked everyone in the M Continent.


    Almost the entire M Continent had felt the terror of being controlled by Nameless.


    And today, another Chinese girl had shocked the entire arena again.


    Making a name for herself in the M Continent.


    The news quickly spread.


    On a certain private ind¡ª


    "Chief, a young Chinese girl appeared at the M Continent''s diator tournament this year. Her skills are extremely simr to Blood Shadow from our organization who died. She made a name for herself in the same way Blood Shadow did back then."


    "Blood Shadow was painstakingly nurtured by our Shadow Organization. No one in this world deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as her."


    "But not only is this girl very simr to Blood Shadow, she also ims to be the leader of ck Water."


    "ck Water?"


    "That''s right, the ck Water Mercenary Group, one of the forces under Blood Shadow''s control."


    No one knew that the genius killer Blood Shadow, who was covered in glory and admired by countless people, was in fact under the Shadow Organization''s monitoring and control every moment.


    After personally witnessing Blood Shadow''s formidable strength time and time again, the Shadow Organization knew they could no longer control Blood Shadow, so they reluctantly destroyed their proud creation.


    "There''s no such thing as so many coincidences in this world. Investigate her background thoroughly. I want to know if she has any rtionship with Blood Shadow."


    "Chief, could this person be an assassin secretly cultivated by Blood Shadow? If so, she would definitely want to avenge Blood Shadow. We have to take this seriously. Her rebuilding Blood Shadow''s forces could be to oppose us."


    But this approach was a bit too high-profile.


    The man called Chief said, "If so, kill her directly."


    "There''s one more thing. She seems to have a special rtionship with the God''s Armed Alliance in the M Continent. It might be tricky to make a move against her."


    Three dayster,


    Bai Xiao sat in the car, looking at the headquarters of the God''s Armed Alliance appearing before his eyes, feelingplicated emotions.


    Qiao Ying''s appearance gave them hope. Naturally they were delighted. But Qiao Ying also reminded them of their previous leader, especially that day at the diator arena, they really saw their leader Nameless'' shadow in Qiao Ying.


    Identical.


    Qiao Ying was perhaps even more formidable than their leader.


    But in their hearts, no one could rece Nameless.


    Qiao Ying had arrived before them. At the moment, she was sitting in one of therge halls of the God''s Armed Alliance headquarters waiting for them.


    "Miss Qiao really kept herself hidden." Qin Hanyue sat on the sofa, legs crossed, fingers interlocked over hisp.


    Qiao Ying leisurely replied, "So did Mr. Qin."


    Qin Hanyue smiled, "Far inferior to Miss Qiao. I''m just a businessman, relying on money to recruit people. Miss Qiao is different. With your skills, no amount of money could buy orpare." He then added, "Since our identities are revealed, shouldn''t we speak frankly?"


    "What does Mr. Qin want to know?"


    "Aside from touring, Miss Qiao must have other business in the M Continent? Perhaps I could help."


    "Indeed there is."


    Qin Hanyue''s brows rose slightly.


    Qiao Ying said, "To lose weight and train my body."


    Qiao Ying wasn''t lying at all. One of her aims ining to the M Continent was to improve her physical fitness.


    Beside them, Qin Yan almost knelt down hearing this. You call going to the diator arena and killing left and right training your body?


    Alright, you''re impressive, whatever you say goes.


    Qin Hanyue nodded slightly and smiled, "Miss Qiao chose the declining ck Water Mercenary Group. Could it be rted to Nameless? I heard Nameless died, real or fake, did Miss Qiao know her?"


    "Mr. Qin is very interested in Nameless?"


    "I won''t hide it from Miss Qiao, Nameless once blew up my God''s Armed Alliance headquarters. The buildings furthest left were rebuilt once already."


    He actually investigated it.


    Qiao Ying''s eyelids twitched uncontrobly, but she politely persuaded, "The dead''s debts are forgiven. Mr. Qin is generous, why bother with a dead person?"


    "You''re right, I just wanted to know why she was offended. Just curious about the reason."


    The reason?


    Should she say she simply had a fondness for blowing things up, happened to be bored then, and the God''s Armed Alliance bothered her, so she did it on a whim?


    "She had a habit of blowing things up. Mr. Qin need not overthink it."


    "Blowing things up?" Qin Hanyue recalled Iseus'' base being blown up.


    Was this habit of blowing things upmon?


    Or do young girls like such dangerous, violent things?


    "It seems Miss Qiao knew her very well."


    "Quite well. Did Mr. Qin ce a bet that day?"


    Seeing Qiao Ying change the topic, Qin Hanyue cooperated, "No." Then a subtle smile appeared in his eyes as he looked at Qiao Ying.


    That look seemed to say, "So you still owe me."


    "Mr. Qin has arge business, certainly notcking this bit of money."


    "It''s true I don''tck money, so perhaps Miss Qiao could repay me in another way."


    "Such as?"


    Qin Hanyue stared at the girl, his gaze shing, unknown what he was thinking.


    Before he could rify, noise came from outside the door.


    It was Bai Xiao and the others.


    They came today for ck Water''s affairs.


    They wanted to acknowledge Qiao Ying as leader and rebuild ck Water, needing the God''s Armed Alliance''s approval, just going through the formalities.


    "Boss." Bai Xiao walked in and immediately called Qiao Ying that.


    Used to calling Nameless boss, suddenly changing people, in his heart it still felt a little ufortable.


    "You''re here." Yet Qiao Ying waspletely unbothered, after all they were the same person.


    "Mm." Bai Xiao and the others'' gaze then shifted to Qin Hanyue sitting on the sofa.


    Recognizing him as the man with Qiao Ying at the diator tournament that day.


    Bai Xiao asked, "This is...?"


    Qiao Ying looked at the man, smiling eyes, casually saying, "The God''s Armed Alliance boss, your M Continent''s king."


    Bai Xiao and the others were shocked,


    Looking at the man in surprise.


    The God''s Armed Alliance boss was the most mysterious figure in the M Continent, second to none.


    No one in the M Continent should have seen his true face. Whenever they came to the God''s Armed Alliance, they met his subordinates.


    For any matter in the M Continent, his subordinates would be the ones toe out and resolve it.


    Some had tried investigating this person''s background, but no one had provided any information.


    Some had even disappeared while investigating.


    They didn''t expect to meet this legendary figure today.


    He was unexpectedly also Chinese, and so young.


    Most importantly, he seemed to have an intimate rtionship with their current boss.


    Bai Xiao came back to his senses, "Where''s Sack?" Not seeing Sack since the diator tournament.


    "Sack went to erect a tombstone for your previous boss."


    Qiao Ying''s eyelid twitched uncontrobly. "Erecting a tombstone for me..."


    Qin Hanyue''s brow rose slightly as he looked at her.


    Qiao Ying waved her hand, "Alright, erect it, it''s proper." Her tone a little helpless and speechless.

 Chapter 69: Qin Hanyu: We can Be a Family; Qiao Ying: Don’t Go Too Far

    <h4>Chapter 69</h4>


    "Sack is the youngest in our team, and he has a different rtionship with our previous boss," Bai Xiao said.


    What could Qiao Ying say? She nodded: "I understand."


    She couldn''t chat about this anymore. The more Qiao Ying talked, the more bizarre it became. She had to quickly change the subject: "There''s one thing I need to trouble Mr. Qin with."


    "Please go ahead, Miss Qiao," said Qin Hanyue.


    "Our previous ck Water territory was taken, and even though they returned a couple days ago, I''m nning to find another ce to rebuild. I was wondering if my men could stay at your God''s Army for a while?" Qiao Ying asked.


    Qin Hanyue looked at Bai Xiao and the others, then generously agreed.


    "Also, I see a nice spot next to God''s Army that would be suitable. We could be neighbors in the future and look out for each other. So I''d like to request that plot ofnd," said Qiao Ying.


    Qin Yan''s eyes widened in surprise. You think so beautifully. Are you sure it would be mutual help instead of you taking advantage of us?


    She actually had this idea. Qin Hanyue just smiled without responding.


    Bai Xiao and the others looked at each other, only now realizing that Qiao Ying was finding them a protector. If they really stayed at God''s Army for a while, then built their base next to it afterwards, who on M Continent would dare make trouble for ck Water in the future?


    Qin Hanyue said, "God''s Army has always appreciated talent, especially someone like Miss Qiao. Rather than being neighbors, why don''t we take it a step further and be one family, sharing blessings and hardships together?"


    What did he mean? Was he asking them to join God''s Army?


    Bai Xiao and the others immediately looked to Qiao Ying.


    For a mercenary group their size, being actively recruited by God''s Army was a dreame true.


    But Bai Xiao and the others were unwilling.


    They were all Nameless'' former unknown subordinates. They knew Nameless'' personality well. If they joined God''s Army, how could they face their deceased boss?


    Qiao Ying raised an eyebrow. "That''s not impossible."


    Bai Xiao''s expression changed slightly, just as he was about to say something,


    he heard Qiao Ying continue, "But I''m used to being the boss. Mr. Qin, are you giving me the position of God''s Army''s boss?"


    In the end, Qin Hanyue gave thend next to God''s Army to ck Water, and cleared out a vi for ck Water to stay in temporarily. He was also willing to provide manpower and resources to help them build their base.


    Once inside the vi, Qiao Ying said to Bai Xiao, "Spread the word that ck Water is recruiting. Those willing to join ck Water, $50,000 USD per month. Talented ones get $70,000. Personalmission starting at 6% per mission." This was far better terms than other mercenary groups.


    Bai Xiao asked, "How many are you preparing to recruit?"


    Qiao Ying made a name for herself at the diator Competition. ck Water''s reputation surged again. Recruiting people was a piece of cake. Many of ck Water''s old subordinates had already caught wind and returned before the diator Competition.


    And now they were about to be God''s Army''s neighbor. Qiao Ying believed that all she had to do was put the word out, then sit back and pick people.


    "The more the better. If you can recruit everyone on M Continent, I''ll greatly reward you," said Qiao Ying.


    That was impossible. God''s Army wouldn''t allow it.


    "Why do you need so many troops?"


    Bai Xiao originally thought Qiao Ying was very simr to Nameless, their previous boss, in every way.


    But with Qiao Ying''s sudden leap, she was nowpletely different from Nameless.


    Nameless was picky about everything, including his subordinates. He wanted quality over quantity.


    Qiao Ying was silent for a moment, then solemnly said, "What if I said I have a blood feud with Dark Shadow?"


    Bai Xiao was surprised. "You mean that Dark Shadow, ranked first in the world among assassin organizations?"


    "Yes."


    Actually, if Qiao Ying just told Bai Xiao and the others that Nameless was killed by Dark Shadow, they would desperately avenge her even at the cost of their lives. But she didn''t want them to die in vain for her.


    Whether they wanted to follow her or not was understandable. It was only human nature. If they parted on good terms, that was fine too.


    She needed power to confront Dark Shadow, but she wouldn''t take advantage of ck Water''s feelings for Nameless.


    Although it couldn''t be called taking advantage, since she was Nameless and Nameless was her.


    "If we feared death, we wouldn''t havee to M Continent. We''d have gone home to farm instead. Our previous boss Nameless once said, ck Water values brotherhood. Since you''re already our boss, then your business is our business. Anyone who dares make a move against you is making a move against all of us," Bai Xiao said resolutely.


    The corners of Qiao Ying''s elegant eyebrows raised slightly, imperceptibly.


    She used to say such bold and stirring words too?


    Qiao Ying said, "My actions at the diator Competition may have caught Dark Shadow''s attention, but they likely don''t suspect much. Don''t spread this matter for now, just be discreet. That''s all."


    "Alright," said Bai Xiao.


    Outside the door came the sound of an engine.


    Qin Yan got out of the car, "Miss Qiao, your car."


    "Going out?" Bai Xiao asked.


    "I''m going to find Sack," Qiao Ying waved her hand and left.


    Qiao Ying drove to a scenic forest. From far away, she could see Sack sitting in front of a new gravestone. He had been missing for days.


    Qiao Ying lowered the car window and saw Sackpletely immersed in grief. It was clearly a solemn and sad scene, yet Qiao Ying looked at it with amusement and helplessness.


    She got out of the car and walked over. On the ground were a few cups of wine. Sack sitting on the ground was mumbling to himself.


    "We Chinese finish mourning in just three days. That''s enough time."


    Sack turned to look at the approaching Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying said, "Cried?"


    Sack frowned. "Only my previous boss and I knew this ce. How did you know about it?"


    Sack was with a few veteran ck Water mercenaries on a mission when they were ambushed by enemies. He was the only survivor of the team.


    If Nameless hadn''t arrived in time, he wouldn''t be alive today either.


    Nameless had rested here while carrying the seriously injured Sack on her back.


    Qiao Ying squatted down and looked at the gravestone, thinking to herself that it was good this brat didn''t stick a ck and white photo of her on it. That would be too creepy.


    "Not only am I skilled in fighting and could take on 35 opponents alone at the diator Arena, your current boss, me, is also all-knowing. There are no secrets in ck Water that I don''t know about," Qiao Ying said to him.


    "Did my previous boss tell you?" Sack asked.


    "Eh, your current boss is me now," Qiao Ying corrected.


    "Humph," Sack snorted and turned his head away.


    "Alright, it''s gettingte. Come back with me. Kid, don''t wander around outside," said Qiao Ying as she stood up.


    "I''m 24!" Sack was very emotional, finding Qiao Ying''s pretense of maturity annoying.


    Qiao Ying tilted her head and looked at him. "If you don''te now, I''ll tell Bai Xiao and the others how you wet the bed until you were five."


    Sack swiftly looked back at her. "You, how do you know about that?"


    Sack''s face grew hot.


    He had blurted that out when he was injured and mumbling deliriously on Nameless'' back. He regretted it to death when he sobered up the next day.


    Not even histe parents knew about that.


    "I just said, there are no ck Water secrets that I don''t know. Are youing or not? If not, you can walk back yourselfter."


    Sack stared at Qiao Ying for two seconds, then shot up abruptly. He lit three incense sticks from somewhere and handed the smoking incense to her. "I know your Hua Country people have a tradition of offering incense to the deceased."


    Qiao Ying''s eyes narrowed dangerously.


    She thought: Kid, don''t overdo it.

 Chapter 70: Qiao Ying’s life; Qin Han more heard Qiao Ying and night’s talk

    <h4>Chapter 70</h4>


    "The dead are the most important, not to mention she was your senior. Offering incense to your senior is not too much, is it?" Sack said as he held out the incense stick closer to Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying: "..."


    Qiao Ying wanted to curse.


    She took the incense stick, psyched herself up for two seconds, and under Sack''s urging gaze, she bowed three times to her own gravestone.


    She must be the first and only person in this world who bowed to herself and offered incense at her own grave.


    This is really maddening!


    "Only you would do this. If it was someone else, I would have blown up this gravestone and buried him in it."


    "What did you say?" Sack didn''t hear clearly.


    Qiao Ying forcefully stuck the incense into the ground and gritted her teeth, "Do I have to kowtow to her three times too?"


    "Does Huaguo have this tradition too?" Sack was about to say, "If so, it would be best if you do it."


    But he saw Qiao Ying stand up and walk away directly.


    Sack hurried to catch up and said fiercely, "If you dare tell anyone about my bedwetting, I will..."


    "Little Sack, are you threatening your boss?"


    "Humph," Sack snorted, and after a while, he took the initiative to say, "You and my boss were very close? Then do you know her real name?"


    "No."


    "What do you mean no? Even orphans who grew up in welfare homes have names given by the director. I asked Bai Xiao, in your Huaguo, no name means no name."


    "She''s dead, what''s the point of knowing her name?"


    "To engrave it on her gravestone?"


    "Were you part of the funeral service in your previous life? Did engraving gravestones be an addiction?"


    "My point is to engrave her real name on it."


    As the two spoke, Sack arrived at the car and looked puzzled as he asked, "How did you drive the God''s Army''s car?"


    "Not only that, we''re staying at God''s Army tonight too." Qiao Ying opened the car door and got in, "Get in quickly."


    -


    "Young Master, do we really not need to look into Miss Qiao''s background?"


    Three dayster, Qin Yan couldn''t help but ask Qin Hanyue''s opinion again. He wanted to say: Aren''t you really curious or find it odd?


    "For a student in her teens, Miss Qiao has such terrifying skills..." Qin Yan recalled the scene at the fighting ring that day and was at a temporary loss for words to describe it.


    "It''s too unscientific."


    Up until now, Qin Yan still felt it was unreal. If he hadn''t seen it with his own eyes, he would never have believed it even if he was beaten to death.


    "Also, I remember Young Master Qin Yuchen investigated some basic information about Miss Qiao. She had never left Yun City since she was little, but that day I heard Miss Qiao''s English was in standard American pronunciation. She should have stayed in Country M before." It was too suspicious.


    Just then, Qin Hanyue, who was standing on the second floor corridor, saw a figure walk in at the door. He said, "No rush."


    If she found out he was investigating her, she would definitely be unhappy, right? From the first time they met, gazing at each other through the car window, Qin Hanyue felt that Qiao Ying was definitely not someone good-tempered.


    While Qin Hanyue was still hesitant about Qiao Ying''s identity,


    The Dark Shadow had already investigated three generations of Qiao Ying''s ancestors thoroughly.


    "Leader, we''ve already looked into it. This Chinese girl named Qiao Ying has never left Yun City since she was little, and has never had any connection with our Blood Shadow organization at all. Three generations of Qiao''s family including this one are all ordinary people."


    "There''s nothing outstanding about this girl since she was little, until a certain day three months ago when she suddenly changed drastically, as if she was a different person. It''s really suspicious, but we couldn''t find anything."


    The man referred to as Leader said, "Three months ago? That was when Blood Shadow died?"


    "That''s right. We also found out something else, this girl is not Qiao''s biological child, but from the Su family in Beijing."


    Qiao Ying went upstairs, intending to rest in her room, but bumped into Qin Hanyue in the corridor.


    The room was specially prepared for her by Qin Hanyue, and she didn''t stay with Bai Xiao and the others.


    Of the entire God''s Armed Alliance, Qin Hanyue''s ce was the quietest, so of course Qiao Ying had no reason not to stay there.


    "Mr. Qin hasn''t rested yet, were you waiting for me?"


    "Miss Qiao is a guest, it''s only right for me to wait a little."


    "Mr. Qin is too polite." Qiao Ying then moved to open the door, with her hand already on the door handle.


    She heard the man suddenly say, "The room is too big, if Miss Qiao is afraid to sleep alone, I''m very willing to apany you."


    Qiao Ying''s hand on the handle paused, and she turned to look at him with an insincere smile as she replied, "Is Mr. Qin addicted to sleeping on the sofa?"


    "If Miss Qiao needs it, forget the sofa, even the floor is fine."


    Qiao Ying retracted her hand, turned around, leisurely leaned against the door with her arms crossed, and sized up the man with a subtle gaze.


    Qin Hanyue felt strangely uneasy under her ambiguous stare.


    Then he heard the girl ask, "Mr. Qin can''t beat me, right?"


    "What does Miss Qiao mean?"


    "Literally."


    Qin Hanyue thought of Qiao Ying''s fierce scene kicking mercenaries one by one at the fighting ring and said, "I''m afraid there are few people in this world who are a match for Miss Qiao."


    Qiao Ying dropped her smile. "Then aren''t you afraid I''ll snap you in two?"


    Qin Hanyueughed bitterly, "Miss Qiao really knows how to joke."


    "Mr. Qin is very good at joking too." After saying that, Qiao Ying went in and closed the door.


    To build a foothold, recruit troops and buy horses, ck Water had a huge project with many things to do. Fortunately Qiao Ying didn''t need to worry about any of it.


    Qin Hanyue came out of the room and received a call from his nephew Qin Yuchen.


    "Third Uncle, I''ve finished things here, I can set off for M Continent this afternoon."


    Upon hearing this, Qin Hanyue, who was upstairs in the corridor, looked down at the girl sitting on the sofa in the first floor lobby and said to Qin Yuchen who had already packed and was ready to set off over there, "No need toe here, go back home directly and help me handle thepany''s affairs."


    "But..." Qin Yuchen was puzzled. Didn''t he say earlier he was sending him to M Continent to gain experience? Why did he suddenly change his mind about not wanting him to go?


    "Any problem?"


    "No, it''s just one thing. Grandma has arranged a marriage prospect for you, it''s Miss Su, and wants me to go to M Continent to help you handle affairs so you cane back sooner to meet Miss Su."


    "I''m not interested in Miss Su, convey my words to the family."


    After saying that, Qin Hanyue hung up before Qin Yuchen on the other end could react.


    Qin Hanyue came downstairs from the second floor and hadn''t gotten close to the sofa yet when he heard a voice message ying aloud from the girl''s phone: [Baby, things are popping up nonstop for me here, and now I''m in Moro again, so I can''t make it to M Continent for now]


    Then another message followed: [I heard you broke records at the fighting ring. Can''t say you broke records since there were so few people for you to beat up. I bought some good wine to reward you, baby give me an address and I''ll send it over to you]


    It was a young man''s voice.


    Qin Hanyue''s footsteps slowly came to a stop.


    Qiao Ying sent back a voice message: [A few bottles is probably not enough, I drank a few bottles of someone''s wine the other day, still owe them]


    [Owe? That expensive? Did you go bankrupt?!] Ye Si got excited and blurted out profanity.


    He then quickly said, [No, baby you''re joking with me right? Since when did you be so easy to take care of? Got tired of eating exotic delicacies and switched to in rice and vegetables? Aren''t you afraid those hundred-thousand dor wines will hurt your throat? Back then, you''d disdain using hundred-thousand dor wines to soak your feet because you didn''t like the smell]

 Chapter 71: Jo Ying’s Boyfriend A Ridiculously Expensive Case of Wine.

    <h4>Chapter 71</h4>


    Qin Hanyue stood a few steps away.


    Seeing the girl on the sofa chatting away, suddenly switching to texting, bowing her head and tapping on her phone keyboard.


    It looks like she noticed he was here.


    Qiao Ying texted: ¡¾I''m not poor anymore. Those vis I have in Country M, help me sell some of the cars that are just sitting there. I urgently need money. Leave the Koenigsegg One:1 for me.¡¿


    At that time, getting that car took some effort, and the performance was really good, the body was also beautiful. Letting her sell it, he was really reluctant. He would definitely drive it when he went back to Country M one day.


    Ye Si saw the message and immediately asked: ¡¾WTF, what''s your situation? Did you get mixed up in something and now need to sell off your assets?¡¿


    ¡¾My bank assets are all frozen. Even if they weren''t frozen, it would be inconvenient to move them. Once they''re moved, it would definitely attract Shadow''s attention.¡¿


    ¡¾I have quite a few safes in those vis, but only my iris can open them. Not even explosives can st them open. So just sell the cars, it''s convenient.¡¿


    Anyway, she had so many cars that she couldn''t drive them all. Selling a few didn''t matter.


    Ye Si took a deep breath and was emotional, but still said good-temperedly: ¡¾Do you think I''m dead? You need to sell your cars for just a bit of money? You need a few hundred billion? I''ll transfer it to your ount right now.¡¿


    ¡¾If both of us were broke and had to sell off our assets, I''d sell mine first. It wouldn''t be your turn, baby. You''re really hurting my heart.¡¿


    Qiao Ying thought for a moment: ¡¾That works too. Taking the time to sell cars would dy you from making money. It''s just to pay ck Water''s wages anyway, so you can pay them first for me.¡¿


    Ye Si: ¡¾Does ck Water have that many people? You need to sell cars to pay their wages?¡¿ Each of her cars started at 50 million at least. Taking out a few to sell, forget supporting ck Water, she could support half of M Continent.


    ¡¾Also build a 4,000 square feet small vi,¡¿ Qiao Ying slowly typed, then suddenly spoke up: "Mr. Qin, how much longer do you n on listening?"


    Having been caught red-handed, Qin Hanyue was not embarrassed at all. He went straight to the sofa and sat down, looking at the texting girl.


    "If Ms. Qiao doesn''t want me to listen, how could I have heard it?"


    With Qiao Ying''s vignce, how could she not have noticed him?


    Of course Qiao Ying noticed. She noticed from the moment Qin Hanyue came downstairs. What she said about owing someone drinks was deliberately for Qin Hanyue to overhear.


    Sure enough, she then heard Qin Hanyue say: "It''s just a few drinks, not worth mentioning. Ms. Qiao doesn''t need to take it to heart, let alone pay me back. Besides, I don''t like drinking anyway."


    Qiao Ying smiled lightly and looked up at the man: "As expected of the Qin family''s man in power in the capital, rich and arrogant."


    Hearing her words and seeing her smile, Qin Hanyue realized btedly that she had deliberately said that for him to overhear.


    Was she trying to pay him back or not pay him back? He figured he understood now. This little girl liked to stir up trouble for fun.


    "Compared to Ms. Qiao''s...boyfriend, I don''t dare to pretend to be a big spender." Qin Hanyue said.


    Ye Si had been sending voice messages the whole time, so of course Qin Hanyue heard everything. Including what the other party said about Qiao Ying wanting to sell cars to pay ck Water''s wages.


    It looks like Qiao Ying was hiding a lot of things.


    "Boyfriend?" Qiao Ying shook her phone in her hand: "You mean this guy?"


    Hearing her tone and how she addressed him, could it be that he was mistaken? Qin Hanyue''s eyebrows raised slightly: "Calling him so affectionately, could it be that I misunderstood?"


    "It''s fine, Mr. Qin can be happy." Qiao Ying was toozy to exin, and didn''t feel there was a need to exin either.


    Happy?


    Where did he look happy?


    "Now that I think about it, asking Mayor Feng Teng of Yuncheng to specifically take care of Ms. Qiao was really unnecessary at the beginning. With Ms. Qiao''s skills, and such a formidable...male friend, she really didn''t need me to stick my nose in."


    Hearing Qin Hanyue''s sudden words, Qiao Ying was a little surprised and said, "That was Mr. Qin?"


    Qin Hanyue: "Ms. Qiao saved my nephew''s life, so this was only right. But now it seems that my good intentions may not have helped Ms. Qiao, but instead disturbed Ms. Qiao, which was a good deed that turned bad."


    "Of course not. Mayor Feng helped me a lot."


    Although Qiao Ying said this, seeing the man''s rxed expression, she wondered in her heart: Why did Qin Hanyue suddenly tell her this? Did he just want a word of thanks from her?


    It couldn''t be showing off, could it?


    Also, at Principal Zhang''s housest time, he had pretended not to recognize her. So why did he take the initiative to expose their connection today, and acknowledge on his own that she was Qin Yu Cheng''s lifesaver?


    Something was off with him.


    Qiao Ying then added a sentence: "If Mr. Qin didn''t say anything today, I might have thanked the wrong person."


    After all, she had always thought it was Qin Yu Cheng''s idea.


    Qin Hanyue smiled slightly: "I''m d I was able to help Ms. Qiao."


    At this moment, her phone buzzed. Qiao Ying casually exited the chat with Ye Si, and saw a friend request in her contacts.


    She tapped it to take a look. The other party had also left a message - ¡¾I''m Xu Mingchen¡¿


    Qiao Ying directly ignored it, swiped her phone, and went back.


    On the other side, Xu Mingchen held his phone, strangely nervous.


    However, after waiting for a long time, there was no response.


    No rejection, no reply, not even an eptance of the friend request.


    Had she not seen it yet? Or...


    A few dayster,


    Qin Hanyue came downstairs and heard amotion below.


    He saw Qin Yan at the front door carrying a heavy wooden box into the hall: "Ms. Qiao, it looks like your stuff."


    Under Qiao Ying''s direction, Qin Yan used tools to pry open the box.


    Inside the box was bottles upon bottles of wine.


    "Who sent Ms. Qiao so much wine?" Qin Yan curiously picked up a bottle, "Damn, are those diamonds encrusted on the wine bottle?!" Qin Yan pried and examined closely.


    "They''re real diamonds! And red diamonds too!"


    Why did M Continent be a gathering ce for mercenaries? Because there were a lot of mines here, gold mines, diamond mines.


    Full of wealthy merchants.


    Most of what those mercenaries escorted during missions were freshly mined diamonds and gemstones.


    And two-thirds of the mines here in M Continent belonged to their God''s Army, to Qin Hanyue.


    So Qin Yan recognized at a nce that the diamonds on the wine bottles were real.


    "Wine bottles encrusted with diamonds, that''s just too damn arrogant..." Oops, sorry Ms. Qiao."


    Realizing he had sworn, which was too crude, Qin Yan quickly shut his mouth.


    "Let me check what wine this is." Qin Yan said, and took out his phone to search.


    Ignorance is bliss. After searching, he got a huge shock.


    In excitement, the profanity came out again: "Damn! The Iy Whisky limited edition is 39.86 million per bottle!"


    Qin Yan looked at his phone and read quickly: "From the UK Luxury Beverage Company, the bottle is made of UK crystal, then ted with two gold bars, encrusted with 8,500 diamonds and 300 rubies. The luxurious bottle contains old single malt Iy whisky, considered the world''s most expensive liquor..."


    Qin Yan was so frightened that he carefully ced the wine back into the box. If it broke, he couldn''t afford to pay it back even if he sold himself 800 times.


    Unable to restrain himself, he picked up another frighteningly expensive bottle just to look at it.


    "Billionaire Vodka, 24.58 million!"


    "Maestro Dobel Diamond Tequ, 23.25 million!"


    Flipping through several bottles, seeing those sky-high prices popping up, Qin Yan couldn''t help but swallow.


    He thought to himself: Fortunately his boss didn''t like drinking, otherwise he would have bankrupted who knows how many families.


    Qin Yan: "Ms. Qiao, these wines are..."


    Qiao Ying: "A friend sent them."


    Qin Yan wanted to ask what kind of friend was so extravagantly ruthless!

 Chapter 72: Handsome Clinking Glasses; A gift from Qin Han Yue

    <h4>Chapter 72</h4>


    Qin Yan: ¡°Your friend sent you so much expensive wine for...¡±


    ¡°Drinking it.¡±


    If the wine wasn''t for drinking, was it for eating?


    Qiao Ying looked at him with a look like he was an idiot.


    ¡°Drink...???¡± Qin Yan¡¯s voice was even shaking: ¡°Is it drunk with the mouth? Neat?¡±


    Was it meant literally?


    Qiao Ying looked at him strangely for a moment: ¡°How else could Assistant Qin drink it if not with his mouth?¡± She looked at him again.


    Could a carbon-based lifeform ask this?


    Someone like this could work with Qin Hanyue?


    This person had saved Qin Hanyue¡¯s life before.


    ¡°No, I meant, in my understanding, something this expensive would either go into a collection or an auction house.¡±


    Qin Yan: Alright, he has no experience.


    One bottle was one thing, but damn, a whole case, this case had to be worth over a billion, right? Brought to drink? Were there such extravagantly rich big shots in a small ce like Yuncheng? Not to mention, where could you even buy wines like these?


    Were there such powerful figures in Yuncheng?


    Just as Qin Yan was thinking this, he saw Qiao Ying had already picked up a bottle, opened it, and the moment the cap fell to the ground, Qin Yan¡¯s heart thumped violently along with it: this bottle was 3.12 million!


    ¡°Assistant Qin, have a drink?¡± Qiao Ying poured herself a ss.


    Qin Yan shook his head: ¡°No thank you, Miss Qiao.¡±


    Qin Yan wanted to say: his ordinary stomach couldn¡¯t contain such blessings.


    Just then, he saw Qin Hanyuee downstairs, and Qin Yan quickly stood up from the floor, resuming his usual efficiency: ¡°Young Master.¡±


    Qin Hanyue nced at the box.


    Qin Yan hurried to exin: ¡°Miss Qiao¡¯s friend sent her a box of wine.¡±


    Qin Hanyue looked at the shipping information slip pasted on the box. As expected, the sender¡¯s information was all asterisks, including the address.


    It had been specially delivered.


    ¡°Mr. Qin, please have a drink.¡± Qiao Ying seemed to recall something and said, ¡°I forgot, Mr. Qin doesn¡¯t drink.¡±


    Qin Hanyue smiled slightly, ¡°I must drink Miss Qiao¡¯s wine.¡±


    Qiao Ying nodded almost imperceptibly without speaking.


    Then Qin Hanyue saw her reach out to grab the wine bottle, pour a full ss, and hold it out to him.


    Before Qin Hanyue could react, the girl lightly clinked her ss against the one in his hand, making a crisp sound, and said, ¡°Cheers to you.¡±


    Then she tipped back her head and downed it in one go.


    The whole set of actions was indescribably cool.


    Even the way she held the wine ss was extremely stylish.


    Watching Qiao Ying drink wine worth over 3 million like it was water, Qin Yan felt pained to death. This wasn¡¯t wine she was drinking, it was gold!


    Qiao Ying poured herself another ss.


    Expensive wine was just different. Living another life was worth it just to be able to drink decent wine like this.


    ¡°Mr. Qin, drink as you like, it''s my treat.¡±


    Qiao Ying said this, then took her ss upstairs.


    Qin Hanyue looked at the wine in his hand, then back at the girl''s retreating figure upstairs. A momentter, he chuckled softly.


    He had thought when Qiao Ying spoke of inviting him for a drink, it would be around 7:30pm, the most suitable dinner time, at a carefullyid out long table, even if there were no candlelight or roses, there should at least be a nice atmosphere, paired with a steak or something.


    It turned out he had imagined too much.


    The more Qin Hanyue thought about it, the more heughed. He shook his head and tipped back the wine in the ss.


    The mellow liquid slid over his taste buds, the man''s sculpted Adam''s apple bobbed as he drank. Qin Hanyue''s deep gaze followed the figure in the upstairs corridor, tongue pressing against his cheek.


    "Young Master, I just looked this wine up online, the one you drank cost over 3 million, just this case, at least over 10 billion. Miss Qiao said it was a gift from a friend, spending over 10 billion to buy wine as a gift, it must be a life-and-death level of friendship!"


    Qin Yan would react indifferently to someone gifting a 10 billion dor mansion, after all it wasmensurate to the value.


    But this was wine! Hundreds of thousands per sip, no matter how rich, this was not how things were done!


    Qin Yan was implying for Qin Hanyue to investigate Qiao Ying''s background and this friend.


    He had never been so curious about someone before!


    However, despite Qin Yan''s many words, Qin Hanyue only heard four - life-and-death friendship.


    Qin Hanyue was silent for a while, then suddenly instructed: "Go find me something."


    With the box of wine, Qiao Ying had been in a good mood these days.


    That day, she was hugging aptop typing away upstairs, when someone suddenly knocked on the door.


    Without even lifting her head, Qiao Ying called out: "Come in, Mr. Qin."


    Qin Hanyue opened the door and entered: "How did Miss Qiao know it was me?"


    "There would be no one else." Qiao Ying still didn''t look up, only silently turned off the screen before Qin Hanyue walked over.


    Qin Hanyue unconsciously nced at herptop, it was Candy Crush again.


    "Does Mr. Qin have something for me?" Qiao Ying put theputer down.


    "There''s something I wanted to give Miss Qiao, she may like it."


    Give her a gift? What was this about?


    Qiao Ying looked at him, then saw Qin Hanyue take something out of his pocket. Looking closely, Qiao Ying became interested.


    Picking up the acupuncture kit Qin Hanyue had ced on the table, Qiao Ying opened it to see rows of slender silver needles inside.


    Sure enough, acupuncture needles.


    Taking out a few, she examined them carefully. The silver needles glinted under the light, feeling icy cool to the touch like water.


    Qiao Ying directly tried inserting a few into her arm.


    Seeing Qiao Ying''s actions, Qin Hanyue knew he had chosen right.


    "Where did Mr. Qin find this?" Qiao Ying couldn''t help asking.


    This set of needles was even better than the custom set she had spent several hundred thousand on from Mingshan Hall.


    "A chance encounter, I thought Miss Qiao would like it, so I brought it back."


    Chance encounter? Qiao Ying thought: I didn''t take you for someone who could spout nonsense like this.


    Let alone this thing only being avable domestically, even if war-torn M State really had it, it would be shoddily made. How could it possibly be of such exquisite craftsmanship?


    "Mr. Qin went through a lot of trouble to find this, didn''t he?"


    Indeed,


    Qin Hanyue had spent considerable manpower scouring all over to buy this from an elderly Chinese medicine practitioner in a neighboring state at a high price.


    The elder had refused to sell it at first, saying it was an ancestral heirloom that should be passed down.


    Although some effort was expended, at least he had found such an item and was able to give it away.


    Qin Hanyue: "As long as Miss Qiao likes it."


    Qiao Ying looked at the tiny needle tips in her hand: "I like it. It''s just in time to use."


    That night,


    Qiao Ying sat soaking in a bathtub full of water, with over twenty silver needles inserted into her body.


    With thest needle going in, Qiao Ying slowly let out a breath.


    Waiting silently for half an hour, an oily, grimy substance could be seen slowly surfacing on the girl''s fair skin.


    Reaching out to touch it, there was a sticky feeling.


    Removing the needles and holding her breath as she submerged into the bathtub.


    The water went over her head,


    and an oily film floated to the surface.


    When the girl emerged again, her originally fair skin had be even more translucent and lustrous.


    After washing off and getting out of the tub, Qiao Ying felt much lighter overall.


    After that, every morning when Qin Hanyue woke up, he could see the girl''s transformation. Already quite fair to begin with, after just a few days her whole being had changed dramatically.


    Her porcin skin was wless without blemish, seemingly able to be broken with a touch. Her temperament had also improved by several notches, extremely eye-catching.


    The change was so obvious that everyone noticed.


    Qin Hanyue couldn''t help but think of that box of wine, which contained some red wine. Red wine was known to nourish the skin. Could it be due to that wine?


    Seeing Qin Hanyue looking at her,


    Qiao Ying said, "Thank you Mr. Qin for the needles, after a few nights of acupuncture, not only did it detox and nourish the skin, it also helped with slimming down."


    It wasn''t the wine gifted by a male friend, but rather his gifted needles that were the reason.


    Qin Hanyue smiled slightly: "It''s good that Miss Qiao likes it."

 Chapter 73: Qin Yansack is tied up, Qiao Ying is ready to strike.

    <h4>Chapter 73</h4>


    The Hurricane Mercenary Group scattered after their boss lost his fighting hand and became a cripple, with only over a dozen loyal followers yet to leave.


    Upon hearing from his men that ck Water was aggressively recruiting more members, and even some from Hurricane had joined them, Hurricane Boss was furious. ck Water was currently based at the Headquarters of God''s Army in M Continent, enjoying great sess and prestige.


    Hurricane Group Boss'' eyes turned bloodshot from anger and hatred. He let out a low roar from his throat.


    "Boss, the doctor said you can''t get agitated."


    "Boss, there''s still hope for your hand. I heard there''s a Doctor Seely in Country M who can revive dead flesh and white bones with a surgeon''s knife. I believe he can definitely cure your hand."


    Upon hearing this, Hurricane Group Boss calmed down and stared at his men, breathing heavily as he asked, "You''re telling the truth?"


    "It''s true." Several men strode into the hospital room.


    "Who are you people?" Hurricane Boss and his men were immediately on guard.


    Hurricane Group Boss looked at the leader of the group. He had the face of a Southeast Asian, small and thin in staturepared to the mercenaries in M Continent, and not very tall either.


    What was most distinctive was the horrifying scar across his left eye that split his face in half. There were alsorge patches of new scars on his neck that looked burned or injured by explosions.


    "What your man said is true. Doctor Seely can heal your hand, it''s not difficult. What''s difficult is finding him." After entering the room, Yi Saisi said to Hurricane Group Boss who was on the hospital bed.


    "You can find him?" Hurricane Group Boss looked at the other party.


    Yi Saisi: "Of course I can."


    Hurricane Group Boss: "Who are you? What''s your purpose?"


    "I''m here to partner with you."


    "Partner with me, a cripple with a severed hand nerve?"


    Yi Saisi gestured at the people in the room with his cigarette-holding hand: "You still have over a dozen loyal followers, I need them."


    "Why should I trust you?"


    "You have no other choice. Doctor Seely is no ordinary doctor, he doesn''t just see patients for money. I have some connection with him, only I can find him and get him to treat you."


    Hurricane Group Boss'' instinct told him this person could not be trusted.


    He really could not be trusted. Yi Saisi had never met this seemingly legendary doctor, he didn''t even know if the other party was male or female, let alone had any connection or ability to find and bring the doctor to see patients - that was just wishful thinking.


    Of course he also didn''t know that the famous Doctor Seely who was long dead and buried in the ocean was in fact the Bloodshadow who blew up his base and crippled Hurricane Group Boss into his current state - who was none other than ck Water Group Boss.


    -


    ck Water members were busy all day. As the youngest in the team, Sack naturally skived off work whenever he could. Everyone indulged him too, helping Bai Xiao select some new members who looked decent before he slipped away to wander around the Headquarters of God''s Army.


    As he wandered around, he somehow ended up at the vi where Qiao Ying was staying. Although Sack had epted this new boss, his loyalty to Nameless ran too deep for him to face Qiao Ying for the time being.


    After much hesitation, Sack was about to leave.


    At this time, Qin Yan came out from the vi.


    Hearing Qin Yan say something came up at the mining site, bored Sack wanted to tag along.


    Qin Yan also had selfish motives. As soon as they got in the car, he started asking Sack about Qiao Ying: "You and your boss got to know each other a long time ago?"


    Sack: "We met at a hotel a few days before the diator Competition."


    "Then why did she choose you guys? It doesn''t seem like you just met, judging by her affection for ck Water. Do you know her real identity?" Qin Yan was dying of curiosity as Qin Hanyue refused to investigate.


    Qin Yan bombarded Sack with questions, but Sack wasn''t stupid. He didn''t tell Qin Yan that their previous boss Nameless knew Qiao Ying.


    Instead, he asked back: "I wanted to ask you - what''s the rtionship between your boss and my boss?"


    Qin Yan: "Just... ordinary friends."


    "Ordinary friends? Then why doesn''t our boss live with us, but lives with you guys instead when we have room? And during those days at the diator Competition, wasn''t your boss with my boss? They''re both Chinese too. Would your boss give usnd for free, let us live here, and help us build our base, if he didn''t have feelings for my boss?"


    Looking at Sack rattling on, Qin Yan had an existential crisis: "Are you really just acquaintances with your boss?"


    Sack: "What''s up?"


    Qin Yan: "You''re so simr, your boss does this too - confronting me fair and square and turning my words around on me, every time."


    Sack scoffed.


    Qin Yan: "I gotta say, your Chinese is pretty good."


    Sack: "Of course, I learned it specially for my boss."


    Qin Yan: "Ms. Qiao?"


    Sack: "Nameless."


    The two arrived at the mining site and took a look around, nothing major had happened after all.


    On the drive back however, an ident urred.


    Qiao Ying was sitting on the windowsill of her room, looking at the scenery while sipping from a bottle of red wine, passing time.


    Suddenly she saw a group of people walking hurriedly in the distance.


    She took another sip from the wine bottle, then left it on the windowsill.


    Stepping out of the room and heading downstairs, she had just exited the front door and bumped into several more people rushing about.


    "What''s going on?" Qiao Ying stopped someone and asked.


    The person looked at Qiao Ying, hesitating whether to say.


    Qiao Ying asked again, her tone carrying some authority.


    This person naturally also knew about Qiao Ying fighting thirty-five people alone at the diator Competition. He was a little intimidated by her, plus Qiao Ying had an extraordinary rtionship with their boss.


    So at Qiao Ying''s questioning, he blurted out reflexively: "Something happened to Assistant Qin on the drive back from the mining site."


    After saying that he hurriedly left.


    By the time she reached the monitoring room, Qiao Ying had followed him in.


    He didn''t dare say anything, even less dare to chase her out, so he could only pretend not to see her.


    Upon entering, Qiao Ying saw that the monitoring room filled with advanced high-tech equipment had over a dozen technical staff sitting in front ofputers or control panels.


    Casually ncing around, the screens were filled densely with data.


    "What exactly happened to the person?" Qiao Ying went up to the man from earlier and asked again.


    This man''s position in God''s Army should be second only to Qin Yan. He had some authority in this monitoring room.


    "From what we can see so far, he seems to have been kidnapped by unknown people. We''re currently locating Assistant Qin''s position." After a pause, the man still replied: "We at God''s Army have tracking devices imnted under everyone''s skin."


    Qiao Ying''s first reaction was: Talk about going all out.


    She then asked: "What''s the situation now?"


    "The other party is using a signal jammer, making location difficult. Our bestputer technician here was originally Assistant Qin, but Assistant Qin is..."


    Qin Yan? Qiao Ying recalled their exchange of moves that night. Could it be that hacker Q on the hackerboards, before Qin Hanyue, was Qin Yan?


    Judging by his skills at the time, it should be hacker Q on the leaderboard.


    Didn''t see thating!


    But shouldn''t the best technician be Qin Hanyue?


    "Where''s your boss?" Qiao Ying asked.


    Wouldn''t it take Qin Hanyue just minutes to handle this? Judging from everyone''s heavy expressions.


    "Our boss went to the neighboring continent."


    Only then did Qiao Ying recall Qin Hanyue had gone out, he had told her himself just this morning.


    She was upstairs at the time, while Qin Hanyue was downstairs. He had made a special trip upstairs to inform her before leaving.


    Back then she had smiled and nodded along the entire time, while feeling bewildered inside.


    Just then someone said: "Kidnapper''s phone call."


    The man swiftly operated for a bit, then connected the call.


    The kidnapper''s voice came through theputer speakers: "If you want this guy alive, send Qin Hanyue alone to Montana in S Continent to meet me tonight! I want to see him by tonight!"


    The other party was very cautious, using a voice changer.


    But even with the voice changer, Qiao Ying could make out a tinge of Southeast Asian ent from the person''s terrible English.


    It was Yi Saisi.


    The other party hung up after speaking.


    Fortunately the technical staff managed to trace the call back to the kidnapper''s phone. Although the other party was also using a signal jammer, they could detect a faint signal.


    After some work they managed to lock onto the location of the other party''s phone.


    "The other party''s signal is moving rapidly, location locked in Kansas. They are likely headed to S Continent as expected, unable to confirm if Assistant Qin is in their vehicle."


    "Let me try." Qiao Ying spoke up at this point.


    Only now did everyone notice Qiao Ying''s presence in the monitoring room.


    They nced quickly before continuing with their tasks, paying her no further attention. Clearly no one took Qiao Ying''s words seriously.


    The man in front of the control panel, who looked rather authoritative, immediately frowned deeply: "Who let her in? Don''t they know this is a restricted area?"


    Qiao Ying also slightly frowned, looking at the man with displeasure.


    If it wasn''t for Yi Saisi blowing up that vige and implicating Qin Yan, Qin Hanyue wouldn''t have left either. She wouldn''t have bothered otherwise.


    Bai Xiao and Bademan rushed over in a panic at this time, and when they saw Qiao Ying, they said: "Sack is in trouble."

 Chapter 74: Hacker vest dropped; Qiao Ying: Your broken stockade I blew up

    <h4>Chapter 74</h4>


    Qiao Ying was just about to call Qin Hanyue when she heard Bai Xiao and the others say that Sack had met with an ident.


    "Sack went to the mine with that guy surnamed Qin."


    Bai Xiao had just learned that Qin Yan had gotten into trouble, and that he had gone to the mine together with Sack. Now both of them were missing.


    As soon as Qiao Ying heard this, she shoved her cellphone back into her pocket, then grabbed a technician who was sitting nearby and lifted him up by the cor with one hand.


    The technician was a Russian man about 1.8 meters tall. He was lifted up and dragged to the side by a petite young woman.


    He stumbled and then steadied himself, looking up to see Qiao Ying sitting in his spot, her hands on his keyboard.


    He angrily shouted, "What are you doing? Stop immediately. Thisputer isn''t for you to touch!"


    The Russian spoke quickly and unintelligibly.


    Qiao Ying looked back and warned him in Russian, "Shut up!"


    The man was stunned for a moment. He watched anxiously as his code was messed up on the screen. He rushed over to pull Qiao Ying away.


    Bai Xiao and the others decisively stopped him. "Don''t move. Behave yourself!"


    The two sides were now in a standoff.


    The person in charge of the control panel saw the situation and immediately mmed the table and stood up, furious.


    "Do you all want to die? How dare you cause trouble in God''s Army! Hurry up and get her out of here!" He yelled at the person who had brought Qiao Ying in.


    That person was very embarrassed. The people in the monitoring room stayed inside with the door closed every day. Perhaps they didn''t know much about Qiao Ying yet.


    But he knew.


    He looked at Qiao Ying sitting in the chair, hesitating to speak.


    Seeing that the person didn''t do as he said and make Qiao Ying leave, the man in charge of the control panel grew even angrier. "Get out this instant! Didn''t you hear me? If you dy Assistant Qin''s rescue, your livesbined won''t be enough to pay for it!"


    Just then, a technician suddenly shouted, "Found it!"


    Everyone looked over upon hearing this. The technician who had shouted was staring at anotherputer screen excitedly.


    And the person sitting at thatputer was none other than Qiao Ying.


    The girl''s hands were moving swiftly across the keyboard, too fast for the eye to follow. On the screen was a model of a car. Inside the trunk of the car model was a blinking red dot that was moving quickly.


    This red dot was the locator imnted in Qin Yan, which they had not been able to track no matter what they tried.


    Something that more than ten professional technicians could not aplish, she had managed to locate in less than two minutes.


    How did she do it when there was no signal at all?


    The man who had been about to throw Qiao Ying out just a moment ago hurriedly took two steps forward to take a closer look. His mouth also closed shut.


    "Qin Yan is in their trunk. Have people been dispatched?" Qiao Ying asked while tapping on the keyboard.


    The person who had brought Qiao Ying in hurriedly replied, "People were already sent to pursue them as soon as the car was located."


    Qiao Ying''s hands moved swiftly. "Send more people. I want to ensure my people return safely."


    "Yes." The man took out his phone and immediately followed her orders.


    Although they had already located the target and only needed to track them, Qiao Ying was still operating theputer. What was she doing?


    For a time, everyone''s eyes were fixed on Qiao Ying and the ever-changing screen in front of her.


    No one noticed that another person had entered the monitoring room.


    The man had a tall and straight posture. He silently walked to the back of the crowd and stood there, his dark eyes fixed on the girl.


    Qiao Ying had hacked into Yi Saisi''s phone through tracing their location of his phone earlier. With a few swift operations, she imnted a virus and sessfully wiretapped his phone.


    Other than Bai Xiao''s group, almost everyone present was a professional.


    For these experts, wiretapping someone''s phone was not difficult. The hard part was doing it when the target used a signal jammer.


    What astonished and amazed them was Qiao Ying''s operating technique and speed.


    They had never seen such brilliant hacking skills. There were even some steps that they couldn''t understand at all.


    This girl''s skills were probably on par with Assistant Qin''s.


    Qin Hanyue observed the girl''s entire process from the back of the crowd.


    So it really was her.


    Back at Principal Zhang''s house, from the handwriting on the prescription Qiao Ying had left for Principal Zhang, he had guessed that Qiao Ying was the mysterious poster on the online forum who had solved that math problem but refused to reveal her identity.


    From there, he further deduced that Qiao Ying was the mysterious hacker he had crossed paths with online that night.


    But he had never been able to confirm it.


    Now that he had seen it with his own eyes, Qin Hanyue finally confirmed that the math prodigy Principal Zhang was looking for was her, and the person he had matched skills with online that night was also her.


    No one would have imagined that the genius hacker X, who was out of reach for countless hackers, turned out to be an eighteen-year-old girl.


    When she had refused his offer of a job at hispany, he had thought the youngdy was too arrogant. Now he understood that she did indeed have the skills to look down on hispany.


    Soon, Hurricane Group Boss, who had sent people to take Qin Yan and Sack to State S, called Yi Saisi.


    Qiao Ying sessfully wiretapped their call over here.


    She heard Hurricane Group Boss anxiously yelling at Yi Saisi, "You bastard! God''s Army is chasing us! How did they find out about our whereabouts?! Hurry up and tell me, where is Doctor Seely?"


    Hurricane was actually involved too, looking for her to treat his hand? Qiao Ying''s lips curled up in a mocking sneer.


    "God''s Army discovered you guys? How is that possible!" Yi Saisi couldn''t believe God''s Army had reacted so quickly.


    Just then, the subordinate driving suddenly looked nervous and shouted, "It''s God''s Army!"


    Hearing themotion, Yi Saisi immediately stuck his head out the window to look up. He saw rows of helicopters overhead.


    "Don''t ask anymore! Just tell me where Doctor Seely is!" Hurricane Group Boss was being led on an escape by his men, with God''s Army''s troops right behind their car.


    Hurricane Group Boss did not get the information he wanted. All they heard was Yi Saisi cursing as he hung up the call.


    Right after Yi Saisi hung up Hurricane Group Boss''s call, an unknown and strange number suddenly called him.


    Without thinking, Yi Saisi directly declined the call.


    But he found he could not hang up. Then his phone started malfunctioning strangely, disying nonsense codes before automatically answering and switching onto speakerphone.


    Before Yi Saisi could figure out what was going on, a girl''s voice came through the phone.


    She arrogantly said right off the bat, "Stupid motherfucker, you retaliated against the wrong person. I was the one who blew up your pathetic vige."


    Qiao Ying spoke calmly with a headset in hand.


    She was speaking Kalugan, anguage only one person present could understand¡ªQin Hanyue. When he heard it, he couldn''t help curving his lips into a faint smile.


    Yi Saisi was stunned for a moment before realizing the situation. He immediately turned to look back at the car behind them.


    The trunk of the rear car contained Sack¡ªQiao Ying''s subordinate.


    Before Yi Saisi could take revenge on Sack, a shell suddenly fell from the sky and violently cut off the rear car.


    Only their car continued to flee.


    The girl''s voice came through again, very low.


    Like a demon whispering in one''s ear: "Back in Southeast Asia, I should''ve had Ye Si gouge out both your eyeballs."


    Yi Saisi''s eyes widened in shock. A chill instantly crept from his feet up his back, spreading through his limbs and permeating his entire body, making him shudder in terror.


    After speaking, Qiao Ying put down the headset and promptly stood up.


    The group of people behind her also collectively took two steps back, all looking at her withplex expressions.


    But it was not difficult to see the fiery admiration in their eyes towards Qiao Ying.


    Even Bai Xiao and the others who didn''t understandputers looked at her with worship.


    Qiao Ying nced at the person in charge of the control panel. He had turned red from suppressed anger and awkwardly lowered his head without saying a word.


    Qiao Ying retracted her gaze and inadvertently met eyes with Qin Hanyue behind her.


    When she had spoken thatst sentence, she had unconsciously lowered her voice. He probably didn''t hear it, right?


    But on second thought, so what if he did hear it?


    Even if she directly told him she was Xue Ying, would he believe it?


    Who would believe such a bizarre, supernatural thing as reincarnation of the soul?


    At this time, the man who had brought Qiao Ying in said while holding up his phone, "The people have been rescued."


    Qiao Ying shifted her gaze away from Qin Hanyue''s face and said in a low voice, "Bring Yi Saisi back."


    Whoever dared to move against her people.

 Chapter 75: I am Dr. Seely; Avenging Sark.

    <h4>Chapter 75</h4>


    Soon, Yi Saisi and the Hurricane Group Boss, who had crippled hands, and a bunch of his followers were all brought to God''s Army without a single one missing.


    Half of Yi Saisi''s head was covered in blood, probably from an artillery shell explosion which made the new scar on his neck look even more creepy.


    From this, it seemed like there probably wasn''t much good skin left on his whole body.


    Yi Saisi and the Hurricane Group Boss were tossed in front of Qin Hanyue, Qiao Ying and the others tied up.


    Yi Saisi, who was always strong and imed himself king all his life, struggled hard and barely stood up from the ground.


    The next moment, someone kicked the back of his knees and he heavily kneeled back down.


    He gave a muffled groan from the pain, breathing rapidly.


    A pair of shoes appeared in his field of vision and he looked up to see a pretty face.


    In just one short month, the chubby girl had nowpletely slimmed down into a totally different figure.


    However, the lecherous Yi Saisi didn''t have the slightest evil thoughts at this moment. He even directly ignored Qin Hanyue next to him and asked the unfamiliar yet still slim face of Qiao Ying the question from his heart: "Who...who are you?"


    The tension and unknown fear made him nervously swallow his saliva as the fairly clean half of his face visibly turned pale.


    Qiao Ying squatted down to appreciate the fear in Yi Saisi''s eyes. The corner of her mouth raised slightly and she said lightly, "The one who blew up your ce."


    They were both speaking Gallese.


    Bai Xiao and the others didn''t understand a word but could feel Yi Saisi''s fear of Qiao Ying from the depths of his soul.


    They were puzzled. This guy dared to capture even God''s Army yet was so terrified of Qiao Ying.


    Yi Saisi looked into Qiao Ying''s eyes. Her gaze...was very familiar.


    But that was impossible. From their looks to height, they werepletely different people.


    "You and that Chinese girl...what is your rtionship with Ye Si?" Yi Saisi had yet to finish asking when he suddenly saw Qiao Ying raise her hand. Right after, he felt a slight prick on his throat, as if poked by a needle tip.


    When Yi Saisi tried to speak again, he discovered that he couldn''t make a sound.


    Cold sweat instantly broke out as he looked at the girl with the innocent pretty face in horror.


    Yi Saisi kept opening and closing his mouth, trying to make a sound but it was all futile. No matter how hard he tried, he could only let out a pitiful "ah ah".


    This scene made everyone in the hall look at each other in dismay.


    Qiao Ying''s movements were too fast. They only saw her touch Yi Saisi''s neck and it seemed she didn''t even touch him. Anyway, they didn''t see what she did but Yi Saisi was instantly muted.


    There was no visible wound on his neck. Even if it was poison, the effects shouldn''t happen this quickly. It was just too bizarre.


    After witnessing Qiao Ying''s eerie abilities, the Hurricane Group Boss lying on the ground nearly wet himself in fear. When Qiao Ying''s gaze turned to him, the Hurricane Group Boss'' mind went nk.


    "What...what are you going to do?"


    He began twisting his bound body, scraping backwards.


    "Boss, the hospital called. Sack''s legs were broken by them and just got reconnected." Bai Xiao said, holding up his phone.


    A cold look shed across Qiao Ying''s face and her eyes suddenly chilled a few degrees.


    The Hurricane Group Boss'' heart sank, realizing it was over for him.


    So regardless of his injured hands, he desperately scraped his body on the ground to retreat back. The bandaged wrists kept oozing blood, leaving streaks on the floor.


    "It wasn''t me. Yi Saisi did it. He took advantage of me. It''s got nothing to do with me."


    "Use this. Don''t get the needle you want to use dirty." A gun was handed over.


    Qiao Ying looked up along the arm holding the gun to see Qin Hanyue''s face.


    She stood up, gaze sinking as she looked at the Hurricane Group Boss.


    Thetter was already so scared he couldn''t speak, and didn''t even know how to beg for mercy. He just looked at Qiao Ying in horror.


    "Untie him." Qiao Ying said.


    Hearing this, Bademan wanted to say something but was stopped by Bai Xiao.


    Bai Xiao then walked over and roughly grabbed the Hurricane Group Boss on the floor, untying the ropes.


    Having been pulled back from the brink of death, the Hurricane Group Boss'' mind was still nk as he dumbly looked at Qiao Ying, not daring to move at all.


    It wasn''t until he saw Qiao Ying''s head move slightly, gesturing towards the door, that after being stunned for a few seconds, the Hurricane Group Boss didn''t think and just dragged his two frightened soft legs to stumble and scramble towards the exit.


    It was as if there was some ferocious beast behind him. He was terrified that if he slowed down even one second, he would be swallowed up.


    Seeing that Qiao Ying had actually let the person go, everyone looked at her in confusion.


    Just as the Hurricane Group Boss was about to reach the door, Bademan was ready to take out his weapon for revenge on Sack.


    But Qiao Ying beat him to it.


    Taking the gun from Qin Hanyue''s hand, Qiao Ying raised it and shot the Hurricane Group Boss in the calf.


    With the gunshot, the man heavily copsed to the ground.


    His strong will to live made him crawl up again, dragging one bloody leg while limping towards the door.


    Bang! Another gunshot.


    The man fell back to the floor again.


    He looked back in terror to see Qiao Ying walking towards him step by step. With his limbs crippled, he desperately twisted his body to crawl outside little by little. A sense of fear he had never felt before came crashing down.


    Bademan retracted his hand that was about to take out a weapon,ughing. He felt avenged.


    The door was within reach but was suddenly blocked.


    A pair of feet appeared before him and he slowly looked up to see the girl''s cold face.


    The girl squatted down and softly said, "You want to find Doctor Seely to treat your hands?"


    He looked at her.


    Then he saw the girl lower her head, moving closer to him, and her red lips slowly parted to utter a few words, "I am her."


    The Hurricane Group Boss''s pupils fiercely contracted as he looked at the girl before him in disbelief. In an instant, only despair remained in his eyes.


    He no longer struggled, and didn''t have the strength to struggle either. His head limply dropped to the floor.


    Qiao Ying used the silver needle to damage the man''s vocal cords, then told Bai Xiao, "Get some doctors over here. Don''t let them die. Keep them alive and wait for Sack to deal with them."


    She then looked towards Yi Saisi and continued, "Keep him alive, you guys can do what you want with the rest."


    "Your marksmanship is very urate." Qin Hanyue took the gun Qiao Ying threw over.


    "The gun is good." Qiao Ying said.


    "Like it? I''ll give it to you." Qin Hanyue once again held out the personal carry gun he''d had for many years, gentlemanly pointing the muzzle at himself.


    Just like before.


    Qiao Ying lowered her eyes to look at it but didn''t take it. Instead she said, "Mr. Qin has returned, so why didn''t you help out?" Just standing by and watching.


    Qin Hanyue was quite innocent. "I didn''t have anywhere to disy my abilities. Is Miss Qiao interrogating me?"


    "Can''t say it''s interrogating. After all, it wasn''t a very difficult matter."


    "I knew Miss Qiao wouldn''t ignore this and would definitely be able to rescue them."


    "That''s because my people were also in their hands."


    Qin Hanyue just smiled without saying more.


    Qiao Ying thought for a moment before suddenly saying, "Qin Yan is Mr. Qin''s confidant so his life must be quite valuable right?"


    Qin Hanyue''s brows raised slightly as he waited for her to continue.


    "Just now those guys in the monitoring room said our few lives added together still aren''t enough topensate for one of his."


    "Who said that?" Qin Hanyue asked.


    Qiao Ying didn''t answer but went on, "A little kindness forms a lifelong bond. Let alone a whole life. It''s not going overboard for me to ask Mr. Qin for some things right?"


    Qin Hanyue pondered whether he should remind her that it was because she blew up Yi Saisi''s ce that Qin Yan suffered this disaster for no reason.


    Of course, she would most likely retort that even if she didn''t blow it up, Yi Saisi had ill intentions and conflict with God''s Army was inevitable sooner orter.


    Qin Hanyue looked at her withughing eyes. "What does Miss Qiao want? As long as I have it, just go ahead and ask."

 Chapter 76: Qin Hanyu: He doesn’t hurt; Their eldest is actually a student

    <h4>Chapter 76</h4>


    Sack''s two legs were in ster casts. When he saw Qiao Ying and Bai Xiaoe over, he turned his head aside somewhat guiltily, like a child who had done something wrong. Bai Xiao had warned him earlier that God''s Arms was someone else''s territory, and he had to behave himself. But he had gone and stirred up this big incident by following one of God''s Arms'' leader''s cronies to the mining site.


    "Does it hurt?" Qiao Ying was the first to speak, breaking the awkward atmosphere.


    Hearing this, Sack turned back to look at her. "I''m a mercenary, not a kid. This is nothing," he said in a muffled voice.


    Qiao Ying nodded. With a wave of her hand, she signaled Bai Xiao and Bademan to take Sack''s pants off.


    Sack was shocked. He hurriedly grabbed his pants and looked at Qiao Ying with a perverted expression. "What are you going to do?"


    Bai Xiao and Bademan exchanged nces. Without another word, one of them pinned Sack''s hands down while the other pulled his pants off.


    Sack''s angry and humiliated roars and cries filled the hospital room.


    "Keep it down. This is a hospital," Qiao Ying reminded.


    "Little Sack, you''ve got nice, white legs!" Bademan said with augh, baring his mouth full of pearly whites, as he pulled down Sack''s striped pants.


    Sack cursed "F**k" at Bademan, repeating the same word over and over. Poor foreigner didn''t even know how to curse in theirnguage.


    "Scared to show a little skin when you''re a grown man? We left your underwear on, didn''t we?" Qiao Ying said as she grabbed the nket and covered up his private parts.


    Qin Hanyue walked in just as this was happening.


    Qiao Ying sat down by the bed and took out her acupuncture kit.


    "Boss, you know acupuncture too? Are you a doctor? Our previous boss was also..." Bai Xiao saw Qin Hanyue by the door and stopped himself.


    "Keep still. I''ve kept the good stuff for you. You''ll get it when you''re discharged," Qiao Ying said as she started needling Sack''s leg.


    Sack''s face was beet red as he said he didn''t want any good stuff.


    "They really are good things, courtesy of God''s Arms," Bademan said with a smile.


    Earning a resentful re from Sack.


    After several needles, Sack was amazed to find that the unbearable pain had lessened. He stopped struggling and looked up at his leg.


    This acupuncture reminded him of Nameless.


    He couldn''t help but look at Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying had been staying at Qin Hanyue''s vi these days, so Sack didn''t see much of her and deliberately avoided her too. Thest time he saw her was over a week ago. After a few days of not seeing her, he realized this new boss of his... had lost a lot of weight and had be even more beautiful.


    Qiao Ying put in thest needle and asked, "How is it?"


    "Say it, how does it feel?" Bademan chased after, asking. He had seen Nameless do acupuncture before and it was amazing. He didn''t expect this new boss could do it too.


    Was this a skill all people in Hua Country had? As incredible as their martial arts?


    Snapping back to his senses, Sack realized his leg didn''t hurt anymore. The effect was hundreds of times better than painkillers, and it came on fast too.


    "It...doesn''t hurt anymore," Sack said.


    Hearing this, Bademan immediately bent down to look at the needles in Sack''s leg, earning himself a disgusted shove from Sack. "Scram."


    At this time Qiao Ying turned to look at Qin Hanyue by the door and asked, "Mr. Qin, you''re done visiting Qin''s assistant already?"


    Qiao Ying had sensed Qin Hanyueing even while he was still walking down the corridor outside. She thought: He''s a trusted aide, sharing the same surname Qin, must be some nepotism involved. Visiting for a bit then leaving? Why not just video call from home then?


    Qin Hanyue: "Yes, done."


    Considering the things Qin Hanyue had given, Qiao Ying made a rare show of mercy. "I can needle Qin''s assistant too if needed."


    Qin Hanyue nced at Sack on the bed, bare legs poking out from under the nket just barely covering his privates. "No need. He''s not in pain."


    Qiao Ying: "Looks like the injury wasn''t too serious then. Good."


    Not too serious? Sack red. He thought: That guy can endure that much? Impressive. As expected of someone from God''s Arms.


    Sack refused to be hospitalized and made a racket wanting to leave. Qiao Ying allowed it.


    Before leaving, she was thinking of visiting Qin Yan to see how he was doing, knowing full well why he had been captured.


    But Qin Hanyue merely said: "It''s a minor injury, no need to see him."


    Then Qiao Ying went back.


    Returning to God''s Arms, Sack immediately started yelling about wanting to see the good stuff as soon as he came through the door. When he saw those boxes of advanced firearms, Sack''s eyes lit up.


    Bademan handed him a Desert Eagle. "Saved this for you. Don''t be mad at me and Bai Xiao anymore. Boss made us strip you. We''re just underlings who didn''t dare disobey."


    Taking it, Sack was so happy he''d already forgotten about having his pants stripped off.


    "God''s Arms really just gave all these? Brand new and everything, gotta be worth 20 million USD right?" Sack sat in a chair looking at the dozen plus boxes on the floor.


    Bademan: "Boss said God''s Arms gave them, didn''t cost us a thing anyway. Now we''ve solved the weapons problem."


    A few dayster,


    Qiao Ying received a notice from Capital University for military training.


    Qiao Ying closed her phone and asked Qin Hanyue, "When does Mr. Qin n on returning home?"


    "Naturally, together with Miss Qiao."


    Qiao Ying raised a brow slightly, looking at him.


    Qin Hanyue: "I rarely stay long in M Continent, except for those few days of the fight club tournament. This year is probably the longest I''ve stayed in years." His family had called several times asking when he''d be back.


    Qiao Ying knew he didn''t usually stay long, otherwise those people wouldn''t have tried to investigate him but couldn''t even find a trace.


    So staying two whole months this year was because of her?


    "School?!" Bai Xiao and the others were stunned when they heard this news, unable to process it for quite some time.


    Their boss who could take on 35 opponents solo in the fight club was a student?


    Thinking carefully about Qiao Ying''s age, she was indeed of school-going age, but it just seemed so incongruous.


    Whether it was a mercenary boss going to be a student, or a student going to be a mercenary boss, there was not one bit ofpatibility.


    The kind of school where you wear uniforms, go to campus, sit in the ssroom below the lectern, listen to the teacher lecture, and take notes diligently?


    Not going for training or something?


    "University students don''t wear uniforms," Qiao Ying corrected.


    The ckwater gang: "..."


    Qiao Ying recalled: "I don''t think I''ve told you guys I''m still a student."


    The gang: "..."


    Qiao Ying: "I scored 690 on the college entrance exam."


    The gang looked at each other in confusion. Things like school and college entrance exams were too distant for them. At least such things didn''t exist in the northwest of M Continent.


    Sack then asked, "Is 690 full marks?"


    Qiao Ying: "Full marks is 750."


    Sack: "You didn''t get full marks."


    Sack felt she should have.


    "Our previous boss was around your age too, didn''t go to school either. You''re already king in M Continent, so incredible. What''s the point of going to school? If other bosses find out, it''d be too embarrassing." Sack didn''t get it.


    "You know nothing. I''m going for the campus life experience," Qiao Ying said to Bai Xiao, "I''m leaving tomorrow. I''ll leave ckwater to you and Bademan. Call me if anythinges up."


    Her gaze then fell on Sack. After thinking for a bit, Qiao Ying asked, "Little Sack, want toe with me to school?"


    Sack scoffed, "I only use those junk books to wipe my knives."


    Qiao Ying dropped it. "I''m going back to pack. Come find me in Capital City if you''re free."


    With that, she turned and left.


    "When will you be back?" Sack shouted.


    But he only saw Qiao Ying wave her hand casually without turning back.


    Looking at Qiao Ying''s swaggering back, Bademan was conflicted. "I feel like... the boss doesn''t seem like an academic sort. Is she really going to proper school?"


    "Is 690 considered a high score in your Hua Country? Which university would dare ept our boss?"


    Bai Xiao: "A high score. I wonder which university it is. Let''s hope she doesn''t like blowing things up like Nameless used to. Blowing up schools is illegal right?"


    Bademan: "No need for explosives. I feel that school is still in great danger."


    Qin Hanyue had said Qin Yan was lightly injured, but until the day she left M Continent to return home, Qiao Ying still hadn''t seen Qin Yan get discharged ande back...


    This was Qin Hanyue''s idea of an injury that "didn''t hurt".

 Chapter 77: Slim Down and Pretty Enough for Joe’s family to recognize.

    <h4>Chapter 77</h4>


    Today Qiao Ying returned home. Qiao Yi took the bus to the city center airport especially to meet her. He held flowers and waited outside the arrival gate early.


    It was crowded with many people. Afraid that Qiao Ying couldn''t find him when she came out, Qiao Yi squeezed to the front and carefully protected the flowers in his hands.


    Passengers came out one after another. Qiao Yi looked around carefully for Qiao Ying''s figure, but half of the passengers hade out and he still didn''t see her.


    Instead, he saw an exceptionally eye-catching girl with outstanding temperament. The girl was also extremely beautiful. Her nose was petite and straight. She wore sunsses, revealing half of her small, delicate and fair face. Her lips were naturally red without any makeup. Her cool white skin was very eye-catching.


    The girl dressed simply and casually, giving a sense of freedom,ziness andfort. She looked quite approachable, but her temperament was too aggressive, making ordinary people not dare to talk to her rashly.


    Everyone''s eyes were particrly unified.


    Some even looked back twice after walking away, guessing she was the rich young miss from some big city.


    Having lived in the small town of Yuncheng, Qiao Yi had never seen such a beautiful and temperamental girl. He looked away and continued staring at the exit.


    Suddenly, he felt something and looked to the side.


    He saw the girl from before appearing next to him, facing him. The girl still had her sunsses on so Qiao Yi wasn''t sure if she was looking at him.


    So Qiao Yi looked around and found everyone was looking at him.


    Because of the girl, he had somehow be the focus of everyone too.


    The girl reached out to take the flowers in his hand.


    Qiao Yi protected them and took a step aside at the same time.


    He asked, "...Do you need something?" His face felt a little hot, not knowing if it was because of the girl or everyone''s eyes on him.


    Qiao Ying took off her sunsses. "Aren''t these flowers for me?"


    Looking at the face before him that was so exquisite it was unbelievable from the eyebrows to the facial features, Qiao Yi froze. When Qiao Ying had left, she was still chubby. Compared to now, the change could be said to be extraordinary.


    He called out uncertainly, "Sis..."


    Qiao Yi looked up and down several times in disbelief. "You, you''re really my sister?"


    "Who else could I be, your brother?"


    Qiao Ying took the flowers from him.


    Qiao Yi still couldn''t believe it. He knew Qiao Ying would definitely look good after losing weight, but didn''t expect her to look this good.


    In his mind, those who looked so good only existed on TV, right? Not only did she appear before him today, but she was also his sister.


    After the shock, Qiao Yi was extremely excited and happy for Qiao Ying.


    From young to now, his big sister had been scolded with all kinds of hurtful words, even by their closest family members.


    Having the sameme leg as Qiao Ying, he had suffered various personal attacks like her, to the point of being numb about it. He could empathize the most.


    "It''s been so long since we met, want a hug?" Qiao Ying said.


    Without thinking twice, Qiao Yi hugged her tightly. "Sis."


    His face couldn''t hide his surprise and excitement.


    Qin Hanyue was holding Qiao Ying''s luggage. When he came out, he saw Qiao Ying hugged tightly by a young boy.


    Without thinking, this must be something Qiao Ying allowed, otherwise the other party would have been crippled already.


    Previously, there was the rich friend intimately calling her "Baby".


    Now, there was this young boy holding flowers to pick her up at the airport.


    She sure had a lot of friends of the opposite sex.


    Qin Hanyue recognized this young boy. He was the one walking with Qiao Ying when Qin Hanyue first saw her through the car window.


    Qiao Yi let go of Qiao Ying and looked at her face again, still not used to the change. "Sis, what did you do these past two months?"


    Qiao Ying: "Lose weight, travel."


    Qiao Yi nodded. "Then where''s your luggage?"


    A low male voice picked up his words. "The luggage is here."


    Qiao Yi looked up to see a 1.9-meter tall man in a suit standing in front of him. He looked prestigious with sharp, elegant features. One look and anyone could tell he was no ordinary person. Behind him followed several men in ck, directly making Qiao Yi think of bodyguards in TV dramas.


    It frightened the people around to back away.


    Thanks to Qiao Ying, the most prominent figure Qiao Yi had seen in his life so far was their city mayor. Compared to the man before him now, the mayor was clearly not on the same level.


    The man had one hand in his pants pocket, casually holding the luggage handle with the other. He was cold and noble, giving enormous pressure.


    It made people not dare to act rashly from the bottom of their hearts.


    The man reached his hand out to Qiao Yi. His aura fully open. "Qin Hanyue."


    Qiao Yi clenched his fists without shaking hands. "Sis, he is...?"


    Qin Hanyue raised an eyebrow slightly. At the same time, he silently smiled and withdrew his hand. "Your brother?"


    "Someone I met while traveling." This was how Qiao Ying introduced him to Qiao Yi.


    Qin Hanyue looked at her, then nodded slightly, already used to this.


    Meeting this kind of person while traveling? Qiao Yi knew it definitely wasn''t that simple. But then he heard Qiao Ying introduce him to the other party. "This is my brother."


    The other party then spoke to Qiao Yi in a very nice tone. "Nice to meet you. I''m sorry I don''t have a gift prepared, I''ll make up for it next time."


    They didn''t even know each other. Why would he nicely give gifts? Do the rich and powerful socialize like this? Who said there would be a next time? He must be being polite, Qiao Yi thought to himself.


    "Give the luggage to me." Qiao Ying reached out and took the luggage from him, then conveniently pushed it to Qiao Yi.


    Seeing Qiao Ying''s actions, Qin Hanyue thought: Looks like she really doesn''t like this luggage.


    He had specially picked this pretty pink luggage for her, thinking a young girl would surely like it.


    Clearly, Qiao Ying was not like ordinary young girls.


    She didn''t even want to hold it.


    "My flight back to Beijing is at 3pm. Does Miss Qiao not n to invite me for tea at her home?" Qin Hanyue said. He had already asked his men to prepare gifts to pay a visit to her family.


    Qiao Ying: "I can pay for a nice hotel for Mr. Qin to rest."


    Qin Hanyue was dumbfounded, then silently smiled and nodded.


    Qiao Ying: "Trust me, you wouldn''t want to go to my home. My humble abode is not suitable for your esteemed self."


    He would definitely not want to face Li Lilian''s greedy and petty attitude.


    Qin Hanyue: "Then I''ll see you again in Beijing."


    Qiao Ying returned his sunsses. "See you."


    Then she left with Qiao Yi.


    Qin Hanyue stood in his original spot, watching them leave.


    The two took a taxi after leaving the airport.


    Noticing Qiao Yi asionally stealing nces at her, with his hand still clutching his pants pocket, Qiao Ying asked, "Got something for me?"


    Qiao Yi hesitated before taking out what was in his pocket.


    It was a square, quite beautiful gift box.


    Qiao Ying took it and opened it. It was adies'' wristwatch, quite artistic, retro green, more pleasing than the luggage color.


    "You dared to give flowers, what''s stopping you from giving this watch?" Qiao Ying put it on as she spoke.


    "I wanted to give it to you, but..." Qiao Yi scratched the back of his head, seemingly having made up his mind as he said, "When I start earning money, I''ll buy you an even better one."


    This watch was bought with money Qiao Yi earned from a summer job. Knowing Qiao Ying wasn''tcking money, this several hundred yuan item was no doubt cheap to her. He had been quite conflicted about it originally. After seeing how gorgeous Qiao Ying had be, he felt even more strongly that the watch was shabby and unworthy of her.


    As he spoke, Qiao Yi looked at Qiao Ying. Qiao Ying had her head lowered slightly to put on the watch. Her gentle side profile was perfect to the extreme. The teenage boy''s heart unconsciously beat faster as he looked, shy for no reason.


    "It''s nice." Qiao Ying said.


    Qiao Yi pressed his lips together, smiling bashfully, extremely delighted inside.


    "How''s your foot now?" Qiao Ying asked.


    Qiao Yi directly pulled up his pants leg, eyes shining.


    He spoke somewhat excitedly. "Look, mom and dad both said I walk much better now. And I even grew 3 cm taller!"


    With his foot like this, his height growth would definitely be affected. He had thought 1.7m would be the max. Didn''t expect he could still grow.


    "Recovery is looking good." Qiao Ying nced at it.


    What was most important was the change in Qiao Yi''s mentality. In the past, he would never have dared to pull up this pants leg outside.


    "Oh right Sis, Second Sister also got into Peking University. She went to Beijing to report a few days ago." Qiao Yi suddenly said then.


    Qiao Ying was indifferent about it.


    The Qiao family''s old house had been renovated. The courtyard walls and such were rebuilt. The main gate was also reced with a new one.


    "It''s mom." Qiao Yi saw the woman walking ahead of them was his mother.


    Li Lilian was dressed brightly and splendidly. She had learned to put on makeup, instantly looking ten-odd years younger from behind. She chatted andughed with the neighbors as she walked home.


    The neighbors ttered Li Lilian. She enjoyed it very much.


    When they reached the house entrance, Li Lilian finally noticed Qiao Yi walking behind her, with an incredibly beautiful girl beside him.


    "Oh, little Yi, this your friend?"


    Li Lilian''s shrewd eyes sized up Qiao Ying repeatedly.


    She thought to herself, how could anyone be born so good looking with such temperament? One look and anyone could tell she was from a wealthy family.

 Chapter 78: Qiao Ying: Why write about You

    <h4>Chapter 78</h4>


    "Mom, this is sister." Looking at mother''s eyes shining like looking at a gold nugget, Qiao Yi, who understood mother''s character, hadplex feelings.


    "Sister? Where did such a beautiful sistere from?" Li Lilian was puzzled, and looked at Qiao Ying carefully.


    Could it be a rtive? Impossible, those female cousins are all ugly. Her son doesn''t have such a beautiful cousin or maternal cousin.


    Could it be a distant rtive?


    Qiao Yi didn''t tell his family that Qiao Ying wasing back today. Otherwise, Li Lilian would have gone to the airport with him.


    "This is the elder sister." Qiao Yi said helplessly and reluctantly.


    "El...der..." Li Lilian was stunned.


    After reacting, she shouted: "Qiao Ying ah?"


    She immediately turned around to look at Qiao Ying, who had already entered the courtyard. Her expression changed instantly, and she ran over happily.


    "Oh my mother''s darling daughter, you lost weight and became so beautiful, I said, my Li Lilian''s daughter can''t be bad."


    "As expected of my darling daughter, with this little face, I dare say those youngdies from rich families are not half as beautiful as you." Li Lilian ran to Qiao Ying, rubbed her hands and looked carefully. Her face was about to crack from smiling.


    "When you were a child and not fat, I knew you would be prettier than your younger sister. I was right after all."


    "Tsk tsk tsk, with your little face, and tender skin that oozes water, plus graduating from a famous school, finding a rich husband in the Capital City will be easy after graduation." Thinking that Qiao Ying would marry into a wealthy family, and they would rise to heaven, Li Lilian was so happy she couldn''t find north.


    She thought, if she had known the elder daughter would be so beautiful after losing weight, and was also capable, she would have treated her better before.


    Qiao Yi put the luggage in Qiao Ying''s room, came out and heard his mother say this. He frowned and said angrily: "Mom what are you talking about?"


    Li Lilian was overjoyed, and saw Qiao Ying''s unpleasant expression. She quickly pped her own mouth, "Look at mother''s mouth, I just don''t know how to speak."


    When Qiao''s father, who came home for lunch, saw Qiao Ying, he didn''t dare recognize her. He pulled his wife aside and asked in a low voice to confirm.


    Li Lilian said proudly with a smug face, "This is my darling daughter."


    Qiao''s father was greatly shocked, and then was pleasantly surprised and kept praising Qiao Ying for bing so pretty after losing weight.


    "Xiao Ying, thanks to you, Principal Zhang arranged an easy job with not low sry for dad. I don''t go to construction sites anymore." Qiao''s father gently pulled his not cheap suit.


    Hearing this, Qiao Ying nced at Qiao''s father while eating, and nodded without saying anything.


    Qiao''s father knew this daughter was capable, so he didn''t force it.


    "Alright, just pay attention to safety."


    "The school gave a house. I was thinking of moving the whole family to the Capital City to also take care of you and Lingling. But your brother will be in hisst year of high school soon, transferring schools will definitely be hard for him to adapt. Let''s move after your brother finishes the exam next year." Li Lilian said endlessly.


    Qiao Ying felt annoyed listening to this. She was about to put down her bowl when Li Lilian suddenly said, "Daughter, there''s something I want to discuss with you."


    "Principal Zhang said he would give you a house. What''s going on with preparing the house? Whose name are you going to put it under?" Li Lilian asked ingratiatingly.


    If she wasn''t afraid Principal Zhang would recognize her and expose Qiao Lingling''s cheating, Li Lilian would have rushed out to discuss location and owner''s name when she first heard Principal Zhang say he would give a house.


    Qiao Ying looked at her.


    "Mom thinks the house is expensive, you kids can''t make the decision. It has to be under an adult''s name. The school also said they would give Lingling a house. We''ll put that one under mom''s name. I think we should just put this one under mom''s name too. We''re all one family, isn''t it the same whether it''s under your name or mom''s? What do you think?"


    "Since it''s the same, why should it be under your name?" Qiao Ying''s expression was indifferent.


    Li Lilian''s smile froze. Recalling Qiao Ying''s terrible temper from before, then looking at Qiao Ying''s valuable face now.


    She carefully weighed, and said gently, "Mom is worried there might be some problems in the future that you kids can''t handle. Then let''s not put it under mom''s name. Let''s put it under your brother''s."


    Qiao Yi: "I don''t want sister''s house."


    Li Lilian red at Qiao Yi, "What do you kids understand?"


    She spoke gently to Qiao Ying again, "Look how close you are with your brother. Plus, you''re a girl and will get married in the future. You definitely can''t bring such a nice house into your inws''. It will be your inws'' then, and our family will have lost big."


    "It''s different if it''s under your brother''s name. Your brother will get married in the future. Nowadays girls want this and that before marrying. Social pressure is so great. No one will marry without a house. Just look at this neighborhood, so many in their 30s still bachelors.


    "Leaving this house for your brother, if you suffer any grievances at your inws'', your brother''s home can be your shelter. Xiao Yi having this house can also allow him to stand firm in the Capital City. Then you''ll have confidence at your inws''. Don''t you think this makes sense?"


    "Principal Zhang said the house is his personal gift for Xiao Ying. Let Xiao Ying decide herself. Isn''t Lingling''s under your name? And you still have quite some bonus money. You can buy Xiao Yi a house then." Qiao''s father said.


    "I can earn money and buy it myself." Qiao Yi genuinely disliked his mother''s calcting, exploitative expression.


    Li Lilian red fiercely at her husband, "What do you understand? Lingling''s house is for our retirement. Can we buy a nice house with the little money we have? Is your son even going to marry a wife?"


    "Xiao Ying, mom really has no choice. When you be a mother with a son, you''ll understand mom''s pains."


    Qiao Ying nodded, "Do you have Principal Zhang''s number?"


    Li Lilian was overjoyed.


    Qiao Yi: "Sis¡ª"


    Li Lilian red at her son again. She quickly said, "Mom doesn''t have it here. Lingling must have it. I''ll ask Lingling right away."


    Li Lilian was ted. She took out her phone to call Qiao Lingling.


    "No need." Qiao Ying took out her own phone.


    Qin Hanyue resting in the hotel was very surprised to see the iing call, and picked up somewhat expectantly.


    "Principal Zhang''s number, thanks."


    Qin Hanyue was stunned for a moment, then exited the call screen, found Zhang Chengyong''s number, and reported it to Qiao Ying.


    After reporting, he still wanted to say something, but the call hung up.


    Qin Hanyue held his phone in silence for a while.


    Qiao Ying promptly dialed Principal Zhang''s number right after.


    "Principal Zhang, it''s me, Qiao Ying."


    "Qiao student." Zhang Chengyong happily said when he received Qiao Ying''s call, "Oh my, you taking the initiative to call this old man, how rare."


    "Want to discuss the house matter with Principal Zhang."


    "Found a good location? Where? I''ll go take a look right away." Zhang Chengyong said grandly.


    "Downtown is best." Li Lilian whispered to Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying: "Location and size don''t matter. Just put the house under my name. I''ll send you my card numberter. Deposit the schrship money into that card."


    "You little b-- girl."


    Li Lilian was used to cursing. She almost cursed out loud.


    Receiving an icy cold nce from Qiao Ying, she shivered inside. Her expression changed quickly as she whispered urgently, "Xiao Ying, didn''t we just agree to put it under your brother''s name?"


    Hearing his elder sister''s words, Qiao Yi picked up his bowl and continued eating.


    He was worried over nothing. Elder sister was no longer the previous elder sister. How could she possibly still eat this loss?


    Principal Zhang: "Of course it should be under your name."


    Principal Zhang then asked if she had arrived in the Capital City. He said to visit his home if she did. They chatted briefly before Qiao Ying hung up.


    Not giving Li Lilian a chance to speak, Qiao Ying put down her phone and directly said to her, "Feng Teng gave you a lot of money right? Hand it over."


    Li Lilian feigned ignorance, "...Wh-what money?"


    Qiao Ying: "Want me to call Feng Teng over to get it from you personally?"

 Chapter 79: Qiao Ying warns: Calm down

    <h4>Chapter 79</h4>


    ¡°Daughter, the money your mother wants to keep for your brother...¡± Li Lilian was about to say this money was meant to be kept for Qiao Yi¡¯s education.


    Once the money entered her pockets, how could she easily take it out again.


    But looking at Qiao Ying, she knew she had to take it out no matter what.


    ¡°Hand it over.¡± Qiao Ying¡¯s expression was nk as she spoke in a low voice again.


    Li Lilian was a little nervous seeing Qiao Ying''s gaze. She had wanted to try appealing to Qiao Ying''s emotions again but didn¡¯t quite dare to speak anymore.


    Li Lilian was more cunning than anyone, and also very greedy. Although she also reluctantly wanted to keep this money for herself,pared to the tens of millions worth property in Capital City, this little bit meant nothing.


    She couldn¡¯t lose sight of the big picture over small gains. The property was the real big money.


    She had to appease this person first, then coax over the property from herter.


    Having figured it out, Li Lilian went to her room and took out the card.


    ¡°Mayor Feng rewarded 1 million, I used some of it to renovate the house and buy new fridge and TV, spent around 78,000 big and small. ¡± Li Lilian put the card on the table.


    Qiao Ying nced at the gold earrings on her ears.


    Li Lilian quickly exined while touching her earrings, ¡°I only bought these, 25,000, and some skirts, didn''t buy anything else, really all spent on the house.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°The password.¡±


    Li Lilian reported the password.


    ¡°You know very well how you''ve treated me since I was little. If you want to live out your remaining years safe and sound, then behave yourself. Don''t have any improper thoughts, otherwise don''t me me for not giving Qiao Yi any face.¡± Qiao Ying picked up the card, ¡°Don''t covet what you shouldn''t. Otherwise don''t me me for not giving Qiao Yi any face.¡±


    Qiao Yi¡¯s father was weak, but he had been decent to the original owner. Xue Ying would take the renovation and appliance money as filial offering on Qiao Ying''s behalf.


    ¡°How could you think that of your mother...hey,¡± Li Lilian didn''t get to finish as Qiao Ying got up and left for her room.


    The moment Qiao Ying entered her room, Li Lilian immediately dropped her fake smile and scowled.


    She touched her gold earrings, thinking she should have bought the gold ne and bracelets too.


    Lingling at least had a conscience, taking the initiative to give her the bonus.


    Li Lilian looked towards her son, a new ideaing to mind.


    ¡°Xiao Yi, you and your sister are close. Get her to give you guys the house. Even an average house in Capital City is worth tens of millions...¡±


    Qiao Yi immediately turned and yelled towards Qiao Ying¡¯s room, ¡°Sis!¡±


    Li Lilian was shocked, ¡°Hey! Why are you calling your sister?¡± She raised her hand about to hit Qiao Yi.


    ¡°You¡¯re going to anger me to death. You¡¯ll regret this someday.¡±


    There were two days left before the end of school term.


    Qiao Ying had originally nned to go report the day before school started, but really couldn¡¯t stand Li Lilian''s ¡°warm hospitality¡± anymore.


    She decided to just leave the next day instead.


    Her luggage that she brought over yesterday remained unopened. Qiao Ying picked it up and left. Inside was the few pieces of clothes andptop Qin Hanyue bought for her in M Continent, as well as the remaining bottles of unfinished wine gifted by Ye Si.


    Qiao Yi sent her to the airport.


    ¡°Sure you don''t want to go to Capital City for yourst year of high school? Tell me which school you like and I can arrange it for you. If you''re worried about not being able to catch up with studies, I can tutor you.¡± Qiao Ying asked Qiao Yi again.


    Qiao Yi shook his head, ¡°I¡¯m used to the teaching style at Yun No.7 High. I will definitely get into Capital University next year. By then my foot would have recovered too.¡±


    He must get into Capital University to go to the same school as his elder sister.


    Absolutely no idents allowed.


    But Qiao Ying said, ¡°I can also arrange Capital University for you.¡±


    Qiao Yi was surprised for a moment, subconsciously asking, ¡°Capital University can be arranged too?¡±


    Qiao Ying affirmed, ¡°It¡¯s possible.¡±


    Having recovered from his shock, Qiao Yi said, ¡°I want to get in by myself.¡±


    Qiao Ying didn¡¯t say anymore. With Principal Feng Teng and Yun No.7 High School Principal on their side, she wasn¡¯t worried Qiao Yi would get bullied.


    Qiao Ying passed the card she retrieved from Li Lilian to Qiao Yi.


    Qiao Yi refused to ept it.


    Qiao Ying said, ¡°For pocket money.¡±


    ¡°I have pocket money, plus who has this much for pocket money anyway?¡± Even rich second generation kids probably don¡¯t get this much for pocket money right.


    ¡°How much can you earn doing summer jobs? And you used it to buy me flowers and watch too.¡± Qiao Ying stuffed the card into his pocket, ¡°I''m toozy to carry this small change around. Let me know if it¡¯s not enough.¡±


    Considering his sister¡¯s temperament, Qiao Yi finally epted the card, for the first time in his life carrying so much cash on him, it did make him a little nervous.


    Qin Hanyue was in a meeting when his muted phone vibrated.


    He frowned out of habit and ignored it initially.


    But soon after, he inexplicably picked it up to check.


    Seeing who it was from, his frown smoothed out. He subtly nced at his nephew Qin Yuchen sitting to his left.


    Then he gestured to interrupt the employee who was reporting and answered the call, ¡°Miss Qiao has arrived in Capital City?¡±


    The quiet conference room erupted into meaningful nces amongst the core management team.


    This was the first time they''ve witnessed Boss Qin take a call during a meeting.


    Even more baffling was his tone and addressing the caller as Miss Qiao.


    Qin Hanyue shamelessly spoke on the phone amidst the meeting, ¡°Arriving tonight is it? What time? Do you need me toe pick you up?¡±


    Uncle personally picking up someone from the airport? And seemingly in a rush too. This was definitely unprecedented.


    Most importantly, the other party was a woman.


    Qin Yuchen looked at his Uncle in astonishment.


    Thinking to himself: Has Uncle, this lifelong lone pine tree, finally blossomed?


    When did this happen? Howe there wasn''t a peep of gossip at all?


    Are there any prominent Qiao families in Capital City?


    What about Miss Su then?


    Qiao Ying sat in the airport lounge, ¡°Just wanted to check, the Qin family members who secretly protected me previously, that was arranged by Mr Qin right?¡±


    ¡°Naturally.¡± Qin Hanyue was puzzled why she would ask this.


    ¡°Oh~ Then they should still be around my house right?¡±


    Qin Hanyue raised a brow slightly. With her skills, she would definitely know if those people were still around or had already left right?


    The people had of course long been withdrawn since they were of no use anyway.


    But having lived under the same roof for two whole months, Qin Hanyue understood her meaning with that question coupled with her tone.


    So he yed along and said, ¡°They¡¯re still around.¡±


    Qiao Ying said, ¡°Then I can rest assured about my family¡¯s safety here in Yun City.¡±


    So that was her real intent.


    Realizing Qiao Ying was aiming for this, Qin Hanyue couldn''t help the upward quirk of his lips that reached his eyes.


    They do say speech is an art form indeed.


    Asking so smoothly and reasonably for him to continue stationing his guards to protect her family, without owing any favors at all.


    Saying she is sly and cunning really belittles her.


    Everyone in the conference room saw Qin Hanyue¡¯s rare smile and inexplicably felt a chill down their spine. Their usually stoic and hard to please boss smiling was highly irregr.


    One look at Qin Yuchen''s simr reaction was telling of how exceptionally abnormal Qin Hanyue''s current behavior was.


    ¡°Then I''ll leave my family''s safety in Mr Qin''s hands.¡±


    ¡°Miss Qiao can rest assured.¡± After hanging up, Qin Hanyue subconsciously wanted to get Qin Yan to arrange it before recalling Qin Yan was still recuperating from injury in M Continent.


    When the meeting ended, Qin Hanyue got another assistant to select over a dozen highly skilled men to dispatch to the Qiao family in Yun City.


    After the Fighting Competition, Qiao Ying knew she would be monitored by the shadows. And as expected, she noticed them when she went out once.


    If not for her staying at God''s Army, the shadows would have likely made their move earlier. She went to Capital City a day in advance due to Li Lilian being one reason, and the shadows being another.


    She had no manpower here, so could only get people from Qin Hanyue.


    Hopefully the shadows won''t go after Qiao Yi and her dad.


    Before boarding the ne, Qiao Ying received a call from Feng Teng.


    He said his son Feng Wenzhong was also going to Capital City for studies, at the school right beside hers. He asked if she had gone to school yet. If not they could go together.


    ¡°I''m boarding now, will arrive tonight.¡± Qiao Ying replied.


    Feng Teng pped his thigh over there: Toote by a step.

 Chapter 80: School Starts Amazing

    <h4>Chapter 80</h4>


    Qiao Ying stayed at a hotel overnight and went to register at the school the next day.


    Dragging her suitcase, Qiao Ying stood at the magnificent Peking University gate and looked up for a while.


    She could foresee the future of the original owner Qiao Ying - her grades, personality and circumstances.


    If nothing unexpected happened, she would end up working in a factory after graduating high school, continuing to be bullied while working herself to death, only to have all her pitiful savings extorted by Li Lilian in the end.


    When she reached marriageable age, unable to resist Li Lilian, she would finally be married off by Li Lilian for tens of thousands of yuan.


    Naturally, her married life would not be expected to improve.


    Now that she had taken the college entrance exam on behalf of the original owner and made it into Peking University, she had a whole new life ahead.


    The original owner Qiao Ying could now rest in peace underground.


    Qiao Ying had one hand in her pocket as she dragged her suitcase through the university gate. In the shade of the trees, senior students held parasols and enthusiastically weed neers, busy handing out water and helping with luggage.


    The seniors from other departments were full of passion.


    In contrast, the few from the Computer Science departmenty listlessly over the tables lookingpletely deted like wilted eggnts. When new students approached, theyzily got up, "Go straight down this path 300 meters, turn right after 200 meters, then left turn... Register yourself, then find a map and locate your dorm yourself after registration."


    "Senior, seniors from other departments have girls taking new students around. Why doesn''t the Computer Science department have any? It''d be fine to have a senior guy show us around instead!"


    The senior was about to swear but held it in thinking this was a new junior after all. He forced a smile and said, "Little buddy, what are you thinking? Altogether our department has less than 200 girls. It''d be a blessing from our ancestors if a ss gets 10. They''re as precious as treasures - how could we have them standing under the hot sun carrying luggage and doing hardbor? Hurry and go in, don''t think random useless thoughts in broad daylight."


    The impatient senior chased away the junior.


    The junior grumbled away, "Should''ve known better than to choose Computer Science."


    The senior yelled, "You can still switch departments! We have limited resources here, I''d happily be the only one left!"


    As the student council president, Xu Zhil¨« felt a little speechless, "Guan Wenyuan, stop messing around and be serious."


    Guan Wenyuan quickly nodded, "Yes, yes."


    However, there were still more banners hung herepared to other departments.


    Qiao Ying nced over them.


    ¡¾Xin Nong wees you, into the big IT family¡¿


    ¡¾You''re 0, I''m 1, let''s join hands and assemble the world¡¿


    ¡¾Newbie''s sky, Shrimp''s Computer Science¡¿


    ¡¾We cannot liberate all humanity, but we can let you surf the without troubles¡¿


    Guan Wenyuan slumped back onto the table, "Good heavens, send a girl over please!"


    Qiao Ying walked over, "I''m a new student. What''s the registration procedure?" A killer really wasn''t familiar with these things.


    "Hmm? A girl?" Guan Wenyuan instantly lifted his head. What entered his eyes was an immactely fair and beautiful face that was wless beyond reproach.


    Guan Wenyuan''s breath hitched, "F*ck me!"


    He jumped up in excitement, knocking over the table with his knees in the process. Xu Zhil¨« who was lying on the table was caught off guard and thrown forward.


    Xu Zhil¨« was about to curse when he realized his face was about to be intimately acquainted with the floor. A hand firmly caught his shoulder just in time.


    Looking up along the fair and delicate arm, he saw the girl''s face was still indifferent as she bent down slightly, steadying him with one hand while her other hand held onto the suitcase handle.


    Xu Zhil¨« momentarily forgot to get up, heart racing uncontrolledly.


    He hadn''t expected a girl to be that strong.


    Themotion attracted the attention of others who were napping. At the sight of Qiao Ying, they reacted as if they''d just spotted a meat bun - swiftly crowding over without sparing a nce at their student council president.


    Guan Wenyuan''s breathing grew heavy, extremely excited, "Junior sister! A new student right? From our Computer Science department?"


    Qiao Ying: "Yes."


    All because of this major. Zhang Chengyong had made countless calls persuading her to switch.


    Hearing the affirmation, their eyes lit up like light bulbs.


    Qiao Ying: "Where do I go to register?"


    Guan Wenyuan: "What''s your name, junior sister? Let me record it down first."


    "Qiao Ying"


    "Qiao Ying, Qiao...sounds familiar." Guan Wenyuan quickly flipped through and eximed in recognition, "From Yuncheng right!?" Even more familiar now.


    "F*ck, you''re that Qiao Ying? The one who wrote a perfect 690 in Chinese without the ending paragraph, and our dean went all the way to your home himself right!?"


    "Not only beautiful but also a genius!" The seniors marveled, cheers arose, "Our department will rise this year!"


    "Comee, junior sister here''s some water for you!" Guan Wenyuan grabbed a bottle of mineral water, opened it and jogged out from behind the table, "Senior will take you to register..."


    "Let me take you, I''ll carry your luggage for you."


    "Let me, my strength is better. Give the luggage to me!"


    They argued amongst themselves vying to help.


    Qiao Ying pushed her luggage away, evading the outstretched hands, "It''s fine thanks. Just tell me the procedure, I''ll go myself."


    "Still, let me take you to register. The campus is huge, you may not be able to find it." Xu Zhil¨« returned to his senses and stood up in earnest.


    Qiao Ying nced at him. He looked truly sincere.


    "Thanks." Qiao Ying pushed her luggage and walked ahead.


    Xu Zhil¨« hurried to catch up, "Let me get your luggage for you."


    Guan Wenyuan and the others howled helplessly, "F*ck, when will this world stop judging by looks!?"


    "Dammit, this face, this temperament, this skin - isn''t she prettier than that so-called campus belle from Suzhou University?"


    "Let''s see who still dares say our department is a den of single dogs. Just this one girl alone can top an entire department of theirs!"


    "This gorgeous, surely she''s already taken right?"


    "Shut your trap if you''ve got nothing proper to say!"


    Qin Corporation,


    Qin Yuchen sent documents to Qin Hanyue.


    Qin Hanyue signed them and suddenly asked, "Isn''t there any young rtive registering at Peking University today?"


    "Huh?" Qin Yuchen was utterly confused by the question.


    Qin Hanyue: "No one from the extended family either?"


    Qin Yuchen was even more lost, "No...none."


    His third uncle then stopped speaking. He passed the signed documents back to Qin Yuchen.


    Still holding the documents, Qin Yuchen walked out of third uncle''s office in a daze.


    "Third uncle''s paternal love is in excess since he''s older now, so he wants to have a child to personally send to university too?" Qin Yuchen mumbled to himself.


    Third uncle wants to send a child to university,


    Or does third uncle want to go to Peking University himself?


    Somehow he feels like third uncle''s been a little strange ever since returning from M State.


    In the end, Xu Zhil¨« didn''t get to carry Qiao Ying''s luggage for her.


    "Thanks again for just now." Xu Zhil¨« tried to make small talk.


    "It was nothing." Qiao Ying didn''t think much of it.


    "I''m Xu Zhil¨«, part of the student council in my third year. Feel free toe find me if you need anything."


    Just then, a male voice called out, "Zhil¨«."


    Xu Zhil¨« turned to look. It was his elder brother Xu Zhiyi, with that new "female math genius" Qiao Lingling by his side.


    "Brother." Xu Zhil¨« addressed him.


    Xu Zhiyi walked over, "Grandfather wants us over for dinner tonight."


    Xu Zhil¨«: "Sure."


    Out of courtesy, Xu Zhil¨« introduced Qiao Ying, "This is my elder brother Xu Zhiyi."


    The name sounded somewhat familiar. Qiao Ying remembered he was that math genius Qiao Yixi had a crush on.


    Xu Zhiyi nced at Qiao Ying and gave a slight nod as nd acknowledgment.


    "Don''t mind my brother, he''s always been like this." Xu Zhil¨« said to Qiao Ying.


    Xu Zhiyi was famously aloof and entric, math being the only thing in his eyes. Over so many years, the only girl who could stand by his side was Qiao Lingling.


    Afraid that Qiao Ying would take offense, she instead responded even colder than his brother - no acknowledgment whatsoever to his brother''s cursory nod.


    Instead, her gaze flitted over to the approaching Qiao Lingling.


    "Zhil¨«." Qiao Lingling walked over to stand by Xu Zhiyi''s side, waving at Xu Zhil¨«.


    "Mm." Xu Zhil¨« responded indifferently. He didn''t know why but for some reason, he couldn''t bring himself to like Qiao Lingling. From the beginning he had felt something off about her.


    The other day on campus a cat identally brushed her shoe and she''d viciously kicked it away.


    Xu Zhil¨« happened to be upstairs and witnessed it clearly. Her malicious expression had truly frightened him. So drastically different from how he normally saw her as gentle, amiable and virtuous.


    Seeing his elder brother growing closer to Qiao Lingling while her intentions were so obvious, Xu Zhil¨« felt anxious and worried his brother woulde to like this two-faced girl.


    "This is...?" Qiao Lingling''s gaze moved on to Qiao Ying next. The moment she saw Qiao Ying''s face clearly, Qiao Lingling froze.


    Yesterday, her mother Li Lilian had sent her a secretly taken photo of this girl with their home as the background. When she asked her mother who this beautiful girl was, she hadn''t believed it when her mother revealed it to be a thinned down Qiao Ying!


    Mother secretly took Qiao Ying''s photo and gave it to her, so that she would be careful and not cause any trouble by failing to recognize herter, revealing the math test incident.


    From yesterday until now, Qiao Lingling hadn''t calmed down.


    Staring at Qiao Ying''s photo on her phone, she was so jealous that her eyes turned blood red.


    She didn''t expect to run into her on the first day of school.


    What''s more, Qiao Ying herself was even prettier than in the photos.


    Qiao Lingling''s heart churned with immense waves, her face twisted in an attempt to contain her emotions as she red at Qiao Ying, gritting her teeth.


    "This new student here is called Qiao Ying. Like you she''s also from Yuncheng," Xu Zhil¨« paused before adding, "You even share the same surname."


    Someone from Yuncheng named Qiao Ying?


    Could it be that student who got a perfect score of 690 on thenguage section without even writing the essay, prompting the principal to personally travel to Yuncheng to snatch her from other schools? Xu Zhiyi suddenly recalled this person and couldn¡¯t help but look at Qiao Ying again.


    After being reminded by his brother, Xu Zhiyi noticed Qiao Lingling''s poorplexion and asked, "You don''t look well - are you feeling sick?"

 Chapter 81: Joe Ying Kicks away the Suitcase

    <h4>Chapter 81</h4>


    Qiao Lingling suddenly regained herposure and quickly restored her twisted features to a gentle and amiable look, softly responding, "No...nothing."


    Xu Zhil¨« noticed something was wrong and asked, "Do you know each other?"


    "We...," Qiao Lingling nced at Qiao Ying, then looked at the Xu brothers, inevitably feeling nervous and flustered internally.


    Before Qiao Lingling could make up her mind whether to acknowledge their rtionship or not, Qiao Ying pushed her luggage and walked away on her own.


    She acted as if Qiao Lingling was aplete stranger.


    "Grandpa, see you tonight at home - Qiao ssmate, wait for me," Xu Zhil¨« quickly said, then chased after Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Lingling stared at Qiao Ying''s departing back with gloomy eyes.


    She clenched the strap of her bag tightly in her hand. Her eyes were as if they could devour someone, even Xu Zhiyi calling her went unnoticed.


    "Ah? Teacher Xu, were you calling me?"


    "Are you alright?" Xu Zhiyi asked with concern again.


    "Sorry, I''m feeling a little ufortable. I can''t study math with you today either," Qiao Lingling took the opportunity to say.


    Xu Zhiyi''s eyebrows furrowed almost imperceptibly, but he didn''t say anything out of courtesy, telling her to go back to her dorm and rest well, they could do the math another day.


    After Xu Zhil¨« took Qiao Ying to register, he also sent her to her dorm.


    Qiao Ying arrivedte, so there were already three people living in the four-person dorm.


    Pushing the door open, the three roommates all looked towards her. After a momentary stunned by her beauty, their expressions immediately becameplicated. The first two made knowing eye contact with each other, then reluctantly smiled at Qiao Ying.


    The curly-haired girl sitting on the bed painting her nails behind them looked at Qiao Ying with undisguised jealousy, sizing her up and down.


    "Qiao ssmate, I''ll just send you here. If you need anything,e find me at the student union," Xu Zhil¨« reluctantly said to Qiao Ying.


    Seeing Xu Zhil¨« at the door, the roommates exchanged nces again. The other two girls, who had not shown their feelings clearly before, now revealed their thoughts because of Xu Zhil¨«.


    "Oh my, isn''t this our student union chairman? I thought you were so busy you treated everyone equally," the curly-haired girl said sarcastically, then looked at Qiao Ying unpleasantly.


    When they first arrived, they had clung onto the handsome Xu Zhil¨«, asking him to take them to register, but hepletely ignored them and had another senior student take them instead.


    Yet with Qiao Ying, he personally came to deliver her.


    Xu Zhil¨« couldn''t be bothered to talk to them.


    He just said a sentence to Qiao Ying before leaving.


    Qiao Ying closed the door behind her and wheeled her luggage into the dorm. Because of Xu Zhil¨«, the atmosphere in the dorm was clearly wrong.


    The dorms at Capital University were quite nice - each bed had its own desk, fully equipped with daily necessities and appliances like TVs, fridges, and washing machines.


    Everything was prepared for them and the rooms were spacious.


    Qiao Ying walked towards the only empty bed space.


    But she discovered the name on the namete hung above the bed wasn''t her name, but instead read "Li Shiyin".


    She turned around and saw her name hung above the bed across from this one.


    Li Shiyin was sitting on her bed with legs crossed, painting her nails.


    Qiao Ying looked down at her, "Move."


    Without even lifting her head, Li Shiyin said as she painted her nails, "I don''t like that bed space, you can have it. I want this one."


    After she finished painting, she held out her hand to admire it.


    The two other roommates watched on.


    Qiao Ying didn''t want to waste words. She grabbed Li Shiyin''s wrist and pulled her off the bed, also kicking over her luggage.


    Li Shiyin shrieked as she almost toppled over in her high heels.


    The two spectators were also given a fright.


    Li Shiyin barely steadied herself, and when she turned around to see her luggage kicked over, her anger erupted.


    "How dare you kick my luggage?!" She rushed over, raised her hand, and was about to p Qiao Ying''s face while cursing at her.


    But before her palm made contact, Qiao Ying easily caught her wrist.


    "Hurry up and let go of me, you filthy hands. Do you know who I am? Do you believe me when I say I''ll kick you out of Capital University?!"


    Qiao Ying exerted a little pressure with her hand.


    Instantly, Li Shiyin was ovee with pain. She started screaming, jumping up and down on the spot. Her face twisted in agony. She felt like her bones were crushed. The pain caused her mind to go nk.


    Qiao Ying flung her to the ground.


    Seeing Li Shiyin''s wrist turned purple and the red marks surrounding it, the two roommates were rmed. They didn''t expect Qiao Ying to be so ruthless.


    She swept Li Shiyin''s things on the bed into the garbage bin: the nail polish, phone etcetera. Then she gave the garbage bin a forceful kick straight onto the bed across from her, spilling trash all over Li Shiyin''s bed.


    She sat down and began tidying her own luggage.


    Still crumpled on the floor in pain, Li Shiyin was frightened by the nightmarish sight of her own wrist. Fearful that her bones were broken, she let out a shriek when the garbage bin narrowly missed her ear as it flew by. Her cries of pain abruptly ceased.


    As Li Shiyin came back to her senses, she yelled at the two roommates: "What are you two standing there for? Come help me up! Are you dead?"


    The two roommates hurried over to support Li Shiyin up.


    Evidently, they had be Li Shiyin''s followers.


    How could they, ordinary girls from average families,pare to Li Shiyin - not only was her family wealthy, she was also a native of the capital city. And the spoiled Li Shiyin had never suffered this kind of treatment before. As the two roommates assisted her, she left Qiao Ying with vicious words: "Just you wait."


    She then urged them to bring her to the infirmary.


    Qiao Ying didn''t have much to tidy up either. She put away her clothes in the closet and set up herputer on the desk.


    Lying down on her bed with her phone, she saw she had messages from both Qin Hanyue and Qiao Yi.


    She responded briefly to Qiao Yi¡¯s message first and chatted for a bit.


    Then she curtly replied "Thanks" to Young Master Qin¡¯s courteous message congratting her on starting university and wishing her a wonderful campus life.


    Qin Hanyue waited with his phone after receiving this lone "Thanks" that he had expected would be all the response gotten.


    Just then, Qiao Ying was suddenly added to the ss group chat by the supervisor.


    The group was very lively, everyone actively participating. As soon as Qiao Ying entered, many people tagged her, urging the ¡°newbie¡± to share photos of herself.


    Among them, someone named ¡°Little Candy¡± tagged her the most, asking her to post selfies.


    Cherry: ¡¾Qiao Ying? Can it be that genius from Yun City who got a 690 in the college entrance exam without even writing the essayposition?¡¿


    A Few Words: ¡¾Oh my god, I know her! I heard the principal personally went to snatch her from other universities!¡¿


    Little Deer¡¯s Words: ¡¾I can¡¯t believe I¡¯m in the same department and ss as the genius. I beg to witness her natural talents!¡¿


    Cherry: ¡¾@Qiao Ying, esteemed one, would you kindly tell us why you didn¡¯t write the essay? I¡¯ve been curious all summer!¡¿


    Little Candy: ¡¾Stop tagging her if she doesn¡¯t want to talk about it. She¡¯s a top student, not like us. Let¡¯s go back to our chat.¡¿


    A Few Words:¡¾Oh well then. @Little Candy, since the school goddess isn''t sharing pics, care to bless us with a couple selfies, ss belle?¡¿


    Little Candy: ¡¾Oh...fine then.¡¿


    Little Candy sounded reluctant, but promptly posted seven selfies in a row. Instantly the chat was flooded with her pictures. Taking a closer look - the heavy editing, filters, facetuning, and photoshopping made her face''s contours blurred and asymmetrical on both sides.


    A Few Words:¡¾Love it, love it! /Heart¡¿


    Cherry: ¡¾If the other sses don''t have pretty girls, then Little Candy gets promoted to Department Flower!¡¿


    Supervisor:¡¾Uh...why don''t you all just wait until you meet Qiao tomorrow at military training?¡¿


    A Few Words: ¡¾Supervisor, what you¡¯re implying is that Qiao is prettier than the ss beauty? For real? Pics please!¡¿


    Little Candy: ¡¾Not to gossip, but I happened to see Qiao¡¯s video interview after the college entrance exam, and her facial features and whatnot seemed fine: just hope she hasn¡¯t gotten fat! No offense, just telling it like it is.¡¿


    A Few Words: ¡¾Dare I ask, how fat?¡¿


    Little Candy: ¡¾Surely not over 165 pounds? Oh she''s so smart, looks and figure must not matter to someone like that!¡¿


    Cherry: ¡¾I¡¯ll be off to go unpack now.¡¿


    Supervisor:¡¾......¡¿

 Chapter 82: A side portrait stuns the whole Forum; Miss Qiao Also needs military training

    <h4>Chapter 82</h4>


    Qiao Ying set her status to "Do Not Disturb" and exited the group chat page.


    She saw several friend requests.


    They were from the boys in the ss group earlier, addressing her as "goddess" and wanting to add her as a friend, of course, before they found out she weighed "150 jin" (around 165 pounds).


    In addition to these, there was also a friend request from Principal Zhang.


    There was also an unexpected one, with a message attached: [Sis, it''s Lingling].


    Qiao Ying only epted Principal Zhang''s request.


    Principal Zhang asked if she had arrived at the school and invited her to have dinner at his ce in the evening. He wanted to introduce her to two friends.


    Qiao Ying declined, saying she would eat after the military training.


    As it was getting dark,


    Li Shiyin returned with two roommates in tow.


    Seeing Qiao Ying lying on the bed asleep, she immediately ordered the two roommates to tidy up the bed and kicked the trash can, making a loud noise.


    "I see you don''t want the other hand either."


    Qiao Ying''s voice, filled with a chill, floated lightly.


    The dormitory instantly fell silent. The three of them looked over and saw Qiao Ying still lying on the bed with her eyes closed, her face calm.


    Li Shiyin gritted her teeth and stared angrily at Qiao Ying on the bed, while the two roommates looked at Li Shiyin, not daring to move.


    Finally, Li Shiyin snorted, turned and left the dormitory, deliberately making a "nging" sound as she stepped on her high heels.


    She came from a wealthy family, but she could only show off in the dormitory. In the face of absolute power, the school bully Huo Chengdong, and the campus beauty Su, she was nothing.


    There were plenty of wealthy and influential students in the school.


    Moreover, this Qiao Ying seemed to be the one personally brought in by the principal.


    Li Shiyin wanted to cause trouble for Qiao Ying, but she still had some concerns.


    Qiao Ying wasn''t hungry, and it wasn''t until dinner time had passed that she leisurely strolled out of the dormitory building and found the nearest restaurant.


    There were only a few students eating at this restaurant.


    Qiao Ying randomly ordered a bowl of noodles and found a seat by the window, ying with her phone while waiting.


    "Look, oh my god, this beauty is out of this world."


    "Is she also a freshman? Could she be from the Computer Science Department?"


    "Since she''s eating here, she probably is. I don''t know which ss she''s in, I wish she were in our ss."


    "Should we go and ask? Maybe add her on WeChat while we''re at it?"


    "Forget it, she''s too beautiful, I''m too timid."


    Another table also noticed Qiao Ying by the window.


    "This damn, she''s so good-looking, that Toffee Little Fruit in the group is nothingpared to her."


    "Could she be Su Campus Beauty? I heard Su Campus Beauty is this beautiful andes from a wealthy and influential family. With this temperament, she must be her, right? And she actually came to eat at our school''s restaurant."


    "I''ve seen pictures of Su Campus Beauty, it''s not her, and Qiao Ying is even more beautiful than her."


    "Looks like the title of Campus Beauty is going to change this year."


    "Is it too much to take a sneaky photo?"


    The food was brought over, and Qiao Ying suddenly remembered that she forgot to bring the drink.


    Well, she would have a few sips when she returned to the dormitory.


    Back in the dormitory, Qiao Lingling''s mood couldn''t calm down for a long time. Every time she thought of Qiao Ying''s beautiful face, she became insanely jealous. How unbearable Qiao Ying used to be in her eyes, and now how jealous Qiao Ying made her.


    And Qiao Ying never responded to the friend request she sent.


    After finally adjusting her mindset somewhat, Qiao Lingling''s three roommates suddenly eximed while holding their phones, "Oh my goodness, this girl is so good-looking!"


    "It seems she''s a new student in the Computer Science department. That profile, I''m in love."


    "I dream of having that fair and wlessplexion. I''d be so happy if I were her roommate."


    Qiao Lingling was intrigued by their conversation and asked, "What are you talking about?"


    "Somebody secretly took a picture of an incredibly attractive girl and posted it on the forum. Apparently, she''s from the Computer Science department. Go take a look, she''s really stunning." One of her roommates said excitedly, then continued scrolling through the screen.


    Qiao Lingling couldn''t help but picture Qiao Ying''s face in her mind.


    She immediately picked up her phone and essed the forum.


    The first post she opened was indeed about it.


    Sure enough, the girl sitting by the window, ying with her phone and waiting quietly for her meal, was her drastically transformed sister, Qiao Ying!


    "Wow, she''s unbelievably beautiful. She must be from the Performing Arts or Broadcasting department, right? It''s unlikely for someone so pretty to be in IT."


    "We Computer Science students have endured silently for years, always overshadowed by other departments. Cuihua is always the campus beauty. Who would have thought we''d have our day of glory? Awesome!"


    "Which restaurant is it? Share the location quickly, I''ll go grab a meal there! *burp~*"


    "It''s not that surprising. Maybe we don''t feel it since we sleep together every day."


    "You upstairs, go die somewhere."


    "I thought Su Campus Beauty was the ceiling, but this girl is the real bombshell! I''m willing to be a junior and stick up for her. Senior, you have a soft spot for her. Let''s post together."


    "You upstairs, you dare to say that? Aren''t you afraid Su Campus Beauty will invite you to the Su family?"


    "Does anyone know this girl? Come out and introduce her to everyone. Where is morality? Where is etiquette? Where is her WeChat?"


    "As a single senior who''s already interning outside the school and no longer on campus, this is undoubtedly a heavy blow."


    "We hope to see this girl in our squad during tomorrow''s military training. Ancestors, please bless us."


    "All of you are exaggerating too much. You haven''t even seen her in person. Nowadays, with filters and beauty apps, who isn''t a beauty? You say it''s a candid photo, but who knows if it''s staged."


    "You upstairs with the sour grapes, watch me shut you up."


    "The nose job is a bit obvious, in my personal opinion. If you''re going to pick a fight with me, bring it on."


    "Hey, Lingling, what are you looking at? Why do you look so pale? Didn''t you go on the forum?" One of her roommates asked with concern.


    "No... I''m looking at something else." Qiao Lingling exited the forum.


    After finishing her meal, Qiao Ying went to collect her military training uniform under the guidance of the instructor, still unaware that her side profile photo had astonished the entire forum and quickly be popr.


    Many people even downloaded it and set it as their screensaver, turning her into a "most wanted" figure on campus.


    There were even proactive individuals who rushed to the restaurant.


    Xu Zhili was listening to his grandfather and older brother Xu Zhiyi discussing mathematical problems when he suddenly received a message from Guan Wenyuan, asking him to check the forum.


    He clicked on it and saw Qiao Ying''s photo.


    Xu Zhili silently saved the picture.


    Meanwhile, Qiao Ying, while replying to Qin Hanyue''s message, returned to her dormitory.


    All three roommates were looking at their phones, and when Qiao Ying appeared, the intensity of their gaze and emotions were even stronger than in the afternoon.


    It seemed like they were all browsing the forum.


    Qiao Ying, General Qiao, tossed his clothes into the washing machine. It was such a hot day, and washing them now meant they would be dry and ready to wear tomorrow.


    Qin Hanyue: [Miss Qiao, are you participating in military training tomorrow?]


    Qiao Ying typed: [Isn''t it a requirement by the school?]


    Qin Hanyue: [What I mean is, do you still need to undergo military training?]


    Qiao Ying replied: [Students should at least look like students.]


    Qin Hanyue held his phone and tried to imagine it, but he couldn''t quite picture it.


    Just like those guys from Heishui, after the power struggle, Qin Hanyue couldn''t imagine Qiao Ying as a student anymore.


    Qiao Ying asked: [Mr. Qin, did you participate in military training at Tsinghua University back then?]


    Qin Hanyue: [No, but now I regret it.]


    Military training?


    To the leader of Heishui, wasn''t it just child''s y?


    Based on Qin Hanyue''s understanding of Qiao Ying, he didn''t think she would behave herself during military training...

 Chapter 83: Military training, compare with instructors, win and give me back my phone.

    <h4>Chapter 83</h4>


    The annual freshmen military training at Capital University is always a hot topic.


    This is because the training takes ce in a unique location.


    It''s held at a military training ground situated at the foot of the mountains, about seven to eight kilometers away from the university.


    Early in the morning,


    before dawn,


    the freshmen from Capital University, dressed in their military training uniforms, board the buses one after another.


    They wait for departure.


    Everyone seems unusually excited, filled with curiosity and admiration for the military training ground, without the usualints and protests seen at other schools.


    The boys discuss rifles and cannons, while the girls talk about military uniforms and soldiers.


    Qiao Ying yawns as she steps off the bus and joins the back of the line. Once she gets on the bus, the previously noisy atmosphere gradually quietens down.


    Dozens of eyes gaze at her, even the driver steals a few nces, thinking how lively and delicate the young girls are nowadays.


    There are only two or three empty seats left, and they are already upied by one person each.


    Qiao Ying carries the school-issued backpack and casually sits down next to a vacant seat next to a male student.


    She lifts her hand to adjust the military training cap on her head, covering most of her face. With her arms crossed in front of her chest, she closes her eyes and rests.


    She woke up too early and hasn''t fully awakened yet.


    After being reborn, she no longer has the identity of an assassin and no longer needs to undergo scheduled training. People have be more lethargic, and their sleep time has increased.


    "Is she the girl from the forum?"


    "Seems like it. Damn, she''s actually in our ss!"


    "She looks even better than in the photos."


    The discussions grow louder, and the boys be more excited.


    "Did she join the ss group? Yesterday, everyone was sharing photos in the group. Howe there are no pictures of her, even though she looks so good?"


    "Yeah, that ''Tang Xiaoguo'' girl posted dozens of photos yesterday. She posts a few every time she joins a group. Those pictures are... I couldn''t recognize her when she got on the bus."


    Tang Xiaoguo turns her head and res at the boy. "What''s wrong with you? Why are you talking about me for no reason? Ridiculous!" Her displeased gaze sweeps over Qiao Ying.


    "There are so many people on the forum who photoshop and edit their pictures. Hrious."


    "Mom, I love Capital University, I loveputer science, and I love my ss."


    "I thought Li Shiyin was pretty, butpared to her, it''s not even on the same level. She''s definitely a goddess."


    "Jealous of the guy sitting next to her."


    The boy sitting next to Qiao Ying has a face full of e. He seems introverted and studious, with no interests or hobbies other than studying. At this moment, his face turns red, and he sits up straight nervously.


    When it''s time to depart, the instructor finishes taking attendance.


    A student shouts, "Didn''t they say there''s a 150-pound female warrior in our ss? Why haven''t we seen her? Isn''t she participating in the military training?"


    "Nonsense, how could she run? Haha."


    The bus sets off amidst the noise andmotion.


    Although the straight-line distance is only seven to eight kilometers, it takes nearly two hours to reach the military base in the bustling metropolis filled with steel and concrete.


    The bus stops outside the military base gate. Two soldiers with loaded guns stand guard, along with the instructors who have been eagerly waiting.


    The students are filled with excitement as they watch.


    After handing over the students to the instructors, the training officer leaves.


    Qiao Ying''s instructor has a stern face, a square and upright appearance, standing with his hands behind his back and his legs apart.


    A perfect military posture.


    "Hurry up and move! Enter through the main gate and walk straight for two hundred meters, southwest direction 75, on the third floor, rooms 45 and 46 are the female dormitories, on the fourth floor, rooms 45 and 46 are the male dormitories. After putting down your belongings, quickly gather at the northwest direction 105 of your dormitory building''s yground. You only have ten minutes."


    "What is the position of southwest 75 and northwest 85? I don''t understand."


    Facing the imposing aura of the stern drill instructor, the students felt a sense of dread in their hearts. The excitement and longing they had when they arrived suddenly plummeted.


    Qiao Ying, with her hands in her pockets and a bag in one hand, walked calmly at the back of the line. When they entered the main gate, she instinctively nced at the weapons in the hands of the stationed soldiers.


    "What are you looking at?" asked the stern instructor with a dark face.


    Qiao Ying replied, "I''m looking at the guns."


    The instructor''s face darkened even further and he asked, "Did you notice anything?"


    Qiao Ying politely responded, "Just a minor observation, the triggers are so worn out that the paint has chipped off."


    Qiao Ying was being considerate. After all, the capital city ranked first nationwide, yet the military equipment in the military district was so subpar.


    Even such an old fellow couldn''t find the weapons from the Shadow''s arsenal ten years ago.


    The instructor remained silent.


    The stationed soldier also remained silent.


    The instructor was about to reprimand her, but Qiao Ying entered on her own with her bag in hand.


    The instructor was left speechless for a moment.


    Every year, the new students who came here would be like mice seeing a cat, behaving like obedient little chicks, with many of them crying in fear. But she was different, she had courage.


    All the students gathered below a few dormitory buildings,pletely unsure of which direction the instructor was referring to, and they became anxious.


    "Is southwest 75 this way? Should we go up and take a look?"


    At this moment, they saw Qiao Ying continue walking without stopping and heading straight towards one of the buildings.


    "Hey, she went in. Should we follow her?"


    "Is it this way? If we get it wrong, we''ll be punished with runningps."


    "Forget it, even if we don''t make it in ten minutes, we''ll still be punished."


    So everyone hurriedly followed Qiao Ying.


    Li Shiyin, Tang Xiaoguo, and a few others initially didn''t want to follow and sarcastically said that Qiao Ying was pretending to know but would end up leading them astray. However, seeing that everyone else had entered, they reluctantly followed suit.


    Qiao Ying went up to the third floor, entered the fourth room, randomly chose a bed, put down her things, and then went downstairs.


    "Quick, let''s follow her," the girls hurriedly followed.


    The male students upstairs also came down. The base was quiterge, and they encountered several patrolling soldiers along the way, walking with Qiao Ying for over a thousand meters before finally seeing five or sixrge ygrounds.


    They continued following Qiao Ying until they arrived at one of the ygrounds.


    In the vast yground, there was only their ss. They were worried if they hade to the wrong ce, but their stern instructor appeared.


    Other instructors also arrived one after another, but there were no other students in sight.


    Clearly, they had found the right ce, and they were the only ones who did.


    Li Shiyin and several other girls who had been leading with their sarcastic remarks had no choice but to stop. They were annoyed.


    "Not bad, out of so many sses, only your ss found the right dormitory and the right yground. It''s not aplete stupidity," the instructor remarked.


    The students heard this and were delighted, one by one looking towards Qiao Ying.


    "She''s amazing, she actually found the right ce. I don''t even understand these directions, and even if I did, I wouldn''t dare to be a hundred percent sure."


    "Yeah, not only is she beautiful, but she''s also so smart. It seems like heaven truly favors her."


    "Quiet, everyone," the stern instructor scolded, and instantly, silence fell.


    Then, the stern instructor nced at Qiao Ying.


    "In a row from left to right, ten students lined up, with the boys standing in the back."


    "You can''t even form a proper line. Did you forget your brains?!"


    Amidst the instructor''s grumbling, they finally managed to form a formation.


    Students from other sses started to arrive one after another.


    The stern-faced instructor, Instructor Hou, introduced himself and greeted the students with a professional but impersonal tone.


    Instructor Hou continued, "Although you managed to find the dormitory and the training ground, you didn''t arrive within the designated ten minutes. Since your ss is the first to arrive and today is the first day, I won''t punish you."


    "Now, put away anything unrted to military training."


    They were about to collect their phones.


    Facing the intimidating Instructor Hou, the students didn''t dare to utter a sound and obediently followed the instructions, surrendering their phones.


    Qiao Ying also handed over her phone. After all, she had just told Qin Han Yue the day before that students should behave like students.


    "Is everyone done surrendering their items?"


    "Yes, we''re done," the students shouted in unison.


    "You, step forward," Instructor Hou looked at Qiao Ying.


    "Have you finished surrendering your belongings?" he asked Qiao Ying, taking a nce at the watch on her wrist.


    Qiao Ying calmly took off her watch.


    Instructor Hou patiently waited for her. But in the next moment, he saw Qiao Ying tuck the watch she had taken off into her pocket.


    Instructor Hou frowned.


    Before he could explode in anger, Qiao Ying calmly said, "This item is valuable and shouldn''t be bumped around. I''ll take it back to the dormitory after the dismissal. I won''t wear it during the military training."


    Instructor Hou suppressed his anger. "If you can return within five minutes, bringing back the item and joining the assembly, I''ll let you wear it!"


    "Five minutes? How is that possible? I roughly calcted it just now. It''s more than two kilometers for a round trip, not to mention going up and down the stairs. Even a normal person would need at least ten minutes, and a professional would take seven to eight minutes. It requires great endurance," the students buzzed with voices.


    "He clearly wants her to give up."


    Li Shiyin and others watched Qiao Ying embarrassing herself, secretly delighted.


    Instructor Hou''s face turned ck, and his voice suddenly rose, "If you can''t do it, then surrender the item..."


    Before he could finish, Qiao Ying interrupted, "Three minutes."


    "What did you say?" Instructor Hou''s anger surged, thinking that Qiao Ying was causing trouble.


    "Three minutes, round trip. I''ll take the watch back," Qiao Ying''s tone changed, "But itcks a bit of fun this way. How about we make a bet, Instructor? We''ll see who reaches the dormitory first. If you win, I''ll give you the watch, and if I win, you''ll return my phone."


    She even yed it safe with just three minutes.

 Chapter 84: Outrun the instructor, shocked the crowd, and kicked.

    <h4>Chapter 84</h4>


    When Qiao Ying spoke, everyone was shocked.


    Instructor Hou''s face turned as ck as the bottom of a pot, and the students didn''t dare look him in the eye. Even the ss next door could feel the low pressureing from their side.


    "Are you serious?" Instructor Hou asked in a low voice.


    "Of course." As Qiao Ying spoke, she took the watch from her pocket again and put it back on her wrist in front of Instructor Hou.


    This was undoubtedly a naked provocation.


    Instructor Hou''s eyes darkened a few shades.


    The students didn''t dare make a sound, feeling every second was agony. Finally, Instructor Hou said, "Fine, I''ll race you."


    Instructor Hou and Qiao Ying stood side by side, one meter apart, facing the direction of the dorm building.


    Their activity attracted the attention of the instructor from the ss next door. He looked over and asked, "Old Hou, what are you doing?"


    Instructor Hou ignored hisrade.


    He said to Qiao Ying, "I''ll give you a 30 second head start."


    "No need." She had bullied him enough already, Qiao Ying thought.


    So ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth, Instructor Hou thought. She was clearly spoiled at home, never enduring the poisonous beatings of society. Her legs were just a bit faster than normal people''s, and she was so arrogant because of it. She needed to be taught a lesson to temper her spirit, or she wouldn''t settle down these next few days. If he didn''t teach her now, people would have to teach her once she entered society.


    "Humph, she really knows how to attract attention for herself. She thinks she grew four legs!" Li Shiyin said, rolling her eyes.


    Several of the girls agreed,paring herself to an instructor with military experience? That was clearly just trying to get attention.


    "She at least dared topete with the instructor. That takes guts. Winning or losing doesn''t matter anymore. If it were you guys... Pah! You don''t have the courage!" The boys spoke up for Qiao Ying.


    "Seeing how eagerly you''re speaking for her, drooling like you''ve never seen a girl before. Helping her talk, when she doesn''t even know who you guys are. All she has is a pretty face, it''s not like you can eat her face!" Li Shiyin disdained.


    "You can''t eat her face, but you guys can be jealous of it. Weren''t you the one making snide remarks about her not understanding directions earlier? Yet in the end you just followed her butt out of here."


    "Yeah! If it wasn''t for her, how could we have found the dorm first, and the training grounds first?"


    The students echoed each other back and forth.


    Suddenly, a whistle sounded, startling them.


    Before they could see clearly, they saw two figures shoot out like bullets from a barrel, disappearing beyond dozens of meters in the blink of an eye once their vision tracked over.


    "Holy sh*t holy sh*t holy sh*t! What did my eyes just see?!"


    "She''s running in front of the instructor!"


    "She left the instructor in the dust! Were those prosthetic cyborg legs she was wearing?!"


    "No, those legs must be the legendary flying legs technique."


    "Why don''t you just say she has invisible feet."


    Exmations and shocked voices rang out, one after another.


    asionally mixed with curses piercing to the bone.


    In a sh, the two figures disappeared into the distance.


    "Did she win? She must have won!"


    "She should have won. Didn''t you see? The instructor got left behind by a long way. F*cking awesome! Instead of going to Peking University she should just join the national athletics team. With that kind of ability she''d sweep all the gold medals in the world championships!"


    "F*ck, I want to go get my phone to record video of this!"


    Ten minutes passed without any sign of the two returning.


    The students craned their necks watching expectantly. Even instructors from other sses would sneak nces back in the direction they woulde from.


    "Hey, they''re back, they''re back! Look!"


    Everyone looked over. About 300 meters away, the two figures returned one after another. They were walking back. Qiao Ying strolled leisurely in front with her hands tucked into her coat pockets.


    Their ck instructor walked behind her.


    "So she won, right?"


    "She must have won."


    "Tsk tsk, how does the same outfit look so good on her?"


    Amidst the talk of the students, the two figures drew closer and closer. Everyone could clearly see the expressions on their faces. The one in front lookedpletely calm and rxed, like she was justing back from a leisurely stroll. The one behind...his face was so dark they didn''t dare meet his eyes.


    Qiao Ying walked back onto the training grounds. Under countless admiring and jealous gazes, she went to the basket of confiscated items and took her phone back out, putting it in her pocket.


    "Holy crap, she won!"


    "If that was me, I''d brag about it for the rest of my damn life!"


    "Shhh shhh, the instructor is back."


    The instructor came back to the training grounds with an ink-ck face. His gaze swept over the students who wanted to watch but didn''t dare meet his eyes.


    Then he blew his whistle. "Sound off!"


    "One!"


    "Two!"


    "Three..."


    After they finished sounding off, the instructor''s eyesnded on Qiao Ying''s figure amidst the ranks.


    "What''s your name?" the instructor asked.


    "Qiao Ying."


    When her name came out, whispers once again made the scene fall into chaos.


    "Qiao Ying? The prodigy who didn''t do hernguage arts homework but still tested a full 690 points?"


    "I heard our principal personally went to her house to snatch her away from other schools!"


    "Is it really her? I''ve seen interview videos of Qiao Ying, she looked much heavier, though her eyebrows really look alike."


    "There''s only one Qiao Ying in our ss, who else could it be!"


    "Yesterday which dumb*ss told me she weighed 150 catties! F*ck his ancestors to the 18th generation!"


    The instructor took in every bit of the students'' discussion. After listening clear as day, the instructor said: "Quiet!"


    He looked over Qiao Ying again.


    Military training formally began.


    Stand at attention, stand at ease, about face, standing position. For Qiao Ying who had endured ruthless training and assassin experience since she was young, this was undoubtedly child''s y.


    There were always a few slow-witted people in each ss who had trouble distinguishing left from right and front from back. The instructors tore into them relentlessly while training them and correcting them.


    Everyone silently epted the fiery baptism of the instructors, suffering in silence.


    Yet, among dozens of students, Instructor Hou could always pick out the most standard one who didn''t have a single w he could criticize.


    After practicing about turns and standing at attention for over half an hour under the zing son, the students were screaming inwardly in difort nonstop. Several of the girls with weaker constitutions had already started reporting physical difort. However, Instructor Hou was cold and unmoved.


    After practicing a while longer, Instructor Hou''s mood seemed to settle down somewhat. So he had them jogps around the track to rx their muscles and bones.


    Seeing Instructor Hou free up, instructors from other sses had their students start running too. Then they gathered around Instructor Hou to gossip. "What was going on earlier? You lost in a race?"


    "Don''t tell me it was. She''s just a little girl. Her legs haven''t even grown that fast yet. You were in the ''Hellfire'' special forces before retiring with that injured arm. Your legs aren''t injured!"


    "Old Hou, speak up. I''m dying of curiosity here. What''s the situation?"


    Facing hisrades'' nosy questions, Instructor Hou just frowned silently without answering. His eyes remained fixed on that petite figure leisurely jogging amidst the sea of students.


    "It''s nothing. Just a troublemaker." Instructor Hou said.


    "A troublemaker? That little girl?" Hearing Instructor Hou''s words, hisrades were astonished.


    They would have never imagined there would be a day the troublemaker of the infamous Hellfire special forces would call someone else a troublemaker.


    But wasn''t this girl getting a little carried away with her antics?


    Instructor Hou''s thoughts unconsciously drifted back to when he raced the girl.


    How far behind did she leave him? He didn''t know. Because by the time he reached the building, the upper floor was deathly silent without any sound of footsteps.


    By the time he went upstairs, she was already waiting for him by the door of the dormitory, breathing steady and expression tranquil.


    Compared to her, he was embarrassingly short of breath.


    The scary part was: he didn''t know how long she had waited for him!


    If he hadn''t seen it with his own eyes, even beating him to death wouldn''t have made him believe such a petite girl with tiny arms and legs could run so fast!


    "Instructor Hou, a student fell down and hurts too much to get back up." A student rushed over urgently.


    Instructor Hou regained his wits and immediately went over.


    Pushing through the crowd, he saw Li Shiyin sitting on the ground screaming painfully. Her pants leg was rolled up, revealing her calf badly swollen with a huge blue and purple bruise.


    After Instructor Hou examined it, he discovered the situation was quite serious.


    "How could she fall so badly?" This was clearly not from falling.


    "It was her. She deliberately tripped Shiyin!" Tang Xiaoguo pointed at Qiao Ying.


    Instructor Hou frowned at her.


    Qiao Ying stood with her hands tucked into her pockets, face tranquil without a trace of fluster. She looked down at Li Shiyin shrieking like ghosts and howling like wolves and said mildly, "Couldn''t it have been that you wanted to trip me up but ended up tripping yourself?"


    Qiao Ying''s kick was what caused Li Shiyin''s calf to swell up like that.


    Qiao Ying shifted her gaze to Tang Xiaoguo, tone nonchnt but with a hint of chill: "You sure pulled your leg back quickly. Slower by just a bit, then you''d be sitting on the ground crying with her."

 Chapter 85: She hurts, I also hurt; Qin Hanyue appeared in the military Area

    <h4>Chapter 85</h4>


    Tang Xiaoguo: "Instructor, you heard it. She admitted that she did it and wanted to trip me up."


    "Why would I trip you guys up when I''ve done nothing wrong?" Several male students stood up to speak for Qiao Ying.


    "Then why did she say Li Shiyin wanted to trip her up?" Tang Xiaoguo retorted immediately.


    "Jealousy, obviously. Anyone with eyes can see it clearly."


    The male students echoed in agreement.


    "You..."


    With her scheme exposed, Tang Xiaoguo was both angry and unable to refute.


    "Ins...Instructor Hou, I just saw, they took the initiative to get close to student Qiao." The pimple-faced male student who sat next to Qiao Ying on the bus plucked up the courage to speak up.


    After speaking, he quickly nced at Qiao Ying, his face flushed red again.


    "Don''t talk nonsense. You guys are clearly helping her because she''s pretty..." Tang Xiaoguo was unwilling to admit it, but was secretly extremely anxious.


    "All of you shut up and keep running. Don''t you guys want breakfast anymore?" Instructor Hou''s sentence caused the students to disperse like birds and beasts.


    Instructor Hou could see through these little girls'' tricks.


    He squatted down to piggyback the severely injured Li Shiyin and then looked at Qiao Ying before heading to the infirmary with the girl on his back.


    The instructor had note back for a long time.


    The students had almost puked from running, but none of them dared to stop. Seeing the next ss taking a break, they dared to take a rest under the trees.


    One by one, they copsed on the ground, hot and hungry.


    Only Qiao Ying sat alone ying on her phone as if nothing had happened, looking exceptionally refreshed and rxedpared to their sweat-drenched states.


    Everyone eyed her enviously.


    They envied her for having a phone to y with and for her freakishly good physical fitness.


    Finally, the instructor came back and everyone gathered immediately.


    "Attention, at ease, turn left. Destination, canteen, 1,500 meters away. Move out!"


    It was ten o''clock and they could finally eat breakfast. The students almost cried since the ss next door had finished eating and only their ss was left.


    The starving students charged towards the canteen with eyes red.


    Qiao Yinggged behind the team, walking unhurriedly.


    A person suddenly appeared beside her and she heard Instructor Hou''s sonorous voice: "You kicked quite fiercely back there. You almost broke her leg."


    "Hasn''t Instructor Hou learned physics? The effect of force is mutual. She''s hurt, I''m hurt too." What Qiao Ying wanted to say was: She had already reduced most of her strength. Otherwise, Li Shiyin''s leg bone would have snapped.


    "Sharp tongue. I hope you can maintain suchposure in a few days." Instructor Hou said.


    Qiao Ying: "I hope so for Instructor Hou too."


    Instructor Hou: "..."


    To call her a troublemaker was right indeed.


    After a day, the students'' initial anticipation and excitement hadpletely cooled down. Supporting each other with their folded beddings, they dragged their exhausted bodies back to the dormitory and copsed onto their beds. They didn''t even want to shower,pletely unwilling to move a muscle, and even envied the injured Li Shiyin for not having to take part in military training.


    In the instructors'' dormitory, Instructor Hou had his shirt off, exposing his muscr torso.


    Hisrade was applying medicinal wine to his left shoulder.


    "Why don''t you go see Dr. Ming again? You can hardly hold a gun now with that arm. If this continues, even eating will be a problem in the future. If it''s money youck, the brothers and I can chip in to help."


    Instructor Hou shook his head. He had long lost hope and looked to be taking things optimistically, saying, "My left hand can still shoot pretty urately now."


    Seeing his reaction, hisrade could only change the topic: "Was it that troublemaker from your ss who kicked and almost broke her ssmate''s leg this afternoon? I saw you in the..."


    Just then, someone knocked on the door.


    After Instructor Hou got dressed, he let the person in.


    Seeing that it was the sentry bringing a female student, Tang Xiaoguo, whom he recognized.


    Instructor Hou knew something must have happened again.


    Indeed, when he asked, that was the case.


    "Instructor Hou, Qiao Ying is missing."


    Hisradeughed. "That troublemaker again?"


    Instructor Hou frowned, rage welling up: "Didn''t I say not to leave the dormitory building? Are you guys treating my words as farts?" This was the military base, not their backyard to run around recklessly.


    Instructor Hou got up and walked out.


    Tang Xiaoguo hurriedly followed, feet stepping lightly. She thought gleefully that Qiao Ying would have no way of quibbling her way out this time.


    When Instructor Hou arrived at the dorm, the girl was indeed not there.


    A few girls began riling things up. Despite her numb and painful leg, Li Shiyin''s mouth did not forget to wag.


    Just as things were getting intense and Instructor Hou was about to look for Qiao Ying, Li Shiyin suddenly shrieked at the door, scaring many people.


    A cold female voice followed lightly: "You guys are talking about me?"


    Everyone looked back.


    They saw Qiao Ying standing at the door somehow unnoticed, like a ghost. She had her arms crossedzily against the doorframe looking at them.


    "Where did you go?" Instructor Hou asked heavily


    "The toilet. Need a report?" Qiao Ying retorted.


    "You''re lying. You didn''t go to the toilet at all. The toilet is on the left but you clearly went downstairs on the right just now. Also, who takes that long in the toilet?" Li Shiyin swore to expose Qiao Ying: "Your lies totally suck."


    Instructor Hou asked again: "I''m asking you one more time, where did you go?"


    Qiao Ying: "The toilet."


    Alright, she did sneak out. Out of boredom, she had wandered all over the military base and even took a stroll around the office of their highest-rankingmander. But she really didn''t do anything else. She was aw-abiding citizen.


    Instructor Hou stared at Qiao Ying for a few seconds without saying anything more, only reminding them again not to leave the dorm building.


    As he walked past Qiao Ying, he lowered his voice: "Behave yourself. This is not a ce for you to fool around."


    Qiao Ying did not react much. She only lightly turned her gaze to Li Shiyin''s group, and while her eyes held no emotion, it made Li Shiyin andpany feel a ghastly chill and pressure.


    Once downstairs, Instructor Hou asked the sentry: "Did any female studentse back just now?"


    The sentry said: "No."


    Instructor Hou looked up towards the third floor.


    Two dayster,


    Arge truck full of new thermal weapons drove into the military base.


    In front was a ck Maybach with the license te [¾©A0000].


    Upon seeing the visitor, the basemander Major General Shangguan Qingmu was even happier than when seeing his own eighty-year-old dad. He personally came out to wee them and brought the guest into his office, serving good tea.


    Personally handing a cup of hot tea, Shangguan Qingmu confirmed again: "Master Qin, all this just for free?"


    "With greater poweres greater responsibility. As a Hua Country citizen, contributing within my capacity for the country is only right." Qin Hanyue sat leisurely on the sofa, legs crossed.


    Shangguan Qingmu happily pped his thigh.


    "Good man! I''ll definitely have a banner personally delivered to your residenceter as thanks. It will read: Warm-hearted Citizen Qin, Hanyue, Moving Hua Country''s Top Ten Sweethearts."


    "Reporting Major General, countingplete. 95 assault rifles, ten boxes, Barrett sniper rifles, five boxes..."


    Listening to the soldier''s report, Shangguan Qingmu grinned from ear to ear. Half a pot of teater, he enthusiastically invited Qin Hanyue to the canteen.


    Qin Hanyue: "No need to entertain me. Carry on with your matters."


    Shangguan Qingmu: "Really nothing else?"


    It was rather suspicious that he had personallye sending so many valuable goods without the slightest sign. It left Shangguan Qingmu feeling rather uneasy.


    "I just drove by and saw many students. Are those Capital University''s freshmen in military training?" Qin Hanyue suddenly asked.


    "Yes! Shall I bring you to take a look? To feel the vigor of the youths." Shangguan Qingmu said.

 Chapter 86: Qin Han more send sunscreen; shooting, play a few rings good

    <h4>Chapter 86</h4>


    "No need." Qin Hanyue stood up and walked to the desk.


    Shangguan Qingmu watched him pick up the telescope on his desk, then walked to the window and said, "I can see fine from here."


    Shangguan Qingmu: "???"


    Two hundred meters away, the obstacle course.


    Qiao Ying broke the military district''s 150-meter obstacle course record with astonishing speed, leading their highest record by a full eight seconds.


    The whole scene was shocked at first, then the atmosphere became out of control.


    "Old Hou, this 150-meter obstacle course record was set by you back in the day. How much was your time again?" asked the instructor next door after calming down, eyes fixed on Qiao Ying who was slowly walking back, he shook his head and sighed: "She''s superhuman."


    Instructor Hou didn''t respond. His eyes were also fixed on Qiao Ying. After a while, Instructor Hou said: "She didn''t go all out."


    [I hope you can maintain thisposure in a few days]


    [I hope so does Instructor Hou]


    Instructor Hou suddenly remembered his conversation with Qiao Ying.


    "Didn''t go all out?" The instructor next door was shocked. He nodded: "Good soldier material. Pity she''s a girl."


    "Can you see from here?" Shangguan Qingmu squeezed to the window and looked at Qin Hanyue.


    Then he looked out the window at the trainees in military uniforms on the yground, he couldn''t tell one from another at all.


    "Who are you looking at?" But Shangguan Qingmu found Qin Hanyue staring in one direction, apparently with a target in mind.


    Instead of answering, Qin Hanyue asked back: "Is there anything different about the new military trainees this yearpared to previous years?"


    "It''s the same every year, what do you mean?"


    "For example, are there any trainees who stand out significantly in physical fitness?"


    "Stand out? Those chicks whose arms and legs haven''t even grown strong?" Shangguan Qingmu found Qin Hanyue more and more strange.


    Qin Hanyue''s eyebrows ticked slightly. So naive?


    Or has word not reached Shangguan Qingmu''s ears?


    Given his understanding of Qiao Ying, it was highly likely thetter.


    So Qin Hanyue stood by the window watching for over half an hour.


    Finally, he put down his telescope and left the window.


    And at the moment he turned around, Qiao Ying who was dozens of meters away following the troops to the canteen looked up at the window...


    Qin Hanyue: "I brought some things for the female military trainees, please help distribute themter."


    Shangguan Qingmu: ¡°Oh? You brought things for the female students?¡±


    Sure enough, something was up, the plot was as big as the yground!


    The soldier next to Shangguan Qingmu whispered in his ear, "Some sunscreen and mosquito repellent."


    After listening, Shangguan Qingmu asked Qin Hanyue directly, "What on earth are you up to today?"


    Qin Hanyue: "Just doing my bit to care for the flowers of our mothend, it was convenient."


    Qiao Ying arrived at the canteente, there were only a few buns and in congee left.


    "Here, have this." A sumptuous meal was handed over.


    Qiao Ying turned her head to look, the face seemed a bit familiar.


    She remembered, wasn''t this the so-called school grass that the original owner had a crush on at Yun City No.7 Middle School, called Xu something Chen?


    Qiao Ying has an extremely good memory, almost photographic.


    It was a pity that in her previous life as Blood Shadow, the number of people she met and things she experienced added up to more than the salt she had eaten. People like Xu Mingchen were nobodies to her. If it wasn''t for the original owner''s deep impression of him, she wouldn''t have wasted brain space remembering him.


    Qiao Ying nced at him, took a bite of the bun, and walked away with the bowl of congee.


    "Even the School Prince of the Finance Department Xu Mingchen is flirting with Qiao Ying now."


    "I flirt as a woman, let alone a man. I hate myself for not having that thing, otherwise I would...damn it, can that School Prince stay away from my goddess? It''s best for the goddess to be beautiful alone!"


    "Whether to say it or not, that 150-meter obstacle just now was really divine, she just flew, even our instructors were shocked stiff."


    With winning the long run race against the instructor and getting back her phone before, and shocking the whole scene at the obstacle course after, within three short days, almost everyone knew that the Computer Science department had a girl whose fitness rivaled that of the instructors.


    Not only is she extremely beautiful, she is also the study queen that the principal had personally recruited, and she speaks astonishingly boldly. Her physical and psychological qualities are insanely strong. Qiao Ying has be the core focus wherever she goes for the new students without phones to kill time.


    The school year hasn''t even officially started, but she has already be a famous figure at Capital University.


    Even the instructors were talking about it: that fitness level is not just beyond them, it can rival even special force soldiers who train daily.


    After lunch, Qiao Ying was distributed two bottles of sunscreen, and a bunch of mosquito repellents. Qiao Ying didn''t need the sunscreen herself, but the mosquito repellent was quite good, with them being on the mountainside and all, there were a lot of mosquitoes and bugs.


    "Oh my god, this brand of sunscreen is so expensive! I have always wanted to buy it but didn''t dare. Now I''ve immediately obtained two bottles, Mom, your girl is moving up in life."


    "These mosquito repellent things are also really ssy, and the spray smells so nice."


    "Capital University is too imposing!"


    "I heard from sisters in the other ss that their instructors said it was sent by a graduate senior brother of ours."


    "A senior brother sent it? So I knew it, there has been no precedents of Capital University sending students sunscreen before."


    "So much sunscreen and mosquito repellent, how much money is that total? Which kind-hearted senior brother did such good deeds anonymously, I want to marry him!"


    "Why didn''t the male students get any? Discriminatory, isn''t it? A bottle of sunscreen would have worked too, bros have been roasting into jerky these few days!"


    The most anticipated part of Capital University''s military training is undoubtedly shooting.


    Students who had been tormented by the instructors for days finally perked up once they heard shooting was in the morning schedule today.


    Shooting range,


    the male students were excited to death, queuing up with fists clenched.


    "Just 30 rings? I can even exceed 30 rings with my eyes closed, when ites to shooting balloons at the night market, I never miss."


    "That''s quite good, with 70 rings."


    "I just heard someone over there got 75 rings."


    "It''s finally our turn!"


    Instructor Hou: "Quiet down everyone, one row of male students into position, the rest get ready."


    The instructor from the other ss came over: "Old Hou, how about wepete between our two sses to see whose sum of rings is higher?"


    Instructor Hou: "Your ss has more students than ours by seven to eight."


    The other instructor: "Then let''s select one each for theparison, the one with the highest ring count. The loser treats the other to drinks next holiday."


    Instructor Hou: "... "


    The other instructor: "What''s there to fear? Don''t you have a troublemaker? Who knows, maybe there''ll be a big surprise."


    Instructor Hou nced at Qiao Ying and said: "However capable one is, she''s still one of 18 little girls. What can she do besides touching a gun?"


    "So do you dare to take the bet or not?"


    "It''s on."


    "Then it''s agreed, we just had someone who scored 87 rings."


    Qiao Ying tilted her head slightly, watching the shooting students in front. No one knew what she was thinking, but her subtle expressions seemed rather interesting, it was hard to tell whether it was disdain or something else.


    The row in front finished reporting their scores. Instructor Hou said: "Next row, go on up." His gaze swept past Qiao Ying.


    Instructor Hou: "Legs in a V-shape, straight. I''ve demonstrated it who knows how many times already, can''t even get into prone position properly? Are your brains made of pig meat? Taught it so many times yet you still can''t load bullets..."


    50 meter shooting distance, prone shooting.


    Qiao Yingy prone on the ground and lightly tossed the 10 distributed nk bullets. She shook her head slightly, also feeling amused.


    Unhurriedly, she steadily loaded the bullets. Qiao Ying thought: Having been an assassin for so many years, didn''t expect there woulde a day I get to use nk bullets.


    At Shadow, even newbies got to train with live rounds. Those bullets were spent like they cost nothing.


    Instructor Hou was still correcting other students.


    After loading the bullets, Qiao Ying pulled back the bolt, took aim.


    It''s been so many years since she''s done target practice. And with stationary targets too.


    How many rings should she shoot?


    Instructor Hou went around checking each student, scolding almost everyone. By the time he got to Qiao Ying, he had noments.


    Instructor Hou: "Ready...fire!"

 Chapter 87: Amazing results, identity is doubted; Old acquaintance again

    <h4>Chapter 87</h4>


    "Bang, bang, bang, bang..."


    As soon as Instructor Hou gave themand, before the echoes had even dissipated in the air, Qiao Ying had already fired ten bullets.


    In contrast, the other participants were still struggling to aim for their second shot. Some of the timid girls were so frightened by the sound of the gunfire and the recoil that they even dropped their guns.


    Instructor Hou stood beside Qiao Ying, and upon hearing the consecutive gunshots, he lowered his head to look. He saw that Qiao Ying had already finished shooting.


    First, he nced at Qiao Ying, and then he looked at the target fifty meters away from her, but unfortunately, it was difficult to see clearly.


    Finally, after waiting for the other students to finish shooting, Instructor Hou immediately instructed the distant instructor to report the scores, from left to right.


    "25 points, 33 points, 46 points, 44 points... a perfect 10."


    "A perfect 10? Wow, did her eyes sit on her buttocks?"


    "Who is it? So bad that even a perfect 10 missed the target?"


    The crowd mocked andughed, but when they looked at thest target, they discovered that it was actually shot by Qiao Ying. The boys immediately fell silent.


    "Come on, it''s normal for girls to be bad at shooting. This is something that boys like to y with. What''s so funny about it?"


    "That''s right, nobody is perfect. She''s already excellent in every aspect, so what if she''s slightlycking in this one?"


    "Seriously, it''s enough. She missed the target with nine shots, and thest shot was a perfect 10. She must be the best in the entire grade." Tang Xiaoguo disdainfully rolled her eyes at those boys. "They''re such bootlickers."


    "It seems you''re right. Even with her outstanding skills, she''s still just a little girl who can y with guns," the adjacent instructor said with a smile to Instructor Hou. "I won''t be polite with this wine then."


    The adjacent instructor continued to look at Qiao Ying with admiration and said, "But her physical fitness is much harder to train than marksmanship. It''s a rare talent."


    "Nine shots missed the target," the instructor reporting the scores shouted at this moment.


    "Missed the target nine times? Hit the bullseye once? A perfect 10?"


    "Call her bad, but she hit the bullseye with one shot. Call her talented, but she missed the target nine times. What kind of luck is my goddess having?"


    Tang Xiaoguo snorted, "It''s obvious. That one shot was clearly a fluke."


    Missed the target nine times? Instructor Hou and the adjacent instructor exchanged a nce, and then they both looked at Qiao Ying together.


    Then, Instructor Hou took a step towards the target in the distance.


    Before he even approached, he asked the instructor reporting the scores, "Missed the target nine times?"


    "Yes."


    As he got closer and took a look, there was indeed only one bullet hole on the target.


    Wait a minute, something''s not right.


    He looked closer, and Instructor Hou''s pupils contracted in disbelief. He immediately reached out and touched the only bullet hole.


    "Is there a problem?" The adjacent instructor walked over.


    Instructor Hou didn''t respond, he just looked at the adjacent instructor with aplex expression. Thetter realized that something was wrong and asked, "What''s the matter?"


    Then he looked at the target and his gaze gradually became focused. After a moment, he bent down and leaned closer to take a look. "This bullet hole..."


    For quite a while,


    The adjacent instructor looked at Instructor Hou in disbelief and eximed, "Wow, all of them hit the same bullet hole."


    There were no missed shots. The reason there was only one bullet hole was that all ten bullets went through the same hole!


    One bullet hole, but with multiple bullet marks.


    Although it wasn''t possible to determine the exact number of bullet marks, based on the strength of these shots, there were definitely ten without a doubt!


    "Is it possible that even you, once the most formidable sniper in the ''Hellfire'' Special Forces, can''t aplish this?"


    The neighboring instructor was a bit stunned, looking at Qiao Ying in the distance, his face filled with astonishment. Had a student really achieved this?


    At a distance of fifty meters, with ample shooting experience, it''s possible to have three or four bullets hit the same bullet hole.


    But to ensure that all ten bullets hit the same bullet hole, what level of shooting skill and stability is required?


    During Instructor Hou''s peak period, the highest record at a distance of fifty meters was five bullets in one bullet hole.


    However, considering the influence of wind speed, those five bullets would take at least five minutes to shoot.


    But how long did Qiao Ying take with her ten bullets just now?


    Instructor Hou, standing next to her, listened attentively.


    For her, wind speed and external factors were like nonexistent.


    To achieve such terrifying skill, one must wonder to what extent she had trained. The neighboring instructor said, "I''ve truly been enlightened today."


    "Female snipers are already a rare breed, and her skill..." The neighboring instructor shook his head, too stunned for words.


    Instructor Hou, who had remained silent all along, now looked towards Qiao Ying in the distance and announced to the students, "Qiao Ying, one hundred points!"


    "One hundred points? Wasn''t it supposed to be ten points?"


    "Let''s go and take a look."


    "This student''s identity is somewhat suspicious. I''ll report to the generalter. You stay here and keep an eye on her, don''t tip our hand." Instructor Hou quickly finished speaking and pulled the target out of the ground.


    The neighboring instructor was startled, and his expression grew serious.


    Indeed, it was too suspicious. How could an ordinary student in their teens possess such shooting ability surpassing professional snipers?


    Physical training earlier could be exined by superior innate motor cells, but shooting¡ªwithout prior experience with guns or years of professional training, such skill was absolutely impossible, even for a genius.


    Considering all these factors, it was truly suspicious.


    Before arge group of students came running over,


    Instructor Hou took the target and left.


    The students were puzzled, unaware of what Instructor Hou and the others were studying with Qiao Ying''s target, and how it had changed from ten points to one hundred points. And then they took the target away.


    "How many points did she actually score? The difference between ten and one hundred points is too vast. Could it be that there was a mistake in scoring?"


    Under the scorching sun,


    They waited from morning until noon.


    Finally, Instructor Hou, apanied by two armed soldiers, returned.


    The students became a little nervous at their imposing appearance and dared not make a sound.


    Instructor Hou only called for Qiao Ying.


    "What happened?"


    "I don''t know. It can''t be because of that target, right?"


    Then,


    Qiao Ying was brought to Shangguan Qingmu''s office.


    Upon entering, Qiao Ying saw a military officer with his back facing her, examining her target. When he turned around, Qiao Ying noticed the shoulder insignia¡ªa sheaf of wheat with three stars, the rank of a general.


    That face seemed familiar, as if she had seen it somewhere.


    Seeing Qiao Ying first nce at his shoulder insignia, and then at his face, Shangguan Qingmu smiled and asked, "What are you looking at?"


    "What''s your name?" Qiao Ying asked directly.


    Instructor Hou immediately reprimanded, "Qiao Ying, this is General Shangguan, you mustn''t be disrespectful."


    Is it considered disrespectful to just ask for a name? Qiao Ying, who despite being young, was revered as an elder in multiple fields as the Blood Shadow, truly didn''t know that it was disrespectful.


    Shangguan Qingmu raised his hand to stop Instructor Hou, indicating that it was fine, and then smiled at Qiao Ying, saying, "I''m Shangguan Qingmu."


    The name sounded familiar.


    Qiao Ying carefully recollected and remembered seeing him before.


    It was just that back then, Shangguan Qingmu was still a Major General.


    "You shot this target?" Shangguan Qingmu asked.


    "Yeah, any problem?" Qiao Ying nced at the target.


    "May I see your palms?" Shangguan Qingmu said.


    Qiao Ying nced at the office.


    There were only three people present: Instructor Hou, Shangguan Qingmu, and amunication soldier, but there were quite a few people outside the office.


    Qiao Ying generously spread open both hands, palms white and tender, fingers slender, and there were no calluses on the tiger''s mouth of either hand.


    This was very strange.


    To have such marksmanship and yet no calluses on the tiger''s mouth.


    Was it their first time handling a gun? Impossible.


    "Can you tell me how you achieved such results without any calluses on the tiger''s mouth?" Shangguan Qingmu wore a smile on his face, but there was an imposing aura that wasn''t born out of anger.


    Qiao Ying asked, "What are you suspecting me of?"

 Chapter 88: Qin Hanyue Reappeared in the Military area: She is my Qin Family

    <h4>Chapter 88</h4>


    Qiao Ying was straightforward.


    Shangguan Qingmu suppressed his smile and stared at Qiao Ying, saying, "Qiao Ying, a resident of Yun City, born in the year XX at Yun City Jiangxia District People''s Hospital, a family of five..."


    As the details of her identity were gradually revealed, Qiao Ying frowned in displeasure.


    Her gaze turned cold. "Investigating me?"


    Shangguan Qingmu replied, "A regr teenage schoolgirl who outran Instructor Hou, whoes from a special forces background, broke the 150-meter obstacle race record at our military district, and achieved a score today that even professional snipers couldn''t achieve. We can''t help but have doubts."


    "What are you suspecting?" Qiao Ying asked. "That I''m a spy for some country?"


    Shangguan Qingmu retorted, "You dare to say it."


    Qiao Ying challenged, "So, did you find anything?"


    "We will conduct further investigation. The military training ends tomorrow. Until we rify your identity and confirm there are no issues, you will need to stay here and cooperate with us. Once everything is cleared, we will personally escort you back to school," Shangguan Qingmu exined.


    Foreign infiltration has be a serious problem, and this time it may have reached Capital University, or even their military.


    They had no choice but to investigate, to take it seriously.


    "How should I cooperate?" Qiao Ying asked. "Are you going to lock me up?"


    Shangguan Qingmu replied, "If you don''t mind, you can stay in my office for two days. I will personally take care of you during that time."


    "What if I do mind and refuse to cooperate?" Qiao Ying challenged.


    "That''s not up to you," Shangguan Qingmu replied.


    The two of them confronted each other, sensing the chilling aura emanating from the other. Shangguan Qingmu was amazed that a young girl possessed such formidable presence, and he started to take Qiao Ying more seriously.


    Well, they were just doing their job, serving the country and the people with dedication and sincerity. It wasmendable.


    me it on her own high-profile actions.


    Qiao Yingposed herself and reminded herself that she was just an ordinary student now. She couldn''t act recklessly and simply walk away under their watchful eyes, as she had done in the past.


    "You managed to find only this basic information in two hours? Your investigative skills arecking," Qiao Yingmented, not bothering to look at Instructor Hou''s expression. She then asked, "Can I make a phone call?"


    Shangguan Qingmu exchanged a nce with Instructor Hou.


    "Yes, you can make the call here," Shangguan Qingmu said.


    "Of course," Qiao Ying replied.


    She took out her phone from her pocket.


    Shangguan Qingmu appeared patient as he waited, but he walked over to themunication soldier and whispered, "Immediately intercept the signal and monitor her conversation. Find out who she''s talking to."


    Qiao Ying dialed a number on her phone and moved her ear slightly, contemting whether to say to them, "Should I slow down my call? Wait for you?"


    Or perhaps she should directly bring the person over and let them investigate face to face?


    After finishing the call, themunication soldier returned and whispered to Shangguan Qingmu, "We couldn''t intercept any signals."


    Shangguan Qingmu furrowed his brow, his expression growing even more serious.


    Qiao Ying thought to herself, "If you can intercept, then I''m useless."


    Shangguan Qingmu looked at Qiao Ying, about to say something, when the phone on his desk rang.


    He went over and answered it.


    Instructor Hou was close to Qiao Ying, and just a moment ago, he attempted to eavesdrop on her conversation but couldn''t hear anything.


    Her phone must have been modified because, with his sharp hearing at such a close distance, it was impossible for him not to hear anything.


    Shangguan Qingmu held the phone and said, "Oh, why do you have time to call me? Ah? What did you say? You''re from the Qin family?"


    Shangguan Qingmu was slightly stunned and looked up at Qiao Ying, who was standing there.


    Then he switched hands with the phone and said, "Let me confirm with you, this female student named Qiao Ying from Yun City, is she from your Qin family?"


    On the other end of the phone, a man with a deep and maic voice replied, "Yes, she is from my Qin family."


    Qin family? Which Qin family? Could it be... Instructor Hou nced at Qiao Ying, then looked at Shangguan Qingmu''s expression.


    When Qiao Ying made the phone call in front of them earlier, she told the other person that she was suspected of being a spy from a certain country due to her outstanding performance and asked them to intervene and exin.


    At that time, Instructor Hou thought to himself: Indeed, she is still too naive. This is a serious matter, and it can''t be brushed off with just a few connections.


    Even the so-called "Mr. Qin" mentioned by her might be investigated by them, and it could end up causing a lot of trouble.


    And now...


    Upon hearing Qiao Ying asking for help through the phone call, Shangguan Qingmu''s thoughts were exactly the same as Instructor Hou''s.


    And now... he put down the phone andughed, "It''s a misunderstanding, she''s our own people."


    Instructor Hou observed the situation and thought to himself: It seems that it really is that Qin family.


    Qiao Ying asked, "Can I go now?"


    "Um..." Shangguan Qingmu actually wanted to say something.


    For example, apologize to Qiao Ying,fort her, praise her excellent marksmanship, but it seemed that Qiao Ying didn''t need any of that.


    He could only smile and nod, "Yes, you can go back to military training. Everything is fine now."


    After Qiao Ying left,


    Instructor Hou confirmed, "She is from the Qin family?"


    Shangguan Qingmu nodded, "I knew it. That kid from the Qin family suddenly sent us so many good equipment."


    "And even sent sunscreen and mosquito repellent to the female students. It turns out that sending equipment was just a cover-up, and sending sunscreen to the little girl is the real intention."


    Shangguan Qingmu only now realized that when Qiao Ying said it took them two hours to find out such little information, she meant that they didn''t find out about her rtionship with Qin Hanyue.


    Shangguan Qingmu then pointed at the window, "He was using a telescope to look over there. I thought there was a younger generation of the Qin family in military training, so I specifically asked around, wanting to show him some care. I even investigated a bunch of people in Beijing with the surname Qin, but it turns out the person is surnamed Qiao."


    "I never would have thought that our entire military district would be basking in the radiance of a little girl."


    "I didn''t realize that the dignified Qin family''s Third Young Master, known for his self-discipline, would turn out to be an irresponsible ruler in ancient times. Sending so many things just to have a reason toe and deliver sunscreen and then using a telescope to take a closer look at people."


    "This extravagant kid truly lives up to his reputation."


    If she is rted to Qin Hanyue, then it''s not surprising even if Qiao Ying has six arms and three heads. After all, Qin family members are not ordinary.


    After having lunch, Qiao Ying returned to her dormitory to rest.


    As soon as she entered, she heard several girls discussing her shooting score. When they saw here in, they all fell silent.


    Just as she was about to rest,


    Instructor Hou appeared at the door and knocked.


    "Qiao Ying,e with me."


    Qiao Ying''s face showed a hint of impatience, but she still stood up and followed Instructor Hou, asking as they walked, "What''s the matter this time?"


    Instructor Hou replied, "You''ll know when we get there."


    Finishing his sentence, Instructor Hou discreetly sized up Qiao Ying.


    The female students in the dormitory started discussing in whispers, "Why are they looking for her again?"


    "Could it be because she''s physically fit and caught the attention of a high-ranking officer who wants to recruit her into the military?"


    "Tsk, all she can do is run a fewps. Do you think high-ranking officers have nothing better to do? They wouldn''t bother with such trivial matters."


    Qiao Ying followed Instructor Hou and arrived once again at Shangguan Qingmu''s office.


    Two people were sitting on the sofa.


    Shangguan Qingmu was facing the door, while the man had his back turned, dressed in a suit with legs crossed, engaged in conversation with Shangguan Qingmu.


    "Ah, you''re here," Shangguan Qingmu said when he saw Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying walked over, looked at Qin Hanyue sitting on the sofa, and said, "Didn''t we already rify things over the phone? Why did you make a special trip?"


    Qiao Ying''s words and tone surprised Shangguan Qingmu, who widened his eyes in astonishment.


    It was definitely the first time Shangguan Qingmu had heard someone speak to Qin Hanyue in such a manner, not even addressing him by name.


    In both thewful and uwful circles, anyone who encountered Qin Hanyue would respectfully and politely address him as "Third Master Qin."


    Not to mention using such a tone to speak to him.


    Qin Hanyue turned his head and looked at her. "It''s not far. I thought making this trip would put your mind at ease."


    Just like that? Why couldn''t she believe it?


    Qin Hanyue patted the seat next to him, wearing a slight smile. "Have a seat."


    Qiao Ying walked over and sat down, crossing her legsfortably.


    Shangguan Qingmu observed the identical sitting posture and even the direction their legs were crossed, and his gossiping heart began to flutter.


    Qin Hanyue put down his legs, picked up a water bottle and a cup, carefully rinsed the cup with water, then poured water into it and handed it to Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying epted it and took a few sips.


    Shangguan Qingmu thought to himself, "I''ve never seen a scene like this before."


    Qin Hanyue asked, "How have these past few days been?"


    Qiao Ying replied, "Not as enjoyable as being in M Continent."


    As she spoke, she reached out to ce the cup back on the table.


    Unfortunately, the table was a bit far and she couldn''t reach it.


    Just as Qiao Ying was about to put her leg down and lean over to ce the cup, Qin Hanyue reached out and took the cup from her, putting it back on the table.


    Shangguan Qingmu couldn''t help but gasp. "I''ve never seen a scene like this before either."

 Chapter 89: Face to face Qin Han over the corner; Qiao classmate and a person I know is very similar

    <h4>Chapter 89</h4>


    Qin Hanyue: "I''m thinking of going to M State to y during the next month''s National Day long vacation or winter vacation."


    Qiao Ying: "Forget it, there''s nothing to do there, what''s the point of going?" After speaking, she nced at him: "Judging by Mr. Qin''s tone, do you want to go together? Don''t you rarely go there?"


    Qin Hanyue: "With apanion, the journey will be much more interesting than before, so I''m naturally willing to go more often."


    Qiao Ying: "To watch me make a scene?"


    Qin Hanyue thought for a moment: "I certainly can''t say that, but during that time in M State, the scenes I watched were indeed all caused by Miss Qiao."


    Qiao Ying: "......"


    He was indeed sincere.


    Shangguan Qingmu interjected: "Let me cut in, what do you call it, you two seem to be quite familiar with each other?" He looked back and forth at the two.


    Just from the series of actions of pouring water, handing over water, and receiving water, the two were as natural as an old married couple who had lived together for more than ten years. Obviously such things had happened countless times in their daily interactions.


    Just this was enough to make him firmly believe there was something between them if he were to be beaten to death.


    As a result, it was "Mr. Qin" and "Miss Qiao" as soon as they opened their mouths.


    Shangguan Qingmu: "Are you two not in a boyfriend and girlfriend rtionship?"


    Qiao Ying raised an eyebrow slightly: "Boyfriend and girlfriend?" She nced at Qin Hanyue and asked Shangguan Qingmu, "Why do you think so?"


    Shangguan Qingmu pointed at Qin Hanyue and said, "Didn''t he say on the phone that you are his Qin family person? What else could you be other than his Qin Hanyue''s woman? "


    Qin Hanyue made a fist and coughed lightly into it: "Cough..." The corners of his mouth that were blocked curled up slightly.


    "There could be many more possibilities, friends, neighbors. Also, I''m not interested in old guys." Qiao Ying''s expression was indifferent.


    Old guys?


    The curled corners of Qin Hanyue''s mouth froze and he turned his head to look at her.


    Shangguan Qingmu couldn''t hold back hisugh.


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Mr. Qines from a prestigious family with excellent innate and acquired conditions that ordinary people can¡¯tpare to. I can¡¯t marry above my station.¡±


    That should be good enough, right? Qiao Ying thought.


    She asked Qin Hanyue to help out because it was convenient and appropriate. Her friends were all half ck and half white, and ck outweighed white. Although Cheng Jingyan and Lawyer Cheng looked decent on the surface, she was currently wearing Qiao Ying¡¯s skin, so naturally it was not very convenient to bother them.


    Just to confirm her identity, she still had to get herself involved. Qiao Ying would certainly not take this bad deal that loses money.


    Qin Hanyue: Why did her words sound so false to his ears?


    Shangguan Qingmu held back hisugh: ¡°Miss Qiao, I have a son who is only a few years older than you. He is very talented and also in the army. He is now a major general. Do you want me to give you his WeChat? My son doesn¡¯t like those delicate youngdies from big families. He likes girls like you, Miss Qiao, who speak boldly. His shooting skills are also top notch. You two must have something inmon to talk about."


    Before Qiao Ying could speak,


    Qin Hanyue said, "I''ve met your son. He is indeed excellent, but his temperament is a bit too dull. I''m afraid two quiet people won''t get along when together."


    Qiao Ying: She seldom talked?


    Shangguan Qingmu: "That''s called stable. Do you think the lively, joking and glib Miss Qiao would like that? When meeting someone she likes, she would naturally talk more."


    Qin Hanyue: "Miss Qiao just said she was still very young, not to mention she just started college, so she should focus on her studies first."


    Shangguan Qingmu: ¡°They can date first. My son can wait three to five years, no problem.¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°But I heard that your son is a confirmed bachelor.¡±


    Shangguan Qingmu: ¡°Don¡¯t talk nonsense. As his dad I¡¯ve never heard of this. Alright alright, I¡¯m just joking, I won¡¯t argue with you.¡±


    Qin Hanyue withdrew his gaze to look at the person next to him, but thetter was ying with her mobile phone,pletely ignoring them.


    This made him and Shangguan Qingmu seem to have nothing better to do.


    "I remember that Beijing University collects phones during military training. Howe you still have yours?" Qiao Ying said she performed exceptionally but didn''t give specifics.


    Qiao Ying didn''t even lift her head: "I raced the instructor and got my phone back after beating him."


    Qin Hanyue smiled, seeming to understand.


    At this time, he noticed the watch on Qiao Ying''s wrist again. The workmanship was somewhat rough and he couldn¡¯t recognize the brand. It was obviously a shoddy product.


    After living together for two months, Qin Hanyue realized that Qiao Ying was picky about everything, so this watch couldn¡¯t have been bought by her.


    "Is the watch newly bought?"


    "Yeah."


    Qin Hanyue looked at the watch. At this moment, he suddenly heard Qiao Ying ask him, "Why didn''t I see Assistant Qin?"


    When he heard this, Qin Hanyue''s gaze moved from her watch to her face. His eyes narrowed slightly as he asked, "Why are you asking about him?"


    Qiao Ying: "Just asking randomly."


    Could he still be recuperating from his injuries in M State?


    Qin Hanyue gave a murmur of acknowledgment.


    He involuntarily recalled that when Qiao Ying received a box of wine from her friend in M State, Qin Yan was nearby, and the two seemed to chat quite happily.


    How old was Qin Yan this year? 27, not much younger than him.


    His looks and status were decent.


    Could this watch be from that brat Qin Yan?


    With Qin Yan¡¯s sry, there was no reason for him to buy such a shoddy product.


    Not to mention Qin Yan was still in M State, so how did he send it?


    Qin Hanyue thought a lot before silently shaking his head to reject the idea: Impossible, she couldn''t have taken a fancy to Qin Yan.


    Lost in thought, Qin Hanyue didn''t hear Qiao Ying talking to him at first until he came to his senses and saw Qiao Ying looking at him strangely.


    "Hmm? What did you say?" Qin Hanyue''s expression was normal.


    "I said the mosquito repellent spray is quite good." Qiao Ying gave him a strange look, then nced at her watch.


    Qin Hanyue''s eyes lit up slightly, his face showing a smile. "It''s good that Miss Qiao likes it."


    So she knew.


    With her vignce, it made sense that she would discover him staring at her with binocrs for more than half an hour.


    But it was still a pleasant surprise.


    "Does Mr. Qin like my watch?" Qiao Ying lifted her wrist.


    Qin Hanyue opened his mouth but didn''t get to speak before Qiao Ying said, "This watch was a gift from someone else, so unfortunately I can''t pass it on to Mr. Qin. I''ll pick one out and personally give it to Mr. Qin when there is a chance in the future."


    Qin Hanyue: "Then I''ll be waiting."


    Shangguan Qingmu had been staring at Qiao Ying for a long time. Qin Hanyue asked, "What are you looking at, General Shangguan?"


    Thetter came back to his senses and smiled. "No, it''s just Miss Qiao reminds me of someone, a particrly capable person."


    Qin Hanyue: "Oh?"


    Shangguan Qingmu''s words reminded Qin Hanyue of Yi Saisi.


    Yi Saisi had said the same thing before.


    Unfortunately, Yi Saisi was all bark and no bite.


    Shangguan Qingmu looked Qiao Ying up and down again and pondered, "How do I put it? Miss Qiao''s temperament and the impression her entire person gives me is very simr to that person."


    At the beginning, Qiao Ying''s way of speaking to Qin Hanyue made Shangguan Qingmu feel that she was spoiled. But who would have thought they weren''t even in that kind of rtionship. Her courage and unconstrained nature instantly reminded Shangguan Qingmu of that formidable character.


    One should know that even Qin Yuchen, Qin Hanyue''s own nephew, did not dare act like Qiao Ying.


    Qin Hanyue didn''t let Qin Yuchen sit, so Qin Yuchen could only stand.


    Not to mention the juniors, even peers rarely e up to his level" with Qin Hanyue, let alone the elders. Qiao Ying was definitely the first, and still just a young female student.


    "She was also a young girl, but she was no ordinary person." When Shangguan Qingmu talked about that person, his eyes were full of admiration.


    Qiao Ying looked at her mobile phone with slightly raised eyebrows, not saying a word.

 Chapter 90: Another Vest; A Target for a Decoration.

    <h4>Chapter 90</h4>


    Qiao Ying put away her phone and stood up, "It''s about time, I''ll head back to the dorm to meet up. You guys talk."


    Qin Hanyue had originally wanted to take Qiao Ying to leave together. After all, military training would end tomorrow, and she should have had enough fun by now.


    He thought about taking her to tour the capital city.


    But Shangguan Qingmu''s words aroused his curiosity, so he also took back his intention to ask Qiao Ying whether she would leave or not.


    He answered, "Alright."


    After Qiao Ying left,


    Qin Hanyue asked, "General Shangguan, who was that amazing youngdy you just mentioned? May I ask what is her identity?"


    Shangguan Qingmu hesitated for a moment, "Considering you donated so much good equipment, telling a ¡®kind-hearted civilian¡¯ like you wouldn''t hurt. That youngdy is a cryptography expert."


    He unconsciously lowered his voice at thest sentence.


    "Back then, Country S and Country M came up with some n targeting our country. They made a bunch of encrypted stuff while plotting. I don''t know the details, but it was nothing good. We intercepted a part of it, but none of the decryption experts could crack it. Luckily she was there."


    "It''s confidential, so I don''t know much. Anyway, she resolved the issue for us that time. She intercepted theirmunications somehow. I don''t know how she did it either. She actually managed to force a conversation with the President of Country S. The President was dumbfounded at that time, he couldn''t even hang up. You weren''t there to witness our feelings."


    "There were quite some nasty words about our country said by Country S to Country M in those decrypted files. It pissed me off reading those. Later the girl scolded them all back, showing great backbone. Although such approach might have aggravated them, I was quite satisfied hearing it at least."


    "She then reinforced all our equipment. Our tech guys said that girl''s skills..." Shangguan Qingmu gave a thumbs up.


    Qin Hanyue couldn''t help but think back to when Qiao Ying saved Sack and Qin Yan...


    Shangguan Qingmu sighed, "I was fortunate enough to meet her twice, back when I was still a Major General, just a few years ago."


    "Why did you choose to trust her back then?"


    Shangguan Qingmu said, "She came with people from the top. It wasn''t up to me whether to trust her or not."


    Qin Hanyue asked, "What does she look like?"


    Shangguan Qingmu said, "Beautiful! As pretty as a flower, with big eyes, small mouth, and that little face. I tell you I''ve never seen anyone better looking than her, oh, maybe slightly taller than student Qiao here."


    "We could still contact her two years ago. Then she vanished, just like that. Our people have been trying to find her secretly since."


    Shangguan Qingmu sighed again, "I''m worried if she was targeted and exposed because of that incident." I''m telling you this today, you must keep it a secret."


    Qin Hanyue nodded slightly and kept silent for a while, looking at the shooting target ced to the side, "Was that shot by Qiao Ying?"


    Then he got up and walked over.


    "Yes."


    Qin Hanyue went closer to take a look at the bullet holes in the target center.


    Shangguan Qingmu said, "You taught her to shoot right? Talentse forth inrge numbers in times of prosperity. The young will surpass us."


    Qin Hanyue asked, "Can I take this target with me?"


    "What do you want that for?"


    "To put in my house as decoration."


    When it was time to gather, Instructor Hou helped exin Qiao Ying''s situation for everyone, telling them the misreported score was a system error, and Qiao Ying''s actual shooting score was 100 rings. The reasons she got called out frequently was because she exceeded expectations in many areas and earned recognition from their superiors.


    This shut up those jealous faces.


    Tang Xiaoguo said, "What''s so great about that."


    It was thest day of military training.


    Students who had previously hated Instructor Hou, avoiding him whenever they saw him, and even nicknamed him behind his back, suddenly became reluctant to part. They surrounded Instructor Hou, eyes red, asking to take pictures to remember him by.


    Instructor Hou was cold and heartless as always,pletely indifferent.


    He left them with an aloof back view, "I see batches like you every year."


    Then he went straight under a tree where Qiao Ying was ying on her phone.


    "What are your ns after graduation?"


    Qiao Ying nced at Instructor Hou, "No ns."


    "Want to join the army? I can give you a rmendation."


    Qiao Ying was baffled.


    "Your physical capabilities, shooting skills, and psychological endurance are one in ten thousand. The troops is where you belong. The workce would only bury your talents."


    Qiao Ying asked back, "Do you know who was thest person trying to introduce me to a job?" She put away her phone, "It was Qin Hanyue. He probably thought I didn''t know better at first, too arrogant. But now..."


    Other than feeling it a pity, Instructor Hou had nothing else to say.


    The freshmen returned to school on the bus, all lively again. They started bombarding the school forum as soon as they got on the bus.


    Now, nine out of ten posts on Capital University Forum are about Qiao Ying.


    Having had no phones for these days pent up their frustrations. As soon as they got their phones back, they poured out all of Qiao Ying''s glorious deeds from the past few days.


    The male students even directly addressed Qiao Ying as the "Pride of the Computer Science Department".


    "Young Master Huo, Young Master Huo, there''s a new freshman this year, with the looks of an angel and the figure of a devil. She''s all over the school forum now. Have you seen it?"


    Huo Chengdong was ying a racing game on his phone, didn''t even lift his head, "Piss off, don''t bother me when I''m ying games."


    "She''s truly gorgeous Young Master Huo. I just went to check out the Computer Science building. She''s prettier without makeup or stic surgery, even more stunning than the photos. She has overtaken Su Campus Beauty as the new publicly recognized campus belle."


    Huo Chengdong said, "I''ve seen too many vases."


    "This one isn''t a decorative vase. She''s a top student, daring enough to confront instructors during military training, and also did amazing in the obstacle course races..." The underling counted off with his fingers, listing everything, "You had to turn in your phone during your military training back then!"


    Huo Chengdong threw away his own phone, grabbed his underling''s phone, and looked closely at the erged photo.


    These facial features looked more and more familiar.


    "Oh right, she shares the same name Qiao Ying with the one you asked me to find, and they are both from Yun City."


    Huo Chengdong was speechless. He couldn''t tell which end was up. He raised his hand and smacked his underling twice, "Damn it, why didn''t you tell me earlier you had her photo!"


    Huo Chengdong looked back at the photo again, still incredulous, "My god, she became so gorgeous after losing weight!"


    Feng Wenzhong told him Qiao Ying had lost quite some weight, but this was more than just quite some! It was like she lost a whole person!


    The underling covered his aching head, wanting to cry but no tears would fall, "But, but Young Master Huo, the Qiao Ying you asked me to find was a chubby girl. She looks nothing like the photo you showed me!"


    "You blind fool!" Huo Chengdong smacked him again, and walked off with the phone, then turned back after a few steps, "Which department did you say she''s in?"


    Qiao Ying sat in her seat.


    The lecturer was teachingputer basics up front while the freshmen all listened attentively.


    As someone ranking first on the global hackerboard with unmatched technical skills, Qiao Ying managed two minutes before spacing out again.


    After ss ended, Qiao Ying headed to the restroom.


    She heard noises from the stairwell.


    "Qiao Lingling, you really have no fear. My warning clearly went in one ear and out the other. You still daredin to Xu Zhiyi."


    "Su Qingyu, we''re at school. Don''t make trouble. If you dare touch me, Xu will stand up for me for sure."


    "A country bumpkin like you even dares threaten me. You''re really tired of living. This is myst warning. Stay away from Xu Zhiyi. I, Su Qingyu, have hundreds of ways to get you kicked out of Capital University, out of this city. You think Xu Zhiyi can really protect you? You overestimate yourself, onion."


    Su Qingyu grabbed Qiao Lingling''s face. She looked terrified and panic-stricken, then she saw Qiao Ying standing at the top of the stairs.


    At this moment, her heart was filled with hatred and fear.


    She hated looking so pathetic in front of Qiao Ying.


    She hated having to ask her for help.


    "Sister, save me..." Qiao Lingling called out with difficulty to Qiao Ying, as her face was being pinched.


    She clearly knew that the words of Su Qingyu from the influential family were not empty threats. She regretted that after being warned by Su Qingyu to stay away from Xu Zhiyi, she had run to Xu Zhiyi and pretended to cry for sympathy.


    Xu Zhiyi had stood up for her, but she had brought even greater retaliation from Su Qingyu in return.

 Chapter 91: Dare to play the wrong idea, wring your neck; Qin Yuchen catches up with Qiao Ying

    <h4>Chapter 91</h4>


    Su Qingyu turned her head to look, while letting go of Qiao Lingling at the same time.


    The girl on the stairs was facing them, standing against the light, her face not very clear, but Su Qingyu still recognized Qiao Ying.


    Wasn''t this the one who had squeezed her out of the school belle position and leapt to be the most popr figure on campus?


    "Sister, please save me quickly, they want to beat me up." Qiao Lingling pleaded to Qiao Ying for help in tears, clinging to her like a lifebuoy.


    "Sister? She''s actually your sister?" Su Qingyu sneered coldly.


    She thought, sure enough, like sister, like sister: both so annoying.


    She stepped forward with her arms akimbo, looking at Qiao Ying, her stance was as if Qiao Ying dared intervene, she would take care of Qiao Ying as well.


    Qiao Ying just paused slightly, nced indifferently, then walked straight past them as if she didn''t even recognize Qiao Lingling.


    Su Qingyu was thrilled and turned back to appreciate the despair on Qiao Lingling''s face.


    "Not bad, like sister, like sister indeed. What a pair of cowards, and here I thought she was somebody."


    "Let''s count it as her running fast enough today. Otherwise I''d have taken care of her as well. I''ll settle the score with you first today and find your sister to settle up afterwards."


    Xu Zhiyi saw Qiao Lingling on his way back to theb.


    As a result, when Qiao Lingling heard Xu Zhiyi calling her, she hesitated, then quickened her pace and ran away without looking back.


    Sensing something wrong, Xu Zhiyi caught up.


    "What happened to your face?"


    Qiao Lingling covered her reddened cheek where she had been grabbed, turning her face away.


    "It''s nothing, just bumped it by ident."


    "It was Su Qingyu, wasn''t it?" Xu Zhiyi said angrily: "I''m going to find her."


    Qiao Lingling grabbed Xu Zhiyi''s hand, "Teacher Xu, don''t go."


    "This is school, not her personal yground for bullying others as she pleases." Xu Zhiyi was prepared to inform the principal.


    Qiao Lingling pleaded in tears: "Teacher Xu, I beg you, they won''t let me off if you do. I''m just an ordinary person with no power or connections. I can''t win against them. Just pretend you didn''t see anything, don''t get involved."


    Seeing her state, Xu Zhiyi could only cate Qiao Lingling first.


    After Qiao Lingling calmed down, she said, "Weren''t you saying you wanted to discuss a question with me? Give me the question and I''ll study it when I get back."


    Xu Zhiyi was a little surprised. Previously when he had wanted to ask Qiao Lingling for help with questions, she had always found various excuses to decline.


    Xu Zhiyi could only assume she had spent too much energy in the past two months solving that question on the forum and needed time to recharge.


    Since she had brought it up herself this time, Xu Zhiyi also dispelled certain doubts in his mind and nodded, "Alright, I''ll send it to youter."


    Qiao Ying finished lunch and came out of the cafeteria.


    "Sister--" Qiao Lingling, who had been waiting for a long time, rushed over.


    Qiao Ying ignored her directly and walked past her.


    Like chewing gum, Qiao Lingling stuck to her, "Sister, sister, why didn''t you help me earlier? I''m your sister..."


    Qiao Lingling''s eyes were still red, her voice choked with sobs. Gone was her previous harshness and arrogance towards Qiao Ying. She seemed weak all of a sudden.


    She didn''t even dare show resentment on her face, only grievance.


    "Why should I help you? In the past when I was bullied at school, which time did you not run even faster than a dog when you saw it happening?"


    After saying this, Qiao Ying lifted her foot to leave again.


    Qiao Lingling persisted in following her, "Sister, sister, I was wrong, I really know I was wrong. I was just too scared toe out and help you before. People all say that there''s no siblings who don''t fight and quarrel. We are blood sisters, we are family, even when the bones are broken the tendons are still connected."


    Qiao Ying had influence. Even the mayor of Yuncheng City was respectfully calling her Miss Qiao. She needed Qiao Ying''s protection at Peking University. Even if it meant Qiao Ying and Su Qingyu mutually destroying each other, that would work too.


    She needed Qiao Ying''s help to solve questions even more. Xu Zhiyi must already be getting suspicious. If she didn''t do something soon, she would be exposed before long.


    "I didn''t know better in the past. Now I truly realize my mistakes. From now on I will change. I''m apologizing to you. I will make it up to you properly. Please forgive me and let''s get along well from now on, okay?"


    Qiao Lingling wept piteously, looking quite pitiful.


    It made people almost unable to bear not pitying her when they saw her like this.


    Qiao Ying stopped and looked at her tearful and weak appearance. She grabbed Qiao Lingling''s hand that was clutching her clothes, clutching it tighter and tighter.


    Seeing the hopeful and delighted look in Qiao Lingling''s eyes, Qiao Ying shook her hand forcefully and flung Qiao Lingling''s hand away abruptly, almost sending the girl stumbling.


    Qiao Lingling yed the weak act to the end. Taking the opportunity to lose her bnce, she deliberately fell sitting on the ground, eyes brimming with tears, trying to elicit some sympathy from Qiao Ying.


    "Forgiveness? What nerve you''ve got to say that?"


    Qiao Ying squatted down expressionlessly before her, "From when we were young till now, how you''ve bullied me, shall I help you recall it?"


    As she spoke, Qiao Ying raised her hand.


    Qiao Lingling was so frightened that she used her arms to shield her head, afraid of being pped by Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying gave a cold mockingugh.


    Seeing that Qiao Ying did not actually hit her, Qiao Lingling slowly put her arms back down bit by bit, "Sister...I really was wrong..."


    "Don''t call me sister. I only have one brother, Qiao Yi."


    Next, Qiao Ying leaned to Qiao Lingling''s ear and said coldly, "If you dare try any more tricks with me, I''ll twist your neck off."


    Qiao Lingling couldn''t help shivering.


    By the time she came back to her senses, Qiao Ying had already walked far away.


    Watching Qiao Ying''s disappearing back, Qiao Lingling''s crying and tears stopped almost instantly.


    She clenched her fists tightly, hatred growing in her gloomy eyes.


    Qiao Ying had asked for leave on the first day of night self-study and left school after thest big lecture ended, a little past 5 pm.


    She took a taxi to Mingshan Hall and handed Older Ming two new medicinal forms, grabbing new medicine for Qiao Yi.


    Older Ming was very interested in her medicinal forms, but since Qiao Ying had not been willing to disclose thest time, Older Ming did not ask further.


    Qiao Ying was in quite a good mood today, so she took the initiative to chat with him about these two forms and resolve his doubts. Older Ming was overjoyed, as if awakened to sudden understanding. He quickly invited her into the tea room and served her hot tea.


    In the end, he even took out a notebook and carefully took notes, "So these two medicines can produce such an effect when used together."


    As Older Ming eximed admiringly while taking notes, he held the notebook as if it were a priceless treasure, frankly saying it was nice meeting her, even if btedly.


    "I really didn''t expect that Miss Qiao is so aplished and has such deep insights in traditional Chinese medicine at such a young age, more so than I, an old fogey."


    With just one oral "info dump", Qiao Ying hadpletely won Older Ming over. He marveled at the young overtaking the old in excellence. They finally had new blood in the field of traditional Chinese medicine.


    "So Miss Qiao is from the Peking University School of Medicine?"


    "No, the School of Computer Science."


    "Ah? Computer Science?" Older Ming was stunned.


    Qiao Ying checked the time. She still had to go mail medicine, so she bid Older Ming goodbye.


    Qin Yuchen strode into Mingshan Hall only to see Older Ming smilingly sending off a girl.


    The girl was very pretty. She had an air of aloofness and nonconformity that was quite captivating.


    Qin Yuchen couldn''t help looking over subconsciously.


    Unexpectedly, the girl also looked towards him.


    The two made direct eye contact.


    Qin Yuchen was taken aback a little. Those eyebrows...seemed familiar to him.


    "Miss Qiao is leaving then." Older Ming sent the girl off at the door.


    "Young Master Qin is here as well." And then greeted Qin Yuchen.


    As a result, Qin Yuchen murmured while staring nkly at Qiao Ying, "Miss Qiao...surname Qiao..." before running out.


    Leaving Older Ming utterly confused.


    "Wait, please wait!" Qin Yuchen caught up to Qiao Ying.


    "Yes?" Qiao Ying looked at him.


    Qin Yuchen carefullypared Qiao Ying''s features. The more he looked, the more she resembled that person, "Sorry to disturb you, but you...you wouldn''t happen to be surnamed Qiao? I don''t mean anything bad. It''s just you resemble a girl I know very much. She''s also surnamed Qiao..."


    Before Qin Yuchen could finish,


    Qiao Ying said, "No need to ask further, it''s me."

 Chapter 92: For the sake of your third uncle; Fight after the match

    <h4>Chapter 92</h4>


    "You, you are Qiao Ying?" Qin Yuchen asked in disbelief.


    "You''ve got some nerve," Qiao Ying said.


    Given the amount of blood he''d lost at the time, it really had been quite dangerous. If she''d had a needle on her then, she wouldn''t have minded giving him a couple shots to stop the bleeding.


    Qin Yuchen excitedly said, "It really is you?"


    He looked Qiao Ying up and down in disbelief. Realizing his rudeness, he quickly exined and apologized.


    "Sorry, I''m just so surprised. I thought we wouldn''t get a chance to meet again. I didn''t even dare recognize you earlier and hope I didn''t scare you." Qin Yuchen was overly excited and momentarily didn''t know what to say or do.


    "Oh right, what are you doing in the capital?"


    "I tested into Beijing University."


    "Getting into Beijing University from Yuncheng isn''t easy. You''re so talented. May I ask what major you''re studying?"


    "Computer science."


    Qin Yuchen nodded and took note. Seeing the Mingshan Hall behind them, he remembered he had business to attend to. So he quickly calmed himself down.


    "I really can''t thank you enough for saving my lifest time. I at least owe you a meal to properly express my gratitude, but I have something urgent right now. Um, can I get your contact info? Next time when I''m free I''d like to take you out for a meal."


    Qiao Ying readily gave him her phone number.


    She thought, I''ll give it to you for your uncle Qin Hanyue''s sake.


    After getting her number, Qin Yuchen watched Qiao Ying leave. Her name unconsciously left his lips, "Qiao Ying..."


    A smile spread across his face. He didn''t expect Qiao Ying woulde to the capital for university and that they''d have such a fortuitous encounter.


    After Qiao Ying disappeared from sight, Qin Yuchen remembered he had forgotten to tell her his name.


    He regretted it afterward but consoled himself there would still be a chance to meet again. From now on he already looked forward to their next meeting.


    ~


    Huo Chengdong started pestering Qiao Ying.


    For this somewhat dense young master who talked a lot of nonsense, Qiao Ying directly pretended not to know him.


    She didn''t expect Huo Chengdong to not be so easily fooled. He took out a photo of her before she had fully lost weight andpared it to how she looked now. He cheekily said he''d call Feng Wenzhong from the school next door over to identify her.


    During lunch...


    Huo Chengdong came around again, "I''m taking you out to earn money tonight. Youing or not?"


    Qiao Ying raised her eyes to look at him.


    Seeing he finally got Qiao Ying''s attention, Huo Chengdong smiled and held out a palm, "Street racing. This much for one match."


    Qiao Ying said, "Five million? Too little."


    Huo Chengdong eximed in surprise, "You''re just a girl from some small town. You''re pretty young but have quite the appetite!"


    Forget some small town. Nationwide, how many people have seen five million?


    "Alright, if you can beat those grandsons, young master here will give you an extra five hundred thousand per match. Good enough?"


    Qiao Ying would never turn down money that came knocking. She had always been quite unruly.


    "Time and ce."


    After evening self-study let out, Qiao Ying openly and boldly walked out of school right under the guards'' noses.


    Huo Chengdong and his sports car were already waiting for her outside the school.


    It was a formal racetrack. At a nce, it was full of race cars and racers. There were also many spectators, all young people.


    "Young Master Huo, over here!"


    "Young Master Huo, you''ve finallye. That bunch was just saying you didn''t dare show up and told us to kneel and scram."


    Several of the young masters following Huo Chengdong were the same ones who went with him to Yuncheng for street racingst time. Qiao Ying still remembered them, but they couldn''t recognize her.


    "Young Master Huo, you even brought a girl. Looks like you''re very confident tonight!"


    "She''s so pretty. Where''d you find her? Much more refreshing than those vulgar flowers. Don''t tell me she''s some rich man''s daughter?!"


    Huo Chengdong said, "Watch your mouths. She''s my schoolmate. I invited the expert here tonight to put those grandsons in their ce."


    "Expert? Young Master Huo sure knows how to joke around."


    "All of you, wake your damn eyes up. Haven''t you recognized her as the chubby girl who beat me at the Yuncheng race?!"


    The young masters said in unison, "Who?"


    Qiao Ying gave Huo Chengdong an expressionless look.


    Realizing his mistake, Huo Chengdong quicklyughed appeasingly, "She''s slim and pretty now."


    "I thought you wouldn''t daree." At this time, a group of blond, green-eyed young men with deep eye sockets and high nose bridges walked over.


    The leading man speaking looked quite handsome but had an arrogant expression.


    Qiao Ying''s fine brows slightly raised. They all looked quite familiar.


    The gang of losers she raced in M Country.


    She''d beaten them so badly back on the racetrack that they went back naked. So racing circles in M Country became too unbearable and they came to Huaguo to salvage their reputations?


    Although Huo Chengdong looked quite silly, he was after all from a prestigious household. His English was pretty good. He directly spat back at them.


    Then he lowered his head to speak to Qiao Ying, "This bunch came from M Country. They all have some background over there from their families'' political ties. The green-eyed one is called Alex. His parents are political bigshots in M Country. He came here recently following his mother on a business trip. He''s a professional racer. Been crowing about his wins here for a month now...I''ve lost nearly thirty million to him..."


    Before Huo Chengdong could finish, Qiao Ying said, "Raise the stakes against them."


    Huo Chengdong said in surprise, "What?"


    Qiao Ying said, "Five hundred thousand per match is too low. If we''re ying, go big¨Dthirty million per match."


    Huo Chengdong sucked in a breath, "I know you''re good, but they''re professional racers..."


    Qiao Ying interrupted him again, "If we lose, I''ll pay the thirty million myself."


    Huo Chengdong was stunned for a moment, "It''s not about money. You don''t know how damn arrogant this bunch is. This concerns our entire country''s reputation."


    Qiao Ying expressionlessly again, "What''d you ask me here for if you don''t trust me? To lose face together with more people?"


    After some thought, Huo Chengdong said, "Alright, I trust you."


    He then told Alex they wanted to raise the stakes.


    Alex was more than happy to, "I''ve been waiting for you guys to send me more money. But I don''t think it''s enough."


    Huo Chengdong asked, "What do you want?"


    Alex''s eyes shifted to Qiao Ying, "If you guys lose, I also want her to spend the night with me."


    "You f*ckin bastard, you wanna die?!" Huo Chengdong pulled back his fist, about to start a brawl.


    His underlings pulled him back.


    Unexpectedly, Qiao Ying directly agreed and fluidly responded in English, "If you guys lose, crawl out of here on your knees."


    Alex and his gang guffawed. They didn''t take Huo Chengdong''s racing skills seriously at all and arrogantly spat, "Fine. If I lose, not only will I crawl out on my knees, I''ll do it naked."


    Huo Chengdong pointed at Qiao Ying and said to Alex, "I won''t race you tonight. She will."


    Alex initially thought Huo Chengdong was joking.


    Not until Huo Chengdong threw his car keys to Qiao Ying.


    Alex lost his patience, "Are you joking with me? Letting a woman race me?"


    "What, you wanna fight?!" Huo Chengdong immediately stepped forward.


    The two sides confronted each other.


    Qiao Ying said, "No rush. Given what sore losers you bunch of grandsons are, I bet you''ll still try to welch even after losing. We can fight after the race."

 Chapter 93: All Stripped Down: "You have Your Pants Back."

    <h4>Chapter 93</h4>


    Alex pointed at Qiao Ying and Huo Chengdong, cursed them viciously, and then left with a group of his underlings to get prepared. He was thinking that he must properly teach them a lesson after winningter.


    At the racetrack, the sound of engines got louder and louder. Two top-tier sports cars were parked side by side at the starting line, ready to race at any moment.


    Sitting in the passenger seat, Huo Chengdong looked at the constipated, worried expressions of his brothers by the roadside. Huo Chengdong was alsocking in confidence.


    The bet was too big.


    "It doesn''t matter if we lose money or faceter. At worst, let them mock us for a while. But you definitely can''t go with those bastards. No matter how human-like he looks, I heard he is vicious in ying with women. If we loseter, I''ll take you away immediately. Don''t waste time with them. At worst we''ll give them this racetrack." Huo Chengdong said to Qiao Ying, already preparing to welsh on the bet.


    Qiao Ying nced at him. "Didn''t expect it, but you have a good heart after all, quite righteous." Looks like he wasn''t spoiled rotten by his family.


    Upon hearing this, Huo Chengdong immediately sat up straight and tidied his clothes, bing arrogant, "Nonsense, I am the young master of the prestigious Huo family. How could I let you women take responsibility? Besides, what''s my major? How could I not understand priorities?"


    Qiao Ying: "What major?"


    Seeing Huo Chengdong''s somewhat frivolous appearance, she really couldn''t guess what major he was studying.


    Hearing him say this, it seems that it was quite an amazing major.


    Huo Chengdong: "Guess."


    Qiao Ying was toozy to respond to him.


    "No fun, no interest. Hey, is your emotional intelligencecking, or are you unaware of my identity? It''s been a few days since school started. Haven''t you asked around..." Huo Chengdong chattered away. At this time, he saw the referee raise his gun.


    Huo Chengdong shut his mouth. The referee had not yet fired, but Alex''s car had already rushed out, the gun firing right after.


    "Damn, this bastard actually jumped the start. Have some fucking integrity!" Huo Chengdong and the group of rich yboys cursed loudly at the scene.


    "This is too shameless to jump the start. Even as a professional racing team they have such poor sportsmanship?" Qiao Yin stepped on the gas pedal to chase him.


    Alex, who had shaken off his opponent, wasughing arrogantly and cursing at how stupid Huo Chengdong and the others were. But he didn''t even get to feel smug for a few seconds before he heard an engine roar next to him.


    In the next moment, he felt a gust of wind sweeping past him.


    Alex still had the smile on his face. When he looked again, Huo Chengdong''s car had appeared in front of him.


    Huo Chengdong wasughing loudly. He directly gave Alex the middle finger from the passenger seat, enjoying Alex''s dumbstruck expression.


    "Damn, overtook him! Awesome!" The yboys waiting at the finish line craned their necks to spectate the live video feed on the electronic screen.


    They immediately mocked Alex¡¯s teammates loudly.


    Alex immediately elerated to catch up, stepping on the gas pedal.


    Just when he was getting closer and was about to overtake, Huo Chengdong¡¯s silver sports car suddenly sped up throwing him off.


    He continued chasing. Finding another chance to overtake, the silver sports car elerated again leaving him behind.


    Every time he was about to catch up, the silver car would speed up.


    Twice, the distance grew toorge and he couldn¡¯t catch up. The silver car would slow down to wait for him. When he caught up, it sped off again.


    After trying this several times, Alex also knew Qiao Ying was walking him like a dog. Seeing Huo Chengdong¡¯s arrogant behavior in the passenger seat, Alex angrily mmed the steering wheel.


    "She''s walking the foreign dog!"


    "Brilliant. Her driving technique is simply crushing him."


    "If anyone dares to mock women drivers again, I''ll be the first to disagree."


    "Why didn''t Huo hide such a great driver earlier? Letting those bastards be arrogant for a month. Now this is cathartic."


    "Be prepared to kneel outside naked, you dog bastards."


    "Having a woman race, you should really be ashamed of yourselves. This is the best Hua Country''s trash can do." Alex''s teammates were furious.


    "Still better than you garbage who jump starts. You don''t even have basic sportsmanship and still call yourselves a professional racing team? I''m embarrassed for you guys."


    "You didn''t even win with a jump start. Can''t even beat one of our girls. I think you guys should just sell your cars and go home to farmnd."


    The two sides began arguing.


    While things were heating up on the ground, the intense speed battle continued on the track.


    Nearing the end of the race, after being toyed with the entire time, Alex¡¯s facial muscles were twitching neurotically. He waspletely enraged.


    On the final curve, he not only didn¡¯t slow down but stepped on the gas pedal to elerate sharply, crashing straight into the rear of the silver car, venting his resentment.


    Qiao Ying had anticipated people mming others during races. With a speed increase and drift, she easily dodged it.


    Alex and his car skidded off the track, flipping over on the side.


    "Fuck! This despicable dog bastard!" After witnessing Alex''s shamelessness with their own eyes, the yboys'' eyes turned red with anger. They already built up some anger arguing earlier. This was the spark setting them off. Without another word, they rushed over to fight with Alex''s crew.


    These spoiled rich kids were no match at all against the sturdy professional race car drivers.


    The silver car crossed the finish line.


    Qiao Ying and Huo Chengdong got out of the car.


    ¡°Fuck!¡± Huo Chengdong jumped out of the car to help.


    Seeing he actually had some skill.


    So Qiao Ying leaned against the front of the car, about to watch for a while. But in the next second, Huo Chengdong was inexplicably punched back by someone. He staggered back colliding with the car, almost falling into the seat.


    Qiao Ying asked: "Are you okay?"


    Huo Chengdong: "Okay!"


    He rushed out again.


    Ten secondster, he was beaten back again.


    Qiao Ying: "Really okay?"


    Clutching his stomach, Huo Chengdong held some brass knuckles he snatched from the opponent: "Damn, these bastards came prepared, hiding weapons on them."


    "Run away immediately if the situation gets badter." Huo Chengdong said quickly before rushing out again.


    Seeing they really couldn''t win, Qiao Ying stood up straight and walked over.


    She snatched away the dagger they pulled out and knocked them sharply on the shoulder with a karate chop. Her terrifying strength made the opponent kneel directly on the spot.


    Under those dumbstruck rich yboys, Qiao Ying easily took down over a dozen people.


    "..." Huo Chengdong stood there gaping stupidly.


    Limping back, Alex saw his underlings lying on the ground screaming in pain.


    Qiao Ying looked at Alex indifferently, "Take out the money and strip yourself, then kneel to leave."


    Alex gnashed his teeth, coldly snorted, ¡°A bunch of fools, still want money? I¡¯ll remember you. Just you wait, I will get revenge for today¡¯s grievances sooner orter.¡±


    After saying that, he left arrogantly.


    He never intended to honor the gambling agreement from beginning to end.


    Qiao Ying flicked her tongue against her cheeks, her brow slightly irritated.


    As Alex walked past Qiao Ying, he heard the girl impatiently say, "Always have to get violent personally."


    Then screams and curses repeatedly rang out from the racetrack, mixed with threats.


    It continued for three minutes.


    Next, a dozen blond and blue-eyed young men rushed out of the racetrack, shing pale white skin that blinded the eyes.


    The off-duty staff and passersby were frightened into screaming.


    At the entrance, Huo Chengdong waved Alex¡¯s pants whileughing loudly. He used his phone to take pictures, "You dog, nice ass you got there. Just your dick isn¡¯t even half as big as mine. Here are your pants back!"


    He flung the pants out.


    That night, news spread like wildfire about a dozen foreign men streaking at a racetrack. It made the headline social news in the Capital City.

 Chapter 94: Shadow Sister; Know Qin Hanyue engagement

    <h4>Chapter 94</h4>


    After finishing evening self-study,


    Qiao Yi in faraway Yun City suddenly received a message from Qiao Lingling. Before even looking at what she had sent him, Qiao Lingling''s phone call came in right away, and she asked after him in detail. She even said she would take some pocket money to give to him.


    Qiao Yi felt somewhat unustomed, but he thought that his second sister might have matured after starting university, and her temperament had changed too. So he didn''t think too much of it. Instead, he felt gratified at his second sister''s change.


    "Little Yi, I sent you a math problem on WeChat. You''ve been self-studying the first-year university math curriculum, right? See if you can solve it."


    Qiao Yi opened WeChat and took a look. It was precisely the "mission" that Qiao Lingling had taken on from Xu Zhiyi.


    "Where did you get this problem? This isn''t even a university-level math problem." Qiao Yi couldn''t understand the problem at all.


    Qiao Lingling lied without batting an eye, "The teacher gave it to us. Whoever solves it will secure the schrship for this year."


    Qiao Yi: "I can''t solve it."


    Qiao Lingling: "Why don''t you send it to big sister to take a look? Big sister is so smart, she''ll definitely be able to solve it. Then we can split the schrship three ways."


    "You and big sister go to the same school, why don''t you just take it directly to big sister and ask? You two can split the schrship."


    "You know very well what my rtionship with big sister is like. Good little brother, just help your second sister out this once, okay? I''ve been looking for opportunities all along to reconcile with big sister. Once we get the schrship, I''ll give it all to big sister and properly apologize to her. Wouldn''t that work out perfectly?"


    Qiao Yi thought about it and shook his head: "You should still go find big sister yourself. If she doesn''t want to help, it won''t make a difference whether I ask or not."


    Having said that, Qiao Yi hung up the phone.


    Since things weren''t working out on Qiao Yi''s end,


    Qiao Lingling held her phone, entirely anxious. In her heart she repeatedly wondered: What to do, what to do...


    The next day,


    Qiao Lingling ran into Xu Mingchen at school.


    Xu Mingchen was surprised that Qiao Lingling had also tested into Capital University. He was also surprised that Qiao Lingling had taken the initiative to speak to him, and it was about Qiao Ying at that.


    "My sister also tested into Capital University, she''s in theputer science department. She''s be thinner now and even prettier. Did you know?"


    Xu Mingchen nodded. Whether it was during military training or on the school forums, it was her stage. The whole school probably didn''t have anyone who didn''t know her.


    "Does she still like you?" Qiao Lingling asked suddenly.


    Xu Mingchen was a bit stunned and didn''t say anything.


    "She must still like you. She liked you all through high school, it''s just that you rejected her back then, so now she doesn''t dare bring it up herself."


    Xu Mingchen felt a stir in his heart, somewhat disbelief: "Did your sister tell you that?"


    "I''m her little sister. How could I not know? Everyone saw clearly just how much she liked you back then."


    "You must like her too, right? Go pursue her, go after her, she''ll definitely ept you." Qiao Lingling grabbed Xu Mingchen''s hand tightly.


    Xu Mingchen was absorbed in Qiao Lingling''s words,pletely failing to realize that Qiao Lingling''s entire person was on the verge of hysteria.


    Qiao Ying had liked Xu Mingchen so much in the past, so she must still harbor feelings for him.


    As long as she brought them together, Qiao Ying would be happy. Then she wouldn''t fuss over the matter of her stealing test questions and taking the test in Qiao Ying''s ce. She might even help solve the math problem and conceal things from Capital University together.


    The more Qiao Lingling thought about it, the quicker her mind worked.


    Having been tormented by the math problem that Xu Zhiyi had given her for several days, not to mentioning up with a solution, Qiao Lingling couldn''t even understand it just by looking. In the past few days her wits had nearly left her, and she had even started intentionally avoiding Xu Zhiyi altogether.


    In order to get Qiao Ying to solve the problem for her, she went into action through every possible channel.


    Xu Zhiyi, the principal, the professors, they were all waiting for her.


    After ss,


    Qiao Ying walked out of the ssroom, but her path ahead was blocked by several people.


    It was the same group that had cornered Qiao Lingling on the stairwell the other day.


    Qiao Ying: "Can I help you?"


    Su Qingyu held up a broken bracelet: "Your little sister broke this a few days ago. She can''t afford to pay for it, so you canpensate for her. It''s not expensive, just six million."


    As Su Qingyu spoke, her gaze traveled all over Qiao Ying''s wless face. Her shapely eyebrows couldn''t help but wrinkle from time to time.


    Su Qingyu: "If you can''t pay for it, then don''t expect your little sister to have a good time."


    Qiao Ying: "Even if you beat her to death, it has nothing to do with me." Qiao Ying walked straight past them and added, "It would be best if you beat her to death."


    Su Qingyu was stunned for a moment.


    When she regained her senses, she hurriedly caught up. Blocking Qiao Ying''s way again.


    The bracelet was broken by herself to create trouble. She had just wanted to meet Qiao Ying and couldn''t let her go that easily.


    Quite a few onlookers had gathered in the hallway. They all said that Qiao Ying had snatched Su Qingyu''s spot as campus belle, and Su Qingyu wasn''t happy about it so she came to give her trouble.


    "She''s done for. Su Qingyues from an influential family. Qiao is a country bumpkin from a tiny ce, how is she going to have any good days left at school?"


    "Being too pretty isn''t always a good thing. Who knows how many people will target her because of that face?"


    "You don''t think they might fight, do you?"


    "Stop imagining so much. Since the founding of Capital University there''s never been fighting or brawling among the students. No matter how influential the Su family is, they wouldn''t dare cause trouble at Capital."


    "Does anyone really not know the status and position our principal holds in the capital?"


    Qiao Ying showed a hint of impatience: "Move aside."


    Su Qingyu sneered, "Last time I saw you run away so quickly that I thought you were a coward. But it turns out you''ve got more guts than your crybaby holy virgin little sister who only knows how to tattle."


    "I''ve been waiting for this day, and I finally got to see it." Tang Xiaoguo and Li Shiyin stood in the very front, just waiting to watch Su Qingyu teach Qiao Ying a lesson.


    "Just because you can run, you actually think you''re hot stuff. An uncultured hillbilly, in our eyes you''re just a jumping clown. If Second Miss Su wants to fix you to death, it would be as easy as crushing an ant." Li Shiyin directly took out her phone to start recording, nning to screenshot Qiao Ying''s pathetic state and post it on the school forums for everyone to see.


    Su Qingyu: "Even if you were sold off, countryside girl, you still couldn''t pay me back. I''m feeling generous today. Why don''t you kneel and apologize to me on your sister''s behalf, and I won''t hold this against you peasants."


    Before Qiao Ying could even open her mouth,


    Another man''s voice rang out loudly: "I could see you all the way in the distance walking out like some vicious young miss from a TV drama, with two maidservants in tow. What are you up to, Su Qingyu? Bullying new students?"


    "It''s Young Master Huo! What''s he doinging to our department?"


    When Su Qingyu saw Huo Chengdong walking over, she wondered why he would bother with this matter that didn''t concern him.


    "Young Master Huo, I was having an issue with the new student that had nothing to do with you, right?"


    Huo Chengdong strode forward to stand next to Qiao Ying andzily drawled, "You''re blocking my sister''s way. What do you think, does that have something to do with me or not?"


    "What did you say?" Su Qingyu didn''t catch it very clearly.


    "Sister¡ª"


    "Good day, Sister Ying."


    "Sister Ying, I''m Xiaochen. I toasted you when we had dinner the other day." Behind Huo Chengdong, a group of his followers greeted Sister Ying one after another. Any one of them was a refined young master from an influential family.


    The students watching were stunned speechless.


    "Sister Ying? What''s going on? Are they addressing Qiao Ying?"


    "The Huo family''s influence in the capital is bigger than the Sus'', right? Can someone give me the rundown on this country bumpkin?"


    "Yes, Young Master Huo''s family has the most power on campus. The Su family needs to move back. And Young Master Huo is also the precious only child in his family."


    Huo Chengdong casually draped an arm over Qiao Ying''s shoulder andzily asked Su Qingyu, "She''s with me. So what exactly do you want to do about it?"


    Qiao Ying raised her arm and pushed away the arm on her shoulder.


    Huo Chengdong was quick to pat Qiao Ying''s shoulder where no dust existed, shing her a silly grin¡ªthe very image of a bootlicker.


    "How does Qiao Ying know Young Master Huo..." Among those who hade to watch the show, Li Shiyin was stunned silly by this sudden reversal.


    Su Qingyu said, "Young Master Huo, are you mental? No matter how much you might lust after her looks and want to seduce this country bumpkin, there''s no call for you to act like this, is there?"


    Huo Chengdong replied, "Watch your mouth. If you can''t speak properly then shut up. Do you have business here or not? If not, get lost. Don''t stand here stinking like salted meat."


    "You¡ª" Su Qingyu and Huo Chengdong had known each other since childhood, running in the same circle. The two had always kept a respectful distance; this was the first time he had ever spoken to her this way, what''s more in front of a crowd.


    Su Qingyu''s face darkened. "Huo Chengdong, this is between her and me. It''s best you don''t get involved. Calling you ''Young Master Huo'' doesn''t mean I''m actually afraid of you. Haven''t you heard that my sister and Third Master Qin are engaged? My Su family might not have been able topare to you in the past, but in the future things might change."


    Qiao Ying''s shapely eyebrows furrowed deeper and deeper: "Qin Hanxue is engaged to your sister?"

 Chapter 95: Beijing’s elite Chasing Yuncheng’s rural sister

    <h4>Chapter 95</h4>


    "You dare directly call Young Master Qin''s name. You really are fearless from ignorance," Su Qingyu coldly sneered, looking at Qiao Ying contemptuously.


    She went on, "But I''ll give it to you, you country bumpkin girl does have some insight to at least know about Young Master Qin."


    "Young Master Qin is actually getting engaged to Eldest Miss Su of the Su family. How lucky is Eldest Miss Su to have this fortune? Even in her dreams she wouldn''t dare believe it?"


    "Is this real or fake? That''s the man in power of the Qin family!"


    "I heard Young Master Qin is super handsome, and he''s rich, powerful and blessed with exceptional looks. He''s been the outstanding one among the nobility since he was little. No one canpare."


    "If I could meet him just once, I would have no regrets in life."


    Su Qingyu was thoroughly enjoying the gasps and envy from her ssmates.


    Huo Chengdong rolled his eyes. "Cheh, he''s just the man my sister didn''t want. Looks like your sister picked him up quite happily."


    Upon hearing this, Qiao Ying slowly turned to look at Huo Chengdong.


    Qin Hanyue actually had a fling with Huo Chengdong¡¯s sister? Living under the same roof for two months, and she didn¡¯t even know Qin Hanyue was so charming with flowers blooming all around. It looks like the image portrayed to the outside of being pure and leading an abstemious, self-disciplined life doesn''t match reality.


    But in her observations as a Chinese medicine practitioner, Qin Hanyue did seem quite abstinent. After living together for two months, she didn¡¯t notice him going out to vent his desires elsewhere, despite his robust liver fire indicating pent up urges.


    He didn''t seem to have as many scandals as the rumors would suggest.


    "You sure dare to speak without fear of biting your tongue. It''s clearly that Young Master Qin looking down on your sister." Su Qingyu sneered disdainfully.


    "Oh - getting cocky now huh. The engagement isn''t even set yet, is it? Whether Young Master looks up to your sister or not, it¡¯s hard to say." Huo Chengdong''s words were especially venomous, "Even if the Qin fellow was blind enough to look upon her, she''s still your cousin at most, not your actual sister, let alone you. What''s with your presumptuous behavior - are you nning to enter the bridal chamber as a concubine?"


    Laughter sounded around them.


    "You--¡± Su Qingyu¡¯s face flushed red with anger.


    "You, you, you, you what? That Qin guy just has a nice face to trick you superficial ones. If you really think he''s a good man." From young, Huo Chengdong had heard quite a bit at home regarding Qin Hanyue.


    He had always feared Qin Hanyue. Just standing there with his eyes scanning you would make Huo Chengdong feel uneasy. Whenever they met, Huo Chengdong would circle around to avoid him. Not just him, even Qin Hanyue''s own people feared him.


    "Be careful your sister gets beaten up once every three days and heavily once every five days after she marries over. Don''t expect to have good days either."


    Huo Chengdong was the first to adamantly reject the idea when he initially heard his sister was to be married off to Qin Hanyue. He threw tantrums and rolled around the whole day, even taking two strikes from the old master''s cane didn''t change his mind.


    Fortunately his sister also feared Qin Hanyue, unlike these shallow ones who only cared about appearances and money.


    Along with Qin Hanyue''s disinterest towards his sister, the matter was eventually dropped.


    Whenever Huo Chengdong thought about Qin Hanyue bing his brother-inw, his whole body would tingle ufortably, as if being eyed by a ghost.


    He figured someone like Qin Hanyue was more suited to being his arch nemesis. Courtship, marriage and having kids should be off limits for him - which normal girl could withstand that?


    "You best keep your distance from my sister Qiao Ying in the future. I''m doing this for your own good. By the time my sister Qiao Ying takes action personally, humph..."


    What Huo Chengdong meant was clear to the yboys he mingled with at the racing circles.


    Huo Chengdong had been a rogue prince since young. He had never submitted to anyone before meeting Qiao Ying.


    "Let''s go eat, sister Qiao Ying." Huo Chengdong fawned as he cleared a path for Qiao Ying.


    As Qiao Ying walked along, she pondered that she and Qin Hanyue could be considered friends of sorts, having had a few chance encounters. Qin Hanyue had even helped her quite a bit before, and she was currently benefiting from his Underworld Battle Suit.


    If Qin Hanyue were to be engaged or married, shouldn''t she send a gift? Gift-giving might stump her though...


    "The old man sure didn''t show mercy with those cane strikes. I''ve been sleeping on my stomach these two nights from the ache," Huo Chengdong grumbled as he rubbed his sore back.


    After returning from the car race the other day, his mother had gone to the Huo family toin early next morning. No matter what was said, Huo Chengdong refused to apologize or delete the video. The Alexei family wielded quite some influence in Country M after all.


    In the end, Huo Chengdong took a few strikes from the old master''s cane as the Huo family smoothed things over. Alexei''s mother left in a huff.


    Qiao Ying said, "I told you I could resolve it if you couldn''t handle things. You just didn''t believe me." She meant getting Ye Si to make a call.


    Huo Chengdong gave augh. "I know you¡¯re capable, sister Qiao Ying, but don''t boast about this issue. It¡¯s not something that can be solved just because you know how to fight. The family of that asshole Alexei holds power in Country M... forget it, you don''t understand."


    Both Qiao Ying and Huo Chengdong were focal points at Capital University. With these two personalitiesing together, it was sure to cause huge waves.


    In just one lunch break, news had spread through almost the entire school.


    Forum posts imed Huo Chengdong was chasing after Qiao Ying, not caring about his dignity anymore. Just for Qiao Ying, he had even hurled abuse at former campus belle Su Er. People were calling him a lovesick fool.


    Some even said the two were already an item.


    The romance between a heir of the prominent Huo family and a country bumpkin girl from Yun City was eye-catching in itself when considering the disparity in status between them. The level of attention it drew was only to be expected.


    As a Capital University alum, Qin Hanyue naturally knew that given Qiao Ying¡¯s qualities and temperament, she would definitely be a hot topic on the school¡¯s forums. With free timetely, he had been browsing the forums regrly.


    Upon opening the site today, such an eye-catching thread title leapt out at him:¡¾Aristocrat Desperately Chasing Country Bumpkin Girl¡¿


    Terms like sparrow turning into phoenix, clinging onto prominent family¡¯s wealth and power, talented man capturing beauty were flying about.


    Thements were filled with both envy and jealousy.


    Qin Hanyue stared fixedly at the screen, thin lips moving as he enunciated word for word: ¡°Huo Cheng Dong?¡±


    Qin Hanyue picked up his phone to message Qiao Ying, inviting her out for a meal.


    At that time, Qiao Ying had just received an enthusiastic invitation from student council president Xu Zhil¨« to join the council.


    "Does the student council have a lot of power?" Qiao Ying asked directly about the key point of concern.


    Having never stepped foot in a school gate in her previous life, Qiao Ying wondered if the student council here was like the Underworld Battle Suit Syndicate in M Continent: all powerful.


    "Er..." Xu Zhil¨« contemted the question. For this school idol personally recruited in by the principal, it seemed like he really had nothing worthwhile to offer in exchange, only more work instead.


    "Then forget it. You probably don''t need it," Xu Zhil¨« smiled awkwardly.


    Seeing Qiao Ying look at her phone, Xu Zhil¨« secretly admired her profile.


    After much hesitation, Xu Zhil¨« finally plucked up his courage, "Can I, can I ask if the online posts about you and Huo Chengdong are real? I don''t mean anything by it, just asking out of curiosity." He quickly added.


    Right then, Qiao Ying received a message from Qin Hanyue asking her out for a meal.


    Not having heard Xu Zhil¨«¡¯s words clearly, Qiao Ying nced at him. "Hmm?"


    "I mean, are you two really dating?"


    "No." Qiao Ying replied, before casually typing a response to Qin Hanyue.


    ¨C¨C¡¾Will see¡¿


    Upon seeing those two words, Qin Hanyue felt somewhat helpless.


    Previously when Qiao Ying was far away in Yun City, fate had somehow brought about a few chance encounters between them. Yet now, when she was right under his nose in Capital City, meeting up became difficult instead.


    Hearing it wasn''t true, Xu Zhil¨« rejoiced internally, "Are you free to go out for a meal this weekend? If not for you, I would have face-nted on the ground during the freshman enrollment the other day." He quickly exined.


    Qiao Ying put away her phone. "No need."


    She already had more meal invites than she could stomach.


    She still hadn''t taken up Principal Zhang''s dinner invitation till now.


    In the dormitory,


    To hide from Xu Zhil¨«, Qiao Lingling hadn''t attended sses. Going through the forum posts one by one, she was in an crazed and agitated state.


    She stared fixedly at her phone screen, wishing she could crush it in her hands.


    Why, why did Qiao Ying get to know big shots like Huo Chengdong? Qiao Ying used to be so fat and stupid in the past. Even her own toes were better than Qiao Ying''s.


    Why, why did all the good things happen to fall onto her now?!


    ...


    Qiao Yi had assumed his second sister would stop pestering him after a clear rejection.


    He didn''t expect her to runining to their mother instead.


    Returning home after night study, his mother came to him wielding test papers.


    Asking him to persuade Qiao Ying to help Qiao Lingling solve them. If Qiao Lingling managed to solve the questions, not only would the teacher look at her in a different light, she would be eligible for schrships too... going on and on about the supposed benefits.


    Qiao Yi could only promise to help ask his elder sister first.


    Li Lilian was ted, praising him for being a good son.


    Qiao Yi then went to bathe. Having just washed his hair, he had forgotten to take clothes along. Coming out from the bathroom back to his room,


    He overheard his mother who was frying medicine for him talking to second sister Qiao Lingling over the phone in the kitchen...

 Chapter 96: Things revealed, Joe Yi is under house arrest; Qiao Ying help do the problem

    <h4>Chapter 96</h4>


    "Don''t panic first, your brother has already agreed. In a few days when he finishes the solution, I''ll have your brother send it to you," said Li Lilian.


    "Rest assured, that dead girl dotes on Little Yi, she will definitely help. In the future if they ask you to do questions again, mom will handle it for you," Li Lilianforted Qiao Lingling.


    "No one suspects you right? Ai, you''re making me worry along with you. You have to keep your mouth shut," said Li Lilian.


    "What? That dead girl met a rich and powerful figure at school?" When Li Lilian heard this, her eyes lit up.


    "I knew she was capable. It''s only been a few days since the start of school and she''s already cozied up with a tycoon," Li Lilian said happily.


    "You''d better mend your rtionship with your sister. In the future when that dead girl makes it big, our whole family may have to rely on her," said Li Lilian.


    "What can you do even if you''re angry? That dead girl looks pretty after losing weight. Rich people like her, what''s the point of you being angry?" Li Lilian consoled Qiao Lingling for a while before hanging up the phone. She thought to herself that she would also have to get on the good side of her eldest daughter. She should visit Beijing another day to take a look at the rich young master shetched onto. If they had a wealthy inw, life would be great. Li Lilian happily hummed a tune.


    At this time, a voice suddenly rang out, "Who asked second sister to do questions?"


    Li Lilian was badly frightened, she nearly threw her phone. She turned her head to see Qiao Yi with wet hair standing at the kitchen door.


    "L-little Yi, when did youe back? Why didn''t you make any sound, you scared mom to death?" said Li Lilian.


    "Who suspects second sister? Why suspect her? Suspect what? What did second sister do that you''re worrying?" Qiao Yi asked sentence by sentence as she walked into the kitchen.


    Li Lilian''s heart thumped.


    "W-what are you talking about? Nothing! Little Yi you must have misheard. I didn''t call your second sister," Li Lilian pretended to stay calm.


    "Mom," Qiao Yi looked steadily at her mother and asked, "How many points did second sister get for the college entrance exam?"


    Li Lilian was stunned for a moment. Flustered, she concealed, "Your second sister did exceptionally well. She got 700 points."


    "You''re lying. She didn''t even take the college entrance exam," said Qiao Yi.


    Li Lilian opened and closed her mouth, unable to get any words out for a time.


    "She stole my draft book and the math question. You didn''t go to any wedding at all. Instead, you took big sister''s questions and went to Beijing. She took big sister''s ce, and lied to Zhuo Zhiyi, Principal Zhang and Beijing University. That day Principal Zhang came, you hid in the room because you were afraid Principal Zhang would recognize you, right?"


    Qiao Yi stepped closer. She tried her best to restrain her emotions but her heart was still filled with anger, shame and self-me.


    "Little Yi, it''s not like that, listen to mom exin..." said Li Lilian.


    "You still want me to help you trick everyone!" Qiao Yi felt extremely apologetic to Qiao Ying. If she had unknowingly be an "aplice" and nearly helpedmit injustice again, she would never have forgiven herself.


    "I''m going to tell sister," said Qiao Yi as she turned and rushed out of the kitchen.


    "Little Yi!" Li Lilian hurriedly chased after her.


    She chased Qiao Yi to her room. Recklessly, she snatched Qiao Yi''s phone just as she was about to make a call.


    "Give me back my phone! Give it back! Do you know what you''re doing?" Qiao Yi said agitatedly.


    Li Lilian gripped the phone tightly and refused to let go.


    "Little Yi, Little Yi, you can''t do that. Lingling is your sister by blood. If you do this, you''ll ruin her life. If you make that call, your second sister will be finished for life. The street will see how they look at your second sister. If your second sister gets expelled from Beijing University, what will she do in the future? Can she take it?" said Li Lilian.


    "What if she''s weak? If big sister was weaker today, wouldn''t she be the one getting destroyed?" said Qiao Yi.


    "Things have alreadye to this, pretend you don''t know anything okay? Don''t tell your big sister. Your big sister is capable now. She also got into Beijing University. In the future she''ll have everything. What''s the big deal about giving Lingling one question? Isn''t it good for two sisters to be in Beijing University together?" said Li Lilian.


    "That doesn''t belong to second sister. You took big sister''s things and seized her glory. On top of cheating Beijing University of their schrships and housing, you still want big sister''s housing and schrship. Yet you still call her ''that dead girl''. She''s still your daughter! Fine if you usually favor Lingling but I can''t believe you would do something like this!" said Qiao Yi.


    "Are you saying whatever it takes to destroy your second sister and this family?" said Li Lilian.


    Qiao Yi was silent for a moment before saying, "That doesn''t belong to her."


    When Qiao''s father came home from work, he saw his wife crying in the living room.


    Qiao Yi''s phone was on the table.


    Their son was locked in his room, banging on the door. He had never been this emotional before, shouting to open the door.


    "What''s going on here?" Qiao''s father went to open the door.


    His wife stopped him.


    She tearfully recounted everything.


    After she finished speaking, she kept crying that Qiao Yi wanted to destroy his own sister''s life and tear their happy family apart.


    "He''s forcing me as a mother to die, to jump off a building!"


    Hearing his mother''s words, Qiao Yi in the room quieted down.


    After a while, his mother cried and shouted outside the door,


    "Isn''t it enough even if I as your mother kneel and beg you? I''m begging you as a son to give your sister a way to survive, okay?"


    After about half an hour,


    Qiao Yi''s father came to his door and sighed repeatedly.


    Then he started persuading, "Little Yi, your second sister and your mother were in the wrong. But your mother is right that this isn''t just taking two pieces of candy. If this got out, your second sister would be finished for life. I think this family would also fall apart. How would the neighbors see your second sister then? If your second sister gets expelled from Beijing University what will she do in the future? Can she take it? To little Ying this is just a question she doesn''t care for but for your second sister this question means her future. Dadcks capability. I didn''t give you three siblings a good life and I didn''t teach your second sister well. I''m sorry to your big sister..."


    Qiao''s father was uneducated. He felt it was just a math question Qiao Ying didn''t want that could give his sister a bright future.


    They were family, blood-rted sisters. It wasn''t that big of a deal.


    At this time Li Lilian held the phone outside the door with the speaker on.


    Qiao Lingling''s desperate pleas came from the phone.


    Mother, father, second sister were all begging him to keep it a secret.


    Qiao Yi said powerlessly, "It can''t be hidden."


    Then he went to the table and turned on theputer.


    Li Lilian didn''t understand technology. She didn''t know messages could be sent and people contacted fromputers. She had only taken Qiao Yi''s phone.


    Qiao Yi sat in front of theputer while outside was his pleading mother and earnestly advising father...


    No one knew how much time passed. Qiao Yi ced both hands on the keyboard and opened WeChat at Qiao Ying''s chat frame.


    Qiao Ying''s phone rang. She saw the message.


    The next day,


    Li Lilian only opened Qiao Yi''s door with two swollen eyes.


    In a hoarse voice she said, "Mom asked for leave from your school so don''t go today."


    Qiao Yi said incredulously, "Are you going to imprison me?"


    Li Lilian said, "Son, you''re still young. You don''t understand a parent''s hardship and hopes. As parents we hope for the best for our children."


    Qiao''s father stood silently at the side, saying nothing.


    At school,


    Qiao Lingling was in aplete daze with her nerves tightly strung.


    She barely endured until the end of ss. Qiao Lingling didn''t have any appetite as she walked towards the dorms, wanting to rest properly away from the crowds.


    "Little Yi said you have a question for me to solve?"


    Without any warning, Qiao Ying''s voice suddenly rang out.


    Qiao Lingling was so frightened she screamed and jumped up from shock.


    Seeing Qiao Ying before her muddled brain, Qiao Lingling nked out as her heart nearly leaped out of her chest. She sank into endless terror.


    "The schrship isn''t small," said Qiao Ying at this time.


    Qiao Lingling barely regained some ability to think, "Sis...Sis..."


    Qiao Ying said, "When the question is solved, the full schrship is mine."


    At first Qiao Lingling nked out, then nodded repeatedly, "All yours, all yours sis."


    Qiao Ying asked, "Where''s the question?"


    Qiao Lingling''s brain buzzed. Flustered, she took out her phone to find the question, "It''s here."


    Qiao Lingling thought: Could it be Little Yi didn''t tell Sister Ying but chose to help her instead?


    After Qiao Ying read the question she asked, "Do you have paper and pen on you?"


    "I do, I do!" Qiao Lingling hurriedly took out paper and pen.


    She was so anxious her pen dropped to the ground. She quickly bent down to pick it up.


    "Sis, how long will it take?" Qiao Lingling asked. At the same time, she concealed her panic and tried to calm herself down.


    "Very soon," said Qiao Ying as she took the pen.

 Chapter 97: Qiao Ying: "I came to see the math Genius"

    <h4>Chapter 97</h4>


    In the pavilion,


    Qiao Ying took out the solved problems and gave them to Qiao Lingling.


    Qiao Lingling received them and flipped through them eagerly, overjoyed, "That was so fast, sister you''re too amazing!"


    Qiao Lingling hugged the notebook tightly in her arms as if hugging life-saving medicine: "Sister, can I stille to you when I have problems I can''t solve in the future?"


    Qiao Ying just smiled without answering.


    She didn''t say anything.


    "When I give these to the teacher and get the schrship, I''ll give it all to you, thank you sister. I''lle find you againter." Qiao Lingling desperately controlled her emotions, calling her "sister" affectionately.


    After speaking, she waved goodbye to Qiao Ying and hurriedly left, her mood rising and falling dramatically. She had thought she was facing death, but unexpectedly there was light at the end of the tunnel. Qiao Lingling''s guilty conscience had notpletely calmed down yet, and she didn''t quite dare stay with Qiao Ying for too long or say too much.


    Qiao Ying stood in the same spot, watching that happy, running back moving farther and farther away. Her eyes gradually grew colder.


    Soon after, she followed along.


    "President Zhang, leaving so soon, where are you going?"


    Zhang Chengyong was walking when he suddenly saw Qiao Yinging up behind him.


    He was happy, "Oh, Qiao, why did youe to this building? Don''t tell me you came here specially to find me? Do you have time to eat with me? I was thinking that if you didn''te find me soon I would have to take the initiative to find you."


    Qiao Ying: "Just passing by."


    Zhang Chengyong: "Then that''s perfect, let''s go together. I''ll introduce you to some new friends." President Zhang enthusiastically invited her.


    Qiao Ying: "What new friends?" Her feet were already following along.


    "A girl as special and capable as you, an undisputed math genius."


    "Oh yes, she''s also surnamed Qiao like you, also from Yun City. Your Yun City really has outstanding people and heroes appearing in batches, quite remarkable."


    "This time she just solved a difficult problem for the professors again. I''m going over to take a look, encourage and praise the child."


    Qiao Ying: "A math genius? I''m quite interested."


    President Zhang smiled, "Our Capital University is really fortunate this year to have weed you two outstanding talents."


    As the two spoke, they arrived at the graduate research building.


    At this time, Xu Zhiyi''sb was exceptionally lively.


    Seven or eight professors and four or five math graduate students were loudly praising Qiao Lingling and her notebook.


    "A true heroine emerges in her youth, our math world will surely reach new heights, this is extremely wee news!"


    "One math genius plus one female math genius, a match made in heaven, a perfectlypatible pair!"


    "Yes, yes, their genes must be exceptionally strong!"


    Xu Zhiyi waspletely focused on the math problem. Hearing the professor''s words, his face grew somewhat ufortable.


    On the other hand, Qiao Lingling shyly nced at him, then lowered her head.


    This reaction led to teasing from the professors and students, telling Xu Zhiyi not to only focus on problems all day and neglect emotional aspects of life.


    "Erm, you just solved this?" Xu Zhiyi changed the topic to ask Qiao Lingling.


    Qiao Lingling had wanted to say yes, but remembering Qiao Ying had actually only spent a few minutes, vanity made her inexplicably bold, "No, I already solved it a couple days ago."


    Hearing this, everyone apuded and marveled.


    Xu Zhiyi had not expected Qiao Lingling to solve it so quickly. Remembering his previous doubts about her, he now felt guilty.


    "Everyone''s here? Did Iete?" Zhang Chengyongughed as he walked in.


    After taking the notebook handed over by Xu Zhiyi, Zhang Chengyong nodded as he looked through it, his eyes full of admiration for Qiao Lingling.


    Theb echoed with cheerful voices andughter. Qiao Lingling waspletely immersed in it all, enjoying the glory.


    Suddenly, a figure unexpectedly appeared in her line of sight.


    Qiao Lingling''s smile instantly froze as she saw Qiao Ying leaningzily against the doorframe, arms crossed, an inscrutable smile directed her way.


    In an instant, Qiao Lingling felt as if she was looking at the grim reaper. Her brain buzzed loudly and she even forgot to scream.


    Then, in Qiao Lingling''s terrified gaze, Qiao Ying stood up straight and slowly walked towards her.


    As Qiao Ying approached step by step, Qiao Lingling was so frightened her legs went soft and she almost fell over.


    She barely managed to prop herself up against the table to steady her body.


    Seeing everyone trying to match his older brother with Qiao Lingling, Xu Zhiyi felt depressed. Then he saw Qiao Ying arrive.


    "Qiao Ying, why did youe here?"


    Xu Zhiyi happily called out and hurriedly got up to wee her.


    "President Zhang said there was an amazing female math genius here with the same surname and hometown as me. I came to broaden my horizons." As Qiao Ying spoke, she walked over to size up Qiao Lingling.


    "Qiao Ying? The one who got full marks in the college entrance exam that you went to recruit personally?" A professor asked Zhang Chengyong.


    "That''s right." President Zhang nodded.


    Just as he was about to properly introduce Qiao Ying to everyone, Qiao Ying reached out and took the notebook from his hands.


    This action made everyone feel she was rather rude.


    After all, President Zhang was an elder and the university president while she was his junior and a student.


    But President Zhang just smiled at everyone to indicate he didn''t mind at all. On the contrary, he beamed at Qiao Ying.


    Although President Zhang was always kind to students, his indulgence towards Qiao Ying was clearly greater than for normal students.


    Qiao Ying looked through the notebook, "Not only are we from the same ce and have the same surname, even our handwriting is very simr."


    As she spoke, she turned to the first page.


    Qiao Lingling''s name was written on the first page of the notebook.


    Seeing this handwriting, Qiao Ying gave a mockingugh.


    Qiao Lingling instantly became extremely nervous and uneasy.


    In order to perfectly impersonate her, she had bought stacks of copybooks over summer to painstakingly imitate Qiao Ying''s writing. But she had still only managed 70-80% simrity.


    She was still practicing copying every day, but no matter how much she tried, she couldn''t match Qiao Ying''s bold, vigorous, and imposing style.


    Compared to Qiao Ying''s, hers looked traced.


    The others didn''t detect the mockery in Qiao Ying''s tone.


    "For a freshman to solve problems of this level of difficulty, she can indeed be called a genius. Did this math genius also get full marks in the college entrance exam for math?" Qiao Ying asked Qiao Lingling after looking it over.


    Zhang Chengyong: "Qiao Lingling was exempt from taking the college entrance exam."


    "Exempt from the exam? As her older sister, howe I don''t know about such a joyous event?" Qiao Ying looked at her, "Didn''t you say you scored 700 points on the exam?"


    "Huh? You two are sisters?" Zhang Chengyong looked at them in surprise. He thought to himself that they looked nothing alike at all.


    At the same time, he noticed Qiao Lingling''s face was frighteningly pale, so President Zhang caringly asked if she was okay.


    Qiao Lingling barely managed a smile uglier than crying, "Yes, she''s my older sister. We''re twins."


    They were even twins? They looked even less alike.


    They must be fraternal twins.


    Qiao Ying and this girl were twin sisters? Xu Zhiyi felt even more depressed. He couldn''t help but say, "Then why did she pretend not to recognize you on the first day of school?"


    Qiao Ying asked again, "Was it admission through exemption or a score of 700?"


    Zhang Chengyong: "It was admission by exemption--this is extremely fortunate. Qiao Lingling, there is no need to be so modest about such great news." Though he spoke like this, in his heart he wondered.


    The others also looked at Qiao Lingling puzzledly.


    They thought that perhaps the sisters did not have a close rtionship. So even for such a major event like qualifying for exemption, she didn''t know?


    But there was also no need to im she scored 700 points.


    Qiao Ying: "She is indeed modest. She''s kept the title of ''math genius'' quite hidden too. I''m also quite interested in math. I wonder if this genius can exin her thought process in solving the problem to us?"


    Qiao Lingling panicked.


    Feeling everyone''s gazes focused on her, Qiao Lingling desperately tried to stay calm. "I, I''m not feeling well and am a bit tired. Next time, sister."


    She called Qiao Ying sister while pleading to her with her eyes.


    Qiao Ying: "You were fine just now. It''s just exining your thought process, how could that be tiring?"


    "Sister, I really don''t feel well. Can you go back to the dorm with me to rest? I also happen to have something to tell you." Qiao Lingling was nearly in tears. Cold sweat beaded her forehead and she felt dizzy.


    Seeing Qiao Lingling''s poorplexion yet Qiao Ying''s unrelenting, sarcastic attitude, Xu Zhiyi stood up for Qiao Lingling. "Miss, she already said she''s unwell."


    Qiao Ying nced at him, "None of your business."


    Then she looked back to Qiao Lingling and coldly demanded, "Is it because you''re tired or because you can''t solve it?"

 Chapter 98: Public debunking, strength confirmation; You’d better pray that Joe Yi is OK

    <h4>Chapter 98</h4>


    Xu Zhiyi: "What do you mean by that?"


    As soon as Qiao Ying''s words came out, everyone in theb noticed something was fishy. At this moment, looking at Qiao Lingling again, one felt that Qiao Lingling''s pale face was full of guilt and panic, inevitably making people suspicious and spective.


    Qiao Ying ignored him,


    Threw the manuscript on the desk, picked up a pen next to him, and crossed out the three characters [Qiao Lingling] on the front page.


    Then she wrote her own name: [Qiao Ying]


    The pen was a ckboard writing pen, the font was veryrge,


    The two characters [Qiao Ying] filled the entire page.


    Qiao Lingling''s breathing became more and more rapid, and her psychological defense was destroyed bit by bit by Qiao Ying.


    Zhang Principal: "Qiao student, what do you mean by doing this?"


    Qiao Ying: "It''s my stuff, it should have my name on it."


    Xu Zhiyi reacted and looked at Qiao Ying in disbelief, asking uncertainly: "You did this problem?"


    Before they could ask Qiao Ying what she meant, they saw Qiao Ying take the pen and walk to the huge ckboard,


    She started writing vigorously.


    The handwriting of the two sisters was indeed simr, but Qiao Ying''s was obviously more sharp and smooth, more energetic, like her.


    Qiao Lingling''s cramped and deliberately rigid font couldn''tpare.


    As soon as Qiao Ying started writing, Xu Zhiyi recognized that she was writing


    - It was the math problem on the forum, it was the detailed solution steps that he had asked Qiao Lingling for many times but never got.


    At this moment, every step under Qiao Ying''s pen was written out in detail, perfectly presented to everyone.


    The handwriting was exactly the same as that on those six pages of manuscript.


    Qiao Ying wrote very quickly. Soon, she had written quite a lot.


    Except for Qiao Lingling and Xu Zhiyi, everyone else saw that it was the problem they had been studying for half a year on the forum.


    Several professors pushed their sses and took a step forward unconsciously.


    They wished they could stick to the ckboard.


    "When imitating the handwriting, did you ever think about what to do with the stuff in your head?"


    Handwriting can be imitated, but IQ cannot.


    Qiao Ying wrote while saying, doing two things at once without slowing down at all.


    A few minutester, she had filled half of the ckboard densely. More than ten minutester, she had filled two full wall-sized ckboards,


    and Qiao Ying was still writing.


    Looking at these tworge ckboards full of solution steps, Xu Zhiyi found it unbelievable. One would need a terribly horrifying thinking ability and memory to be able to write this out so effortlessly after a few months, and in such great detail.


    Qiao Ying changed to thest ckboard to continue writing the previous problem.


    Just like before, very detailed, she filled up a whole ckboard.


    When thest stroke fell, the fourrge ckboards in theb were neatly and densely filled with her writing, shocking everyone present. The professors and students looked at each other, unable to say a word for a while. Theb was quiet enough to hear a pin drop.


    Zhang Principal took a deep breath to slowly calm himself down.


    Undoubtedly, today they had witnessed what a real genius was.


    Xu Zhiyi realized for the first time that there were still differences between geniuses, obviously,pared to Qiao Ying, he, the so-called genius, was just an ordinary person.


    Qiao Lingling finally realized btedly that she had been calcted.


    "Why?"


    Qiao Lingling didn''t understand, since Qiao Ying already knew she had stolen the test, why pretend not to know and even kindly help her solve the problem.


    Qiao Ying put the pen cap on,


    leisurely enjoying Qiao Lingling''s despair and breakdown: "Do you know what it means to be held high only to fall hard?"


    Qiao Lingling''s psychological defensepletely copsed. She no longer had the strength to hold on and slid down to the ground, panicked and afraid.


    Zhang Principal''s face was serious: "So, the problem on the forum was solved by you, Qiao student, and this one too. While you..."


    He looked at Qiao Lingling and withdrew his usual kindness: "You know that this kind of theft is already a crime, don''t you?"


    Cheating for housing, cheating for schrships, cheating for guaranteed admissions.


    No wonder Qiao Lingling had asked them to keep the guaranteed admission a secret, and asked for the high school she was attending at the time to cooperate as well.


    It turned out that the test waspletely stolen.


    "No wonder every time I wanted to discuss some issues with her, she always found various excuses to avoid it. The test wasn''t done by her at all."


    "She''s so gutsy to impersonate like this."


    "It would have been exposed in no time, yet we were fooled by this little girl for so long."


    Everyone now felt annoyed that they had been led around by a teenage girl because they had been too concerned about the test at the time and overly excited, so they easily believed her.


    Some hot-blooded graduate students directly denounced her verbally.


    Qiao Lingling looked up to see the faces that were smiling at her just half an hour ago now filled with anger.


    She had be a target of public criticism.


    Xu Zhiyi was undoubtedly the most angry.


    He, who had been working hard with his head down, knew how difficult it was, how important honor was to a person, yet it was impersonated by these unscrupulous people for their own benefit.


    His upbringing made him restrain his temper.


    The way Xu Zhiyi looked at her now undoubtedly dealt the most lethal blow to Qiao Lingling. She could no longer bear it.


    "Sis, I was wrong, I shouldn''t have done that, I know I was wrong."


    "I regretted it a long time ago. Please forgive me, please help me, help me."


    Qiao Lingling begged Qiao Ying crying.


    "Help me tell the principal that I can''t be expelled, if I''m expelled I''ll be finished, my whole life will be over. Sis..."


    She couldn''t be expelled from Peking University. Her future, her degree, everything she had now, and Xu Zhiyi.


    She couldn''t lose them.


    "Qiao student, how do you think this should be handled?" Zhang Principal asked Qiao Ying.


    After all, Qiao Lingling was Qiao Ying''s sister.


    Qiao Ying mercilessly betrayed her kin: "We only have a blood rtionship. Principal Zhang, do whatever you think is appropriate, don''t consider me. Also, I request that this be announced to the whole school."


    Dare to impersonate her identity. In her two lifetimes, Qiao Lingling was the first. Qiao Ying had previously felt that the difference between the original owner and this sister was too great, one was weak and bullyable, the other shrewd and calcting.


    Now it seemed that Qiao Lingling was just as stupid.


    What was she thinking, stealing the one thing she shouldn''t steal, her IQ.


    Qiao Lingling''s nature was too egregious, sending her to jail would be enough.


    Since Qiao Ying had spoken, Principal Zhang would not be lenient either.


    "No, you can''t, you can''t... Sis, I know I was wrong, don''t let the principal expel me..." Qiao Lingling, disregarding her image, crawled forward to try and grab Qiao Ying''s feet.


    Qiao Ying dodged.


    Qiao Lingling cried and begged Xu Zhiyi for help, asking him to plead for her, asking for help from everyone.


    However, no one at the scene pitied her self-inflicted fate.


    Seeing no one willing to help her, Qiao Lingling copsed and shouted angrily at Qiao Ying: "I''m your sister, why are you so ruthless, forcing me down this hopeless road? What don''t you have? Something you don''t want that I take, what can it do to you?! Why must you destroy me?!"


    Everyone felt that Qiao Lingling was stubborn and unrepentant, incorrigible. Up till now she still didn''t think she was wrong.


    Qiao Ying looked down on her condescendingly, eyeing her coldly: "Give it to you? Can you handle it?"


    Her tone turned colder as she continued: "You''d better pray nothing happens to Qiao Yi, if that shrew dares to touch a hair on him, I''ll make sure you can''t even stay in Yuncheng."


    Having said that, Qiao Ying turned and left,


    not looking back, throwing a sentence to Zhang Chengyong: "Principal Zhang, please give me leave to go back to Yuncheng for some business."


    Walking out of theb,


    Qiao Ying made a call: "Mr. Qin, could you lend me a car?"


    Half an hourter,


    a ck Mercedes-Benz stopped at the south gate of Peking University.


    Qiao Ying raised her eyebrows,


    Did Qin Hanyue lend her his personal ride?


    So polite? Or he just didn''t have another car avable for now?


    "Miss Qiao, please get in the car." Qin Yan poked his head out of the driver''s seat window and said to her.


    Qiao Ying: "Assistant Qin, is your injury healed?"


    Qin Yan: "......"


    Can we not mention this.


    Free driver will do. Qiao Ying pulled open the rear door by herself, sensed something, then she put one hand on the roof of the car, leaned in and lowered her head to look inside.


    Qin Hanyue was right there in the car.


    Qiao Ying: "Mr. Qin, you are too kind, sending the car anding personally."


    Having said that, Qiao Ying tilted her head slightly, signaling: get off.


    Qin Hanyue didn''t move.


    Qiao Ying: "You''re noting along, are you? I''m going back to Yuncheng."


    It''s not for fun.


    Qin Hanyue: "You already said it on the phone, get in the car."

 Chapter 99: Back to Cloud City; Qin Hanyu: Engagement Absurd

    <h4>Chapter 99</h4>


    Qiao Ying sat in the car. The conspicuous touch of green on her wrist caught Qin Hanyue''s gaze - it seemed she really liked the watch, wearing it every day.


    After getting into the car, Qiao Ying suddenly remembered something and couldn''t help uttering "Ow!".


    Qin Hanyue withdrew his thoughts and asked: "What''s wrong?"


    "Sorry, I shouldn''t have bothered Mr. Qin for a ride, I should have asked my ssmate. After all, Mr. Qin is not in an appropriate position now since he''s engaged."


    He was getting engaged. She should have avoided suspicion. She just didn''t think of it at the moment.


    There were no flights to Yuncheng these two days. Qiao Ying''s first thought was to ask Qin Hanyue for a ride.


    After this trip back from Yuncheng, she had to take some time to buy a car formuting, so as not to trouble others.


    Moreover, judging from the neatly tied necktie on Qin Hanyue''s neck, he probably came here directly from hispany.


    "What do you mean I''m not in an appropriate position now?" Qin Hanyue didn''t understand.


    Wasn''t he always appropriate? Also, school had just started for a few days, how could any of her ssmates be more appropriate than him? Let alone other things, just based on the length of their acquaintance.


    "Mr. Qin is getting married, of course it''s not appropriate."


    "Where did you hear such nonsense?"


    Qiao Ying raised her eyebrows slightly. "Hmm?" Her eyes seemed to say, isn''t that right?


    "Wasn''t it Miss Su?"


    "It¡¯s true that my family wanted me to marry into the Su family for business reasons, but I have clearly rejected it. This matter didn¡¯t even have a beginning, let alone an end."


    After Qin Hanyue exined, he thought Qiao Ying would say something, or show some reaction that would please him.


    Unfortunately not. She just uttered an indifferent "Oh".


    Qin Yan nced at the rearview mirror: Looks like something''s going on!


    "How could Miss Qiao hear about my matters at school? Is it special concern for friends or neighbors?" Qin Hanyue took the initiative to ask.


    However, Qiao Ying was too direct.


    "Don''t get me wrong. That''s what people are saying at school. Huo Chengdong even said you were dumped by his sister. I didn''t say that, he did."


    Qin Hanyue: "......"


    Qin Yan in the driver''s seat: His injury hasn''t fully recovered yet. Can you not make him hold back hisugh, or his wound might split open.


    In all my years, this is the first time I''ve heard someone say to the boss''s face that he was dumped by someone else. Truly f**king exciting!


    Only the ckwater Boss would dare!


    Qin Hanyue took a deep breath and secretly ground his mrs: "Preposterous! Did Miss Qiao actually believe that?"


    "I just listened for fun." Just like how you used to say you enjoyed watching the excitement on me.


    Qin Hanyue:"......"


    Qin Hanyue changed the subject. "Why is Miss Qiao in such a hurry to go back to Yuncheng? Is there something at home? If you''re going back home, I came in a rush and I''m afraid I can only buy a ready-made giftter."


    Qiao Ying: "No need, it¡¯d be better to give it to dogs than them."


    Qin Hanyue: "Does Miss Qiao not have a good rtionship with her family?"


    In a few words, Qiao Ying concisely told Qin Hanyue about how Qiao Lingling had secretly reced her name to take the exam.


    Qin Hanyue was the first person to recognize Qiao Ying''s handwriting and figure out that she was the one who did the exam questions. Since Qiao Ying didn''t want the title of ¡°math genius¡±, he also didn''t take it upon himself to tell Principal Zhang.


    He just didn''t expect it to turn into an impersonation incident.


    "Won''t your brother get in trouble? Or I can send a helicopter to pick you up faster." Qin Hanyue said.


    Qiao Ying: "No, that''s her son."


    Li Lilian would only me her. But when that shrew Li Lilian threw a fit, there was no guarantee that she wouldn¡¯t give Qiao Yi a couple of ps.


    Qiao Yi definitely wouldn''t be able to fend off Li Lilian.


    Btedly, Qiao Ying noticed what Qin Hanyue had just said: ¡¾Won''t your brother get in trouble¡¿. She nced at Qin Hanyue, thinking to herself: That''s her brother.


    He spoke as if he also had a part in it.


    At this time, Qin Hanyue was thinking that before, when he didn''t let Qin Yan investigate Qiao Ying''s background, he should have at least let Qin Yan check some basic information about her family.


    Qiao Ying wasn''t a good person, but she certainly wasn''t a heartless viin who didn''t care about her family. Just look at how she treated Heishui. From the impersonation incident alone, it was clear how bad the rtionship between Qiao Ying and her family had be.


    Qin Hanyue really wanted to see for himself what kind of people were in Qiao Ying''s family.


    "Just now you said you should have borrowed a car from which ssmate?"


    "Huo Chengdong."


    That guy had lots of cars.


    Huo Chengdong again. Qin Hanyue even suspected that the shoddy watch on her wrist was also given by Huo Chengdong.


    "How did you get to hang out with that Huo boy?"


    "He''s quite righteous."


    Qin Hanyue: High praise!


    Just as Qin Hanyue was thinking about whether he should "remind" the Huo boy, Qin Yan added fuel to the fire with no eye for the atmosphere.


    "Miss Qiao, I heard that it was you who saved me when I was kidnapped by Yi Saisi. But I didn''t see you among the people who came to rescue me. Could you tell me about it?"


    Qin Yan had been hospitalized in M State all this time. He was discharged and returned to the country a couple of days ago. Only after asking Qin Hanyue did he find out that it was Qiao Ying who saved him, but when he asked how, Qin Hanyue didn''t say.


    Qin Hanyue leaned closer to Qiao Ying, his shoulder touching hers, and whispered with his head lowered: "He is Q on the hacker leaderboard. He has always looked up to you as an idol. If you don''t want to be bothered by him, you¡¯d better not admit it."


    Looking at Qin Hanyue whispering into Qiao Ying''s ear through the rearview mirror, Qin Yan wanted to say: Can you pay a little attention to your image?


    You doing something like whispering doesn''t suit your status at all.


    And I''m right here. If you want to plot something with Miss Qiao, shouldn''t you at least try to avoid me a little?


    Making it seem like I asked something I shouldn''t have.


    Qin Yan felt confused and aggrieved. When his eyes unexpectedly met Qin Hanyue''s warning gaze in the rearview mirror, Qin Yan gave a start.


    He quickly said, "Anyway, thank you Miss Qiao."


    At nightfall,


    The car arrived in Yuncheng, entering Jiangxia District.


    From afar, crowds of neighbors could be seen gathered at the courtyard gate of the Qiao family home.


    As they drew nearer, Li Lilian¡¯s desperate wails could be heard.


    Qiao Ying got out of the car. The neighbors surrounding the gate quickly gave way, looking towards her.


    ¡°Oh my, what family¡¯s daughter is this beautiful.¡±


    ¡°A rich family¡¯s young miss from the big city right?¡±


    ¡°You can tell the car is expensive. How much would it cost? She went into the Qiao family home. Could she be a rtive of the Qiaos?¡±


    Qiao Ying pushed open the courtyard gate.


    Li Lilian was sitting on the living room floor, crying for death. Qiao¡¯s father sat silently at the door, face full of sorrow.


    Qiao Yi tried to pull his mother up from the floor, only to be pushed away by her, falling to the ground.


    ¡°Your second sister ispletely ruined by you. You¡¯re happy now, aren¡¯t you satisfied?! The dean from Beijing University called and said the house award and bonus will all be taken back. What will you let your second sister do in the future? What will you let her do?! You ungrateful child. She is your own elder sister! How could you be so heartless, so stubborn about this.¡±


    Li Lilian cried as she grabbed and hit Qiao Yi¡¯s arm.


    ¡°The house is gone, the money is gone too, everything is gone. What¡¯s the point of me living on? You guys just can¡¯t stand seeing me live a good life. You heartless people!¡±


    Seeing his mother cry hysterically, faced with the usations and me from the family, Qiao Yi''s eyes grew redder and redder, tears welling up inside. He let his mother hit and scold him.


    Qiao Ying strode over, shoving Li Lilian aside and pulling Qiao Yi up from the floor.


    ¡°...Sis.¡± Seeing Qiao Ying, tears rolled down Qiao Yi¡¯s face.

 Chapter 100: Qiao Ying: Keep your mouth shut, don’t pretend; Take Qiao Yi to the Capital.

    <h4>Chapter 100</h4>


    "You heartless wretch, you shameless wolf! How dare youe back? Do you have the audacity to return after what you''ve done to your sister? Look at what you''ve done to her and still have the face to show up here!"


    Upon seeing Qiao Ying, Li Lilian became instantly agitated and rushed towards her like a madwoman, ready to strike.


    Qiao Ying grabbed her hand and forcefully pushed her away.


    Defeated, Li Lilian sat back on the ground, pounding her chest and wailing loudly, "Is there no justice left in this world? Everyone,e and witness this. Come and pass judgment. How could I have given birth to such a heartless, debt-collecting demon? My life is truly unfortunate. I worked hard, scrimped and saved to raise all of you, and not once have I enjoyed any blessings from you. And now, this is how you treat me? If I had known this would be the oue, I should have drowned you all in a urine bucket when you were born. What a cmity I have brought upon myself. Why is my life so bitter..."


    The neighbors crowded at the door, pointing and gossiping.


    They all said there are no bad parents, and they condemned the Qiao family''s children.


    Qiao Ying remained indifferent and said to Qiao Yi, "You haven''t done anything wrong in this matter. It''s their own doing that led to Qiao Lingling''s fate. If you choose to associate yourself with them..."


    Qiao Ying pointed at Li Lilian''s repulsive face and continued, "She will be like them in the future. So, you don''t need to carry any guilt."


    Qiao Ying patted Qiao Yi''s back and said, "Pack your things. We''re going to the capital."


    "...The capital?" Qiao Yi looked at Qiao Ying with teary eyes, then nced at his "pitiful" mother on the ground and his father standing at the door with a submissive expression.


    Qiao Ying replied, "You''re just going to the capital a year early to study. It doesn''t mean you have to cut ties with them. Given their current state, do you think you''ll have a good learning environment?"


    Qiao Lingling returned from dropping out of school, not knowing what trouble awaited her.


    Before Qiao Yi could respond,


    Li Lilian loudly objected, "You heartless person! You''ve caused such harm to your sister, and now you want to take away my son too. You haven''t done enough to ruin your sister, and you want to corrupt your brother. You''re condemned by the heavens! How did I give birth to such a creature? Qiao Yi, if you dare to leave with her today, then don''t consider me your mother anymore."


    Qiao Ying remained expressionless, "I''ve already shown mercy by not bringing the police along. Today, it''s either Qiao Yi goes with me to the capital, or you and Qiao Lingling go to the police station."


    Li Lilian wasn''t afraid, "Stop trying to scare me. I wasn''t raised to be easily intimidated."


    Qiao Ying said, "Stealing others'' achievements for personal gain, deceiving for housing, money, and preferential treatment in school admissions, illegally detaining and restricting others'' freedom. With just these few offenses, you''ll spend several years in prison."


    Qiao Ying nced at Qiao''s father and Li Lilian, gritting her teeth inwardly, "Forcing your own son to break thew andmit taboos, you two really make great parents!"


    Li Lilian panicked upon hearing this, "You... you heartless person! I''m your mother. If you dare to do this, you''ll be cursed for the rest of your life, struck by lightning from the heavens!"


    Qiao''s father didn''t expect things to be so serious and quickly stepped forward to persuade, "Xiaoying, your mother and sister were wrong in what they did, but it''s too extreme to report to the police and make such a big fuss. Your sister was wrong, but ultimately it stems from the issue of taking your test together. She is already being punished for it. We are family, how can we escte it to the point of involving the police?"


    Qiao Ying looked at her father and said, "I used to think that you, Father, were just a bit simple-minded but at least a decent person. Now it seems you can''t distinguish right from wrong."


    Qiao Ying pitied her original father more than anything else. He lived at the bottom of society, leading a miserable life, enduring the mistreatment from his wife and brother.


    Considering that he had shown some concern and support for the original host, Qiao Ying wouldn''t make things too difficult for him.


    Qiao''s father felt a pang in his heart and said, "Xiaoying..."


    "I''ll consider the money spent on renovating the courtyard as repayment for raising me," Qiao Ying interrupted, then looked at Li Lilian and said, "From now on, I won''t have any gratitude for you as my birth mother."


    Li Lilian was about to cause a scene again when Qiao Ying preempted her, saying, "If you don''t want to end up in jail, keep your mouth shut."


    She then asked Qiao Yi to pack his things again.


    "No, Xiaoyi is my son, my life. Nobody can take him away, otherwise, I''ll die right here today," Li Lilian cried and refused to let Qiao Ying take Qiao Yi away.


    Qiao Ying frowned impatiently.


    At that moment, amotion could be heard at the door, and a man''s voice gradually approached, saying, "Is there anything I can do to help?"


    Qin Hanyue strode in, dressed in a suit, with an upright posture and a strong presence.


    The onlookers at the door were startled and instinctively lowered their voices upon seeing Qin Hanyue. They couldn''t help but stare at him.


    They whispered that he must be the boss of some bigpany and looked so dignified and impressive.


    Li Lilian, who had been rolling on the ground, quieted down when she saw Qin Hanyue and then began to size him up.


    Li Lilian had initially thought that Feng Teng, as the mayor, exuded an imposing aura, but now, seeing the young man in front of her, she suddenly felt that Mayor Feng was nothingpared to him.


    This man clearly belonged to the upper ss of a big city.


    Qin Hanyue sat in his car and listened attentively to the situation in Qiao''s courtyard. He understood Qiao Ying''s remark in the car, "It''s better to feed them to the dogs."


    Now that he entered the house, Qin Hanyue didn''t intend to show much politeness or manners to such parents. He didn''t even bother with the basic greetings.


    Looking at Li Lilian, who had just been hurling all sorts of insults on the ground, Qin Hanyue couldn''t help but think, "With parents like these, how could they have raised a daughter like Qiao Ying?"


    It could only be exined as a gic mutation in Qiao Ying''s case.


    Any family would cherish a girl as outstanding as Qiao Ying and dote on her.


    These parents really didn''t know what they were thinking, especially the mother.


    Qin Hanyue turned his head and instructed Qin Yan, "Go help Miss Qiao''s younger brother pack his things."


    Qiao Yi clenched his fists and, after a moment, he no longer looked at his parents. He turned around and went into his own room.


    Li Lilian, who had just refused to let anyone go, remained silent now. She got up from the ground, straightened her clothes, wiped away the tears and mucus from her face, and took a couple of steps forward.


    Qiao Ying smiled at Li Lilian, pretending to be hypocritical. "...Xiaoying, Mom was just momentarily overwhelmed with anger. As parents, how can we not think of our children? You are Mom''s daughter, and Lingling is Mom''s daughter too. Mom has to protect you, right?"


    Although she was speaking to Qiao Ying, her eyes asionally nced at Qin Hanyue.


    In her heart, she wondered: Could this be the wealthy second-generation student that Lingling mentioned?


    But it seems like the age doesn''t match.


    Could it be that she has climbed up not only with wealthy ssmates but also with others?


    That seems right.


    The young man in front of her clearly came from a prominent family. He could be the boss of some bigpany or group, with a worth of several billion.


    Lingling''s future is ruined, and she can no longer rely on it. She has to hold on to this capable elder daughter.


    To think that he even followed them home. It seems like this big boss is really concerned about this girl. He must have spent a lot of money on her.


    Li Lilian began to feel that she had lost her mind earlier.


    If only she had directly admitted her mistake to this girl and said a few kind words.


    Li Lilian''s sudden change of attitude was evident to anyone with eyes.


    Qin Hanyue couldn''t help but frown, unable to bear watching any longer.


    He had wanted to say something for Qiao Ying, but considering the inappropriate circumstances and the fact that these were her parents after all, he had to give up.


    Deep down, he shook his head at Qiao Ying for having a mother like this.


    "Mom said some harsh words in the heat of the moment, but after all, a tiger wouldn''t devour its cubs. Which parent in this world doesn''t love their own child? Don''t hold a grudge against Mom. If the situation were reversed and it was Lingling doing this, Mom would protect you in the same way."


    Qiao Ying warned her with a nce, "Stop pretending with that face of yours."


    Li Lilian smiled again, but this time it seemed forced. "You, my child, were brought into this world by Mom''s desperate efforts. How could Mom really..."


    Qiao Ying interrupted, "That''s enough from me!"


    Li Lilian finally fell silent.


    Qiao Yi quickly packed up her things, a few sets of clothes, some books and stationery, arge bag of Chinese medicine, and herptop in her backpack.


    Qin Yan helped carry them to the trunk twice.


    Finally, Qiao Ying said to Li Lilian, "I''m taking Qiao Yi to study, not kidnapping your son. However Qiao Yi wants to treat you, I won''t interfere. But if you try to interfere with him, disturbing his studies bying to the capital for no reason, even once, I will definitely send you and Qiao Lingling to jail."


    After saying that, Qiao Ying left with Qiao Yi.


    Qin Hanyue followed behind the siblings.


    "Xiaoying..." Qiao''s father chased after them a few steps but couldn''t continue. In the end, he could only squat on the ground, hating his own uselessness.


    Qiao Yi sat in the passenger seat, quietly looking out the car window at the home she had lived in for over ten years, not saying a word.


    "As children, we should be filial, but we shouldn''t be blindly filial. If it''s just moral corruption, it can be overlooked. But when it reaches the point where children are pushed tomit illegal acts, unable to distinguish right from wrong, or even traded for personal gain, then it''s already a failure as parents. You don''t need to me yourself too much or be heartbroken about it," Qin Hanyue said at that moment.


    Qiao Yi slightly tilted her head backward upon hearing that, but she didn''t say anything.


    Qiao Ying raised an eyebrow. It''s different when someone who talks a lot of empty words in the business world tries to console others.


    Leaning her elbow on the edge of the car window, she propped her head up and asked, "How do you find the bustling scene, Mr. Qin?"

 Chapter 102: Night: "Why do you give old men watches"; Her strengths..."

    <h4>Chapter 102</h4>


    Qiao Ying who opened the door had an unhappy expression on her face, apparently she had just crawled out of bed because he had woken her up. Qin Hanyue regretted even more knocking on this door.


    It seems she has morning temper, need to pay more attention to this in the future.


    "Still not awake yet?" Qin Hanyue''s tone became lighter and softer.


    The girl inside the door nced at him, then turned around and walked back inside.


    She didn''t close the door,


    Qin Hanyue hesitated for a moment before following her inside,


    then he heard Qiao Ying in front of him responding: "Awake now."


    Qin Hanyue: "I came up to call you for breakfast after seeing it was about time, your younger brother is already in the dining room."


    Qiao Ying who was heading towards the bathroom responded again: "Mmm."


    Qin Hanyue secretly breathed a sigh of relief, waiting for Qiao Ying to finish washing up.


    In the elevator,


    Qin Hanyue looked at the slender and fair hands next to him and asked: "Since your younger brother hase to the capital city, should I arrange for others to be responsible for his safety, or should I bring people over from Yuncheng?"


    Qiao Ying must have had a feud with someone to ask for people earlier presumably to protect this younger brother. So Qin Hanyue asked her about it.


    Qiao Ying: "I''ll have to trouble Mr. Qin to arrange some other people."


    She didn''t care whether Li Lilian and Qiao Lingling lived or died, but if something happened to her because of them, the one who would be hurt is Qiao Yi.


    Qiao Ying was a little worried, people from Anying were probably watching her in secret. Since she hadpletely split from the Qiao family and brought Qiao Yi to the capital city, if Anying had any ideas, they would definitely be eyeing Qiao Yi.


    Should she bring some helpers over from Heishui?


    And Qin Hanyue was wondering what kind of enemy Qiao Ying had formed ties with, she didn''t say and he didn''t feel good about asking outright or investigating secretly.


    Arriving at the dining room,


    Qiao Ying sat down and saw Qin Hanyue''s name card ced in front of Qiao Yi.


    Qiao Yi used his eyes to secretly ask her what to do.


    "Keep it." Qiao Ying said.


    Only then did Qiao Yi put away the name card.


    Considering Qiao Yi''s mood, Qiao Ying had originally wanted to take him around Beijing for a couple days to get him used to things before sending him to school.


    But Qiao Yi said no need.


    Afterwards, Qiao Ying sent him to school after they finished breakfast.


    The school Qin Hanyue picked naturally had the best educational quality and resources in the entire capital city.


    From a distance, they could already see nearly 10 people standing at the school gate. As soon as they got out of the car, those people came up enthusiastically to wee them.


    At a nce, there was the principal, vice principal, head teacher of the grade, ss teacher...


    Qin Hanyue had intentionally notified them ahead of time so Qiao Ying didn''t need to worry about Qiao Yi being bullied at school because of his crippled foot.


    The school cafeteria could also open a small stove to help cook the special medicine Qiao Yi needed to take.


    "You can rest assured, I have already understood Qiao''s grades from his previous school in Yuncheng, they are exceptionally good..." The principal spoke a lot.


    Qiao Ying disliked that kind of situation the most.


    Qin Hanyue handled responding to everything for her from start to finish.


    After getting Qiao Yi settled, Qin Hanyue next sent Qiao Ying to Beijing University.


    Sitting in the car,


    Qiao Ying looked at the slender and fair hands of the man next to her. She had just casually said before about giving him a watch, it was just polite talk.


    Now it seems even if she didn''t give him one, she still had to.


    "Looking at what?" Qin Hanyue nces at his own hands.


    "Looking at your nice hands." Qiao Ying turned her gaze away to look elsewhere.


    Qin Hanyue: If they look nice then why aren''t you still looking?


    Just when his heart had slight ripples, in less than a second everything calmed down again.


    At the south school gates of Beijing University,


    Li Shiyin held a cup of fruit tea, walking into campus with two roommates, and happened to see Qiao Ying getting out of a luxury car.


    "Is that Qiao Ying? Whose car is she getting out of?"


    "That license te is all zeros, isn''t the car even more expensive than the license te number? The identity of the person inside must be extraordinary!" Another girl said.


    Li Shiyin tried to get a look at the person inside the car, but the car windows were pitch ck and she couldn''t see anything.


    This definitely wasn''t Huo Chengdong''s car. Huo Chengdong only drove sports cars, he wouldn''t buy such a formal car.


    Li Shiyin: "She''s cozying up to yet another rich person, she really has ability huh!"


    Roommate: "She''s a study master, a math genius, good looking - as long as she wants these things, they''lle flocking with a hook of her finger."


    Li Shiyin scoffed: "Do you think rich people are all idiots? It''s just ying around at best, does she really think she can marry into a wealthy household?"


    Qiao Ying walked around campus and made a phone call to Ye Si.


    Ye Si who was far away in country M waved to pause the meeting: "Why did my baby suddenly call me? Miss me?"


    "You''re quite into watches and know a lot about them, help me pick one okay?" Qiao Ying said.


    Ye Si: "Why the sudden interest in these kinds of things? One watch isn''t enough, wait till I get back and I''ll sort through them and send you a boxful. I''ll make both your hands full wearing watches."


    Qiao Ying: "I''m giving it as a gift, it needs to be a men''s style, around 30 years old." She thought for a bit then continued, "Don''t let it be too shy, better if it has some taste and ss, needs to be presentable."


    Ye Si: "A man''s? Who is it, that Cheng Jinyan punk?"


    Qiao Ying: "A new friend, I''ll introduce you when you get back."


    Ye Si: "I have no interest in knowing some 30 year old man. I only care why my baby wants to give a watch to a 30 year old uncle. Is he better looking than me? Does he treasure you like I do?"


    Qiao Ying: "No need to know him if you don''t want to. You two probably wouldn''t get along anyway judging by your personalities. I''ll send the addresster, bye."


    Ye Si stared at the hung up call and hissed.


    "Heartless woman." Then Ye Si narrowed his beautiful peach blossom eyes: "A 30 year old man? New friend?"


    Qiao Lingling had been expelled,


    the matter of her identity fraud was announced to the entire school.


    Qiao Ying was the real solver of that math problem. A true mathematical genius worthy of the title. Qiao Ying had only requested the school to announce Qiao Lingling''s misdeeds, she didn''t expect Principal Zhang to actually publicize her own name as well.


    So as she walked around campus, she received even more attention than before.


    Arriving at Principal Zhang''s office,


    Qiao Ying epted the cup of hot tea that Zhang handed over.


    "The house that was originally arranged for your younger sister has already been transferred to your name. The paperwork is still being processed. As for the schrship, wait for your mother to take it back and I will give it to you then."


    "Can I ask, was it because the conditions I opened before were too low, so student Qiao was toozy to step up and deal with this old fe like me?" Zhang Chengyong couldn''t resist asking.


    Qiao Ying: "After solving that problem, I threw it to my younger brother. The personmunicating with all of you on the online forum was also my brother."


    Zhang Chengyong: "I see, we were ''making a fuss over a trifling matter''."


    In their eyes, solving this kind of problem was no different than an astronaut once again sessfullyunching into space. But to this genius herself, it was hardly even worth mentioning probably.


    "Additionally, there''s one more thing I''d like to discuss with student Qiao." Zhang Chengyong smiled like a sly old fox.


    Qiao Ying: "This time you guys want me to switch to the mathematics department?"


    Zhang Chengyong pped his thigh: "It has to be student Qiao, smart thinking!"


    Qiao Ying: "Not switching."


    Zhang Chengyong: "Don''t reject so quickly! Can you tell me why you want to studyputer science?"


    Qiao Ying: "Becauseputer is my strength."


    Zhang Chengyong lost hisposure, crying out with deep soul-searching: "Isn''t mathematics your strength even more?!"


    Qiao Ying: "Of course not."


    Her strengths were killing people, fighting, shooting, making explosives,puter science, medicine... mathematics was so far down the list.


    Zhang Chengyong opened and closed his mouth as he looked at Qiao Ying, unable to speak for a time.


    His head suddenly started throbbing painfully.


    His old chronic headache issue acting up again.


    Zhang Chengyong hurriedly took out pain medication to take, but the efficacy was too slow.


    Qiao Ying stood up: "I''m stepping out for a bit, be right back."


    Then she left the principal''s office and returned to her dorm room, opening her luggage to take out an acupuncture kit.


    After Qiao Ying left,


    Li Shiyin and two roommates gathered to chat again:


    "What was the thing she just took? It looks to me like the acupuncture kit old Chinese medicine practitioners use in TV shows!"


    "Needles? Bringing such dangerous stuff to school? What is she trying to do?"


    "I just happened to see what looked like wine inside her luggage earlier."


    "I''ve seen her drinking alcohol in the dorm before too."


    "She really dared to bring such dangerous things and even high proof liquor to drink in the dorms."

 Chapter 104: Call Qin Hanyu; Lose everything

    <h4>Chapter 104</h4>


    In the principal''s office,


    "Qiao Ying, you have good grades. I know the principal favors you." The department chair had an unhappy expression on his face, holding an acupuncture kit in his hand: "But you were in the wrong here. How can you still act so self-righteously and make a scene all the way to the principal to plead your case?"


    I originally thought that with Qiao Ying''s good grades and her being a math genius, she would be an obedient and sensible student.


    I didn''t expect her to be arrogant and willful, relying on her skills and the principal''s favoritism, not taking me, the department chair, seriously at all.


    "Principal, she was drinking alcohol in the dorm and had such dangerous objects on her. If she got drunk, it would be dangerous for all of us!" Li Shiyin followed along, fanning the mes.


    She wished for the incident to escte, hopefully with everyone knowing Qiao Ying is an alcoholic who carries weapons on her, who knows what crazy things she might do if she got drunk, maybe stab people with needles.


    Zhang Chengyong looked at the so-called dangerous objects in the department chair''s hands, speechless: "Department Chair Huang, our Peking University does have a medical college after all. Is this thing really a weapon... Haven''t you at least seen pigs run, even if you''ve never eaten pork?"


    That thing had just been stuck on his head a few days ago.


    Li Shiyin spoke first: "Qiao Ying isn''t from the medical college. As aputer science student, it''s not appropriate for her to have this kind of thing on her, don''t you agree?"


    Zhang Chengyong: What''s inappropriate about it?


    Just as Zhang Chengyong was about to say more, Qiao Ying stopped him with her eyes.


    Seeing that Principal Zhang had nothing more to defend her with, Li Shiyin became even more unscrupulous, exaggerating more and more, turning a minor incident into something extremely awful, making it seem as if Qiao Ying had stabbed someone with needles while drunk.


    Zhang Chengyong tried to speak up several times but was stopped by Qiao Ying''s looks each time.


    Zhang Chengyong was confused, blinking his eyes at Qiao Ying repeatedly in inquiry.


    This wasn''t like Qiao Ying''s personality at all. If she didn''t want to speak up for herself that was one thing, but why wouldn''t she let him speak either? Don''t tell him she had an ace up her sleeve...


    Li Shiyin had already talked herself hoarse, "This is not a minor issue. The nature of this is far more egregious than you think it is. You cannot show favoritism to her just because she has good grades."


    Zhang Chengyong: "So how do you want to handle this?"


    Looking at Qiao Ying, Li Shiyin said arrogantly: "Issue a school-wide criticism, demerit, even expulsion."


    "Make her apologize to the three of us too."


    As soon as Qin Hanyue pushed the door open, he heard Li Shiyin''s preposterous words.


    He walked in with big strides, voice cold and low: "What does she need to apologize to you for?"


    Behind him was a train of people.


    Turning to look, Li Shiyin and the others froze.


    So handsome!


    Li Shiyin''s family owned three or fourpanies with sizable assets and did quite well for themselves business-wise.


    Among Beijing''s wealthy circles they could be considered upper ss.


    The social circles they engaged in couldn''tpare to the likes of Huo Zhendong or Su Qingyu, but they also counted among high society.


    Having followed her father around, Li Shiyin had seen her share of good-looking and refined young masters from wealthy and powerful families.


    In Li Shiyin''s eyes, they were already the cream of the crop.


    Yetpared to the man before her eyes now, they were nothing.


    Li Shiyin stared at Qin Hanyue, heart thumping loudly.


    Just as she was indulging in her infatuation, a loud smacknded on her face.


    With a shriek, Li Shiyin clutched her stinging cheek and stared dumbfounded at the person who had appeared next to her out of nowhere.


    It took her a moment to react: "Dad?"


    "Dad, what are you doing here? Why did you hit me?"


    "Didn''t I tell you not to cause trouble here? Yet what did you do! It hasn''t even been a few days!" Li''s father was furious to the point of fainting.


    "Of all people you could have provoked, you provoked the Qin family! Do you think your life is too long?!" Li''s father was scared to death.


    "Qin family? What Qin family?" Bewildered, Li Shiyin looked at the tall man walking towards Qiao Ying.


    How was this possible?!


    Qiao Ying was a country bumpkin. How could she possibly know anyone from the Qin family, much less the person in charge at Qin Group and Qin Group''s Chairman?


    "Which Qin family do you mean?" Li''s father asked through gritted teeth. "Which other Qin family is there in Beijing?!"


    At some point, Qiao Ying had sat down on the sofa


    and was using Principal Zhang''s tea set to make tea.


    Qin Hanyue sat down across from her: "I''m honored you would think to call me for something so minor." He reached out naturally to take the teapot from Qiao Ying''s hand and poured her a cup, serving it to her first.


    Qiao Ying took it. Just as she was about to drink it, she remembered Principal Zhang at the desk. Looking over at him, she held up her tea cup, silently asking if he wanted some.


    Zhang Chengyong waved his hand - he would have someter.


    To think this girl had called in Qin Hanyue!


    When had these two gotten so close?


    Qiao Ying took a sip before responding to Qin Hanyue: "That needle you gifted me, that luggage you bought for me - it was only fitting to call you."


    Most importantly, they feared Qin Hanyue.


    Businessmen especially feared the Qins like they feared the god of death, the likes of Li Shiyin''s family even more so.


    Not only was it questionable whether it was appropriate toy hands on her here, if they identally went too far...


    Qin Hanyue could teach their whole families asting lesson!


    Li Shiyin was bewildered. "The Qin family Dad mentioned?"


    She couldn''t believe it as she looked at Qiao Ying chatting casually with Qin Hanyue over tea.


    How was this possible?!


    Qiao Ying, a country bumpkin. How could she possibly know anyone from the Qin family, much less someone on the level of the Qin Group''s Chairman, the decision maker of the Qin n.


    "Chairman Qin, I did not teach my daughter well, inadvertently offending you... You are a generous man..."


    Li''s father dragged Li Shiyin over in front of the two people on the sofa, exining while wiping sweat, legs shaking so hard they threatened to give out any moment. After stuttering his way through his words, he turned to his daughter, "Quick, apologize to Chairman Qin."


    Li Shiyin was dumbfounded. "I..."


    Li''s father bellowed, "What do you mean ''I''? Apologize to Chairman Qin!"


    Li Shiyin: "Chairman Qin, I''m sorry."


    Qin Hanyue nced coolly at Li''s father. "Wrong. She should be apologizing to Miss Qiao."


    Li''s father looked at Qiao Ying. Without another thought, he bent at the waist. "Miss Qiao, I''m sorry, truly very sorry."


    After a good long while of apologies, he made his daughter apologize too.


    Looking at Qin Hanyue, the sheer terror sunk in for Li Shiyin. She swallowed before stuttering out her apology to Qiao Ying, "...Qiao Ying, I''m s-sorry, I''m sorry."


    Afraid that was not sincere enough, Li''s father pushed his daughter''s head down forcefully, bending at the waist as he said "I''m sorry" to Qiao Ying over a dozen times.


    Upon learning Qin Hanyue''s identity, Li Shiyin was so frightened she was about to cry, voice tinged with sobs.


    For a time, only father and daughter''s apologies could be heard.


    In the quiet that followed,


    Qin Hanyue said to Qiao Ying: "Not bad tea."


    Qiao Ying: "Not too bad."


    The two continued their tea and chat, paying no mind to those around them.


    The Li father and daughter stood rigidly to the side, tense as prisoners awaiting sentencing, fearing a sentence of death or severe punishment.


    When Qin Hanyue deemed enough time had passed,


    he unhurriedly asked Qiao Ying: "You mentioned earlier that needle I gifted you to save lives wasbeled a weapon?"


    Department Chair Huang nearly threw down the acupuncture kit in his hands, cold sweat beading on his forehead as he hurried to cradle it in both hands.


    It sank in for Li Shiyin - the item belonging to Qiao Ying was actually a gift from Qin Hanyue?


    Qiao Ying added: "And also my wine. Myst bottle. Not that expensive either, just 23 million."


    Li Shiyin wanted to exim: "You''re robbing people in broad daylight!"


    But she didn''t dare.


    "I''ll repay it, I''ll repay everything!" Li''s father said quickly.


    Qiao Ying said lightly: "Repay what? Repay the wine? That''s a collectible."


    Money couldn''t buy it even if one had money.


    Li''s father was about to kneel: "You say...how to repay..."


    Qiao Ying: "Ten times over. Not a cent less."


    Li''s father''s eyes bulged wide, pupils constricting.


    He wanted to pop a lifesaving pill.


    Li Shiyin didn''t dare make a peep.


    Wiping sweat, Li''s father said: "Ten times over. I''ll repay it."


    Qiao Ying: "You''re lucky the wine I drank was the cheapest bottle. Just 2.3 million."


    Then she asked Qin Hanyue: "How much did that luggage set you back?"


    It felt like Li''s father''s heart stopped beating for a moment as he swallowed nervously.


    Qin Hanyue looked at Li''s father who seemed to be having trouble breathing, showing a rare bit of kindness: "Don''t remember, old Mr. Li can just repay as he deems fit."


    Kind?


    To Li''s father, it sounded more like "I dare you to shortchange me."


    Wasn''t Qin Hanyue just putting him on the spot? Even if Li father repaid with every asset from hispanies, that would probably barely count as pocket change to Qin Hanyue right?


    Li Shiyin didn''t dare make a single sound.


    In addition, the way he called "Old Chief" made him really nervous and insecure!

 Chapter 105: Qin Hanyu: You can make trouble in Beijing; Qiao Ying: Your nephew asked me to dinner.

    <h4>Chapter 105</h4>


    "I, I will paypensation..." Li''s Father gritted his teeth and responded.


    "Thank you Mr. Qin for not remembering my lowly self''s mistakes. From now on I will definitely keep my daughter under control and not let her offend you and your family members again."


    "There definitely won''t be a next time." Li''s Father repeatedly guaranteed.


    Qin Hanyue slightly hooked the corners of his mouth, seemingly delighted by "your family members." He raised his eyes to look at Qiao Ying and saw that thetter did not object.


    So the smile became even more obvious.


    "I can''t take out so much cash all at once, I still hope that Mr. Qin can give me some time to prepare."


    Seeing that Qin Hanyue had tacitly approved, Li''s Father thanked him repeatedly and then pulled his daughter to apologize again before preparing to slip away to raise money.


    But he had just taken two steps out when the gentleman on the sofazily spoke again: "Wait a minute."


    The Li father and daughter were scared out of their wits.


    "Mr. Qin, please tell me." Li''s Father obediently came back.


    Qin Hanyue slowly poured tea for Qiao Ying and asked unhurriedly, "Just now she said she wanted Miss Qiao to apologize, what else did she say before that?"


    Li''s Father was frightened and asked his daughter, "...What else did you say?"


    Li Shiyin had already been scared witless and couldn''t speak for a moment.


    "What did you say?" Li''s Father kept urging his daughter.


    Seeing that Li''s Father was anxious enough to die, Zhang Chengyong kindly helped out: "This ssmate demanded a school-wide notification criticizing her, and also recording a demerit."


    Qin Hanyue: "Then double it, school-wide notification criticizing her plus apology, 5,000 character self-examination, broadcasted reading, exin clearly how she pried open her ssmate''s luggage and randomly flipped through her ssmate''s belongings, record two demerits."


    Forget the fact that three demerits at Peking University means expulsion, if this matter spread through the whole school, how could they keep studying there afterwards?


    However, Li''s Father was greatly relieved and hurriedly agreed to everything.


    Being able to keep thepany and his own life was worth burning incense for.


    After that, Li''s Father took his daughter away. The two roommates also fled together with them.


    Once out of the principal''s office, Li''s Father wanted to give his daughter another p, but still couldn''t bear to in the end.


    "You, you waste of a family! If you weren''t my own flesh and blood, I would have beat you to death today!"


    "Dad..." Li Shiyin could no longer hold back her emotions and cried.


    After crying for a while, Li Shiyin finally regained some ability to think.


    And then she became even more afraid - evidently, the owner of the luxury car that sent Qiao Ying back that day was very likely Qin Hanyue.


    But she had told her ssmates that Qiao Ying was being kept by an old man.


    And if Qiao Ying and Qin Hanyue really had that kind of rtionship, what about Miss Su to whom Qin Hanyue was about to get engaged?


    Those who should pay paid, and those who should be punished were punished. The only one left in the principal''s office was the department chair.


    Seeing that it was his turn, the department chair hurriedly held the acupuncture kit in both hands as if holding an imperial edict, and went to the front of the sofa.


    "Student Qiao, here is your stuff, I have kept it very safe for you." The department chair smiled obsequiously, his heart pounding so hard he almost dropped what was in his hands onto the floor.


    Qiao Ying looked at him indifferently. "Keep it until I graduate."


    The department chair''s heart gave a loud thump and he was about to cry. He pleaded anxiously, "Student Qiao, I didn''t handle this matter properly, but I was thinking of the students'' safety. My intentions were good..."


    The department chair tried to convince her with reason and touch her with emotion. He even asked Zhang Chengyong for help.


    In the end, Principal Zhang took into consideration his many years of teaching at Peking University, though he had no achievements he did have hardships, and helped plead for him.


    Only then could the chair leave the principal''s office.


    "You two are..." Zhang Chengyong walked over, gossip glinting in his eyes as he looked between the two people. "When did this happen?"


    Qiao Ying: "???"


    Qin Hanyue just smiled and said, "We hit it off at your housest time, thanks to you bringing us together."


    Qiao Ying looked at him: "???"


    It was barely eptable to casually brush things off to the elderly with "love at first sight," but what was with thatst sentence? Thanks to what? Quite suggestive.


    But Zhang Chengyong didn''t really understand.


    Did they have a rtionship or not? With Qin Hanyue putting it like that, it definitely wasn''t an ordinary rtionship.


    So Zhang Chengyong looked towards Qin Yan.


    Qin Yan nced at Qin Hanyue, his eyes saying: he took the initiative.


    Zhang Chengyong: "Oh~ I see now, old man."


    No wonder the little girl just made one call and he rushed over in a flurry.


    Qiao Ying: "???"


    Understand what?


    So it turned out they met after leaving his house. No wonder Qiao Ying went away during the summer holidays and Qin Hanyue would be at her side.


    Both of them were geniuses in their fields, so Zhang Chengyong was not surprised they hit it off. Moreover, Qin Hanyue had always appreciated talent.


    "Have you made any progress on the house you promised to give the youngdy?" Qin Hanyue then asked.


    "What I bought for Student Qiao was a new apartment, just the decorating alone would take over half a year - the unit your sister lives in is a show t though, so moving in would be faster." After speaking to Qiao Ying, Zhang Chengyong looked at Qin Hanyue again: "Why are you getting involved in this as well?"


    "Then let''s not wait. I have an apartment nearby that''s empty right now. If you don''t mind, you can move there," Qin Hanyue said to Qiao Ying.


    He didn''t want her staying in that dormitory anymore.


    She probably wouldn''t want to either.


    Qin Hanyue was rather surprised that Qiao Ying had been willing to live in the dormitory at first. She wasn''t a particrly sociable person, and all three roommates were gossipy types.


    If she wanted an apartment nearby she could have gotten one anytime.


    Qin Yan opened his eyes a little wider. Young Master has an apartment around here?


    How did he not know about this?


    I see, got it.


    As long as Miss Qiao was willing to live there, one would appear immediately.


    Zhang Chengyong directly expressed puzzlement. "Around here? Are there apartments around here that meet your standards?"


    Qin Hanyue: "asionallying by to reminisce about my alma mater."


    Zhang Chengyong: Say nonsense like that with your eyes closed!


    Seeing that Qiao Ying neither agreed nor refused and didn''t know what she was thinking,


    Qin Hanyue wondered - could it be that she thought it was inappropriate?


    After pondering it over, Qiao Ying instead said to him, "Living in your apartment, aren''t you afraid I''ll cause trouble there?"


    Was she giving him a warning in advance?


    Qin Hanyue just smiled. "Feel free to cause trouble anywhere in Beijing, as long as you''re happy then that''s fine. Just give me a call afterwards."


    Qiao Yingughed. "You said it."


    Looking at her ambiguous, suddenugh, Qin Hanyue had a feeling he had been tricked.


    When the Lord of the ck Water said things like this and revealed this kind of smile, Qin Yan felt it was quite creepy. Miss Qiao isn''t nning to sell out Young Master, is she?


    However, the person involved was very willing. "I did say that."


    Qin Hanyue then continued, "I think it''s gettingte, how about we eat dinner together tonight? I know there''s a pretty good restaurant nearby, I can also ask my younger brother if he wants toe."


    Zhang Chengyong: "What younger brother? Aren''t you the youngest in your generation?"


    Qin Hanyue: "Miss Qiao''s younger brother, he''se to Beijing to study too."


    Qiao Ying: "Tonight''s no good. Your nephew made lunch ns with me earlier which I agreed to."


    Qin Hanyue''s expression shifted slightly. "Qin Yuchen?"

 Chapter 107: This House is not fit to dump a body.

    <h4>Chapter 107</h4>


    No, he didn''t put any thought into it. Night Yes just randomly took one from his inventory, and he didn''t spend any money either, just made a phone call.


    Could he say that?


    He had to save face in front of his juniors.


    Qiao Ying rarely considered other people''s feelings and mimicked Qin Hanyue''s way of speaking, "Mr. Qin likes it, that''s good."


    This answer far exceeded Qin Hanyue''s expectations.


    After all, considering Qiao Ying''s personality, he really didn''t dare to guarantee what kind of witty, blunt answer she would give before she opened her mouth.


    Qin Hanyue smiled and satisfiedly put away his hand, "Since it''s a gift from Miss Qiao, of course I like it."


    Qin Yuchen held his chopsticks, "......"


    Qin Hanyue nced at him, his tone slightly cold, "What''s wrong? Don''t like the dishes?"


    Qin Yuchen came back to his senses, "No, I like them."


    He tightened his grip on the chopsticks and lowered his head to eat.


    But he couldn''t taste anything.


    Qin Hanyue put down his chopsticks and used a napkin to wipe his mouth, "I haven''t asked yet, why did you ask Miss Qiao out to dinner?"


    Qin Yan: Is it appropriate for Third Master to ask like this? Little Miss was invited out by Young Master Yuchen. Not only did you hijack the lead, but now you''re interrogating her?


    Qin Yuchen looked at Qiao Ying and honestly said, "Yuchen wanted to properly thank Miss Qiao for saving my life back then."


    Qin Hanyue lightly responded with an "Oh."


    Qin Yuchen secretly breathed a sigh of relief. But then he heard his third uncle continue to ask, "How did you get in contact with Miss Qiao?"


    Qin Yuchen was taken aback and quickly said, "I happened to run into Miss Qiaost time I went to Mingshan Hall."


    Qin Hanyue immediately turned his head to ask Qiao Ying, "Why did you go to Mingshan Hall?"


    Qiao Ying: "To get medicine for my brother."


    Qin Hanyue: "What''s wrong with your brother?"


    Qiao Ying: "Minor problem."


    Qin Hanyue: "That''s good then."


    Qin Yuchen kept his head down and ate quietly throughout. He didn''t know what he was eating. All he heard was his third uncle and Qiao Ying talking, with most of the talking done by his third uncle, of course. He only had a chance to speak when his third uncle called on him.


    What scared him was that he kept feeling his third uncle nce at him from time to time. Qin Yuchen had to sit up straight.


    When Qiao Ying finished eating, the meal was over.


    Qin Hanyue: "Qin Yan, go pay the bill."


    Qin Yuchen quickly stood up, "Uncle, let me. I was the one who invited them to dinner after all. How can I let you pay?"


    "I''m your uncle. How can I let a junior pay? Don''t worry about it and go back early. I''ll take Miss Qiao back to school."


    Qin Yuchen: "Yes..."


    Qin Hanyue left with Qiao Ying, and Qin Yan went to settle the bill.


    Only Qin Yuchen was left in the private room. He sat back in his chair, still confused even after catching his breath.


    He suddenly remembered that at thest meeting, his third uncle had received a call from a girl. He was all smiles and politely asked if she had arrived in Beijing, saying he would pick her up from the airport himself.


    Could the Miss Qiao he mentioned then be referring to Qiao Ying?


    Qin Yuchen couldn''t figure it out. He had asked Qin Yan before. His third uncle only went to Yun Cheng to keep an eye on Qiao Ying from afar to make sure she was fine before leaving.


    The two didn''t have any interaction. Afterwards, his third uncle stayed in Beijing before going to M State shortly after. He never went back to Yun Cheng at all.


    So how on earth did his third uncle get to know Qiao Ying, and be so intimate with her?


    Moreover, it seemed that his third uncle was the one actively pursuing her.


    But based on the few times he had previously mentioned Qiao Ying, his third uncle didn''t show any interest in her at all...


    Judging from how they were acting, they must have known each other for quite some time already.


    So Qin Yuchen calcted the timeline and called Qin Yan.


    Qin Yan left Qin Hanyue''s vi and returned to his own ce.


    After taking a shower, he took out hisptop to prepare documents for the next day¡¯s morning meeting.


    Just then, he received a call from Qin Yuchen.


    "Young Master Yuchen, did you need me for something?"


    Qin Yan knew why Qin Yuchen was calling him.


    Sure enough,


    Qin Yan awkwardly said, "Young Master Yuchen, as a subordinate, it¡¯s not my ce to talk about the Third Master¡¯s personal matters."


    If the Third Master found out, he¡¯d kill him for sure.


    Moreover, even if the Third Master spared him, the ckwater boss would definitely deal with him. He couldn¡¯t afford to offend either one.


    Qin Yuchen: "At least tell me when they got to know each other. It wasn''t during the time my third uncle went to Yun Cheng on my behalf, was it?"


    Qin Yan could only say: "Miss Qiao went on vacation to M State during the summer break and happened to run into the Third Master. That¡¯s how they got to know each other."


    Qin Yuchen: "She went on vacation to M State?"


    Qin Yan raised his brows: Come on, as if!


    That¡¯s what they imed. And the crucial thing is that the Third Master believed it. *sighs*


    The line about Qiao Ying vacationing in M State left Qin Yuchen dumbfounded.


    So was his third uncle¡¯s first move upon returning from M State to turn down the marriage alliance with the Su family because of Qiao Ying?


    Qin Yuchen: "Are my third uncle and Miss Qiao...together?"


    Without thinking, Qin Yan immediately said: "No."


    After speaking, Qin Yan then reacted.


    Crap, did he say the wrong thing?


    Should he not have said no and given a more ambiguous response instead?


    Qin Yuchen: "I see, thank you."


    Qin Yan: "Uh, uh, Young Master Yuchen..."


    "Beep beep beep..."


    Looking at the hung-up call, Qin Yan worriedly muttered to himself: "Young Master Yuchen, please don''t do anything rash. Even if they''re not together yet, can''t you see what intentions your third uncle has towards Miss Qiao?"


    The next day,


    After the afternoon sses ended,


    Qiao Ying dragged a new suitcase as she walked back to the dorms.


    As she passed by the basketball court, a basketball came flying towards her.


    "Watch out!" Huo Chengdong yelled loudly.


    Without even looking, Qiao Ying casually tilted her head to dodge.


    The basketball narrowly grazed past her ear and smashed against the wall before rolling to a stop at her feet.


    "Sis Ying?" Only then did Huo Chengdong recognize that the girl was Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying nced at the basketball by her feet, then looked towards Huo Chengdong on the basketball court. She lifted her foot and hooked the basketball off the ground before catching it easily with one hand.


    Huo Chengdong pped his hands together, "Sis Ying, toss it back!"


    Qiao Ying looked at the distant basketball hoop. Then she threw the basketball out with a flick of her arm.


    The basketball traced out a beautiful parab in midair. Under over a dozen watchful gazes, it urately swished into the basketball hoop without a hitch.


    "Holy sh*t!" Huo Chengdong was dumbfounded.


    He looked back at Qiao Ying, but she had already walked away dragging her luggage. He hurried to catch up.


    "What the heck, how did she make that shot from so far away?"


    "And it was with just one hand! How is that monster arm strength even possible when her arms look so skinny? Where does she get that much power from?"


    "Not only is she gorgeous, but she can shoot hoops so awesomely too."


    Over a dozen male students on the basketball court ogled at Qiao Ying''s retreating figure.


    Huo Chengdong caught up to Qiao Ying.


    "Sis Ying, where are you going with that suitcase?"


    Qiao Ying took out Huo Chengdong''s phone from her pocket and returned it to him.


    Huo Chengdong epted the phone and took a look: "Holy hell, you cleared the entire game? Sis Ying, you''re way too pro! How did you get past everything?"


    Qiao Ying dragged her luggage back to the dormitory to pack up.


    All three roommates were in.


    Upon seeing Qiao Ying enter, one roommate immediately lowered her head to pretend to read a book; another pretended to y with her phone.


    Li Shiyin, who had been spacing out, quickly walked out of the dorm room after snapping back to her senses.


    After Qiao Ying finished packing, the three roommates had all disappeared.


    The so-called house that Qin Hanyue gave her was a detached vi located twenty minutes by foot from Beijing University, in a vi district. It was an entire stand-alone building just nice for one person.


    There was a direct public bus to Beijing University right outside that only took four minutes.


    The vi itself wasn''t big, just two stories, perfectly suitable for her to live alone.


    It was fully furnished and the d¨¦cor wasn''t bad either.


    The only thing unsatisfactory to Qiao Ying was that the vi district was situated in a prime location, sandwiched between four main busy roads. Next to it was a park and shopping mall. An elevated highway could also be seen from it.


    With all thating and going of people and traffic, it was too lively and neon-lit.


    If she wanted to dump a corpse or something, it really wasn''t very convenient.


    "Do you still like it?" Qin Hanyue asked.

 Chapter 108: Qin Hanyu: You want to draw a line with me Qiao Ying: Be careful yourself

    <h4>Chapter 108</h4>


    Qiao Ying: "It''s quite nice, just not very convenient."


    Qin Hanyue: "What''s not convenient? The transportation or something else?"


    They were on the second floor at the moment. Qiao Ying was standing by the window looking at the streets and alleys outside. Upon hearing his words, she turned around and thenughed softly.


    She didn''t say anything, just looking at Qin Hanyue.


    It made Qin Yan next to them feel uneasy.


    Qin Hanyue didn''t get an answer, but he could see that Qiao Ying was not very satisfied with this vi.


    "If you don''t like it, I still have several other properties around here that are vacant. We can go take a look," Qin Hanyue then said.


    Qin Yan: You''ve be more fluent at lying, Sir. This vi was just purchased this morning.


    When they came, Qiao Ying had taken a look around. This whole area was more or less the same.


    There were many people here, but that was fine. When the time came, it would not be convenient for her to dispose of bodies, and the other party would also be deterred. She was out in the open while the other party was in the dark, so this geographical environment worked to her advantage, although she didn''t really need it.


    Qin Hanyue: "So this ce is settled?"


    Qiao Ying: "Mm."


    Qin Hanyue nced at his watch: "At this time, shouldn''t we go eat dinner next?"


    Qiao Ying declined and saw them out directly instead.


    Before seeing them out, she handed a bank card to Qin Hanyue: "I bought this vi myself, Mr. Qin doesn''t need to pay for it."


    Qin Hanyue lowered his eyes to look at the bank card but didn''t take it.


    The card contained the tenfoldpensation money that Li Shiyin''s father had given to Qiao Ying, over 230 million yuan.


    Qiao Ying went on to say, "If there''s nothing else, I hope Mr. Qines here less from now on. If somethinges up, we can contact each other by phone."


    Her phone had been processed so that no one could wiretap it.


    Presumably Qin Hanyue''s phone was the same. Communicating by phone would be much safer for him.


    Qin Hanyue didn''t take the card. Not understanding why, he asked, "Is Miss Qiao trying to draw a clear line between us?"


    Just yesterday she had called him toe help out at the school, epted the watch he gifted her, and even had dinner together at night. But today she was telling him toe less often.


    Qin Yan: Heartless.


    Qin Yan interjected, "Miss Qiao, may I be so bold as to cut in¡ªyou and our Boss Qin are friends, aren''t you? Why say something like this?"


    Qiao Ying: "I''m not trying to distance ourselves. I''m thinking of Mr. Qin''s safety. Mr. Qin has helped me so much, and I remember it all."


    Qin Hanyue''s expression gradually softened. "So you were thinking of my safety. I misunderstood Miss Qiao."


    Qin Yan: And you just believed her?


    Recalling the scene of Qiao Ying massacring people at the fighting ring, Qin Yan swallowed nervously. Believed!


    Qin Hanyue reached out to push the bank card back into Qiao Ying''s hand, his fingers brushing hers with a delicate, warm sensation.


    With a faint smile, Qin Hanyue said, "Since I have such a good Miss Qiao remembering me, then please remember this vi too."


    "Like I said, feel free to cause trouble however you want in the capital city. If you need me for anything, call me anytime." Qin Hanyue continued, "I can be responsible for my own safety. And if Miss Qiao needs it, I can also be responsible for your safety."


    Qiao Ying looked at him without saying anything, seemingly lost in thought.


    After a while, she took back the card and said, "Be careful yourself."


    On the way back, Qin Yan remarked, "Young Master, could Miss Qiao have some enemies? With her fighting skills, she''s being so cautious and even worried about your safety¡ªthis enemy must be quite formidable."


    Qin Hanyue didn''t respond.


    Qin Yan asked again, "Do we need to arrange some manpower over there?"


    Qin Hanyue: "No need. If she needs it, she''ll tell me."


    If he took matters into his own hands, it would more likely cause trouble for her.


    Qin Hanyue added: "Send some extra men over to keep watch around her younger brother."


    That very night, Qiao Ying rearranged the vi in several ways¡ªstocking up on ordinary cold steel weapons which were easy to find, installing pinhole cameras and a full security system.


    -


    Two dayster, Qiao Ying showed up at Principal Zhang Chengyong''s house.


    Zhang Chengyong had invited her to dinner many times, and finally seeded this time.


    He had specifically asked about Qiao Ying''s tastes and went to the market himself early in the morning to meticulously select fresh ingredients, then came back and told the kitchen auntie to cook the best dishes with all her skills. He also bought piles of desserts and fruits.


    When Xu Zhiyi and Xu Zhil¨« arrived, Principal Zhang was sitting on the sofa getting his head acupunctured and chatting with Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying wasn''t surprised to see the two brothers since Principal Zhang had mentioned he had two grandsons who also attended the school, and she had seen them before too.


    So Qiao Ying had guessed it already.


    "Qiao schoolmate." Xu Zhil¨« was very happy to see Qiao Ying.


    He had specially dressed up a bit and changed his clothes beforeing over.


    Xu Zhiyi didn''t talk much, and moreover he used to be a bit biased against Qiao Ying. All the way here he had been thinking about how to greet her, but still hadn''t figured it out by the time they arrived.


    He was just about to blurt out a customary "hello" when he heard his younger brother sidle up to their grandfather and ask, "Grandpa, is Dr. Ming here today? Does your head hurt again?"


    Zhang Chengyong said, "He''s not here today. Qiao schoolmate did it for me."


    Xu Zhil¨« was shocked. "Huh?"


    Only then did Xu Zhiyi notice those seven or eight needles poking out of his grandfather''s head. He looked at Qiao Ying as well.


    "These are my two grandsons I told you about, Qiao schoolmate," Zhang Chengyong enthusiastically introduced the brothers to Qiao Ying.


    Very few professors at Peking University knew that the principal''s grandsons were actually these two brothers. The other people who knew were Huo Chengdong and Su Qingyu.


    The two brothers usually addressed the principal as "Principal" on campus like everyone else did.


    This was at Zhang Chengyong''s own request.


    The Zhang and Xu families were also prestigious ns in the capital city. Especially Principal Zhang¡ªhis reputation was very high both as the Zhang family patriarch and as Peking University''s principal.


    He hoped that the two brothers would learn to be low-key instead of picking up the bad habits of those spoiled rich kids.


    "Qiao schoolmate was the one who saved me when I fainted at the mall entrancest time and almost had a stroke," Zhang Chengyong told the brothers.


    The two looked at Qiao Ying simultaneously.


    Xu Zhil¨« was baffled. "Qiao schoolmate, you also know traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture?"


    Qiao Ying: "I know the basics."


    Zhang Chengyong guffawed. "Don''t be so modest. As an old-timer like me, I''m in the best position to vouch for your medical skills!"


    Xu Zhil¨« blurted out, "But you''re so young! Skillful traditional Chinese medicine practitioners are usually all old men in their 60s and 70s, right? Who did you learn it from? Do you have a master teacher? If you studied medicine, why didn''t you apply for the medical school?"


    Zhang Chengyong waved him off. "Stop asking so many questions."


    Xu Zhil¨« shrank back.


    Zhang Chengyong added, "As I told you guys, traditional Chinese medicine and mathematics aren''t Qiao schoolmate''s strong suits."


    Xu Zhil¨«''s face reacted dramatically again. "Mathematics isn''t your forte either? You were the one who solved all those difficult problems on the school forum too!"


    Xu Zhiyi had kept silent this whole time, just watching Qiao Ying.


    Smiling, Zhang Chengyong asked Qiao Ying, "What do you think of my two grandsons here?"


    Although Xu Zhil¨« didn''t understand the specific implication behind his grandpa''s words, he instinctively stood up straighter upon hearing that.


    ncing stealthily at his older brother as well.


    Qiao Ying looked over the two brothers briefly before making her habitual, faint upward quirk of the lips. "Do you really want me to say it?"


    Zhang Chengyong waved both hands hastily. "Never mind, forget it, forget it..."


    He''d better notpare them to Qin Hanyue again, lest it crush the brothers'' self-esteem.


    Xu Zhil¨« thought to himself: That must mean we''re both not that great?


    Xu Zhiyi sat down on the sofa.


    "Qiao Lingling said it took her two months to solve that math problem. Can you tell me how long it took you?"


    That day at theb, he clearly remembered Qiao Ying standing there writing solving steps over four whole ckboards nonstop.


    With Qiao Ying''s powerful brain, it probably didn''t take her two months.


    Qiao Ying took a look at Xu Zhiyi and answered truthfully:


    "About 10 or 20 minutes?"


    She hadn''t deliberately kept track of time back then. She had also told Qiao Yi it was within half an hour, but she hadn''t been fully concentrated on the problem either since she was still in her room and typed on theputer intermittently too.


    Xu Zhiyi sucked in a light breath. "What... how long?"


    Zhang Chengyong instantly sat up straight and stared at Qiao Ying.

 Chapter 109: Qiao Ying: "I want to find Cheng Jinyan"

    <h4>Chapter 109</h4>


    Qiao Ying raised her eyes and looked at him, apparently not wanting to repeat herself.


    Zhang Chengyong stared with widened eyes, the needle on his head shaking unsteadily, incredulous: ¡°ssmate Qiao, you¡¯re not kidding with this old man, are you?¡±


    Qiao Ying replied: ¡°I¡¯m not Qiao Lingling.¡±


    Xu Zhiyi took a deep breath, trying to digest this response, but couldn¡¯t calm himself down no matter what. The moment he asked the question, based on his genius reputation since childhood, he imagined the shortest time would be one month: that was something he could ept and endure.


    However...


    Ten or twenty minutes? That was something he didn¡¯t even dare imagine.


    Xu Zhiyi couldn¡¯t help but look at Qiao Ying¡¯s head, as if examining what exactly her head was made of and what was inside it.


    If it was before, Xu Zhiyi would never have believed it no matter what was said.


    But he had seen with his own eyes how Qiao Ying easily and leisurely wrote out the four ckboards of solution steps.


    ¡°See anything?¡± Xu Zhil¨« asked his brother foolishly.


    He was just average at math and had no interest in it, but since young he knew how incredible his brother and grandpa were, so naturally he also knew how difficult the problem on the forum was.


    Xu Zhiyi regained his senses, shifting his gaze down slightly from Qiao Ying¡¯s head: ¡°You said math isn¡¯t your strong suit?¡±


    Qiao Ying looked at him without speaking, her meaning very clear.


    Xu Zhiyi didn¡¯t say anything more.


    Zhang Chengyong looked at Qiao Ying. After getting over his shock, he suddenly shook his head with a sigh, full of chagrin and distress.


    Xu Zhil¨« was puzzled and asked: ¡°Grandpa, you were fine just now, why are you sighing and shaking your head?¡±


    Zhang Chengyong red at him: ¡°I¡¯m annoyed that you¡¯re useless.¡±


    Truly a pity that I can¡¯t get Qiao Ying to go to the math department, or even take her as my grandson¡¯s daughter-inw into the Zhang family; not a chance was given!


    Xu Zhiyi: ¡°Can I ask you a few questions to exchange some ideas? No: I mean consult with you.¡± Xu Zhiyi was very humble.


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Go ahead, I¡¯ll listen.¡±


    As long as it wasn¡¯t idle talk, meaningless drivel, Qiao Ying was quite willing to entertain people and chat.


    After consulting for a while, Xu Zhiyi waspletely speechless.


    Zhang Chengyong at the side listened just as attentively, not even bothering to greet the hospital director who had arrived, leaving him hanging to the side.


    After the meal,


    Qiao Ying left, with Xu Zhiyi walking along.


    Xu Zhil¨« also wanted to follow them, but was called to a stop by Zhang Chengyong.


    ¡°Little Li, do you like ssmate Qiao?¡±


    Xu Zhil¨« immediately blushed, stuttering: ¡°ssmate Qiao is outstanding, and warm-hearted too. She even helped me on the first day of school... No one wouldn¡¯t like her.¡±


    Zhang Chengyong: ¡°I¡¯m not trying to discourage you as your grandpa, but try to think of more realistic possibilities. Your brother might still have a chance.¡±


    After all, they could still find somemon ground in mathematics for conversation.


    It waste October,


    The sultry weather persisted,


    Qiao Ying sat in the school caf¨¦ passing time.


    Huo Chengdong came over, entering boisterously: ¡°Sis Ying, I¡¯m gonna be screwed, save me...¡±


    Without even lifting her head from the keyboard, Qiao Ying said: ¡°Then be screwed.¡±


    Huo Chengdong: ¡°We have friendship from gambling our dignity to peel off foreign brats¡¯ pants together, you can¡¯t just ignore whether I live or die!¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°None of my damn business.¡±


    Huo Chengdong: ¡°Sis Ying, how can you suddenly be so cold? Just a few days ago you were still helping me clear all levels of my games.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°That was because I wanted to y them myself.¡±


    Huo Chengdong: ¡°......¡±


    Huo Chengdong chattered and whined noisily, pestering Qiao Ying for over ten minutes. Qiao Ying looked at the zing sun outside, then turned to the dying Huo Chengdong facing grave danger and catastrophe.


    Barely holding in her temper: ¡°Talk business.¡±


    Huo Chengdong: ¡°I pissed off the precious foreign gold medal lecturer my sister finally brought over, now she¡¯s roaming the campus with a knife looking for me. Save me!¡±


    ¡°So let her stab you a couple times, it¡¯s not gonna kill you,¡± said Qiao Ying, unusually merciful. ¡°When she¡¯s donee over and I¡¯ll stitch you up.¡±


    Huo Chengdong: ¡°......¡±


    ¡°Give me a feasible idea, if you can save my dog life this time, your little bro¡¯s life will be yours from now on.¡±


    Qiao Ying thought he would be a nuisance.


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Can¡¯t you just throw more money to hire him back?¡±


    ¡°He¡¯s already on the ne home and too prideful to take money. If I¡¯d known I would''ve beaten him up and dragged him back.¡±


    ¡°Easier said than done to find another.¡±


    ¡°......¡±


    Huo Chengdong: ¡°Sis don¡¯t ignore me, say something!¡±


    Qiao Ying heaved a sigh: ¡°What department are you in?¡±


    Huo Chengdong: ¡°Law.¡±


    Qiao Ying¡¯s typing hands stilled, then she lifted her eyes to look at Huo Chengdong. This guy was in thew department?


    Huo Chengdong: ¡°Don¡¯t I look like someone who knows and understands thew?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Law department: illegal street racing, gambling, mass brawling, still thinking of intentionally inflicting harm and threatening kidnapping.¡±


    You tell me.


    Huo Chengdong: ¡°Anyway I won¡¯t be doing this stuff in the future.¡±


    Qiao Ying looked at him.


    Huo Chengdong was even more speechless: ¡°If I could get Cheng Jinyan toe, would I havee looking for you?¡±


    ¡°If I could invite Cheng Jinyan over, why would my sister go through so much effort to find some foreign crap lecturer?¡±


    ¡°But I gotta say Sis Ying, I¡¯m surprised you even know about Cheng Jinyan.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Is it that hard to get him to give a lecture?¡±


    Although Cheng Jinyan put on airs, if he was in a good mood, there was still room for discussion; he might still give the Huo family this bit of face.


    ¡°Oh? That tone, as if you could get him toe. A country bumpkin will always be a country bumpkin, ignorant and overreaching, dare to make such bold ims?¡± Su Qingyu walked over in small heels.


    Qiao Ying gave her a look, coldly saying: ¡°Watch that mouth of yours.¡±


    Su Qingyu: ¡°You are a country bumpkin to begin with, did I say anything wrong?¡±


    Huo Chengdong: ¡°Why are you everywhere being a pain in the ass? Got nothing better to do? Butting into other people¡¯s conversation, what gives?¡±


    Su Qingyu: ¡°You¡ª¡±


    Huo Chengdong: ¡°You, you, fuck your you, fuck off.¡±


    Huo Chengdong was already pissed off, yet Su Qingyu kept barging in looking to get thrashed.


    Su Qingyu choked with anger but didn¡¯t dare retaliate. Last time she dared to confront Huo Chengdong was relying on her cousin about to get engaged to Qin San Ye, but who knew in just these few days, the engagement was called off.


    At first, it was Qin Hanyue¡¯s mother who hinted at their intentions. Although she didn¡¯t outright say it, they knew perfectly well the Qins wanted to arrange a marriage.


    Yet her cousin didn¡¯t even get to meet Qin Hanyue before things fell through without exnation. Qin Hanyue¡¯s mother stopped bringing it up too.


    Now her cousin cried at home every day.


    If Huo Chengdong knew, there was no telling how he would mock her.


    Su Qingyu clenched her teeth and secretly red at Huo Chengdong. ¡°I won¡¯t argue with you.¡±


    She turned back to Qiao Ying, continuing to make trouble: ¡°What¡¯s wrong, can¡¯t keep pretending? Out of depth pretending to be worldly wise huh, getting Cheng Jinyan to give a lecture is easy? I wanna see you try, just a country bumpkin like you, probably only heard of his name, do you even know his status?¡±


    Qiao Ying''s beautiful brows slightly creased.


    Just as Huo Chengdong was about to curse,


    Qiao Ying said: "What if I can get him toe?"

 Chapter 110: Cheng Jinyan Really Came

    <h4>Chapter 110</h4>


    Su Qingyu smiled, "If you can invite Cheng Jinyan to give a lecture at Capital University, let alone giving a lecture, I''ll even kneel down and call you dad if you can bring him here."


    Qiao Ying replied, "You''re not worthy."


    Su Qingyu was taken aback and immediately became angry, "You dare not, huh? If you don''t dare, then don''t brag next time."


    Dismissing Qiao Ying''s remarks, Su Qingyu rolled her eyes and decided to go buy coffee.


    But Qiao Ying spoke up, "Let''s make a more substantial bet."


    "You really..." Su Qingyu felt that Qiao Ying was getting addicted to pretending. "Fine, I''ll apany you in whatever bet you want. I''m just afraid you won''t dare and won''t admit defeat when you lose."


    "Qiao sister, are you serious?" Huo Chengdong anxiously whispered, constantly gesturing to Qiao Ying.


    Afraid that Qiao Ying might back out, Su Qingyu hurriedly asked, "What do you want to bet?"


    Qiao Ying looked Su Qingyu up and down, feeling that there wasn''t much she could take from her, so she reluctantly said, "Let''s keep it simple, one billion."


    That amount would be a suitable appearance fee for Cheng Jinyan.


    Without hesitation, Su Qingyu quickly agreed, "Alright, but if you lose, you have to crawl like a dog in front of the entire school."


    "Damn it, Su Qingyu, do you want to spend more time under the sun and let the water in your head evaporate?" Before Qiao Ying could say anything, Huo Chengdong mmed the table and cursed first, "You should learn to die before teaching a dog to crawl."


    Su Qingyu was startled.


    "Why do you care so much about me and her?"


    Huo Chengdong said, "Fine, if you want to bet, then let''s make it bigger. If you lose, you have to give me a strip tease."


    "You, you shameless!" Su Qingyu''s face turned red.


    "Don''t dare? If you don''t, then go y by yourself and see how much it annoys you."


    Su Qingyu was so angry she was itching to fight. She nced at Qiao Ying and said, "Let''s bet! But don''t think you can use the influence of your Huo family to help her." Qiao Ying, this country bumpkin, probably didn''t even know how to write Cheng Jinyan''s name, yet she went and found him. It''s reallyughable.


    Su Qingyu wasn''t afraid of Qiao Ying adding to the bet.


    Unfortunately, Qiao Ying wasn''t afraid of her either.


    After finishing her words, Su Qingyu walked away.


    Huo Chengdong started stomping his feet, "Do you know who Cheng Jinyan is? Don''t tell me you actually think he''s just awyer?"


    "He is just awyer," Qiao Ying replied.


    Among all of Cheng Jinyan''s identities, this was the one he was most satisfied with.


    Huo Chengdong became frantic, "Awyer my ass! His background might be even bigger than my family''s. It is rumored that he''s the prince of the underworld! The underworld! Do you understand?"


    Qiao Ying said, "No need for rumors, he is."


    "Setting aside his mysterious background, just the title of the industry''s top-notchwyer is not something ordinary people can afford. Who is Cheng Jinyan? Our principal personally went to him to invite him to give a lecture at the school but got rejected. Even the Qin Group, who spent a fortune trying to recruit him into their legal department, was unsessful. It''s not just about money and influence, even someone like us can''t even meet him, let alone have him give a lecture."


    Huo Chengdong ranted on like a machine gun, repeatedly emphasizing his words.


    Qiao Ying had silently switched screens and sent a message to Cheng Jinyan: "Are you in the country, Lawyer Cheng?"


    Qiao Ying: "Then why did you add ament about her?"


    Huo Chengdong: "I just can''t stand her."


    Huo Chengdong calmed down and looked at Qiao Ying, saying, "Forget it, I''ll go back and ask my old man to help."


    Huo Chengdong didn''t care about what Su Qingyu said about not involving his family.


    Qiao Ying looked at him.


    Huo Chengdong: "If it weren''t for me, we wouldn''t even be talking about Cheng Jinyan. Setting aside the bet for a moment, just the way Su Qingyu behaved earlier, I felt like pping her."


    Cheng Jinyan replied quickly, and Qiao Ying chatted with him while typing. At the same time, she listened to Huo Chengdong''s suggestions.


    Huo Chengdong suggested that if she loses, she should ignore Su Qingyu, just like when she cheated Alex in the car race, and teach her a lesson.


    Huo Chengdong didn''t expect that Su Qingyu would immediately post about this on the forum, and the whole school would know about it within one ss.


    The President of Capital University, Xu Zhiyi, Xu Zhili, and others came to find Qiao Ying. While the President criticized Qiao Ying forcking stability, he also tried to find a solution for her, nning to bring Su Qingyu in and have the two of them cancel the bet.


    Qin Yuchen learned about this incident from the forum and finally found an opportunity to call Qiao Ying.


    He thought that as long as Qiao Ying spoke up, he would use all his connections to help her find Cheng Jinyan.


    But Qiao Ying said, "No need for trouble. If I need help, I''ll ask your uncle." Qiao Ying spoke straightforwardly but stated the facts.


    Isn''t Qin Han Yue''s face as big as Qin Yuchen''s?


    Qin Yuchen hung up the phone, feeling disappointed.


    Shortly after,


    Qiao Ying received a call from Qin Han Yue: "When did you get to know Cheng Jinyan?"


    Qin Han Yue knew very well that Qiao Ying wouldn''t do something without certainty.


    While everyone thought Qiao Ying was being unrealistic and daydreaming, Qin Han Yue was asking her how she got to know Cheng Jinyan.


    Qiao Ying: "I hired him for awsuit."


    Qin Han Yue couldn''t help but tease, "Are there times when you follow thew and hire awyer through proper channels?"


    Qiao Ying raised an eyebrow, saying, "Of course, I''m aw-abiding citizen."


    Qin Han Yue chuckled and said, "Law-abiding? Hmm,w-abiding."


    Afterughing, he asked, "When did this happen? What kind ofwsuit?"


    Qiao Ying replied, "A few months ago, a teacher falsely used me of cheating on an exam."


    Qin Han Yue: "???"


    It wasn''t some sensational criminal case or infiltrating a foreign country''s system to steal confidential files, but cheating on an exam?


    What kind ofwsuit is that?


    Bute to think of it, this is something she might actually do.


    Well, how close must her rtionship with Cheng Jinyan be for him to take on such an outrageous case?


    The bet between the former campus belle and the current campus belle, fueled by Su Qingyu''s instigation, quickly spread on the forum and became uncontroble.


    "Qiao Ying, please invite Lawyer Cheng to our school to give a lecture? Isn''t this exaggerating too much? How much money would that cost?"


    "Brother upstairs, it''s not about money. As a member of the Law School, I can tell you that even if our President personally intervenes, we wouldn''t be able to invite this big shot."


    It''s possible that some of you haven''t heard about someone being financially supported by a wealthy tycoon, right? Who knows, maybe they put in a lot of effort, and the benefactor generously helped them out with arge sum of money.


    Hey, person upstairs, tell me, which tycoon is more influential than our school principal? And forget about the financial support; don''t even fantasize about it concerning my goddess.


    I just heard from a young gentleman around Mr. Huo that this Cheng Jinyan is no ordinarywyer. His background might be even more significant than the Huo family.


    Cheng Jinyan? The big shot in the world ofw? When is heing? I''ll rush over to grab a seat and listen to his lecture!


    My goddess wants to learn how to crawl like a dog? Hurry, find Mr. Huo to save her!


    Am I the only one who doesn''t know Cheng Jinyan? Quietly opening up a search engine...


    I''m back from searching, and I didn''t remember anything except that his face is so handsome. Hehe, handsome guy...


    For a while, the entire school was focused on this betting matter.


    When the students heard that even their school principal had personally taken action and got rejected, they were convinced that Qiao Ying was destined to lose, and they started worrying for her.


    There were also quite a few who were just waiting to see the fun and tough at the situation.


    Some idle individuals even initiated a heated battle on the forum, with some saying that Qiao Ying was ignorant and needed to be taught a lesson by Su Qingyu, while others imed that Su Qingyu was intentionally making things difficult and abusing her power. The argument escted quickly.


    People stayed up all night, furiously typing on their phones.


    Huo Chengdong came home and massaged his grandfather''s legs, and then gave him a shoulder rub. When he mentioned wanting to invite Cheng Jinyan to their school for a lecture, his grandfather praised him for being ambitious and starting to study.


    But in the next second, his sister exposed the betting incident.


    His grandfather immediately picked up his cane and gave him a beating.


    Huo Chengdong, with his injured body, called Qiao Ying...


    Little did he expect that Qiao Ying wasn''t worried at all.


    The next day,


    After another morning passed, the situation had already be quite a sensation.


    Even the neighboring school had heard about it.


    More and more people were eagerly waiting to watch the show.


    At two o''clock in the afternoon,


    A flight from Toronto, Canada,nded directly at the Capital University International Airport.


    Around three o''clock,


    A ck Hummer stopped at the entrance of Capital University.


    Soon after,


    Cheng Jinyan, dressed in a high-end suit, appeared on the campus of Capital University.


    "OMG, quickly check the forum! Somew students are saying that Cheng Jinyan seems to have reallye and is currently in the principal''s office."


    "Is it fake? How is that possible?"


    "It seems to be true. Some students took photos. Quickly check if the person in the picture is Cheng Jinyan."


    "Oh my, it seems to be true. Is this taken in our department? Damn, I have to go see."


    "He went to the Law School."


    "Which ss, which ss? I''m going to rush over."


    "ss Three, the one where Mr. Huo is. It''s absolutely true. The ssroom is already packed, and even the corridor is full of people!"

 Chapter 111: Cheng Jinyan: I came because of Qiao Ying; Hug Qiao Ying

    <h4>Chapter 111</h4>


    The ssroom of ss 3 of the Law Department was crowded with people, with students even squatting in the corners, under the podium, and next to the ckboard. The seats that normally sat ten people were crammed with over twenty.


    You didn''t even have to look in the hallway outside, which was also packed. Shorter students and those standing in the back rows had even resorted to using phone holders to stretch their phones into the ssroom since they couldn''t fit inside.


    Huo Jingyue stood next to the podium, voluntarily acting as Cheng Jinyan''s little assistant. Her heart beat faster and faster, unable to see anything but Cheng Jinyan¡ªthe very picture of a hardcore fan.


    Huo Chengdong looked at Cheng Jinyan, dressed impably in a suit and eloquently expounding on the lectern, and shook his head in disbelief.


    "Amazing..." Huo Chengdong was thoroughly convinced of Qiao Ying. "With a face like that, he''s not aloof at all."


    "He looks so charming when he smiles. I can''t handle it."


    "With a teacher like this, does Mom need to worry about me failing?"


    "The sses make him look gentle and refined, but he has the air of a business magnate. Very attractive!"


    "Thank Qiao, the campus belle, for sending over this eye candy. Never in my life have I seen someone so handsome and charismatic with such status and connections."


    "I read on the forums that other schools are green with envy! Haha!"


    "No time for that."


    Huo Chengdong was nearly toppled over by the crush of people. Lowering his voice, he growled, "F*ck, stop squeezing, you guys are going to crush me to death... Who the f*ck just stepped on my foot?"


    But his ssmates, who usually acted like grandsons in his presence, now ignored him entirely as they ogled Cheng Jinyan on the podium.


    Cheng Jinyan''s humor and liveliness had them bursting intoughter,pletely drowning out Huo Chengdong''s muttered curses.


    Looking up, he saw even his sister was the same way. Huo Chengdong: "F*cking hell."


    The school was quieter than it had ever been, with most students crowding the Law Department in hopes of catching a glimpse of the handsome visitor. Especially the girls, who packed the hallways and stairwells when they couldn''t fit in the rooms, just for a chance to see his gorgeous face.


    "Ah, if only these young''uns were always so eager to study." Zhang Chengyong mutteredints as he walked through the calm, empty school. Looking up, he spotted Qiao Ying ahead.


    Hearing the voice, Qiao Ying stopped and nced back.


    "Qiao, howe you haven''t gone to the Law Department to see what''s going on?"


    "See what? Cheng Jinyan?"


    "Why don''t you join this old man for a stroll, then we can stop by the Xiao Yi Lab for a bit?" Zhang the principal smiled as he extended an invitation to Qiao Ying.


    He clearly wanted to take her to solve test questions while creating opportunities for his grandson.


    Qiao Ying looked at the sly old fox. "I''m going to collect money. It''s good you showed up¡ªsaves me the trouble of Su Qingyu trying to welsh."


    Zhang Chengyong thought: Uh oh.


    "Qiao, I''m the principal after all. Isn''t it a little inappropriate for me to go around demanding money from students with you?"


    Qiao Ying: "I brought Cheng Jinyan here to teach, adding luster to Peking University. What''s inappropriate about that?"


    "When you put it that way, this old man has nothing more to say."


    Zhang Chengyong chuckled as he followed Qiao Ying.


    "Qiao, do tell this old fogey how you managed to bring him here?"


    Qiao Ying: "Two steps."


    Zhang Chengyong pricked up his ears. "Go on."


    Qiao Ying: "One, I turned on my electronics. Two, I sent him the address."


    Zhang Chengyong waited a while when she didn''t continue. "Then what?"


    Qiao Ying gave him a look. What do you mean, then what?


    Zhang Chengyong: "Oh, that was it? He just came?"


    Qiao Ying: "Mm-hmm."


    Zhang Chengyong: "......???"


    In the packed ssroom,


    "Alright everyone, that''s it for today. Raise your hand if you have any questions," said Cheng Jinyan, ncing at the time.


    Hearing ss was over, the students cried out, strongly demanding that Teacher Cheng continue lecturing. After politely refusing, he began taking questions from raised hands.


    "Teacher, is it true that you''re here because Qiao Ying invited you?"


    "Yes, I came because of student Qiao Ying."


    "Teacher Cheng, you look exhausted. Did you rush all the way here for us?"


    "I happened to be away on business in Canada when Qiao Ying contacted me, so I flew back overnight. Please excuse my appearance."


    "Do you and Qiao Ying have each other''s personal contact info?"


    "We do."


    The crowd erupted into astonished chatter.


    Cheng Jinyan pointed to another raised hand. "Yes, you there."


    "Teacher Cheng, do you know about the billion dor bet Qiao Ying and Miss Su of the Su family made over youing to teach?"


    Cheng Jinyan: "I heard about it from your principal when I arrived, so I hope Miss Su will honor her wager."


    The studentsughed. "Don''t worry Teacher Cheng, Su Qingyu won''t dare stiff you on it!"


    "That''s right, if you''re the one to collect instead of Qiao Ying, it won''t just be a billion. Su Qingyu would end up in jail! Haha."


    "Teacher Cheng, some say your background is impressive, even suggesting you have triad connections. True or false?"


    Cheng Jinyan adjusted his sses. "I''m just an ordinary person. Any triad talk is nonsense."


    "What''s your rtionship with Qiao Ying?"


    Cheng Jinyan fell silent, seemingly lost in thought. Then he answered with a faint smile, "We are confidantes, old acquaintances."


    After a torrent more questions all unrted to the lecture, a student finally raised their hand to ask, "Teacher Cheng, will we have the chance to attend your ss again in the future?"


    Huo Jingyue beside the lectern awaited his response expectantly.


    Cheng Jinyan replied, "That would depend on whether student Qiao Ying requires my services."


    Amidst the students'' reluctant farewells, Cheng Jinyan left the Law building and stopped by the principal''s office again. Politely declining the enthusiastic hospitality, he quickly headed towards a secluded pavilion.


    Qiao Ying already awaited him beneath its eaves.


    Seeing he had arrived, she casually put away her phone. "This has been an imposition, Lawyer Cheng. Here is your appearance fee."


    She directly stuffed the card she had just collected from Su Qingyu into the front pocket of his jacket.


    Cheng Jinyan nced down at the pocket before looking back up at her.


    His gaze lingered over the familiar yet unfamiliar face of the girl, studying her features intently one by one.


    Qiao Ying said, "What are you looking at? Think I resemble an old friend again?"


    Cheng Jinyan took a measured breath. "Two weeks ago, Ye Si told me something unbelievable,pletely outside the realm of human perception."


    Qiao Ying''s brows quirked up slightly.


    No wonder when she had contacted Cheng Jinyan, he had immediately agreed without asking questions¡ªeven flying straight back overnight. So Ye Si''s big mouth was to me.


    Seeing her cock a brow, the nagging sense of familiarity hit Cheng Jinyan again. His breathing grew taut as he asked, "It really is you?"


    Qiao Ying''s expression shifted subtly. She didn''t deny or conceal it. "It''s me."


    Cheng Jinyan''s breath hitched. He couldn''t help scrutinizing Qiao Ying again.


    It was unbelievable. Faced with a familiar soul housed in apletely foreign shell, Cheng Jinyan found himself at a loss for words in his shock.


    After a long pause, as if speaking to himself, he murmured: "I''m a staunch materialist."


    Qiao Ying: "I know. But your beliefs are about toe crashing down."


    Cheng Jinyan chuckled after a stunned beat. "Then let them crash¡ªas long as you''re alive."


    Qiao Ying: "Call me Qiao Ying."


    Cheng Jinyan: "Qiao Ying... that resembles your name."


    He then voiced the question on his mind, "What happened to the real Qiao Ying then?"


    Qiao Ying: "The day I died, she fell down some stairs and perished as well. Maybe fate truly meant for us to switch ces."


    Cheng Jinyan nodded, struggling to rein in his agitation. Gazing over the girl onest time, he opened his arms. "Want a hug? Come here."


    Qiao Ying smiled and readily embraced him.

 Chapter 112: Catching Up at the Bar, Getting Picked on.

    <h4>Chapter 112</h4>


    Cheng Jinyan going to Peking University to give lectures topped the hot search.


    Social news, legal news, political news, life and education and other news reported on it together, overwhelming all sorts of entertainment news.


    It made numerousw school students across the country extremely envious, while also making female students from across the nation admire and be infatuated with him. It directly shocked the entirewyermunity.


    The hour-long lecture content of Cheng Jinyan was recorded by students and madly shared across the inte.


    It was hailed by the entire web as the lecture with the highest quality and most pleasing to the eye.


    Just shortly after Cheng Jinyan and Qiao Ying walked out the gate of Peking University, a photo of Cheng Jinyan and Qiao Ying embracing each other in the pavilion emerged on the forums, like a bolt from the blue, once again exciting the students.


    Even student groups from several nearby universities received it.


    [¡°Please, a mature, steady topwyer and an 18-year-old student beauty genius are also very good to ship, okay?¡±]


    [¡°Are these two really just ordinary bosom friends?¡±]


    [¡°Lawyer Cheng said they were old friends. Is it not normal for old friends to embrace when meeting? Though, who can tell me why others have such awesome old friends at 18 while I have not even had a confidant after living 20 years.¡±]


    [¡°Ask: What¡¯s it feel like to embrace with such a high level person? What fragrance does the embrace of the master have?¡±]


    [¡°Is it just me who feltwyer Cheng¡¯sst line in ss ¡®look at student Qiao Ying¡¯s need¡¯ was so charming and doting?¡±]


    [¡°I don¡¯t even want to ship them butwyer Cheng specially rushed back overnight from far away to support Qiao Ying...¡±]


    [¡°Saving the picture to make it my wallpaper¡±]


    [¡°Is this picture not more pleasing to the eye than those overly edited covers of entertainment circle?¡±]


    [¡°Poster above, be bolder. If these two went into the entertainment industry their looks and temperament could easily stir chaos.¡±]


    [¡°I¡¯ve already gone crazy from shipping Qiao Ying and Huo Shao.¡±]


    With the help of Peking University students, the photo of the two in embrace sessfully topped the hot search in just a few minutes...


    At this moment, the two people concerned were drinking merrily at the biggest bar in the capital.


    Cheng Jinyan had not felt this happy for a long time. After a few drinks, a thin red flush emerged on his cheeks under the gold-rimmed sses.


    ¡°For such a huge matter, you told that loudmouth Ye Si but didn¡¯t tell me? Last time in Yuncheng, you just watched me secretly feel sad and even lied to me that you contacted me through Ye Si. If Ye Si didn¡¯t tell me today, would you have continued to hide it from me?¡±


    ¡°I needed Ye Si to help me process a few corpses.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Cheng Jinyan felt even more emotional. ¡°Are a few corpses something I can¡¯t handle? Is it only Ye Si who can deal with them?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Lawyer Cheng, watch your identity.¡±


    Cheng Jinyan: ¡°Fine, let¡¯s put aside this debt first. What exactly happened when you first told us you were going to execute a mission with an uncertain return time, exining your disappearance for over half a year, as well as your asional lost contact over the six months prior?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°I didn¡¯t go to execute any mission.¡±


    Cheng Jinyan: ¡°Ye Si said you left Dark Shadow and had a falling out, that you died by Dark Shadow¡¯s hands?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°More or less.¡±


    Cheng Jinyan: ¡°So what exactly happened?¡±


    It wasn''t hard to guess that the reason Dark Shadow wanted to take down their most outstanding masterpiece - Blood Shadow - was because Blood Shadow''s strength made him uncontroble to them.


    Insufficient ability leads to death by others'' hands. Too much power leads to death by one''s own people''s hands.


    For a killer, the most uncontroble thing is one''s own life.


    But Cheng Jinyan knew things were absolutely not that simple between Blood Shadow and Dark Shadow. Blood Shadow would absolutely not have died that easily by Dark Shadow¡¯s hands.


    It was also impossible that herplete disappearance for over half a year was due to hiding from Dark Shadow¡¯s chase. Not to mention her own power, she could have asked him and Ye Si for help.


    The pitch dark, inhuman scenes in the undergroundb emerged in his mind. Qiao Ying drank and her expression remained normal.


    She said: ¡°Let¡¯s not talk about this today. Don¡¯t mention this matter for now.¡±


    Sensing the subtle change in her mood, Cheng Jinyan could only skip over it. After a moment of silence he asked a key question.


    ¡°Does Dark Shadow know you¡¯re still alive?¡± Cheng Jinyan lowered his voice.


    ¡°I happened to reim my titlest time at the M Continent diator Competition so Dark Shadow is keeping an eye on me now.¡± said Qiao Ying.


    Cheng Jinyan: ¡°So you didn¡¯t let Ye Sie back to see you for fear that Dark Shadow would further doubt your identity?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Mhmm.¡±


    Cheng Jinyan: ¡°And yet you called me toe here? Should I feel honored that you cherish me this much?¡±


    Because Ye Si had said Blood Shadow was inconvenient meeting them now, Cheng Jinyan had not chosen to immediately find her after knowing Blood Shadow was still alive, and didn''t even contact her.


    In the end, Blood Shadow took the initiative to contact him over such a small matter.


    Qiao Ying gave augh ¡°Don¡¯t mind, the enmity between us and Dark Shadow will be settled sooner orter. I''m already prepared. I¡¯m just waiting for them toe knocking.¡±


    Cheng Jinyan: ¡°People, weapons, feel free to make demands.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Rest assured, I won''t stand on courtesy with you.¡±


    Hearing this, Cheng Jinyan felt much better. ¡°Then Dark Shadow must bepletely confused now?¡±


    Qiao Ying chuckled: ¡°Right. Confused is an understatement. Honestly which normal person could possibly think of being reborn.¡±


    They were probably busy digging up everything about Qiao Ying. The more they stared at her, the more they discovered countless intricate connections between her and Blood Shadow. Hence, they were increasingly perplexed at how twopletely unrted people in identity and genes could have the same skills.


    Just thinking about it made Cheng Jinyan chuckle.


    ¡°Oh, Ye Si said you made a friend. You even gifted him a watch. Rare of you to make new friends, zealously gifting such a quality present too. I¡¯m rather curious what lucky guy could make you so enthusiastic to give gifts.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°A businessman. You would not be interested.¡±


    ¡°A businessman? Weren¡¯t you always turned off by that coppery smell businessmen exude? How¡¯d you make this change of heart?¡±


    ¡°His coppery smell...¡± Qiao Ying thought for a bit before earnestly giving a line: ¡°It¡¯s rather nice.¡±


    Cheng Jinyan looked at her vividly: ¡°No no. Ye Si said you would not like a 30 year old man.¡±


    Qiao Ying embarrassedly said: ¡°His mouth is...shit-like.¡±


    Cheng Jinyanughed heartily: ¡°Indeed.¡±


    At this moment, a certain 30 year old man had been watching his phone for over 10 minutes. Disyed on the screen was shockingly the photo of Qiao Ying and Cheng Jinyan tightly embracing in the pavilion...


    Around 10 pm,


    The bar was already packed.


    Qiao Ying and Cheng Jinyan sat in a booth.


    Before them on the table alreadyy 7-8 empty bottles.


    ¡°Little beauty, not bad alcohol tolerance. What say you drink with brothers? When brothers get happy drunk, drinks tonight will be on me.¡± A skinny man with a buzzcut walked over, drink in hand.


    7-8ckeys followed behind.


    Both of them ignored, continuing to clink cups and chat, acting as if the men didn¡¯t exist.


    Seeing himself get ignored, Buzzcut felt his face couldn¡¯t hang on. Then, he sat right beside Qiao Ying.


    ¡°Little beauty, why don¡¯t you notice people?¡±


    As he spoke, his hand went to wrap around Qiao Ying¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Brother isn¡¯t a bad man. Just wants to make a new friend.¡±


    His hand was just about to touch Qiao Ying¡¯s shoulder when his wrist was caught by another hand.


    Buzzcut looked over to Cheng Jinyan¡¯s smiling face.


    ¡°Friend, speak if you want. Don¡¯t touch unprompted..¡±


    ¡°What business of yours when I speak with her? Know your ce and piss off.¡± Buzzcut noticed Qiao Ying the moment they came in and disliked Cheng Jinyan already with his pretentious attire.


    ¡°I paid money for these seats. You¡¯re telling me to piss off?¡± As Cheng Jinyan spoke, he gripped Buzzcut¡¯s hand with force, bringing up his arm over Qiao Ying¡¯s head.


    Buzzcut¡¯s face showed pain as he struggled to break free.


    He did not expect the seemingly delicate and pampered Cheng Jinyan to have such force, his struggles fruitless.


    When Cheng Jinyan finally released his grip, Buzzcut¡¯s wrist was already a bruised purple.


    Buzzcut rotated his sore wrist and his face turned extremely unpleasant.


    Then he walked over to Cheng Jinyan¡¯s side, heavily leaning his arms on Cheng Jinyan¡¯s shoulders.


    ¡°Brother, which gang you mix with?¡±


    He lifted Cheng Jinyan¡¯s zer and tie.


    ¡°I hear men nowadays love to dress up as elite persons to pick up chicks in bars. You look the part. Real estate? Or marketing?¡± Cheng Jinyanughed and earnestly said: ¡°Just an ordinarywyer.¡±


    Buzzcut burst into loudughter and theckeys followed suit.


    Afterughing enough, the man with a crew cut patted Cheng Jinyan''s shoulder forcefully and said with a smile still on his face but fierce look in his eyes: "It''s fate. I''m with the ck Glossy Society and just love youwyers."

 Chapter 113: At My Own Door.

    <h4>Chapter 113</h4>


    ¡°Aren¡¯twyers the ones who should abide byws the most? Howe you¡¯re also here at a bar picking up chicks? Mr. Lawyer, is this legal?¡± t Head Man verbally teased, joking with Cheng Jinyan.


    Cheng Jinyan just smiled faintly without answering, drinking his wine.


    ¡°Yo, scared? Don¡¯t dare to talk anymore? Afraid it¡¯ll get out and you¡¯ll lose your job? Weren¡¯t you quite arrogant just now, pretty strong too?¡±


    Seeing that Cheng Jinyan had backed down, t Head Man immediately felt his face had been saved, and became even more arrogant with his words.


    ¡°Hey, Mr. Lawyer, teach me a bit,ter when I drag you out and give you a beating, then get this little beauty to apany me drinking, what crime will I be convicted of?¡±


    Cheng Jinyan: ¡°You won¡¯t be convicted.¡±


    t Head Manughed out loud again, and patted Cheng Jinyan¡¯s shoulder.


    ¡°Really scared now? Hmm?¡± t Head Man¡¯s expression turned sinister: ¡°Know to be afraid now? Toote, who the hell told you to try and show off in front of me.¡±


    t Head Man had his arm around Cheng Jinyan¡¯s shoulder, speaking viciously.


    Qiao Ying lightly clicked her tongue: ¡°A bit noisy, you wanna go or should I?¡±


    Cheng Jinyan: ¡°I¡¯ll go.¡±


    Saying so, he slightly tilted his head back and downed the wine in his ss in one gulp. Cheng Jinyan turned to look at t Head Man, the moment the wine entered his throat he suddenly powerfully elbowed t Head Man in the face. t Head Man bled on the spot, crashing into the sofa.


    Several underlings were shocked, and reacted by raising their fists to rush at Cheng Jinyan. Cheng Jinyan abruptly stood up, and kicked the underling at the very front, sending him flying out.


    Qiao Ying looked on, she had to say, him fighting in a suit and sses had a kind of indescribable appeal. Along with Cheng Jinyan¡¯s decisive and vicious skills, it was not a bad visual feast.


    She couldn¡¯t help but think of Qin Hanyue who wore suits every day.


    The boss of the God''s Arms Gang, his skills shouldn¡¯t be bad right?


    She wondered if there¡¯d be a chance to see him fighting in a suit, with that face of his. Qiao Ying thought for a bit, then took a drink - hmm, it would definitely look very good.


    When Qiao Ying pulled her thoughts back, the few underlings were already lying t on the ground, only leaving intermittent wails behind.


    The people at the surrounding booths had already been frightened away, but they didn¡¯t run far, only standing further away to watch the spectacle.


    After all, at bars, fights and brawls happened frequently. Everyone was already long used to them.


    Cheng Jinyan raised his head and lightly adjusted his sses. His hand steadily held onto the wine ss. He walked over and pulled t Head Man, who had just recovered, up from the sofa and threw him onto the ground.


    Then he extended his hand to pour some wine.


    While pouring, he said to t Head Man: ¡°Dragging me out to give me a beating, then letting her apany you to drink, none of those would result in criminal penalties.¡±


    Cheng Jinyan drank a bit, using his long fingers to point at t Head Man, then continued: ¡°Because you wouldn¡¯t have the chance.¡±


    t Head Man crawled up: ¡°You...just you wait, don¡¯t run if you have the guts. I¡¯ll get people toe back and properly kill you!¡±


    Cheng Jinyan didn¡¯t bother with t Head Man, he just earnestly and carefully wiped his leather shoes with a paper napkin.


    Qiao Ying then looked at her watch: ¡°Hurry it up a bit.¡±


    They had drank quite a lot, there wasn¡¯t time to wait too long.


    t Head Man covered his bleeding nose: ¡°Good...got guts huh, not afraid to die right! You just wait for me!¡±


    t Head Man then shouted at his underlings: ¡°Keep an eye on those two for me. If you let them get away, it¡¯ll be your heads!¡±


    After saying so, he charged out of the bar.


    The few underlings nursed their wounds as they retreated to one side, watching Cheng Jinyan warily as they waited for their boss toe back with people.


    Whispers rang out from the surroundings.


    They said this group were the local tyrants who controlled this area, and that Cheng Jinyan and Qiao Ying had gotten themselves into trouble.


    Yet the two involved continued clinking sses and chatting as if nothing had happened.


    ¡°Where¡¯d you pick up this watch? It¡¯s pretty cute, when did your taste get so grounded?¡± Cheng Jinyan looked at the watch on Qiao Ying¡¯s wrist.


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Qiao Ying¡¯s younger brother gave it to me.¡±


    Cheng Jinyan: ¡°And you even picked up a free little brother? With you willing to wear something like this, seems you¡¯re pretty fond of this little brother.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°My no-good little brother is clean and refined, obedient and sensible, quiet and well-behaved. I¡¯ll introduce him if there¡¯s a chance.¡±


    Cheng Jinyan: ¡°This little brother of yours sure is blessed to be able to call you sister. So favoured by you.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°The rest of my family are each more outrageous than thest. Not killing them all is only out of consideration for me and my little brother.¡±


    The two chatted while drinking.


    The bar manager came over with two bottles of wine, speaking in a low voice for them to hurry and leave. These people had powerful backgrounds, there¡¯s nothing they wouldn¡¯t dare to do.


    Cheng Jinyanughed: ¡°It¡¯s fine, I¡¯m awyer who specializes in sweeping out evil forces and upholding justice.¡±


    The bar manager felt he had met an idiot.


    With the underlings right there staring at them, the manager didn¡¯t dare cause any trouble, he could only stay silent.


    He was just worried his bar would get smashedter.


    Unable to get Cheng Jinyan to leave, the manager shot him an resentful re.


    Just then, amotion rang out from the entrance of the bar.


    Over thirty young men wielding iron bars and des swaggered right in.


    The customers screamed as they rushed towards the entrance, quickly escaping from this dangerous ce.


    In just a short while, the bar had been cleared out.


    ¡°Boss, it¡¯s them. The man''s awyer but knows how to fight.¡± t Head Man said, leading his brother back in with aggressive momentum, immediately pointing at Cheng Jinyan.


    Then he said to Cheng Jinyan: ¡°Brat, you got guts not running away. Gotta admire you for being a man.¡±


    t Head Man¡¯s older brother was a slender man with rugged features full of knife scars. The scars and tattoos criss-crossed on his exposed arms, so densely packed you couldn¡¯t differentiate between scars and tattoos without looking closely.


    Scar Man disdainfullyughed: ¡°Lawyer? I¡¯ve been mixing around for so long but haven¡¯t had the chance to cut up awyer yet.¡± He looked Qiao Ying up and down, eyes filled with obsceneughter: ¡°Be careful with everyone, don¡¯t hurt the little beauty. I still have...uses for herter.¡±


    Scar Man¡¯s gaze turned back to Cheng Jinyan as he arrogantly said: ¡°Today I¡¯ll take a good look at what skills youwyers have¡ªgo get ¡®em!¡±


    Qiao Ying leisurely said: ¡°I¡¯ll take the ones on the left, you take the right.¡±


    Cheng Jinyan: ¡°Okay.¡±


    What followed next was the endless sounds of bashing, wailing, weapons shing, and bodies hitting the floor echoing within the bar.


    The scene was chaotic and dreadful.


    Qiao Ying held the nape of thest man with one hand, fiercely mming him against the wall. He crashed onto the ground by the wall, lying there motionless like roadkill.


    She took a look at how Cheng Jinyan was faring before stepping over the bodies on the floor and sitting down at the bar counter.


    Raising a hand, she knocked on the bar counter: ¡°Get up, make me a drink.¡±


    The terrified mixologist who had been cowering under the bar counter shakily got to his feet holding onto the wine cab: ¡°Wha-wha-what would you l-l-like?¡±


    Cheng Jinyan put down thest man and took off his blood-stained suit jacket, casually throwing it onto the floor.


    Not before taking out the bank card Qiao Ying had stuffed into his pocket earlier.


    He then loosened his crooked tie, walking towards Qiao Ying as he did so.


    Spotting the cowering bar owner and manager in the corner, Cheng Jinyan beckoned them over to pass the card: ¡°Tonight¡¯s damages to the bar will be paid by me.¡±


    The bar owner and manager, who had seemed to lose both parents just moments ago, immediately regained their parents upon receiving the card. They looked at Cheng Jinyan with gratitude and tears.


    Qiao Ying looked at the unmoving bodies covering the floor. Leaving them there would be troublesome.


    The ruckus had been huge, the police would definitelye soon.


    Annoying.


    So she asked Cheng Jinyan: ¡°You calling or should I?¡±


    Before Cheng Jinyan could reply,


    Scar Man struggled to get up from the floor: ¡°Brat, which street corner do you mix at? You know who we are?¡±


    Cheng Jinyan earnestly replied: ¡°Awyer and a student.¡±


    Scar Man: ¡°Lawyer, student. Good, you got guts mixing it up with our Triad. If the two of you can walk out of this barter, I¡¯ll cut my head off to be your pisspot.¡±


    Scar Man then berated his underlings: ¡°Go call all our nearby brothers over!¡±


    Just as Qiao Ying was about to take out her phone to call someone over to clean up, she paused upon hearing ¡°Triad¡±, and happily kept her phone.


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Sure, you make the call then.¡±


    Cheng Jinyan helplesslyined: ¡°My luck today...¡±


    Saying so, he took out his phone.

 Chapter 114: This is the Prince Qin Hanyue early morning hangover soup, and Cheng Jinyan match

    <h4>Chapter 114</h4>


    When Scar Man saw Cheng Jinyan make a phone call, he got scared.


    He arrogantly said, "Let''s see who you can call. Even if you call the King of Hell today, don''t think about saving your life."


    Cheng Jinyan dialed a number: "Yu Si."


    Scar Man was close by and heard Cheng Jinyan call the person on the other end "Yu Si." He was stunned for a moment, finding the name familiar.


    He remembered their branch hall leader was called by that name.


    "Do you manage things on the Capital Branch Hall side? My people have apprehended someone at the Dihao Bar. Come handle it," Cheng Jinyan said before hanging up.


    Scar Man frowned, filled with a sense of foreboding.


    He couldn''t help but size up Cheng Jinyan, yet no matter how he looked at him, he was just a capable intellectual.


    The call was probably a bluff, he thought.


    With people lying on the ground and choppers and batons by his feet, Cheng Jinyan looked totally unbothered as he chatted with Qiao Ying.


    "I haven''t asked, how''s college life going?"


    Old friends reunited and drinks after drinks, inevitably they talked a lot.


    Qiao Ying: "Pretty novel."


    Seeing the two able to casually clink sses and chat though death was upon them, Scar Man''s anger rose even more, as did his desire for revenge.


    He tightly gripped his chopper, a vicious look in his eyes, thinking he''d cut them into eight pieces and skin them aliveter.


    Soon, little brothers came over with reinforcements. Brothers from nearby territories came in groups.


    In no time at all, the bar was filled with Scar Man''s people.


    The bartender didn''t hide under the counter this time but instead took the bucket and ran off, not even caring about work anymore.


    Scar Man: "Kid, ask around about the Triad properly before mixing in the underworld, so you know who you''ll die by in the end."


    "You''re the first to dare provoke our Triad. Seeing you have guts, I''ll leave you one whole corpse."


    "Everyone, go."


    Scar Man was vigorous, but just as his voice fell, another followed.


    "Everybody stop!"


    Scar Man found the voice very familiar. Then he heard the brothers calling "Brother Fan, Brother Fan" from both sides.


    The brothers opened up on both sides to make way.


    Scar Man saw the neer and was stunned for a moment. "Brother Fan?"


    Then he promptly bowed and scraped, "Why are you here?"


    Unexpectedly, Brother Fan, who had always treated him well, red at him with eyes wishing to kill him.


    While nervous that Brother Fan now followed obediently behind another man like a little brother, Scar Man found the other person very familiar. Taking a close look and thinking hard, Scar Man''s legs went soft and he bowed even lower, even more respectfully than to Brother Fan.


    "Hall... Hall Master..."


    Scar Man wondered why even the Hall Master got involved in this.


    As Scar Man suddenly thought of something, he looked at Cheng Jinyan in horror. But before he could get a good look, a few steps brought Brother Fan''s foot to kick him to the ground.


    "Bastard, blinding your dog eyes now? Daring to make a move on the Young Master, do you think your life is too long?!" Brother Fan fiercely kicked the Scar Man on the ground, kicking until he spat blood.


    Brother Fan wished he could kick the man to death.


    After seven or eight kicks, Brother Fan finally stopped.


    Then he secretly nced at Cheng Jinyan at the bar, thinking to himself: this must be the Young Master the Hall Master mentioned.


    Brother Fan was extremely nervous internally.


    Heaven knew when he''d received the call from their Hall Master saying his men had apprehended the Triad''s Young Master, he''d nearly scared himself to death. Luckily nothing happened to him, otherwise his head would''ve left his neck tonight.


    Yu Si hurriedly walked up to Cheng Jinyan and respectfully asked, "Young Master, are you hurt anywhere?"


    Qiao Ying said to Cheng Jinyan, "Since when has the venerable Triad be a mob?"


    The Triad, as the number one gang, had washed their hands on the surface quite sessfully. Scar Man types hadn''t been seen in over a decade.


    How had things regressed so much?


    "My face is thoroughly lost. Fortunately, Ye Si isn''t here," Cheng Jinyan said with relief. Otherwise Ye Si wouldugh him to death.


    Then Cheng Jinyan asked Yu Si, "What''s going on with these people?"


    Yu Si looked to Brother Fan instead.


    Receiving his gaze, Brother Fan promptly walked over and respectfully said, "Brother Yu, these were originally from the Wanlong Gang. They just joined the gangst month and don''t understand the rules yet."


    Hearing this, Yu Si fiercely pped Brother Fan.


    "Wanlong Gang trash, you even brought them into the gang. Who gave you the guts and authority! If the Young Master had lost a single hair today, you lot would pay with your heads!"


    "Brother Yu spare me. Young... Young Master spare me. I won''t dare to do it again, I won''t dare..." Brother Fan repeatedly begged for mercy.


    Yu Si looked to the half-dead Scar Man on the ground and said, "Take him away and cripple his limbs."


    "Hall Master have mercy... Hall Master have mercy!" Several little brothers ignored Scar Man''s loud cries for mercy and dragged him away.


    At this time, the t-headed man in the crowd had long been scared silly.


    Yu Si: "All who participated in making trouble today will be taken away for me to personally deal with."


    The once noisy, crowded bar quickly emptied.


    Yu Si pleaded guilty: "It''s Yu Si''s ipetence. Yu Si will ept punishment."


    Cheng Jinyan: "Don''t let it happen again."


    Then, Cheng Jinyan and Qiao Ying left the bar together.


    Themotion had been too big and no small number of people heard the news.


    In the Qin family study,


    "There was a Triad scuffle at the Dihao Bar tonight with quite a scene. My subordinate heard that Miss Qiao seems to have been involved as well."


    After reporting work, Qin Yan also told Qin Hanyue about this.


    Qin Hanyue immediately looked up. "And what else?"


    Qin Yan: "The Triad''s... Young Master seems to have been there too."


    Sure enough, it was rted to Cheng Jinyan again.


    The next day,


    Early morning,


    A ck Maybach stopped at the vi door.


    Hearing the doorbell, Cheng Jinyan went to open the door.


    Both were stunned when the door opened, slightly raising their brows.


    Cheng Jinyan felt surprised. "Master Qin?"


    Qin Hanyue''s expression unchanged. "Lawyer Cheng."


    Qin Yan looked at Cheng Jinyan blocking the vi door in house clothes and silently thought: "Dear me."


    He quickly looked up at the house number.


    Right, it was the ce Miss Qiao lived.


    Qin Yan worked hard every day and didn''t have the spare time like his uncle and nephew gallivanting around the Capital University forums. So he didn''t know about the bet between Qiao Ying and Su Qingyu for inviting Cheng Jinyan to teach at Capital University.


    Now looking at Cheng Jinyan, Qin Yan was utterly confused. What was this situation?


    After the initial shock, Cheng Jinyan politely extended his hand. "I''ve long admired your name."


    Qin Hanyue reached out to shake his hand. "Nice to meet you."


    The moment they sped hands, Cheng Jinyan immediately felt a powerful murderous aura from Qin Hanyue. He involuntarily narrowed his eyes, feeling the intense hostility yet keeping hisposure. He exerted force in response as well.


    The sound of bone grating upon bone rang out.


    Both maintained calm expressions, not a crease on their brows, yet roiling darkly underneath.


    Seeing the two suddenly confront andpete, Qin Yan at the side didn''t even dare to breathe loudly.


    Without determining a victor, the two tacitly released hands at the same time.


    Cheng Jinyan: "To what do I owe Master Qin''s visit?"


    Qin Hanyue: "I''m here to see Qiao Ying and bring her hangover soup."


    Cheng Jinyan: He''s looking for Ying? Since when did she get to know Qin Hanyue? Cheng Jinyan sized the other person up and noticed a watch on his hand.


    Suddenly realizing who he was, Cheng Jinyan thought to himself.


    A businessman, thirty years old, wearing a watch¡ªso he was that one.


    A new friend who turned out to be a businessman, yet was actually Qin Hanyou.


    Cheng Jinyan: "She''s not drunk. No need to trouble Master Qin. Please leave."


    He actually knew she was drunk and still came to deliver hangover soup so early. Could she have taken the initiative to tell him?


    That''s not like her. And besides, she wasn''t drunk either.


    His sources were quite urate indeed.


    After speaking, Cheng Jinyan moved to close the door. Qin Hanyue showing up here looking to pick a fight and not having gotten into enough fightsst night, Cheng Jinyan was already showing admirable restraint by not outright attacking him.


    Unexpectedly, the man outside lifted a hand to block the door.


    Qin Hanyue then said, "Whether she is drunk or not wille from her own mouth. What kind of hospitality is this, Lawyer Cheng? And you''re a guest here yourself."


    Cheng Jinyan looked at him.


    Having had one too manyst night, his head still ached. Cheng Jinyan was in a bad mood.


    The atmosphere instantly grew tense, swords drawn and bows pulled.


    After a moment, Cheng Jinyan conceded and smiled quite gentlemanly. "Pleasee in, Master Qin."


    Since he was Ying''s friend, he had to give face.


    "She''s not awake yet. Please have a seat first, Master Qin. Would you like anything to drink?" Cheng Jinyan led him to the sofa.


    Turning around, he saw Qin Hanyue heading straight for the stairs, wanting to go upstairs.


    "Young Master Qin?" Cheng Jinyan called out to him immediately.


    "I''m going to go see her." Qin Hanyue''s footsteps did not stop.


    Cheng Jinyan opened his mouth, but then let him go.


    If you''re not afraid to die then go ahead, dare to disturb Blood Shadow''s sleep, let''s see how many moves you can endure from her.


    Cheng Jinyan might as well not sit on the sofa either, he just stood there on the first floor, head tilted back slightly to look up at the second floor.


    It was as if he was waiting to see how the person would be thrown down in a bit.


    He heard Qin Hanyue knocking on the door, and speaking.


    However, after two minutes had passed, there still weren''t any sounds of fightinging from upstairs. Faintly, he even heard the room door open calmly...


    What was going on?

 Chapter 115: Sober soup Cheng Jinyan drank; Qiao Ying suddenly laughed

    <h4>Chapter 115</h4>


    Upstairs,


    There was no grisly scene that Cheng Jinyan had imagined.


    But it wasn''t as harmonious as expected either - after Qiao Ying got up to open the door, she went back to sit on the bed with a nk expression as she watched Qin Hanyue follow her in.


    The two of them looked at each other in silence, the room was strangely quiet.


    After a long while, Qin Hanyue attempted to break the awkward atmosphere, speaking gently, innocently and apologetically, "I thought you were awake."


    Having learned from knocking on her doorst time that Qiao Ying was not a morning person, on his way here Qin Hanyue had specifically sent her a message.


    She had replied too, albeit with just a period.


    He assumed she was awake, but it didn''t seem to be the case...


    Qiao Ying neither spoke nor reacted, still staring at him.


    Her gaze made Qin Hanyue feel so ufortable that his body tensed up instinctively.


    The prestigious Young Master Qin seldom found himself in such situations where he was the one subjected to someone''s stare.


    Today, Qin Hanyue truly experienced how it felt to be stared at like those who he himself had scrutinized.


    Qin Hanyue opened his mouth slightly, wanting to say something more, but at that moment Qiao Ying got up and went into the bathroom, ignoring him.


    The words he was about to utter were forcefully swallowed back.


    Qin Hanyue had wanted to wait for her outside, but thinking of Cheng Jinyan downstairs, he shamelessly stayed and waited for her in the room instead.


    After washing up, Qiao Ying came out.


    "Didn''t we agree to contact each other by phone if anythinges up?"


    Qin Hanyue instinctively analyzed her tone - it was cold, but not angry.


    Given her tendency to use her fists rather than words when enraged, if she was angry, she would not have spoken to him at all.


    Qin Hanyue silently breathed a sigh of relief - she didn''t seem too upset.


    "I also said I''m able to guarantee my own safety, and even yours, as long as you need it," Qin Hanyue responded.


    Qiao Ying did not say anything more.


    It was true that as the leader of a prominent family and a powerful organization, his immense influence and powermanded respect and caution from anyone.


    Unless absolutely necessary, the Shadow Organization was unlikely to provoke such a mighty force.


    But there were no absolute guarantees, and Qiao Ying did not want him to get involved.


    Seeing that Qiao Ying remained silent,


    Qin Hanyue cautiously ventured, "Are you angry?"


    He looked at the girl''s fair and exquisite face. She had just washed her face, rather roughly it seemed, simply cupping water in her hands and sshing it on her face before wiping it off.


    There were still quite a few water droplets on her face, crystal clear, setting off her jade-likeplexion even more immactely.


    Her curlyshes quivered lightly, trembling straight into one''s heart.


    Qiao Ying responded swiftly, "Drank too muchst night, didn''t sleep well. It''s got nothing to do with Mr. Qin, please don''t take it to heart."


    However, the quicker she responded, the more uneasy Qin Hanyue felt.


    Clearly she still had some emotions about it, otherwise how would she instantly know he was referring to the interruption of her sleep...


    Seeing Qiao Ying fall silent again,


    Qin Hanyue ventured cautiously, "Are you angry?"


    He looked at the girl''s fair and exquisite small face. She had just washed her face, with a somewhat rough technique - simply cupping water in her hands and sshing it on before wiping it off.


    There were still a lot of water droplets on her face, crystal clear, setting off her jade-likeplexion even more brightly.


    Her curlyshes quivered lightly, trembling straight into one''s heart.


    Qiao Ying responded very quickly, "Drank too muchst night, didn''t sleep well. It''s got nothing to do with Mr. Qin. Please don''t take it to heart."


    However, the quicker her response, the more uneasy Qin Hanyue felt.


    It was obvious she still held some resentment, otherwise how would she instantly know he was referring to the interruption of her sleep...


    With both hands holding something, Qin Yan stood beside the sofa, alternating his gaze between Cheng Jinyan and ncing upstairs in the direction Cheng Jinyan was looking.


    After waiting for quite some time without seeing anyone emerge, Cheng Jinyan was just about to head upstairs when he saw the twoing down one after another.


    "When did you wake up?" Cheng Jinyan asked.


    "Just now," Qiao Ying briefly replied.


    Cheng Jinyan followed up, "Did someone wake you?"


    Qiao Ying threw him a look - Isn''t it obvious?


    Having fully understood her expression, Cheng Jinyan immediately turned to look at Qin Hanyue walking behind - the Young Master waspletely unharmed.


    The Blood Shadow had notid a finger on him.


    Was she hiding herbat skills from Qin Hanyue? Highly unlikely, since they referred to each other as friends, there was no way they didn''t know the truth about each other.


    So what exactly was going on?


    Overhearing their conversation made Qin Hanyue also nce at Cheng Jinyan.


    He actually even knew about her morning temper, while Qin Hanyue himself hadn''t noticed it at all during the two months they had lived together on M Province.


    Just what was the rtionship between these two?


    The Young Master of a prominent gang, a topwyer, had first lowered himself to help Qiao Ying fight the "cheating"wsuit,


    then rushed back overnight from overseas due to a bet, just to support Qiao Ying at the bar. The two had gone drinking and caused trouble together, and afterwards he had even spent the night here...


    From the student posts on Peking University''s forum and Cheng Jinyan''s lecture videos, Qin Hanyue learned that Cheng Jinyan and Qiao Ying were close friends and old acquaintances.


    But old acquaintances...?


    Didn''t that term require at least five or six years of friendship, plus not having seen each other again for many years, before it could be used?


    How old was Qiao Ying now?


    With his mind running through numerous spections just walking downstairs, upon reaching the living room Qin Hanyue saw Qiao Ying sit down on the sofa.


    "Weren''t you rushing back to Canada? Howe you haven''t left yet?" Qiao Ying asked.


    Cheng Jinyan casually responded, "No hurry." But he nced at Qin Hanyue as he said it.


    Then,


    Beating Qin Hanyue to it, he sat down beside Qiao Ying.


    Qin Hanyue''s footsteps paused slightly as his deep gaze covertly swept over Cheng Jinyan, subtly concealing his aura before sitting down across from them.


    "I haven''t had the chance to ask, Mr Qin, what brings you here so early in the morning?"


    "To bring you hangover soup and breakfast."


    Qiao Ying looked at the two thermal containers on the coffee table.


    Hangover soup?


    Qiao Ying couldn''t help turning to ask Cheng Jinyan, "Wasst night really that chaotic?" If even Qin Hanyue knew about it, could it have made its way onto the Peking University forum again?


    Cheng Jinyan casually replied, "Didn''t feel like anything out of the ordinary to me. It was fine." Then in a low voice, he whispered beside Qiao Ying''s ear, "Back when the three of us partied together, if the army didn''t get involved then it didn''t count as kicking up a ruckus."


    As he opened the thermal containers, Qin Hanyue''s gaze sunk heavily onto the two whispering intimately to each other.


    Qin Yan: We''re doomed!


    "Mr Qin is too kind, but I''m not actually hungover," Qiao Ying said. Then to Cheng Jinyan she added, "You should drink it, don''t let it go to waste."


    "My head is still throbbing, so I won''t stand on ceremony," Cheng Jinyan straightened up from his rxed posture, reaching out to grab a bowl.


    Qin Hanyue had just finished pouring the hangover soup into a bowl when Cheng Jinyan''s hand shot out, fingers sping firmly around the rim.


    Almost reflexively, Qin Hanyue pressed down on the back of Cheng Jinyan''s hand, stopping him.


    Qin Yan: Oh no no no!


    Cheng Jinyan raised an eyebrow. "Can Young Master Qin not bear to part with it?"


    Then he grinned understandingly, "My mistake, this was prepared by Young Master Qin for little Ying. Of course it''s not appropriate for me to drink it."


    His tone then took on a subtle shift, "But she and I have always shared everything, and it''s merely a bowl of hangover soup. I shouldn''t have overlooked Young Master Qin''s feelings."


    As he moved to retract his hand,


    Qin Hanyue was a step faster in pulling his own hand back, still smiling graciously, "It''s just a bowl of hangover soup. Since Lawyer Cheng is Miss Qiao''s friend, then he is my friend as well."


    Intrigued by his words, Cheng Jinyanughed softly without responding, and started downing the hangover soup in big gulps.


    Qin Yan: Does Young Master kind of regret not putting some rat poison or something in there for extra vor?


    Qin Hanyue said to Qiao Ying, "Have some breakfast then."


    "After drinking so much, some light porridge is good for the stomach in the morning." He opened the other thermal container, which contained lean meat and vegetable porridge.


    As Qiao Ying watched the suited-up Qin Hanyuedling porridge for her, she rememberedst night at the bar when she had pictured him fighting in a suit while watching Cheng Jinyan brawl.


    And now, the man himself was right before her eyes, wearing the very suit, pants and leather shoes she had imagined...


    As her thoughts wandered, Qiao Ying''s gaze unconsciously raked over the man''s figure, a smile tugging at the corners of her lips.


    She suddenly chuckled out loud by ident.


    Qin Hanyue asked in puzzlement, "What''s so funny?"


    Cheng Jinyan looked between Qin Hanyue and the somewhat odd-behaving Qiao Ying.


    What was she up to?

 Chapter 116: Accidentally Blew up; Murder and Arson

    <h4>Chapter 116</h4>


    ¡°It¡¯s fine.¡±


    Qiao Ying put away her smile and resumed her usual aloofness. She took the initiative to reach out and take the porridge from Qin Hanyue¡¯s hands.


    Thanks to Qiao Ying, the empty-stomached Cheng Jinyan also got a bowl. As he was drinking it, he saw Qin Hanyue looking straight at him, so he had to ask, "Master Qin, do you have something to say to me?"


    Qin Hanyue had a subtle smile on his face. He said, "I just wanted to ask if Master Cheng spent the night herest night."


    Cheng Jinyan: "Is there a problem?"


    Cheng Jinyan¡¯s tone was not very good.


    In the eyes of outsiders, Master Cheng was gentle, gentlemanly, graceful and humorous.


    He was serious when needed in the courtroom, and flexible when appropriate.


    But the truth was that gangster princes didn¡¯t have such good tempers, especially around Qiao Ying and Ye Si. It was easiest for him to expose his true nature.


    And he had just been in a fightst night. Ye Si was still sitting next to him, so it was inevitable that the identity of the masterwyer was temporarily out of reach.


    Not to mention that Qin Hanyue had juste over to challenge him, trying to take control from time to time. And now he was finding fault for no reason.


    Cheng Jinyan''s head was still hurting, so naturally he was not in a good mood.


    Qin Hanyue: "We are all adults. Miss Qiao is still a girl. Master Cheng should understand the importance of reputation better than I do."


    The photos of them embracing had already caused quite a stir.


    When Cheng Jinyan heard this, he wanted tough.


    Then he realized that he had seen the rtionship between Qin Hanyue and Qiao Ying ¡ª Qin Hanyue had feelings for Qiao Ying.


    Cheng Jinyan: "Is Master Qin managing too much?" Then he nced downwards, "Besides, I just said that she and I have always been close."


    So he saw him as a love rival.


    Was he so impatient already? Nothing had happened yet. If that bastard Ye Si came back one day, wouldn''t he be jumping mad?


    Having figured out Qin Hanyue¡¯s mindset, Cheng Jinyan really wanted to learn from Ye Si at this moment and see what Qin Hanyue would do.


    Before Qin Hanyue could respond,


    Qiao Ying mocked: "Reputation? When I lived under the same roof with Master Qin for those two months, why didn''t Master Qin mention reputation?"


    Qiao Ying was simply asking a question, not targeting anyone or anything.


    Qin Yan: Miss Qiao, you leaked it yourself.


    Cheng Jinyan: "What? When did this happen?"


    Cheng Jinyan looked at her: "What are you hiding from me?"


    Qin Hanyue was upset when he heard this. His first reaction was naturally to think that Qiao Ying was defending Cheng Jinyan.


    But when he saw Cheng Jinyan get anxious, he btedly realized that Qiao Ying''s words had inadvertently confirmed something. Then he saw Qin Hanyue hook the corners of his mouth slightly, calm and unhurried.


    Qiao Ying exined: ¡°In the summer vacation, in M Province. Master Qin happened to be doing business there, so I went along.¡±


    Cheng Jinyan: "Go to M Province to do business?"


    What kind of improper business was this?


    Qin Hanyue: "Is it so strange? Miss Qiao was on vacation in M Province at the time.¡±


    Cheng Jinyan: What riddle are these two ying?


    What is this girl hiding from him?


    "I didn''t tell you, this house belongs to Master Qin. Since the owner minds, you should leave quickly." Qiao Ying said at this time.


    Cheng Jinyan: "???"


    After taking a look at the secretly delighted Qin Hanyue, Cheng Jinyan asked in puzzlement: "Short on money or short on houses? Why stay in someone else''s ce?"


    The word "someone else" trod on Qin Hanyue''s toes a bit.


    Qiao Ying: "Neithercking, it was just timely."


    Cheng Jinyan was inexplicably speechless: "Just like that?" Since when did she owe favors so casually?


    Qin Hanyue took the opportunity to act magnanimous: ¡°I don''t really mind. It¡¯s just that a man and a woman living together so close to the school can easily give rise to rumors. Master Cheng needs a ce to stay. I still have a lot of properties around here. Master Cheng is always wee anytime.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Master Qin is indeed thoughtful.¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°It¡¯s only right.¡±


    Cheng Jinyan sneered. Qin Hanyue listened happily to such perfunctory words. He must be obsessed with this blood shadow.


    After looking at the time: ¡°It''s about time to go to the airport ¡ª let¡¯s meet another day if anythinges up, contact me.¡± After Cheng Jinyan finished speaking to Qiao Ying, he was about to leave.


    Qin Hanyue stood up: ¡°Let me see Master Cheng off.¡±


    It was his house after all, so he regained confidence here.


    Qin Yan: Nice counter move.


    Cheng Jinyan looked at Qin Hanyue with a faint smile on the surface: ¡°Don¡¯t bother.¡± He nced down slightly: ¡°Nice watch.¡±


    Qin Hanyue reflexively grasped his left wrist with his right hand. He took a look at Qiao Ying and said, "A gift from Miss Qiao."


    Cheng Jinyan: ¡°Such a precious gift, Master Qin must wear it securely.¡±


    Don¡¯t let Ye Si get a chance to see it.


    He had a good temper, but Ye Si had a bad one.


    "Of course." Hearing something in his words but not understanding it all, Qin Hanyue could only let it go.


    After seeing Cheng Jinyan off, Qin Hanyue turned back and saw the girl on the sofa, oblivious, drinking porridge on her own.


    Qin Hanyue sat back down: ¡°Master Cheng said you are his old friend?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Does Master Qin feel that the term ¡®old friend¡¯ doesn¡¯t quite suit me as an 18-year-old?¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°It would be unfitting for others, but understandable if it were Miss Qiao.¡±


    Qiao Yingughed. She really liked how Qin Hanyue always hinted without spelling things out clearly.


    She looked at Qin Hanyue with her mouth full of the fragrant porridge. For a moment she thought of something unknown, and suddenly said, "There will be opportunities for me to reintroduce him to Master Qin in the future.¡±


    What did she mean by that?


    If Qin Hanyue had not over interpreted it, was she saying that she would tell him about herself in the future when there were opportunities?


    Having obtained these words, Qin Hanyue left contentedly.


    On the way back,


    Qin Yan couldn¡¯t hold back: ¡°Young Master, is there nothing you want me to investigate?¡±


    He was the prince of a gang after all.


    Qin Yan could ept Qiao Ying having the identity of an underworld boss, or beating a group of mercenary leaders in an underground fight club.


    But for an 18-year-old Qiao Ying to be the old friend of a mob prince, Qin Yan found it a bit hard to ept.


    One could ignore the questions of how a girl who had never left Yun City could have such terrifying skills and courage beyond ordinary people, even knowing things about M Province, and having intricate connections with the former boss of Heishui.


    But Qin Yan was really curious about the matters between Qiao Ying and Cheng Jinyan.


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°No need, she will tell me herself.¡±


    Because of Cheng Jinyan, Qiao Ying heard people talking about her no matter which corner of the school she was at.


    The bolder ones even asked her when she could invite Cheng Jinyan to give lectures at school again, saying they didn''t get to see him in person yesterday.


    Qiao Yingpletely overshadowed Huo Chengdong, Xu Zhixi and others at Beijing University.


    Huo Chengdong came scrambling to find her.


    ¡°Sis Ying, did you get the money?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, what about you?¡±


    Huo Chengdong: ¡°Me what?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Watched people dance?¡±


    Huo Chengdong almost choked on his own saliva.


    ¡°How... How is that possible? Why would I watch Su Qingyu dance something like that? With a washboard figure, watching her is worse than watching myself.¡±


    Then he fawned up to her again: ¡°Sis Ying, the National Day long weekend ising up soon, seven days. Got any ns?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Not sure yet.¡±


    Huo Chengdong heard there was a chance: ¡°Not sure means there are activities right? Can I join one?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Killing, arson. Wannae?¡±


    Huo Chengdong: ¡°Sis Ying you really know how to joke.¡±


    Just as they were talking,


    Huo Chengdong¡¯s sister Huo Jingyue came: ¡°Qiao Ying, I¡¯m Huo Chengdong¡¯s sister, Huo Jingyue. Nice to meet you.¡±


    Qiao Ying looked at her and thought to herself: So she is the woman Huo Chengdong said who didn¡¯t want Qin Hanyue?


    Then she shook hands with her briefly.


    Huo Chengdong: ¡°Sis...you...¡±


    Huo Jingyue: ¡°Shut up, none of your business. I¡¯m talking with schoolmate Qiao. Stay out of our way wherever is cool for you.¡± Huo Jingyue spoke extremely fast. She said emotionlessly and then immediately switched back to a smiling face looking at Qiao Ying.


    ¡°Schoolmate Qiao Ying, may I ask if you and Master Cheng Jinyan... are good friends?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Yeah.¡±


    Huo Jingyue clenched her fists: ¡°That¡¯s wonderful.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s like this, I...¡± Seeing Huo Chengdong still there, Huo Jingyue red at him: ¡°Can you please get lost? Adults are talking, kids keep away.¡±


    Huo Chengdong pointed at Qiao Ying speechlessly: ¡°She¡¯s even younger than me...¡±


    Under Huo Jingyue¡¯s fierce stare, Huo Chengdong shut his mouth and silently walked away.


    ¡°Is Master Cheng still in the capital?¡±


    ¡°No.¡±


    Huo Jingyue''s gaze visibly fell from expectation in a noticeable manner.


    After that,


    Huo Jingyue bbered on and on about things rted to Cheng Jinyan. Between the lines it was not difficult to hear her admiration and adoration for Cheng Jinyan.


    Taking the chance while Huo Jingyue was catching her breath,


    Qiao Ying interrupted her and asked, ¡°Do you like him?¡±


    Huo Jingyue was stunned for a moment, not expecting Qiao Ying to be so straightforward.

 Chapter 117: Qin Han more for Qiao Yi relief: don’t believe can ask your sister

    <h4>Chapter 117</h4>


    Faced with such a blunt question from a student who was quite a few years younger than herself, Huo Jingyue blushed slightly. After making sure that Huo Chengdong was not eavesdropping nearby, she reached up and brushed the hair from her ear.


    ¡°Would awyer like Cheng...like my type?¡±


    Before Qiao Ying could answer, she asked again, ¡°Cheng Lawyer is single, right? What were his previous girlfriends like?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Single. He¡¯s never had a girlfriend before.¡±


    She had lost touch with him for a year or two and wasn¡¯t clear about that time.


    Huo Jingyue couldn¡¯t help but stare with wide eyes. Covering her mouth, she was unable to conceal her excitement¡ªhe had never been in a rtionship? Someone so outstanding yet so chaste? What a treasure!


    What was with this reaction? Qiao Ying was silent for a moment before adding by way of exnation, ¡°No boyfriends either.¡±


    Huo Jingyue: ¡°Ah?¡±


    Realizing Qiao Ying had misunderstood her intent, Huo Jingyue felt somewhat exasperated. ¡°That¡¯s not what I meant. I¡¯m just surprised.¡±


    She then began to fret, ¡°Doesn¡¯t that mean Cheng Lawyer has really high standards? Can you give me one of his contact details?¡±


    She quickly waved both hands. ¡°Ignore me if that seems intrusive.¡± Huo Jingyueughed to indicate she wouldn¡¯t mind if it wasn¡¯t convenient.


    Qiao Ying looked at the attractive, intelligent, cheerful and open-minded Huo Jingyue. In terms of looks, background and interests, the two seemed quite well-matched.


    It wouldn¡¯t hurt to make an introduction¡ªit could potentially lead somewhere.


    Qiao Ying said, ¡°Sure.¡±


    Delighted, Huo Jingyue swiftly took out her phone to save Cheng Jinyan¡¯s personal contact details. But before she could thank Qiao Ying, she was given a warning: ¡°You probably know his background. If you want to pursue him, be mentally prepared.¡±


    ¡°I understand. Thank you, Qiao.¡± Huo Jingyue smiled.


    Qiao Ying asked, ¡°I heard you and Qin Hanyue had some history?¡±


    Caught up in excitement, Huo Jingyue didn¡¯t catch it clearly. ¡°Who?¡±


    ¡°Never mind.¡±


    She looked down on Qin Hanyue yet was interested in Cheng Jinyan instead. Was it because he was two years younger than Cheng?


    ¡°Qiao, if I sessfully win over Cheng Lawyer¡¯s heart, I¡¯ll definitely host a huge banquet and have you as the guest of honor.¡±


    ¡°You want to pursue Cheng Jinyan?!¡± Huo Chengdong had sidled over at some point without them realizing.


    His loud voice made Huo Jingyue shriek and throw her phone. ¡°My phone!¡±


    Qiao Ying deftly reached out to catch it and returned it to her.


    Taking back her phone, Huo Jingyue whipped around to re murderously at Huo Chengdong. Unfazed, he yelled again, ¡°I don¡¯t approve!¡±


    Huo Jingyue roared, ¡°I don¡¯t need your approval! It¡¯s none of your business! If you dare breathe a word of this at home, you¡¯re dead!¡±


    Qiao Ying watched as Huo Jingyue raced off to chase down Huo Chengdong, then turned to message Cheng Jinyan about the potential matchmaking opportunity.


    Having just gotten off a ne, Cheng Jinyanughed scornfully when he received the message from Qiao Ying about her attempts to y matchmaker. He bluntly stated he wasn¡¯t interested.


    During the National Day long weekend,


    At a shopping mall,


    Qin Hanyue took the esctor downstairs while Qin Yan struggled to lug down numerous shopping bags hanging off her body, even around her neck.


    As Qin Hanyue contemted what else to purchase, a familiar voice sounded from below.


    ¡°You¡¯ve arranged these wines incorrectly. We can only ept at most half thepensation, otherwise we¡¯re reporting this.¡±


    Looking in the direction of the voice, Qin Hanyue saw Qiao Yi and two male students who looked to be around high school age surrounded by sales assistants and curious onlookers. Shattered red wine bottles covered the floor alongside spilt wine, the fragrance freely drifting.


    Sales assistant: ¡°We properly arranged these wines here. If you didn¡¯t knock into them, how could they have spilt by themselves? Compensation is only right.¡±


    Another student immediately refuted, ¡°I didn¡¯t knock into them. I just identally brushed past them slightly as I walked by. There wasn¡¯t much force at all. How could they have spilt from a light graze? This is extortion. Check the surveince recordings if you don¡¯t believe me. I definitely didn¡¯t knock into them.¡±


    Sales assistant: ¡°Don¡¯t think you can avoid consequences just because you¡¯re students. You broke them so you have to pay. Hurry up and get your parents here with money, otherwise we¡¯re calling the police.¡±


    Both sides argued strongly over who was in the right. The three high school students were no match for the eloquent sales assistants. All of their faces were red from anger and distress.


    The surrounding customers felt both sides bore some responsibility and suggested the students pay half while the mall covers the other half themselves. But the sales assistants refused.


    Just as things were heating up and police were about to be called,


    Qiao Yi heard someone call his name. ¡°Qiao Yi?¡±


    He looked up. ¡°Mr....Qin?¡±


    The spectators were cowed by Qin Hanyue¡¯s imposing manner and automatically cleared a path for him. As they sized him up, hushed discussions broke out amongst them.


    Qin Hanyue asked, ¡°What happened here?¡±


    Qiao Yi exined, ¡°My ssmate identally knocked over the wine cab but there were existing issues with how the wines were arranged. He just lightly brushed the back of his hand against them without using much force. We suggested each side bears 50% of responsibility but they refused.¡±


    Qiao Yi had been walking behind his ssmate and witnessed it happen.


    Seeing Qin Hanyue¡¯s appearance and bearing, the sales assistants instantly recognized he was someone important. Their attitude instantly weakened.


    ¡°Even if it was an ident, it was still your side that broke them so you have to bear responsibility. We can¡¯t justify it to management otherwise.¡±


    Before they could say anything further, their area manager silenced them with a re.


    Qin Hanyue directly instructed Qin Yan, ¡°Get the mall general manager here.¡±


    Sensing the situation was taking a turn for the worse, the few sales assistants grew anxious.


    Qin Yan put down all her shopping and took out her phone.


    Qin Hanyue reassured Qiao Yi, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, it¡¯s fine.¡±


    Qiao Yi¡¯s ssmate whispered in his ear, ¡°Who is he? Does he know the mall general manager? So I don¡¯t need topensate anymore?¡± The student seemed to see a savior.


    Very quickly, the general manager rushed over with a group of people including various area managers.


    Just as the sales assistants were about to take preemptive action, a single re from their area manager was enough to make them shut their mouths.


    ¡°Mr. Qin....What brings you here?¡± The general manager greeted them obsequiously, bending so low he nearly touched the ground.


    The two students nced at each other in confusion then back at Qin Hanyue.


    Qin Hanyue asked, ¡°Who approved this wine arrangement?¡±


    The general manager looked at the ¡°scene of the crime¡± then shifted his gaze to the area manager responsible for that section of the mall.


    The manager turned on the sales assistants. ¡°Who was the one who arranged the wines like this? What happened to your product training?!¡±


    Qin Hanyue coldly cut them off. ¡°Apologize to the customers first.¡±


    ¡°Ye..yes of course.¡± The general manager led them in apologizing, then made the sales assistants do the same.


    Qiao Yi was fine but the other two students were stunned speechless having never witnessed such a situation before. Unsure of how to respond, they kept looking between Qiao Yi and Qin Hanyue.


    With the apologies done, Qin Hanyue said to Qiao Yi, ¡°Let¡¯s go, Yi.¡±


    Qin Yan automatically took charge of handling things.


    As Qin Hanyue walked ahead, he overheard whispers behind him as the three students pestered Qiao Yi about his identity.


    Seeing Qiao Yi at a loss over how to respond, Qin Hanyue stepped in to help. ¡°If I remember right, third years have no holidays right now?¡±


    Qiao Yi: ¡°Yes, it¡¯s our lunch break. I came with my ssmate to buy some things. Thank you for your help just now, Mr. Qin.¡±


    The other two students echoed their thanks.


    Qin Hanyue smiled. ¡°No need to thank me. It¡¯s the mall¡¯s responsibility and I¡¯ll make sure they handle it properly.¡±


    An awkward silence followed, broken by Qiao Yi¡¯s attempt at small talk. ¡°Are you also shopping at the mall today, Mr Qin?¡±


    Qin Hanyue turned to look at him. ¡°I came to buy you things.¡±


    Qiao Yi was puzzled. ¡°Buy me things?¡±


    Qin Yan struggled over just then, loaded with shopping and also holding three decently priced shopping vouchers obtained from the general manager.


    Qin Hanyue exined, ¡°I knew you didn¡¯t have time off so I came to get you some daily necessities and snacks, was nning to send them over to your schoolter.¡±


    He hadn¡¯t expected to bump into Qiao Yi here at the mall itself.


    Qiao Yi declined politely, ¡°Thank you Mr. Qin but one shouldn¡¯t benefit without good reason. It wouldn¡¯t be right.¡±


    Knowing he would refuse, Qin Hanyue already had an excuse prepared. ¡°It was your sister who asked me to get you some things. Call to ask her if you don¡¯t believe me.¡±


    Qin Hanyue assumed it would be easy to fool the boy but from the corner of his eye, spotted Qiao Yi really taking out his phone. He secretly messaged Qiao Ying.

 Chapter 118: The Battle of the Killers; The Official Battle with the Shadow in the Villa

    <h4>Chapter 118</h4>


    Qin Hanyue was helpless¡ªthis child was more serious than his sister. His sister spoke depending on her mood. Although she was mostly straightforward, she was never ambiguous about epting gifts for free.


    Qin Yan chuckled to herself: This p came swiftly out of nowhere.


    Qiao Ying replied very quickly. After seeing the message, Qiao Yi silently put away her phone: ¡°Thank you, Qin.¡±


    Qin Hanyue raised his brows and curiously asked: ¡°What did your sister say?¡±


    Qiao Yi: ¡°My sister told me to keep it.¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°Didn¡¯t say anything else?¡±


    Qiao Yi: ¡°Mm.¡±


    He knew Qiao Ying would not stand on ceremony when epting gifts, but Qin Hanyue was still really afraid that she would bluntly make him lose face, after making him lose face then ept his gift.


    The two ssmates understood, and whispered in Qiao Yi¡¯s ear: ¡°I know, he is your future brother-inw.¡±


    Qiao Yi angrily said: ¡°Don¡¯t talk nonsense.¡±


    Qin Hanyue heard it with his own ears, and slightly hooked the corners of his mouth, said: ¡°You guys haven''t eaten yet, right? Let¡¯s go eat first.¡±


    He didn¡¯t give Qiao Yi a chance to refuse. Qin Hanyue had already entered the dining room.


    At the dining table, Qin Hanyue asked caringly: "Are you still adapting to your new school okay? Getting along well with your ssmates right?"


    At this time, Qin Yan very much wanted to cry injustice for Qin Yu Cheng and the others: This was care that the younger generation of the Qin family had never experienced before ah!


    Qiao Yi: ¡°Mm, the school and ssmates are all great.¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°That¡¯s good. Call me if you need anything.¡±


    Qiao Yi: ¡°Thank you, Qin¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°You calling me ¡®Qin Sir¡¯ sounds unnatural. It sounds unnatural to me too.¡±


    Qiao Yi looked at him: ¡°Then what should I call you?¡±


    The two ssmates immediately lowered their voices and said to Qiao Yi: ¡°Isn¡¯t this obvious? He wants you to call him brother-inw.¡±


    Qiao Yi frowned slightly: ¡°Stop talking nonsense.¡±


    Qin Hanyue thought for a moment. Given their age gap, he really couldn¡¯t find a suitable form of address at the moment.


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°Then just call me whatever your sister calls me for now. You can change it when she changes what she calls me.¡±


    Qin Yan looked up at the ceiling: Tsk! So shameless.


    Although she wasining, Qin Yan handled things very professionally, and promptly took out the gift cards for the shopping mall.


    The two ssmates happily epted them, and said very sensibly to Qin Hanyue: ¡°Thank you, brother-inw.¡±


    Qiao Yi red at the two ssmates.


    Afraid that Qiao Yi would get angry, Qin Hanyue could only smile without responding.


    After eating,


    Qin Hanyue sent them back to school.


    On the way, he naturally got Qiao Yi¡¯s WeChat.


    When they arrived at the school gate, Qin Hanyue gave Qiao Yi the new clothes bought from the mall and a pile of nutritional supplements he brought from home.


    He exhorted: ¡°You¡¯re at the age when you¡¯re growing. Eat more.¡±


    He also said to share some with the two ssmates.


    ¡°Thank you, brother-inw. Goodbye, brother-inw.¡± The two ssmates helped carry things and waved to Qin Hanyue at the school gate.


    Qiao Yi: ¡°......¡±


    The long weekend was halfway gone,


    The weather was too hot and stuffy, Qiao Ying hadn''t gone out and was staying at the vi alone. In the afternoon, Huo Chengdong came to find her to be noisy. Qiao Ying directly "kicked him out".


    At night when it had cooled down some more, the windows on the first floor were wide open. The natural breeze blew morefortably than the air conditioning wind.


    Qiao Ying sat on the sofa, patiently sterilizing needles with alcohol one by one. She was extremely patient with this matter. The TV repeatedly yed an old news story - the massive explosion on South Sea Isted Ind.


    The only sound in the vi was the TV.


    When thest needle was sterilized, Qiao Ying turned off the TV, windows and lights. In the pitch dark she went upstairs holding the needles.


    Her steps were very steady, very light.


    Upstairs was quiet without a sound.


    Qiao Ying stood in front of the door to the room. The moment she opened the door, she caught a familiar scent¡ªthe smell of the same kind.


    Entering the bedroom, she closed the door behind her.


    She turned on the light.


    There was a small liquor cab and bar in the room. Qiao Ying had opened a bottle of wine at the bar two hours ago but hadn''t finished drinking it.


    She continued drinking it now.


    She casually flipped over the phone lying screen down on the bar.


    The phone screen was ck. Looking closely, there was a red dot at the camera blinking on and off.


    She sat leisurely drinking at the bar,


    Subtle breathing sounds brushed past her ears one after another.


    Everything seemed calm on the surface,


    But at the instant when her wine ss was emptied, Qiao Ying suddenly looked up with killing intent shing through her ice-cold gaze as her eyes changed with her aura in a split second.


    At that instant, the wine ss in her hand turned into a lethal hidden weapon that she flung out, smashing towards the window with fierce momentum.


    The shadow crouching outside the window shuddered in shock and turned to run away.


    But the girl appeared like a ghost in front of him in an instant away from the bar.


    Through the thick curtains, the girl clutched the man¡¯s shoulders like an iron mp from outside the window and hauled him inside.


    The terrifying speed and force shocked the shadow figure speechless.


    ¡°Swish¡±¡ªthe entire curtain was pulled down with him.


    The shadow figurended heavily on the floor and was covered by the curtain.


    He flipped the curtain away towards the girl. While using the curtain to block the girl¡¯s sight, he swiftly struck out.


    His hand moved like a snake¡¯s flickering tongue, directly using a killing move.


    But in his eyes, this desperate killing move to save his own life was easily resolved and dodged by the girl, who even had the capacity to counterattack him with a blow of her own.


    Barely blocking the girl¡¯s fierce counterattack,


    The battle was on the verge of breaking out.


    Inside the not very big room, the shadow figure knew from exchanging just a few moves that he was no match for her.


    Soon he found it difficult to resist.


    Continuous sounds of fighting echoed from the vi.


    At close quarters, the shadow figure smelled the scent of the same kind from the girl up close, as well as an even colder and more murderous aura than him on her,


    Reminding him of those terrible existences in the dark...


    What astonished the shadow figure the most was how extremely familiar the girl''s skill was.


    It made the shadow figure suspect for a time that the girl and him had the same master.


    The shadow figure waspletely suppressed. Knowing he was no match, he tried to escape over and over, yet was easily blocked back by the girl without her breaking a sweat.


    An assassin became a ything in the girl''s hands.


    After a short time,


    The vi returned to calm.


    In just two to three minutes of skirmishing, the man felt as if he had gone through several centuries. His background was probed clean while he was beaten until he had no strength to fight back, suffering unprecedented humiliation and embarrassment.


    Inside the room,


    The floor was a mess.


    The many stiffly on the floor, unable to move. He had a tormented expression and cold sweat covered his skin like dots.


    It could be seen that under the skin exposed outside his clothes, his meridians were convulsing and throbbing strangely. His whole body felt numb and painful, making him wish he were dead.


    With frightened eyes, he watched the girl holding silver needles.


    The man tried hard to move his bloody lips, seemingly wanting to speak or struggling pointlessly.


    Seeing the man''s actions, Qiao Ying walked up and squatted down.


    She grabbed the man''s chin with one hand, and with a flick of her wrist, the sound of bone cracking could be heard as she directly dislocated his jaw.


    Ignoring the man''s incredulous gaze, Qiao Ying fished out a tiny object from between the man''s clenched teeth.


    She looked at it.


    It wasn''t poison, but a listening device.


    It seemed that the Dark had only sent him to probe her, not take her life.


    Qiao Ying took out a ss bottle.


    The bottle contained an unknown liquid that looked like medicine water.


    She opened the bottle and threw the listening device inside.


    The metal listening device quickly dissolved and broke down in the medicine water.


    The man watched in horror.


    Next, Qiao Ying picked up the man''s dagger from the floor and flipped him over onto his stomach. She then lifted the knife and brought it down swiftly and surely at a spot on the back of his neck.


    Fresh blood flowed out.


    Ignoring the man¡¯s pained muffled cries, Qiao Ying took out a chip from under the man¡¯s skin¡ªthe most advanced tracking device. The man¡¯s eyes bulged wide in astonishment and rm.


    How did she know?!


    She threw the bloody tracking device into the bottle of medicine water to dissolve as well.


    After getting rid of everything on the man''s body cleanly, Qiao Ying grabbed the back of his cor and pulled down hard.


    Revealing the man''s back full of scars and cold sweat.


    There was a line of code tattooed on his spine.


    Qiao Ying nced at it and let out a contemptuous, coldugh.


    She flipped the man back over, then set his jaw back in ce properly. She also pricked a point on his body to allow him to speak again.


    Only then did she slowly ask: "How long have you been in the Dark?"


    As she asked, ignoring the man¡¯s bewildered gaze, she picked up the clothes that had been torn off him and casually wiped her hands.


    After wiping her hands,


    She righted the chair that had been knocked over on the ground and went back to sit at the bar drinking wine.


    The man didn''t speak, only looking at her silently.


    Qiao Ying: ¡°If you don¡¯t want to use your tongue, I can cut it off for you.¡±


    The man could only reply: ¡°...Five years.¡±

 Chapter 119: Joe Ying: Borrow Two People to Dispose of a Dead Body

    <h4>Chapter 119</h4>


    Qiao Ying: "Do you know who I am?"


    The man looked at her: "The boss of ck Water."


    Qiao Ying sneered: "At least I''m the boss of ck Water. In the diator Arena, I was shoulder to shoulder with the nameless one - you are Blood Shadow, Dark Shadow''s number one assassin."


    The man''s pupils shrank for a moment.


    Qiao Ying smiled: "Such a big reaction? Did Dark Shadow not tell you that the nameless one is Blood Shadow when they sent you to investigate me?"


    The organization had of course told him that the nameless one was that most terrifying existence among them. What surprised him was: "...How do you know? Why do you know so much about our Dark Shadow?"


    How could she recognize him as someone from Dark Shadow with one nce, and not be surprised at all by his arrival? How could she be so clear about his skills,


    know that there was a listening device hidden in his mouth and a tracking chip imnted under the skin of his neck, and have that bottle of medicine prepared in advance to dissolve those things?


    The girl did not answer him, but after looking at him, she said: "Dark Shadow only sent a novice like you."


    That stung his pride a little.


    A novice? The man knew he couldn''tpare to those seniors, but he had already spent five years in Dark Shadow. And before he was recruited by Dark Shadow, he was already an assassin. Yet in her words, he had be a novice?


    Qiao Ying: "Did JOKER send you?"


    The man gasped softly. Clearly, the girl''s understanding of them was starting to frighten him. It felt as if there was a lurking hunter in the dark, and he was the prey exposing all his weaknesses.


    His scalp tingled.


    JOKER - the codename used by the girl - was precisely the codename of their Dark Shadow leader. It didn''t mean "Joker", but rather "Ace".


    The leader and several masterminds of Dark Shadow all used card denominations as their codenames - Ace of Spades, King of Hearts, Queen of Clubs...


    Dark Shadow''s assassins were also ssified under various codenames.


    At the very front were the ten ace assassins denoted by the character "Shadow".


    And ranked first among the "Shadow" ace assassins was the one who struck fear into people''s hearts at the mere mention of his name - the unparalleled genius assassin "Blood Shadow".


    That ace who had failed his mission and perished in the ocean several months ago - their senior.


    The man''s codename was the string of numbers on his back.


    Seeing the startled look in the man''s eyes, Qiao Ying continued asking: "After watching me for so many days, what have you found out about me?"


    Qiao Ying: "In other words, what does JOKER want to know about me?"


    The man kept his mouth shut.


    Qiao Ying casually toyed with the silver needle in her hand: "I hate disobedient fools who ask for trouble."


    Her voice was very soft, yet it sent a chill down the man''s spine.


    Qiao Ying got up and walked over to squat in front of the man.


    The man held his breath, nervously swallowing saliva, his eyes reflecting the cold tip of the needle between the girl''s fingers.


    The slender needle rested on his face, and the icy sensation traveled across his skin as the girl moved it firmly against him.


    Then he heard the girl say slowly: "I have hundreds of ways to make you talk."


    As she finished speaking, the silver needle suddenly pierced an acupoint. The man groaned painfully, cold sweat instantly appearing on him in anotheryer. The muscles under his skin spasmed violently, again and again, making the man suspect that she had disabled him by pinching his nerves alive. It hurt so much that his breathing became hurried and he gasped sharply.


    Another needle. This time, the man couldn''t help but cry out loud in pain. He tried to struggle and writhe to relieve the pain, but found that he couldn''t move at all. The feeling made him suffer unspeakably.


    "Just kill me!" the man shouted angrily.


    Qiao Ying smiled, as if to say: it wasn''t so simple to just "die directly" after falling into her hands.


    She was neither rushed nor impatient,


    and so the man''s psychological defenses were pierced needle by needle by Qiao Ying until there was no endurance left.


    He cried out painfully: "I''ll talk! I''ll talk..."


    Qiao Ying: "I told you not to make things hard for yourself."


    The man tried hard to calm down, then finally spoke: "JOKER suspects that you have a rtionship with our organization''s ace assassin Blood Shadow."


    Qiao Ying shed the needle in her hand again, expressionless: "I don''t want to hear nonsense."


    The man''s scalp tingled: "JOKER suspects that you are an assassin secretly cultivated by Blood Shadow."


    Qiao Ying: "Go on."


    "At first, when you reced the nameless one, that is, Blood Shadow, and became the new boss of ck Water in the diator Arena, taking over ck Water for Blood Shadow, JOKER suspected you were an assassin cultivated by Blood Shadow. But through observation, it was discovered that not only are your skills alike, you can also use silver needles to kill and heal people, just like him. And there''s also Cheng Jinyan."


    Cheng Jinyan was once Blood Shadow''s bosom friend. Now he was suddenly so close to Qiao Ying, which was naturally questionable.


    So tonight, he had boldly taken risks, wanting to further observe Qiao Ying, but ended up exposing himself directly instead.


    Qiao Ying: "So what now?"


    Man: "So, JOKER suspects that you are a clone of Blood Shadow."


    Qiao Ying looked as if she had eaten a mouthful of flies: "Disgusting."


    The man of course could not understand Qiao Ying''s reaction.


    He naturally could not understand, because he would not know that the one who really wanted to clone Blood Shadow was their leader JOKER, those old guys!


    Not only did they want to clone her genes, they also wanted to remove her after making use of her. Now they were still using their filthy, disgusting ideas to defile her!


    Qiao Ying: "Do they think everyone is as dirty as them?"


    Qiao Ying restrained her thoughts: "What else?"


    Man: "The higher-ups told me not to startle the snake in the grass. We didn''t intend to make you our enemy. If you have no rtionship with Blood Shadow, Dark Shadow is willing to recruit you."


    Qiao Ying: "What if I do?"


    The man stared at her, then after a long pause, replied: "Kill you."


    If she really was an assassin secretly trained by Blood Shadow, if she really was a clone made by Blood Shadow herself, Dark Shadow would not let her live.


    Qiao Ying: "How many people are watching me?"


    The man shook his head. Apart from himself, he didn''t know about others.


    At this point, Qiao Ying suddenly asked: "How did Blood Shadow die?"


    The man was stunned for a moment, then told the truth: "Failed mission, died at sea."


    "Heh~" Qiao Ying let out a coldugh.


    Herughter was full of mockery, as if she''d heard some huge joke.


    Sure enough, it was the usual style and rhetoric of those old men.


    What a ridiculous death for the number one assassin who had a perfect record his whole life, thest one to be given such aughable ending.


    Were they trying to insult her?


    Qiao Ying''s smile faded as she looked at the man and sized him up: "Judging solely on skill, he would still be a good seedling to nurture as an assassin. Do you have anything you want to say?"


    Anyst words?


    Man: "Who exactly are you?"


    "You''re not qualified enough to know yet." Qiao Ying smiled silently again and said, "Besides, what would a dead man do with knowing so much?"


    Upon hearing this, the man''s eyes suddenly widened in shock -


    In the hospital,


    Master Qin''s condition had just stabilized.


    Qin Hanyue was standing alone by the window at the end of the corridor, smoking.


    The night wind blew by, and that little speck of orange light from his lips flickered, casting his brows and eyes in an even deeper light.


    His phone vibrated in his pocket. The moment he took out his phone and saw the caller ID disyed, Qin Hanyue''s thoughts were slowly drawn back.


    He was a little surprised and nced at the time.


    It was midnight,


    and the number of times Qiao Ying had taken the initiative to call him sote at night was rare - in fact, this was the first time ever.


    The gloom in Qin Hanyue''s heart was thus dispelled a little.


    He picked up the phone. His voice still had some lingering soft hoarseness after the cigarette,cking some of its usual coldness: "Miss Qiao, still not resting sote into the night?"


    Qiao Ying: "Mr. Qin, could you lend me two men to dispose of a corpse?"

 Chapter 120: Qin Hanyu: No injury; the technique looks not like the first time...

    <h4>Chapter 120</h4>


    At the top floor of the hospital,


    Well-trained bodyguards guarded the top level tightly.


    The Qin family gathered in the corridor outside the ICU ward.


    Older Ming and several experts as well as the attending doctor were saying something to Qin''s Mother, while the rest of the Qin family gathered around to listen.


    After Older Ming said what he had to say, he couldn''t help but think of Qiao Ying, the young girl who had quite deep insights into traditional Chinese medicine.


    He wondered if the young girl had done any research on detoxification.


    Older Ming then shook his head to himself. He was really grasping at straws. How could someone so young have such broad knowledge.


    With just those two prescriptions, she had said so much, although her attainments were profound, in the end it was still armchair strategy.


    He and so many experts were helpless, how could a girl in her teens possibly have a solution, even if she did have any ideas, would Qiao Ying dare to speak, and would he dare to believe and try them?


    The atmosphere was at rock bottom, Qin''s Mother had a grieved and gloomy look,


    But at this moment Qin Hanyue called Qin Yan to leave with him.


    Seeing Qin Hanyue suddenly wanting to leave, Qin''s Mother wanted to call out to ask him, but Qin Hanyue''s pace was too fast and he had already entered the elevator.


    On the first floor of the vi, everything was calm,


    Seeing that nothing had happened,


    Qin Hanyue took people straight upstairs to the second floor,


    As soon as the door opened, a bloody smell rushed up,


    He didn''t have time to look at anything else, his eyes stared at the girl opening the door, quickly scanning her up and down, his expression visibly tense.


    Qin Hanyue: "You''re not hurt, are you?"


    Qiao Ying: "Why did youe in person?"


    She had told him on the phone that the corpse was Dark Shadow''s assassin.


    If he was not convenient to help, it was okay, if he was willing to help, he could secretly send two people over, but he actually came in person.


    Seeing that she was unharmed, Qin Hanyue rxed.


    "I was worried about you." he said as he walked in.


    Behind him, Qin Yan and two guards followed him in.


    As soon as they entered, everyone was shocked.


    A perfectly good room was torn apart beyond recognition.


    The TV, sofa, coffee table, cabs, everything that could be smashed was smashed, even the curtains were torn off in chunks.


    On the floor,


    The man''s death was extremely miserable.


    His clothes were stripped off, his back was covered in scars from the fight, although the corpse was still warm, his limbs were strangely rigid, there was a strange wound on the back of his neck, and there was a code on his spine.


    The man''s throat was cut with a single knife strike.


    The assant was even afraid of the fresh blood sttering and dirtying the floor, so he put the man''s clothes under his neck as a pad.


    This method... didn''t look like the first time...


    The man was clearly subjected to inhuman torture before his death. Qin Yan secretly nced at the unconcerned Qiao Ying, her warped mentality...


    Qin Yan secretly swallowed, feeling uneasy.


    Under everyone''s gaze, Qiao Ying felt uncharacteristically embarrassed, touched her nose, and exined: "Uh... I tested his skills, so the room is a bit messy."


    Otherwise, with this person''s skills, Qiao Ying wouldn''t have needed so much time to subdue him. The moment she dragged him in from the window, she could have taken his life with ease.


    Qin Hanyue''s eyes swept over the strange wounds on the man''s back and neck, the code on his spine, and the conspicuously out-of-ce ss bottle containing unknown liquid ced in an inconspicuous spot...


    The corpse was quickly taken away by the two guards.


    "I was going to handle it myself originally, but as you can see, there are people everywhere outside." Qiao Ying said innocently.


    Even at this hour, the honking outside was still noisy.


    Qin Hanyue and Qin Yan both thought of Qiao Ying''s cryptic smile and "inconvenient" words when she moved into the vi at the same time.


    The "inconvenient" she talked about, could it be that she meant disposal of corpses?


    Qin Yan shuddered all over.


    Qin Yan: "Miss Qiao, what was that man''s identity?" No need to ask, the man must be Qiao Ying''s enemy.


    So she really had enemies, that''s why she asked the young master to contact her by phone earlier, she really considered the young master''s safety.


    But Qin Hanyue dismissed him: "You go out and get two more people toe clean up."


    Qin Yan: "...Yes."


    After Qin Yan left,


    Qin Hanyue asked Qiao Ying, "How did you provoke Dark Shadow''s people?"


    Qiao Ying corrected him: "I didn''t provoke Dark Shadow''s people, I provoked the entire Dark Shadow."


    Qin Hanyue looked at her: "..."


    For a moment he didn''t even know where to start asking.


    But Qiao Ying suddenly asked him out of the blue: "Have you been smoking?"


    As soon as he opened the door, when he opened his mouth, Qiao Ying smelled the faint smell of smoke lingering in his mouth. They had known each other for quite a while, and she seemed to have never seen him smoke before, she thought he didn''t, but it turned out he just smoked little.


    She wanted to ask him: Why are you suddenly smoking in the middle of the night instead of sleeping?


    But Qin Hanyue didn''t respond to her words. Instead, he asked her seriously: "What can I do to help you?"


    Qin Hanyue''s words made Qiao Ying look at him involuntarily.


    The two looked into each other''s eyes. Qin Hanyue''s eyes were deep and scorching, not hiding anything. Qiao Ying''s eyes were very indifferent, without much warmth.


    She looked at Qin Hanyue, seemingly thinking of something, her eyes seemed to change at one point, but soon returned to normal.


    "The vengeance between me and Dark Shadow won''t stop until one side perishes. Tonight is just the beginning. Well, does Mr. Qin still want to help me?" Qiao Ying asked lightly.


    He answered without hesitation: "Yes."


    Qiao Ying fell silent again.


    After a while, her eyes unnaturally moved away from his face: "I can avenge this grudge myself. Mr. Qin has already helped me a lot tonight."


    Qin Hanyue: "But I can help you with more than just disposing of corpses."


    Qiao Ying smiled: "Of course, the leader of God''s Army, I have no doubts about Mr. Qin''s abilities. I will ask Mr. Qin if I need anything."


    But Qin Hanyue could clearly hear that she was just being polite.


    Qin Hanyue wanted to plead his case further, and also to ask what her grudge with Dark Shadow was, but he didn''t have the standing to delve into it.


    So he could only say, "Move back to school to live, or to my Qin family."


    The phrase "move to my Qin family" sounded exceptionally clear in Qiao Ying''s ears.


    "The sooner I avenge this grudge the better, hiding and dragging it out will only waste time. Mr. Qin doesn''t need to worry about me, I won''t do anything I''m not sure of."


    Seeing the worry in Qin Hanyue''s eyes, Qiao Ying, for some psychological reason, said a couple more sentences: "When I deal with Dark Shadow, I have absolute advantage. They only know half the story about me, while I know everything about them." She added: "All of it."


    No one knew Dark Shadow better than her.


    Qin Hanyue: "That is a professional assassin organization."


    How could he not worry? Dark Shadow''s assassins were not something the mercenaries in M Continent''s fighting pits who were strong in physique but weak in mind couldpare to.


    After guessing that Qiao''s family had enemies, Qin Hanyue had conjectured many possibilities, but never imagined it would be Dark Shadow.


    Qiao Ying was a little helpless. What could she say to make him believe she wasn''tmitting suicide?


    She couldn''t tell him that she herself was also an assassin, and that Dark Shadow was her old home in her previous life, the ones who raised her.


    Qiao Ying: "I won''t gamble with my own life."


    Qin Hanyue: "Does Cheng Jinyan know?"


    The underworld prince, he was so close with Qiao Ying, there was no way he didn''t know. If he knew, it was impossible for him not to help.


    Qiao Ying: "He knows, and he trusts me."


    That one line that Cheng Jinyan trusted her left Qin Hanyue speechless.


    It also let Qin Hanyue know that his understanding of her was far from enough.


    Qiao Ying: "Is Mr. Qin reassured now?"


    Qin Hanyue had no choice: "Contact me anytime if you need anything."


    Qiao Ying smiled and nodded slightly.

 Chapter 121: Attending the Auction of Shadows - King of Hearts

    <h4>Chapter 121</h4>


    Qiao Ying sat on the new sofa with aptop on herp, tapping the keyboard.


    The room had been restored to its original state. The damaged items were reced with new ones, and the bloodstains on the walls and floor werepletely cleaned up.


    The air was fresh. No one would have thought a corpse was lying on this very spotst night.


    As her fingertips danced across the keyboard, the codes on the screen changed rapidly.


    She easily hacked into the Capital City resident database and sessfully screened out an old acquaintance from among tens of millions of records¡ªRed Heart K.


    This old acquaintance had casually mentioned to her that he would retire in the Capital City, and he really came.


    ¡ªWei Qingyuan,


    he even gave himself such an artistic name.


    The strongest branch under the Dark Shadow was hidden in the Capital City. Qiao Ying was not sure if this branch was now taken over by the retired Red Heart K.


    After all, no matter who it was, even those few big shots who held sway over everything, as long as they didn''t die, they could neverpletely break away from the Dark Shadow.


    Retirement was just an excuse to change identity and continue shady business.


    As Qiao Ying casually browsed the new identity of this old acquaintance, she found the new background very clean. He even posed as a phnthropist.


    As Qiao Ying looked at the familiar face on the screen, she narrowed her eyes slightly, with a trace of brutal excitement shing through them.


    She always preferred taking the initiative to attack, rather than sitting back and waiting for them toe looking for death themselves.


    She would start with this one.


    Red Heart K, Wei Qingyuan.


    It was about time. This great phnthropist would host a charity auction under the name of public welfare in two days.


    With Red Heart K¡¯s current identity, those who would attend were definitely no ordinary people...


    Two dayster,


    Arge-scale charity auction was held as scheduled at a private mansion in the city center of the Capital City.


    All kinds of top-level luxury cars arrived one after another. Most of the who¡¯s who in the Capital City came, many bringing their families.


    It was a charity event, so everyone wore simple clothes, but if you looked closely, they were also very meticulously dressed from head to toe, with extraordinary temperament.


    They could be summarized in one sentence: they looked rich.


    They were all familiar faces from the same circle. They chatted while having their invitations verified and entered the venue.


    Qiao Ying got out of a taxi,


    wearing a T-shirt and ck fitted casual pants.


    She sessfully attracted everyone''s attention.


    Not to mention her simple outfit and low-key transportation stood out too much. The moment the deep blue, dusty, noisy taxi that had been running for who knew how many years pulled over, it automatically ¡°won¡± over everything.


    Such a taxi was already an oddball on this street, let alone parking in front of this mansion.


    Living up to everyone''s curiosity, the girl headed straight for them after getting out of the car.


    Was she also here to attend the auction?


    The staff member wearing Bluetooth headset at the door stopped the girl smoothly and sized her up subtly. Still with the same polite and respectful tone as with previous guests, he said, ¡°Please present your invitation.¡±


    Although dressed simply with transportation that was...low profile, her face and temperament were anything but simple or low profile.


    Moreover, some rich people just loved to travel low-key.


    Sure enough,


    the girl handed out an invitation.


    The staff member took it, opened it, and another staff member holding aptop immediately looked up and verified her name on the guest list.


    After confirming she was on the list, he nodded.


    The staff member folded the invitation and respectfully bent down to gesture for her to enter, ¡°Miss Qiao, pleasee in.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s with the Wei Mansion to actually invite riffraffs to an event like this?¡± Su Lingwei blurted out.


    As soon as Su Lingwei uttered those words,


    her father admonished her, ¡°Lingwei, watch your words.¡±


    Su Lingwei pouted and withdrew her gaze from Qiao Ying, turning to follow the staff into the hall.


    Qiao Ying leisurely followed the staff to the hall, taking in her surroundings.


    Along the way, she saw many honorary certificates of phnthropists hanging on the walls.


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Mr. Wei really has a loving heart.¡±


    ¡°Mr. Wei has been dedicated to charity throughout his life. He is also the vice chairman of the national charity federation. He¡¯s a well-deserved living Buddha reborn.¡± The staff said sweetly,


    not seeing the sarcasm in Qiao Ying¡¯s eyes and at the corner of her lips.


    ¡°Miss Qiao?¡±


    Someone suddenly called out to her from behind. The footsteps drew near.


    Qiao Ying turned around, eyebrows slightly raised.


    ¡°Miss Qiao, it really is you?¡± Qin Yuchen looked surprised and delighted.


    Qin Yan: What a nice surprise!


    In such a big city as the Capital City, what were the odds of running into her!


    Seeing the visitor, Qiao Ying subconsciously nced back at the empty space behind Qin Yuchen, "Where is your Third Uncle?"


    Then she greeted Qin Yan, her eyes asking in passing: Where is Qin Hanyue?


    Qin Yuchen: ¡°My third uncle doesn¡¯t like this kind of asion. He usually lets me handle them.¡±


    Qiao Ying nodded slightly. So Qin Yuchen was the key cultivation target of the Qin Family. Even Qin Hanyue''s right-hand man was lent to him.


    Qin Yuchen: ¡°What brings Miss Qiao here?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Just want to broaden my horizons.¡±


    No matter how many times Qin Yan heard these nonsense words from Qiao Ying, he still couldn''t help but think: You need to broaden your horizons?


    Then Qin Yan squeezed in a quiet, careful reminder, ¡°Miss Qiao, this is a charity auction.¡± A public welfare event for spreading love. No fighting or killing allowed.


    Qiao Ying: ¡°I¡¯m here to spread love.¡±


    Qin Yan gave a dryugh. Images shed through his mind - just two days ago, Qiao Ying was standing calmly with a bizarre corpse lying next to her.


    Qin Yuchen smiled and followed up, ¡°Miss Qiao still has such a warm and loving heart. Shall we go in together then?¡±


    Qiao Ying didn''t say much and agreed.


    Qin Yan walked behind them, watching Qin Yuchen whose eyes were blinded. He shook his head secretly.


    He sneakily took out his phone and snapped a photo.


    In the office,


    Qin Hanyue looked up from a pile of work, casually grabbed his phone to check,


    Qin Yan sent him a photo.


    At first nce he recognized Qiao Ying''s back profile, and walking side by side next to Qiao Ying was Qin Yuchen. In the photo, Qin Yuchen had his head turned sideways speaking to Qiao Ying, half of his grinning face visible.


    There was still more than half an hour before the auction started. Qiao Ying, Qin Yuchen and Qin Yan sat in the middle row of seats in the hall, with Qin Yan on the innermost seat, Qiao Ying on the outer seat, and Qin Yuchen in between.


    Qin Yuchen: ¡°I never had a chance to properly thank Miss Qiao. I wanted to treat Miss Qiao to dinnerst time to express my heartfelt gratitude, but I didn¡¯t get the opportunity either. ¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°I took your money to save my life. Young Master Qin doesn¡¯t need to keep thanking me.¡±


    Qin Yuchen smiled, ¡°But my life is worth more than 100 thousand.¡± No matter how he tried, he could never repay this debt of gratitude.


    Qiao Ying looked at him, ¡°Then why did you give so little?¡±


    She was short on money back then.


    Qin Yuchen didn''t expect her to say that. He was at a loss for words for a moment.


    Qin Yan shook his head. Young Master Qin is still too young.


    ¡°At the time, I saw that Miss Qiao was still a student. I was afraid that toorge an amount would be difficult for Miss Qiao to handle properly. My vision was too narrow.¡± Being asked so directly, he was not embarrassed, just a little awkward.


    ¡°If Miss Qiao is willing, can you give me another chance to repay your kindness? Or is there anything you fancyter in the auction? I can bid for it and give it to Miss Qiao as a gift?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°No need. I¡¯m not short on money now.¡±


    Qin Yuchen was tongue-tied again, then smiled. Deeply attracted by Qiao Ying¡¯s straightforward and refreshing personality.


    Later, Qin Yuchen found an opportunity to ask, ¡°I heard from Assistant Qin that Miss Qiao met my Third Uncle while traveling in M Continent during summer vacation? You got acquainted with him there?"


    Qin Yuchen had always been puzzled about a high school girl traveling alone to M Continent during summer vacation.


    Qiao Ying responded with an ¡°Mm¡±, and probably also felt going on vacation was a bit far-fetched. She added, ¡°Things were chaotic over there. Fortunately your Third Uncle took care of me.¡±


    Qin Yuchen instantly pictured all kinds of scenarios in his mind about his Third Uncle rescuing the beauty heroically.


    Hepletely ignored the constipated expression on Qin Yan¡¯s face next to him.


    ¡°In fact, after I was taken out of Yun City, I wanted to thank Miss Qiao in person, but I was injured at that time. So I asked my Third Uncle to go to Yun City on my behalf.¡± Qin Yuchen always felt like his Third Uncle and Qiao Ying met before the M Continent.


    The biggest possibility was when his Third Uncle went to Yun City on his behalf.


    Qiao Ying''s eyebrows ticked slightly. She realized then that only Qin Hanyue and Qin Yan were in the car.


    People gradually filled the seats.


    The auction started.


    The host stood on stage delivering opening remarks.


    After saying a bunch of words of thanks, he announced, ¡°Next, let us wee the host of this charity auction, Mr. Wei Qingyuan!¡±


    Subsequently, an old man surrounded by several bodyguards appeared on stage.

 Chapter 122: Qiao Ying: I’m going to blow this up Qin Hanyu: I’ll help you light the lead

    <h4>Chapter 122</h4>


    The old man leaned on a cane, his face kind and amiable with a smile that was warm yet upromising, taking one steady step at a time onto the stage with the support of his adopted son.


    At first nce, he really did seem like a frail old man.


    But his gait was actually firm and powerful, sprightly and nimble. Anyone in the venue with some martial arts skill could tell that he was no ordinary person.


    Sitting in her seat, Qiao Ying looked at the familiar face of the old man, an involuntary cold smile forming at the corners of her mouth.


    That smile contained too many things.


    On stage, the old man was saying words of thanks and promoting charity.


    To Qiao Ying, it sounded like a huge joke.


    A ruthless, cold-blooded killer with blood-stained hands who had cultivated murderous weapons, his des still unsheathed, had be a greatly admired phnthropist.


    It was extremely ironic andughable.


    Was this from doing too many evil deeds and now trying to umte virtue out of a guilty conscience?


    Would someone like him be afraid of going to hell after death?


    With that much karmic burden, how many lifetimes would it take to offset it with good deeds?


    Qin Yuchen asked, ¡°Miss Qiao, do you know Elder Wei?¡±


    Qiao Ying immediately responded, ¡°A friend gave me the invitation.¡±


    Qin Yuchen thought to himself, no wonder.


    Just then, a familiar figure sat down beside her, the air around him clean and cold. Qiao Ying drew her gaze back from the stage and looked at the man beside her.


    Qin Hanyue¡¯s faintly smiling visage went straight to her eyes.


    ¡°Third uncle? What are you doing here?¡± Qin Yuchen was baffled.


    His gaze went past Qiao Ying in the middle to lock eyes with his third uncle, and Qin Yuchen¡¯s body reflexively tensed, his back unconsciously straightening. If not for the asion, he would have properly stood up already.


    Qin Yan: Here so fast, overtime pay locked in!


    Qin Hanyue simply said, ¡°Was passing by.¡±


    Qin Yuchen: ¡°Don¡¯t you...have a lot of things to take care of today?¡±


    Qin Hanyue spoke indifferently: ¡°It won¡¯t take up much time from the auction.¡± He nced at the stage, reminding Qin Yuchen, ¡°The auction is starting.¡±


    The implication was: Pay attention to what¡¯s happening on stage.


    ¡°Yes...¡± Qin Yuchen obediently watched the auction.


    But he was thinking to himself: Was it Qiao Ying who notified Third Uncle, or was it Qin Yan? Either way, Third Uncle came because of Qiao Ying.


    Qin Hanyue had entered from a back door without alerting anyone.


    Some people in front noticed him and were about to greet him, but Qin Hanyue raised a hand to stop them.


    Qin Hanyue adjusted his sitting position slightly, then leaned towards Qiao Ying, tilting his head to ask in a low voice: ¡°Where did you get the invitation from?¡±


    The content was not suitable for others to overhear, so Qiao Ying also tilted her head closer to Qin Hanyue¡¯s: ¡°I added a name to their digital guest list myself and got in like that.¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°I thought you snatched it.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Why go through the trouble when you can use your brain.¡±


    Qin Hanyue chuckled: ¡°Why didn¡¯t you ask me for a ready-made invitation?¡±


    The two had their heads so close their hair was practically touching. The few flyaway strands of Qiao Ying¡¯s soft, fluffy hair even poked Qin Hanyue¡¯s hard, cold cheek.


    It tickled.


    Qin Hanyue could smell the nice fragrance of her shampoo.


    It was fresh and cool, a little like mint but not quite.


    Qiao Ying retorted: ¡°You weren¡¯t even going toe originally, right?¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°Indeed, I didn¡¯t have a reason toe at first.¡±


    His words seemed to reveal his intentions a little too obviously.


    Qiao Ying looked up at him. Their gazes met at such a short distance, both clearly feeling each other¡¯s breath. The corners of Qin Hanyue¡¯s mouth gradually tensed as he looked at the girl¡¯s exquisite face right before his eyes.


    But before he could imagine anything further, Qiao Ying gave him a nce and said nothing at all, not even reacting as she simply turned back to watch the stage.


    She didn¡¯t even change her expression.


    Qin Hanyue, whose heart rate had just sped up: ¡°......¡±


    After calming himself, he asked: ¡°See anything you like?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°I¡¯m just here to liven things up.¡±


    Qin Hanyue didn¡¯t believe her words, and neither would Qin Yan.


    Qiao Ying: ¡°What, afraid I¡¯ll cause trouble?¡±


    Qin Hanyue didn¡¯t respond, but his eyes said it all.


    If it was some other matter, Qin Hanyue might have believed her. But this was a charity auction. She hade to donate money out of love and goodwill, no?


    If she wasn¡¯t here for the auction items, then she must be here for the people attending the auction...the organizers? Wei Qingyuan?


    Qiao Ying continued asking: ¡°So has Sir Qine to watch me or help me?¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°Naturally, to help.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°What if I wanted to blow this ce up? Would you help with that too?¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°If you need to light the fuse, I have a lighter on me.¡±


    Qiao Ying looked at him for a moment thenughed softly.


    There was no way she would blow this ce up. Apart from all the innocent VIPs sitting here, this wide-open space meant there was no chance she could kill the second-inmand of Shadow¡ªthe Red Heart King.


    Although Qin Yuchen¡¯s eyes were watching the stage, his peripheral vision kept an eye on the two people beside him the whole time. Seeing Qiao Ying whisper to his Third Uncle, heads tilted closely...he had never seen his Third Uncle act so improperly before...


    The first auction item was an antique vase with a starting bid of 3.5 million yuan. A woman bid 10 million for it.


    The second item was a pair of antique calligraphy and paintings.


    ¡°6 million.¡±


    ¡°6.5 million...¡±


    As Qiao Ying listened to the price getting higher and higher, she couldn¡¯t help but want tough thinking about how all this money would be donated to charity under the hands of the Red Heart King.


    Charity? The Red Heart King?


    Her gaze followed to look at Wei Qingyuan sitting with his back facing her at the front.


    The boring auction carried on.


    ¡°The sixth item up for auction tonightes from Cartier¡¯s Desert Fox brooch series, born in 1940...¡±


    ¡°The starting bid is 3 million. Each bid must increase by no less than 500,000. Bidding starts now.¡±


    ¡°3.5 million.¡±


    ¡°4.5 million.¡±


    ¡°...¡±


    ¡°8 million.¡±


    At this time, Qiao Ying raised her hand. ¡°10 million.¡±


    All three men turned to look at her simultaneously.


    Just as Qin Yuchen was about to say something, another steady voice beat him to it and asked: ¡°You like it?¡±


    Qiao Ying nced at Qin Hanyue but didn¡¯t respond.


    A female voice called from behind: ¡°11 million.¡±


    Qiao Ying immediately raised her hand again: ¡°15 million.¡±


    Su Lingwei frowned and looked in the direction of the voice to see exactly who kept bidding against her.


    Her eyesnded first on the girl dressed in a T-shirt.


    She recognized her in one nce¡ªit was Qiao Ying who had taken the taxi here.


    Su Lingwei frowned.


    ¡°Alright, this youngdy bids 15 million. Any higher offers?¡± The host looked towards Su Lingwei, who had been shouting bids just now.


    Su Lingwei shouted again: ¡°17 million.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°20 million.¡±


    Su Lingwei: ¡°22 million.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°25 million.¡±


    Su Lingwei was furious and about to stand up when her father grabbed her. ¡°Lingwei, what are you doing?¡±


    Su Lingwei pointed at Qiao Ying in front. ¡°Dad, can¡¯t you see it¡¯s that girl? She obviously doesn¡¯t have money, she¡¯s just deliberately driving up the price.¡±


    Father Su: ¡°If you like it then bid, don¡¯t make a fool of yourself. Everyone here is an important figure, don¡¯t cause a scene.¡±


    Su Lingwei refused to give in: ¡°She is deliberately inting the price. Who bids like that?¡±


    Father Su sighed. ¡°When will you learn to control that temper of yours.¡±


    Su Lingwei had been happy for two to three months after Qin Hanyue threw her an olive branch, but with no further developments, she came to this auction today to unwind. Bumping into this annoying situation again, how could she stand it?


    A perfectly fine auction had turned into a battle between two women.


    Everyone unconsciously looked towards where the two were sitting.


    Those in the back rows couldn¡¯t see who was bidding against the Su family, but those in front clearly could. ncing back, their expressions instantly changed upon seeing Qin Hanyue sitting next to the girl. One by one, they respectfully nodded and bowed obsequiously to Qin Hanyue instead.


    Only then did they sneak a peek at the girl sitting between Qin Hanyue and his nephew, wondering about her background.


    Su Lingwei¡¯s father also looked over at Qiao Ying but didn¡¯t glean anything from her appearance. However, the back of the man sitting next to the girl did seem a bit familiar...


    ¡°This youngdy has bid 25 million. Any higher offers?¡±


    The host repeated himself three times. ¡°Going once, going twice¡ª¡± His eyes fixed expectantly on Su Lingwei.


    Not just the host, many others were also watching her.


    The Desert Fox brooch¡ªSu Lingwei thought she could buy it for 15 million tops. But now the price had nearly doubled. She refused to be taken advantage of.


    Seeing that his daughter was no longer bidding, Su Father had assumed she had calmed down. But the next second, Su Lingwei shouted: ¡°30 million!¡±


    Father Su: ¡°......¡±


    Knowing his daughter was in a bad mood, he left things up to her.


    Su''s fatherforted himself, thinking that anyway it was doing charity.


    But unexpectedly, Su Lingwei shouted, "Humph! Let''s see if she, someone who takes a taxi, can take out so much money. If she dares to bid, I''ll let her be the sucker."


    Su Lingwei waited to see Qiao Ying make a fool of herself.


    As a result, there was no movement from Qiao Ying''s side.


    Qin Hanyue looked towards Qiao Ying and waited for a while, but didn''t see her attempt to shout again, ignoring the host''s prompts.


    Seeing this, Qin Hanyue raised her hand to shout on her behalf,


    but unexpectedly, as soon as she raised her hand, it was grabbed by Qiao Ying...

 Chapter 123: In front of Qin Han Yue to ask other men’s contact information

    <h4>Chapter 123</h4>


    As long as Qiao Ying had taken a liking to something, it wouldn''t matter if it was just a hairpin worth a few tens of millions or a bench worth hundreds of millions to take home and sit on.


    But Qin Hanyue had just raised his hand when Qiao Ying grabbed hold of it.


    Qin Hanyue''s spine stiffened slightly as he looked over.


    Qiao Ying was just holding his hand to stop him from bidding, without saying anything, her eyes still fixed on the stage,


    So she didn''t see Qin Hanyue''s reaction.


    mes danced in his deep, murky eyes as he stared at their sped hands.


    Qiao Ying had small, fair, delicate, dainty hands that looked even smaller in his big hand.


    The young girl''s hand was very soft. Perhaps because the air conditioning was set low, her hand was still slightly cool, while Qin Hanyue was hot-blooded and his body temperature high. His palm was also rough. This kind of collision, from visual to tactile sensations, was clear.


    Qin Yan was curious why Qiao Ying didn''t raise the price anymore, so she secretly sat up straight, stretched her face forward, and turned her eyeballs to the corners of her eyes,


    and caught a glimpse of Qiao Ying grabbing Third Master Qin''s hand. She instantly had an expression like she had stumbled upon something, secretly thinking: Third Master didn''te here for nothing today, he made a big fortune!


    Even Qin Yan saw it, let alone Qin Yuchen who was sitting closer.


    His Adam''s apple moved silently as Qin Hanyue said, "If you like it, bid for it. Money is not a problem." His eyes were still fixed on their hands.


    Qiao Ying didn''t seem to realize she was still grabbing his hand.


    She asked back, "Bid for what?"


    This thing was neither edible nor potable, and it didn''t even look good. Even if she had a lot of money to throw around, she wouldn''t possibly throw it to that old rogue An Ying.


    Qin Hanyue: "Did she offend you then?"


    The "she" here naturally referred to the woman bidding against Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying: "I was just shouting randomly."


    She just wanted to get Wei Qingyuan''s attention for a moment and shouted randomly. She didn''t even know who she was bidding against.


    It could only be said that the other party was unlucky. Anyway, they were all here to do charity, and they weren''t short of money. Spending tens of millions was like umting virtue.


    Qin Hanyue didn''t respond. His mind waspletely on their hands. Although he didn''t have any romantic experience, his experience was still there after all. Being a man of action himself, with such a good opportunity, no one would possibly be able to sit still like Liu Xia Hui under the willows, let alone that he had more than once hinted his feelings to the young girl. So it wasn''t too offensive.


    Then, following his heart, Qin Hanyue


    tried to grasp Qiao Ying''s hand tighter.


    But having been in a daze for too long and wasted too much time, just as he was about to take action, Qiao Ying let go of his hand.


    Qin Hanyue grasped at nothing.


    After withdrawing her hand, Qiao Ying also nced at Qin Hanyue''s hand, thinking to herself: Why is this man''s hand so hot?


    Little did Qiao Ying know that it was his unusually high body temperature that startled her back to her senses, causing her to let go after realizing.


    He stroked the pad of his thumb over his palm, relishing the lingering soft touch and warmth before Qin Hanyue finally looked at his empty hand with a sigh.


    "Three million for the first time, three million for the second time, three million for the third time, sold!" The host mmed the gavel decisively, speaking extremely fast for fear of any changes. "Let''s congratte thedy on her generosity!"


    To encourage more charity contributions, the host led everyone in apuding thedy''s kindness.


    Originally wanting to see Qiao Ying embarrass herself, she didn''t expect to be the butt of this joke instead. Seeing those schadenfreude looks from the people around her and hearing that grating apuse, Su Lingwei was angry enough to spit blood, but she couldn''t throw a tantrum.


    Mixed in the apuse were a few whispers.


    "This young miss of the Su family doesn''t seem capable."


    "Earlier I heard some gossip in circles that the Qin family seemed to have intentions to marry into the Su family. Now it looks undoubtedly false."


    "The Qin family? The older or the younger one? Don''t tell me it''s the older one. How could Third Master Qin look upon her?"


    "I guess the elders in the family are blindly meddling. Third Master himself would never possibly look upon a spoiled and badly-behaved young miss like her."


    "I''m afraid the Su family is going to fall in this generation."


    "Her father''s generation was still decent. All three brothers were capable people. It was a pity the Su family eldest passed away prematurely in the prime of his life."


    "Yes, and he didn''t leave any descendant either. As for the two remaining brothers, they only had daughters, who were also incapable."


    These words were undoubtedly pping Su Lingwei in the face.


    She couldn''t stand to stay a second longer. "Dad, I''m going back first."


    After speaking, she got up and left from the back door.


    Hearing these words, her father also didn''t feel good. He left his assistant to handle the handover with the organizers and left as well.


    After the auction ended,


    everyone came over sessively to chat with Wei Qingyuan in the front row and bid their farewells.


    Seeing that Qiao Ying didn''t move, neither did the three men.


    Qiao Ying turned to look at him and asked, "You''re not leaving yet?"


    Qin Hanyue said, "Waiting to leave with you."


    She obviously still had something to do. How could Qin Hanyue not guess?


    Sure enough, he then heard Qiao Ying ask him, "They''ve all gone to greet the phnthropist. Why doesn''t Master Qin go too?"


    Qin Hanyue was clever enough and understood her well enough that of course he knew what she meant by that. He just smiled and answered, "Going right now."


    Although he didn''t know what exactly Qiao Ying was up to, Qin Hanyue was still willing to act as her errand boy.


    He got up and walked towards Wei Qingyuan in the front.


    Qiao Ying and the others followed behind.


    "Elder Wei."


    "Master Qin the third, what a pleasure, what a pleasure. It is truly my honor that Master Qin the third would personallye to show his support."


    Qin Hanyue said, "It''s a charity event. Of course I should."


    Wei Qingyuan: "This young man must be Young Master Qin? Looking so handsome and full of heroic spirit!"


    Qin Yuchen: "Elder Wei tters me too much. I still have much to learn..."


    The two sides exchanged pleasantries.


    Behind them, Qiao Ying was staring at Wei Qingyuan''s adopted son.


    Qiao Ying''s straightforward gaze made Teng Yan look back at her. When Teng Yan did, he saw the girl give him a faint smile.


    The girl was gorgeous with an exceptionally attractive aura.


    Earlier when Qiao Ying was bidding against the Su family, Teng Yan had noticed her and subsequently discovered Qin Hanyue beside Qiao Ying as well.


    In his appraising looks between them,


    he heard the girl ask him, "You are Elder Wei''s...?"


    Teng Yan returned her smile and replied, "Adopted son."


    Qiao Ying: "Doing so much great charity work selflessly and helping so many people, you guys are truly amazing!"


    Teng Yan: "You tter me."


    The hardworking errand boy turned back and saw Qiao Ying chatting enthusiastically with another man.


    Qin Hanyue''s expression didn''t change, but his aura instantly turned cold. Following his gaze towards Teng Yan, his eyes were murky as he looked the other man up and down.


    His looks were extraordinary indeed, but nothing like the fair-skinned, red lips and white teeth, taciturn and well-behaved type that Qiao Ying liked.


    Qiao Ying: "Can I get your contact info?"


    Teng Yan: "Of course."


    When he saw Qiao Ying take out her phone to save Teng Yan''s personal contact info, Qin Hanyue spoke up, "And you are...?"


    Just moments ago he had guessed that Qiao Ying was here for Wei Qingyuan. He didn''t expect her to be here for the young man instead. Some errand boy he was, he really lifted a rock to drop it on his own feet!


    Wei Qingyuan said, "Master Qin the third really has too many acquaintances to remember. This is my adopted son whom you''ve met before."


    Teng Yan reached his hand out to Qin Hanyue and said, "Master Qin the third, we''ve met before."


    Qin Hanyue had both hands tucked into his pants pockets. He lowered his eyes to nce at the outstretched hand in front of him but didn''t move.


    After leaving the other party hanging for a bit, he finally reached out to shake his hand.

 Chapter 124: Qiao Ying: I Can Do Mr. Qin’s Surgery

    <h4>Chapter 124</h4>


    On the way back in the car,


    Qiao Ying leaned her elbow against the edge of the car window, propping up her head with one hand as she looked at her phone screen,pletely oblivious to the low air pressure in the car.


    After all, to her, only killing intent has form.


    As Qin Hanyue nced at her phone screen, he saw that she was staring at Teng Yan¡¯s phone number. Qin Hanyue tapped the back of his right hand with his left thumb over and over again.


    Qin Yan, who was driving the car up front, felt so bitter that his teeth chattered.


    Qin Hanyue said, "I thought Miss Qiao went there for Wei Qingyuan." His tone sounded normal.


    Qiao Ying nced at him, "What''s Qin upset about?"


    Upset about being used as a tool?


    Qin Hanyue replied, "No, I''m just curious."


    Qiao Ying raised her eyebrows at him.


    Qin Hanyue continued, "This should be the first time Miss Qiao has actively asked for someone''s contact information. I wonder what caught Miss Qiao¡¯s eye about this person."


    Qiao Ying said, "I''m not interested in him."


    She didn''t want the phone number to chat; she wanted to monitor the other person''s phone. Qin Hanyue was imagining things.


    The nose is not a nose, the eyes are not eyes.


    Before Red Heart K retired, he must have prepared a backup route and developed his own power in the capital city. If he also took over the capital branch of Hidden Shadow, then he would not be easy to deal with.


    At the very least, she has to probe the depths of this old guy before making a move.


    She can''t act too obvious, so she can only make a move through this old guy''s adopted son. She has to move fast. Hidden Shadow will soon discover that the assassin they sent out has died by her hand.


    By then, if JOKER contacts Red Heart K, she will be targeted by Red Heart K, her intention of actively adding a contact today will be exposed, and it will be easier for her to switch from being proactive to passive.


    Qin Hanyue wanted to probe further, but Qiao Ying gave a direct answer that she wasn''t interested in Teng Yan.


    The moment Qiao Ying spoke, Qin Yan instantly felt like he could breathe again. If Miss Qiao didn''t exin further, he would suffocate to death.


    He didn''t expect that when Third Master gets jealous, he would make sarcastic remarks too.


    He really didn''t know if Elder Wei''s adopted son had his knuckles crushed by Third Master at the auction house. Elder Wei''s adopted son was so unfortunate to be randomly added to Third Master''s death list.


    So f*cking scary.


    With just one line, Qiao Ying easily soothed him.


    "This Wei Qingyuan started appearing frequently in the capital more than ten years ago. He was abroad before that. I''ve dealt with him a few times. Does Miss Qiao have any questions?"


    Not knowing what Qiao Ying was up to,


    Since he couldn''t find out by probing, Qin Hanyue took it upon himself to serve as an informant.


    Qiao Ying said, "No."


    More than ten years ago? She had known him twenty years ago.


    The car stopped at the vi gate.


    Qiao Ying politely said, "Come in for a cup of tea?"


    So Qin Hanyue got out of the car with her.


    But before they entered the door, a phone call came in.


    Qin Hanyue answered the call and his expression changed, "I''ll be right there. Have you notified Older Ming?"


    Qin Hanyue quickly said to Qiao Ying, then turned around and left.


    "What''s the rush?" Qiao Ying asked, standing at the door.


    Qin Hanyue said, "My father is critically ill."


    He pulled open the car door and got in, closed it, but the next moment, someone pulled it open again from the outside. Looking up, he saw Qiao Ying standing outside the car door.


    She said to him, "Get in."


    After ushering Qin Hanyue to the inside, Qiao Ying got into the car too.


    Qin Hanyue looked at her without saying anything else. He turned his head and ordered Qin Yan, "Go to the hospital."


    On the top floor of the hospital,


    It was chaos outside the emergency room.


    The Qin family young and old, the President, the Vice President, and dozens of experts from various medical fields, nearly a few dozen people, were standing there.


    Qin''s mother was supported sitting in a chair, trembling all over, tears swirling in her eyes, "...Where is Hanyue?"


    Like finding a pir of mental support, she asked about her eldest son.


    On his father''s behalf, Qin Yuchen replied, "Granny, Third Uncle is on his way." Having just rushed over, his head was drenched in sweat.


    "Don''t worry Granny, Grandpa will be alright."


    "Yes Mom, Dad has the fortune of an honorable person, he will be fine. Older Ming is also on the way."


    Soon,


    Older Ming arrived, jogging over with his little apprentice.


    It was admirable that he could still run at his age.


    The emergency room door opened and the attending doctor walked out, pulling down his mask, "He must undergo surgery, it can''t be dyed any longer."


    As soon as Qin''s mother heard this, her heart sank. She braced herself and asked with trembling voice, "...Surgery? Didn''t you say there was less than a 4% chance of sess?"


    The attending doctor said, "This is the only chance."


    If not done, he could only wait for death. If done, there would still be a ray of hope.


    Qin''s mother said, "Even if the blood clot in his brain is removed, what about the poison in his body? If it can''t be resolved, how long can he live?"


    Everyone looked at Older Ming.


    Faced with the hopeful eyes of the Qin family, Older Ming wanted to speak but hesitated. Finally he shook his head, "One month at most."


    Even if the surgery was sessful, if the poison could not be resolved, he would not live past a month. To suffer this torment before death, Qin''s mother shook her head as her legs gave way and she sat back down on the chair, with silent tears streaming down her face.


    The attending doctor said, "Hurry up and decide."


    Everyone looked at Qin''s olddy. After a long pause, Qin''s olddy shook her head, "He has already been lying in bed suffering for a year... I don''t want him to suffer anymore before he closes his eyes."


    Qin Yuchen said, "Granny..."


    Was this meaning to give up?


    Qin''s olddy couldn''t get the words out. The atmosphere was stifling. No one dared to make this decision. Only Qin''s olddy as the spouse had the most right to make this decision. Everyone could only wait for her to speak.


    Hurried footsteps approached.


    Without even getting close, Qin Hanyue could already sense the heavy atmosphere.


    Seeing his devastated and hopeless mother with silent tears in her eyes sitting in the chair, his heart jerked up.


    "Third Uncle is here."


    When they saw Qin Hanyue, everyone in the Qin family was like they had found their backbone.


    Qin Hanyue walked over quickly, "What''s the situation?"


    The Qin family eldest brother shook his head at his younger brother, "He must undergo surgery, less than 4% chance of sess. Even if the surgery seeds, if the poison can''t be resolved, there''s only one month left."


    "Miss Qiao?" Older Ming looked at Qiao Ying who appeared together with Qin Hanyue in surprise.


    Qiao Ying nodded at Older Ming.


    Then she reached out and took the thick medical record from the attending doctor to read it. The attending doctor yelled out "hey", frowning as he tried to take the record back, but was stopped by Older Ming, "Let her look. It''s not some confidential document."


    Moreover, Qiao Ying was here with Qin Hanyue.


    "Hanyue, forget it." Qin''s mother shook her head at her youngest son, "I don''t want your father to suffer anymore before he closes his eyes."


    The corners of Qin Hanyue''s mouth tightened as he said nothing, while the muscles in his cheeks twitched slightly.


    Beside his ear was the sound of Qiao Ying flipping through the medical record, page by page. She read very quickly.


    As time passed second by second, each second felt infinitely stretched in this depressing and excruciating atmosphere, as if a few centuries had passed in just three to four minutes.


    Finally,


    Qin Hanyue seemed to have made some huge decision. He braced himself, the corners of his mouth moved slightly as he was just about to speak,


    But Qiao Ying spoke ahead of him, "I can perform the surgery."


    As soon as she spoke, all eyes instantly turned to look at her.


    Qiao Ying continued lightly, "Prepare a set of surgical scrubs for me."


    No one bothered with her words. Everyone felt that she was fooling around inappropriately.


    The doctors'' reactions were most obvious. If not for seeing that she came with Qin Hanyue, they would have chased her away already.


    The Qin family still had etiquette after all and were not in the mood to be petty with a young girl. They looked at herplexly and disregarded her.


    However, Older Ming and Qin Yan''s reactions were different.


    The rest didn''t know, but Older Ming had discussed Traditional Chinese Medicine with Qiao Ying face to face. He knew that her attainments in Chinese medicine surpassed even his, although it was just empty theorizing.


    As for Qin Yan, he was surprised that Qiao Ying even knew Western medicine and would handle a surgery knife. Not fully believing yet not quite disbelieving like the others, he felt she wasn''t talking nonsense at least.


    Just as Older Ming was about to ask,


    Qin Hanyue spoke first, "What''s the sess rate?"


    "Hanyue?" The Qin family two elder brothers looked at this younger brother in puzzlement and worry.


    Qin Hanyue was not crazy and certainly didn''t question Qiao Ying. He didn''t even ask her to confirm. His gaze was fixed intently on Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying replied, "100 percent."


    She continued, "As for the poison, I''m still not sure what it is yet, but it shouldn''t be hard to resolve."

 Chapter 125: Joe Ying: "Know Dr. Seely"

    <h4>Chapter 125</h4>


    On the way here,


    Qiao Ying had already learned about Old Master Qin''s situation from Qin Hanyue. A year ago, Old Master Qin identally fell down the stairs. He hit his head and suffered a cerebral hemorrhage whichpressed his nerves.


    The surgery itself wasn''t difficult.


    The problem was that they discovered Old Master Qin had been chronically poisoned. Older Ming deduced that the poison must have been administered at least half a year before his fall. By the time they found out, it was toote and the toxin had spread throughout his organs.


    In addition, Old Master Qin was advanced in years.


    What would have been a routine craniotomy suddenly became very tricky.


    Over the past year, the Qin family had expended endless effort and money to consult practically every famous doctor in the world. But when they looked at Old Master Qin''s condition, they all shook their heads. No one dared attempt the surgery.


    The poison in Old Master Qin''s body was like a ticking time bomb. No one could guarantee that it wouldn''t "explode" during the surgery.


    After Qin Hanyue exhausted all orthodox medical options to cure Old Master Qin''s poisoning, he even went to consult some amateur barefoot doctors of traditional medicine.


    So when Qiao Ying casually said "I don''t know what exact poison it is, but it shouldn''t be hard to resolve," she was undoubtedly challenging everyone''s limits of tolerance.


    Out of consideration for Qin Hanyue, no one voiced their criticisms aloud, but their minds had already unleashed unspeakable curses against her.


    Maintaining absolute professionalism, the lead doctor said: "Little girl, this is no ce for boasting."


    Qiao Ying was unruffled and airily replied: "I left my medical license at home."


    She made this im solely for Qin Hanyue to hear. As long as he believed her and agreed for her to do the surgery, that was all that mattered.


    Everyone else looked at her incredulously, as if saying "You expect anyone to believe that?"


    She was bing more preposterous by the second.


    But Qiao Ying wasn''t actually fibbing about having a medical license. It was sitting in the mansion she owned in Country M.


    Qin Hanyue: "Prepare for surgery immediately and get her prepped in surgical scrubs. She will be the lead surgeon."


    Everyone, including Qiao Ying, looked at him in shock.


    Qiao Ying had been about to exin further, since it was his own father lying on that operating table after all. But Qin Hanyue actually trusted her just like that.


    "Mr. Qin....you''re not joking with us, are you?"


    The doctors stared at Qin Hanyue in disbelief. If they hadn''t witnessed him expend so much over this past year in Attempts to save his father, they would have suspected the son of harboring a blood feud against his own dad!


    The doctor had just finished speaking when a re from Qin Hanyue made him cower.


    Qin Hanyue''s mother stood up and, suspecting her elderly ears were ying tricks, asked her younger son: "Hanyue....you said you want this young girl...to perform surgery on your father?"


    Fortunately Qin Hanyue held authority in the Qin household, and everyone both loved and feared him. Otherwise, if it were anyone else, the Qin family members would have lined up to p some sense into this unfilial progeny.


    To think they''d actually let a teenage girl operate on Old Master Qin....it was simply inconceivable.


    Realizing they''d clearly need more time to persuade Qin Hanyue to think straight,


    Qiao Ying suddenly said: "Do you know Doctor Seely from Country M?"


    With that one sentence, all eyes instantly swiveled towards her again, this time lighting up eagerly, waiting for her to continue.


    But as soon as the words left her mouth Qiao Ying regretted them,


    especially when she felt the weight of Qin Hanyue''s gaze.


    Doctor Seely - the top surgeon in the world. Everyone present knew that name.


    As soon as Qin Hanyue learned how serious his father''s condition was, he had rushed in person to Country M to find that genius foreign neurosurgeon.


    The result was that he didn''t even get a chance to meet her.


    Qin Hanyue spent a great amount of time and called in every favor he could, doing everything possible to track down what few leads he had on her.


    Finally he discovered that this genius doctor was none other than the world''s top assassin, Blood Shadow, in her other life - healing with one hand, killing with the other. Even Qin Hanyue had been shocked by this revtion.


    He didn''t even get to bring the doctor back before the news broke that Blood Shadow had perished at sea.


    Just as several people were about to ask Qiao Ying if she personally knew Doctor Seely, or even dare specte that she might herself be....


    "I..." But under everyone''s hopeful stares, Qiao Ying opened and closed her mouth before helplessly admitting: "I''ve heard of her."


    She awkwardly rubbed her nose for two seconds.


    Everyone: "......"


    Qin Yan: F*ck! He actually thought she was....


    Qin Yan nearly choked.


    Qin Hanyue gathered his thoughts: "Doctor Seely is just a teenage girl herself. She''s a genius; so is Qiao Ying."


    The lead doctor truly couldn''tprehend Qin Hanyue''s rationale: "There''s only one Doctor Seely in the world. How could shepare to..." He nced at Qiao Ying.


    Just then Qin Yan tentatively raised his hand: "Miss Qiao previously cured Schoolmaster Zhang when he had a migraine attack that nearly caused a stroke."


    Older Ming looked over at Qin Yan, then shifted his gaze to Qiao Ying: "That chronic headache of Principal Zhang''s was treated by you, Miss Qiao?"


    Without waiting for Qiao Ying to respond, Older Ming went on: "I should have guessed it was you, Miss Qiao."


    "Last week Principal Zhang mentioned you to me. I even said we must meet someday. Never thought you''d turn out to be Miss Qiao herself."


    "So that injection you asked me for was actually for your own use."


    Older Ming babbled on excitedly, seemingly having lost all sense ofposure: "I never imagined Miss Qiao possesses such deep attainments in Chinese medicine, yet is also versed in Western medicine and can wield a surgical scalpel."


    "Older Ming, you know her?" one doctor asked.


    "I do. All of you know about Principal Zhang''s hereditary condition. None of you could do anything about it. I could only administer acupuncture twice a month to help relieve it a little. I saw him the other day and took his pulse - it amazed me. This youngdy cured him!" Older Ming nodded towards Qiao Ying. "And Principal Zhang said Miss Qiao only needled him three times. He even imed that if he were ten-odd years younger, there was potential for aplete cure."


    "Isn''t that right, Miss Qiao?" Older Ming peered at Qiao Ying.


    She gave an "Mm-hmm" of affirmation: "Can we start the surgery now?"


    The group of doctors didn''t budge, only looking to Qin Hanyue for direction.


    They hadn''t witnessed anything with their own eyes, so there was no way for them to believe her ims, even if she did possess some level of skill. Chinese and Western medicine were as different as night and day. How could someone who wielded acupuncture needles be expected to lift a surgical scalpel instead? If something went wrong on the operating table - which it undoubtedly would - the consequences could implicate them as well...


    Qin Hanyue stated: "I already said she will be lead surgeon for this operation. Just assist her ordingly. I will personally assume responsibility for any issues that arise."


    Qin Hanyue''s Mother: "Hanyue...?"


    Qin Hanyue tly directed: "Yuchen, take grandmother to rest."


    Qin Yuchen: "Yes, brother..."


    Overriding all dissent, Qin Hanyue sent Qiao Ying into the operating room.


    Qiao Ying went to change into surgical scrubs. Older Ming apanied her: "Miss Qiao, is there any way I can help?"


    Qiao Ying: "I may need Older Ming''s assistanceter guarding the patient''s heart meridian if my hands are full."


    She took the opportunity to ask Older Ming some detailed questions about Old Master Qin''s condition.


    Soon, Qiao Ying reappeared at the operating room doors thoroughly suited up in surgical cap, gown, gloves and goggles.


    Ignoring theplex stares from everyone else present, she headed straight for Qin Hanyue and met his eyes. His expression was impassive, but his gaze betrayed him.


    Qiao Ying wondered about suggesting he change clothes himself to observe from inside, but decided that seemed a touch inhumane. So instead she came up to him and stated: "I have never failed at any surgery under my care." Having said her piece, she entered the operating room.


    Inside the OR,


    Qiao Ying inspected Old Master Qin''s condition. His lips were purplish-ck. Reaching out, she also checked the old master''s pupils.


    With Old Master Qin''s status, he surely kept personal physicians and received regr checkups every month. Yet none of them ever detected anything until the toxins entering his internal organs caused full-blown poisoning symptoms to manifest. This was no ordinary poison.


    Under the scrutinizing stares of everyone present besides Older Ming, Qiao Ying spent the next two minutes taking Old Master Qin''s pulse.


    The group exchanged flummoxed looks, at aplete loss for words.


    The lead doctor wanted to speak up, but remembering the autocratic Qin Hanyue waiting outside, he forcibly swallowed his words back down.


    Today''s spectacle would definitely go down as the biggest joke of his entire medical career. He could only pray that the seething rage of that man outside wouldn''t blow back onto themter.


    From the pulse condition and poisoning symptoms, Qiao Ying''s slender brows creased almost imperceptibly. This poison...she found it notpletely unfamiliar...


    Qiao Ying: "Prepare for surgery."

 Chapter 126: Successful surgery, Poison in the Shadows.

    <h4>Chapter 126</h4>


    Outside the operating room,


    The Qin family watched the lit operating lights and Qin Hanyue''s straight back in front of the operating room door. They couldn''t believe that Qin Hanyue had actually agreed to let a teenage girl perform the surgery.


    So the Eldest of the Qin family asked, "Qin Yan, who is this girl?" They were curious why Qin Hanyue trusted her so much.


    Having been suddenly called out,


    Qin Yan felt bitter inside, wondering why they had to ask him.


    He should not have mentioned earlier that Miss Qiao had saved Principal Zhang, or he would be dragged down if the surgery failed.


    "Miss Qiao, she...she..." Qin Yan sneaked a peek at Qin Hanyue. "She" remained silent for half a day before uttering, "She is a genius."


    Everyone: "..."


    At this point, the Qin family regretted not desperately stopping it earlier. Qin Hanyue''s trust in Qiao Ying and what he said made them think for a moment that Qiao Ying would be a second Seely.


    Now it seemed that Qin Hanyue was worried out of his mind.


    The Eldest of the Qin family calmed himself down and asked, "Where is this genius?"


    Qin Yan: "I..."


    Qin Yan felt like crying. He only knew that Qiao Ying was good at Chinese medicine and acupuncture, and he didn''t know how proficient she was. He had just found out that Qiao Ying also understood Western medicine and even dared to wield a scalpel.


    In the ward,


    Qin''s Mother came back to her senses and asked her grandson in a daze, "Yuchen, did your third uncle let the little girl operate on your grandfather?"


    Qin Yuchen: "Grandma..."


    Seeing her grandson''s appearance, Qin''s Mother nearly fainted.


    "Grandma, calm down first. At least trust third uncle. What he said is right. Doctor Seely was also a young girl. Isn''t it possible for there to be a second genius like Miss Qiao?"


    Qin Yuchen keptforting her,


    Of course, he didn''t have much confidence in what he said.


    It was very quiet in the operating room,


    Only the cold, professional voice of the girl could be heard from time to time:


    "Heartbeat."


    "Blood pressure."


    "Surgical scissors."


    "Straight vascr forceps."


    "Older Ming, acupoints Tianzhong and Neiguan."


    After the nearly four-hour operation, with Qiao Ying''s final "Suturing", the operation was dered over.


    "Let me do the suturing."


    It was the chief physician who spoke.


    The bbergasted chief physician had aplete 180-degree change of attitude before and after the operation.


    He even raised his hand, looking like an enthusiastic student in ss wanting to be called on by the teacher to solve problems on the ckboard.


    The operating lights went out,


    and everyone outside the operating room looked over and walked forward. Each of them was anxious, as the probability of a miracle happening was too small.


    The operating room door opened,


    and two chief physicians walked out, took off their masks, and announced with difficulty suppressing their excitement, "The operation was very sessful."


    Sessful?


    Everyone found it hard to believe.


    Qin Hanyue closed his eyes slightly, and his heart settled back little by little.


    Qin Yan: ¡°Miss Qiao really delivered.¡±


    Everyone hurried forward to ask the two physicians about the situation,


    Outside the operating room, the Qin family, experts, deputy deans, and deans, all of whom had higher status than the two chief physicians, would usually be very respectful to them. But at this moment, the two chief physicianspletely ignored them as if possessed,


    blocking the entrance of the operating room, having never seen such sights in their lives. They could only exim, "She''s divine! I''ve never seen such a steady hand before."


    "I''ve never seen such a fast scalpel. It must have taken countless years to reach this level of mastery.¡±


    "My eyes were opened today. To simultaneously see Chinese medicine acupuncture needles and Western medicine surgical knives on the operating table is truly magical."


    With their minds filled with images of Qiao Ying single-handedly wielding the scalpel while taking care of Older Ming¡¯s work,pletelyposed without any panic, her psychological quality was even greater than theirs after decades of medical practice.


    Hearing their dialogue, everyone looked at each other speechlessly.


    Old Master Qin was pushed out,


    and the Qin family members immediately gathered around.


    Older Ming said, "Don''t worry, the blood clot has been removed, and the operation was very sessful. I believe Miss Qiao can also solve this poison.¡±


    Qiao Ying, holding a tube of blood samples, was thest toe out. She said to Qin Hanyue, "I need aboratory."


    Qin Hanyue replied, "It¡¯s ready."


    "Can we help with anything? Fetching equipment, recording data, anything is fine." The two chief physicians eagerly approached, their eyes filled with fanaticism for Qiao Ying.


    They hadpletely forgotten their previous attitudes and doubts about Qiao Ying before the operation. They did not feel that their current behavior was p to their own faces at all. Fortunately, they were suppressed by Qin Hanyue¡¯s pressure before the operation and did not say anything too offensive to Qiao Ying.


    They were also fortunate to have cooperated with the surgery under pressure, allowing them the opportunity to witness such a grand visual feast.


    Older Ming was unwilling to fall behind. "Miss Qiao, please let this old man help out. Old Master Qin''s poison has always been my subject of research, and I''ve made some progress. Perhaps this old man can be of some use."


    He thought to himself that they had just witnessed Qiao Ying''s ability to wield a scalpel. Next should be his turn to disy his skills.


    Seeing the eager appearances of the three, it was really difficult for them to imagine what kind of stunning performance they had witnessed.


    Aftering out of the operating room,


    Qiao Ying went straight into theb.


    As night fell,


    Qiao Ying was alone in theb, with a cage of lifelessb mice behind her.


    Her phone vibrated in her pocket,


    Qiao Ying ignored it and after more than ten minutes, took it out to see. If she hadn''t guessed that it might be a message from Qin Hanyue, she wouldn''t have looked at all.


    Qin Hanyue asked if he coulde in,


    Qiao Ying replied with two words, and soon after, Qin Hanyue came in with Older Ming.


    Qiao Ying stood in front of the microscope. The table in front of her was full of various test tubes and instruments, rather messy, no, extremely messy,


    with test tubes ced horizontally and vertically, colorful,


    probably only Qiao Ying herself could tell each one apart.


    This scene inexplicably brought to mind a word¡ª¡ªmad scientist.


    When Qin Hanyue and Older Ming came in, they didn¡¯t dare make a sound to disturb her, only standing by and waiting quietly.


    After about half an hour,


    Qiao Ying spoke, "How is your father now?"


    Qin Hanyue replied, "His condition is stable."


    Qiao Ying lowered her head to record something, and after quite a while, answered him, "I need more time."


    Qin Hanyue said, "Okay."


    He looked at Qiao Ying, hesitating, then said gently, "Take a break and have dinner. It''s already 8:30."


    Qiao Ying: "No need."


    Her attention had been focused on her work, never looking at Qin Hanyue or anywhere else from start to finish.


    This was Qin Hanyue''s first time seeing this side of Qiao Ying,


    serious and engrossed heart and soul into her work.


    What is Qiao Ying usually like?


    She can be described as multifaceted, but more often, cold and detached.


    No matter what anyone does in front of her, she always maintains a rxed, indifferent and amused attitude, not caring about anyone or anything, even in the underground arena where one could identally lose their life.


    Qin Hanyue could imagine how focused she must have been during the operation.


    Qin Hanyue stood where he wouldn¡¯t get in her way and quietly apanied her.


    On the side, Older Ming observed Qiao Ying recording data and carrying out various experiments, very interested.


    Not knowing how much time had passed,


    Qin Hanyue wanted her to rest more than once, but swallowed it back upon seeing Qiao Ying¡¯s dedicated yet cold face.


    After Qiao Ying stared at the corpse of ab mouse for a full ten minutes, Qin Hanyue finally couldn''t restrain himself and spoke up, his voice very soft.


    Hearing his voice, Qiao Ying raised her eyes to nce at him, redness visible in her eyes.


    She didn''t speak, just lowered her eyes to look back at theb mouse.


    [Blue Haitang]


    So it really is Shadow''s poison.


    Why did Shadow poison Old Master Qin with such a chronic poison?


    With Shadow''s capability, killing Old Master Qin would definitely not be difficult. Choosing such a troublesome poisoning method must not be amissioned task.


    A killer organization and a businessman are unlikely to have a feud. Even if they did, they wouldn''t use such a convoluted approach.


    Then why?


    In the capital, there is only one person in Shadow who has ess to this kind of poison - Red Heart K.


    If it''s this old guy, his motive is not hard to guess.


    But Qiao Ying wondered why, if Red Heart K coveted the Qin family¡¯s immense wealth, he didn¡¯t directly poison Qin Hanyue in power instead, but the retired old master.


    Was he afraid that if Qin Hanyue suddenly died, internal strife in the Qins would prevent him from seizing control? So he burned down Qin Hanyue¡¯s backyard first?


    nning to devour them bit by bit?


    This old guy''s appetite and ambition really aren¡¯t small.


    He actually set his sights on the Qin family directly.


    It was still on Qin''s territory. If it was this old fellow Red Heart K''s doing, it''s no wonder Qin Hanyue hadn''t been able to figure out who did it all along. That old guy makes it all too easy to secretly poison someone without anyone knowing.


    Qin Hanyue looked at Qiao Ying, wondering what she was thinking.


    Finally,


    Qiao Ying lifted her head again and said, "I can cure this poison."

 Chapter 127: I can Borrow Your Shoulder; She’s Cooking Meth.

    <h4>Chapter 127</h4>


    Qiao Ying wrote out a prescription on the spot.


    Older Ming took the first piece of paper and nodded while looking it over: ¡°So this medicine also has detoxification effects. I¡¯ll have to try some experiments with it another day.¡±


    Just then, Qiao Ying handed over another piece of paper. Older Ming hurriedly took it in both hands like he was holding a precious treasure. When he took a closer look, he was slightly shocked.


    ¡°Miss Qiao, the medicinal ingredients listed in this prescription are all toxic.¡± Before Qiao Ying could speak, Older Ming suddenly realized and sucked in a breath, continuing, ¡°I understand now, fight poison with poison.¡±


    In that moment, the veneration in his heart for Qiao Ying grew by quite a bit.


    ¡°For Miss Qiao to dare use such dangerous methods of clutching at straws, it looks like this old man needs to open his eyes.¡±


    Older Ming was secretly excited, not doubting Qiao Ying''s use of such risky methods to treat Old Master Qin at all, fully trusting her.


    Even if the experiment subject was Old Master Qin.


    Qiao Ying: "..."


    Actually, curing this poison wasn''t thatplicated. Qiao Ying opened her mouth slightly, about to say something, then decided against it. Whatever, let it go.


    The more Qin Hanyue saw Qiao Ying''s expression, the more he understood it wasn''t as bad as Older Ming made it sound, so he didn''t ask anything else.


    "There are several medicinal ingredients in here that Bright Kindness Hall might not have. You need to send someone to find them as soon as possible. Your father can''t afford to wait," Qiao Ying said to Qin Hanyue.


    While they were looking for ingredients,


    Qiao Ying went to check on Old Master Qin¡¯s condition.


    Old Master Qin was still unconscious with tubes inserted into him and several silver needles sticking in around his heart. His condition remained stable.


    Qin Hanyue waited outside the sickroom.


    Soon, Qiao Ying came out.


    Qiao Ying didn¡¯t say anything and headed straight for theboratory without hurrying. Qin Hanyue followed her.


    After walking a dozen or so meters, she remembered there was nothing that could be done in theb now, so she turned and sat down on a nearby rest chair instead.


    Qin Hanyue silently stood to the side watching her.


    Qiao Ying sat with legs crossed, back against the chair, and head leaning against the wall. Her hands were casually ced in herp with fingers inteced, absentmindedly twiddling her thumbs around each other.


    She had her eyes closed, seemingly lost in thought,


    and her elegant eyebrows were slightly knitted in fatigue. It was as if she was resting.


    After quietly watching her for a while, Qin Hanyue tentatively called out softly, ¡°You¡¯ve eaten breakfast. Why don¡¯t you go sleep in the room next door?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Qiao Ying pulled up the corners of her lips: "I have this bad habit where if possible, I''d rather sleep in a coffin than a hospital bed."


    Her body didn''t yet need sleep. She had just used her eyes too much and was resting them by closing them for a bit.


    "There''s a sofa you can lie on in the patient rooms, or I can take you to a nearby hotel. I can also send you home," Qin Hanyue asked her preference. "You need rest now. You need to eat."


    The cold wall her head leaned on was starting to ache. Qiao Ying opened her eyes to see the concern in Qin Hanyue''s eyes.


    She patted the spot next to her.


    Qin Hanyue walked over and had just sat down when he felt a slight weight on his shoulder¡ªthe girl had rested her head against him.


    "I''m helping your family out so much. There''s no harm in me borrowing Master Qin''s shoulder for a bit, right?" said Qiao Ying.


    Qin Hanyue smiled silently. "I''d wee it."


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Someone was able to sneak into the Qin household unnoticed and poison your father. There¡¯s a high chance there¡¯s a mole. Have you found anything?¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°Since my father was poisoned, I¡¯ve secretly swept through six times over the past year but found no suspicious people.¡±


    The guards and bodyguards of the Qin household all had clean records. None of them had shown any suspicious actions these past two years, and no new people had been recruited in recent years either.


    It was likely the work of Hidden Shadows, perhaps even that old bastard Red Heart K acting personally, Qiao Ying thought to herself.


    ¡°This isn¡¯t ordinary poison¡ªit¡¯s a chronic toxin. The other party¡¯s goal isn¡¯t your father¡¯s life. Perhaps you¡¯ve been investigating in the wrong direction,¡± Qiao Ying said.


    What Qiao Ying could think of, Qin Hanyue naturally also considered.


    Thus, Qin Hanyue turned his head and told her, "I''ve also been working on clearing out thepany side."


    The higher-ups of Qin Enterprise Group were all Qin family members and confidants that they knew inside-out. Investigating them wasn¡¯t difficult. What was difficult was theyers under the higher-ups¡ª


    the numerous subsidiaries and massive employee count. Ferreting out moles from among them all was no easy task.


    Qin Hanyue then awkwardly added, "They certainly have guts to set their sights on my Qin Enterprise Group."


    "Even if I give them free rein, they¡¯d have to keel over from the effort. If their goal is Qin Enterprise, I¡¯m in no hurry,¡± he said confidently.


    It wasn¡¯t that Qin Hanyue was arrogant, but rather that the Qin family¡¯s financial power did have that foundation. Not to mention he had more than one Qin Enterprise at hand.


    Qiao Ying: That¡¯s true, otherwise they would''ve just poisoned you directly instead of your father. Clearly you still have use.


    Qin Hanyue worriedly warned, ¡°By saving my father, you¡¯ve disrupted their ns. They¡¯ll definitely have you in their sights.¡±


    Qiao Ying pulled up the corners of her lips again, full of disdain, toozy to even respond.


    Qin Hanyue wanted to finally have a proper reason to be responsible for her safety, yet Qiao Ying didn¡¯t care one bit,


    not even giving him a chance to speak up.


    When Qin Yuchen arrived, he saw Qiao Ying resting her head against his third uncle¡¯s shoulder in the hallway.


    He stood frozen in ce, hesitating over his steps.


    After a while, he silently turned and left.


    Older Ming returned to the hospital with arge bag of medicinal ingredients.


    Qin Yan carried two iron cages in both hands covered in cloth so the contents couldn¡¯t be seen. Only sounds of rustling could be hearding from the cages.


    Judging from Qin Yan¡¯s taut nerves and disgusted expression like he desperately wished he could stretch out his hands two meters long and toss away the cages at any moment, they likely held some not-so-cute little animals.


    Qin Yan: "Miss Qiao, can these rattlesnakes and scorpions also be used in medicine?" Can my father really eat these?


    Qiao Ying took the two cages. "These are treasures, especially the rattlesnake. Its whole body is precious. Boil its tail in winter melon soup for an exceptional effect. And if it¡¯s winter melon from winter, the results are even better.¡±


    "I''ll take those." Qin Hanyue retrieved the cages from Qiao Ying''s hands.


    Earlier, Older Ming had listened attentively, about to put down what he held to take notes. At Qiao Ying''s "winter melon from winter," his mind went nk. He silently retracted his actions and listened to her spout utter nonsense with a straight face.


    Qin Yan: "What exceptional effect?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°It transforms the human genome and develops intelligence. IQ can increase by twenty points."


    Qin Yan took a deep breath, eyes widening as if he had discovered some incredible secret method to benefit mankind. Even his voice lowered, "Really?"


    Qiao Ying expressionlessly: "No."


    Then immediately walked off. But before leaving, she nced at Qin Hanyue as if saying his assistant was beyond saving with medicine.


    Qin Hanyue added: ¡°He¡¯s silly."


    He took the cages and followed Qiao Ying.


    Older Ming hurried to catch up. Really unable to watch any longer, he helpfully reminded Qin Yan of something he could understand: ¡°There is no winter melon in winter.¡±


    Qin Yan: "..."


    After eating something, Qiao Ying dove right back into theboratory.


    She didn¡¯t touch any of the normal medicinal ingredients Older Ming brought, but fully used up all the poisonous ones as well as the toxins.


    Seeing Qiao Ying had finished,


    Qin Hanyue picked up a test tube from the table.


    It contained a pure white liquid that looked like water.


    Yet Qiao Ying said, "Be careful. This poison is dozens of times more potent than what''s in your father."


    Qin Hanyue looked at her.


    Only then did he realize she was making more poison.


    No wonder he had just seen her add in the toxins extracted from his father''s body too.


    Qiao Ying twisted her sore neck. "Don''t worry. It''s not for your father to take."


    "Then who is it for?"


    Qin Hanyue was surprised Qiao Ying, who was so straightforward and decisive, would actually resort to using poison too. Such an underhanded move really didn''t suit her personality. The only exnation was the other party''s strength surpassed hers.


    "Hidden Shadows?" Other than Hidden Shadows, Qin Hanyue couldn''t think of anyone else.


    Just as he wanted to say more,


    Qiao Ying cut him off. "Master Qin, being too smart isn''t a good thing." She took back the vial of poison from him and directly stuffed it into her pocket.


    Then said, "Let''s go detoxify your father."

 Chapter 128: Successful Detoxification; Dr. Seely, Don’t I Look Like It

    <h4>Chapter 128</h4>


    The poison in Old Master Qin''s body was urgent and could not be dyed. Just after the surgery, it was not convenient for him to move, so Qiao Ying let him lie in bed for a while longer. She took this opportunity to make some antidote.


    The hospital conditions were limited, and Qiao Ying could not perform to her full potential, so she had Qin Hanyue take Old Master Qin back to the Qin house. Not one of the doctors and experts dared to give any suggestions.


    At the Qin house,


    In Qin Hanyue''s residence,


    The bathroom was veryrge and spacious. The bathtub was built like a swimming pool, just right for the purpose.


    Old Master Qin had his upper body bare as he was ced in the bathtub filled with hot water. Qin Hanyue and his nephew Qin Yuchen held the old master on both sides to keep him steady in the water.


    Qiao Ying carried a chair and sat behind the old master, preparing to administer acupuncture while Older Ming stood at the side to assist.


    Seeing the needles Qiao Ying took out, Older Ming leaned in closely to take a look: ¡°Miss Qiao, you didn¡¯t buy these needles from me, did you?¡±


    Qin Yan had brought Qiao Ying''s needles from the vi in the afternoon.


    Without even lifting her head, Qiao Ying said: "A gift from Mr. Qin."


    Qin Yuchen couldn''t help but nce at his third uncle.


    Older Ming seemed to understand something. Heughed and said, "Good stuff, these needles must have been hard to obtain."


    Older Ming couldn''t wait to see Qiao Ying in action.


    At 6 pm in the evening,


    the sky gradually darkened.


    Holding the silver needle in her hand, Qiao Ying''s acupuncture technique was slightly different from usual. She stabbed the needle into the acupoint, then roughly jabbed with the needle, tugging hard at the skin.


    An amateur would be frightened to see it.


    Qin Hanyue had seen Qiao Ying use needles to relieve Sak''s pain before, and he had also seen her use needles to alleviate her own menstrual cramps. Her speed was usually very fast,


    But this time it was clearly more time and energy consuming.


    After half an hour, she had only inserted a dozen needles into the old master''s back. Her technique for the areas around his heart and other parts was different as well.


    But no matter what technique she used, Qiao Ying was extremely skilled and at ease.


    Older Ming stared with eyes wide open, not even daring to blink, afraid to disturb Qiao Ying. When he saw something astonishing, he could only silently stare in shock, eyes wide open.


    After a while, his eyes were strained from staring.


    When Qiao Ying administered the acupuncture, she was as focused and attentive as when she wielded the surgical knife and conducted experiments. Her eyes saw nothing but the human acupoints, asionally speaking to teach the eager-to-learn Older Ming.


    Her voice was cold and clear with a slightly hoarse, weary edge.


    The sincere devotion was a kind of indescribable charm.


    While restraining himself, Qin Yuchen was attracted to her.


    As thest needle went in, Qiao Ying straightened up and slowly exhaled, finally ending the lengthy process.


    Fine beads of sweat lined her fair forehead.


    Qiao Ying grabbed the old master''s hand to check his pulse.


    Then, taking the knife prepared in advance, she held the old master''s hand and made a slit on each of his ten fingertips, letting the blood drip into the water.


    Fresh red blood slowly flowed out, gradually turning dark red, eventually ckish red.


    Older Ming at the side watched in astonishment.


    Qiao Ying continued acupuncturing to help expedite the toxins leaving the body.


    In no time, the formerly clear water had turned into an inky ck bloody pool.


    The bathroom reeked of blood apanied by a foul stench.


    Qiao Ying asked while acupuncturing, "How is the medicine decoctioning along?"


    Snapping back to reality, Qin Yan quickly responded, "Let me go check."


    Not long after, the young medicine attendant returned with Older Ming.


    Taking the medicine bowl from the small attendant''s hand and testing the temperature, Qiao Ying then had Qin uncle and nephew move the patient further back, tilting his head up.


    She also had Older Ming help pry open the old master''s mouth.


    Seeing Qiao Ying bring the lip of the bowl right to the old master''s mouth about to pour it in, Older Ming was just about to say that the unconscious man wouldn''t be able to drink. But he saw Qiao Ying slide her hand to the patient''s throat and smoothly massage it.


    Older Ming didn''t even see clearly what she did before the entire bowl of medicine had gone down without a drop spilled.


    Older Ming gaped in shock and admiration, eximing: "Today my old eyes have truly been opened."


    Even though the rest didn''t understand Chinese medicine, from Older Ming''s words they knew Qiao Ying''s technique just now was highly skillful.


    After finishing everything, Qiao Ying put down the bowl, "The needles can be removed after two hours, most of the poison will be gone by then."


    When she finished speaking, she took the chair and sat facing the old master at the edge of the bathtub to rest while observing his condition.


    The old master''splexion was still ashen, deathly looking, but much better than in the hospital. His lips were no longer that purple-ck hue either.


    She then nced at Qin Hanyue, remarking to herself that the father and son''s eyebrows and noses looked quite simr.


    Qin Hanyue at that moment looked up at her; their gazes crossed fleetingly before Qiao Ying was the first to turn away and look back at the old master again.


    As the toxins left his body and spilled into the water, the bloody stench in the bathroom was entirely overwhelmed by the foul fumes of the poison, bing unbearable and even difficult to breathe.


    Yet Qiao Ying appeared unaffected. She sat on the chair with her back against the wall, eyes closed at some point as if she had fallen asleep exhaustedly.


    Between her brows were all fatigue.


    Thesest two days, Qin Hanyue watched as the dark circles under her eyes gradually worsened. From overexertion, her eyes asionally blinked or squinted.


    He got Qin Yan to take his ce supporting his father, then silently crept up to Qiao Ying and gingerly carried her limp form from the chair.


    The girl frowned a little but did not stir.


    So Qin Hanyue took her in his arms and out of the bathroom,


    through the bedroom, and exited the room.


    Outside in the corridor were gathered many Qin family members young and old, anxious to know the situation of the old master. But upon seeing Qin Hanyue exit carrying the sleeping girl, no one spoke to ask questions.


    Qin Hanyue carried the person into his room next door, gentlyying her on his bed. He sat down beside,


    taking up the thin quilt to lightly cover Qiao Ying.


    Qin Hanyue silently looked on at the girl''s sleeping face showing sheer exhaustion, then after a while, quietly held her hand


    and said softly yet solemnly, "Thank you."


    This was Qiao Ying''s first time overworking herself to such a high intensity after her rebirth, as the physical fitness of this body was still in need of conditioning.


    Unable to withstand the degree of mental and physical exhaustion, Qiao Ying''s sleep was fitful.


    She dreamt not only of the inhumane torture for half a year in the Southeast Asian basement, but also of the fallenrade on her final mission who died with her.


    Perhaps not exactly a partner since they hadn''t carried out many missions together, but the only friend she had amidst the shadows.


    Qiao Ying awoke with a shock from the climatic explosion in the dream.


    She opened her eyes staring at the ceiling, the fiery aftermath of the st still before her visuals, slowly realizing after a while that it was an unfamiliar ceiling she saw.


    Closing her eyes, she turned to one side, half her face buried into the pillow to reorient herself, breathing in the familiar scent from the pillow.


    Without looking, she already knew where she had sleptst night.


    After some time, she opened her eyes again. What came into view this time was a human-sized shooting target with bullet holes clustered around the bullseye.


    The target leaned by the balcony door to the left, concentric red rings a jarringly conspicuous sight amidst the ck, white and grey refinedly understated interior d¨¦cor of the bedroom.


    Qiao Ying sat up on the bed and surveyed the spacious room.


    It was Qin Hanyue''s style alright.


    The bedroom door opened at this time


    as Qin Hanyue quickened his pace, "You¡¯re awake."


    "How is your father?" Just roused from sleep, Qiao Ying''s voice was a little hoarse, lending a subtlenguid feel.


    Qin Hanyue: "Hisplexion has returned to normal now, the poisoning symptoms are gone. Older Ming is attending to him."


    Qiao Ying softly acknowledged before bowing her head, massaging her temple with one hand.


    The man''s warm palm suddenly came to her forehead as he sat down by the bedside.


    Her forehead was icy cold; Qin Hanyue asked concernedly, "Feeling unwell? Did you overstrain yourself? Want to rest longer?"


    Qiao Ying lifted her head to meet his gaze and he retracted his hand ordingly.


    "Just didn''t sleep well," she said.


    Seeing her pallid face, Qin Hanyue was still uneasy.


    "Have breakfast first then? You didn''t even eat dinnerst night. Don''t damage your stomach while growing up."


    Hearing this, Qiao Ying nced towards the balcony. The curtains weren''t fully drawn, allowing daylight in¡ª she had slept an entire night through.


    "Will eat in a bit." She didn''t feel like eating on an empty stomach for too long.


    "Why didn''t you look for me earlier regarding your father''s condition?" Qiao Ying then asked him, "Thought I was only good for curing menstrual cramps, impotence and premature ejaction? And maybe headaches if I was outstanding enough?"


    Qin Hanyue nodded silently. "I originally believed Doctor Seely was the only one capable of this surgery."


    Qiao Ying posed a question, "Doctor Seely? Don''t I look the part?"


    Qin Hanyue raised his eyes,


    and the two looked directly at each other,pletely at ease.


    Qin Hanyue gazed into her eyes and told her, "But I discovered that Doctor Seely has another identity."


    Qiao Ying raised her eyebrows slightly.

 Chapter 129: Qiao Ying: Curiosity killed the Cat; Taste

    <h4>Chapter 129</h4>


    There was a faint cold fragrance in Qin Hanyue''s room, the same as his scent, making people feel calm. Qiao Ying quite liked smelling it.


    Qin Hanyue''s voice was cold and clear, yet it carried a softness towards the girl in front of him as he said, "Seely is not only a doctor, but also the ace assassin for the dark organization¡ªBlood Shadow. And just a few months ago, Blood Shadow failed her mission and was buried in the sea."


    Qiao Ying''s face was indifferent, without much reaction, "Perhaps Qin misunderstood the information? They are not the same person."


    She thought to herself: Another failed mission, damn failed missions!


    Qin Hanyue shook his head slightly, speaking firmly, "They are the same person."


    He stared fixedly at the girl''s eyes, then said, "Or perhaps my information is wrong. Maybe Seely is not twenty-two this year, but eighteen instead."


    His tone was light, yet carried undeniable certainty as he continued, "Maybe Blood Shadow did not die."


    His pitch-ck eyes seemed able to see through everything, oppressing people to surrender under his gaze.


    Qiao Ying maintained herposure, forcing herself to leisurely look at him. She acted interested in what he said, like a listener.


    "A doctor assassin who saves and kills people? This person is quite interesting," shemented. She even signaled with her eyes for him to continue. She wanted to hear more.


    But after Qin Hanyue stared at her for a while, as if thinking of something, he shook his head with augh, "I was probably wrong. They are not the same person."


    What impractical ideas was he imagining?


    Dr. Seely had been in the operating room five years ago. Qiao Ying was only a few years old then. And the even more famous Blood Shadow was definitely not her.


    Qin Hanyue did not deny that there were once-in-a-lifetime geniuses in this world, as well as many inconceivable anecdotes.


    But Qiao Ying''s age was far too unbelievable. How could he so absurdly associate them as one?


    Even with stic surgery recement, that hypothesis didn''t stand because he had witnessed Qiao Ying gradually lose weight over time into what she looked like today. Her personality wouldn¡¯t do such a thing either.


    The person in front of him was Qiao Ying, who had just left Yuncheng a few months ago. Meanwhile, Dr. Seely had lived in M Country for a long time.


    Forgive Qin Hanyue the realist for being unable to open his mind wide enough to depart from reality. There were simply too many unreasonable ces.


    Yet Qin Hanyue forgot that the girl sitting in front of him already had too many unreasonable parts about her.


    Qin Hanyue: "If they are not the same person, then does Miss Qiao know Seely?"


    Qiao Ying was nonchnt. "No."


    Qin Hanyue: "You said you have never had surgery failures in your cases, but yesterday my father''s surgery seems to be the first you¡¯ve handled."


    Qiao Ying: "I just wanted to reassure you."


    The man pressed step by step: "From my understanding of you, you never bluff about these things."


    Qiao Ying: "Ever since meeting Qin, I¡¯ve always liked his conscious sense of propriety and when to stop."


    Qin Hanyue instantly restrained his manner: "Sorry, I''m just too curious about Miss Qiao."


    Qiao Ying got out of bed, unhurriedly put on her shoes, and lightly said while leaving, "Too much curiosity is not a good thing."


    She went to the bathroom by herself.


    Qin Hanyue followed behind her. "Does Miss Qiao need to wash up?"


    He took a new toothbrush and towel for her from the shelf.


    But there were no new mouthwash cups, so he said, "I¡¯ll have someone bring new mouthwash and toothpaste for Miss Qiao. Please wait a moment." He turned to leave.


    Qiao Ying: "No need."


    She took Qin Hanyue¡¯s toothpaste: "It¡¯s fine if Qin doesn¡¯t mind."


    Qin Hanyue smiled. "Of course not."


    After washing up, Qiao Ying returned to the bedroom and nced at the target by the balcony door.


    She stopped in her tracks as she looked at it.


    Qin Hanyue thought she hadn¡¯t noticed it yet, regretting to himself that she had discovered it so soon.


    What would she ask him? How should he respond? Be direct or tactfully vague? Their earlier conversation was unpleasant, so today did not seem a good time.


    After Qiao Ying stared silently at the target for a few seconds, Qin Hanyue had already thought of a satisfactory reply, just waiting for her to ask.


    Unexpectedly, Qiao Ying nodded her head and appraised the target very admiringly, ¡°You have good taste.¡±


    Then she left the bedroom.


    Qin Hanyue: "......"


    Qiao Ying went to the next room to check on Old Master Qin¡¯s condition.


    As soon as Older Ming saw Qiao Ying, his eyes lit up eagerly, "Miss Qiao, did you rest well?"


    Under Older Ming¡¯s ardent gaze, Qiao Ying once again demonstrated her medicinal feeding technique.


    After putting down the bowl, she said, "Drink this medicine for ten more days and the remaining poison in your body will bepletely cleansed."


    She told him that the man would wake up in the afternoon.


    Later, Qin Hanyue apanied Qiao Ying to eat breakfast. They bumped into Eldest of the Qin Family and Qin Yuchen in the corridor.


    "Miss Qiao, I am Hanyue¡¯s elder brother. We Qins are truly grateful for your great kindness this time. We have no way to repay this enormous favor and virtue." Eldest of the Qin Family thanked Qiao Ying.


    "If Miss Qiao needs anything in the future that our Qins can help with, please ask without hesitation. Our Qins will go through fire and water for you."


    Qiao Ying: ¡°It was nothing.¡±


    Eldest of the Qin Family greatly appreciated Qiao Ying''s modest and humble character. He wanted to say more but Qin Hanyue raised his hand to interrupt him.


    "I was just about to apany Miss Qiao for breakfast. Big brother can say the restter."


    Eldest of the Qin Family quickly said, "Then go apany Miss Qiao to eat first."


    The two went downstairs. Behind them, Qin Yuchen frequently looked back.


    His father asked, "Yuchen, do you also know this Miss Qiao?"


    Qin Yuchen turned back around, emotionally conflicted as he said, "She''s the girl who saved me in Yuncheng."


    Eldest of the Qin Family was quite surprised. "Why didn''t you say so earlier? I should have properly thanked her." He then asked, "Do you like her?"


    "I..."


    Qin Yuchen hadn''t expected his feelings to be so easily seen through. He said, "I thought we just crossed paths fleetingly, but she came to the capital and I ran into her again on the street."


    Yet his father told him, "Can¡¯t you see your third uncle¡¯s feelings towards this girl? I advise you to give up that idea early."


    "She''s not a small pond fish. Even if your third uncle has no romantic interest in her, if you cannot match his status and standing..." The rest didn¡¯t need saying.


    Although the words were harsh, they were the truth.


    Qin Yuchen: "I understand, Dad."


    The Qin family¡¯s chef was quite skilled. Even fussy eaters like Qiao Ying ate very happily.


    The early morning light shone brightly through the Western-style floor-to-ceiling windows, scattering beautifully over the long dining table and creating a wonderful atmosphere.


    As Qiao Ying looked at the view outside the window shemented, "The Qin family rtionships seem quite good."


    They hadn¡¯t separated households after all. Of course, the distance between their residences was so great it was almost like they had.


    Qiao Ying didn''t have much reaction to the Qins'' vast wealth, but having such a huge piece ofnd in the city center for a private pce-like residence was quite impressive.


    Qin Hanyue: "Does Miss Qiao like this kind of family atmosphere?"


    Qiao Ying nced at him. "I don¡¯t have feelings about family. Most of the time, I don¡¯t like liveliness."


    Qin Hanyue: "I also like tranquility. My residence here only has me living within 200 meters."


    If Qin Yan saw this, he would definitely award Qin Hanyue first prize for Sichuan opera face-changing.


    Qin Hanyue had nned to take Qiao Ying around the house after breakfast if she didn¡¯t continue resting.


    But when he left to take a phone call, Qiao Ying in the living room had disappeared.


    Qin Hanyue called her and she was already in the car¡ªQin Yan was driving her in Qin Hanyue¡¯s car.


    "Going home to bathe," Qiao Ying said.


    Qiao Ying had wanted to leave after Old Master Qin woke up in the afternoon, but she really didn¡¯t want to deal with the Qin family¡¯s elders and youngsters taking turns to thank her.

 Chapter 130: Qin Hanyu: My wishful thinking; She wants to settle accounts First

    <h4>Chapter 130</h4>


    Qiao Ying had just left when Qin''s Mother arrived.


    When Qin''s Mother heard that Qiao Ying had left, she felt a little resentful that Qin Hanyue had not kept her there. She had not yet properly thanked Qiao Ying in person.


    Qin Hanyue consoled her, "There will be opportunities in the future."


    He thought to himself: Qiao Ying probably left without a word because she did not want to deal with their effusive gratitude.


    Qin''s Mother said, "Ask her when she has time. When your father wakes up, your father and I will go to properly thank her."


    Qin Hanyue: "Okay."


    Hearing Qin Hanyue agree, Qin''s Mother felt relieved. She then asked, "Hanyue, how old is the youngdy?"


    Qin Hanyue: "Eighteen, her name is Qiao Ying, Qiao as in qiao mu (wood), Ying as in ying zi (shadow), she''s from Yun City. She has parents, a younger brother and sister. She just started her freshman year at Capital University, she''s a top student. President Zhang personally went to Yun City to recruit her when her college entrance exam results came out."


    She only asked for her age, but he said a lot.


    The two sisters-inw looked at each other, all with knowing reactions.


    Qin''s Mother smiled and said, "Tell your mother the truth, did you reject the Su family''s marriage proposal because of this youngdy? Are you two...?"


    Qin Hanyue nced at his two gossiping sisters-inw.


    He shook his head and exined, "At the moment, I have a one-sided affection for the youngdy. As for her feelings towards me... She''s still young, emotional matters are too early for her. In short, I''m still pursuing her."


    It would be inappropriate to ruin the youngdy''s reputation when nothing was settled.


    The two sisters-inw were quite surprised. After all, with Qin Hanyue''s background, ability and looks, this situation was unreasonable. No one couldpare to him in all aspects.


    Qin''s Mother asked, "Does she look down on you for your age?"


    Qin Hanyue: "..."


    If it was Qin Yan who had asked this, Qin Hanyue would have twisted his head off right there to kick around like a ball.


    The eldest sister-inw said, "Older men are more caring. There''s a saying, ''old husband and young wife.'' Besides, thirty is the age when a man should be established. It''s just the right age."


    The second sister-inw added: "That''s right, a man''s age matters the least."


    Qin Hanyue said, "She''s not a superficial person."


    Qin''s Mother said, "As long as she doesn''t mind your age, that''s good. I was really worried you would end up alone. Knowing that you like someone puts my mind at ease. She seems good in every way - looks, personality - I like her."


    Qin Hanyue nodded slightly. "Definitely."


    The second sister-inw said, "Pursuing a girl takes some effort. Youngdies like a sense of ritual at this age. You have to cater to her preferences."


    Ritual sense? She always handles things decisively. She doesn''t like fancy, long-winded things.


    Cater to her preferences? That might be difficult. After all, the things she likes... Qin Hanyue suddenly thought of something.


    God''s equipment - she would probably like that.


    That afternoon, around dusk, Old Master Qin, who had been in aa for nearly a year, woke up in bed.


    Qin Hanyue immediately called Qiao Ying.


    After dialing, he realized that Qiao Ying, who did not sleep wellst night, might be resting. He was about to hang up but fortunately did not.


    Qiao Ying was awake and answered his call.


    Faintly, he heard the sound of her typing on the other end of the phone, her speed very fast, unlike doing homework or ying games.


    In the vi, Qiao Ying wore a Bluetooth headset, monitoring the two people on the screen talking -


    Wei Qingyuan: "Counting the time, Qin Zhengfeng probably only has these two months left. Qin Hanyue is a filial son. When his father dies, Qin Hanyue will definitely be overwhelmed and unable to handle both sides, exhausted physically and mentally. I''ll take the opportunity to make a move on him. In one or two years, after he dies, his two elder brothers and still unmarried younger generation will not be threatening. By then, with the people we''ve arranged inside the Qins to coordinate an inside and outside attack, within three to five years, I don''t believe we can''t take over the Qins."


    Qiao Ying: So Qin Hanyue''s father''s poison was indeed administered by this old guy. He even wants to poison Qin Hanyue.


    No matter what, Qin Hanyue would never have imagined that the phnthropist he was chatting pleasantly with at the auction two days ago was the one who poisoned his father.


    Teng Yan: "A few days ago when Qin Zhengfeng was critically ill, he had a rushed surgery. Then he was hurriedly taken back to the Qins. I don''t know if he''s still alive."


    Wei Qingyuanughed and said, "They actually dared to operate. This Qin Hanyue really is gutsy. Don''t worry, the person who can solve the Blue Sea Hawthorn poison is already dead in the South China Sea. Qin Zhengfeng will undoubtedly die."


    Then he asked, "How are the preparations I asked you to do?"


    Teng Yan: "Father, rest assured, everything is ready. Dark Shadow''s branch in the Capital City will show themselves to meet with us in two days."


    Wei Qingyuan nodded: "JOKER let me take over Dark Shadow''s branch in the Capital City, but didn''t give me any real power, nor allow me topletely leave Dark Shadow. There''s no such good thing in the world. Since he is unkind, I have no choice but to be unjust. In two days, try every means to draw over this branch. I want it for my own use to start my own faction."


    Upon hearing this, Qiao Ying couldn''t help sneering. Herughter was full of sarcasm.


    This old guy''s ambition was really something else. Not only did he want the Qins, he even had ideas for Dark Shadow.


    He was already almost in the coffin, yet still had such great ambition. She really didn''t know whether to praise or mock him.


    So Dark Shadow was going to have an internal conflict? What a pity the old guy Red Heart K wouldn''t get the chance to participate in this internal strife. She had to settle her score with the old guy first.


    On the phone, Qin Hanyue heard Qiao Ying''s sudden coldugh and asked puzzledly, "What''s the matter?"


    "I just remembered something funny. No other issues, goodbye Mr. Qin." Qiao Ying said, then hung up.


    Teng Yan: "Father, we''ve only made the first move against the Qins. There are too many uncertainties. If we can''t draw over Dark Shadow''s branch and JOKER notices disloyalty, I fear we''ll be attacked from both front and back."


    Qiao Ying: At least this adopted son has some capability.


    But he didn''t think that his adopted father only had so many years left to wait.


    Wei Qingyuan: "You''re still young. You can take it slow and steady. I''m old, I don''t have that much time to wait."


    Teng Yan: "Father, don''t worry. I will definitely handle this properly."


    After being hung up by Qiao Ying, Qin Hanyue called for Qin Yan.


    "Investigate Wei Qingyuan?"


    Hearing Qin Hanyue ask him to investigate Wei Qingyuan, Qin Yan was surprised.


    He wondered: Is he certain he wants to investigate the old Wei, not the young one?


    That night, from Teng Yan''s calls with his subordinates, Qiao Ying, who had bugged Teng Yan''s phone, learned the location of Wei Qingyuan and Dark Shadow''s meeting -


    Wei Qingyuan had bought a cruise ship.


    The meeting location was on this cruise ship, on the prosperous river flowing through the center of Capital City.


    The old guy was very wary. The security system used in his home was extremely expensive so it was inconvenient for Qiao Ying to monitor him at all times.


    But the old guy trusted his adopted son Teng Yan very much. He handed all matters to Teng Yan. From Teng Yan''s phone, Qiao Ying learned a lot.


    One interesting thing was - the so-called phnthropist was actually using charity as a front to amass wealth.


    The money was never donated. It all went into the old guy''s pockets.


    The National Day holiday was over.


    Qiao Ying didn''t go to school and took two days off. She tinkered around in the vi for two days.


    The two days passed quickly.


    It was the day Wei Qingyuan met with Dark Shadow''s branch.


    Qiao Ying was prepared and ready to go.


    Tonight on the cruise ship, there would be an unprecedented grand banquet.

 Chapter 131: Jo Ying: "I came to catch up with old friends"

    <h4>Chapter 131</h4>


    Under the night sky,


    the lights were justing on.


    The moat that spanned the entire city, with a width of 150 meters and a perimeter of 5,840 meters, cut across the two banks facing each other from afar.


    On the river were five or six luxury cruise ships, with upper ss socialites in gorgeous dresses holding champagne sses, starting their nightlife on deck, arousing much envy from the people watching by the shore.


    By the riverside was also docked a blue and white cruise ship.


    Compared to the other cruise ships, this one, which had not yet begun operating, was deathly silent. asionally one could see staff members dressed in ck suits walking around on it.


    The lighting was also not as bright and colorful as on the other boats, but it was thergest of all the cruise ships, with a full five levels,pletely overshadowing the others in size and appearance.


    Even just sitting there motionless, it was still extremely eye-catching.


    People continuously boarded the cruise ship, walking steadily and dressed low-key. They were all men, giving the impression that they were staff on the cruise ship. In any case, they did not look like tourists.


    Around 10 o¡¯clock,


    the cruise ship moved,


    slowly heading towards the center of the river.


    The music hall was ying soothing pure music. Cautious Wei Qingyuan did not even hire a band or piano yer. Besides the shadows on the ship, the only ones left were his own people.


    However, Teng Yan was still uneasy.


    On the fourth level,


    in the luxury suite,


    Wei Qingyuan sat facing two others.


    Teng Yan picked up a bottle of red wine, opened it, and poured for the three.


    ¡°Father, you two talk slowly. I¡¯ll go outside and take a look.¡±


    Putting down the wine, Teng Yan left the suite and shut the door.


    Then he started inspectingyer byyer: ¡°All of you be vignt and keep your eyes peeled, don¡¯t miss any unusual signs.¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    The well-trained bodyguards were stationedyer byyer, patrolling around.


    No one noticed that there was an additional person on the cruise ship.


    No one knew when that delicate figure boarded. Right under their noses, she passed through every corner of the ship as if no one was there,


    randomly walking past them without a hint of sound.


    Qiao Ying looked as if she was just strolling through a backyard. In her hands she carried a backpack, which after one round on the ship, was emptied.


    Casually throwing away the now empty backpack into a corner, Qiao Ying dusted off her hands. Stuffing both hands into her pant pockets, her steps became even more leisurely.


    ¡°You guys, go down to the third floor to entertain guests. I¡¯lle over after I finish patrolling up here.¡± Teng Yan waved his hand to have the few people on the top deck go down.


    Then he continued his inspection.


    The corridor up ahead was a bit dark, one section nketed in shadows. A petite figure with a high ponytail stood by the railing, appreciating the scenery while drinking, utterly carefreely.


    Teng Yan was shocked. His footsteps cautiously approached.


    ¡°Miss Qiao?¡±


    The weather had started cooling down after National Day. On the moat at night, the wind was strong, blowing at the clothes on one¡¯s body noisily.


    Qiao Ying turned her head to look. Half her face was obscured in the shadows, a faint smile on her face. ¡°Mr. Teng.¡±


    She thought: ¡°I¡¯ve been waiting a long time for you.¡±


    The stray hairs on her head were slightly messy as they were blown around.


    ¡°Miss Qiao, what are you doing here?¡±


    Teng Yan narrowed his eyes slightly, his tone gentle but dangerous.


    He walked towards Qiao Ying, one slow step at a time, his hand behind his back secretly clenched into a fist.


    Qiao Ying: ¡°I got lost.¡±


    Teng Yan: ¡°Lost? Has Miss Qiao been up here for a long time?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Quite some time.¡±


    Teng Yan: ¡°How did Miss Qiao get on board?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Same as yesterday, I walked on.¡±


    She had already wandered around yesterday night.


    Teng Yan¡¯s eyes shed sharply. His hand behind his back took out a dagger tucked into his waistband while his mouth said: ¡°It¡¯s easy for a girl to get drunk drinking such strong spirits.¡±


    Qiao Ying nced at the wine in her hand and cocked her head slightly. Her tone was innocent but her eyes were full of mischief as she said: ¡°But I¡¯ve poisoned all the other alcohol, this is the only bottle I can drink.¡±


    Teng Yan was greatly shocked. Forgetting about the uninvited guest in front of him, he turned to go down to the lower levels.


    Qiao Ying dashed forward in a sh.


    Teng Yan heard the sound and was turning to check while sensing that fierce momentum. He shifted his body, wanting to dodge.


    Teng Yan knew his own skills were decent. He was far from those assassins that came and left like ghosts in the dark world, but his abilities were still at the mercenary level.


    He could not believe that his skills were no match for this girl who looked so delicate and gentle, notsting more than three moves against her.


    Qiao Ying opened up a storage room behind her. From the boxes inside she pulled out a nylon rope, unhurriedly tying up the unconscious Teng Yan.


    Then she patted Teng Yan¡¯s face. ¡°Be more careful in your next life.¡±


    Stepping out of the storage room and pulling the door shut behind her, she headed down from the fourth level.


    On the fourth level,


    inside the suite,


    Wei Qingyuan personally poured wine for the other two sitting with him.


    The two were frightened and declined: ¡°We can do it ourselves, for you to serve us like this is truly ttering. We cannot ept.¡±


    Wei Qingyan smiled. ¡°It¡¯s no big deal. I already have one foot out of the shadows. You don¡¯t need to treat me like this. Not to mention, I have always seen you as my own children. What¡¯s wrong with a father pouring some wine for his kids?¡±


    Mu Ying lowered his head slightly. ¡°No matter if you have left the shadows or what position you hold, you will always be our teacher.¡±


    Fei Ying echoed his agreement.


    Wei Qingyuan: ¡°With you saying this, I can rest easy in my old age. So what are your thoughts on what I said earlier?¡±


    The two looked at each other, remaining silent without responding.


    Wei Qingyuan: ¡°Mu Ying, Fei Ying, among you ten with ¡®shadow¡¯ in your names, the two strongest were Blood Shadow and Feng Ying, who both died while on missions. As your teacher, I really do not want to stand by helplessly and watch you follow in their footsteps.¡±


    Neither spoke.


    Wei Qingyuan continued. ¡°I have devoted over half my lifetime to the shadows. Yet in the end, JOKER treats me like a thief, not allowing me to leave the shadows but also not giving me any real power. If, after ten or twenty more years, you can still keep your lives and make it to my position, your oue will be the same as me¡ªending up as puppets.¡±


    Wei Qingyuan: ¡°The Qin Family in the Capital City is already under my control. It will soon change ownership to take my surname of Wei.¡±


    Upon hearing this, both revealed looks of astonishment towards Wei Qingyuan.


    Wei Qingyuan smiled. ¡°As long as you are willing, the Qin Family will belong not just to your teacher, but also to you.¡±


    ¡°I only want you to serve me. I am not asking you to betray the shadows. Young men, have foresight. With your capabilities, you should not limit yourselves to just the shadows. I can provide you with a much wider world elsewhere.¡±


    Wei Qingyuan: ¡°What do you think?¡±


    Just as the two did not know how to respond, the cabin door was pulled open from the outside with a loud bang that startled them.


    Wei Qingyuan frowned, giving an admonishing look over, but the person who entered was not his adoptive son Teng Yan. Instead, it was someone Wei Qingyuan could never have imagined.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t expect Teacher Wei to be so well-versed in brainwashing when doing charity work. Even multi-level marketing would be sad to lose you.¡± Qiao Ying ced the bucket of gasoline she carried in her hand brazenly down on the floor. Pulling the door shut behind her, she looked towards Wei Qingyuan. ¡°It¡¯s truly a pity you didn¡¯t go into multi-level marketing.¡±


    ¡°You?¡± Wei Qingyuan looked at the neer in shock, his gaze sweeping over the bucket of gasoline she had brought in.


    Qiao Ying nced at the three people sitting at the table ahead. She smiled.


    They were all old friends.


    The Capital City branch of the shadows was actually managed by Mu Ying and Fei Ying. The branch with the strongest power was hiding two assassins from the numbered ¡°Shadows¡±.


    With Qiao Ying¡¯s smile, Mu Ying inexplicably felt a sense of familiarity. He could not help but ask Wei Qingyuan, ¡°She is...?¡±


    Wei Qingyuan did not answer him, his gaze fixed intensely on Qiao Ying.


    ¡°How did Miss Qiao get here? Could it be that Mr. Qin...¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Why bring up some Mr. Qin? Is Teacher Wei so wary of him? Didn¡¯t you say that the Qins were already under your control?¡±


    When Qiao Ying¡¯s words came out, the three exchanged a look, their auras instantly shifting.


    Unbeknownst to them, there was someone eavesdropping outside the door.


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Don¡¯t be nervous. I merely came to catch up with my old friends.¡±


    Wei Qingyuan¡¯s eyes were ice cold. ¡°Old friends? Why did Miss Qiaoe looking for friends and end up here? Could Miss Qiao¡¯s friends be here?¡±

 Chapter 132: Qiao Ying: I am your favorite child Ah; fall into the arms of Qin Han Yue

    <h4>Chapter 132</h4>


    ¡°Has Miss Qiao¡¯s friend been found?¡±


    ¡°Of course.¡±


    ¡°Noting along with Miss Qiao? No matter, I can send someone to invite Miss Qiao¡¯s friend over. ¡° Wei Qingyuan said with a smile: ¡°Since you are here, don¡¯t rush to leave. Sit down and have a drink with us.¡± He extended an invitation.


    He scolded Teng Yan in his heart: How could Teng Yan handle things like this!


    ¡°I wasn¡¯t in a rush to leave in the first ce.¡±


    Qiao Ying epted the invitation and walked over generously, sitting down.


    Wei Qingyuan looked at Qiao Ying taking her seat. His sagging eyelids hiding a pair of smiling eyes that seemed to spew venom. His hand holding the cane tightened. Killing intent shed through his eyes as he wanted to wring Qiao Ying¡¯s neck.


    But he heard Qiao Ying ask: ¡°How¡¯s the wine? Still good to drink?¡±


    The three men were shocked in an instant, thinking of something in the same moment. They felt a sudden twisting pain in their abdomens, with their entire chests burning up as well.


    Mu Ying and Fei Ying, who had drunk more, showed the most obvious reactions.


    Wei Qingyuan had only taken a small sip and hadn¡¯t felt anything yet. But seeing Mu Ying and Fei Ying¡¯s faces twisted in unbearable pain, he put away his fake benevolent expression, ¡°What did you put in the wine?¡±


    Qiao Ying thought for a moment, ¡°It doesn¡¯t have a name yet, but it originates from the ¡®Blue Seatangle¡¯ poison. Should we call it ¡®Purple Seatangle¡¯ or ¡®Red Seatangle¡¯? Which color do you prefer?¡± She asked innocently.


    ¡°Blue Seatangle?¡± Wei Qingyuan was horrified, ¡°How do you know about it...¡±


    Before Wei Qingyuan could finish asking, Mu Ying, who was sitting down, suddenly attacked Qiao Ying, reaching out to grab her delicate neck, trying to subdue her and force her to hand over the antidote.


    But Qiao Ying¡¯s skills were clearly unexpected to Mu Ying.


    Qiao Ying single-handedly grabbed Mu Ying¡¯s wrist while her other hand moved even faster to smash Mu Ying''s temple heavily into the wall beside her. A loud bang sounded as the wooden panels caved in.


    Her speed was astonishing. Mu Ying didn¡¯t even have time to react before his head was smashed against the wall.


    Qiao Ying looked coldly at Mu Ying, whose nose and mouth were bleeding, ¡°Leave the Dark Shadow and I can consider sparing your lives.¡±


    Only a few old fellows in the Dark Shadow knew that her genes were extracted. Mu Ying and the others didn''t know about it or participate in it. She could, in the spirit of their years together as fellow sect members, spare their lives.


    But Fei Ying attacked her at this moment.


    Qiao Ying repelled him with one hand. And when Fei Ying attacked her again, she swiftly took out a dagger from her waist and directly severed a tendon in Fei Ying''s hand.


    The bloody dagger nailed itself onto the table.


    Wei Qingyuan took a closer look - this dagger belonged to Teng Yan.


    But right now Wei Qingyuan had no mind to care about the owner of the dagger. His eyes, like poisonous snakes, stared intently at Qiao Ying, recalling the moves she disyed just now.


    Her skills, why were they so simr to Blood Shadow¡¯s?


    With his wrist tendons and veins exposed, the flesh ripped open to the white bone from the profuse bleeding, Fei Ying leaned against the wall in pain.


    The toxins inside him also spread faster due to his intense movements. Blood flowed from all seven orifices on his face. And the burning in his chest made him feel worse than dead.


    ¡°You...what¡¯s your...rtionship with Blood Shadow?¡± Struggling with the intense pain, Fei Ying''s blood-filled eyes could hardly see the girl¡¯s face clearly anymore.


    Qiao Ying let go of the poisoned and painfully struggling Mu Ying, letting him flop on the floor like a dying fish.


    Qiao Ying said inly, ¡°Blood Shadow? You mean that killer who was captured by the Dark Shadow to be experimented on and died in Nanyang? The leader of all you people with the word ¡®Ying¡¯ added to your names?¡±


    She changed her words, ¡°Oh no, can¡¯t say ¡®captured¡¯, she volunteered.¡±


    ¡°...What did you say?¡± Mu Ying and Fei Ying looked at Qiao Ying incredulously, then nced at Wei Qingyuan.


    Wei Qingyuan¡¯s face darkened as he just sat there quietly, his sharp eyes kept trying to see something from Qiao Ying¡¯s body, but ended in failure every time.


    Qiao Ying raised an eyebrow slightly, ¡°Surprised? What did your organization tell you? That Blood Shadow failed her mission? And you believed it?¡±


    With blood flowing from his mouth, Mu Ying asked hoarsely, ¡°What experiment?¡±


    Qiao Ying said dismissively, ¡°No meaning telling people about to die.¡±


    Unable to endure the agonizing pain, Fei Ying stretched out a hand to Qiao Ying from his ce on the floor, ¡°Antidote...give us the antidote...¡±


    Qiao Ying said coldly, ¡°After I kill this old fe here, if you¡¯re still alive then, we¡¯ll talk about it.¡±


    Then she looked at Wei Qingyuan and said, ¡°What are you still waiting for, go ahead and attack me. I came here just to kill you.¡±


    ¡°On this cruise ship, apart from those bodyguards who are just decorations, most others have died. You living a few more minutes is letting you off easy.¡± Qiao Ying felt annoyed that he got to live longer by a few minutes.


    Wei Qingyuan let out a cold snort, ¡°No one capable of killing me has been born yet, with just you here?¡±


    As soon as he said that, his cane transformed into a lethal weapon as it unleashed fierce attacks towards Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying met the moves head-on without defending herself, each of her counters meant to kill the opponent with one hit, full of hatred to end his life then and there.


    The two tangled with each other, evenly matched for the moment.


    Qiao Ying¡¯s moves were big and bold, using her full strength in every hit.


    Inparison, Wei Qingyuan had to hold back.


    Apparently the poison had started taking effect in his body. Although he had only taken one small sip, just a touch of this poison could end his life.


    At first Wei Qingyuan¡¯s moves were vicious, fast and ruthless, intending to quickly defeat Qiao Ying and rush back for the antidote.


    But after exchanging blows, he was shocked to realize Qiao Ying¡¯s skills were at least on par if not better than his own. He didn¡¯t dare attack recklessly anymore and instead looked for chances to escape, nning to settle scores with Qiao Ying another day.


    But Qiao Ying didn¡¯t give him any opportunity at all.


    Wei Qingyuan quickly fell into a disadvantageous position, struggling more and more to withstand Qiao Ying¡¯s aggressive moves. His cane had long slipped from his hand.


    The girl¡¯s mocking voice rang out, ¡°Old fe, too many leisurely days makes your skills deteriorate badly.¡±


    Wei Qingyuan was furious and chopped at her vulnerable neck with a palm.


    But instead Qiao Ying twisted and broke his wrist.


    Wei Qingyuan cried out in pain and attacked again with his other hand.


    With both so exceptionally skilled, the absolute advantage went to the one with superiority.


    Qiao Ying dismantled his moves like breaking apart a toy.


    ¡°Too slow.¡±


    Qiao Ying dislocated one of Wei Qingyuan¡¯s arms.


    ¡°Way too slow.¡±


    She kicked and broke the shin bone in Wei Qingyuan¡¯s leg.


    ¡°Still too slow.¡±


    With one killing blow, she ruptured Wei Qingyuan¡¯s windpipe.


    Wei Qingyuan spewed out a mouthful of blood, his eyeballs bulging out as if about to pop out of their sockets. Qiao Ying then twisted and broke his one remaining intact arm, as easy as breaking dead branches.


    With all four limbs broken, Wei Qingyuan copsed on the ground, spitting blood from his mouth. Bleeding also started from his seven apertures. But Qiao Ying felt it wasn¡¯t enough.


    Compared to that half year she spent in the undergroundb, such injuries were far from enough.


    With great effort Wei Qingyuan raised his eyes to look at the girl standing expressionlessly in front of him like looking at a corpse. Her eyes held icy hatred towards him.


    For a moment, those eyes ovepped with another pair of eyes from his memory.


    Wei Qingyuan opened his mouth with great difficulty, making fragmented sounds from his ruptured windpipe, ¡°You...who on earth...are you...?¡±


    Their skills were exactly the same.


    He was too familiar with them, so familiar it made his scalp tingle.


    Hearing his question, the girl squatted down and leaned in close. Her beautiful eyes churned with frightening emotions.


    She smiled eerily, baring a mouth of cute little white teeth, ¡°My dear ¡®Father¡¯, you don¡¯t recognize me?¡±


    She got a little angry, her expression changing neurotically in a sh, the eerie smile still on her face but her fine brows furrowed unhappily, ¡°I¡¯m your favorite child!¡±


    Wei Qingyuan¡¯s wandering pupils suddenly shrank as he shook violently, like he had seen a ghost.


    Seeing his reaction, Qiao Yingughed.


    Parting her red lips, she spoke softly tofort him, ¡°My esteemed Red Heart K, don¡¯t panic. I¡¯ll soon send those old fellows JKOER down to apany you and have a reunion.¡±


    She wiped all expression off her face and stood up, picking up the bucket of gasoline by the door and sshing it around casually.


    She nced at the long dead Mu Ying and Fei Ying.


    If you want to me someone, you can only me your bad luck.


    Indifferently withdrawing her gaze, she took out a lighter.


    The lighter sparked a me. She looked at Wei Qingyuan, who was still breathing on the floor, and smiled satisfactorily.


    Turning around, she flicked the lighter behind her.


    Fire rose swiftly.


    The cruise ship had already descended into chaos. The bodyguards were looking for Teng Yan in a panic as the ship had docked back at shore.


    With the fire growing bigger behind her, Qiao Ying kicked away some bodyguards rushing at her and walked onto the deck, leaping down from the fourth floor to the third in one smooth jump.


    More bodyguards closed in behind her again.


    Qiao Ying looked back, with no time to entangle with them.


    She quickened her pace, about to leap down to cross the river and leave, but saw a familiar car driving over.


    The car speed was very fast.


    Almost the moment the car stopped, Qin Hanyue rushed out from inside, his gaze also locking onto the figure on the cruise ship in that moment, and he immediately rushed towards it with legs striding.


    Qiao Ying looked at that figure running over, and smiled.


    She immediately changed direction, using the momentum to leap down from the railing to the ground with one foot.


    The figure below sped up, rushing towards her with all his might.


    Then Qiao Ying fell into a warm embrace.


    "Boom!" A huge explosive sound rang out.


    Qin Hanyue didn''t even think, just turned around hugging the person, sheltering her in his arms, as the ming st erupted behind his back.

 Chapter 133: Qiao Ying: Only one can play; Qin Hanyue: Doctor Qiao help me press again

    <h4>Chapter 133</h4>


    mes shot up into the sky. Qin Hanyue felt waves of scalding heat blowing against his back, as if trying to melt him into a puddle. Even the air carried sparks.


    A burning piece of the cruise ship debris smashed down nearby, stirring up a cloud of dust. Qin Hanyue held the girl in his arms even tighter.


    He heard the girl in his arms speak lightly, as if she didn''t care at all. Her tone even carried a hint of excitement after the thrilling events. She told him, "There''s more than one bomb."


    Qin Hanyue looked at her and their eyes met.


    Qiao Ying jumped out of his arms and grabbed his wrist, running toward a car not far away.


    "Boom! Boom! Boom!"


    Explosions erupted one after another behind the two, the deafening sounds echoing as the night sky lit up in mes, silhouetting the two people running hand in hand.


    "Damn!" Qin Yan stood by the car, too shocked by the scene unfolding to get any words out.


    He came to his senses and quickly slipped back into the car to pick up the other two.


    In the rearview mirror,


    thergest, most beautiful billion-dor cruise ship on the moat was blown to smithereens in an instant. The surviving bodyguards on board desperately jumped into the river to escape.


    The scene drew cries of astonishment and onlookers from afar.


    Qin Yan kept ncing in the rearview mirror as he drove. "Holy shit, just how many bombs did they set? It''s still going off."


    After the explosions, thick smoke billowed up into the air. The cruise ship was gone. All that remained on the surface of the river were some broken hulls still burning as the panicked crowds already escaped, looking back in shock at the wreckage on the river, unsure of what had transpired.


    In the vi,


    Qiao Ying came out of the bathroom after a shower.


    Qin Hanyue stood silently in the room, his expression somber as he watched her wordlessly, his gaze shifting over the girl''s two slender, fair arms. There were several bruises and wounds from the earlier fight. Seeing them made Qin Hanyue frown unconsciously.


    Qiao Ying busied herself with drying her long damp hair. "Haven''t asked what Mr. Qin is doing here?"


    The corner of the man''s tight lips moved slightly. "Wei Qingyuan is dead?"


    Qiao Ying shared it like an amusing tale. "I burned him alive into a dried corpse." Clearly she was in a good mood.


    Qin Hanyue: "Why didn''t you let me know?"


    Qiao Ying: "Let you know what?"


    Qin Hanyue: "......"


    Seeing him not speaking, only staring at her as if enduring something, Qiao Ying waspletely unfazed.


    "You look quite angry. Should I prick you with a few needles to calm you down, Mr. Qin?" Her tone was even more vexing.


    Even knowing her temperament had always been this way, Qin Hanyue''s emotions were still easily affected by her casual words.


    Qiao Ying had only been joking, but Qin Hanyue actually started taking off his clothes directly. In a few quick motions, he took off his suit and held it in his hand, revealing the high-quality white shirt underneath.


    "Where should I prick?" he asked.


    He seemed to want to vent his emotions.


    Qiao Ying''s gaze shifted up at his taut expression as she slowed her movements drying her hair. Then she took two steps forward, raising her arm toward Qin Hanyue''s face.


    Qin Hanyue was filled with pent-up anger, but suddenly saw the girl stretch out her arm and press her soft thumb pad against the spot between his eyebrows, gently massaging.


    He stared nkly.


    Qiao Ying exined, "When you''re angry or in a bad mood, stimting the Yintang acupoint can secrete dopamine to make you happy."


    Qin Hanyue looked at her.


    Her thumb was a little cool against his skin.


    Whether it was due to the dopamine secretion or simply her action itself, in any case, he was easily soothed by her.


    Calming down, he realized he had been too anxious and lost hisposure toward her earlier.


    Qin Hanyue apologized, "I wasn''t angry about anything. I was just worried about you."


    Qiao Ying: "Oh."


    Qin Hanyue: "If this had only been your personal business, I have no right to interfere, but my Qin Family was also involved. I only wanted to help."


    Qiao Ying: "Did you find out anything?"


    Qin Hanyue: "The poison used on my father was from Wei Qingyuan."


    Qiao Ying: "How did you suddenly trace it to him?"


    Qin Hanyue looked into her eyes as he lifted his hand and grabbed her slender wrist, pulling it down and holding it in his palm, "You told me."


    Qiao Ying: "I did?"


    Qin Hanyue: "Yes."


    Qiao Ying showing up at the auction was too out of the ordinary. Once confirming she was targeting Wei Qingyuan, Qin Hanyue naturally became suspicious of Wei Qingyuan''s identity.


    At the time, he already had guesses in mind but wasn''t certain.


    Before he could think further, news came of his father''s critical condition.


    Qiao Ying had been making poison in theb then. Qin Hanyue guessed she was about to take action. For her to use poison, either her target was very powerful or had many people. She was ensuring absolute safety.


    So when his father''s poison was cured, he immediately investigated Wei Qingyuan. Sure enough, he discovered Wei Qingyuan''s identity was not simple. Unexpectedly, he discovered his father had run into Wei Qingyuan at a charity g around the time he was poisoned.


    Over this past year, Qin Hanyue had secretly investigated everyone he could, but he and Wei Qingyuan had always just nodded in greeting. With his father''s incident, Qin Hanyue couldn''t trace anything back to Wei Qingyuan at first.


    The deeper his investigation went, the more suspicious Wei Qingyuan''s identity and whereabouts appeared, including his adopted son''s background.


    He was in a rush and hadn''t confirmed Wei Qingyuan''s true identity yet when he learned Wei Qingyuan would show up on the cruise ship tonight.


    He immediately guessed Qiao Ying would likely take action.


    So he rushed over.


    After hearing Qin Hanyue''s ount, Qiao Ying didn''t say much, only looked at him approvingly and thought to herself ¡ª Smart.


    Qin Hanyue: "Was Wei Qingyuan one of Dark Shadow''s people?"


    Qiao Ying: "Yes."


    She went over to the sofa, opened up herptop, and yed a surveince video for him.


    It showed the conversation between Wei Qingyuan and Teng Yan discussing continuing to poison Qin Hanyue, as well as pulling Dark Shadow to their side tonight.


    Qin Hanyue didn''t care that they wanted to poison him again. He looked to her, his tone tense once more, "Everyone on board was from Dark Shadow?"


    He still felt lingering fear.


    Qiao Ying casually replied, "Just one who could fight."


    Aside from Yuying and Feiying, there were only seven or eight managerial level people on the third floor. What a pity not eliminating the strongest Dark Shadow branchpletely.


    Qin Hanyue was at a loss for words. He calmed himself before asking the other burning question, "Were you in such a rush to act because you didn''t want to miss this rare opportunity? Or were you worried about me and the poisoning?"


    Seeing the expectant look in the man''s eyes that he didn''tpletely show but genuinely had, after thinking for a moment, Qiao Ying responded with a nasal hum, "Hm... Mr. Qin helped me a lot. I''ll just treat it as owing you another favor tonight."


    He was so eager to owe her favors. Qiao Ying just casually helped him incur more debt. After all, owing Godfather Qin favors wasn''t something that could happen anytime.


    It would also improve his emotional well-being. Why not just go along with it? Naturally, Qiao Ying yed along.


    Qin Hanyue smiled, "And taking out people trying to poison me in the process? Avenging my father incidentally as well?"


    Qiao Ying learned a term from Huo Chengdong recently.


    Self-deception, though she didn''t listen closely to Huo Chengdong''s exnation. But it probably wasn''t too different from deceiving yourself.


    Qin Hanyue''s current behavior seemed quite fitting.


    Qiao Ying snorted inughter through her nose in response. In her heart she thought: "As long as you''re happy."


    Qin Hanyue: "Wei Qingyuan was ourmon enemy, yet you took revenge alone. Next time there''s this kind of action, let me know ahead of time. I can help out. At the very least, give me a chance to repay your favor."


    Qiao Ying realized Qin Hanyue was so eager to owe her favors as lead-up to this moment waiting for her.


    So she had fallen into his trap and pulled him aboard her ship?


    Qiao Ying: "Fine."


    In any case, she called the shots on operations. As long as she personally felt an action wasn''t dangerous, there was no reason to bring him along.


    Satisfied with the answer, Qin Hanyue felt relieved. He gently said, "I know you''re capable, but if possible, don''t take risks by yourself next time."


    Seeing the sincere emotion in the man''s eyes,


    Qiao Ying''s expression was a little awkward as she responded, "....Got it."


    She turned her gaze away and continued drying her hair.


    "Miss Qiao just said stimting the Yintang acupoint can secrete dopamine to make people happy. Doctor Qiao, could you press it for me again?" he suddenly said.

 Chapter 134: To Qin Han more eyebrow red Help Qiao Yi" chasing stars

    <h4>Chapter 134</h4>


    Upon hearing her words, Qin Hanyue turned his head and met her smiling eyes. She said, "The effect of acupuncture will be better. Mr. Qin, would you like to give it a try?"


    Her gaze was obviously mischievous, and the thought of her using slightly rough and forceful needle techniques on his father made Qin Hanyue involuntarily swallow his saliva. Nevertheless, he nodded and said, "Yes."


    A few minutester, Qin Hanyue descended the stairs, and Qin Yan, who was waiting on the first floor, hurriedly approached him. He immediately noticed the reddened spot on Qin Hanyue''s forehead and couldn''t help but point it out, saying, "Third Young Master, were you bitten by a mosquito?"


    Qin Yan was about to ask if he should buy some mosquito repellent for Miss Qiao, but he was frightened into silence by Qin Hanyue''s icy gaze.


    Inside the car, Qin Yan''s imagination ran wild, and he couldn''t help but ask, "Third Young Master, is Wei Qingyuan Miss Qiao''s enemy?"


    Wasn''t the corpse they dealt withst time sent by Wei Qingyuan? No wonder Miss Qiao went to the auction to "show her kindness."


    He thought to himself, "How big of an enemy do they have to be to use so many explosives? I''ve always thought that the consequences of offending their boss would be dire, but now it seems that offending Miss Qiao would be just as bad, if not worse."


    Tsk tsk, just a couple of days ago, they went to make friends at the auction, and in the blink of an eye, they blew someone up. It''s truly terrifying.


    Qin Hanyue replied, "Not only that."


    Qin Yan asked, "What else?"


    Qin Hanyue answered, "They intended to continue poisoning me, but she discovered it."


    Qin Yan thought, Does that mean Miss Qiao blew them up partly because of you? Is that so?


    Given Miss Qiao''s temperament, he couldn''t help but feel that it was highly unlikely...


    Qin Yan said, "Miss Qiao still cares about you."


    In truth, Qin Hanyue saw through the deception, but even though he knew Qiao Ying was telling him aforting lie, he couldn''t help but feel happy.


    At this moment, a sudden realization struck Qin Yan, and his eyes widened. He restrained his excitement and said, "Third Young Master, at that vige in Yi Saisi on M Continent..."


    He seemed to have discovered something extraordinary.


    Qin Hanyue edited a message on his phone without lifting his head and said, "I think you should try the method Miss Qiao mentioned."


    Qin Yan was taken aback and asked, "Huh? What method?"


    Qin Hanyue replied, "Snake tail stewed winter melon."


    Develop intelligence.


    Qin Yan: "..."


    What does that mean? Did he guess wrong, or did he guess toote? Most likely thetter... So, the Third Young Master knew from the beginning?


    No wonder they suddenly started talking about fireworks in the car. Thinking back to Qiao Ying''s seemingly delicate appearance, Qin Yan couldn''t help but feel embarrassed.


    Qin Hanyue sent a message to Qiao Ying: [You just jumped down like that earlier. Weren''t you afraid I wouldn''t catch you?]


    Qiao Ying quickly replied: [Mr. Qin is strong and muscr. Just by looking at your arms, it''s obvious that my judgment was correct.]


    The words sounded fake, but Qin Hanyue listened with delight.


    A faint smile tugged at the corners of Qiao Ying''s mouth as he gently touched his throbbing brow. His smile deepened with a hint of amusement.


    Qiao Ying tossed his phone aside, thinking to himself, "If he can''t handle this, he''s truly useless."


    The explosion on the cruise ship had caused a nationwide uproar.


    It made headlines in major news outlets.


    With Qin Hanyue''s "helpful assistance," the police came forward the next morning to provide an exnation in order to maintain public stability.


    They imed it was an idental incident caused by a fire in the cruise ship''s fuel tank and improper handling by the driver, and not a terrorist attack.


    The locals who witnessed the incident didn''t believe it for a second. How could such a powerful explosion be caused by a fuel tank fire?


    Moreover, they had clearly seen people on the cruise ship trying to escape, some even jumping into the water. Yet the police statement imed, "No innocent casualties." What a joke! Did everyone miraculously make it out unharmed?


    The incident became the topic of discussion at school.


    "Yingjie, have you heard? The moat was blown up by a cruise shipst night, and it turned to ashes!" Huo Chengdong, engrossed in his game, couldn''t help butment, "Do you think the police''s story about the fuel leak is nonsense?"


    Qiao Ying replied, "It''s normal for a fuel leak to cause a fire when the weather is dry."


    Huo Chengdong tightened his thin jacket and said, "Damn, it''s so dry these days. Yingjie, do you want to hear something I heard?"


    Huo Chengdong continued, "Could there really be terrorists? What do these terrorists look like? I''ve never seen one in all my years."


    On a private ind,


    JOKER asked, "Did Old K die?"


    "Boss, it''s not just Old K. Mu Ying and Fei Ying also died, and several managers of the Dark Shadow''s branch in the capital are gone."


    JOKER inquired, "Who did it?"


    "I''m not sure. The bodies are all in the hands of the police, so we can''t confirm whether they really died in the big explosion."


    JOKER said, "Explosion? It''s impossible for Old K and the others with their skills to be killed on a cruise ship. Find out for me!"


    The weather turned cold,


    Winter arrived quickly in the capital city,


    And these days, it was rainy and gloomy.


    Qiao Yi walked through the campus of Beijing University, dressed in a hoodie andyered with a long-sleeved shirt. His handsome appearance attracted many nces, and his outstanding looks made peoplepletely overlook his uneven and unusual gait.


    Everyone was curious about which department''s top student he was, thinking of approaching him for his contact information. Then they saw the previously aloof and taciturn young man suddenly smile at someone.


    Following their gaze, they noticed Qiao Ying responding to the young man.


    "Who''s that guy? Does he know Qiao, the campus beauty? What''s their rtionship? Qiao, the campus beauty, actually smiled at him."


    "This guy looks a bit young. May there be a May-December romance going on?"


    "I fell in love at first sight, even opened up my QR code... Hey, sis, that young man must be barely eighteen. If he falls into your hands, it''ll be a sin."


    "Such good looks, swoon-worthy. As expected, good-looking people hang out with other good-looking people. Hey, are they wearing couple outfits?"


    "Sis." Qiao Yi walked over and looked at Qiao Ying''s hoodie, which was almost identical to his own, and smiled.


    Qiao Ying said, "Do you have enough money? If not, I can transfer some to you."


    Qiao Yi replied, "I didn''t buy this shirt. Mr. Qin bought it for mest time, and I asked you about it, and you told me to keep it."


    Qiao Ying took another nce at the clothes on her younger brother. "Nice taste," she remarked. It seemed that she often bought clothes for her younger sibling.


    Qiao Yi asked, "Sis, why did you call me here?"


    Qiao Ying replied, "To introduce you to someone."


    Fifteen minutester,


    Qiao Yi looked at Xu Zhiyi sitting across from her, stealing asional nces at Qiao Ying beside her. Her lips sealed tightly, as if glued together.


    None of the three seemed like skilled conversationalists.


    "Hello, I''m Xu Zhiyi," Xu Zhiyi broke the silence, greeting Qiao Yi.


    "...Hello," Qiao Yi replied, feeling somewhat nervous as she looked at him.


    She leaned closer to Qiao Ying and whispered, "Sis, what''s going on?"


    Qiao Ying said, "Don''t you really like him?"


    Qiao Yi nced at Xu Zhiyi opposite her. Was her sister trying to help him pursue his dreams? Could this distance between them truly be bridged?


    Xu Zhiyi smiled faintly and said, "Don''t be nervous. I''m not as exceptional as you think, especially whenpared to your sister." He nced at Qiao Ying and continued, "And we''ve chatted on the forum before, right? Your name is Qiao Yi?"


    Qiao Yi nodded and replied, "Yes, I''ve watched all yourpetition videos."


    Xu Zhiyi said, "Really? It''s been many years since my elementary and middle schoolpetition videos. I feel honored."


    Finding amon topic, the two of them opened up and began to chat.


    Of course, they didn''t dare to discuss any math problems in front of Qiao Ying. That would be like carrying coals to Newcastle.


    Qiao Yi had sses in the afternoon, so the three of them only sat in the caf¨¦ for an hour. Before leaving, Xu Zhiyi took the initiative to exchange contact information with Qiao Yi and suggested keeping in touch.


    He also intended to apany Qiao Yi and Qiao Ying to the school gate, but Qiao Yi politely declined.


    Qiao Yi asked her sister, "Sis, is he... like Mr. Qin to you?"


    It was too obvious, and Qiao Yi couldn''t help but notice.


    Qiao Ying understood and replied, "I understand."


    Qiao Yi asked, "Hmm?"


    Qiao Ying said honestly, "I''m so outstanding. It''s normal for people to admire me, isn''t it? Why are youughing?" Isn''t it true?


    Qiao Yi shook her head and smiled, "No, I understand what you mean."


    Qiao Ying spoke frankly once again, "I''m better at math than him, so you should admire me more than him."


    As they chatted, Qiao Ying walked Qiao Yi to the school gate.


    Not long after Qiao Yi got into a taxi,


    she received a message from Qin Hanyue.


    Since they exchanged WeChat contacts, Qin Hanyue would asionally ask how she was doing. The usually reserved Qiao Yi found it somewhat challenging to respond.


    But today, it wasn''t a casual inquiry.


    Qin Hanyue: [Did you go to Peking University?]


    Qiao Yi was slightly stunned: [Yes, how did you know? Did my sister tell you?]


    Qin Hanyue: [I forgot to mention, I also graduated from Peking University. I asionally browse the forum, reminiscing about my student days.]


    Forum? Qiao Yi only then realized that someone had taken a photo of the three of them chatting in the caf¨¦ and posted it on the Peking University forum.


    How could she have received a message so quickly when she was still in the taxi? Was he really just an asional forum browser?


    Or did he live there?

 Chapter 135: The guest on the list gets ripped off by another five million.

    <h4>Chapter 135</h4>


    Qin Hanyue was clearly keeping an eye on the forum all the time to listen for news about his sister.


    The less straight balls Qin Hanyue hit, the more Qiao Yi understood his intentions.


    Feeling there was nothing that could not be said, he simply told him, "I have always admired the god Xu Zhiyi and taken him as a learning model. My sister took me to see him."


    Mr. Qin: "I was just asking casually, no other meaning, don''t get me wrong. So it turns out you like Xu Zhiyi, Qiao Yi!"


    Qin Hanyue thought to himself: Isn''t his sister more awesome than Xu Zhiyi? Howe he doesn''t worship his sister? A little boy''s mindset is somewhat difficult to guess.


    He didn''t know if this Xu Zhiyi had any inappropriate thoughts about the young girl. He''d better not have any.


    Mr. Qin: "I''m also quite good at math. If you have anything you don''t understand in your studies, if your sister doesn''t have time, you cane to me."


    Qiao Yi looked at the message Qin Hanyue sent and fell silent for a moment. After a while, he replied with a "Okay, thanks Mr. Qin."


    Then he immediately took a screenshot of their chat and sent it to his sister.


    Another phone call came in, it was his second sister Qiao Lingling calling again. The smile at the corner of Qiao Yi¡¯s mouth dissipated little by little.


    He held the phone without moving, neither answering nor hanging up, acting as if he hadn''t seen it, waiting for it to automatically hang up after no one answered. Qiao Yi still didn''t move.


    Sure enough, after a while, his mother''s phone call followed...


    Seeing the chat content, Qiao Ying was genuinely amused by Qin Hanyue''s enthusiasm.


    It reminded her of her student days.


    She knew without thinking that it was when Qin Hanyue had sent clothes to Qiao Yist time that he took the initiative to add Qiao Yi on WeChat. It was admirable for someone of his status to do these things.


    Just as she was thinking,


    A message came from Qin Hanyue: "When is Dr. Qiao free? My family has always wanted to invite you, the great benefactor, to dinner to thank you in person, especially my father, who keeps mentioning that he wants to meet you."


    Dr. Qiao? Just reading the words, Qiao Ying could imagine thezy and maic tone Qin Hanyue used when he said "Dr. Qiao".


    It seemed he was addicted.


    Give him an inch and he''ll take a mile.


    Before Qiao Ying could reply,


    Qin Hanyue followed up: "If Miss Qiao doesn''t like crowds, I can only arrange for my parents to meet Miss Qiao."


    He had even considered this for her, showing his sincerity.


    Qiao Ying: "Let''s see."


    Qin Hanyue: "Then thank you first for Miss Qiao''s kind consent. Bring your brother along when the timees, you set the time, I''ll arrange everything else."


    Qiao Ying: "Okay."


    Qin Hanyue: "The weather is getting cooler, remember to dress warmly."


    Principal Zhang was about to turn sixty soon, which was also his retirement age. His family wanted to hold a grand celebration for him.


    He himself had always advocated thriftiness and disliked unnecessary extravagance, but he couldn''t prevail against his family.


    When Qiao Ying was giving him acupuncture, Principal Zhang solemnly invited her.


    "Whether other peoplee or not doesn''t matter to this old man, but you must definitelye, Qiao. Originally I didn''t even want to hold this event full of empty pleasantries, if you don''te, this old man will want it even less."


    A couple days before Principal Zhang¡¯s birthday banquet,


    Qiao Ying went to a jewelry store.


    The store was not big, nor was it located in a prosperous area. The interior decorationcked the bright, modern look of jewelry stores in shopping malls. On the contrary, it gave off a sense of simplicity like a century-old shop, looking more like an antique shop.


    However, this seemingly ordinary little shop attracted Beijing''s famousdies and madams like moths to mes.


    Many of the items inside were rare treasures.


    Yet in this seemingly ordinary store, unbeknownst to most, the tea table for receiving customers was made of premium huanghuali wood worth tens of millions; the inconspicuousmp hanging above came from the design of an international master;


    That set of tea sets was a collectible beyond valuation. The tea leaves brewing inside were hundred-year-old tea cakes. As one entered, the carpet under one¡¯s feet was a handmade Persian import.


    The cheapest thing in the entire store was probably the items openly disyed in the disy cases...


    Qiao Ying entered the store, and the owner, who was over fifty, smiled and came up to greet her, "You must be Miss Qiao right? Please have a seat."


    Owner: ¡°Our boss specifically instructed me to serve you well. Whatever catches your eye, feel free to take it."


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Is your boss doing well recently?"


    Owner: "Thanks for your concern. Very well. Miss Qiao why note upstairs and rest your feet for a bit? I¡¯ve already brewed hot tea."


    Qiao Ying: "No need, I¡¯ll take the item and be on my way."


    "Please wait a moment, I¡¯ll go get it for you right away." The owner turned and instructed a shop assistant, then went upstairs himself.


    The young shop assistant quickly brought over a cup of hot tea.


    While waiting, Qiao Ying casually looked around the disy cases.


    Seeing that she had looked at a piece of jade several times, the shop assistant, very perceptively, took out the item.


    ¡°This is top-grade Zhengyang green Burmese jadeite that has just been shipped over from Myanmar the day before yesterday.¡± The shop assistant enthusiastically and professionally introduced it to Qiao Ying.


    ¡°I¡¯ll take this.¡± A woman walked in and said.


    The shop assistant looked over and greeted with a nod, ¡°Miss Su you¡¯re here, please take a seat.¡±


    Su Lingwei walked over. ¡°I want that piece of jade you¡¯re holding.¡±


    After speaking, she looked at Qiao Ying unpleasantly, ¡°What a coincidence seeing you again.¡±


    Miss Su?


    Among the prominent families of Beijing, there was probably only one with the surname Su who could make that list. So if she was not mistaken, this should be Su Qingyu''s cousin, the one who was almost engaged to Qin Hanyue before.


    Qiao Ying looked up at the other party and casually nced at her twice.


    She didn''t recognize this face in her mind, but from the woman''s voice and her words, it wasn''t difficult to guess that this woman was the unlucky loser she had outbid at the auctionst time.


    What a small world.


    The shop assistant smiled embarrassedly, ¡°Miss Su, this jade is currently being viewed by this customer. Please wait a moment.¡±


    Su Lingwei curled her lips disdainfully. ¡°Her? Look at her, does she even look like she can afford it?¡±


    Hearing Su Lingwei¡¯s words, the shop assistant couldn''t help but nce at Qiao Ying, then back at Su Lingwei, wanting to speak but hesitating.


    She thought to herself: This Miss Qiao is a VIP guest that the boss personally instructed to serve well. How could she not afford it?


    "Lingwei, don''t be rude." A woman walked in and gently admonished Su Lingwei.


    She turned to Qiao Ying apologetically, ¡°Youngdy, I¡¯m truly sorry. She hasn¡¯t been in a good mood recently. Please don¡¯t take offense.¡±


    ¡°Mom why are you apologizing to her? It¡¯s a free market. She didn''tplete the purchase anyway. What¡¯s wrong with me buying something normally?¡± Su Lingwei nced at Qiao Ying and said, ¡°Besides, she can¡¯t afford it anyway.¡±


    The woman was about to try persuading her,


    When Qiao Ying nced at the jade¡¯s price tag at this time and casually said, ¡°This jade is two million eight hundred thousand.¡±


    ¡°What, didn¡¯t get to bid enoughst time at the auction? Still want topete with me? Fine, I¡¯ll add five hundred thousand.¡± Su Lingwei leisurely thought to herself, let¡¯s see if I can scam her this time!


    When she can¡¯t take out the money to buyter, I¡¯d like to see her keep pretending.


    At thest auction, Qiao Ying had crashed into her line of fire and made her a huge loser in front of so many people. Su Lingwei had held this grudge till now.


    Looking at Qiao Ying¡¯s pretty face, Su Lingwei felt even more unhappy inside and her desire for revenge grew. She thought that as long as she dared to raise the price once, she would make her the unlucky loser again.


    But Qiao Ying simply turned to the shop assistant and said, "Package it for her."


    Imagining how Qiao Ying would soon embarrass herself, Su Lingwei was stunned for a moment. ¡°What do you mean?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Highest bidder wins. You¡¯ve won.¡±


    She thought to herself: With this temperament and brains, no wonder Qin Hanyue would have wanted to be engaged to her after drinking snake gall dder soup with bitter melon.


    The shop assistant was a little confused and also somewhat amused.


    Su Lingwei''s face was ugly. ¡°Can¡¯t take out the money so you¡¯re trying these little tricks huh? Same asst time at the auction. Are you some kind of scammer?¡± She turned to nitpick the shop assistant, ¡°Has Lin Yuxuan''s business gotten so bad that you need scammers posing as customers?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°What, can¡¯t afford it so you want to renege?¡±


    ¡°You think everyone¡¯s as broke as you pretending to be rich.¡± Su Lingwei took out a card from her bag and pped it on the table. ¡°Let me tell you, even if I bought this whole shop, I, Su Lingwei, wouldn¡¯t even raise an eyebrow.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°No one¡¯s stopping you.¡± Not my damn business.


    The shop assistant looked at the card on the table. She thought to herself, we¡¯ve never made sales this way, people always negotiate the price down. This is the first time I¡¯ve seen someone raise the price.


    Just then the old owner came down cradling an expensive-looking box. ¡°Miss Qiao, I¡¯ve brought down the item you wanted.¡±

 Chapter 136: I own this place Birthday Party, Narrow Circle.

    <h4>Chapter 136</h4>


    The old store manager greeted the Su family, then put his gaze back on Qiao Ying.


    "This jade was previously deposited in our head office by you. We''ve carved it ording to your request and it just arrived yesterday."


    The old store manager carefully opened the box. Inside was a piece of unblemished white jade, much finer than those in the disy based on its lustre and translucence.


    Mrs. Su realized this was no ordinary piece. "What beautiful jade. It must be rare?"


    Store Manager: "You could say it''s hard toe by."


    Su Lingwei looked at the white jade in the box, only now realizing what a foolish thing she''d done earlier.


    The old store manager took out another small box. "Also, these earrings made from the leftover scraps of that piece of jade. Please take them as well, Miss Qiao."


    Just then, Su Lingwei said, "I want that piece of jade."


    The woman said helplessly, "Lingwei, stop messing around."


    Store Manager: "Miss Su, this jade belongs to Miss Qiao."


    "She bought it? How could a country bumpkin like her afford it? Stop pretending. You''re clearly scamming customers."


    The old store manager didn''t know what had transpired between them, but Su Lingwei said it was unrted to their shop. Still, he couldn''t ignore it since the youngdy was a friend of his boss.


    "Miss Su, I think there''s some misunderstanding here. Miss Qiao is our guest and important customer." The store manager''s smile faded slightly.


    Su Lingwei: "Important customer? Her? Just tell me how much the jade costs."


    Store Manager: "This jade belongs to Miss Qiao. And it''s not for sale even if she didn''t want it. We wouldn''t sell it to anyone."


    Su Lingwei: "What shop doesn''t sell its wares? I''m buying it today no matter what. Are you selling or not, Lin Yuxuan?"


    Qiao Ying took her things and left, telling Su Lingwei: "They don''t have the right to sell it because it was my jade to begin with. Also, this shop used to belong to me too before I gave it back to the boss."


    Upon hearing this, the old store manager and young clerk nced at each other in surprise and deeper respect.


    Because the names on their VIP list were no ordinary people.


    Su Lingwei scoffed. "You owned this shop? Hrious. You really lie through your teeth¡ª"


    The old store manager ignored Su Lingwei. "Tell your boss to cklist her. Also, add 500,000 to the price if she wants to buy back that jade."


    "Understood. Please take care," the manager said as Qiao Ying left.


    Su Lingwei shouted at Qiao Ying''s back. "Who do you think you are? What right do you have?"


    Old Store Manager: "She has every right."


    He told the clerk, "Help the customer pack up the jade."


    He no longer addressed her as Miss Su.


    Su Lingwei was livid. "Offend our Su family? Are you trying to put Lin Yuxuan out of business?"


    The old store managerughed. "I''m afraid your family doesn''t have that capability."


    Su Lingwei: "You¡ª"


    The woman pulled her daughter back. "Lingwei, stop making a scene. The boss of Lin Yuxuan is very mysterious and powerful. Don''t offend them."


    _


    Headmaster Zhang usually lived alone in a small courtyard near the school, only going home during the holidays.


    With so many guests today for his birthday banquet, it was naturally held at the Zhang family home.


    Guests continuously streamed in. Zhang Chengyong was quite prestigious nationwide. As a prominent family, paired with the prominent inw Xu family, many important figures in the capital came to celebrate his birthday.


    In the hall, Zhang Chengyongughed and weed guests one second, thenined to his family the next: "I''m busier as the birthday boy than when I''m teaching sses."


    He put on an amiable smile again. "Chairman Su, haven''t seen you in a while. You came too?"


    "As long as peoplee. No need for gifts."


    "Grandpa Headmaster." Su Qingyu followed her father.


    Zhang Chengyong: "Good good! How have your grades been recently?"


    Su Qingyu: "Why do you and Dad only ask about my grades instead of how I''m doing or if I''m happy?"


    Zhang Chengyongughed. "Oh then, are you happy nowadays?"


    Su Qingyu: "Of course! It''s your birthday today."


    Zhang Chengyong: "Don''t randomly make bets with people next time."


    Su Qingyu: "......"


    Su Qingyu''s father patted her head affectionately. "Go find Lingwei and your friends. I saw the Huo kids came too."


    I''ll chat with Headmaster Zhang.


    "Oh." Su Qingyu thought: No way would she y with that brownnoser Huo Chengdong.


    She had walked two steps when she saw Xu Zhiyi arrive. She was about to greet Xu Zhiyi when she heard him ask Zhang Chengyong: "Grandpa, did you invite Qiao Ying too?"


    Zhang Chengyong patted Xu Zhiyi''s arm and said softly. "Do your bestter and treat Qiao well. Seize this chance."


    Upon hearing Xu Zhiyi ask about Qiao Ying, Su Qingyu scowled and humphed before leaving.


    Huo Chengdong hated these kinds of asions, especially at the headmaster''s home. He limply followed his grandfather inside.


    Stuffing his hands in his pockets sullenly, Huo Chengdong suddenly glimpsed a ck luxury sports car at the end of the line of luxury vehicles.


    His legs moved unbidden towards it.


    "F*ck! F*ck! F*ck! No way, a Koenigsegg One:1?" Huo Chengdong eximed the whole way there.


    He practically smushed his face against the car, circling it while drooling over it.


    Huo senior hobbled over swinging his cane. "I''ll beat some human speech into you instead of f*ck this, f*ck that all day. You''ll rot your mouth off. Get your ass inside before I beat you under that car."


    He swung at Huo Chengdong''s legs twice.


    Having endured it often, Huo Chengdong didn''t react to the pain. His eyes were only for the sports car, feverishly excited as if he wanted to ster himself onto it.


    "Grandpa, this is the One:1 I kept telling you about. The one you didn''t get for mest time! It''s real!"


    He looked around wildly. "Which boss owns this awesome beast?"


    Elder Huo was furious at Huo Chengdong''s monkey antics. "Obsessed with cars day and night. Why can''t you be more like your sister? Come inside with me now or I''ll beat you under that car."


    "You guys go first. I''ll go inter. I''ll wait for the owner."


    "Do you want to lose your life before going in?"


    Qiao Ying tucked the car keys into her pocket and headed inside the banquet hall.


    Wearing afortable hoodie, sneakers, and casual clothes, she was worlds apart from the formally dressed guests filling the hall.


    With a leisurely almost nonchnt air, she was jarringly out of ce.


    The guests looked her over, curious which family this country girl belonged to and if she was also here for the birthday party.


    "Must be Headmaster Zhang''s student."


    "What a beauty. Sweet and gentle at first nce. Wonder what her background is. I quite like her if it''s suitable."


    "Why dress like thating here? No manners."


    "It''s her again. Why is she here?" Su Lingwei stood up the moment she spotted Qiao Ying entering.


    What narrow roads fate has.


    "Who?" Su Qingyu followed her line of sight to see Qiao Ying. "An unsophisticated country bumpkining dressed like that. You can take the girl out of the country but not the country out of the girl. Nouveau riche without an ounce of ss."


    "You know her?" Su Lingwei asked.


    Su Qingyu: "Schoolmate. New student this year. I lost a year''s worth of red envelope money to her in a betst time."


    Su Lingwei: "What bet? She swindled your money too?"


    Su Qingyu: "Ugh, I don''t wanna talk about it."


    Oblivious to the "too" her cousin had uttered.


    Su Lingwei: "No wonder she can afford those high-end ces. So the money came from you."


    Sure enough, she was bad news. iming to be the original owner of Lin Yuxuan. How long had Lin Yuxuan existed? And her age?


    Those shameless people at Lin Yuxuan were clearly targeting her Su family.


    Holding a ss of wine, Su Lingwei headed straight for Qiao Ying.


    Su Qingyu: "Sis, what are you doing?"


    With the crowd, Qiao Ying saw Zhang Chengyong entertaining guests and figured she''d greet himter. She looked for a ce to sit when her nemesis appeared.


    "You again? Who let youe here? Do you know what kind of ce this is?" Su Lingwei blocked Qiao Ying in front of her.

 Chapter 137: Poured Su Lingwei a face; Su Zhan looked at Qiao Ying that face

    <h4>Chapter 137</h4>


    Qiao Ying thought that this was Principal Zhang''s birthday banquet and it would not be good to make any trouble, so she ignored it and walked away. As a result, this action angered Su Lingwei even more: "Who allowed you to leave? I''m talking to you, stand still."


    "Didn''t you hear me telling you to stand still? Are you deaf?"


    Su Lingwei refused to let go and followed her, but the other partypletely ignored her. She was annoyed and quickly blocked Qiao Ying''s path.


    Looking at Qiao Ying''s pretty face, she acted on impulse and directly sshed the wine in her hand towards Qiao Ying.


    Unexpectedly, as soon as she moved, the other party also moved.


    Qiao Ying raised her hand to block Su Lingwei''s action directly, sshing the liquor back onto herself.


    Su Lingwei shrieked, immediately attracting many eyes.


    "Isn''t that the young miss of the Su family? I heard she has an unruly temperament. Who is so blind that they actually dare to ssh wine on her?"


    "What''s going on here?"


    "This girl is in trouble now."


    Several whispers sounded.


    There was wine on Su Lingwei''s face and chest. The wine slid down her cheeks and the makeup she had carefully done for two hours was destroyed.


    Having been pampered since she was a child, Su Lingwei couldn''t believe that she, the young miss of the Su family, had actually been publicly sshed with wine and lost so much face.


    She looked at Qiao Ying with fiery eyes, as if wanting to eat her.


    "Damn!" She raised her hand to hit Qiao Ying.


    The crowd was slightly shocked.


    "Stop!" A thick and powerful voice rang out, stopping her scoldingly.


    Su Lingwei looked up to see Huo Lord walking over with big strides, holding his cane, standing between her and Qiao Ying like a mountain.


    Huo Lord scolded Su Lingwei with a barrage of questions: "What''s wrong with you? Why are you bullying this girl? Which family are you from? Are you from the Su family? Call your parents over here and let me ask them how they taught you."


    Su Lingwei was a little frightened by Huo Lord''s momentum.


    She immediately retorted, "It was her who sshed me."


    Huo Lord''s eyes widened angrily: "You''re still lying. This old man saw it very clearly that you were the bully."


    Huo Chengdong came over: "Sister Ying, are you alright?"


    Huo Jingyue also came and asked concernedly: "Qiao ssmate."


    Qiao Ying slowly put her hands back into the big front pockets of her hoodie. In her heart she thought if this Huo Lord had shouted two seconds slower, something would have been broken on this Miss Su.


    Qiao Ying: "Your grandfather is in good shape."


    Huo Chengdong: "I''m kidding. Just at the door, I got hit by him twice. My dad got beaten by him yesterday too."


    Huo Jingyue reached out and hit Huo Chengdong: "Talk about your own embarrassing things. Don''t talk about dad''s."


    Huo Lord''s voice boomed: "Daring to bully people like this in front of so many people, I wonder what your behaviour is like in private."


    "What''s going on here?" Hearing the noise, Su Lingwei¡¯s father rushed over.


    "What''s the matter? Why are you so angry, sir? Please calm down." Seeing Huo Lord, Su Father looked at his daughter.


    Huo Lord pointed his cane at Su Lingwei: "Is this your daughter? Ask her to say what she just did."


    Father Su asked his daughter, "Lingwei, what happened?"


    Having never been scolded by an outsider like this, Su Lingwei felt frustrated and wronged at the same time, and even more aggrieved: "I..."


    Su Lingwei couldn''t say it.


    Huo Chengdong helped her: "Chairman Su, your precious daughter just wanted to ssh someone with wine, but was blocked by the other person and got sshed in the face herself, then got angry out of humiliation and wanted to hit someone until my grandfather caught her."


    After listening, Su Father recognized Qiao Ying next to Huo Chengdong and guessed that it was rted to the auction incidentst time. He knew his daughter¡¯s temperament well, and didn¡¯t even need to ask how the conflict started.


    Su Father looked at his daughter angrily and disappointedly: "You..."


    Hearing the discussion from the guests around them, Su Lingwei wished she could find a hole in the ground and drill into it. She lowered her head and cursed the Huo family and Qiao Ying in her heart.


    Su Father said, "Apologize to her."


    Su Lingwei couldn''t swallow her pride.


    Su Father said, "I''m telling you to apologize. Did you hear me?"


    "This girl is so lucky. Who doesn''t know that Huo Lord hates bullying the most? If not for Huo Lord''s support, she would have been bullied miserably by the young miss of the Su family today."


    While the guests were talking,


    Zhang Chengyong and Xu Zhiyi came over with arge group of people: "Qiao ssmate? What happened here?"


    Huo Chengdong, doing good deeds thoroughly, exined it again.


    Seeing Su Lingwei¡¯s humiliated appearance, he gradually raised his voice, wishing he could use a loudspeaker to tell every person at the scene.


    Su Father quickly apologized to Zhang Chengyong for disturbing his birthday banquet.


    Zhang Chengyong raised his hand to stop him, his face slightly sinking: ¡°Chairman Su, you should apologize not to me."


    Hearing Zhang Chengyong¡¯s reaction, the guests said: ¡°It looks like this girl is Zhang¡¯s favorite student. He is protecting her.¡±


    Zhang Chengyong: ¡°Besides, ssmate Qiao is my old man¡¯s honored guest today that I invited with great difficulty.¡±


    The crowd was shocked: ¡°Honored guest? What is this girl¡¯s background?¡±


    ¡°With Principal Zhang¡¯s status, even Master Qin would have to give him face. Who could be harder to invite than Master Qin?¡±


    Huo Chengdong looked at Qiao Ying and said, "Honored guest? Are academics so popr now?¡± Solving math problems makes one so awesome?


    Su Father looked at Qiao Ying.


    Su Lingwei didn''t expect that this poor wretch who took taxis everywhere, deceiving money from people, would be Zhang Chengyong¡¯s honored guest.


    In the end,


    Under his father''s firm tone, Su Lingwei reluctantly apologized to Qiao Ying.


    Su Lingwei felt humiliated. She had never suffered such a great humiliation before. After apologizing, she ran out of the banquet hall.


    "Your daughter really doesn''t know any better. No matter what private grievances, she should look at what day and what asion it is today. Relying on her family¡¯s support, she didn''t learn well at all."


    As Huo Chengdong expected, after scolding Su Lingwei, Huo Lord also educated Su Father.


    Huo Chengdong watched with joy until his grandfather''s artillery fire swept towards him. He heard Huo Lord continue: "I hate these spoiled brat kids the most."


    Huo Chengdong silently put away his silly smile.


    Su Father also feltpletely humiliated. After apologizing for his daughter, he bid farewell to Zhang Chengyong.


    Su Qingyu slipped away with him. Seeing that her father who went out to make a phone call hade back now, she didn¡¯t know what had happened and squeezed to the front.


    Su Qingyu lifted her skirt and slipped over to pull him: "Dad let''s go back."


    Su Zhan said his daughter was ignorant.


    "The banquet hasn''t even started yet, how can we leave now? Why is everyone gathered together over there? Are they cutting the cake?" Su Zhan stretched his neck to look inside again, but suddenly saw Qiao Ying inside.


    Su Zhan was stunned and looked at the girl in disbelief.


    This face...

 Chapter 138: Qiao Ying threw out the car key; Ying sister, that is Qin Hanyue

    <h4>Chapter 138</h4>


    The girl stood in the crowd, with delicate eyebrows and indifferent expression.


    That fair and slightly juvenile face ovepped with the gentle and virtuous appearance of the woman in his memory, with her every frown and smile.


    Su Zhan was in a daze when his daughter forcibly pulled him away, "Forget about cutting the cake, Second Uncle and the others have left already."


    If they don''t leave now, they would be embarrassing themselves soon as well. Thinking about Lord Huo''s fierce scolding, Su Qingyu pulled her father out with even more effort.


    The Xu brothers came to Qiao Ying''s side and voiced their concern.


    Huo Chengdong stepped forward to block Qiao Ying behind him, with an irritating tone, "She''s fine, no need to be concerned, mind your own business."


    Seeing the hostility from Huo Chengdong towards him, Xu Zhiyi mistakenly assumed that Huo Chengdong liked Qiao Ying and saw him as a love rival. Little did he know it was because of Qiao Yi.


    Huo Chengdong had wanted to meet the little brother Qiao Ying mentioned, but Xu Zhiyi managed to get to her first. Since then, he had started to dislike Xu Zhiyi.


    Xu Zhil¨«: "We were just talking to Miss Qiao, what''s that got to do with you?"


    Huo Chengdong: "It''s got everything to do with me."


    Zhang Chengyong: ¡°Miss Qiao, are you alright? I¡¯m truly sorry for my inadequate hospitality as the host.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡±


    She inwardly ridiculed, does she look that easy to bully?


    Zhang Chengyong¡¯s attitude towards Qiao Ying made Lord Huo curious, "Old fellow, this youngdy is...?"


    Zhang Chengyong smiled at Lord Huo and said, "Old brother, you came personally to celebrate my birthday?¡±


    Lord Huo: ¡°Of course, us few old folks don''t have many years left, how could I note?¡±


    Zhang Chengyong guffawed, "Let me introduce you, this is Miss Qiao Ying. Youngster here saved mest time when my old illnes acted up and I almost died in the streets."


    Huo Chengdong sidled over, "Sis Ying, I didn''t know you¡¯ve done such good deeds as well!"


    Seeing his roguish grandson, Lord Huo was displeased, "What do you call her, you little rascal?"


    "Grandpa, she''s the top student in our school, even better at math than Xu Zhiyi." Great at racing, fighting, and even knows Cheng Jinyan, but of course Huo Chengdong didn''t dare say any of those. "I''m taking her as my academic role model, there''s nothing wrong with calling her Sis right?"


    Lord Huo harrumphed, "As long as you don¡¯t corrupt this youngdy, that¡¯s good enough. Who knows what crooked ideas you have about her.¡±


    Zhang Chengyong added, ¡°She¡¯s not someone so easily corrupted, Miss Qiao is very capable." Just then, he noticed his old symptoms acting up again, "Oh, here ites again."


    Right at that moment, Older Ming arrived.


    Although the Ming family was not a prominent one, Older Ming¡¯s prestige in the entire nation, especially in the capital, was no less than Zhang Chengyong¡¯s.


    Everyone has some health issues, and those of advanced age especially have difficult and misceneous illnesses. The richer one was, the more afraid of death, the more they cherished life.


    Older Ming never looked at one''s status when treating illnesses, helping those in urgent need or poverty without fear of the rich and powerful. Everyone held Older Ming in higher respect.


    The guests swarmed forward to greet him, but Older Ming casually brushed them off with a few words. Without managing a couple sentences, he rushed towards Qiao Ying, "Miss Qiao."


    "Oh you dide! Chengyong told me he invited you but I didn''t believe it. Didn''t expect you to reallye." Older Ming''s gaze was ardent. "It seems I have to n my birthday celebration properly next year as well. Just not sure if Miss Qiao would honor us with your presence then."


    As the guests watched several prominent characters fawn over Qiao Ying even more eagerly than if she was their own daughter, they began to guess at Qiao Ying''s background.


    "Just what is this youngdy''s background? Are there any prominent Qiao families in the capital or imperial capital?"


    "I was just saying this girl is lucky to have Lord Huo backing her, but now it seems..."


    Seeing Older Ming''s enthusiastic attitude towards Qiao Ying, Huo Chengdong gave her a thumbs up, "Sis Ying, awesome!"


    After Cheng Jinyan, they were already more receptive to Qiao Ying knowing Older Ming, and Older Ming treating her this way.


    But soon, Huo Chengdong would no longer be able to keep up...


    The Zhang and Xu families came up one after another to thank Qiao Ying for saving Zhang Chengyong. A blood vessel throbbed on Qiao Ying''s temple from seeing all those pping mouths.


    Fortunately Zhang Chengyong and his two grandsons knew Qiao Ying disliked such asions, and helped put a stop to it.


    Huo Chengdong suggested, "Sis Ying, let''s go over there and sit down."


    Qiao Ying nodded slightly, following the Huo siblings and taking a few steps. She felt an item in her pocket and took it out to pass to Zhang Chengyong, "A gift for your birthday."


    It was an exquisitely carved piece of white jade, threaded through with a lucky red string. It was casually taken straight from her pocket without any box or wrapping, looking shabbypared to the other guests''vish gifts.


    It did originally have a box, and quite a big one at that, but Qiao Ying found it troublesome so she threw the box away.


    Yet Zhang Chengyong received it delightedly, seeing at first nce this was no ordinary piece of jade at all.


    Realizing the item''s value, he quickly tried to return it, "This is too valuable, I don''t dare ept it. For you to even show up is a gift to this old man."


    Qiao Ying remarked, "Wearing this helps with sleep."


    "Oh?" Zhang Chengyong pulled his hand back upon hearing that. Due to the persistent headaches, he did have poor sleep.


    "It has this wondrous effect as well? Let me take a look." Older Ming reached out to grab it.


    Zhang Chengyong tucked it into his pocket.


    Qiao Ying followed the Huo siblings to find a less crowded spot to sit.


    Huo Jingyue seized the opportunity to ask Qiao Ying, "Miss Qiao, what does Lawyer Cheng like or have as hobbies?"


    Qiao Ying: "He likes challenge, in anything."


    People, events, objects,wsuits.


    Huo Jingyue immediately suggested, "Rock climbing? Paragliding?"


    Qiao Ying seriously questioned, "Where''s the challenge in those?"


    Hearing that, Huo Jingyue deted, "So those aren''t challenging enough?"


    Huo Chengdong scoffed, ¡°Sis, you¡¯re too fantasized. If even gangsters don¡¯t y those for entertainment, then what¡¯s left for us ordinary folks?¡±


    Huo Jingyue red at him, ¡°Shut up.¡±


    Seeing Huo Jingyue¡¯s lovelorn expression, Qiao Ying asked, ¡°Did the chat with him not go well?¡±


    Huo Jingyue sighed, ¡°On the contrary, too well.¡±


    Qiao Ying was baffled, ¡°???¡±


    On the verge of tears, Huo Jingyue exined, ¡°Just like when I saw him in ss, he was a gentleman and amiable, asionally even funny. But there¡¯s an intangible distance. I feel Lawyer Cheng only indulged me with his full attention out of consideration for you, Miss Qiao. Otherwise he wouldn¡¯t have given me the time of day. I¡¯m not as professionally capable as him, we¡¯re not on the same level. And I can¡¯t keep consulting him, because I think he wouldn¡¯t like girls much weaker than him.¡±


    Qiao Ying was at a loss over how to help.


    Huo Chengdong suggested, ¡°Sis, why don¡¯t you just join his gang? Wouldn¡¯t that give youmon topics?¡±


    Huo Jingyue stomped viciously on Huo Chengdong¡¯s foot. ¡°Go die.¡±


    Huo Chengdong yelped in pain, ¡°Wouldn¡¯t that work?¡±


    Qiao Ying countered, ¡°Wouldn¡¯t joining his firm be better?¡±


    Huo Chengdong had an epiphany, ¡°That makes more sense, safer too.¡±


    After venting some frustration, Huo Jingyue saw some friends arrive and went off to chat with them.


    Huo Chengdong took out two photos from his phone to admire for a bit before showing Qiao Ying, "Sis Ying, did you see that Koenigsegg One:1 parked at the entrance?"


    "Look at the bodywork design, the doors, the hood, and here... It''s the car of my dreams, and it''s parked right at the entrance! I saw it as soon as I got out of my car."


    Qiao Ying looked at the photos, Huo Chengdong''s selfies with the car. He even posed ridiculously.


    "I just got close to it, even the petrol smells heavenly! So hot! Just wondering whose car it is." As he spoke, Huo Chengdong nced around the hall at the guests.


    Just as he was specting, Qiao Ying tossed something in front of him.


    Huo Chengdong lowered his head for a look, "F*ck¡ª!¡°


    He immediately whipped his head back at Qiao Ying, then to the keys on the table, then back at Qiao Ying again.


    "Sis Ying, you¡¯re not kidding me right? It¡¯s a lighter right?¡±


    Seeing Qiao Ying''s silence, Huo Chengdong gasped. He hastily tossed his phone aside and stood up straight, wiping his sweaty palms on his clothes.


    Gingerly picking up the car keys, he lightly pressed on the remote.


    "Holy sh*t, real deal!" Huo Chengdong yelled out in excitement, feeling his heart race as he nced towards the entrance, wanting badly to rush out right now with the keys and test them on the car.


    Huo Chengdong suppressed his tion with effort, "Sis Ying, where did you get this? Borrowed or...?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Bought it.¡±


    Huo Chengdong stared with wide eyes: ¡°Bought? When did you buy it? This was released in 2014, you were still ying with mud back then, right? How did you get it? There are only six of these cars in the world, money alone can¡¯t buy it.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Like it?¡±


    When Huo Chengdong heard Qiao Ying ask this, he clenched the car key in his hand, looking at Qiao Ying full of expectation, and nodded.


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Since you like it, take another good look.¡±


    This sudden turn nearly made Huo Chengdong choke.


    ¡°Ohe on Sister Ying, take me out for a spin, just onep. In the future if you need little brother to help you with anything, even through fire or boiling water, little brother will be there for you.¡±


    ¡°Sister Ying, let''s go, just onep... onep...¡±


    Huo Chengdong grabbed Qiao Ying''s arm, shamelessly begging and making a scene for Qiao Ying to take the car out for a drive.


    As he was begging, he suddenly caught sight of a tall and straight figure walking through the door, and Huo Chengdong blurted out a swear word in fright.


    ¡°Damn! How did he get here.¡± His expression changed in a second.


    ¡°Sister Ying, look at that person, the tallest one, Qin Hanyue. The current head of the Qin family. The one Su Qingyu was bragging about getting engaged to his cousinst time. You know his name right, that¡¯s him.¡±


    Qiao Ying looked over, her gaze colliding straight with Qin Hanyue''s.


    ¡°Sister Ying he''s looking over here - don''t look at him, or you won''t be able to sleep tonight.¡± As soon as Huo Chengdong saw Qin Hanyue he became fidgety all over.


    Qiao Ying: ¡°That serious?¡±


    Huo Chengdong: ¡°You just arrived in the capital so you don¡¯t know. Here in the capital he might as well be the Son of Heaven. On the surface he seemsw-abiding, but in reality he¡¯s as shady as Cheng Jinyan. His methods are ruthless. Anyway he¡¯s not a good person. Those women are blinded by his looks and status.¡±


    ¡°Oh Sister Ying, it looks like he''s walking over here.¡±


    ¡°He really ising over. Sister Ying let''s go, let''s go somewhere else and leave this ce to him.¡±


    Huo Chengdong stood up straight, wanting to pull Qiao Ying away.


    Qiao Ying: ¡°What''s there to be scared of.¡±


    Having recalled that Qiao Ying was bold, Huo Chengdong suddenly had an idea: ¡°Sister Ying, how about we make a bet?¡±


    Qiao Ying looked at him.


    Huo Chengdong: ¡°If you can get him to voluntarily talk to you three sentences, I¡¯ll grant you one request.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Boring.¡±

 Chapter 139: Qin Hanyu: Which side do you want to touch The Guests are stunned.

    <h4>Chapter 139</h4>


    ¡°I knew you would think so. I know Sister Ying is amazing and beautiful, but unfortunately Qin Hanyue is indifferent towards women,¡± Huo Chengdong said with an I-knew-it expression.


    ¡°If you were a man, he might chat with you for a couple sentences out of appreciation for your personality and talent, but unfortunately you¡¯re a woman, so no chance,¡± Huo Chengdong said decisively.


    Qiao Ying was a bit embarrassed: ¡°Indifferent towards women?¡±


    Huo Chengdong: ¡°You don¡¯t know about it huh? To put it nicely he¡¯s chaste, but to put it bluntly, he probably has some issues.¡±


    ncing at Qin Hanyue who was stopped by guests in the distance, Huo Chengdong continued, ¡°Every year there''s people trying to send women to his bed, guess what happened?¡±


    Qiao Ying didn¡¯t respond.


    ¡°A real estate tycoon identally offended him before. He handpicked a woman to give Qin Hanyue as a gift, but the aftermath was even more disastrous.¡±


    ¡°After this incident spread, no one dared to y these little tricks with him. He might still be a virgin now,¡± Huo Chengdong sneakily added.


    A virgin...?


    Qiao Ying raised an eyebrow slightly. Her gaze turned to look at the man not far away two times over. Not knowing if she was amused by Huo Chengdong¡¯s daring words or pleased by that term, the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, making her expression be more lively and interesting.


    Qiao Ying picked up the ss of wine, wanting to drink it, but after sniffing the aroma she put it back down.


    ¡°If he really is chaste, I would actually admire him, but for someone in his position to still keep it, I don¡¯t believe it. I think he just can¡¯t do it, either he¡¯s afraid of women or he¡¯s impotent,¡± she said.


    ¡°Sister Ying, if you feel the previous bet didn¡¯t have enough challenge, let¡¯s change it: if you can have bodily contact with him and stille out unharmed, you can set whatever conditions you want. A handshake doesn¡¯t count!¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Just that? If I could...¡±


    Looking at the man who was declining guests¡¯ small talk all the way as he walked towards her again, her gaze fell on that extremely superior face.


    Qiao Ying blurted out, ¡°What if I could touch his face?¡±


    Huo Chengdong was startled at first, feeling Qiao Ying was bold.


    But then he shook his head: ¡°No, even if you dared I wouldn¡¯t dare let you touch. I still want you to teach me racing, I don¡¯t want you breaking your hands and feet. If you really provoke him, even if my grandfather and Principal Zhang plead for you, they might not be able to protect you. Let¡¯s not mess around anymore...¡±


    Just as Huo Chengdong was speaking, they suddenly heard the man''s maic voice ask: "What are you talking about?"


    Huo Chengdong gave a start. Looking up, he saw Qin Hanyue hade over at some point, standing tall in front of him. The shorter Huo Chengdong unconsciously stood up straighter.


    "Sister Ying--" He grabbed Qiao Ying''s arm again, wanting to pull her away.


    But he heard Qiao Ying say to Qin Hanyue: "He bet me that I couldn''t touch your face and still live afterwards."


    Huo Chengdong had a huge mental "WTF"!


    Wanting to stop Qiao Ying, but she had already finished speaking. Huo Chengdong panicked a bit, wondering if he should exin to Qin Hanyue.


    Qin Hanyue was also mentally going "WTF": What a wonderful thing!


    Qin Hanyue murmured in agreement, his eyes lowered as his deep gaze fell on the hand Huo Chengdong used to grab Qiao Ying.


    His expression unchanged, he asked Qiao Ying, "What are the stakes?"


    Qiao Ying: "Haven''t decided yet."


    Huo Chengdong: "..."


    Why did it feel like something was off between Sister Ying and this guy, not like how strangers talked to each other.


    Was this the calm before the storm?


    Qin Hanyue nodded slightly and said, "Then if I take initiative, can the stakes be increased?"


    Qiao Ying: "He doesn''t have anything worthwhile on hand to take out..."


    Before she finished speaking, the man suddenly leaned down, his sharp yet familiar aura approaching the girl. His seductive voice asked, "Where do you want to touch?"


    Looking at the exquisite face right before her eyes, Qiao Ying didn''t make another sound.


    The man''s eyes containedughter as he looked at the girl. His usually indifferent and deterring dark eyes now revealed tenderness.


    Qin Yan secretly looked around and wanted to tug on Qin Hanyue''s clothes. Young Master Three, restraint! Everyone is watching!


    Yet he also felt a mysterious sense of superiority: this bunch hadn¡¯t seen the world.


    The guests were curious about Qiao Ying¡¯s identity. Not a few intentionally or unintentionally paid attention to Qiao Ying standing behind the champagne tower, until Qin Hanyue''s appearance shifted everyone¡¯s focus. They went up one by one to greet him, wanting to gain some familiarity.


    But upon seeing His Lordship impatiently dismissing them all the way until he went straight to the girl, their gazes were brought back.


    The moment Qin Hanyue reached the girl and spoke to her, discussion immediately grew noisy.


    And then, the scene of the man in a suit with both hands in pockets, bending down as if to steal a kiss stunned the guests speechless.


    The chatter disappeared, the whole venue falling silent.


    Being so close, the impact was too great for Huo Chengdong.


    He was dumbfounded, and his hand grabbing Qiao Ying¡¯s arm also unconsciously let go.


    Who the hell could tell him what was going on!


    Old Man Huo was just listening to Elder Ming and Zhang Chengyong praise Qiao Ying¡¯s superb medical skills, mathematics genius, great personality: he looked at the seeminglypatible Qiao Ying chatting with his grandson in the distance, his thoughtspletelying alive.


    Hearing Zhang Chengyong say he wouldugh himself awake with joy if Qiao Ying could be his granddaughter-inw, Old Man Huo also wanted to poke his nose in.


    He thought that although his useless grandson couldn''tpare to Xu Zhiyi, his rtionship with this youngdy currently seemed better than Xu Zhiyi¡¯s.


    But when he looked over again, he froze.


    He blinked his undeteriorating eyes: was that... Young Master Qin Three?


    The Xu brothers wanted to quickly finish receiving the guests so they could go chat with Qiao Ying, when they suddenly discovered the guests were all frozen and staring at a spot as if seeing ghosts.


    Puzzled, they followed their line of sight, and saw this scene.


    Seeing Qiao Ying didn''t move and just looked at him, Qin Hanyue¡¯s voice lifted up slightly as he asked again, "Hmm?"


    Qiao Ying''s expression changed a bit. Her face didn''t reveal any particr emotion as she said, "No need, his pocket change isn''t worth my time."


    Qin Hanyue could only regretfully say, "Alright, if you ever need my assistance in the future, I''m happy to oblige."


    Then reluctantly he stood up straight again.


    Qiao Ying nced at him. "Mr. Qin is really enthusiastic."


    Qin Hanyue gave a wry smile. "Just doing my duty."


    He asked, "Have you greeted Principal Zhang?"


    Qiao Ying: "Mm-hmm."


    Qin Hanyue: "I had to briefly handle something that came up and arrivedte. I''ll go greet Principal Zhang and be right back."


    After speaking, he turned and left.


    Seeing Qin Hanyue walking away, Qin Yan looked at the things in his hands, then at Qiao Ying. Wanting to say something but couldn''t since Young Master Three was gone already. He could only continue holding the things and follow along.


    Seeing Qin Hanyuee over, Zhang Chengyong sighed, "Looks like it¡¯s not meant to be for my family."


    After Qin Hanyue greeted Old Man Huo and the others, they chatted a bit.


    Seeing Qin Yan holding a long box, Zhang Chengyong thought it was a birthday gift and asked the stunned Xu Zhil¨« to receive it, while saying, "You being here is good enough, what''s the need for gifts?"


    Qin Hanyue raised his hand to stop Xu Zhil¨« and exined, "The birthday present for you has already been delivered to the steward. This is something I brought for Miss Qiao."


    Qin Yan eximed internally: Such strategy!


    By not directly giving it to Miss Qiao earlier and deliberately bringing it over for them all to see first, it was to indicate his feelings for Miss Qiao and make some wishful thinking people be more self-aware.


    "Oh?" Zhang Chengyong looked at the thing Qin Yan was holding and asked, "This is wine?"


    Qin Hanyue: "Yes, it¡¯s wine."


    Zhang Chengyong was unhappy: "What do you mean by this? Is my Zhang family¡¯s wine not good enough for the table?"


    Qin Hanyue smiled and said, "That''s not my intention. She just has a picky palette.¡±

 Chapter 140: Joe Shadow: Take you for a ride; Look like the woman in the Photo

    <h4>Chapter 140</h4>


    Huo Chengdong looked at Qin Hanyue chatting with Principal Zhang and the others in the distance, gulped, and his brain buzzed.


    "...Sister Ying? He, you, do you know each other?"


    It seemed to be more than just knowing each other simply,


    The behavior of Qin Hanyue actively touching just now, and the look in his eyes when looking at Qiao Ying, and the tone of speaking to Qiao Ying...


    It couldn''t be, could it?!!!


    Qiao Ying: "Still quite familiar."


    Huo Chengdong almost kneeled. He couldn''t speak for half a day. He had just barely digested Cheng Jinyan, and Older Ming as well. Now there was another Qin Hanyue. Huo Chengdong was somewhat unable to ept it.


    "Sister Ying, how did you do it?"


    Qiao Ying opened her mouth, and gave an answer that looked genuine: "Making friends. As long as there is a consensus in taste, that''s fine."


    Huo Chengdong: Making friends? With Qin Hanyue?!


    And why did she sound so rxed and casual?


    "Sister Ying, aren''t you from Yuncheng? You just came to the capital for over a month, how could you..." Huo Chengdong couldn''t figure it out.


    Was it really that Qin Hanyue had taken a liking to Qiao Ying?


    As if right on cue, Qiao Ying said at this moment: "You just said he avoids women and fears assertive women. I feel there is a high probability of error."


    Helping to restore Qin Hanyue¡¯s reputation and image a bit,


    It was effortless.


    But it just happened to collide with what Huo Chengdong was thinking in his heart.


    It made Huo Chengdong unable to stop himself from thinking in that direction.


    Damnit, he had previously said what unfortunate woman could withstand Qin Hanyue, and said that women who only looked at Qin Hanyue¡¯s appearance were blind and fearless of death. What else had he said?!


    Huo Chengdong''s mind was a bit messy.


    Seeing Qin Hanyueing over again, he said, "Um... Sister Ying, I''ll go to the side to calm down. Just treat what I said about the bet as farting. Don''t tell him, don''t say anything no matter what."


    Qin Hanyue still wanted to "chat" with Huo Chengdong, but Huo Chengdong slipped away.


    Qin Yan: You ran fast enough.


    Seeing that Qiao Ying, who loved good wine, didn¡¯t have a single empty ss in front of her, Qin Hanyue knew that he had brought the right stuff.


    Qin Hanyue: "I brought you wine, would you like to try it?"


    Qiao Ying looked at the wine that Qin Yan had carefully taken out of the box, and slightly raised her eyebrows: A 47-year-old red wine from the Roman¨¦e-Conti vineyard, the year is good.


    Qin Hanyue poured her a ss.


    After Qiao Ying drank it, the wine was mellow and smooth, silky into the throat, the aroma filled the mouth, making people feel happy.


    Qin Hanyue: "How is it?"


    Qiao Ying: "Not bad, Mr. Qin is thoughtful."


    Qin Yan: Such an expensive wine is only rated as not bad. Young Master is right. She is picky. It really doesn''t seem easy to get Miss Qiao¡¯s favor.


    Qin Hanyue: "As long as Miss Qiao likes it, that¡¯s good. I don''t know much about wine. I¡¯ll study more when I get back."


    Qiao Ying''s mouth corner slightly curled up, but she didn''t say anything.


    After her ss was empty, Qin Hanyue was about to pour her another ss, but Qiao Ying stopped him: "I drove here."


    Qin Hanyue paused for a moment, then stopped the pouring action with a smile praising her: ¡°Miss Qiao is indeed aw-abiding citizen."


    Then he couldn¡¯t send her hometer. There would also be fewer opportunities to drive her in the future. And this wine...


    Just feeling a little disappointed, he heard Qiao Ying say, "Mr. Qin doesn¡¯t mind if I take this wine home to drink, does he?"


    The clouds cleared and the sun came out.


    Qin Hanyue replied, "This wine is for Miss Qiao."


    While they were talking,


    Xu Zhiyi came over.


    "ssmate Qiao, Mr. Qin."


    It was time to cut the cake. Xu Zhiyi came over to ask if they were going over. The question was directed at both of them, but his eyes were looking at Qiao Ying.


    After Qiao Ying declined,


    Xu Zhiyi left it at that and walked away before taking another look at Qin Hanyue.


    The polite yet cold gaze of the man mmed straight into each other.


    After a while, Xu Zhiyi brought over two pieces of cake.


    Feeling that she had stayed there long enough with the guests¡¯ attention on her, Qiao Ying was preparing to leave. The two bid farewell to Zhang Chengyong,


    then walked out of the banquet hall.


    Qin Yan drove the car over. But Qin Hanyue was in no hurry to leave.


    He was thinking that he would say goodbye to Qiao Ying before leaving.


    Soon, a top-tier sports car appeared in sight.


    "Wow¡ª"


    "This car..."


    The driver Qin Yan stuck his head out of the car window.


    Apart from Young Master, no young man shouldck interest towards such a cool and handsome sports car.


    Just as Qin Yan was wondering whose car this was, and thinking it was too shy, the car stopped in front of Qin Hanyue.


    The window rolled down to reveal Qiao Ying''s face.


    Qin Yan stared: "Miss Qiao?"


    Qin Hanyue: "Drive safely."


    But Qiao Ying asked him, "Do you have time, Mr. Qin?"


    Qin Hanyue''s eyebrows slightly raised: "Yes I do."


    Qiao Ying: "Let me take you for a spin. Want toe?"


    A pleasant surprise. Qin Hanyue: "It would be my honor."


    Seeing Qin Hanyue get into Qiao Ying¡¯s passenger seat with a smile he couldn¡¯t hide at the corners of his mouth, Qin Yan shook his head: Just look at that worthless appearance.


    The top-tier sports car drove out of the Zhang family gate into the night.


    Qin Yan enviously eximed: "Young Master is so lucky!"


    As soon as Su Zhan returned home,


    He went straight upstairs without going to check on his crying niece Su Lingwei. After asking the maid if old Madam had gone to bed, Su Zhan avoided the family. He pushed open the door to a wing room.


    Uninhabited for many years, the room was cleaned spotless butcked some vitality.


    After Su Zhan gently closed the door, he turned on the light and took out a key. Then he went straight to the bedside cab in the bedroom, opened the drawer, and took out a photo from inside.


    The photo was old and yellowed,


    In the photo, a young couple smiled at the camera. Their smiles were happy and sweet.


    The woman had a gentle and virtuous temperament, with shyness in her smile. She had the charm of a Jiangnan woman, butcked some momentum and individuality. It waspletely opposite to the aura of the girl he had seen at the birthday banquet just now. But this face was nearly eighty percent simr.


    Su Zhan confirmed that he hadn''t seen wrong. How could they look so alike?


    After Su Qingyu removed her makeup, she sat cross-legged on the sofa in the room with a face mask on, eating snacks while watching TV series.


    There was a knock on the door.


    Su Qingyu: ¡°Come in.¡±


    Seeing her father walk in, Su Qingyu said, ¡°Dad, why aren¡¯t you asleep yet?¡±


    Su Zhan sat next to her: ¡°Dad wants to ask you something.¡±


    Su Qingyu: ¡°What is it?¡±


    ¡°Just now in the car, you told Dad that Lingwei got into a conflict with a girl at the birthday banquet. That girl is also your ssmate.¡±


    ¡°Dad, I already said it was my sister looking for trouble with her. Grandpa Huo saw it and scolded her. Is my sister still crying?¡± Su Qingyu felt a little impatient.


    ¡°Dad knows. Dad wants to ask, isn''t that girl the very beautiful and fair-skinned girl standing next to Huo Chengdong?¡±


    Hearing her father praise Qiao Ying, Su Qingyu pouted.


    ¡°What''s her name?¡±


    ¡°Qiao Ying.¡± Su Qingyu reluctantly replied.


    ¡°Qiao Ying.¡± Su Zhan murmured, her surname is Qiao.


    ¡°How old is she? Where is she from?¡±


    ¡°A freshman, so eighteen years old. As for where... I think it was Yuncheng, anyway she''s from the countryside.¡± Su Qingyu thought about it.


    Eighteen years old, from Yuncheng.


    Su Zhan suppressed the thoughts in his heart, and said with a smile, ¡°You can¡¯t talk about others like that. There is no difference between high and low people. Going back a few generations, everyone came from the countryside. Since she is your ssmate, you should get along better.¡±


    ¡°I just don''t like country girls. It was a country girl who caused my big uncle to die like that, and made my grandma be like this.¡± Su Qingyu said, losing her appetite and throwing the snacks aside.


    Su Zhan sighed softly, ¡°For your uncle... things weren''t what you think. You were still young back then. Forget it, anyway, don''t mention your uncle in front of your grandma.¡±


    ¡°What about this ssmate¡¯s family? Have you heard her mention her parents or siblings?¡± Su Zhan cared more about this now.

 Chapter 141: Looking at the sea; Giving gifts; Su Zhan came to school to find someone

    <h4>Chapter 141</h4>


    Su Qingyu was puzzled for no reason: "Dad, why are you asking her?"


    Su Zhan smiled affectionately: "Dad is just casually asking. What''s wrong? Have you had some unpleasantness with this ssmate? Tell Dad about it."


    Being asked by his father, Su Qingyu thought carefully about the friction between her and Qiao Ying,


    At first, Qiao Ying took away her title of "the school flower", and she waspared by her ssmates in various ways, which made her feel a little dissatisfied.


    Then she learned that Qiao Ying was the elder sister of annoying Qiao Lingling. She subconsciously felt that Qiao Ying was as annoying as Qiao Lingling, but it didn''t seem to be the case.


    Later, she heard Qiao Ying boast, which she couldn''t stand to watch. But as it turned out, Qiao Ying really brought Cheng Jinyan over.


    Su Qingyu was generous in defeat. She was not resentful because of that one billion. Besides, Qiao Ying didn''t kick her when she was down and asked her to do a striptease.


    Although this bet was added by that bbermouth Huo Chengdong, if Qiao Ying was really petty, she would definitely not just let it go like this.


    After thinking it through, Su Qingyu felt a little awkward: "There''s no conflict..."


    Su Zhan said: "Then what''s the matter? That girl looks quite good to me. Besides, she was admitted from Yun City to Capital University, which means she is very outstanding. Why not try to make friends with her?"


    Su Qingyu said: "She took away my title of ''the school flower''."


    Su Zhan smiled and said: "Dad has always felt that being able to acknowledge the excellence of others is a very rare quality. Whether a person is beautiful or not is not solely determined by appearance. You have won so many major awards for piano and violin. Dad thinks you are also very outstanding. Appearance is just a bonus. Besides, Qingyu you are also very pretty, there is no need to care too much about vanity titles. Maybe the girl didn''t even care about the title of ''school flower'' at all. Dad thought that if there was a particrly handsome and outstanding ssmate when I was studying, I would want to be friends with him if I could. It would be so cool and give me face."


    Su Qingyu kept silent for a while, then said: "Xu Zhiyi likes her."


    Su Zhan gave patient advice: "Dad has always felt that it is very rare and valuable for a person to be magnanimous and more tolerant than ordinary people. If you can also have this quality, Dad will feel you are awesome."


    Su Qingyu: "Alright..."


    After talking with his daughter for a while, Su Zhan returned to his room but couldn''t fall asleep all night, with the two simr faces in his mind.


    The ck sports car shuttled through the night like a ghost in the dark night.


    Qiao Ying supported her chin with one hand,zily holding the steering wheel to drive with one hand, and said teasingly: ¡°Has Mr. Qin looked enough?¡±


    Qin Hanyue regained his mind. He withdrew his gaze from the girl and apologized: ¡°Sorry for my rudeness.¡±


    Qiao Ying moved her head slightly and nced at him twice.


    Qin Hanyue tried finding a topic: ¡°When did you buy this car?"


    It took Qiao Ying a while to say: "Bought it a long time ago, it had always been kept abroad.¡± Her Night Sir had it shipped to her thesest two days.


    Qin Hanyue unconsciously wanted to follow up and ask if she had been abroad except for M Continent, but thinking that Qiao Ying didn''t like others asking about her affairs, he held it back, suppressing all kinds of curiosity at the bottom of his heart.


    Looking at the neon lights outside the window, Qin Hanyue gently rubbed the dial on his left wrist with his right thumb.


    He suddenly suggested lightly: "Shall we take a walk on the beach?"


    On this rare asion, Qin Hanyue didn''t want to just sit in the passenger seat and wander around watching the scenery, then go home to sleep.


    Knowing Qiao Ying''s temperament, there would be no follow up after driving around this circle.


    Hearing this, Qiao Ying nced at him: ¡°I didn''t expect Mr. Qin is capable of living life.¡± She turned the steering wheel and changed direction.


    After careful consideration, Qin Hanyue said frankly: ¡°What if I say I just don''t want to miss such a good opportunity? Would Miss Qiao mind?"


    Could she understand what he meant by expressing it this way?


    Qiao Ying: "I understand."


    Qin Hanyue: "Huh?"


    Did she understand?


    Qiao Ying said: "If I were Mr. Qin, I would also want to spend more time with myself. After all, there aren''t many people as outstanding as me."


    Seeing Qiao Ying stating the facts with a straight face, Qin Hanyue didn''t know whether tough or cry. He just nodded: "What Miss Qiao said is very true."


    Was this narcissism? No, she was just stating the facts.


    Just as Qin Hanyue was feeling helpless that his subtle confession was blocked by her again without receiving any response at all.


    Qiao Ying suddenly said, "It¡¯s your freedom."


    Qin Hanyue looked at her in pleasant surprise. It seemed that she was not really ignorant about feelings between men and women.


    She yawned and said, "Since I took the initiative to invite Mr. Qin into the car, I can take you anywhere, not just the seaside, even the horizon."


    Qin Hanyue raised the corners of his mouth: There was still a chance.


    The seaside wind was strong. The salty sea breeze hit their faces and blew into their nostrils, blowing through their hair and scraping their cheeks.


    The two leaned against the car, looking at the surging waves on the sea.


    Qiao Ying had both hands tucked into her big pockets. Her long hair was blown into a mess. She squinted slightly with the sea breeze blowing down her neck into her cor.


    A suit jacket was handed over: "May I?"


    Following the hand holding the clothes up, only a thin shirt was left on his body. Then looking at his face.


    Qiao Ying reached out to take it. Qin Hanyue shook open the clothes and put it on for her personally, tucking it for her.


    The clothes wererge, wrapping her whole body, feeling a little heavy with his body temperature pressing on her shoulders. It dispelled the cold.


    "Doesn¡¯t Miss Qiao like the seaside? Or is today not the right time toe?" Qin Hanyue saw that her expression was very indifferent.


    Qiao Ying looked at the raging sea surface in the distance. The sound of the waves hitting the shore came one after another, making Qiao Ying extremely annoyed from the bottom of her heart.


    "There is nothing to like or dislike about this ce."


    She was just tired of the sound.


    Back then, she was locked in theb, unable to distinguish between day and night, just listening to the tides to judge the temperature difference to figure out time.


    Her years of training were on the ind. The leader of Hidden Shadow often lived on the ind as well. She went in and out for years, in short, she got tired of looking and listening. Waves were all she heard in her dreams.


    She didn''t hate it, but definitely didn''t like it.


    Seeing that she just didn''t like it, Qin Hanyue stayed for a while and then proposed to leave.


    Qiao Ying sent him back.


    Suddenly there was a sound, something fell under the car.


    Qin Hanyue bent down to pick it up. The space in the car was limited. Qin Hanyue was tall with long legs. He couldn¡¯t even stretch out his hands and feet when sitting, but fortunately his arms were also long. He picked it up and took a look. It was an expensive and delicate small box.


    Qin Hanyue said: ¡°This looks like a gift.¡±


    He had noticed this thing as soon as he got into the car, but never had the chance to ask about it until now when he casually asked as if in passing.


    "I gave Principal Zhang a piece of jade. This is the leftover material." Qiao Ying also took a look at what was in his hand, and remembering something, she added: "Mr. Qin can take it back and ask your mother if she likes it or not." She was toozy to deal with it.


    Qin Hanyue opened it. Inside was a pair of white jade earrings.


    He smiled: ¡°This would be my mother¡¯s favorite gift.¡±


    Madam Qin had already gone to bed. She was woken up by the sound of knocking on the door. Wearing a robe, she came out and saw her younger son.


    She wondered aloud: ¡°You¡¯re justing back now? Weren¡¯t you going to Principal Zhang¡¯s birthday banquet? Or did you go back to work overtime at thepany again?¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°No, I went to see the sea with Miss Qiao.¡±


    As soon as Madam Qin heard this, her eyes lit up.


    When Qin Hanyue took out the earrings, Madam Qin felt happy yet improper at the same time: ¡°Your father and I haven¡¯t thanked her properly yet, but now epting her gift would be too inappropriate.¡±


    Qin Hanyue said: ¡°It¡¯s appropriate.¡±


    That night, Qin Hanyue fell asleep in a good mood, but except for Qin Hanyue, Huo Chengdong, Xu Zhiyi, Xu Zhil¨«, Su Zhan, and Su Lingwei did not fall asleep well because of Qiao Ying...


    Early next morning


    Seeing Qin Hanyueing downstairs, Qin Yan thought to himself: I thought the Third Master would note home for the nightst night!


    The mysterious beauty with unknown background who showed up at Principal Zhang¡¯s birthday banquet and was also closely rted to the Zhang family, Xu family, Mister Ming, young master Huo as well as Qin Hanyue became spread in their social circle...


    A luxury car appeared at the gate of Capital University. Su Zhan got out of the car and entered the school.

 Chapter 142: Su Zhan meets Qiao Ying; make divorce

    <h4>Chapter 142</h4>


    Su Zhan did not know which college Qiao Ying was from. Even if he did, going to find her directly like that would be inappropriate. So he went to find Principal Zhang instead.


    "Forget it. Qiao is not a petty person and your niece has already apologized. Let''s putst night''s incident behind us," Principal Zhang waved his hand dismissively. "Chairman Su does not need to worry about it."


    He thought to himself: The Su brothers are quite decent, how did they raise children whock manners? It must be because they spoil them too much.


    Su Zhan sincerely said, "But I still want to apologize to the student in person. I hope you can help me out and give me a chance."


    Seeing how earnest Su Zhan was, Principal Zhang smiled. "For Chairman Su toe all the way here personally for this matter, how rare."


    He took out his phone. "It happens to be lunch time right now. Qiao should be free. Let me give her a call and ask."


    Principal Zhang called Qiao Ying and exined the situation to her. At first, Qiao Ying was reluctant to entertain this, but after Principal Zhang said a few words, she begrudgingly agreed.


    After hanging up, Principal Zhang said to Su Zhan, "Qiao asked you to go over. Please take a trip there Chairman Su."


    Su Zhan looked slightly surprised, then smiled and nodded. "Alright."


    Seeing his reaction, Principal Zhang thought to himself: Could he be expecting Qiao toe to him instead? Wishful thinking! Even if Qin HanYue came, he would still need to use his own two legs.


    Just agreeing to see him is giving face to his elder already.


    Su Zhan: "I heard Qiao is from Yuncheng. May I ask which district she is from?"


    Principal Zhang: "Why does Chairman Su ask?"


    Su Zhan: "To be honest with you, Qiao looks very simr to an acquaintance of mine. That''s also why I came to find her today ? to confirm if I was mistakenst night. Perhaps I know Qiao''s parents."


    An acquaintance?


    Principal Zhang thought about Qiao Shengquan''s honest simplicity and Li Lilian''s shrewdness. He felt it was unlikely they would be acquaintances of Su Zhan''s.


    "I''ve met Qiao''s parents," Principal Zhang shook his head. "They look nothing like Qiao at all. Chairman Su must have mistaken her for someone else."


    Even when Qiao was still chubby, she did not resemble them.


    Su Zhan then went to the cafeteria and saw Qiao Ying.


    She was sitting in a window seat, having just finished her lunch. She was typing on herptop when Su Zhan walked in and headed towards her. Seeing her face up close, he was momentarily stunned; it was an surreal feeling of d¨¦j¨¤ vu.


    "Qiao...?" Su Zhan spoke.


    The resemnce was uncanny. Just one look was all it took before Qiao Ying nced away again.


    Su Zhan collected himself and politely asked, "May I sit here?"


    She seems well-mannered.


    Qiao Ying indifferently replied, "Go ahead."


    Su Zhan sat down opposite her. His gaze studied Qiao Ying''s features intently. She really did look far too alike.


    Last night, he had wondered several times if his eyes were ying tricks on him.


    Sensing his stare, Qiao Ying looked up again and bluntly said, "You don''t need to apologize on your niece''s behalf."


    While her face resembles that person, their personalities are clearly poles apart. Despite her youth, this youngdy was unfazed and spoke decisively.


    She seems opinionated.


    Su Zhan smiled. "Qiao, I''m Su Qingyu''s father. My name is Su Zhan. Nice to meet you."


    Su Zhan: "Please excuse my intrusion. I hope I have not offended you bying uninvited. Although you said it''s unnecessary, I still want to apologize on my niece''s behalf. I''m truly sorry about what happened."


    Qiao Ying looked at him.


    "I heard that Qiao is from Yuncheng. It is very impressive for an out-of-town student like you to get into Peking University. You must be exceptionally outstanding."


    Qiao Ying sensed Su Zhan had ulterior motives beyond just apologizing. So she asked directly, "Was there something else?"


    Su Zhan came today just to confirm if he had seen wronglyst night. After all, doppelg?ngers aren''t so rare in this wide world.


    But now, seeing her again, all kinds of thoughts began swirling in Su Zhan''s mind.


    Acting on impulse, Su Zhan had an idea. "May I buy you a drink, Qiao?" He gestured to call the waiter over.


    "No need." Qiao Ying stood up to leave.


    She had no patience for such vague beating around the bush. Since Su Zhan refused to state his agenda, Qiao Ying was toozy to waste any more time entertaining this.


    Qiao Ying: "If there''s nothing else, I''ll get going."


    Su Zhan also stood up, clearly wanting to say something but unable to find the right words. He could only watch wordlessly as she left. For now, he didn''t dare make any rash assumptions, lest he make a fool out of himself.


    After leaving the cafeteria, Su Zhan called Second Brother to say he would be away on a business trip for several days, throwing out some random excuse.


    Once out of campus, Su Zhan got his assistant to drive towards Yuncheng.


    There were no flights to Yuncheng over the next two days. Su Zhan could only make the journey by car. He brought just one assistant and didn''t alert anyone else...


    After evening self-study session had ended, Qiao Yi turned on his phone, hesitating for a moment before doing so.


    As soon as it powered on, countless missed calls flooded in.


    Qiao Yi felt dejected.


    Just as he was lost in thought, another call came in.


    Ever since his transfer to the capital, calls from Mother and Second Sister had been relentless, with both taking turns to bombard him day and night.


    If he didn¡¯t pick up, the barrage of calls would be never-ending, easily reaching hundreds a day. And if he did answer, it would be non-stop weeping and emotional ckmail from Mother and Second Sister.


    WeChat was also constantly flooded with messages and video call invites from Second Sister, who even sent videos of Mother bawling to him...


    Qiao Yi bought a separate mobile phone, inserted his old SIM card into it, and left it in his dorm room, bravely allowing them to continue their harassment.


    He tried to avoid looking or listening, to focus wholeheartedly on his studies instead.


    But one was his biological mother, the other his elder sister by blood; Qiao Yi didn¡¯t have the heart to sever ties like Eldest Sister. Yet he also felt too overwhelmed to handle things. The tremendous mental and psychological strain made him feel on the verge of breakdown.


    But this time, the call was from Father.


    Qiao Ying had just returned to the vi when her younger brother called.


    "Sis, Mom and Dad want a divorce. I''d like to ask for leave to go back for a bit."


    Qiao Yi had not told Qiao Ying about Mother¡¯s and Second Sister¡¯s phone harassment. It was only now that things had escted.


    Qiao Ying asked directly, "What do you n to do when you go back?"


    There was silence on the other end before Qiao Ying heard her brother''s voice slightly trembling. "Sis... it was Dad who suggested the divorce. Mom wants Dad to fork out 500,000 and the house, plus custody over me..."


    Qiao Ying said, "What are you hoping to salvage there? Or are you trying to help Qiao Shengquan with the divorce?"


    Qiao Yi: "I don''t know..."


    Faced with his family of over a decade on the verge of shattering, Qiao Yi felt lost and helpless, struggling toe to terms with it.


    Qiao Ying said, "There are only two options here. If you don''t want them to split, if you want the family together, then let them continue making a scene ? don''t get involved."


    "Over the years, you''ve witnessed the kind of nonsense Qiao Shengquan has endured from Li Lilian. If you want them divorced, I can make that happen."


    Of course, she was not about to give Li Lilian 500,000.


    Qiao Ying added, "As for which parent you want to follow, that will be up to you. I can also make the arrangements if you want toe to me instead."


    Qiao Yi remained silent.


    Qiao Ying said, "Think it through first before letting me know your decision. I''ll handle things when I''m in Yuncheng. Focus on your studies for now."


    Qiao Yi: "Mm."

 Chapter 143: Su Zhan found Qiao’s home and took out proof

    <h4>Chapter 143</h4>


    "......Qiao Yi, Dad has decided that this matter may only be resolved in court. You can me Dad, resent Dad, and Dad will understand you. Dad is ipetent and has not been able to provide good living conditions for you three siblings. Not only have I let you suffer with me, but now I can''t even provide a home for you."


    "Dad didn''t go to school and doesn''t have the same ideas as you. For that matter with the exam questions, Dad felt it was just something between family members...ai..."


    "Later Dad thought about it. You are not the same as Dad. When Dad was little, the family was poor. I was willing to scrimp and save for you uncles first, wanting to give them anything good. Seeing your uncles eat well and live well made Dad happy. Other than life and death, Dad didn''t feel anything else was a big deal."


    "Dad isn''t biased towards your second sister, I just want you siblings to get along harmoniously. You are all Dad''s children, and Dad cares about all of you."


    "Now that your two sisters are fighting like this, Dad bears a lot of responsibility. Dad has let you down."


    Qiao Yi quietly listened to her father''s soliloquy through the phone.


    This was the first time in her life that Qiao Yi had heard her father say so much withoutining about anyone.


    Even about his wife whose behavior was so awful that even outsiders couldn''t stand to see it, he still hadn''t said a bad thing about her, and even felt that she had suffered following him.


    He told them not to me their mother.


    He always took the me upon himself. In the past when Qiao Yi saw her father being bullied by his brothers, she would also get angry at her father''s weakness and ipetence. But most of the time, Qiao Yi felt more distressed for her father.


    She had always known the pressure and difficulty her father endured.


    Qiao''s father: "Is your big sister doing alright?"


    Qiao Yi swallowed back her choking sobs: "...Good."


    Her fatherughed gently: "That''s good then."


    Qiao Yi: "Dad, divorce Mom."


    Justst night Qiao Yi had still felt confused and heartbroken. But now she was able to say this lightly and calmly.


    After hearing what she said, her father, who had been talking to her withughter the whole time, fell silent for a long time, before answering in a slightly choked voice: "...Thank you for understanding your Dad."


    Qiao''s father covered his face with one hand, wiping away tears: "...Focus on your sses. No matter who you''re with, you''ll always be Dad''s child. You and your big sister stay in Beijing and listen to her, okay?"


    In Yuncheng,


    The car pulled into the urban vige where the Qiao family lived, stopping at the gate of the Qiao residence.


    Su Zhan, who had been resting his eyes in the backseat, opened them. He looked out the car window: "Here?"


    He rubbed his brow which was fatigued after hurrying around for two or three days.


    "Yes, Mr. Su." The assistant quickly got out to open the door.


    Hearing they had arrived, Su Zhan perked up and leaned forward to get out of the car. Looking at the dpidated old courtyard house in front of him, Su Zhan also turned to look at the houses around it, all of which looked much better than this one.


    Su Zhan felt quite conflicted. After renovations, the house was still like this. What kind of ramshackle state had it been in before?


    Su Zhan just stood at the door, looking at the ce where Qiao Ying had lived since she was little. His heart ached with distress and self-reproach.


    "I''ll go knock on the door." The assistant knocked on the big gate of the Qiao residence.


    "Who are you looking for?" Li Lilian came out from a neighbor''s house.


    She looked Su Zhan''s group up and down. They looked prestigious with an extraordinary bearing and dignity. Their clothing also looked expensive, and then there was that car...


    Li Lilian craned her neck to look at the car. One look and she could tell they were either wealthy or influential. There was an 80 percent chance they hade looking for that ungrateful wench.


    She just didn''t know if they hade to give money or...


    Su Zhan: "Are you Madam Li Lilian?"


    Over the past couple days, Su Zhan had basically learned about the Qiao family''s circumstances. Now he recognized Li Lilian at a nce.


    This was the first time Li Lilian had ever been addressed so politely as Madam. Moreover, this man clearly had status. She immediately felt ttered and felt as if she had be an entirely different person all at once.


    She quickly popped thest peanut on the ground into her mouth. Li Lilian pped her hands and shook her shoulders. A smile spread across her face and her voice softened. "That''s me. How do you know my name?"


    "My surname is Su, I''m called Su Zhan. I''vee looking for you and your husband, Madam." Su Zhan held out his hand. "Pleased to meet you."


    In his youth, Su Zhan had been tall, handsome, and energetic. Now older, he exuded an even more mature charm. His bespoke suit gave him an upright look.


    Seeing the extremely gentlemanly and cultivated Su Zhan, Li Lilian shyly tucked back a strand of hair by her ear, feeling ashamed of herself.


    "Pleased to meet you too." She held out her hand to shake Su Zhan''s.


    Li Lilian''s voice grew even gentler and more deliberately ingratiating. "What have youe looking for me for? I don''t recognize you two."


    Su Zhan took back his hand politely. "May wee in to talk?"


    "Of course, pleasee in,e in." Li Lilian agreed readily, pushing the door open to warmly usher them inside.


    The only things that had been renovated in the old residentialpound were the enclosing wall and the floor tiles. The inside was still dpidated in a way Su Zhan found unimaginable.


    The wooden door, earthen walls, moss-covered steps, the threshing machine sitting in a corner that he had never seen before. There was still a water pump in the yard. After years without use it only further highlighted the destion of this house.


    The refrigerator and television in the living room looked garishly new and out of ce here. They were probably the only two valuable things left.


    Just now outside, he had seen the gold earrings Li Lilian wore in her ears and that she was dressed quite nicely. He hadn''t expected the inside to be like this...


    Li Lilian brought out tea leaves to brew some tea. She looked back to see Su Zhan slightly craning his neck as he looked all around.


    She thought to herself: Could it be a property developer who has taken interest in this house and wants to demolish it?


    Thinking of this possibility, it seemed quite likely.


    Li Lilian immediately became even more enthusiastic: "Stop looking. Come have some tea."


    Perhaps Li Lilian was being too noisy. She had made so much noise that she drew the room''s upant out.


    Qiao Lingling came out of the room in a huff: "Mom, what are you doing? Are you not letting anyone sleep? So annoying!"


    Su Zhan looked over.


    Li Lilian red at Qiao Lingling then grumbled softly: "Sleep sleep sleep, all you know is sleeping all day. Don''t you see what time it is now?"


    Su Zhan frowned.


    Li Lilian turned back with a smile pretending nothing had happened: "This is my daughter. Please excuse her rudeness for making you witness this."


    Su Zhan nodded. He knew. She looked skinnier than she did in the photos he had seen, and somewhat haggard as well.


    "Mom, who are they?" Qiao Lingling looked the two men over.


    Could they havee looking for that wretched fatty again?


    Li Lilian: "None of your business. Go back to your room."


    Qiao Lingling looked at Su Zhan again. She turned and closed the door without shutting itpletely, then hid behind the door eavesdropping.


    Su Zhan casually asked: "Isn''t today the weekend? Why hasn''t your child gone to school?"


    Pushed for time, Su Zhan had only investigated the basics about the Qiao family and didn''t know about the incident where Qiao Lingling had cheated on her college entrance exam questions and as a result got kicked out of Peking University.


    Li Lilian gave an awkwardugh: "My child is feeling a little unwell."


    You''re being weird, she thought.


    Su Zhan put down the tea in his hand and first asked: "Where is your husband?"


    When it came to Qiao''s father, Li Lilian waved her hand impatiently: "He went to work."


    Su Zhan nodded and asked: "Madam Li has three children, the elder two daughters are twins?"


    Li Lilian: "Ah, what''s the matter?"


    Su Zhan: "Your eldest daughter is called Qiao Ying and goes to Peking University?"


    Li Lilian looked Su Zhan up and down. "That''s right."


    So he wasn''t a property developer after all. He hade looking for that wretched girl again. Li Lilian''s enthusiasm faded by more than half all at once.


    Su Zhan: "She''s the one you gave birth to on March 8, ** year, at 6:20 PM at the health clinic. Correct?"


    Li Lilian thought this man was acting mighty strange: "What on earth is your business here? Why are you asking about all this?"


    Su Zhan ventured hesitantly: "I''ve met Qiao Ying before. She looks nothing like her twin younger sister there."


    Li Lilian: "Well doesn''t it say on TV that there''s something called heteropaternal superfecundation twins? That wretched girl used to be fat. You haven''t seen her before. She only lost weight this past summer."


    Su Zhan: "Wretched girl?"


    Li Lilian: "Mister, what exactly is your business here?"


    Su Zhan took some documents and reports from his assistant and ced them on the table.

 Chapter 144: Qiao Ying is the eldest Su’s child

    <h4>Chapter 144</h4>


    Qiao Shengquan was bombarded with phone calls from his wife while he was at work. Eventually, he had no choice but to answer.


    But this time, his wife wasn''t demanding 500,000 yuan or custody rights. When Qiao Shengquan heard the first sentence his wife said, his heart skipped a beat before she could finish.


    Qiao Shengquan, who had always been honest and soft-spoken, became agitated for the first time: "Nonsense! Who says Xiaoying is not my daughter!"


    "She was carried in your womb for ten months and born in the hospital. I have raised her for over ten years. As her biological father, how could I not know?!"


    "Just because they don''t look alike, does that mean they are not twins? You gave birth to them yourself and raised them. Don''t listen to his nonsense."


    "I don''t need to look at any stupid reports or proofs. Tell that person to leave immediately. I don''t have time to go back. Why should I go back to see him?"


    Qiao Shengquan''s unusual behavior startled Li Lilian, and she snatched the report from Qiao Lingling''s hand to examine it piece by piece.


    "You bettere back and exin to me. If you don''te back, I''ll find him and go to your workce." After saying that, Li Lilian hung up the phone.


    Half an hourter,


    Qiao Shengquan returned.


    When Qiao Shengquan saw Su Zhan in the yard, his emotions red up again. Without waiting for Su Zhan to say a few words, Qiao Shengquan pushed him out the door.


    Unable to drive him away, Qiao Shengquan even picked up a bamboo pole used for drying clothes in the corner and looked as if he was about to fight.


    "Who allowed you toe to my house and talk nonsense? Get out of my house, or I''ll call the police."


    Qiao Shengquan wasn''t tall, about 1.7 meters in height, and years of work had burdened his shoulders, but he managed to push Su Zhan, who was over 1.8 meters tall, and his assistant out of the door.


    "Don''t think you cane to someone else''s house and bully them just because you have some money. Anyone who dares to have ill intentions towards my daughter, I''ll fight them."


    Qiao Shengquan stood in front of the door with the bamboo pole, blocking the way. "Go, get out of here. Don''t evere back."


    Li Lilian looked at the abnormal behavior of Qiao Shengquan and approached him with a few documents in her hand, questioning, "Exin to me why this document says that I gave birth to twins and one of them died. How did that dead girle into the picture?"


    Eighteen years ago, with limited conditions, Li Lilian didn''t undergo any prenatal examinations from pregnancy to delivery. Just by looking at her belly, she knew she was carrying more than one child.


    "And this report clearly states that I gave birth to a boy and a girl, twins. How did they be two daughters?"


    No wonder she couldn''t get along with her eldest daughter since childhood. It turns out she wasn''t her biological child at all.


    Qiao Shengquan snatched the papers from Li Lilian''s hand, crumpling them into a ball and throwing them on the ground. With a stiff neck, his face turned ck and red from anger.


    "You are talking nonsense! What ''dragon and phoenix twins''? Both of my daughters are alive and well. Who told you they died?"


    Seeing Qiao Shengquan''s overly agitated reaction, Su Zhan knew something was amiss and risked being hit by the bamboo pole as he rushed forward.


    "Mr. Qiao, please calm down. I wouldn''t havee to your home without evidence."


    "Are these few fabricated documents the evidence you''re talking about? My daughter is already eighteen years old. If you want to investigate something from so many years ago, who knows what your intentions are and what you''re scheming? I''m telling you to leave, do you hear me? Leave immediately," Qiao Shengquan''s father shouted.


    Su Zhan replied, "The records from the clinic cannot be wrong. If you don''t believe me, I can have the clinic''s staffe and confirm that these are all genuine documents, not something I fabricated."


    "I''m not a bad person, Mr. Qiao. There''s no need for you to be so agitated. I just want to ask for your cooperation in conducting a paternity test. If Qiao Ying is indeed your biological daughter, I will apologize to you," Su Zhan said.


    Upon hearing the mention of a paternity test, Qiao Shengquan''s father became flustered. "What test? She is my daughter. I don''t have time to deal with all of you. Leave immediately."


    Seeing that Qiao Shengquan''s father was uncooperative, Su Zhan''s tone grew firm. "Mr. Qiao, if you refuse to cooperate, I will have to involve the police. If Qiao Ying is truly my elder brother''s daughter, I won''t let his only child wander outside."


    Upon hearing this sensational news, the neighbors who were watching the scene began discussing it in astonishment.


    Qiao Shengquan said, "Don''t you dare scare me with the police. If you dare to disturb my daughter, I''ll fight you with all my might."


    Su Zhan replied, "I''m sorry, but I have no choice then. Ah Li, call the police."


    He then took out his phone and searched for Principal Zhang''s number.


    "I contacted Qiao beforeing here. I didn''t want to disturb her without confirming the truth. But if you refuse to help, I have no choice but to resort to this. If it turns out that I misunderstood, I will take responsibility for my actions today," Su Zhan exined.


    Qiao Shengquan''s father looked at Su Zhan and the assistant calling the police. He slowly let go of the bamboo pole in his hand and looked around at the curious neighbors, seemingly giving up on this futile struggle.


    After about ten minutes,


    The atmosphere in Qiao''s courtyard calmed down.


    Su Zhan and the assistant returned to the courtyard.


    The gate was closed, blocking the view of the curious neighbors outside.


    Su Zhan looked at Qiao Shengquan, who was squatting at the threshold, holding his head in silence, patiently giving him time.


    However, Li Lilian was not as patient. She kept pressing Qiao Shengquan for the truth with the crumpled documents in her hand.


    But Qiao Shengquan continued to hold his head without saying a word.


    Seeing Li Lilian getting increasingly agitated and trying to pull Qiao Shengquan away from the threshold, Su Zhan stepped forward and pulled her back. "Stay calm and give him some time."


    "What do you mean by staying calm? I''ve painstakingly raised my daughter for over ten years, and now her family hase to take her away. What have I gained? Do you know how hard I''ve worked all these years?" Li Lilian couldn''t stopining.


    Su Zhan nodded, "I understand. I empathize with your feelings. If Qiao Ying is indeed my elder brother''s daughter, you and your husband will be our Su family''s benefactors. We will definitely repay you both for the years of nurturing."


    Su Zhan''s words struck a chord with Li Lilian, and she thought to herself, "I didn''t expect this person to be so understanding. If he says that, there must be benefitsing my way."


    Li Lilian had never felt much affection for her eldest daughter. Now, this eldest daughter had be a heartless betrayer. Just when it seemed like Li Lilian was going to end up raising her in vain, a glimmer of hope appeared.


    So, wiping away her tears, Li Lilian began to recount the hardships and sacrifices she had endured over the years to Su Zhan.


    Observing the state of Qiao Ying''s father, Su Zhan understood the situation and naturally felt gratitude towards the foster parents who had raised Qiao Ying for over a decade.


    Thus, Su Zhan tried to console and promised Li Lilian a series of benefits.


    At that moment,


    Qiao Ying''s father, who had been silent all along, spoke up: "You im that the child belongs to your older brother? Where is your older brother? Why hasn''t hee? And what about the child''s mother?"


    A flicker of pain passed through Su Zhan''s eyes as he replied, "My older brother... he passed away over a decade ago. As for the child''s mother, I have no knowledge of her."


    Su Zhan crouched down and sincerely said to Qiao Ying''s father, "When my older brother died, he had no idea that he had a child. He definitely didn''t abandon the child. The child''s mother must have had her own difficulties and was forced into a situation where she had no choice... They were deeply in love. If you''re willing to listen, I can tell you their story. My older brother suffered greatly before he passed away. If he had known he had a child in this world, he wouldn''t have died."


    Thinking about how his older brother could have lived a good life with this child, and they could have been a happy family of three, Su Zhan couldn''t help but feel an indescribable regret.


    Su Zhan asked, "Mr. Qiao, please tell me the truth. Whose child is this?"


    After waiting for a long time,


    Su Zhan finally heard Qiao Ying''s father say, "I found the child behind the back door of the clinic."

 Chapter 145: Joe back to Joe’s house; don’t sign or send you to jail

    <h4>Chapter 145</h4>


    Qiao Ying arrived in Yun City by ne.


    Aftering out of the airport, Qiao Ying took a taxi straight to the Qiao family.


    In the courtyard of the Qiao family,


    Qiao''s father exined everything in detail.


    At that time, Li Lilian was pregnant with twins. The older one was a boy, and the younger one was Qiao Lingling.


    Due to inadequate nutrition during Li Lilian''s pregnancy and limited conditions at the hospital, she had a difficult delivery. The older boy couldn''t survive, leaving only Qiao Lingling.


    Li Lilian fell into aa after giving birth and didn''t know the condition of her child. Qiao Shengquan, with a heavy heart, went home to get supplies for his wife. Unexpectedly, when he returned, he found Qiao Ying abandoned on the floor behind the hospital.


    Looking at the baby who was only two days old,


    Qiao Shengquan held the child and inquired throughout the hospital, finally confirming that the child had been intentionally abandoned by someone.


    The hospital suggested that he take the child to the police station or welfare institution.


    Looking at the child with a pale face in his arms, Qiao Shengquan thought that even if he found the child''s biological parents, the child would not be treated well. He couldn''t bear to send the child to a welfare institution, thinking that maybe this was fate, a gift from heaven.


    He asked the doctor for help; he wanted to adopt the child.


    At that time, it wasmon for families to prefer boys over girls, so it was not unusual for a family to adopt a child.


    The doctor, seeing that he was honest and had just lost a child, knew that when the child''s mother woke up, she would not be able to ept the death of her son, so he helped cover it up.


    When Li Lilian woke up, she saw two daughters.


    Su Zhan listened and expressed his profound gratitude to Qiao Shengquan. If they had encountered someone with ill intentions, they didn''t know what might have happened to the child.


    Seeing that Qiao''s father was a sincere person who had been treating the child as his own, they did not mistreat the child.


    Li Lilian, after listening, felt resentful in her heart.


    Their lives were already difficult, and now she had unknowingly raised someone else''s daughter for more than ten years. She had never looked at the daughter with favor and had caused her a lot of trouble.


    If it weren''t for Su Zhan being present and the opportunity to gain something, Li Lilian would have caused a scene with her husband.


    After a moment, Qiao Shengquan spoke again. He solemnly said, "... this child has suffered with us. You should take her back and treat her well, and help her find her biological mother."


    Knowing that Qiao Ying now had her own ideas, Qiao''s father added, "If she is willing to go with you."


    "Thank you, thank you very much. We, the Su family, will never forget your great kindness. Rest assured, we will take good care of her. Although her biological father is no longer here, I swear to treat her as my own child and make it up to her." Su Zhan held Qiao''s father''s hand, expressing his heartfelt gratitude.


    "Mr. Su, my family is made up of honest people. We don''t have many ulterior motives. I''ve been working on construction sites for years, and it''s only this year that my child got into Capital University. Thanks to my child, I found a less strenuous job, but I''ve worked myself to the point of illness at the factory. As you''ve seen, our family''s circumstances are not good. If it weren''t for raising our child, we wouldn''t have endured such hardship our entire lives, bing theughingstock of our rtives. Although our family has been through tough times, we have never mistreated our child. We''ve worked hard to put them through college, hoping that our child will have a bright future. As parents, we want to live a good life. Even though this child is not my biological child, after more than a decade of emotional connection, taking her away from me feels like ripping my heart apart..." Li Lilian said, tears streaming down her face.


    "I understand," Su Zhan fully understood.


    "Don''t worry, whether this child wants toe with me to the Su family or not, the gratitude from her and from our Su family will always remain," Su Zhan said, taking out his wallet and pulling out a card.


    "I arrived in a hurry and didn''t bring a lot of money with me, but there''s five billion in this card. Consider it a gesture of goodwill, you can have it for now."


    Even though they hadn''t done a paternity test yet, Su Zhan was certain that the child was his elder brother''s.


    Five billion?


    Li Lilian and Qiao Lingling were dumbfounded upon hearing this number.


    He casually handed out five billion, and from Su Zhan''s tone, it seemed like this was just a fraction of his gratitude. Qiao Lingling finally confirmed that the person in front of her was from the Su family in the capital city, the same family as Su Qingyu.


    After the shock subsided, Qiao Lingling became insanely jealous. The fat boy she had bullied since childhood turned out to be the lost daughter of the Su family in the capital city. Why did this fat boy have such good luck?


    Why couldn''t any of these good things happen to her?


    Li Lilian had initially nned to ask Su Zhan to help Qiao Lingling get into a better schoolter on, but she didn''t expect Su Zhan to immediately produce five billion for her.


    With this five billion, who would worry about not being able to attend a good school?


    Why waste time studying?


    "Fi-fi-five billion...?" Li Lilian was so shocked that she couldn''t even speak properly, her outstretched hand trembling.


    Upon hearing this number, Qiao''s father was also taken aback, and he wanted to stop his wife from epting it.


    At that moment, the front door was pushed open.


    Qiao''s father stood up from the doorstep when he saw the person entering.


    "Xiao Ying?"


    Upon hearing Qiao''s father''s voice, Su Zhan instinctively turned around.


    It was just two centimeters away. Li Lilian watched helplessly as the card turned, her hand desperately reaching out but failing to grasp it.


    "Uh, uh..." she involuntarily muttered.


    Li Lilian looked up, her heart sinking.


    How did this brat suddenlye back?


    She couldn''t help but feel anxious about that card.


    Qiao Ying saw the Bentley with the license te from the capital city at the door. The neighbors started gossiping when they saw her, wondering who hade to the Qiao family. Upon entering, she saw Su Zhan in the living room, the same person she had met a couple of days ago.


    Su Zhan: "Child..."


    Seeing Su Zhan visibly excited and the deep,plex emotions in his eyes, and ncing at Qiao''s father''s expression, Qiao Ying was puzzled.


    She walked in with big strides.


    Qiao Ying''s tone was unfriendly: "Chairman Su, you''vee to apologize, but are you apologizing to me or to the Qiao family?"


    "I... I came to find you."


    Su Zhan didn''t expect Qiao Ying toe back, and he didn''t know what to do for a moment. He was afraid that Qiao Ying wouldn''t be able to ept it and that he would hurt her.


    Qiao Ying walked over and said, "I''m busy."


    She had already given him a chance in the restaurant a few days ago.


    Qiao''s father looked at his daughter, feeling ashamed of the question, but wanting to talk to her. So he cautiously asked, "Qiao Ying, why did youe back during school hours? Is something wrong?"


    But Qiao Ying looked at Su Zhan and said, "I have some matters to attend to now. Do I need to ask you to leave?"


    Her momentum even overwhelmed Su Zhan, a tycoon in the business world.


    Su Zhan was at a loss for how to respond, but unexpectedly Qiao''s father spoke up for him, saying, "Qiao Ying, he came to find you."


    As the saying goes, don''t air your dirtyundry in public, but since Qiao Ying didn''t consider this a family matter, she didn''t bother to hide it.


    She took out something from her pocket and pped it on the table, saying, "This is the divorce agreement. Both of you sign it."


    Qiao Ying''s gaze swept over the crumpled papers on the table.


    She continued, addressing both of them, "Qiao Yi will split the old house between you two. And as for the 500,000 yuanpensation, you can dream about it."


    "Divorce?" Su Zhan looked at Qiao''s married couple.


    "What divorce? Who said anything about divorcing? Those were just angry words from your father. How could you take them seriously?" Li Lilianughed and secretly nced at Su Zhan.


    In her heart, she cursed, "Why did this brat have toe back at this time?"


    Qiao Ying said, "Whether you divorce or not is not up to you. But if you don''t sign this document, I''ll send both of you to jail tonight."


    "Don''t talk about cheating on the house and money. Just based on the fact that you two stole my test and cheated to secure a spot at Capital University, I can make you and your daughter rot in there until you die."

 Chapter 146: The Death of the eldest Sue Family; Repay them for abusing Me

    <h4>Chapter 146</h4>


    Although Qiao Ying didn''t understand what Li Lilian was talking about, even a fool could see that Qiao Ying did not have a good rtionship with this family.


    It wasn''t that they hadn''t treated the child well, as Li Lilian had said.


    Su Zhan couldn''t help but interject, "Cheating on the university entrance exam to get a guaranteed spot at Capital University? What''s going on here?"


    Su Zhan vaguely remembered his daughter mentioning that Capital University had guaranteed admission to an even more incredible math genius than Xu Zhiyi this year, and after some time she said the math genius who cheated was an imposter.


    He looked at Li Lilian, who was clearly not a good person, and then looked at Qiao Lingling, who was not going to school and staying home.


    No one paid any attention to him.


    Qiao''s father sighed with shame and embarrassment, while Li Lilian and Qiao Lingling both had ufortable and awkward expressions of guilt.


    Seeing Su Zhan interfering with the Qiao family affairs,


    Qiao Ying asked him, "What business do you have here anyway?"


    Su Zhan replied, "I..." He nced at Qiao''s father and asked for his approval, "Mr. Qiao, can I speak now?"


    Qiao''s father weakly nodded his head and squatted back down by the doorway.


    Su Zhan looked at Qiao Ying''s face while his emotions roiled continuously. He didn''t know where to start at first, his lips opened and closed. Suddenly, he remembered something and quickly took out his phone to pull up a photo.


    "Dear, please take a look at this photo," he said, holding the phone out to Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying didn''t take it and merely nced at it.


    The photo was one Su Zhan had casually taken to remember that night when he returned home after seeing the photos at the Su family. It was the only photo of his oldest brother together with the woman he never married.


    The photo was yellowed with age.


    The woman in the photo had delicate brows and a gentle temperament. Her features looked eighty to ny percent simr to Qiao Ying''s.


    After looking it over, Qiao Ying raised her eyes to look at Su Zhan.


    Su Zhan said in an agitated voice he was trying to control, "Dear, these are your biological parents. I am your little uncle."


    Su Zhan had thought that a matter of such great importance would be unbelievable to Qiao Ying. That after the initial shock she would seek confirmation from her family, have difficulty epting it, have an emotional reaction, and snatch his phone for a better look.


    But none of that happened.


    She didn''t show any emotion at all towards the family she had lived with for over ten years or towards her new parents - it was as if she were an emotionally stunted child. If Su Zhan hadn''t known how clever the girl was, he would have thought she was reacting slowly.


    The girl''s cold face revealed not a hint of emotional fluctuation. Unless he was mistaken, her gaze even held a trace more annoyance.


    It was then that Qiao''s father said, "...Little Ying, I''m not your biological dad. I adopted you."


    Qiao''s father painfully recounted again the story of how he had found her abandoned.


    "Dear, your biological father was my eldest brother, the Su family heir, Su Yu. Your mother was a woman from Su City named An Ying," Su Zhan also exined to her.


    Su Yu, the Su family heir and eldest son, was a workaholic with great ambitions. Back then, for the sake of bringing the Su family business to greater heights, he had no time for his own marriage or the marriage arrangements made by his family, rejecting proposal after proposal.


    Later when the Su family patriarch passed away, Su Yu threw himself wholeheartedly into the business, still unmarried at the age of thirty-two. By that time, his two younger brothers had already started families, leaving him the only one still single.


    The following year, when Su Yu was thirty-three, he went to Su City on business for some time. Because he was interested in the local culture there, he apanied a friend to the opera house to watch Su opera, where he fell in love at first sight with An Ying, one of the singers on stage.


    Qiao Ying¡¯s birth mother, An Ying, had lived a difficult life.


    As Su Yu spent time getting to know her, he became deeply attracted to An Ying¡¯s kindness, gentleness and thoughtfulness. Afterwards, whenever Su Yu had a chance he would go to Su City to see An Ying.


    The two gravitated naturally into a rtionship after a year.


    After another year, Su Yu told his family he wanted to marry An Ying.


    As the marriage of the eldest son had always been a concern for Grandmother Su, upon hearing that her son was finally ready to start a family, Grandmother Su was overjoyed.


    But when she found out her son wanted to marry not only a sickly orphan without parents but also an actress, Grandmother Su would die before she agreed.


    Su Yu and his family were at loggerheads for two months. He even proposed leaving the Su family - status, identity, and thepany - he didn¡¯t want any of it as long as he could marry An Ying.


    Seeing her son so obstinate and single-minded, in order to get him to change his mind, Grandmother Su threatened him with her life.


    And so Su Yu found himself trapped by the Su family.


    Every time he steeled himself to go look for An Ying, his mother would stop him with threats of death.


    He asked his younger brother Su Zhan to go to Su City and check on the frail An Ying.


    Earlier Su Zhan had gone with his brother to Su City before and met An Ying once, but this time when he went with his brother¡¯s request, he couldn¡¯t find An Ying anywhere.


    The opera house An Ying performed at had closed down. Her teacher and the other disciples had scattered, and no one knew where An Ying had gone.


    Su Yu guessed his mother had arranged for the opera house to be closed.


    Unable to ept it, he abandoned everything to search for An Ying, but after looking for a whole year he still couldn¡¯t find her. Out of extreme anxiety over An Ying¡¯s wellbeing, he fell critically ill several times.


    Su Zhan brought his elder brother, now dispirited and wasted away, back home.


    The once high-spirited Su Yu sank into depression after that, contracting the illness in the midst of searching for An Ying. His condition only worsened over time.


    Qiao Ying asked coldly how he had died.


    Su Yu spent the next two years at home in a medicated haze, vegetating. During those two years Grandmother Su still failed to recognize her mistakes.


    Finally, after yet another emotional sh, Grandmother Supletely lost this son.


    "He...your fathermitted suicide," Su Zhan said in anguish.


    Qiao Ying''s expression was remote, remaining an indifferent listener from beginning to end.


    After hearing everything, she only had one thought: What a headache!


    "If my brother had known he still had a child, he would definitely not havemitted suicide..." Su Zhan felt endless heartache and regret. There was also remorse.


    If only he could have helped his brother more back then, perhaps his brother wouldn¡¯t have met such an end.


    Qiao Ying asked coldly, ¡°And the woman died how?¡±


    Since Su Zhan had seen An Ying before and also knew his brother would not have judged wrongly, he assumed that if An Ying hadn¡¯t been unable to go on herself, she would never have abandoned her child.


    ¡°Your mother was always sickly ever since she was little. She left you at the entrance of themunity health center. She probably...¡±


    After listening, Qiao¡¯s father felt even more distressed for Qiao Ying.


    He asked Su Zhan, ¡°That authoritarian mother of yours, if the child goes back with you, won¡¯t she mistreat her?¡±


    Su Zhan swore on his life to Qiao¡¯s father that would absolutely not happen.


    Yet Qiao Ying responded coldly, ¡°Who said I¡¯m going back with you?¡±


    Su Zhan turned to look at her. ¡°Dear, I know my Su family owes your mother... And your father as well... We made you suffer outside all these years, and you¡¯ve grown up now too. I understand you don¡¯t yet have any feelings for the Su family. That¡¯s all right. Go as slowly as you need. No matter if you choose to stay with this family or return to the Su family and acknowledge your ancestry, I will respect your decision.¡±


    Then Su Zhan said to Qiao Ying¡¯s adoptive parents, ¡°Just now I also said, regardless of whether the child is willing to return to the Su family or not, my family will repay your kindness.¡±


    Li Lilian quickly added some ttering words, hoping Qiao Ying would think about all the years she ate at the Qiao¡¯s expense and not be so ungrateful.


    Qiao Ying nced at the card Su Zhan held pinched in his fingers, ¡°Repay kindness?¡±


    She looked at the guilty Li Lilian and the rather haggard Qiao Lingling, then mocked, ¡°Repay them for abusing me all these years?¡±


    Su Zhan eximed in shock, ¡°Abuse?¡±


    He immediately looked towards Li Lilian and her daughter.


    "No such thing! This child has been mischievous since she was little. Our family is poor, we can''tpare to you rich folk. To earn enough for a couple of meals a day, every day we get up before dawn and work backbreakingly till night, and have to look after three children besides. If the child is disobedient and needs a scolding and a hit or two from her parents, isn''t that normal? When I was little my father and mother whacked me no shortage of times - us poor families can''t afford to hire three or four nannies like you rich people to attend the children. This child is as good as my own flesh and blood! What parents don''t cherish their children? To call this disciplining abuse, this child really only remembers wrongs not favors." Li Lilian prevaricated nderously.


    Su Zhan looked to Qiao Ying.


    Thetter gave him an icy stare, "Didn''t investigate thoroughly beforeing in?"


    Su Zhan felt somewhat ashamed. "The timeline was tight. I only brought an assistant..."


    Qiao Ying lifted her chin slightly towards the door, "Go out and ask the neighbors on the street. Then you''ll know if it was discipline or abuse."


    Hearing this, Su Zhan recalled Li Lilian blurting "damn girl" several times before and her caustic temper. His face darkened.

 Chapter 148: Qiao Ying: What did I Talk about with my brother Qin Hanyu: The Topic of Men

    <h4>Chapter 148</h4>


    The Su Family''s affairs did not affect Qiao Ying''s mood at all. It even saved her the trouble of going to court to sever the mother-daughter rtionship with Li Lilian.


    She picked up the wine on the table.


    This wine was just brought over by Qin Hanyue. He said it was a gift from his business partner and he didn''t drink himself, so he brought it over to lend flowers to offer Buddha.


    Qiao Ying poured a ss for Qiao Yi: "Have some?"


    Qiao Yi just looked at her.


    Was she being a little too cold-blooded right now? Qiao Ying realized this and toned down her temper a bit to amodate Qiao Yi''s feelings.


    "Whether it''s the Qiao family or the Su family, I only have you as my brother." Qiao Ying told him.


    Qiao Yi still didn''t say anything, but it was clear that he was deeply moved by Qiao Ying''s words.


    Knowing that he couldn''t ept it for the time being, Qiao Ying gave him time and skipped the topic to ask him, "Have you eaten?"


    Qiao Yi shook his head slightly.


    "Let me take a look."


    Qiao Ying wasn''t sure if there was anything to eat at home.


    On the day she moved in here, Qin Hanyue had already arranged two servants for her, one to clean and one to cook for her on weekends.


    They would leave after finishing their work and not disturb her life.


    Watching Qiao Ying go into the kitchen, Qiao Yi was silent for a moment by himself.


    Then he stood up, "I''ll go back to school first. Please let Mr. Qin know."


    After speaking, he walked out.


    Qin Hanyue stood up, "Let me see you off."


    Qiao Yi: "No need."


    Qiao Yi walked very fast. That foot that was still a littleme during treatment was now even more obvious.


    He didn''t know how Qiao Yi had run all the way here earlier.


    Qin Hanyue withdrew his gaze. He was about to sit down again when he saw a bank card on the sofa where Qiao Yi had just sat.


    He bent over to pick it up.


    At this time, Qiao Ying came out, "Where is he?"


    There was nothing to eat at home. She was going to take him out to eat.


    Qin Hanyue put the card in his palm, "He went back to school first. I''ll go see him off." After speaking, he went out.


    "Qiao Yi?" Qin Hanyue caught up with Qiao Yi.


    He saw Qiao Yi stop and turn his back to him. He quickly raised his hand, and only then turned around to face him.


    "You left something on the sofa." Qin Hanyue gave him the card.


    He knew that Qiao Yi had left the card on the sofa, and if he hadn''t guessed wrong, he wanted to return it to Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Yi didn''t take it.


    "Your sister values rtionships. Compared to blood rtives she''s never met, ten-odd years of feelings mean nothing."


    "If you feel like you can no longer ept your sister''s feelings, don''t know how to deal with it, and eventually even slowly drift apart, it would hurt your sister."


    After listening, Qiao Yi looked back at the vi. He instantly felt regretful and guilty.


    Qin Hanyue said, "I was the one who picked up this card."


    Meaning Qiao Ying didn''t know about it.


    Only then did Qiao Yi feel a little better.


    "Your sister speaks bluntly and can''t say those pretentious words orfort people. She just made it very clear that she only has you as her brother. You can''t let her down."


    "I know you don''t feel good right now, but as a man, you should even more understand how to maintain this rtionship and take care of your sister."


    "At least in my opinion, the rtionship between you as siblings has not and will not be affected at all. I think your sister feels the same way."


    Qiao Yi suddenly understood, "I know."


    He took the card back.


    Qin Hanyue patted him on the shoulder, "Go back to school for ss. Remember to have dinner."


    Qiao Yi looked at Qin Hanyue, then nodded.


    Qiao Ying leanedzily against the front door, reading the message Qiao Yi had just sent: ¡¾Sis, I''m going back to school first. Still have some test papers to do¡¿


    She put away her phone and looked at Qin Hanyue walking back.


    Qiao Ying: "What were you talking to my brother about?"


    Qin Hanyue: "Guy talk."


    "I didn''t expect Mr. Qin to understand psychological counseling as well."


    Qin Hanyue followed up: "Unfortunately, Miss Qiao would never need my services in that area. But I''m also d you don''t need it."


    Qiao Ying hooked the corner of her mouth and turned to go inside.


    The two sat back down on the sofa.


    Qin Hanyue said, "You said earlier that you came back to Yuncheng today because of your adoptive parents'' divorce?"


    Qiao Ying: "Yeah."


    So the family she had lived with for over a decade had fallen apart. She didn''t want to recognize her birth parents'' family either. Other than an emotionally attached brother, she was alone now.


    Qin Hanyue looked at the indifferent Qiao Ying with heartache.


    She valued rtionships deeply and was mentally strong, yet felt no attachment to the Qiao family she had lived with for over ten years. One could imagine what kind of life she must have had under her adoptive parents before she could protect herself.


    Qin Hanyue had seen her adoptive mother. No words could describe that mean woman.


    He gently asked, "Would you want to look for your mother?"


    Qiao Ying: "The Su Family will look for her."


    The Su Family owed An Ying and Su Yu. It was up to them to look.


    Qin Hanyue nodded slightly. He suddenlymented, "Although your parents'' love did not end well, their unwavering loyalty and caring for each other makes me quite envious."


    It was a pity for Qiao Ying''s father.


    Thinking of such an aspiring, iron-boned good man being forced to end his life in such a weak and pitiful way, it was really pathetic andmentable.


    Having felt like she just listened to a whole basin of dog blood the entire time, as soon as Qiao Ying opened her mouth, the words came out, "What''s there to envy, he didn''t have to die at all."


    Now that the person was gone, what good was love anymore?


    Qin Hanyue: "......"


    After Qiao Ying finished speaking, Qin Hanyue didn''t say anything again for a long time.


    She had finished a whole ss of wine and turned to look at him. Seeing that he was staring at her, she asked, "Is Mr. Qin still admiring it?"


    After speaking, she btedly realized her words were not quite appropriate,


    Because Qin Hanyue was looking at her, then the object of his admiration was...


    Qin Hanyue: "I was just thinking that although Miss Qiao is younger than the Su family''s eldest daughter, if addressing by seniority, you are the daughter of Su family''s eldest son. You should be the ''eldest daughter'' of the Su family."


    He deliberately stressed the words "eldest daughter", as if to remind her of something. There was a slight regret in his tone.


    But thinking that Qiao Ying didn''t even recognize this Su Family, he let it go.


    Qiao Ying: "What is Mr. Qin regretting? The Su Family has always had an eldest daughter."


    Qin Hanyue: "Her, I''m not interested."


    Qiao Ying apologized, "She should be quite interested in you."


    Qin Hanyue: "Although it would be very rude, I still want to say that this is my misfortune."


    Qiao Ying took a sip of wine. After a while, she said goodbye, "It''s gettingte. Does Mr. Qin n to stay for ate-night snack?"


    "The Su Family will definitely not give up recognizing you. If you''re toozy to deal with it, I''m very willing to help."


    He stood up, "Then I won''t disturb your rest."


    In his heart he thought: Can''t rush it.


    Su Zhan first discussed it with his second brother.


    Because the final step of DNA testing was stillcking, Su Zhan didn''t dare rashly tell Old Lady Su, who was advanced in years and still had not walked out of her grief.


    After Su Cheng, Su Family''s second brother, learned about this, he held the only portrait of eldest brother and An Ying. He was very excited.


    "I''ve seen this girl before at the auction and Old Zhang''s birthday banquet. I''ve seen her." He told his younger brother Su Zhan.


    "She''s actually big brother''s daughter. If big brother knew he still had a child in this world, he would have been so happy."


    The next day was the weekend.


    Qiao Ying had just gotten out of bed when the doorbell rang.


    As soon as she opened the door, the two Su brothers were standing at the entrance.


    Without a second thought, Qiao Ying mmed the door shut.


    The two brothers nearly smashed into the door face first.


    These two were lucky. If they had rung the doorbell ten minutes earlier, Qiao Ying would have had to get up and kick them both out.


    After getting rejected at the door, the two waited outside the vi for an entire day without getting a chance to meet. In the end, they drooped back despondently to the Su family.


    Although they didn''t do a DNA test, this was already certain.


    With no other options, the two brothers decided to tell the family.


    They thought that with the whole family taking action, especially their wives and daughters who were female and would understand a daughter''s heart better than them men, it would be good.


    Most importantly, they had to let Old Lady Su meet the child and personally bring her back.


    "Qiao Ying is big brother''s daughter?!"


    Su Qingyu looked at the woman''s face in the old photo, almost identical to Qiao Ying''s, and couldn''t believe it.

 Chapter 149: Two lives on your next knee

    <h4>Chapter 149</h4>


    The next day, the entire Su Family mobilized.


    Hearing the doorbell ring, someone from the vi responded and ran to open the door. When the door opened, the people inside and outside the door were stunned as they looked at each other.


    Huo Chengdong thought it was the food delivery he had ordered. Still holding his game controller and not even having put on his shoes, he had run over to open the door. But what greeted him was an olddy whose eyes were full of grief and excitement.


    Su Family''s second son, Su Zhen, spoke up in surprise, "Young Master Huo?"


    Did they go to the wrong ce?


    Su Qingyu: "Huo Chengdong? What are you doing here?"


    Huo Chengdong was tall. Seeing Su Qingyu behind Su Zhan''s backside, he impatiently responded, "Why can''t I be here?"


    Su Qingyu silently thought to herself: What a sycophant.


    "Chairman Su? Is your family here to... pay a visit to the neighbors after moving in?" Huo Chengdong asked.


    Su Zhan: "We''re looking for Qiao Ying."


    "You guys are looking for my sister Ying? Oh I know, it''s about what happened at the birthday banquet that day?" He nced at the reluctant Su Lingwei.


    Were they unable to swallow their pride and had brought the entire family to settle scores with sister Ying? Or were they unable to withstand the coercion of the Qin family''s Lord of Hell, so they came to apologize?


    "We have an important matter with her. Is she at home? We''d trouble Young Master Huo to help inform her." Su Zhan said sincerely.


    Hearing his tone, it didn''t seem like they were here to settle scores.


    "Wait a moment, let me ask if she''s at home."


    Huo Chengdong looked at the quite refined Su brothers, then looked at the olddy by the door who had an expectant look on her face.


    He didn''t want to make the elderly wait at the door like that. Seeing that they seemed quite sincere, he invited them in.


    "Chairman Su, pleasee in and sit for a while."


    Su Zhan: "Thank you, Young Master Huo. Mother, go slowly."


    Mother? Huo Chengdong turned to look at the olddy at the very front whose gaze had been strange the entire time. Was this the Su family''s old madam?


    Wasn''t she said to stay at home all day chanting scriptures and prayers, never setting foot out her door?


    How did shee looking for sister Ying?


    As Su Zhan watched Huo Chengdong head upstairs, it seemed like he realized something. "Is this Young Master Huo... in a rtionship with little Ying?"


    Su Qingyu cut in, "No, he''s the one chasing after her."


    The Su brothers suddenly understood. So he was a suitor.


    "This child has suffered a lot outside. She''s always been abused by her stepmother. Fortunately, she is quite capable herself." Su Zhan sympathized with Qiao Ying as he looked around the living room.


    Soon, Huo Chengdong came back downstairs.


    The Su family''s gazes all gathered onto him.


    "Sister Ying said she''s not home and told you guys to nevere again." Otherwise she won''t be polite.


    Huo Chengdong didn''t ry thisst sentence.


    He thought to himself: How many times have theye?


    "Country bumpkins really have no manners. Grandma hase personally yet she won''t evene downstairs." Su Lingwei said with a stinky face.


    Su Zhen scolded his daughter. Su Old Madam also joined in lecturing her.


    "Oh how well-mannered you city folks are. At President Zhang''s birthday banquet, you bullied others relying on your power and caused such a huge embarrassment. If I were you, I wouldn''t even have the face to step out the door." Huo Chengdong directly retorted, "Coming to someone else''s home and speaking badly of the host. What kind of thing are you? Some famed youngdy of the capital?"


    Su Lingwei blurted, "You¡ª"


    Su Zhen cut in, "That''s enough, Lingwei. I''ve told you countless times at home that this isn''t the time for you to throw a tantrum."


    He turned to Huo Chengdong with an apology.


    Su Zhan said, "It''s fine. We''ll wait here for her toe down."


    Crap! Huo Chengdong realized he had done something stupid.


    "It''s easy to invite a god but hard to send him away. Chairman Su, I don''t think this is good... You''re making things difficult for me. I''ll have to get kicked out with you guyster too." Huo Chengdong directly said, "It was hard for me to even get in."


    "We truly have an extremely important matter. As you can see, our entire family hase." Su Zhan sincerely and earnestly said.


    Now that they had entered the door, how could the Su family be willing to just turn back.


    "You guys probably don''t understand my sister Ying''s temper. With your persistent pestering like this, no matter what the matter is, there''s no chance."


    Su Zhen sighed. "We have no other choice either."


    The food delivery arrived.


    Huo Chengdong brought a cup of coffee upstairs to Qiao Ying but didn''t dare say that the people hadn''t left.


    Afterwards, he ate the sumptuous delivery feast while watching the Su family young and old, thinking to himself: What on earth was going on?


    After finishing the food and cleaning up, seeing that they still showed no intention of leaving, Huo Chengdong could only message Qiao Ying.


    Standing in high heels, Su Lingwei''s feet were sore. She watched Huo Chengdong eat his fill and y games with great enjoyment and thought to herself: He doesn''t even know to entertain guests.


    Su Lingwei''s feet couldn''t take it anymore and she wanted to secretly sit for a bit. But before her butt touched the sofa,


    Huo Chengdongzily said while gaming, "Which well-mannered one casually sits on someone else''s sofa?"


    Su Lingwei was a little embarrassed. "Who said I wanted to sit."


    She looked back and saw her family members looking at her with dissatisfied expressions. Su Lingwei felt even more irritated inside.


    They just kept waiting like that until nighttime when Qiao Ying finally came downstairs.


    Upon seeing her, Su Old Madam excitedly took a step forward.


    Looking at Qiao Ying''s face that was identical to the woman in the photo, she emotionally said, "She''s your brother''s child. She''s your brother''s child!"


    "Look at her eyes, her eyebrows. She looks exactly the same as your eldest brother!" Su Old Madam''s emotions were extremely agitated and tears started flowing out. "Child, I''m your grandma!"


    Su Zhen supported Old Madam. "Mom, don''t get agitated first."


    Grandma? Whose grandma? Huo Chengdong looked at the olddy who kept trying to walk forward, then looked upstairs at Qiao Ying.


    Hey! This olddy is taking advantage of his sister Ying!


    Su Zhan looked at Qiao Ying affectionately. "Child, this is all your family. This is your aunt. You''ve met her before." He held his daughter Su Qingyu''s shoulders. "Call her sister."


    Su Zhan urged, "Quick, call sister."


    "I..." Su Qingyu looked at the expressionless Qiao Ying, feeling extremely awkward inside and unable to call out.


    She had already learnedst night that Eldest Uncle was in a free love rtionship with that woman. Eldest Uncle had died from depression and no one was to me. Grandma had admitted responsibility and Father had also lectured her a lot.


    But for now, Su Qingyu still found it hard to ept.


    Su Zhen said, "Child, I''m your second uncle. We met at President Zhang''s birthday banquet. This is Lingwei, your cousin."


    "I''m your auntie. We met that day at Lin Yu Xuan Restaurant, do you still remember? You suffered a lot outside all these years." Su Lingwei''s mother gently said.


    Except for Su Lingwei, the entire family came up one after another to introduce themselves.


    What the hell kind of y was this that they were putting on, a parent recognition scene?


    Huo Chengdong looked back and forth between them, turning his neck until it was sore. He wanted to find some melon seeds to crack open.


    With her hands in her pant pockets, Qiao Ying stood at the top of the stairs,pletely cold and indifferent. "Illegally trespassing a private residence. Are you waiting for the police toe or leaving by yourselves?"


    "Child, we know this family has wronged you. We don''t know how we can earn your forgiveness." Su Zhan said, "Our entire family hase just so you can see these family members and know that we all care deeply about you. We hope to bring you home together."


    Except for Su Lingwei, the Su family spoke eagerly.


    "Family?" Qiao Ying scanned the people below. "One has verbally abused me before. One drove my birth parents to their deaths. And one..." Her gaze swept past Su Lingwei as Qiao Ying smiled mockingly. "Heh¡ª"


    She was toozy to even say.


    "Child, it''s Grandma who wronged you, who wronged your parents. Grandma will kneel and apologize to you, okay? Grandma will repent to you." As Su Old Madam spoke, she prepared to kneel to the floor.


    "Mom¡ª" Su Zhen quickly grabbed ahold of his mother.


    "What are you doing, Grandma?" Su Lingwei couldn''t stand it anymore and red fiercely at Qiao Ying.


    The Su family, both young and old, were all worried about Old Madam''s health. But Qiao Ying watched as if it were all just a show. "Is that all the sincerity?"


    "Isn''t it enough that I apologize to you?" Seeing the elderly grandma do this, Su Qingyu couldn''t bear to watch. She stood out and loudly said, "I''m sorry. I didn''t know before that you were Eldest Uncle''s daughter. If you resent me, go ahead and curse back at me."


    "Lingwei, apologize to your sister." Su Lingwei''s mother pulled her daughter forward.


    Watching this scene unfold, Qiao Ying mocked, "Fortunate there aren''t any reporters here. Otherwise, people might think I was the one bullying the olddy and that I was some murderer."


    The word "murderer" pierced deep into the Su family members'' hearts.


    Su Lingwei said, "How can you say things like that?"


    Su Zhen shouted, "Lingwei!"


    Qiao Ying calmly said, "Alright, stop obstructing my vision here."


    She continued speaking to Su Zhan, "I''ve said it before. Don''t disturb my life. If you''re truly so free you have nothing to do, I don''t mind finding some things at the Su Group for you to take care of."


    Looking towards the old madam, she said, "Even if you kneel here and offer your life to me, I won''t even blink an eye. I won''t possibly recognize this so-called ''kinship''."


    "You think kneeling here can make up for two lives just like that? You''re dreaming."


    To be precise, it was three lives.


    Qiao Ying''s death can ultimately be traced back as the Su family''s responsibility as well.


    "Leave, don''t make mey a hand on you."

 Chapter 151: Catch the poster; The car is Qin Hanyue

    <h4>Chapter 151</h4>


    After the forum administrators learned about the post, they deleted the post as soon as possible, but no matter how hard they tried, they couldn''t delete it, as if it had been infected by a virus.


    Once the post fermented, it got out of control.


    Not only did it cause a huge wave at Capital University, but several nearby schools also caught wind of it and joined the farce, frantically trampling at the bottom of the post.


    A few hours ago there were still many rationalments on the forum, but now it was filled with nothing but curses and nders.


    Moreover, almost all thements were from new ounts without real names.


    It looked like inte water army.


    "Shut up! When I went to Yun City to y with Young Master Huo before the college entrance examination, I saw Sister Ying. She looked like this when she was fat. Her features just grew to look like this now."


    "This photo is obviously photoshopped. I''ll kill whichever little bastard did this if I catch him."


    "Young Master Huo said whoever dares to talk nonsense, he''ll rip his mouth off."


    "stic surgery and liposuction? Qiao Ying used to look like a freak. The school belle? Don''t make meugh. Even your toe is not as good as Qingyu''s, Qingyu take a look."


    "Alright, whatever you say about others without evidence, just because someone said something you all believe it. Use your brain, ok?" After saying this, Su Qingyu got up and walked away irritably.


    "What''s wrong with her? Didn''t she dislike Qiao Ying a lot?" Several people looked at Su Qingyu, who suddenly lost her temper, puzzled.


    Xu Zhiyi: "The forum has been infected with a virus. The post can''t be deleted and the forum can''t be closed either. I''ve already gone to find a professional technician."


    Seeing his anxious grandson, Zhang Chengyong said calmly: "Don''t worry, trust that Miss Qiao has a way to deal with this."


    Xu Zhiyi: "Now that things have fermented to this point, no matter how eloquent she is, no one is willing to listen. Those people only choose to believe what they see. Most of the time, they don''t judge, only follow blindly and pile on with the mentality of having fun. Even if she produces evidence, it¡¯s hard to shut the babbling mouths. Rumors are terrible, this is how online violencees about."


    "Miss Qiao must have seen a lot of the world and is mentally more stable than this old man. She''s not a little girl who cries when something happens like you imagine. Moreover, she saidputing is her forte. I think there''s no need to find your technician either."


    Zhang Chengyong went on, "It''s always people with talent who attract envy unfortunately. I just hope it wasn''t our school''s students who did this."


    Xu Zhiyi found several ssmates from the same department and studied it, discovering that the other party''s skills were slightly better than theirs.


    "Quick, look at the forum! The heartthrob of the Finance Department, Xu Mingchen, hase out to rify things for Qiao Ying. Turns out they were high school ssmates. Xu Mingchen denied sending a love letter and said Qiao Ying used to be fat but lost weight little by little, and her grades also improved at that time. There was no stic surgery or liposuction."


    "So this heartthrob was the school hunk that got the love letter? He''s got guts to stand up for Qiao Ying at this time."


    "What guts, I reckon he just likes her."


    "Doesn''t this exin even better that Qiao Ying improved bit by bit? If she really got stic surgery and was kept by an old man, would Xu Mingchen be stupid enough to like that kind of girl?"


    "Right. Didn''t Qiao Ying''s younger brothere to our schoolst time? How could that looks be fake? Why didn''t the two siblings get surgery together?"


    "Wow, I could believe everything else, but suddenly going from a failing student to a math genius? That''s like suddenly gaining wisdom."


    There were still many rational people in real life, but the forum was beyond saving now,pletely upied by inte water army.


    "F*ck! Whichever son of a b*tch''s toilet is clogged at home and ran to the forum to spew sh*t, I''m gonna skin him if I catch him." Huo Chengdong''s kidneys hurt from anger. "Sister Ying, you''re not angry at all?"


    "Is it worth it for this little thing?" Qiao Ying walked slowly with her hands in her pockets towards the ssroom building.


    Everyone looked at her with different expressions along the way.


    "They''ve ndered you to such an extent. The curses on the forum are so nasty! Let''s go find the principal." Huo Chengdong said.


    Qiao Ying: "And ask him to make an announcement?"


    Realizing that this was not a matter that could be rified just by the school and the person involved speaking up to restore her reputation, Huo Chengdong annoyingly asked some of his underlings: "Didn''t I tell you to find two technicians? Where are they?"


    Before the underlings could reply,


    Qiao Ying said: "No need to go through all that trouble, I''ll do it myself."


    Huo Chengdong: "Sister Ying, don''t fool around. You only studiedputing for a little over a month. I bet you still can''t even figure out PPT. The other party clearly has skills. They''ve gained control of the forum already. We still need to find professionals for this."


    As he spoke, they arrived at the ssroom with several people following Qiao Ying.


    Before they entered the ssroom, a male student quickly stepped in front of them and stopped Qiao Ying.


    It was Xu Mingchen.


    "Qiao Ying, my rification post was deleted. I found a skilled junior from your department to help post another rification for you. Also, I''ve contacted some high school ssmates to helpe out and rify things for you."


    Qiao Ying nced at him and walked right past him: "No need."


    "Qiao Ying." Xu Mingchen tried to stop her again.


    "Who the hell are you?" Huo Chengdong blocked the hand Xu Mingchen stretched out. "My Sister Ying said no need. Can''t you understand that?"


    Xu Mingchen snatched his hand back from Huo Chengdong''s grip.


    "Hey, seem like you got quite the beef with me huh? My man, I got no time to y with you right now, shoo!" Huo Chengdong wanted to fling him aside but Xu Mingchen tangled with him.


    "Young Master Huo, Young Master Huo, let me handle it, don''t get angry." Yiben Zhong, who had run over from the back of the line, forcibly pulled Xu Mingchen away.


    Upon finding out about Qiao Ying''s matter in the neighboring school, Feng Wenzhong specially ran over to see if he could help testify or something.


    Feng Wenzhong pulled Xu Mingchen out of the teaching building.


    "She liked you when she was still fat, but you felt you were too good for her. Now that she has slimmed down, you regret it?"


    Xu Mingchen''s face was a little ugly: "I don''t."


    Feng Wenzhong: "It''s useless even if you regret it now. Who''s standing by her side now? Young Master Huo. What kind of status is Young Master Huo? He''s not from our world. Just give up. At least she used to like you before. Be content. In this capital city full of influential figures, it''s better not to do things beyond your capabilities and get into unnecessary trouble with people you shouldn''t mess with. Next time you may not have such good luck."


    Qiao Ying returned to the ssroom and took out herptop.


    Seven or eight heads crowded around to watch her closely.


    Huo Chengdong: "Sister Ying, what are you doing?"


    Qiao Ying: "Finding someone."


    Huo Chengdong: "Finding who?"


    Underling: "Finding the poster."


    Huo Chengdong raised his hand and hit him. "Oh so you think you''re so smart huh?"


    "Holy sh*t! Young Master Huoe look quick!" Several underlings stared at Qiao Ying''sptop screen and suddenly became agitated.


    Huo Chengdong looked back: "What the...?"


    Huo Chengdong looked at the screen full of all kinds of codes, then looked at Qiao Ying and asked, "Sister Ying, do you have some other upation?"


    Qiao Ying calmly said, "Found him. Computer Science building, male dorm building C, third floor, room 305."


    Huo Chengdong stared at the shing red dot on the screen and eximed in astonishment, "That fast?!"


    His butt hadn''t even touched the seat yet. Huo Chengdong was so shocked he couldn''t speak. He silently gave Qiao Ying a thumbs up, then left with his people, "F*ck, he''s from our school. You guyse with me to catch him."


    Her phone vibrated in her pocket. It was Qin Hanyue calling.


    Then, during the time Huo Chengdong was catching the guy, the maliciously manipted forum suddenly popped up another post.


    The post forcefully squeezed to the top above the "Qiao Ying''s stic Surgery" post, conspicuously attracting eyes.


    Moreover, the explosiveness of the post contents was no less than the Qiao Ying stic surgery incident.


    The post had no nonsense, only two pictures - the purchase invoice of a ck Maybach and the owner information based on license te number.


    It clearly showed the three big words "Qin Hanyue".

 Chapter 153: Qin Han hit Su Lingwei in the face

    <h4>Chapter 153</h4>


    The Su Family brothers brought Su Lingwei in through another school gate, heading straight for the principal''s office.


    Without even exchanging pleasantries with Principal Zhang, the Su Family brothers rushed in looking for Qiao Ying as soon as they entered.


    Su Lingwei still refused to admit what she had done on the way here, but as soon as they entered the room, a student threw himself at her.


    "Here''s your money back. Tell them you made me do all this. I don''t want to be expelled from school." The student grabbed Su Lingwei and tried to shove the card into her arms, extremely agitated.


    The crazy student frightened Su Lingwei into screaming.


    The two Su brothers worked together to pull the student away.


    Su Cheng looked at the student squatting on the ground, both regretful and afraid, babbling madly about not wanting to be expelled, and shook with anger.


    He pointed at Su Lingwei, rarely losing his temper. "You still don''t admit it? Look at the mess you''ve made!"


    "I said I didn''t do it so I didn''t do it. I don''t even know him. Dad, you believe an outsider over me." Su Lingwei still didn''t think it was a big deal.


    "I said it must have been Qiao Ying deliberately framing me. I told you she learned some shady tricks outside, but you didn''t believe me."


    Su Cheng was so angry he couldn''t speak. "You-"


    "Framing you? An olddy crawling under the quilt to frame the master made meugh. Who do you think you are? Do you think Sister Qiao would bother with you?" Huo Chengdong had never seen someone so shameless.


    "Still not admitting it? Take a look. Is this gaudily dressed creature on screen not you?" Huo Chengdong took Qiao Ying''sputer and operated it a few times, turning the screen towards them.


    Huo Chengdong pointed at the screen. "Take a look, is this not you?"


    Su Lingwei and the student had an offline transaction at a cafe near the school where they met face to face.


    Qiao Ying had hacked straight into the cafe''s surveince video and brought up footage of the two meeting and transacting.


    The evidence was irond. Su Lingwei had no room to quibble.


    Su Cheng said in anguish, "How could you do something like this? Do you know how important a girl''s reputation is? How have I taught you all this time? How did you learn to be like this!"


    "So what if I did it? These are all facts. She used to be fat with bad grades. I didn''t wrongly use her. She cheated on exams in high school and got into fights at school before too. Go investigate it yourself if you don''t believe me. Who knows what means she used to be what she is now, putting on the act of a good student to trick you."


    Su Cheng: "Shut up!"


    The more her father yelled at her, the more defiant Su Lingwei became. "I insist on saying it, to show you what kind of person she is."


    "It wasn''t me who spread the rumor that she was a mistress. Her ssmates saw it with their own eyes. I said with her family being so poor, where did she get so much money to live in a vi and wear designer brands. Turns out she was a mistress for a rich old man."


    "I''ll call bullshit on you Su Lingwei. I can''t believe nonsense like thises out of your mouth. Even if your whole family were mistresses there''s no way she would be." Huo Chengdong was so angry he wanted to rush up and hit her if Xu Zhil¨« hadn''t stopped him.


    p! Su Cheng fiercely pped Su Lingwei across the face.


    "She is your uncle''s daughter, your own flesh and blood rtive. How can you say that about her!" In his half a lifetime, this was the first time Su Cheng had ever lost his temper like this.


    Just as Zhang Chengyong was about to go up and say a word, he heard what Su Cheng said next.


    Hmm? What''s the situation?


    Zhang Chengyong recalled Su Zhan had said earlier that he might know Qiao Ying''s parents.


    Thinking about the nasty Li Lilian, and the nice but silly Qiao father, Zhang Chengyong was astonished. Qiao is Elder Young Master Su''s daughter?


    He enviously sighed. The Su family is truly blessed!


    Su Lingwei covered her cheek, unable to believe it. "Dad, you hit me?"


    Huo Chengdong: "You deserved it!"


    "Dad, you hit me for a person like her?"


    In all her years, this was the first time Su Lingwei had ever been hit, and by her doting father no less, in front of so many people too.


    Su Lingwei fought back tears as she choked out, "You''d beat me to death and I''d still speak the truth."


    "It''s true she presumptuously imed Third Young Master Qin was keeping her. Howughable. As if she doesn''t know her own looks and tried to get ideas above her station about Third Young Master Qin. She offended Third Young Master today. If you still want to bring her back to the Su family, get ready to be dragged down by her!"


    Qin Hanyue''szily maic voice sounded. "A mistress? I have yet to have such good fortune at present."


    Everyone looked towards the source upon hearing this.


    The Su brothers had rushed in urgently just now and neglected to shut the principal''s office door.


    So Qin Hanyue and the others simply walked right in.


    Seeing the arrivals, Su Lingwei was stunned for a bit. "Third Young Master Qin... You..."


    Su Lingwei hadn''t expected to see Qin Hanyue.


    Why would the Third Young Master be here? And together with that country bumpkin? Had the matter escted so much that he came to preserve his own reputation, or...


    Or was that car really...


    Impossible. No way.


    Yet she heard Qin Hanyue say, "I heard Miss Qiao posted on the forums that I owned that car, but people called her delusional. So I came specially to rify that the post was made by me."


    Su Lingwei: "What?"


    Su Lingwei had just been pped. She didn''t feel the ringing in her ears yet when Qin Hanyue''s words made them buzz.


    Qin Hanyue nced sideways at the girl beside him. "Miss Qiao is generous. I do wish I could spend money on Miss Qiao, unfortunately chances are rare. If Miss Qiao would look upon me favorably, I''d be more than willing to swallow my masculine pride and be Miss Qiao''s caged bird. I''d even pay my own expenses."


    Qin Yan: So shameless.


    Young Master, you still have some status... Forget it, you lost all face long ago!


    Qiao Ying looked at him. "No need to go that far."


    Qin Yan: No, Young Master really wants to do that!


    Qin Hanyue: "I''m serious."


    Qin Yan: See!


    Zhang Chengyong, Xu Zhil¨« and the others: "......"


    Huo Chengdong swallowed and felt his scalp tingle. He thought only Sister Qiao could handle him. Then looking at the dumbstruck Su Lingwei, Huo Chengdong felt extremely smug inside.


    He jeered obnoxiously, "Hey, the rich old man sugar daddy is here. Open your dog eyes wide and see clearly who is delusional and who is presumptuous about whom. Thest one to call Sister Qiao delusional and got pped in the face was your cousin Su Qingyu. She almost lost her pants. I''ve discovered you Su family people are really interesting. What you can''t get for yourselves, you think no one else can either."


    With Cheng Jinyan preceding and Qin Hanyue following behind, Huo Chengdong thought life would be colorful from hanging around Sister Qiao.


    He wondered who woulde next.


    "Third Young Master Qin?" Su Zhan looked back and forth between Qin Hanyue and Qiao Ying, greatly shocked.


    Qiao Ying actually knew Qin Hanyue?


    Moreover, judging from what Qin Hanyue just said, it seemed he had feelings for Qiao Ying... Was Qiao Ying the girl from the rumors circting the upper crust after Young Master Qin''s birthday banquet?


    "That''s impossible. A country bumpkin like you, how could you possibly know Third Young Master Qin." No matter what, Su Lingwei refused to believe that the man she couldn''t even get close enough to meet, much less have designs on, would have anything to do with the country bumpkin she looked down on.


    Qin Hanyue''s icy gaze swept over Su Lingwei, his tone even colder. "I advise you to think carefully before you open your mouth."


    Su Lingwei shuddered under the imposing manner Qin Hanyue exuded.


    Qiao Ying nced at the Su family. "Since everyone is here now, how should we settle this matter? Speak."


    Seeing the suddenly present Qin Hanyue, Su Cheng recalled the man seated beside Qiao Ying at the charity auctionst time. He had felt even then that the back view and gaze, could it be Qin Hanyue?


    Qiao Ying''s words pulled Su Cheng back. He quickly said, "My child, I shoulder arge part of the responsibility for improperly teaching her. I''ve let your father down. You say, as long as you''re satisfied, as long as it eases your heart, whatever you say I will do. I only ask that you don''t resent this family."


    Qiao Ying: "I have money now, I don''tck your pittancepensation. So you''d best offer something else to make up for it."


    Su Cheng: "What do you want?"


    Qiao Ying casually stated: "Her limbs."


    They were so shocked they thought they misheard.


    Su Cheng: "What?"


    Qin Hanyue: "Arms or legs will do, she can keep her life. Miss Qiao is skilled in traditional medicine. A few precise needles will easily induce lifelong disability. If Miss Qiao is willing to show some mercy, it won''t hurt that much."

 Chapter 154: Punish the whole Su Family; Pick Up the Plane - Night

    <h4>Chapter 154</h4>


    After listening to Qin Hanyue''s words, they were certain what Qiao Ying was talking about. Not only the Su Family Brothers, but everyone present except Qin Yan were also shocked. If it was only Qiao Ying speaking, they would still think it was a child making threats, but with Qin Hanyue standing beside Qiao Ying, forget about chopping off hands and feet...


    Su Zhan: "Girl, you''re not joking with us, are you?"


    Qin Hanyue: "She never jokes around with people she doesn''t know well."


    Su Cheng: "Chopping off hands and feet is too extreme."


    "Come over here and apologize to her." Su Cheng dragged Su Lingwei over to apologize to Qiao Ying.


    Su Lingwei refused, especially in front of Qin Hanyue. She was even more unwilling to lose face, while feeling jealous at the same time.


    The man she had been dreaming about and longing for all this time, she never imagined their first meeting in private would be a scene like this...


    "I won''t apologize. Why should I apologize? It wasn''t me who spread the rumor that she was being supported."


    Su Cheng: "Keep your mouth shut. I told you to apologize!"


    The more Su Cheng tried to force her, the more stubborn Su Lingwei became, even speaking recklessly again.


    "Master Qin, this person is definitely not as harmless and innocent as she appears. Don''t let her fool you..."


    Before Su Lingwei could finish speaking, she was pped by her father again.


    With two ps in a row, Su Lingwei waspletely stunned.


    "You still don''t know your wrongs!" Su Cheng said in a low voice through gritted teeth: "Can''t you see the situation clearly? As long as Qiao Ying says the word, it won''t take long before the Su Family Corporation will have to change its name. Are you trying to bring down the entire Su family?"


    Su Lingwei looked at Qin Hanyue and finally realized that the one she had offended was not Qiao Ying, but Qin Hanyue.


    In that instant, overwhelming fear came crashing down.


    Su Cheng shook his head, helplessly saying: "It''s my fault for not teaching her well. I''m also responsible for the things she did. I apologize to you."


    Su Cheng bowed deeply to Qiao Ying.


    "Dad..." Seeing her father, whom she had always respected, bowing to Qiao Ying to apologize, Su Lingwei felt aggrieved.


    Su Cheng: "Today I will have her publicly rify things."


    Qiao Ying: "That''s it?"


    Su Cheng: "Girl, you can hit her or scold her, report her to the police to have her locked up, I promise I won''t say another word. But chopping off hands and feet... I''m begging you, just let her off this once, okay?"


    Su Zhan also pleaded for leniency.


    Zhang Chengyong walked over to Qiao Ying¡¯s side.


    Lowering his voice, he said: "Qiao, change the punishment, this person is hateful, but chopping off hands and feet is too much. And you¡¯re now also a Su family member yourself, that''s an unchangeable fact. Your biological father and these two uncles had a very good rtionship. If he were still alive, he definitely wouldn''t let you do this. Do it as a favor in memory of your biological father and make an exception."


    Qiao Ying: "If it¡¯s so troublesome, I might as well just kill her."


    Zhang Chengyong was frightened: "Hey, girl, your words are getting more and more frightening. My old heart has not been well recently."


    Qiao Ying looked at Su Lingwei: "You seem to care a lot about your status as the Young Miss of the Su Family."


    Su Lingwei looked at her, not knowing what Qiao Ying was going to do.


    Qiao Ying: "I can spare her hands and feet, but on the condition that she is expelled from the Su Family. And a press conference will be held for her to publicly admit everything herself."


    Seeing the reaction of the Su Family, Huo Chengdong chuckled to himself: This move is vicious.


    These big aristocratic families most fear this kind of scandal. Usually when something happens, they spend money to cover it up as quickly as possible.


    To have the Su Family expose themselves and reveal everything in public, they would lose facepletely. Especially with Su Lingwei caring so much about her image, this move was almost fatal to her.


    Then the Su Family¡¯s stocks would plummet. With this huge loss, following another blow from Qin Hanyue in the business world, how could the Su Family continue on?


    There was no need for Qin Hanyue to step in. With Qiao Ying¡¯s amazingputer skills, she could handle it herself.


    Qin Hanyue leisurely said: "There¡¯s no need to make things thatplicated. With one word from you, I can drive all of them out of the Su Family."


    The two sang a duet, scaring the Su Family white.


    Su Lingwei was so frightened she cried, repeatedly saying she knew her wrongs, just short of kneeling down to Qiao Ying and Qin Hanyue.


    Su Cheng: "Fine, I agree to your terms. First thing tomorrow morning I will hold a press conference. She has done such things, I have let down your father and no longer have the face to remain in the Su Family. After the press conference, I will leave the Su Family with her and never let her appear before you again."


    Soon after,


    The official Kyoto University forum released two videos.


    One was a third-year student from the school admitting in front of the camera that he had taken money to spread rumors and maliciously photoshopped images.


    The other video was of the mastermind behind it, Su Lingwei.


    These two videos were forwarded to every student group at Kyoto University and were also screened in all the cafeterias, gym, dance studio, and electronic screens of all student organizations.


    Afterward, the school released a bulletin¡ª


    The student who spread rumors was expelled. Li Shiyin, who had previously led the rumor that Qiao Ying was being supported, was expelled. Two roommates who helped spread the rumors were given a major demerit. Added to their previous two demerits, they also faced expulsion.


    However, no one cared about the truth anymore.


    Qin Hanyue¡¯s appearance had shocked the entire campus.


    Students squeezed together in the corridors of ssroom buildings, or gathered downstairs, watching or erging the screen on their phones, looking at the two people leisurely walking around campus in the distance.


    The previous scene of Attorney Cheng teaching ss was repeated, but unlike Attorney Cheng, the students didn¡¯t dare to approach or strike up a conversation with this boss character.


    They only dared look from afar.


    ¡°Qiao the campus belle is too low-key. If I had all these awesome friends, I would¡¯ve turned the whole campus upside down. I just want to know if those people who previously said it was wishful thinking to criticize others and told people to delete their posts to save their own lives, are their faces hurting now or not?¡±


    ¡°That height, that look... Sorry Attorney Cheng I¡¯m climbing the wall. The charisma of this man, I really can¡¯t stand it!¡±


    ¡°Can someone tell me how she manages to stay so calm with such a handsome and prominent character by her side? If it were me, my face would¡¯ve cracked from smiling so hard long ago.¡±


    ¡°On Qiao the campus beauty¡¯s awesome friends.¡±


    ¡°So handsome yet he was rumored to be a greasy ugly older rich man. The rumor spreaders ought to be struck by lightning. So that Su Lingwei spread rumors because of jealousy?¡±


    ¡°I felt nothing when she was exposed for getting stic surgery and liposuction. But when this boss character appeared, I felt it waspletely outrageous! Yet the most outrageous thing turned out to be true!¡±


    ¡°So what¡¯s the rtionship between Qiao the campus beauty and this big boss? They can¡¯t be old acquaintances, can they?¡±


    ¡°I think they look like lovers.¡±


    Like the previous incident with Attorney Cheng appearing at Kyoto University, Qin Hanyue¡¯s appearance at the school easily ranked at the top of news headlines, creating explosive shockwaves at universities across the country.


    As the head of the most influential business empire locally and globally, Qin Hanyue attracted much more attention andmanded greater power than Attorney Cheng in terms of both status and authority.


    It wasn¡¯t just students from several universities paying attention to this matter, but news outlets, the entire upper-ss social circle, and even the whole city of Kyoto...


    Just as Huo Chengdong imagined, as soon as the Su Family held a press conference, they were thrust into the eye of a storm, causing great fluctuations in their stock.


    After a little digging, people found out that the Su Family had offended none other than Qin Hanyue. In the future, business would be difficult for them in this field.


    And Su Cheng remained true to his word, leaving the Su Family with his wife and daughter to go abroad, leaving Su Zhan alone to deal with the difficult situation.


    Su Lingwei became aughingstock across the city.


    It started to snow.


    Unlike the vibrant summer, Kyoto in winter after the onset of cold lost its former vigor.


    Everyone bundled up in thick padded jackets and trudged slowly through the snow.


    No one would go out if they didn¡¯t have to.


    In the airport lobby,


    People milled about.


    Qiao Ying stood by the arrival gate, head lowered as she yed on her phone while waiting for someone.


    Suddenly hearing movement, the sound of orderly footsteps, clearly the mark of trained discipline, Qiao Ying looked up.


    She saw over a dozen bodyguards in suits appear at the VIP arrival hall, and the tallest person standing at the very front was Qin Hanyue.


    Qin Hanyue, who was not looking around, was apparently still unaware of her presence.


    Could he also be here to pick someone up?


    Whoever he''s personally here to pick up must be someone important.


    Qiao Ying did not go up to greet him.


    Soon, there was noiseing from the arrivals gate as a few passengers emerged.


    Qiao Ying put away her phone.


    Passengers continued trickling out.


    Among the crowd of passengers, a tall young man with strikingly devilish looks emerged with his conspicuous hair.


    His silver white hair was tied back halfway to the length of his ears, with a few strands falling out to give a casually messy aesthetic, though upon closer look it was a styling with careful detail.


    The man had a slender figure and was dressed even more stylishly than entertainment celebrities, clearly evidencing a stylist''s work.


    With a tall nose bridge and paleplexion contrasting his pair of deep brown eyes, the mixed heritage in his genes, though subtle, lent his features more depthpared to that of Asians.


    The more his almond-shaped eyes caught the light, the more alluring and ambiguous they became.


    With one hand tucked into the pocket of his long windbreaker coat and the other pushing his luggage, his emergence garnered countless gazes like a celebrity walking down the red carpet.


    One word came to Qiao Ying''s mind: mboyant.


    Ye Si''s eyes scanned the crowd.


    He had never seen what Xue Ying currently looked like, with his multiple video invitations harshly declined, and he was dying of curiosity.


    Even though he had never seen her before, the moment his eyes met Qiao Ying''s, he instantly knew.


    Ye Si strode out of the passageway, dragging his luggage behind his long legs as he dashed towards Qiao Ying.


    Closing the remaining distance between them, he tossed aside his luggage and fiercely pulled her into an embrace.

 Chapter 155: Qin Han Yue and the night’s Airport head-to-head

    <h4>Chapter 155</h4>


    Dressed elegantly with a gentle temperament, the woman walked out from the VIP passage. Her eyes were full of doting love as she looked at Qin Hanyue who hade to pick her up.


    Qin Hanyue walked up a few steps to greet her, "Auntie."


    The woman''s eyes were gentle, "I told you not toe pick me up in such cold weather. You still insisted oning instead of letting Yu Chenge. " Her tone gently admonished him, but she was happy and gratified.


    "It''s only right." Qin Hanyue bent down with Western etiquette and lightly hugged the woman, "Wee home."


    As Qin Hanyue bent down to hug his aunt, he inadvertently nced up. Not far away, he caught sight of a familiar half of a girl''s face.


    Why only half? Because the man hugging the girl was holding her too tightly and forcefully, half of her face was buried, and even her waist was bent back.


    The people around frequently nced over at the two, undoubtedly seeing them as a couple madly in love. The passion of the man towards the girl was felt by the passersby.


    Some even thought the man was a celebrity and took out their phones to take pictures.


    Qin Hanyue''s eyes narrowed slightly.


    The girl had obviously discovered him earlier, her eyes were on him before he noticed her. When she realized he was looking over, the girl''s expression didn''t change at all.


    The two faced each other with their eyes meeting.


    He was hugging his aunt while she was being held tightly by a man.


    Just looking at his back, one could see how excited the man was, as if he would pick Qiao Ying up and spin her around the hall in the next second.


    Qiao Ying: "That''s enough."


    Ye Si: "I missed you to death."


    Qiao Ying: "Let go."


    Not only did Ye Si not let go, he hugged her even tighter and shamelessly clung on, "Let me hug you a bit longer."


    Qiao Ying: "Tsk."


    Ye Si said longingly: "That''s the tone, baby I love your cold and ruthless tone, this is the feeling."


    Then he buried his face down and sniffed her, "You still smell the same."


    After hugging her fiercely for a while, he reluctantly let her go. Ye Si cupped Qiao Ying¡¯s face with both big hands, bent down to observe her carefully.


    "Baby your face is so cute, your height is also cute ¡ªwhat''s with this look? I''mplimenting you."


    He pinched her cogen filled face again.


    "Although not as pretty as your original face, this one looks more innocent. It''ll be even more pitiful when you kill people." Hemented.


    "Your figure now is also a bit worse than your original one, but no matter how you look, baby, I''ll always love your soul."


    Qiao Ying: "..."


    She nced up at Qin Hanyue and the others who had already walked over.


    Qin Hanyue stopped behind Ye Si, "Here to pick up your friend?"


    His gaze fell on the two hands messing with Qiao Ying''s face.


    Qiao Ying tilted her head slightly to dodge Ye Si¡¯s hands, "Yeah, you too?" She looked at the woman beside him.


    The woman had her hair pinned up and wore emerald jade jewelry. She was well maintained and looked to be in her forties instead of over fifty. She had good bearing and skin, an elegant demeanor, withughter in her eyes as she looked back at Qiao Ying.


    Qin Hanyue: "Picking up my auntie."


    He looked at the red marks pressed into Qiao Ying''s face.


    Ye Si withdrew his neglected hands in midair. Somewhat displeased at being disturbed.


    He straightened up and turned around to look at the neers.


    Shit! This face looks so familiar. Qin Yan frantically searched for information.


    Qiao Ying introduced in one sentence: ¡°My friend, Ye Si. You should recognize him.¡±


    Ye Si?! Qin Yan almost shouted out loud when he heard this name.


    Damn!


    The Chairman of the Dilin Group. At the same time, he was also the supreme head of the 791 Corps, the strongest force under the Arctic Fox Mercenaries in Country M.


    All sorts of rted information kept popping up in Qin Yan''s mind.


    He couldn¡¯t help but gasp. Looking at the indifferent Qiao Ying, he wanted to ask: Doesn¡¯t Miss Qiao have any ordinary friends?


    It really makes him as her assistant look useless!


    Qin Hanyue stretched out his hand, "Mr. Ye, I¡¯ve heard a lot about you."


    Ye Si had a frivolous personality ¡ª if the other party was serious, he would be casual; if the other party was casual, he would be even more casual.


    At this moment, faced with the serious Qin Hanyue, Ye Si rxedzily.


    He didn¡¯t even nce at Qin Hanyue¡¯s outstretched hand and shook it very casually, replying: "Master Qin, I¡¯ve heard a little about you too."


    Qin Yan: F*ck, so arrogant!


    Qiao Ying: This guy.


    Qin Hanyue''s expression remained unchanged. He withdrew his hand and introduced Qiao Ying to his aunt, "Auntie, this is Miss Qiao."


    "I guessed it." Qin Zhen looked at Qiao Ying affectionately, liking her more and more, "So beautiful, just like Hanyue said."


    Hearing the woman''ster words, Qiao Ying couldn''t help but nce at Qin Hanyue. Their eyes met.


    The moment their eyes met, Qin Hanyue''s eyes immediately softened, and his face warmed up.


    "Hanyue often mentions you to me." Qin Zhen reached out her hand to Qiao Ying, not to shake hands.


    Qiao Ying hesitated briefly before holding out her hand.


    Qin Zhen held Qiao Ying¡¯s hand with both hands, "Miss Qiao, thank you so much for saving my brother. It¡¯s unbelievable that Miss Qiao is so young yet your medical skills are so advanced."


    Qiao Ying: "It was nothing."


    Qin Zhen held her hand for a while before letting go. Qin Hanyue raised his hand to support his aunt.


    Ye Si was impatient when he caught sight of the watch clearly disyed on Qin Hanyue¡¯s raised wrist.


    He narrowed his eyes.


    Seeing Qin Hanyue about to say something else, Ye Si stretched out his long arm and put it around Qiao Ying''s shoulders, "Baby, so the watch you asked from me was to give to him ah."


    The address and words that came out made Qin Hanyue inadvertently raise his eyes. His expression unchanged but he couldn''t help staring at Ye Si¡¯s hand around Qiao Ying''s shoulder.


    Qin Yan''s eyes widened. No longer calm: Baby?!!!


    This this, this address, this rtionship?! Was he this open with everyone or just with Miss Qiao?


    And calling her like this, did Miss Qiao really allow it?


    Ye Si didn''t even look at Qin Hanyue and continued saying to Qiao Ying: "If I had known it was to give Master Qin, I would have picked more carefully. Although this watch is still ok, it¡¯s stillcking when matched with Master Qin. It loses face for you a bit with this gift."


    After speaking, he finally nced at Qin Hanyue.


    Qin Yan secretly looked at Qin Hanyue, not even daring to breathe now: It¡¯s over, the truth about the baby and the gifted watch.


    Will someone die in a bit?


    Qin Hanyue smiled slightly, "I thought this watch was casually purchased by you. I didn''t expect you specially entrusted your friend for it. Mr. Ye is a very busy person who manages everything. To take such effort, this is more precious than I imagined.¡±


    Qin Hanyue gently grasped the watch on his left wrist, "I will cherish it even more in the future."


    Qin Yan: High level response!


    Qin Yan looked at the somewhat speechless Ye Si. He couldn¡¯t help straightening his back: Bring it on!


    Ye Si''s lips curled up,pletely unconstrained, "I have a pile that I can''t wear them all, stuffed under my bed. If Master Qin likes them, it''s a good chance for me to clear stock."


    Qin Hanyue: "Thank you, but no need. The rarer it is, the more precious. Excessive umtion leads to loss. This watch is precious because Miss Qiao gave it to me. What¡¯s valuable is not the watch itself but the person."


    Qin Yan cheered inwardly: Master Qin wins this round, he wins people¡¯s hearts! The current score is one to one.


    Ye Si nodded slightly: ¡°For this watch alone, it is indeed rare and should be well cherished. Unlike me, my house is full of things that baby bought and gave me. Rather than the rarer the more precious, I prefer the feeling of excessive umtion leads to loss. I can never have enough of baby¡¯s things."


    Qin Yan: K.O! Master Qin is badly defeated!


    Qiao Ying: "Are you two done?"

 Chapter 156: Two Men Go from Airport to Hotel.

    <h4>Chapter 156</h4>


    Ye Si was toozy to waste his saliva with Qin Hanyue, especially at this time.


    Qin Zhen also gently pulled on Qin Hanyue''s arm, signaling him to stop appropriately and not lose face, especially in front of the girl he liked. He should be more generous.


    The two withdrew their conflicting stance.


    Ye Si went to pull his own suitcase back.


    "Alright baby, let''s go. I didn''t eat much on the ne just now. Let''s go eat first and we can slowly talk when we get home." Ye Si put his arm around Qiao Ying''s shoulders and walked out.


    Qiao Ying nodded at Qin Hanyue.


    Before Qin Hanyue could respond, Ye Si had already led the person away.


    Qin Hanyue watched the two leave arm in arm with a gloomy look, his face gradually tensing up.


    Baby? Giving Qiao Ying wine in M State and opening with a gift worth billions - so he was the one from back then.


    Undoubtedly, the people from 791 back then - Ye Si''s men, appeared in Yuncheng also because of Qiao Ying.


    Qin Hanyue suddenly remembered that Ye Si had a nickname in the underworld - coincidentally also called "Anonymous".


    It appeared even earlier than the former boss of "ck Water", "Anonymous".


    And he seemed to have heard that Ye Si and the former boss of ck Water, that was, Blood Shadow, were brothers with boundless friendship.


    So what kind of rtionship was there between Ye Si, the former boss of ck Water, and Qiao Ying?


    It was unbelievable that Qin Hanyue could still analyze so rationally at this time.


    "Hehehe..." Qin Yan''s teeth ached so badly that they shook violently.


    Looking at Qin Hanyue''s back, Qin Yan felt that his third young master was emitting sour water all over, gushing wildly from the top of his head.


    Did he really not need a few shots? Wouldn''t he get sick from holding it in?


    "Miss Qiao''s friends around her are very outstanding. You have to work harder." Qin Zhenforted and encouraged.


    When Qin Zhen was young, she was also a career woman, and living in Los Angeles, she was as familiar with Ye Si''s notoriety as knowing it like the back of her hand. If this was really apetitor, she couldn''t take it lightly!


    Qin Zhen began to worry again about her nephew finding a wife.


    Her aunt''s words pulled Qin Hanyue''s thoughts back. He slowly exhaled from his suffocating chest as he looked in the direction the two had left.


    He said, "I know."


    Qin Yan secretly wiped the sweat from his forehead: Fortunately, the young miss was here, otherwise I really feared that the third young master would tear down this airport.


    Qin Zhen said, "Your parents are still at home waiting to wee me. Let''s go back first."


    Qin Hanyue turned to look at his aunt and said, "The chefs at my parents'' ce are still the same ones as before. There''s nothing new. Let me take my aunt to eat somewhere else?"


    Qin Yan: Hmm?


    Qiao Ying gripped the steering wheel with one hand, unable to endure it any longer and said, "Are you looking at your mother?!"


    Ye Si in the passenger seat supported his head with one hand and looked at Qiao Ying. Upon hearing her words, instead of holding back, he leaned forward even more.


    "Baby, your face is still too new to me. I have to take a good look and engrave it deeply in my heart."


    Qiao Ying: "Oh shut up."


    Noticing the watch Qiao Ying was wearing, after looking at it a few times, Ye Si kept suspecting that he had seen wrongly. So he leaned in close to take a better look.


    He stretched out his slender fingers and poked at the watch face, confirming that this was just a piece of junk, not some long lost pearl.


    He looked up at Qiao Ying and said, "Baby, where did you pick up this little piece of junk? You dare to wear it on your hand? Aren''t you afraid it will rot your hand?"


    Qiao Ying: "......"


    Ye Si: "Baby, I''m a little angry now. You wear such a little piece of junk yourself, yet you asked me for such a nice watch to give another man. And after you came back alive, the first person you met wasn''t me, but you went to M State to see ck Water¡¯s men, coaxing me that Shadow was watching, so it was inconvenient. Then you met Cheng Jinyan again. Is Cheng Jinyan more powerful than me?"


    It seemed that Qiao Ying was already used to Ye Si''s "entanglements", but she still couldn''t stand it a bit. So she blinked her eyes and gritted her teeth to say, "I care more about whether you live or die, okay?"


    Ye Si: "I knew my baby cared about me the most."


    Qiao Ying: "How long do you n to stay?"


    Ye Si: "However long my baby needs."


    Qiao Ying red at him. Seeing him with a hippie smile, she knew he was happy to see her and so she retracted her re.


    Qiao Ying: "Didn''t you say it was quite chaotic in M Country recently, with more and more internal strife within the Arctic Fox? Howe, has the situation settled down? You¡¯re so free that you ran here to see me."


    Ye Si disdainfully sneered, "It''s no big deal, the troops are ces where strength speaks. Who dares make trouble for me, I¡¯ll kill them directly and see who still dares to be dishonest."


    He had an unconcerned, prodigal appearance while speaking ruthless words.


    "Besides, meeting my baby, even if it was just the Arctic Fox¡¯s rubbish, not to mention the Arctic Fox¡¯s highest administrators, if the old man was unhappy, I would still fix them all the same."


    Ye Si went on to say, "That bastard Cheng Jinyan saw you before mest time. He bragged to me for half an hour at ourst meeting."


    "Baby, what level of friend is this new friend of yours?" Ye Si was asking about Qin Hanyue.


    Qiao Ying: "Remains to be seen."


    Ye Si: ¡°What if I said I don''t wee him?"


    Qiao Ying: "Reason?"


    Ye Si grievedly said, "I''m jealous."


    Qiao Ying indifferently replied: "Oh."


    Ye Si: "That''s it?"


    Qiao Ying: "Say one more sentence and I''ll throw you out."


    Ye Si shut up.


    Qiao Ying: "So why so low-key this time? One, you didn''t bring an entourage; two, you didn''t take the VIP passage. Changed your style?"


    Ye Si had a high-profile way of doing things and an even more high-profile way of carrying himself. No matter where he went, his procession was more ostentatious than a presidential motorcade.


    After waiting for a while without hearing Ye Si answer, Qiao Ying looked at him and saw him with his mouth shut and looking at her aggrievedly.


    Qiao Ying: "Keep it shut."


    But Ye Si was rebellious. He opened his mouth and said, "With my baby here, what else do I need bodyguards for?"


    Qiao Ying: Shouldn''t have asked.


    She took him to the pre-booked hotel for a meal.


    The two got out of the car and entered the lobby, walking towards the elevators, when they saw Qin Hanyue and hispanying in from another entrance.


    Qin Zhen: ¡°Miss Qiao, what a coincidence, you also came here.¡±


    Qin Yan touched his nose to conceal his awkwardness: But he had to say, his third young master and madam¡¯s acting skills were pretty good.


    Personally taking action for the third young master¡¯s lifetime event, truly not easy!


    Seeing the grimly determined Qin Hanyue, Ye Si sneered and asked Qiao Ying, ¡°Do you believe it?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°This is the most expensive hotel in the capital.¡±


    Ye Si: ¡°I forbid you from speaking up for him, baby.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°I¡¯m afraid you¡¯ll overthink yourself to death!¡±


    The Qin uncle and nephew walked over. Qin Zhen warmly said to Qiao Ying, "Hanyue booked a private room here to wee me. Since we came together, why don''t we go together?"


    Qiao Ying looked at Ye Si to ask his opinion.


    Ye Si readily agreed, "Sure, I love lively asions."


    Qiao Ying: What is this guy trying to do?


    The group went upstairs to the private room.


    "Baby, sit here." Ye Si pulled out a chair for Qiao Ying, then dragged the chair next to her over and squeezed it right against Qiao Ying¡¯s.


    It was so close, it was almost as if the two were sitting on one chair.


    The waiter handed out the menus. Qin Hanyue was just about to have the waiter give the menu to Qiao Ying when the menunded in Ye Si¡¯s hands instead.


    "Baby, if there''s nothing you particrly want to eat, I''ll just order ording to your tastes." Ye Si held the menu with a casual seating posture.


    Qin Hanyue listened as Ye Si flipped through the menu, reciting orders to the waiter like reading from a textbook, instructing how he wanted the foie gras prepared, what sauce to pair it with. His baby didn¡¯t eat this, loved to eat that.


    The steak should be prepared in what way, cooked to what degree, paired with what sauce, even specifying the amount of seasoning down to the gram. After flipping through one menu he picked up the Chinese menu...


    Throughout the entire process, all Qin Hanyue could hear was ¡°Baby¡±!


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Mr. Qin, don¡¯t mind him. He¡¯s always like this.¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°It¡¯s nothing.¡±


    Qin Yan: This is terrible! Isn¡¯t my third young master purely here looking to get hurt?!


    Sure enough,


    Ye Si closed the menu. Seeing the fresh red roses on the table for decorative mood, he reached out and took the flowers.

 Chapter 157: Night: At your mercy; Night’s appearance in Beijing causes a sensation

    <h4>Chapter 157</h4>


    Then everyone watched as Ye Si stripped the thorns off the rose and brushed Qiao Ying''s hair back to pin the rose to her ear, "A beautiful flower for a beautiful woman, a perfect match."


    Leaning his head in his hand, Ye Si looked at Qiao Ying with a smile spreading across his face. He waspletely captivated by her.


    Qiao Ying removed the rose from her ear and nkly lifted her hand to stick it straight into the top of Ye Si''s head, spearing half of his slicked-up hair. He treasured his hair more than anything and normally didn''t let anyone touch it, especially with the effort he had put into styling it for over half an hour.


    If it had been anyone else, even Cheng Jinyan, Ye Si would have started a fight. But this was Qiao Ying. Not only was Ye Si not angry, he was extremely delighted and honored. He gave Qiao Ying a radiant smile, "Thank you, baby~"


    Qin Hanyue was bbergasted. This was the CEO of the DILIN Group and leader of the 791 Gang?!


    Qiao Ying felt he was too embarrassing.


    She nced over at Qin Hanyue, who was sitting a few seats away. She saw he had fixed his eyes on her, his face betraying no emotion, but she could tell his jawline had tensed sharply.


    When he noticed her looking back at him, his expression gradually softened and he reined in his temper before giving her a faint smile.


    Ye Si grabbed Qiao Ying''s face and turned it back towards himself, "Baby, don''t look at him, look at me. What''s so good about him anyway."


    Seeing Qiao Ying''s murderous re, Ye Si feigned innocence.


    "I have long heard of Mr. Ye''s famous name. I knew he was straightforward and unrestrained but I didn''t expect he would show his true nature so tantly," Qin Hanyue suddenly said, hiding daggers in his gentle words.


    "My baby just likes people who are direct. She hates the convoluted posturing of businessmen," Ye Si said to Qin Hanyue but kept his eyes fixed on Qiao Ying.


    Qin Hanyue: "Mr. Ye is well deserving of his reputation for being popr with thedies and rich in experience. He understands the female heart better than I do."


    Qiao Ying: Here we go again.


    Ye Si: "That was all an act. My feelings for baby are genuine. I don''t understand those other women''s hearts and have no desire to. I only understand and care about understanding my baby''s heart."


    He then abruptly changed the subject, "What, does the esteemed Mr. Qin not even have women to put on an act with?"


    Ye Si looked at him, "Could it be you have some problems performing?"


    "My baby''s medical skills are unmatched. As long as you can pay her fees, I''m sure she would be willing to take a look for Mr. Qin."


    Qiao Ying nced at Ye Si, "Abstinence means he has health issues? Don''t let Cheng Jinyan hear you say that."


    Ye Si: "For all we know, Cheng Jinyan likes men. Could Mr. Qin here also be so inclined?"


    Qin Hanyue: "I enjoy both men and women. Ms. Qiao should know that. She also knows whether or not I have any issues with my body, so Mr. Ye need not worry himself over it. Rather, it is Mr. Ye who should pay more attention to his own health."


    Qiao Ying: "The food is here."


    Everyone, please shut up now.


    The two men resumed their ceasefire.


    But Ye Si loved liveliness too much to keep quiet for long ¡ª


    "Baby, eat this."


    "Have some soup first baby, to warm yourself up."


    "I brought some wine for my baby. It''s still being delivered but should arrive in a couple days. We can get dead drunk and catch up."


    Ye Si ate merrily throughout the weing dinner while the enjoyment of the unrted people, he neither knew nor cared about.


    It would be best if they did not enjoy it.


    Outside the hotel entrance,


    Ye Si got into Qiao Ying''s car holding the rose. He didn''t even nce at Qin Hanyue and the others who hade to see them off.


    Lowering his head to sniff the rose, Ye Si casually remarked, "Just these couple moves and he thinks he can pursue my baby. Go back and train for a few more years."


    "Aside from him, baby hasn''t gotten entangled with any other misceneous new friends, right?" Ye Si asked with a serious face.


    Qiao Ying: "Behave yourself in other people''s territory."


    Ye Si lookedpletely disdainful but raised his hands innocently, "With you speaking up for him like this baby, it''s hard for me to behave."


    Qiao Ying abruptly hit the gas.


    Rxed in his seat, Ye Si was mmed back against the chair by inertia. He turned to look at Qiao Ying, a indulgent smile on his face, "Fine, I''ll be quiet now."


    The car drove into the vi district.


    Ye Si got out and looked up at the vi before them, asking Qiao Ying who had gone to open the door, "Baby, don''t tell me you''re living in this little toy house?"


    Qiao Ying went inside, "Stop nitpicking, young master."


    "Didn''t I give you my ck card? Buy a ce. When did you be so ascetic baby, wearing broken watches and living in broken houses?" Ye Si looked back at the environment of the neighborhood with a frown.


    "Did Cheng Jinyan also stay here when he came to find you?"


    "Yes."


    "Are you sure you didn''t put him up somewhere nicer?"


    "Are youing in or not? If not, you can sleep in the car tonight."


    "Coming in." Ye Si immediately entered, "As long as I''m with my baby, I''d happily live in a thatched hut and eat wild vegetables."


    Qiao Ying asked him, "Sleep upstairs or downstairs?"


    Ye Si: "Of course wherever is closest to my baby. It''d be best if we could sleep in the same room. I''ll take the floor or sofa."


    Halfway up the stairs, Qiao Ying turned around, "It would be a bit of hassle getting rid of a body here but wouldn''t take much effort either."


    Ye Si spread his arms open and tilted his head, beaming, "Do what you will with me."


    Seeing his aggravating manner, Qiao Ying''s hands really did itch to act.


    Sitting on the living room sofa, Ye Si was video chatting with someone on his phone, bragging to the person on the other end and asionally turning the camera to show them where he was.


    On screen, Cheng Jinyan couldn''t take it anymore, "Do you know who Qiao Ying asked you for that watch to give it to?"


    Ye Si: "I know. We''ve exchanged blows. He didn''t stand a chance."


    Cheng Jinyan: "So he is serious about little Qiao Ying. He was still able to keep his cool when he met me earlier."


    Ye Si: "He wouldn''t dare."


    The living room lights suddenly switched off with a "click", startling Ye Si. He turned his head to see a petite figureing down the stairs.


    Ye Siined with some resentment, "Why do you walk so silently, baby?"


    Ye Si had arrived at the perfect time ¡ª Beijing University was holding their new student wee dinner and New Year''s dinner together.


    Huo Chengdong had spent the day ying hooky. He only arrived at school when the wee dinner was about to start.


    Beijing University generally does not allow cars to drive on campus. Instead they built a parking lot right outside the school gates specifically for faculty and students.


    Huo Chengdong drove up sting music in his sports car.


    ncing up, he immediately noticed his dream car parked up ahead.


    "Is that Sister Ying''s car?" Huo Chengdong instantly perked up and honked his horn twice, sticking his head out the window, "Sister Ying?"


    Huo Chengdong tailed the car until he found a parking spot. After parking, he raced over to Qiao Ying and her car.


    But when the driver''s side door opened, instead of Qiao Ying, a tall young man with half-tied silver-white hair and a mboyant yet elegant air stepped out.


    Huo Chengdong stopped in his tracks.


    Who was this guy?


    Just as he was wondering, the man nced over at him, seemingly having misunderstood that Huo Chengdong was honking at him earlier...


    Ye Si entered the school grounds, leaving his equally eye-catching sports car behind in the parking lot, attracting crowds of students toe observe and take pictures.


    "Sisters, hottie! Major hottie! I just saw him in the parking lot. Super good-looking, the kind you''d never run into in real life."


    "The one with white hair tied up? Ah ah ah I saw him too! And some of the sisters have already posted pics, side profile pics. I''m crazy over him!"


    "I heard from the others he''s a big celebrity. Don''t tell me he''se to perform for our school?!"


    "He''s not a celebrity, I searched. But damn, he looks like the heir to some huge business empire in TV dramas, with that aura."


    "First time seeing such a baller hunk IRL. Too sick!"


    "Looks like he headed for the Computer Science building?"


    "Computer Science again? I''m getting that feeling once more..."


    "Bro, limited edition sports car, Koenigsegg One:1! It''s at our school parking lot right now. Go check it out before it gets too crowded to get near!"

 Chapter 158: Qin Han more sick, looking for Qiao Ying to see a doctor

    <h4>Chapter 158</h4>


    The Capital University wee party was held very grandly. The auditorium that could amodate tens of thousands of people was crowded at this time. The freshmen had been looking forward to and preparing for this for half a month, thinking that the highlight of tonight would be this party.


    Unexpectedly, they were all attracted by a young man with half a bun of silver-white hair and a top-level sports car.


    Listening carefully, most of the students holding mobile phones downstairs were discussing that mysterious man and sports car.


    Qiao Ying came on time.


    The lights in the auditorium were a bit dark, but when Qiao Ying and Ye Si appeared together, they still inevitably caused a stir.


    Initially, it was only the students in the front row who were close by. Then, like a stone stirring up thousands ofyers of waves, the students behind heard the news and moved,yer byyer, surging back like waves.


    The whispers gradually turned into fierce discussions, and the students behind didn''t know what was going on. Seeing the students in front suddenly stood up, they also stood up and looked forward.


    "What''s the situation in front?"


    "It''s Qiao Ying, with that handsome silver-haired guy."


    The female students were extremely excited.


    "Did theye together?"


    "Nonsense."


    There were fewer people near the entrance, so Qiao Ying sat down in the front row, and Ye Si sat down after her. He habitually rested his arm on Qiao Ying''s shoulder, and his leg found afortable position to curl up.


    Seeing this scene, the students were no longer calm.


    "Damn! I knew, sure enough, it''s Qiao Ying again, she really is made of iron while the handsome guys are like flowing water."


    "Do you know what is the most scarce thing in this world? Looks. Do you know what is even more scarce? Divine looks. How many people can''t even see one in their whole life in reality, but Qiao Ying is surrounded by a bunch. I have gone from admiring to jealous and hating."


    "So intimate, what kind of rtionship is this again? I shipped her with Qin Third Master, but it seems that the rtionship between her and Qin Third Master is the purest."


    "The truth is out, that sports car is his, this guy must be another awesome figure! Don''t mess with him."


    "Luckily there is Qin Third Master, so these are all eptable."


    "Having Qiao Ying is our blessing. In other schools, where can you see such handsome guys? Following Qiao Ying, we get to see endless handsome guys and awesome figures all the time, really lucky."


    Ye Si: "Baby, I''m suddenly a little regretful. It''s too crowded for such a small ce. The air is not fresh anymore."


    Qiao Ying: "You wanted toe."


    Ye Si: "Baby, if you weren''t by my side, I wouldn''t havee. Since you are with me, how could I be alone? Of course I''ll be wherever you are. So baby, when are youing back with me to Country M?"


    Qiao Ying: "I''m still studying."


    Ye Si: "Stop kidding. You are wasting time on this childish knowledge. If you really want to experience it, just pick a school in Country M and I will apany you to slowly feel it, okay?"


    Qiao Ying: "I quite like my current life. Being a student is a very good identity. Let''s talk about it after resolving the matter of An Ying."


    Ye Si looked aggrieved: "Then what about me?"


    Qiao Ying nced at him and said, "You are a bit old for going to university at your age. If you don''t mind losing face, I''ll have a word with the principal to add a desk for you."


    "Baby, do you know what I love most about you? I love it the most when you scold people and talk nonsense with a straight face."


    "I prefer how I look when I''m holding a knife."


    "I love that too."


    The party began.


    As the two were talking, Huo Chengdong sneaked over and sat down next to Qiao Ying: "Sis Ying, has your car been stolen?"


    The next second, a face emerged from Qiao Ying''s other side and looked at him. It was the silver-haired man who had stolen the car.


    Huo Chengdong pointed at him: "Sis Ying, it''s him."


    Ye Si nced at Huo Chengdong and then retracted his gaze, not taking the person seriously at all: "Baby, who is this?"


    Qiao Ying: "Someone from the Huo family."


    "Baby?" Huo Chengdong almost eximed.


    He looked at Qiao Ying and then at Ye Si before realizing that Ye Si''s arm was resting on Qiao Ying''s shoulder.


    Damn! Who the hell is this guy?


    "Sis Ying, your boyfriend? What about that Qin guy? Did you dump him?" Oh right, it seems like those two haven''t dated yet?


    Qiao Ying: "A friend."


    "Friend?" After the two examples of Jing Yan and Qin Hanyue, Huo Chengdong automatically ssified anyone Qiao Ying called a "friend" into the "big shot" category.


    The friends of Sis Ying must not be ordinary people.


    Huo Chengdong: "Who is he? Can you introduce me? He doesn''t look like someone from the capital." He took a surreptitious nce at Ye Si.


    So handsome, and that outfit, is he a celebrity?


    Qiao Ying: "Maybe if you were a beauty."


    Just as she was speaking, another hand was added to Qiao Ying''s face - Ye Si turned her face back: "Baby, don''t chat with other men."


    Ye Si then moved closer to her and said, "What beauty, have you ever seen me with other women when you are by my side?"


    Huo Chengdong: Damn, not only driving Sis Ying''s car, calling Sis Ying baby, putting his arm around Sis Ying''s shoulder, but also touching Sis Ying''s face - bolder than even Qin Hanyue.


    The nice wee party had be the main venue for handsome guys and beauties.


    Everyone went crazy posting in groups and forums, basically no one was watching the show seriously. The number of people in the auditorium kept increasing, with people squeezing against each other.


    On the forum, the photos of Qiao Ying and Qin Hanyue walking around campus had been at the top for more than half a month before finally being mercilessly brushed down after Ye Si''s appearance.


    Photos of Ye Si and photos of the two sitting shoulder to shoulder, none of which were duplicates, were pushed to the top.


    "No, I still ship Qiao Ying with Qin Third Master."


    "Sorry I have already climbed the wall. This guy''s looks are too attractive to me. The full length matches my aesthetics. Isn''t this just my novel''s male lead!"


    "The sister upstairs,st time when you climbed fromwyer Cheng''s wall to Qin Third Master, you said the same thing."


    The nice forum had be a ce forpetition among CP fans.


    Qin Hanyue held his phone and looked at the photos of him and Qiao Ying sinking to the bottom, while her photos with Ye Si flooded the forum.


    Those who imed half a month ago that he and Qiao Ying were a match made in heaven had now fickly switched their "male lead".


    One should know that Qin Hanyue''s entertainment for the past half month has been browsing Capital University''s forum to see what they said about him and Qiao Ying.


    He put down his phone, his gaze falling on the watch next to him...


    After a long while,


    he picked up his phone, opened WeChat and entered Qiao Ying''s chat window, sending her a message: [Capital University wee party tonight?]


    The reply came very quickly. Qin Hanyue immediately checked it.


    He saw the reply: [None of your goddamn business!]


    Qin Hanyue''s face sank: Ye Si!


    Ignoring Qiao Ying''s murderous look, Ye Si put the phone back into her jacket pocket and smiled: "Don''t answer him."


    Qin Hanyue patiently waited for a while, but there was no movement on the phone. He stared at the phone absent-mindedly.


    After a long time, he suddenly nced in the direction of the bathroom...


    The next night.


    Qiao Ying and Ye Si were drinking and chatting at the vi.


    The doorbell rang.


    Ye Si was about to get up when Qiao Ying had already gone to open the door.


    As soon as the door opened, Qin Hanyue''s face was particrly pale and haggard.


    Qiao Ying: "Are you sick?"


    "Yeah, I caught a cold and the fever just wouldn''t go down. It dyed some things a bit and I could onlye to trouble you," Qin Hanyue said, raising his fist to his lips to cough twice.


    He turned his head slightly, seemingly afraid of infecting Qiao Ying.


    Seeing him like this, Qiao Ying reached out to touch his forehead.


    Her palm touched scorching heat. He realized what she was doing and cooperated by slightly lowering his head to let her feel his forehead.


    Qin Yan: *Gasp*, this forehead hasn''t been washed for three days, go ahead worship it!

 Chapter 159: Confession interrupted; Night: I kicked in the door

    <h4>Chapter 159</h4>


    Qiao Ying felt his forehead for a fever. After she retracted her hand, Qin Hanyue also felt his own forehead.


    "Beforeing here, I took my temperature, it was 38.1 degrees Celsius. It seems even higher now," he said.


    Just as Qiao Ying was about to speak, Ye Si draped his arm over her shoulder.


    "You''ve got the wrong ce, this isn''t a clinic. If you''re sick then go to the hospital," Ye Si spoke unpleasantly without even addressing him, his unweeness towards Qin Hanyue directly shown on his face.


    "No women to act out a scene with, not even a private doctor?" Just as he was nicely catching up, being disturbed again and again, now grudges have formed.


    Qin Hanyue: "Although it''s a small problem, the constant rpse is quite annoying. Miss Qiao''s medical skills are outstanding, I just wanted to find a fast and effective method. If I have disturbed you, I deeply apologize¡ªI will take my leave now." He said to Qiao Ying.


    Ye Si: "I won''t see you off."


    Qiao Ying reached out to stop him: "Come upstairs with me, I''ll give you a few needles."


    Ye Si adamantly said: "I do not consent."


    Qiao Ying ignored Ye Si and turned around to go inside. Seeing that Ye Si was blocking the entrance not letting the other through, Qiao Ying helplessly said: "Stop making trouble."


    Ye Si did not budge, still refusing to let the person through.


    Qiao Ying: "Ye Si."


    Ye Si turned around, looking extremely unhappy at Qiao Ying, the entire appearance of a jealous fit making a scene.


    Unwilling in his heart, he still gave way.


    Qiao Ying appeased him with a line: "Wait for me, I''ll be quick."


    Under Ye Si''s unpleasant gaze, Qin Hanyue followed Qiao Ying upstairs, to her room.


    After Qin Hanyue entered, Qiao Ying locked the door.


    Her actions inevitably made Qin Hanyue feel dejected¡ªfrom this it can be seen that Qiao Ying and Ye Si understand each other to a certain degree.


    "Have a seat on the sofa," Qiao Ying said.


    Not only did Ye Si bring wine for Qiao Ying, he also brought her a medical kit. Although the instruments were basic, they were absolutely state-of-the-art. Qiao Ying took out the medical kit.


    "Open your mouth," Qiao Ying took out a small shlight and leaned in towards him.


    "Won''t you put on a mask? What if I infect you."


    "It won''t transmit that easily."


    Only then did Qin Hanyue obediently tilt his head back and open his mouth for her examination.


    Qiao Ying put away the shlight, "Have you taken medicine?"


    She had drank quite a lot, when she spoke, her mouth was filled with the scent of wine. Her light pink lips were dyed an even richer red by the alcohol.


    Qin Hanyue shook his head.


    "Not even antipyretics?"


    "No."


    Qiao Ying looked at him dubiously, but didn''t say anything else.


    She took out a stethoscope and reached into his suit, cing the diaphragm against his chest through his shirt, from top to bottom, front chest toteral chest, left lung to right lung.


    Even with clothes separating them, the chill of the stethoscope''s diaphragm still made Qin Hanyue unconsciously straighten his back bit by bit. Staring fixedly at the close-up sight of Qiao Ying bent over seriously auscultating him, his hands resting on his knees unconsciously curled up into partial fists.


    Qiao Ying asked about his symptoms in a simple manner, he answered every question she asked.


    After asking, Qin Hanyue couldn''t help but say: "Are you always this meticulous when seeing patients? Even with minor illnesses like colds and fever?"


    He had assumed that with Qiao Ying''s medical skills and disposition, she would only "look" at him ording to the four diagnostic methods of traditional Chinese medicine. Then give him a few needles without going through all the trouble. He didn''t expect her to be so patient and thorough.


    Was it because she was in high spirits from drinking? Or was it because of the person drinking with her that put her in an even better mood, so she had so much patience and didn''t mind the extra effort? Or was it because of him?


    As soon as this thought surfaced, Qin Hanyue denied it of his own ord.


    "I don''t diagnose patients, I only operate," let alone minor problems like headaches and fevers. She didn''t even n on using this medical kit Ye Si gifted.


    Qin Hanyue''s eyes faintly brightened at her words, his heartbeat quickening along with it.


    His gaze fixed intensely on the girl''s face. In his absent-mindedness, he failed to notice his own anomalous condition and the suddenly elevated heartbeat had attracted Qiao Ying''s attention. She had already moved the stethoscope diaphragm to his left atrium.


    It was only when she spoke, "Your heart rate is very fast," that Qin Hanyue regained his senses, btedly realizing it.


    "I..."


    Qiao Ying met his eyes, she already understood the sudden eleration of his heartbeat was not because he physically felt unwell.


    Qiao Ying removed the stethoscope and smoothly sat down on the sofa next, grabbing his wrist to take his pulse.


    After taking his pulse, she took out needles, "Take off your coat."


    "Alright."


    "Unbutton two buttons and expose your nape."


    "Okay."


    She got up and went behind Qin Hanyue, pulling down the cor of his shirt to reveal more of his nape and shoulder area for needling.


    The door handle was abruptly turned by someone. Realizing the door was locked, Ye Si directly knocked on the door, "Baby?"


    "Why did you lock the door to treat him? Who are you keeping out, me?" Ye Si angrily demanded.


    It hasn''t even been a few minutes!


    Qiao Ying already knew he wouldn''t stay put, that was why she locked the door.


    "Baby, if he dares have any ideas about you, just kill him directly. I''ll go take care of the one outside afterwards," Ye Si said from the other side of the door. "Did you hear me?"


    Qiao Ying: "Ignore him, he''s always like this."


    Qin Hanyue: "You two have known each other for long?"


    Qiao Ying: "Mm."


    It''s hard to imagine her temperament could so amiably tolerate Ye Si''s "willfulness".


    She said she prefers the silent type, yet Ye Si is theplete opposite. She even allows such intimate forms of address and frequent physical contact.


    No matter how they may have suffered adversity together, a rtionship still needs years to establish its foundation. Yet she''s only 18 this year...


    After Qiao Ying finished needling his nape, she returned to sit on the sofa.


    "Right hand."


    Qin Hanyue held out his hand to her.


    Qiao Ying gripped it and needled his tiger''s mouth. This kind of physical contact made Qin Hanyue''s heartbeat grow even faster.


    "Before meeting Miss Qiao, I never envied anyone else. But now I do," Qin Hanyue suddenly confessed.


    "First it was Sai Baixiao and the others, then your younger brother, followed by Cheng Jin Yan. And now there''s Ye Si, too."


    Qiao Ying: "Ye Si is indeed the person I trust most in this world."


    Didn''t even have an "one of", how could Qin Hanyue''s heart not be affected.


    "Littledy, are you done? It''s been so long. Just carelessly give him a few needles and get it over with," Ye Si pestered from outside the door.


    Qiao Ying knew he wouldn''t settle down. That was why she locked the door.


    She grabbed a nearby cushion and fiercely flung it at the door.


    Ye Si briefly quieted down outside.


    She lowered her head to resume gripping and twisting the needle in his tiger''s mouth, then added a line, "Mister Qin is so outstanding, what need is there to envy them?"


    Qin Hanyue: "Since I was little I lived overseas with my aunt. My aunt raised me, in my heart she''s like my mother."


    Qiao Ying raised her eyes to nce at him, seemingly asking why was he suddenly telling her these things.


    So Qin Hanyue exined it to her: "I envy them because to you, they are not the same. Because they understand you more than me. I have no other way to get to know you, so I wanted you to understand me. But it appears I have done something stupid, because I do not know if you are willing to get to know me or not."


    Provoked by Ye Si, coupled with his illness, Qin Hanyue was unable suppress his emotions. In a moment of heat, he disregarded whether the timing was right or not.


    The corners of Qiao Ying''s mouth pulled into a faint smile, the smile was very light, so light it was almost indiscernible. This smile was unrted to anything else, she simply felt this businessman had a way with words. Had he been the slightest bit more vague, she wouldn''t know what he meant at all.


    Qiao Ying did drink quite a lot tonight.


    "Miss Qiao, there''s something..." Just as Qin Hanyue wanted to disregard the needle in his tiger''s mouth to try taking Qiao Ying''s hand.


    His fingers had already closed in.


    Ye Si violently banged on the door, "Baby! If you don''t respond soon I''m going to kick the door down ande in!"


    He was sessfully interrupted.


    It was also at this time that Qiao Ying finished needling, "Done."


    She released his hand.


    The moment the needle was pulled out, Qin Hanyue sobered up considerably. Looking at Qiao Ying busying herself with needle cleanup, he silently tidied his clothes.


    While regretful, he was also d he didn''t end up saying it out loud.


    Because the response he would get most likely wouldn''t be to his satisfaction.


    Qin Hanyue collected himself and consciously changed the topic: "Any ns for the winter break? Will you go somewhere further like during the summer?"


    Qiao Ying: "Yes."


    He promptly asked: "Will it be dangerous?"


    Qiao Ying raised a brow, "Are you asking about me? Or those poor souls I find?"


    Her? Or the unlucky bastards she finds?


    Qin Hanyue looked at her expression, "You seem drunk."


    Qiao Ying: "A little."


    Qin Hanyue: "Is he...sleeping next door?"


    Qiao Ying: "What, is Mister Qin going to say it''s bad for my reputation again, an unmarried man and woman under the same roof?"


    Qin Hanyue stood up and put on his coat: "I didn''t mean it that way. I only need to give that kind of reminder once, any more would just annoy people."

 Chapter 161: Familiar Back; Saved a Person

    <h4>Chapter 161</h4>


    Qiao Ying''s car was stopped at the entrance.


    Arkenlin was a prized area, with some so poor that there were people starving by the roadside, and some so rich that they engaged in drunken revelry every day.


    The huge gap made people''s hearts greedy and sinister.


    It gathered all kinds of people, big drug lords, arms dealers, and businessmen who came to squander money for stimtion.


    There were countless ugly and unimaginable, unspeakable businesses here.


    The various forces within were very clearly demarcated, with people guarding each entrance and exit, and you had to pay money to get through.


    Qiao Ying rolled down the car window and handed out a wad of money.


    The man preparing to collect the money caught sight of the hand holding the money, slender and fair, clearly a woman''s hand.


    He looked along the hand into the car, and through the windshield, he saw an extremely beautiful Asian girl''s face.


    In an instant, like a hungry wolf spotting meat.


    He alerted hispanions.


    Several people squatting at the entrance keeping watch stood up and approached the car.


    Coming closer, they found the girl to be even more amazingly beautiful, with skin so nice that just looking made them unbearably itchy.


    Seeing that there was only the girl alone in the car, they were slightly surprised, but didn''t care¡ªno matter who she was, once in this ce, it was all the same.


    The few surrounded the car, with greedy looks on their faces.


    With such looks, and a pure-blooded Asian at that, she could definitely be sold for a sky-high price¡ªthey happened to becking resources recently, and didn''t expect that such a top-grade one would deliver herself to their door.


    So they took her money, but had no intention of letting her through. Instead, they tapped on the car window to signal the girl to get out of the car.


    Impatiently, someone directly stuck his arm through the fist-sized gap in the car window to grab the car keys.


    Qiao Ying hit the gas pedal and rammed the person over, crashing through the checkpoint and rushing inside.


    The man''s arm was caught in the car window and dragged for a stretch before his whole body tumbled to the ground with a broken arm.


    The several people mbered up in a mess, watching as the off-road vehicle left.


    "Notify the higher-ups that an Asian woman has broken in¡ªshe must be found." Such a top-grade resource could not be allowed to escape.


    The tossed vehicle could not be started.


    Qiao Ying grabbed her backpack and abandoned the car to proceed on foot.


    Marijuana and opium poppies could be seen nted everywhere along the way.


    The ce was originally an extremely exclusionary tribe that survived by nting these things. Later it attracted the interest of drug dealers.


    It still retained many native characteristics, like the wooden houses and some articles of clothing.


    Every piece ofnd here was controlled by someone, because people were mixed, resources scarce, it was a no-man''snd, and the various forces had always been unwilling to give an inch ofnd, fighting bloody battles at the slightest disagreement..


    Outsiders with unfamiliar faces were already eyed by them from the moment they stepped across the border, unknowingly bing the meal on their tes.


    The unlucky ones would first be robbed of their possessions and vited, then their corpses tossed by the roadside before even making it inside. They mostly traveled in groups.


    As dusk fell,


    Qiao Ying, wandering alone, was like a sheep entering a tiger''s den.


    Everyone she met on the road eyed her covetously, and some even tantly followed behind her.


    All the way here, Qiao Ying noticed most people had a totem tattoo on the sides of their necks, red and the size of a fist.


    This was the Wuma Family''s totem.


    The people who stopped her at the entrance also had them on their necks.


    Clearly, she was currently in the Wuma Family''s territory.


    From what the big bearded driver said, Arkenlin was mainly divided between three powerful forces, one of which was this Wuma Family.


    The other two forces were apletely unscrupulous big drug lord and an arms dealer with absolute power over life and death.


    If ck Spade A had really developed his own power here, then given ck Spade A''s ambition and abilities, it was highly likely that he was one of these three forces.


    At this time, the Wuma Family was holding a dehumanizing auction as usual.


    What was being auctioned were not objects ornds,


    but people,


    women.


    The spacious auction hall gathered many people as an Asian girl on stage was being auctioned off like livestock.


    The bidding grew more and more excited, like starving beasts seeing meat.


    The girl on stage had her hands and feet bound, her mouth sealed with tape. She cried incessantly in fear, rather delicate-looking, crying so pitifully it wrenched the heart.


    To these people, Asian women had small frames, mostly harmless appearances, and no body odor.


    Completely different from European women.


    This stimted their lust even more.


    The bearded driver had emphasized this to Qiao Ying.


    So Asian women were an absolutely rare existence here.


    Now they understood why those people showed such greedy, excited looks when they saw Qiao Ying.


    Even the average-looking girl being auctioned on stage fetched astronomical prices, let alone a beauty.


    Qiao Ying hid with her backpack in the shadows of the corner on the second floor, quietly watching the outrageous auction below.


    So this was the kind of dirty business the Wuma Family was engaged in.


    Suddenly, a familiar silhouette walked past below, followed by several subordinates, heading towards the exit.


    Qiao Ying''s gaze followed that back view. The distance was somewhat far and she couldn''t see his face clearly, but the red totem on his neck was very conspicuous.


    Soon, the girl was sold away.


    Night fell.


    The girl was bought by a ck man. With hands and feet bound, the girl was brought to his residence and thrown savagely onto the bed.


    The girl struggled to sit up on the bed. With her mouth still sealed, the tearful girl could only whimper pleadingly.


    But the more she cried, the more the ck man''s bestial nature was incited.


    He pounced eagerly towards the girl on the bed.


    Pinned under him, the girl could barely breathe. Vision blurred with tears, clothes torn, only despair filled her heart.


    Suddenly the weight lifted. The dizzy and tearful girl heard the sound of a shed throat, followed by the heavy thud of a body hitting the ground, and the faint smell of blood.


    The girl froze, then slowly realized the man atop her was gone.


    She turned to see another girl about her age in the room, using a strip of cloth she had cut from the ck man''s clothes to wipe a short knife in her hand.


    And that ck many unmoving at the other girl''s feet.


    The smell of blood grew thicker.


    After wiping clean the short knife, Qiao Ying looked towards the girl on the bed and walked over.


    She flicked her wrist and cut apart the bonds on the girl.


    The girl ripped off the tape over her mouth, a heart-wrenching sob about to burst forth, when the cold voice of the other girl cut her off. "Quiet."


    The girl quickly covered her mouth, still shaken, looking at Qiao Ying with lingering fear..


    Qiao Ying walked to the window and pushed open a corner. She looked at the ck man''s subordinates below, then returned inside.


    "P-Please save me... I was brought here against my will too, I''m also from Hua Country..." The girl suppressed her sobs as she pleaded with Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying nced at her, then put away the short knife. She casually tossed her backpack aside before lying down on the bed. "Don''t wander around," she said indifferently.


    Amodations that epted outsiders were hard to find in this ce, even if you had money.


    Like a frightened bird, the girl still gripped by terror huddled in a corner of the bed, looking at Qiao Ying lying on it.


    And the ck man''s corpse still on the floor.


    Too scared to sleep, the girl merely watched Qiao Ying, who had fallen asleep, eyes wide open, terrified that her lifeline might disappear with so much as a blink.

 Chapter 162: Qiao Ying, Night, Cheng Jinyan - Burn Here

    <h4>Chapter 162</h4>


    The Next Day,


    Qiao Ying woke up and went downstairs to take care of some of the subordinates of the ck man. Afterward, she returned to the upstairs room and threw some food to the girl, saying, "Stay here."


    Then she left.


    News had spread that a beautiful Asian girl had intruded upon the territory of the Wuma Family. Many people had seen it yesterday evening, and the Wuma Family was searching for her overnight.


    Qiao Ying went out to familiarize herself with the terrain and gather information.


    Along the way, she tried to avoid people as much as possible. If she encountered any troublemakers, she didn''t waste time with them.


    The only advantage of this ce was that it was convenient for disposing of bodies. It wasmon to find a few corpses by the roadside, so she didn''t need to deal with them.


    In the evening,


    The Wuma Family''s auction began again.


    Every day, the venue was filled with familiar customers.


    But tonight, some new faces appeared, including a girl, a beautiful Asian girl.


    She was even more beautiful than every girl who had been auctioned in the venue before.


    For a moment, everyone''s attention was fixed on the group walking into the venue, and next to the beautiful girl was a young man with Irish mixed blood.


    His strikingly styled silver-white hair, deep and alluring eyes, fair skin, and enchanting appearance made him even more beautiful than a woman.


    Ye Si''s cold gaze swept over those people and he said, "I really want to gouge out their eyes." As he spoke, he lifted his arm and put it around Qiao Ying''s shoulder, as if dering his sovereignty.


    Qiao Ying replied, "You, a big man, are afraid of looking at them."


    Ye Si said, "I meant you, baby."


    Qiao Ying said, "They not only auction women here but sometimes they also auction some attractive men," as the bearded driver mentioned.


    She had confirmed this when she went out during the day to gather information.


    Ye Si said, "Baby, don''t gross me out."


    What Qiao Ying said was the truth, so it was easy to imagine what those people in the venue were thinking as they stared at her and Ye Si.


    Being cautious of their formidable presence, they didn''t dare to act recklessly.


    The two of them took their seats in the front row.


    The people who had been stationed at the entrance and were knocked down by Qiao Ying yesterday were now in the venue. As soon as they saw Qiao Ying, they immediately reported to their superiors.


    "It''s that girl."


    The person in charge of the venue looked and instructed his subordinates, "Inform the higher-ups, there are some new faces."


    The auction began.


    Five or six women were tied with a rope like livestock and pushed onto the stage. They had different skin tones and came from different countries. They were barefoot, injured, and scantily d.


    Ye Si turned his head and asked Qiao Ying, "Baby, did youe here yesterday? Did anything happen?"


    Qiao Ying replied, "I saved someone."


    Ye Si asked, "When did you be so kind, baby? Was it a man or a woman? Did a man pledge himself to you?"


    Qiao Ying nced at the stage and said, "What do you think?"


    Ye Si shrugged, "A woman, then."


    The auction began, but tonight the guests in the audience were evidently less enthusiastic than usual. They all had expressionless faces, their eyes fixed on Qiao Ying sitting in the front row as if she were their prey.


    The weeping women on the stage, the two people casually chatting in the front row, and the watchful eyes of the crowd below.


    Apart from the intermittent cries and asional conversation between the two, there was no other sound in the venue.


    An eerie sense of oppression filled the air of the venue.


    A man suddenly entered the doorway, attracting attention in this quiet venue.


    The man was dressed in a suit, standing tall with a pair of gold-rimmed sses perched on his nose.


    He walked straight towards Qiao Ying and the others, then sat down next to Qiao Ying.


    "Phew," Cheng Jinyan let out a long breath.


    Ye Si''s gaze darted past Qiao Ying in the middle, and he nced at Cheng Jinyan, saying, "What happened to you? You look so disheveled."


    Cheng Jinyan loosened his tie and replied, "I came alone. Unlike you, the big boss and chairman, bringing so many people."


    Qiao Ying looked at Cheng Jinyan, who had suddenly appeared, and then nced at Ye Si.


    Originally, she had intended to act alone without telling anyone.


    It was Ye Si who asked her to spend the winter break in Country M, and Qiao Ying told him that she wasing to Arkenlin.


    Under Ye Si''s persistent questioning, she revealed that she came to find ck Spade A.


    And Ye Si tagged along eagerly.


    He even called Cheng Jinyan to join them.


    What was supposed to be an independent operation turned out like this.


    Qiao Ying said, "You have so much free time?"


    Cheng Jinyan was bowing his head, looking at the blood stains on his clothes.


    Before he could speak, Ye Si spoke on his behalf, "How many majorwsuits in the world require his personal intervention? It''s been so long since the three of us got together, and this ce seems convenient."


    Cheng Jinyan took off his blood-stained suit jacket and said, "I''ve been wanting to meet those guys from the Shadow for a long time."


    Ye Si remarked, "You''re dressed so formally for a ce like this."


    Cheng Jinyan tossed the jacket aside and retorted, "Shut up! If you had informed me earlier, I wouldn''t have been in such a rush. I came straight here after getting off the ne without even changing clothes. I''ve been on the road for two days, and I''m exhausted."


    Ye Si sat up straight, took off his own windbreaker, and handed it to Qiao Ying, saying, "Darling, be careful not to catch a cold."


    Cheng Jinyan reached out to take it and said, "Thanks."


    Ye Si didn''t even look at him and replied, "Thanks your ass."


    He shook out his coat and then put it on Qiao Ying, saying, "Sweetheart, be careful not to catch a cold."


    Cheng Jinyan pulled back his hand, not wanting to engage with him.


    He leisurely crossed his legs, a few bloodstains still visible on the cor of his white shirt. Through the lenses of his sses, he looked at the women on the stage and remarked, "I''ve heard of these types of auctions, but this is the first time I''ve seen one."


    Ye Si said, "I thought even your gang would have this kind of activity."


    Cheng Jinyan replied, "Little Ying is right, there''s something wrong with your mouth..."


    Ye Si asked, "What?"


    Cheng Jinyan said, "It''s like shit."


    Ye Si immediately looked at Qiao Ying, unable to believe it, "Darling, did you really say that about me?"


    Qiao Ying kept her gaze fixed on the stage.


    Ye Si leaned closer to her, repeated his question, "Darling, did you really say that about me?"


    Qiao Ying continued to look at the stage.


    Ye Si reached out to turn her face towards him, only to be pped away by Qiao Ying, who said, "Shut up."


    At that moment, a person appeared behind the stage, and Qiao Ying''s gaze shifted from the women on stage to that person.


    Last night, she had only seen a side profile, but now Qiao Ying could clearly see the person''s face and said, "It''s really him."


    And the other person also looked at her.


    Teng Yan¡ªRed Heart K''s prot¨¦g¨¦, with an unexpectedly remarkable fate, managed to escape from the cruise ship.


    Qiao Ying nced at the red totem on his neck.


    Wasn''t he Red Heart K''s prot¨¦g¨¦? How did he be part of the Wuma Family?


    Cheng Jinyan and Ye Si also noticed Teng Yan.


    "Who is he?" they asked Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying informed them in a few words.


    Qiao Ying and Teng Yan locked eyes on stage. They expected Teng Yan to be filled with resentment upon seeing her, but unexpectedly, Teng Yan suddenly smiled at her and then vanished.


    Seeing Teng Yan smile at Qiao Ying, Ye Si muttered a curse under his breath.


    Cheng Jinyan said, "The Wuma Family is a powerful force, and this is just one of their branches. If ck Spade A associates with them, it will bring a lot of trouble in the future."


    Ye Si''s eyes turned cold, but he had a nonchnt expression on his face. "Then we''ll take care of it all at once."


    Qiao Ying thought to herself: If ck Spade A really joins the Wuma Family, what will happen to Red Heart K, which has been developing independently all this time?


    It seems that Red Heart K took Teng Yan as an adopted son, but in reality, Teng Yan has developed his own power under Red Heart K''s guidance?


    In that case, Teng Yan is not a simple character.


    Cheng Jinyan asked, "What are we going to do tonight?"


    Qiao Ying snapped out of her thoughts, looked at the woman on stage, slightly parted her red lips, and said expressionlessly, "Burn it down."

 Chapter 163: Qiao Ying: Student; Cheng Jinyan: lawyer; Night: Big boss, handsome gold

    <h4>Chapter 163</h4>


    There were a total of five such auction houses on the Wuma Family''s territory. Over the years, just these five auction houses had brought the Wuma Family n full coffers, making many people envious.


    Yet tonight, this filthy, disastrous ce that had harmed countless men and women, a ce where countless businessmen sought thrills, waspletely burned down by someone.


    The auction houses were made of wood and caught fire easily.


    Cheng Jinyan stood in front of the raging fire that used to be an auction house, the mes reflecting in his sses as he took out a box of cigarettes from his pants pocket, lightly flicking one out to put between his lips.


    He casually lit the cigarette with the torch in his hand, then threw the torch into the big fire.


    In the night, he appreciated this decent scene, the lightly dressed him getting some warmth from the fire.


    Seeing the fire raging more intensely in the distance, Cheng Jinyan couldn''t help but mutter: "Did this guy ssh gasoline?"


    Hearing movement approaching, knowing it was the Wuma Family''s men, Cheng Jinyan stuffed his hands into his pant pockets and slowly walked away.


    "Sshing gasoline and trying to deny it, huh?"


    After meeting up with Ye Si, Cheng Jinyan''s first sentence was to ask him this.


    Ye Si stood on the second floor corridor, holding a wine ss and leisurely sipping wine. "Gasoline is so dirty, how could I possibly touch it?"


    The three of them had split up, each person responsible for an auction house while Ye Si''s subordinates took care of the remaining two.


    They agreed to see who could burn theirs down the fiercest. Halfway through, this young master Ye Si felt the ce was too dirty for his shoes and had his subordinates do all the work while he went ahead to the meeting point to drink.


    Cheng Jinyan looked at his own lightly dressed, blood-stained self, then back at the fashionably dressed, vacationing-like Ye Si, and wanted to kick him off the second floor.


    "Howe she''s not here yet?" Cheng Jinyan looked in the direction of the auction house Qiao Ying was responsible for, where mes now raged into the sky.


    Qiao Ying was supposed to take care of the auction house they had just been at, but didn''t leave after.


    When they split up, Cheng Jinyan had left first and didn''t know Qiao Ying had other business after burning down her auction house.


    "The baby said she still has some questions for that guy."


    Cheng Jinyan: "Who?"


    "The one on stage who smiled at the baby, asking to die." Ye Si stood up straight. "Let''s go first."


    They were currently at the residence of the ck man who had died. The girl Qiao Ying had saved from the auction house was in the room behind them.


    The Wuma Family men would quickly find this ce.


    With all five of the family''s auction housespletely burned down by a group of outsiders, the Wuma Family, who had never suffered such anger and humiliation, sent men to seal off all entrances and exits and began a carpet search.


    Especially for that Asian girl who openly, in front of everyone, lit a torch, attacked their people, and finally burned down their main auction house.


    Teng Yan silently stood by, watching the much more influential Wuma Lin furiously rant, iming that after catching Qiao Ying, he would auction her off a few dozen times until she died from the ying, then chop her remains into pieces to feed the dogs.


    Wuma Lin was bursting with anger but had nowhere to vent it, so he turned and saw Teng Yan just standing there watching his outburst. He immediately redirected his tirade at him.


    Teng Yan didn''t try to start a conflict and just let him scream and curse.


    "Mongrel scum, useless trash, get out there and find them for me. The Wuma Family doesn''t feed useless garbage." Wuma Lin spat out vicious words.


    But Teng Yan remained calm and unprovoked. He didn''t even change his expression at these awful insults, just silently turned and left.


    However, Teng Yan did not obey Wuma Lin''s order to search for Qiao Ying''s group; instead, he returned to his own residence.


    Pushing open the door, in that very instant, a sh of cold light from a de swept across his face.


    Teng Yan''s footsteps halted as he entered, his expression changing instantly as his entire body became vignt. He looked up at the same time.


    In front of the tea table sat a delicate figure.


    Teng Yan stepped inside and closed the door behind him, then turned on the light to see clearly who it was.


    The girl sitting leisurely at the tea table polishing a short knife was extremely beautiful, her expression also extremely cold. Wasn''t she the one who burned their auction houses and was being hunted by them right now?


    The girl calmly polished her knife and spoke indifferently, "Can''t believe you can endure being scolded like that."


    Teng Yan didn''t care about her words. "I''m very surprised you came looking for me. You didn''t sneak in here wanting to get rid of mepletely right? After all, we have no enmity."


    Qiao Ying: "I''m here to ask about someone. Cooperate and I won''t kill you."


    Teng Yan: "Who are you trying to find out about?"


    Qiao Ying: "ck Spade A of Dark Shadow."


    Teng Yan narrowed his eyes slightly: "From Dark Shadow, same as my dead foster father?"


    Qiao Ying: "Red Heart K, yes."


    Teng Yan: "Sorry to disappoint, but while Red Heart K was my foster father, I barely know anything about Dark Shadow. Other than Red Heart K, I''ve only seen Dark Shadow members that one time on the cruise ship. As for this ck Spade A you speak of, I have no idea at all."


    Seeing that Qiao Ying didn''t believe him,


    Teng Yan continued: "I know your abilities surpass Red Heart K''s. And I''m someone who values my life. I have no need to lie."


    "Since you discovered some clues to this person''s whereabouts here, perhaps try checking other ces, like that big drug lord to the east, or that arms dealer to the southwest. Their identities are also very mysterious. Here in Arkenlin, those two rival even the power of our Wuma Family. I believe someone of ck Spade A''s capabilities could have grown into simr forces."


    Teng Yan suddenly nced around before continuing, "I was just sent here so I''m not too familiar with the extent of my family''s power in this area. As you heard, I don''t have much say in the family. There''s much I''m not qualified to know about, including whether this ck Spade A you''re looking for could possibly be with us."


    After listening to Teng Yan, Qiao Ying smiled, "Trying to use me to kill Wuma Lin for you?"


    Seeing through his intentions at a nce.


    Qiao Ying: "I dislike people ying games in front of me."


    Teng Yan wasn''t embarrassed either: "I do have an agenda, but I was telling the truth too."


    Qiao Ying spoke slowly: "So who around here makes you think they could be ck Spade A?"


    She had just scoped the area out and found Wuma Lin to have the most influence. If ck Spade A was around, could he be working under Wuma Lin?


    This question stumped Teng Yan. He smiled awkwardly, "You really are clever¡ªmay I ask why you have a grudge with Dark Shadow?"


    Teng Yan couldn''t imagine what deep hatred this teenage student could have with Dark Shadow''s upper echelon.


    First Red Heart K.


    Nowing all the way to this Arkenlin ce to find ck Spade A.


    Qiao Ying didn''t feel like wasting more time with him and prepared to leave.


    Teng Yan quickly said, "Are you interested in working together? With your skills and capabilities, I believe we could..."


    Without turning back, Qiao Ying interrupted him, "You think you deserve that?"


    Her tone was full of disdain and arrogance.


    Teng Yan fell silent, watching the girl''s departing back, a smile at his lips as he murmured, "Who knows."


    The burning of the Wuma Family''s auction houses shocked all of Arkenlin overnight.


    The Wuma Family was sparing no effort to hunt for this group of Asians everywhere.


    And at this moment, Qiao Ying''s group had already left the Wuma Family''s territory, arriving at the turf of that arms dealer.


    Qiao Ying''s group arrived respectfully. Seeing they were Chinese nationals, the guards allowed them entry.


    The big bearded driver also told Qiao Ying that in Arkenlin, any Chinese national in trouble could seek help from this arms dealer.


    If lucky, they might offer assistance.


    So Qiao Ying and herpanions, who were in trouble with the Wuma Family, came.


    But Qiao Ying did note here to hide from the Wuma Family.


    She had two agendas¡ª


    One, probe this arms dealer to see if he might be ck Spade A.


    Two, find a ce for the girl she rescued from the auction house.


    Soon enough, Qiao Ying''s group was led to a military camp.


    Two stewards came out¡ªa man in his thirties and a kind looking middle-aged man.


    They clearly recognized this was the group that burned the Wuma Family''s auction houses and was being hunted by them.


    Yet they darede to their territory. What gall!


    The two stewards exchanged a look.


    The middle-aged man called Old Liu asked kindly enough, "May I ask who you all are?"


    Qiao Ying: "Qiao Ying, student."


    Cheng Jinyan: "Cheng Jinyan,wyer."


    Ye Si: "Ye Si, big boss, handsome and rich."


    Qiao Ying: "......"


    Cheng Jinyan: "......"


    Old Liu: "......"


    Younger Man: "......"

 Chapter 164: Qiao Ying: Mr. Qin came to do business again Qin Hanyu: You came to travel again

    <h4>Chapter 164</h4>


    Cheng Jinyan: ¡°Please excuse me.¡±


    This guy was really embarrassing. I wanted to dig a hole to bury him in.


    Old Liu looked at Ye Si, whose face was arrogant and looked at everyone like they were trash, andughed: ¡°I don¡¯t know why you came to our ce.¡±


    Cheng Jinyan: ¡°I heard your ce is willing to help Hua Country people. This youngdy got lost. I wonder if you can send her back home.¡±


    Old Liu looked towards the girl Cheng Jinyan was talking about.


    The girl had injuries on her body, red marks around her wrists and ankles as if she had been tied up, she was tense like a startled rabbit.


    One look and you could tell she was saved from the Wuma Family auction house.


    Lost her way?


    Got lost all the way to Arkenlin? His excuse was too unbelievable.


    The young man¡¯s name was Xu Zheng. He had long disliked the Wuma Family¡¯s dirty business. Normally he would help out with this kind of thing, but clearly this time Qiao Ying and the others were asking for help at the wrong time.


    He lowered his voice and said to Old Liu: ¡°The Wuma Family is hunting them down right now. Let¡¯s not get involved in this muddy water.¡±


    Old Liu thought for a moment: ¡°Okay.¡±


    Xu Zheng frowned.


    Cheng Jinyan: ¡°This youngdy was badly frightened. Can you let our people apany her?¡± Have Ye Si send two of his men to escort her.


    Xu Zheng was a little annoyed: ¡°If you don¡¯t trust us, why did youe looking for us? The exit is over there. We won''t send you off!¡±


    Old Liu: ¡°Okay.¡±


    Xu Zheng looked at Old Liu and started to get angry.


    He actually agreed so easily. Cheng Jinyan and Qiao Ying looked at each other, was this arms dealer really kind or fake kind?


    If he was really kind then the chances of him being the Ace of Spades would be lower. If he was fake kind, could he be like the fake charitable King of Hearts?


    Cheng Jinyan continued speaking to Old Liu: ¡°Also, we wanted to talk to you about doing some business, we want to buy some weapons.¡±


    Old Liu: ¡°Okay.¡±


    Cheng Jinyan: ¡°We also need a ce to stay, let¡¯s talk price.¡±


    Old Liu: ¡°No.¡±


    They just burned down the Wuma Family''s assets, and then came to their territory. Who knew if they would make trouble or not.


    Daring to provoke the Wuma Family, they didn''t seem like people who were afraid to cause trouble. So their purpose ining to their territory was suspicious.


    Old Liu: ¡°You all clearly have skills. Our temple is small and can¡¯t amodate you. Please leave.¡±


    Ye Si: ¡°Why don¡¯t you just directly say you''re afraid of the Wuma Family.¡±


    Xu Zheng: ¡°If you''re not afraid, why did youe to ask us for help?¡±


    Ye Si: ¡°Because we looked up to you.¡±


    Xu Zheng: ¡°You---¡±


    Simply shameless!


    Old Liu stopped Xu Zheng while still smiling: ¡°We are businessmen. We don''t do unprofitable things. Besides, you all...¡± Old Liu looked at them: ¡°Have unclear identities.¡±


    Students? Lawyers? Do they believe that themselves?


    Only thest one who looks like a boss seems believable.


    Old Liu: ¡°We really don¡¯t want to get involved in this muddy water. Leave the girl here, we will send her back home for you. As for everything else, let¡¯s not discuss it for now.¡±


    And so they were sent away again.


    Standing at the border between the Wuma Family¡¯s territory, Qiao Ying said: ¡°Wait for me, I¡¯m going back for a bit.¡±


    And she turned around and went back.


    The girl was left behind. Despite being annoyed, Xu Zheng still arranged for people to help Ye Si¡¯s men escort the girl back home.


    Xu Zheng: ¡°You clearly knew the girl was from the Wuma Family auction house. For them to send her here so openly, what if it was to cause us disaster? By taking her in, wouldn¡¯t you be giving the Wuma Family an opportunity to make trouble for us? There would be a huge misunderstanding.¡±


    Old Liu waved his hand: ¡°Haven¡¯t we had conflicts with the Wuma Family over the years? One more doesn¡¯t make a difference.¡±


    Xu Zheng: ¡°I¡¯m not afraid of the Wuma Family! We still don¡¯t know the identities of those people clearly. Who knows what their intention was in bringing the girl here.¡±


    Old Liu: ¡°I¡¯ll have someone investigate their backgrounds. Contact the boss and let him know too. These people are not simple characters. If he doesn¡¯t have ill intentions towards us and is just asking us for this small favor in order to make friends, then fine. But if he has other motives, then he would be a tricky opponent to deal with.¡±


    Boss? After hearing their conversation, Qiao Ying left.


    At home,


    Qin Yan knocked on Qin Hanyue¡¯s office door.


    ¡°Young Master, there are some unfamiliar faces in Arkenlin. Based on Xu Zheng¡¯s description, it sounds like Miss Qiao, Ye Si and Lawyer Cheng are there.¡±


    Qin Yan had a very deep impression of Ye Si''s head of silver-white hair. As soon as Xu Zheng vaguely described those people''s "unlikeable" identities and appearances, Qin Yan immediately thought of Ye Si.


    Qin Hanyue raised his eyes: ¡°Arkenlin?¡±


    She actually went to Arkenlin?


    ¡°Yes. Yesterday they burned down the Wuma Family¡¯s auction house and are currently wanted by them. Today they came to our territory wanting to buy weapons.¡±


    Burning down the Wuma Family¡¯s auction house sounds like something Miss Qiao would do.


    Qin Yan: ¡°Young Master, why don¡¯t you give Miss Qiao a call to confirm? Miss Qiao acts boldly with unique tastes. Don¡¯t let her burn down our territory too, that would be a huge misunderstanding.¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°Did they sell them weapons?¡±


    Qin Yan: ¡°No. It¡¯s precisely because the deal didn¡¯t go through that I¡¯m worried Miss Qiao will hold a grudge.¡±


    -


    In the few days after the Wuma Family auction house was burned down, not only were the arsonists not captured, many of the people they sent out were killed instead.


    The corpses were even arrogantly dumped at their doorstep.


    Teng Yan: ¡°Let¡¯s report to the Family and ask them to send some men here. Those people won¡¯t be easy to deal with.¡±


    Wuma Lin: ¡°Shut up! You don¡¯t get a say in this, much less get to teach me what to do¡ªWhat are you still standing here for? Go find those people for me!¡±


    Teng Yan: ¡°No need to look anywhere else. They probably fled to that drug lord or arms dealer¡¯s territory.¡±


    Hearing this, Wuma Lin immediately sent people over there.


    The result was the more people he sent, the more people died.


    And so Teng Yan watched as Wuma Lin sent people to their deaths. The more people died, the harder it was for Wuma Lin to exin to the Family. If Qiao Ying angers him even more, even Wuma Lin would die here.


    Saving him a lot of trouble.


    Under the night sky,


    A petite figure freely traversed this territory.


    She had already made contact with both the Wuma Family and that arms dealer. It was hard to confirm at the moment. Right now, Qiao Ying was heading towards that drug lord¡¯s territory.


    She had already burned down the Wuma Family¡¯s auction house and killed quite a few of their men, but nothing much had happened yet.


    Qiao Ying was thinking to pick a day in a couple days to simply blow up that arms dealer¡¯s weapons depot to lure out the ¡°Boss¡± behind him.


    She would also try this drug lord¡¯s territory.


    She refuses to believe there is nothing to find.


    As Qiao Ying was walking, there was suddenly the sound of engines ahead. Two beams from car headlights shone ahead. A car seemed to be stuck in a mud pit and couldn¡¯t get out.


    ¡°Young Master, the car won''te out. Should I go find people to help?¡± Qin Yan said as he got out of the car to check the situation of the tires again.


    Qin Yan groped around in the dark for a rock to prop under the tire.


    ¡°Driving this kind of car to a ce like this.¡±


    The sudden voice almost scared Qin Yan to death. He yelped and sat down hard on the ground, flinging the phone he was using as a shlight off to the side.


    Damn it! A ghost!


    ¡°Who¡¯s there?!¡± Qin Yan quickly raised his head to look, the neer''s long hair covered some of their face, and he couldn''t fully see them clearly with the help of the car lights.


    It¡¯s a female ghost!


    Qin Yan grabbed his phone off the ground and shined the shlight over.


    Qiao Ying narrowed her eyes against the re and turned her face slightly away.


    Qin Yan: ¡°Miss Qiao?¡±


    To think it was really her here making trouble!


    Qin Hanyue got out of the car.


    Qiao Ying looked at him with a teasing smile: ¡°Mr. Qin, here to do business again?¡±


    With the same teasing tone, Qin Hanyue asked her in return: ¡°Here sightseeing again?¡±


    Qin Yan stood up from the ground: ¡°Wow... Miss Qiao, what a coincidence!¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°I just arrived and it¡¯s already dark. Where are you nning to go at this time?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Just walking around everywhere.¡± She paused for a bit looking at Qin Hanyue¡¯s face, then suddenly said: ¡°Together?¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°Sure.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°This way.¡±


    Qin Hanyue followed her.


    Left behind, Qin Yan looked left and right: ¡°Uh...what about me?¡±


    What was he supposed to do?! It was pitch ck here. Leaving him alone with a car that can¡¯t move.


    He¡¯s afraid of the dark!

 Chapter 165: Finally See Qin Han more Fighting

    <h4>Chapter 165</h4>


    Under the night,


    Qin Hanyue and Qiao Ying walked side by side.


    Qin Hanyue: "On the way here, I heard a lot happened. Why did you burn down the Wu Ma family''s auction site? Did the Wu Ma family offend you?"


    Qiao Ying: "I don''t like them. I was impulsive at the time."


    Qin Hanyue nodded slightly and praised with a smile: "I always forget that you are still a medical student who saves lives."


    Hearing this, Qiao Ying gave an embarrassedugh: "I often forget too."


    What she meant was that she was not a person who saves lives at all. She studied medicine not to save people, but burning auction sites because she didn''t like them and attracting the ck Spade A was part of it.


    Perhaps because they, these unfamiliar faces, burned down the Wu Ma family¡¯s auction site, this big drug lord began to be more vignt afterwards, and patrolling people could be seen everywhere in his territory.


    There were more than twice as many patrolling people at night than during the day.


    Qin Hanyue followed Qiao Ying to avoid those patrols and went straight into the center of the big drug lord''sir.


    Going everywhere just meansing to the big drug lord¡¯s territory? And she seems to be going straight to their? Qin Hanyue reported to her: "I have no weapons with me."


    Qin Hanyue didn¡¯t expect Qiao Ying to take him along, and he felt indescribably happy.


    Qiao Ying: "Just taking a walk, we don''t necessarily have to do anything."


    The two walked and chatted all the way, avoiding the patrols, and arrived at the big drug lord''sir. But there were even more heavy guards here.


    During the day, Qiao Ying hade to take a look at the terrain, but did not enter theirir to see theyout inside, so she was unclear about it.


    The two wandered around aimlessly in this maze-like "nest".


    At first, Qin Hanyue saw that she did seem to be just taking a walk, but soon realized that this was not the case. She seemed to be going nowhere, but was actually going to ces where big figurese and go. She seemed to be looking for something.


    Qin Hanyue didn''t ask much and just followed her.


    Along the way, he also eavesdropped on a lot of conversations, but apparently none were what Qiao Ying wanted to hear.


    At this moment, the two were crouching by a window again, listening to the conversation inside: "The identities of those few people have been figured out. One is the chairman of the DILIN Group of Country M, who is also the supreme administrator of the 791 Corps, one is a gangster prince, and another one is a student."


    "A student?"


    "That little girl, who is also the new leader of the ckwater Mercenary Group on the M Continent, has an unusual rtionship with Qin Hanyue, the man in power of the Qin family in the Capital of Hua Country.¡±


    The words that followed clearly reached the ears of the two people outside the window.


    Qiao Ying unconsciously raised her eyebrows slightly, with no expression on her face.


    Qin Hanyue, on the other hand, had a smile at the corner of his mouth as he secretly watched Qiao Ying''s reaction, but unfortunately he couldn''t see anything.


    "She has such skills at a young age. Her background needs to be thoroughly investigated. I think these people have bad intentions. We need to notify the higher-ups and ask two capable assistants from our boss toe over."


    Qin Hanyue was tall with long legs and too noticeable a target. The patrolling people in the distance saw someone by the window and shouted loudly: "Who''s there?"


    But by the time they ran over, they didn''t find anyone.


    The people talking in the room were startled and came out to check: ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    ¡°I just saw a shadow sh by the window.¡±


    "Guard every exit. Don''t let any suspicious people go. Go find them."


    The guards in the entire maze building were mobilized upon receiving the news, and their footsteps echoed inyers.


    The two slipped into a room to hide temporarily.


    The room was quite luxurious with a predominantly Chinese-style d¨¦cor. The upant was probably someone of status.


    The two came to the tea table and sat down.


    In the moonlighting in through the window, Qiao Ying looked around the room.


    Qin Hanyue suddenly said, "Try this."


    Qiao Ying looked over to see Qin Hanyue plucking a grape from the fruit tter and handing it to her.


    He said in a lowered voice, "The fruits here are quite sweet."


    Qiao Ying took it from his hand and put it in her mouth.


    After taking a bite, it was very juicy and her mouth was filled with sweetness.


    Qin Hanyue asked: ¡°Is it sweet?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Sour.¡±


    Sour? Qin Hanyue picked one for himself and tried it. For him, the sweetness was almost cloying: "Mine is very sweet."


    Qiao Ying looked at his actions and listened to his words, a faint smile seemed to appear at the corner of her mouth.


    Qin Hanyue plucked another one for her: ¡°The bottom part seems sweet...¡±


    Qiao Ying¡¯s ears moved slightly as she heard footsteps approaching them. She reached out and covered Qin Hanyue¡¯s mouth that was speaking.


    ¡°Shhh." Qiao Ying hushed him softly.


    Qin Hanyue was slightly stunned, and his breathing stopped as he looked at her silently.


    The girl''s hand was small and soft. She always did things like killing people and arson, but at the moment, it was pressed closely against his face and lips without any danger.


    Qin Hanyue, who had been keeping himself pure all these years, came into such intimate contact with someone for the first time, and that person was the girl he had been attracted to for a long time.


    His jawline gradually tensed, and he unconsciously exerted too much force in his hand, crushing the grapespletely, his entire hand covered in the cloyingly sweet juice.


    Qiao Ying soon retracted her hand and gave him a look before saying, ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡±


    There were still footsteps outside the door. The two left through the window.


    On the way back, Qin Hanyue was a little silent.


    He deliberately fell half a step behind Qiao Ying, and would nce sideways at the girl beside him from time to time. He had already wiped the grape juice from his hand clean with a handkerchief, but his hands still felt a little sticky.


    The two walked quietly until they returned to the ce where the car had sunk into the mud pit, but Qin Yan and the car were no longer there.


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Should we call to contact them?¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°No need. They probably went to get the car fixed. Let¡¯s go.¡±


    Qiao Ying didn¡¯t say anything more and continued walking back.


    ¡°Since we met, apart from that time you drove me around to see the sea, I think this is the second time we went out alone together.¡± Qin Hanyue suddenly said.


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Sneaking into someone else''sir is the first time for Master Qin, right?"


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°Yes.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°How was it?¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°Very good.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°It¡¯s a pity we can¡¯t startle the snake in the grass, otherwise there could have been a chance to see Master Qin¡¯s skills.¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°My skills are not as good as yours, but if you want to watch, we can go back now.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°That¡¯s too much trouble.¡±


    At this point, she stopped and looked at him with a seemingly mocking smile, her expression intriguing.


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°Hm?¡±


    Before Qin Hanyue could think more about it, he heard the sound of rapid footstepsing towards them from afar.


    Qin Hanyue looked over,


    A momentter, more than twenty people with tribal tattoos on their necks appeared and blocked their way - they were the Wu Ma family¡¯s people.


    It was not easy to find a ce to sleep here. Moreover, Qiao Ying and the others were still wanted by the Wu Ma family. Over the past two days, they had stayed at the border between the Wu Ma family and the arms dealer¡¯s territories. There was a two-story wooden building there that used to house people from the Wu Ma family, and now they were living there.


    To go back, they had to cross the Wu Ma family¡¯s territory or take a big detour from the arms dealer¡¯s side to go back.


    Of course, Qiao Ying chose the simpler route.


    So now they were in the Wu Ma family¡¯s territory.


    When the Wu Ma family''s men saw Qiao Ying, they looked at her as if seeing their father''s enemy. Their long knives were already shaking with impatience in their hands.


    Qiao Ying had both hands in her coat pockets and said, "We''ve been fighting a bit too much these days."


    Qin Hanyue looked at her and cooperated very much: ¡°If you¡¯re tired, I¡¯ll handle them.¡±


    As he spoke, he stepped forward, ready to resolve these troubles.


    Qiao Ying said, "This coat is quite cumbersome, take it off and I''ll hold it for you."


    Qin Hanyue looked down at his clothes. He was wearing a suit inside, dress shirt and suit. He just had an extra long ck coat over it.


    "Thank you." He took off his coat and gave it to Qiao Ying.


    He resumed his usual suited look.


    "Stand farther away. Don''t get it on you." He said.

 Chapter 166: Qiao Ying: "Come to sleep"

    <h4>Chapter 166</h4>


    Qiao Ying hugged Qin Hanyue''s coat and stood silently watching by the side.


    Not far away, Qin Hanyue, dressed in a suit, was fighting against a group alone. Gone was his usual gentlemanly and courteous manner. From the refined Mr. Qin he switched to the respected and feared Master Qin the Third, a glint of the de shing across his face.


    Qin Hanyue struck out fiercely and ruthlessly, his kicks swift and decisive.


    Although Qin Hanyue was the leader of the God of War Gang, he must have had some martial arts skills. But thinking about how he usually wandered in and out of bigpanies all day in formal attire, sitting in luxurious offices, blowing air conditioning, signing contracts, discussing projects, and holding meetings, he wouldn''t have much time to practice.


    But apparently not. Qin Hanyue''s skills were far more formidable than Qiao Ying had imagined. In a real fight, he would probably be on par with Ye Si.


    Qiao Ying''s arm and leg skills wereparable, but she preferred to use her hands, while Qin Hanyue was more adept with his legs.


    No wonder, with legs that long it would be a waste not to use them - that kick was extremely satisfying to watch.


    Qiao Ying''s gaze followed the tall figure in the crowd. His innate nobility and elegance umted over many years still did not lose their style even while fighting others.


    Just like she thought when watching Cheng Jinyan brawl in the bar. Her eyes were happily entertained.


    Qin Hanyue quickly took care of thest one, his breathpletely undisturbed. He turned to look at Qiao Ying and saw her staring at him intently.


    The rare, lively delighted expression made Qin Hanyue suddenly realize he had been tricked.


    She suddenly brought him along, could it be that she wanted a chance to watch him fight?


    Qin Hanyue discovered that not only were boys'' thoughts hard to guess, but girls'' thoughts were even harder to fathom, even the straightforward Qiao Ying.


    As Qin Hanyue was pondering, he had alreadye to stand in front of Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying: "So you''ve been hiding your skills, Master Qin the Third."


    The sudden "Master Qin the Third" made Qin Hanyueugh: "As long as you''re happy watching."


    He took the clothes Qiao Ying handed over and was about to put them on when he thought of something. He asked her, "Seen enough? If not I can wait longer. I estimate more people wille soon."


    Qiao Ying: "Next time. There''s nock of fights here."


    Only then did Qin Hanyue put on his coat.


    The two walked straight out from the groaning pile of people on the ground.


    Qin Hanyue followed along to Qiao Ying and the others'' residence.


    Ye Si stood at the upstairs window, and when he saw Qiao Ying return with an extra person, the night was too dark for him to see the person''s face, only a vague outline that seemed vaguely familiar.


    Ye Si went downstairs to greet them.


    "Baby~"


    Seeing it was Qin Hanyue, Ye Si''s expression darkened.


    He reached out and pulled Qiao Ying into his arms. "Didn''t you say you were just going to take a walk around? Baby, when did you walk back to the country?"


    Qiao Ying: "Ran into him on the road."


    Ye Si: "Only you would believe that. Alright, irrelevant. It''ste, baby you should rest."


    Ye Si pulled Qiao Ying inside with him.


    Sensing Qiao Ying''s intention to look back, Ye Si tilted her face forward preemptively. "No peeking, be good."


    Cheng Jinyan stood at the window watching the show.


    Qin Hanyue stood in the cold wind, looking at the somewhat shabby two-story wooden building in front of him, seemingly lost in thought.


    His coat blew open in the wind. The small building in front seemed to teeter precariously but did not fall.


    Qin Hanyue wondered if he should invite them to stay at his ce instead.


    Just then, the window on the left side of the second floor opened, warm yellow light spilling out, and Qiao Ying appeared in front of the window, waving at him.


    Qin Hanyue walked towards the inside, heading upstairs.


    The first floor had no rooms. The second floor had two, left for Qiao Ying and right for Cheng Jinyan and Young Master to squeeze together.


    Ye Si''s men had all gone to patrol nearby.


    Qin Hanyue came to stand outside the room on the left. Qiao Ying happened to open the door and made way, signaling for him to enter.


    Qin Hanyue lowered his head and sidled into the room.


    Qiao Ying closed and locked the door.


    Qin Hanyue looked at her actions.


    Qiao Ying said in a low voice, "It''s not easy to find a ce to stay here. With such little space, please bear with it for a bit, Mr. Qin."


    Qin Hanyue: "Is it okay?"


    His voice inexplicably turned hoarse. Qin Hanyue wanted to clear his throat but was afraid of waking Ye Si across from them.


    Qiao Ying said lightly, "It''s not like we haven''t slept in the same room before."


    Previously at the M Province hotel, even when there were rooms avable Qiao Ying had squeezed into one room with him. Let alone now, there was no need to make a fuss.


    There was only one bed and one table with a chair in the room. Not even extra nkets or sheets to make him a floor bed.


    Qiao Ying looked at the shabby bed, wondering how to sleep.


    At this time Qin Hanyue said, "I can just sit here, you sleep."


    As he spoke he walked to the chair by the window, "Having a ce to avoid the wind and not sleep on the streets is already great. It just so happens I can stand guard for you tonight."


    Qiao Ying gave him a look, was silent for a moment, then without another word climbed into bed to sleep.


    Qin Hanyue helped her turn off the lights. "Good night."


    The ce was quite tattered. The windows wouldn''t shut tight and the wind blew them open again and again, gusting cold drafts through the cracks and blowing through the room.


    Sitting in front of the window, Qin Hanyue discovered this and reached out to grab the constantly pping window frame, immediately quieting the room. Unfortunately the deformed frame still wouldn''t shutpletely.


    This damn weather made him want to tuck all his limbs into his clothes. Even Qin Hanyue''s hand grabbing the window frame grew somewhat numb from cold.


    Rustling sounds came from the bed as Qiao Ying shifted further inward and pulled back half the covers. "Come up to sleep."


    Her voice was very soft, carrying her usual indifference, but in the quiet room it sounded even less warm.


    Yet her words burned Qin Hanyue, making his hand slip and nearly tearing the entire window off its frame.


    Facing the bed yet gentlemanly keeping his gaze away, Qin Hanyue now turned to look in the moonlight and saw the nket pulled back halfway. Only then did he confirm what he heard.


    "...That''s not appropriate." His voice turned hoarse again.


    Qiao Ying: "We''re not doing anything, what are you afraid of?"


    Qin Hanyue: "I''m not an incorruptible person. This is too much of a test for me." Such an invitation was too dangerous.


    Qiao Ying: "Don''t you trust yourself that much?"


    Qin Hanyue: "But you''re the one involved."


    Facing her, Qin Hanyue could not remain incorruptible.


    Qiao Ying: "You can''t beat me."


    Qin Hanyue: "I''m afraid I would loseposure."


    Qiao Ying pulled the covers back over herself. "Up to you."


    Qin Hanyue let out a light breath, his heartbeat unable to calm for a time.


    Her words kept ying through his mind, the images forming along with them. He hurriedly suppressed them.


    After a long time Qin Hanyue''s mood finally settled down again.


    The night grew deeper and the temperature dropped even lower.


    Qin Hanyue looked at the lump under the nkets on the bed, increasingly regretting this lost opportunity.


    The intense emotions in his heart grew wildly out of control, like weeds running rampant, urging him to do something.


    "Asleep?" He asked softly.


    The girl in bed responded to him.


    "Is it toote now if I say I regret it?"


    Qin Hanyue wondered how she might respond, but she said nothing. She directly pulled the covers back again.


    Whether frozen stiff or numb from sitting, Qin Hanyue did not get up smoothly from the chair. He released his grip on the window frame, walked lightly towards the bed taking off his coat and holding it in his hand.


    Qin Hanyue sat down on the edge of the bed, took off his shoes, theny down on top of his coat.


    He did not share the nket with Qiao Ying.


    He tried his best not to look at the girl beside him and said in a low voice, "After rushing around for two days I''m a bit tired. Sitting up all night would be somewhat difficult."


    Meaning he just needed a ce to lie down for a bit.


    Qiao Ying reached out and threw the nket over him. "Naggy."

 Chapter 167: Qin Han Yue: Is Miss Qiao in love Qin Han Yue the night of the fight"

    <h4>Chapter 167</h4>


    On the not-so-big bed, the two of them slept side by side.


    The bedboard was hard and there was not even a pillow. This was Qin Hanyue''s first time sleeping on this kind of bed, but at this moment, he simply did not care about any of that.


    He looked up. His body that had yet to warm up just could not rx at all and remained rigid.


    Hey close to the edge of the bed with half his shoulder outside the bed. With the limited bed space, he had deliberately left about ten centimeters of distance in between. The nket was not big enough to cover more than half his body.


    His voice suddenly rang out, gentle and light: "It''s my birthday today."


    Qiao Ying said: "I don''t have a present prepared."


    Qin Hanyue smiled slightly: "I know. I just wanted to let you know. Can you tell me why you came to Arkenlin?"


    Qiao Ying: "Mr Qin is exceptionally intelligent. Take a guess?"


    After thinking for a moment, Qin Hanyue asked uncertainly: ¡°Looking for Shadow¡¯s people to take revenge?"


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Yes.¡±


    Having gotten the answer, Qin Hanyue felt extremely relieved that she hade to Arkenlin. As long as she needed it, he would be able to provide her with manpower or weapons. If there was any danger, he would also be by her side.


    Qiao Ying: ¡°What about you? Really here on business?"


    Thest sentence was said mockingly.


    Qin Hanyue: "Do you want to hear the truth or lies?"


    Qiao Ying: ¡°What¡¯s the truth? What¡¯s the lie?"


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°The truth is, I came because I heard you were here. The lie is that I came to do business."


    After Qin Hanyue had finished speaking, she did not reply. The atmospherepsed into silence.


    After a while, he heard her ask: "What''s the reason for the existence of lies?"


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°When I asked you just now, you said you weren¡¯t sure and wanted to walk around. I could see that you didn''t want to tell me."


    Qiao Ying clearly did not want to tell him so that he would not follow her, but after hearing news of her, he still followed. Qin Hanyue was afraid of upsetting her, so he naturally had to make up lies abouting to do business and pretend it was a coincidence meeting her.


    "I just wasn¡¯t sure if the person I was looking for was here or not.¡±


    Hearing Qiao Ying¡¯s exnation and reason, Qin Hanyue felt pleasantly surprised yet bewildered at the same time: ¡°What was your feeling when you saw me then?¡±


    She seemed to be somewhat tired, taking a while longer before speaking again. Her voice was also slightly softer as she candidly said: ¡°Quite pleasantly surprised.¡±


    At this, Qin Hanyue could no longer hold back and immediately turned to look at her.


    The room was not dark, and faint moonlight seeped in through the window that could not be shut properly. The girl¡¯s profile looked gentle and beautiful in the moonlight.


    The window made a tapping sound repeatedly and rapidly, seemingly tapping not just on the window frame but also on someone¡¯s heart. Qin Hanyue¡¯s heartbeat lost its rhythm.


    Realizing that the two of them were lying on the same bed and that it was improper for him to look at the youngdy this way, he quickly turned his face back up.


    As Qin Hanyue calmed himself down, he started to speak: ¡°I¡¯ve always had a question I wanted to ask you.¡±


    ¡°Earlier you said Xiaoyi was fair-skinned, red lips and white teeth, obedient and quiet: very much to your liking. I wanted to ask, if you were to look for a partner, would you also want to find someone like this?¡±


    Qin Hanyue had wanted to ask this for a long time, especially after Qiao Ying said she was not interested in middle-aged men. He wanted to know her criteria for choosing a partner.


    A girl like her, capable in every way and standing at the peak, had a greater possibility of remaining single and carefreely independent.


    And if she were to find a partner, for someone of her capabilities, that person¡¯s wealth and power might not be so important to her.


    Someone as capable as her would likely want to find someone who could make her feelfortable and happy, whom she could get along well with and spend the rest of her life with.


    This time, the wait was even longer before he heard her respond. Her voice also sounded somewhat sleepy: ¡°Depends on the person.¡±


    No criteria? Depends on the person?


    Qin Hanyue took a deep breath: ¡°If you don¡¯t have criteria and just depend on the person, what do you think of me?¡±


    ¡°Miss Qiao, would you like to date?¡±


    His tone was gentle yet carried warm sincerity.


    Qin Hanyue looked up. His expression revealed no ripples, only tension and anticipation discernible from his pursed lips and unmoving eyes.


    He held his breath, his body tense beneath the nket.


    Yet after waiting for a long time, there was still no response.


    And so Qin Hanyue turned to look again, only to see the girl''s eyes closed, her breathing steady and lengthened, sleeping soundly and serenely.


    She had fallen asleep.


    For a moment, Qin Hanyue did not know whether tough or cry.


    Such a good opportunity, such a suitable atmosphere, the courage he had mustered with great difficulty, yet in the end when it came to thest sentence, she had fallen asleep.


    Qin Hanyue''s face was filled with helplessughter before continuing to watch her: her smooth and full forehead, exquisite brows, long curlyshes, dainty straight nose, rosy lips. All of her wless features fell into his burning gaze.


    He did not know how long he had indulged himself, still unwilling to turn his face away.


    Just then, the sleeping girl suddenly turned her face towards him, now barely ten centimeters apart.


    Caught unprepared,


    Qin Hanyue¡¯s breathing hitched, his Adam''s apple soundlessly moving.


    The girl¡¯s beautiful visage was within kissing distance. Her warm breath blew at his face, again and again, tickling his heart.


    With exceptional self-control, Qin Hanyue greedily took in the sight for a few more minutes before finally unable to withstand it.


    He got up from the bed, lifting the nket off himself, and let out a long breath, feeling hot all over.


    Qin Hanyue closed his eyes to calm himself, the veins at his temples slightly throbbing.


    He wore his shoes, got off the bed and neatly arranged the nket over her. Then he went back to sit by the window.


    The window kept making noise, disturbing peaceful slumber. Qin Hanyue held onto the window frame again and blew in the cold wind, calming his emotions throughout the night.


    The next day, dawn was breaking.


    To avoid suspicion, Qin Hanyue prepared to leave first.


    Careful not to disturb her, he moved very lightly but just as he opened the door, the door diagonally across also creaked open.


    Ye Si''s face was haggard and impatient fromck of sleep.


    In the early morning, their paths just had to intersect.


    Ye Si squinted his eyes. His brain instantly cleared and he nced at the room behind Qin Hanyue before seeming to curse. Then his expression and eyes abruptly turned vicious as he charged at Qin Hanyue.


    Qin Hanyue had just stepped out of the room. He quickly shut the door and swiftly dodged Ye Si¡¯s fierce attack while pulling open some distance between them.


    Ye Si pursued.


    Without exchanging any words, the two immediately exchanged blows.


    The space was too small to maneuver much, they could only use their bodies to block hits. Every punch and kicknded solidly as the two had disliked each other on sight from the very start. One could well imagine how intense this fight would be.


    Cheng Jinyan heard themotion and came out of his room, only to see the two exchanging fierce blows, immersed in battle.


    He pushed his sses up and leaned against the doorframe to watch the show.


    The wooden structure of the houses could not withstand such abuse. In the blink of an eye, the tea table and chairs in between were smashed to pieces, and many wall surfaces were also kicked hollow.


    If this kept up, the building would copse in a short while.


    Cheng Jinyan was about to tell them to take the fight outside when the door across abruptly mmed open. Qiao Ying¡¯s face was cold and annoyed as she snapped, ¡°Done with the fight?¡±


    At her sharp rebuke, Qin Hanyue immediately stopped.


    Whether Ye Si could not manage to pull his punch in time or simply did not want to, his fist still solidly struck Qin Hanyue¡¯s chest.


    Qin Hanyue retreated a step, his chest aching dully.


    Qiao Ying¡¯s expression turned uglier.


    Cheng Jinyanmented: ¡°Oh damn, she got woken up.¡±


    She took a look at the two who had stopped fighting. ¡°So annoying!¡±


    She went back into her room and mmed the door shut forcefully.

 Chapter 168: Night: You Too The Explosion Shook the whole of Akhenlin.

    <h4>Chapter 168</h4>


    Last night, Qiao Ying went to the Wuma Family''s turf and beat up some Wuma Family members, even killing several of them. Early next morning, WuMa Lin had another outbreak.


    As expected, Teng Yan became his target to vent again.


    WuMa Lin was used to scolding others, so when facing Teng Yan, those abusive words just rolled off his tongue, each sentence more vulgar than thest.


    "Son of a b*tch, you f*cking mongrel, having a waste like you is simply a disgrace to the Wuma Family." WuMa Lin scolded with increasing fervor.


    Yet Teng Yan didn''t fight back at all, which made WuMa Lin even more arrogant. Finally when he was tired of scolding, WuMa Lin turned around to pour himself some water.


    Teng Yan walked towards him, "Why make such a big fuss, it would be a waste if you got so angry you damaged your health."


    WuMa Lin gulped down mouthfuls of water while cursing "waste" and "coward" in his heart.


    The next moment, WuMa Lin sensed something was off. He turned around,


    And a dagger stabbed right into his heart, before being forcefully pulled back out. Blood spurted everywhere.


    WuMa Lin''s eyes widened in shock, the cup in his hand shattering on the ground.


    "You..." WuMa Lin looked at Teng Yan in disbelief.


    Teng Yan raised a hand to wipe off some blood that had sttered onto his face, then brought it to his nose to smell, "Your blood smells as foul as your mouth."


    Clutching his profusely bleeding chest, WuMa Lin copsed to the ground, "Waste... The Wuma Family... will not... let you off..."


    "Who saw that I was the one who killed you? Everyone will see it was that Asian girl who killed you instead." Teng Yan crouched down, a faint smile at his lips, "Don''t worry, I will make sure the Wuma Family avenges you."


    With eyes full of hatred and unwillingness, WuMa Lin uttered "Waste..."


    Teng Yan said, "Since you can''t speak properly, might as well be mute in your next life." As he spoke, he slowly raised his hand, and then forcefully plunged the dagger into WuMa Lin''s mouth.


    -


    Downstairs,


    Four people sat facing each other around a square table.


    Ye Si was clearly still not done beating someone up, the savageness in his eyes yet to fade. He stared at Qin Hanyue sitting opposite like a knife, seeming as if he would attack Qin Hanyue at any moment.


    When their eyes met, even the air smelt of gunpowder.


    Qin Hanyue didn''t want to get further entangled with him. He looked towards the irritable and sullen-looking Qiao Ying, and said, "Sorry."


    He wasn''t apologizing for fighting with Ye Si, but for waking her up.


    As expected, Qiao Ying didn''t respond, her eyes closed and face expressionless.


    Ye Si''s face turned even colder.


    Ye Si had brought back some food with his men earlier.


    Cheng Jinyan sat up straight and took a look, then passed some food to Qiao Ying first, "Eat breakfast first, ignore them." He took a bun for himself.


    One had just woken up and was in a bad mood, two were jealous and bickering.


    Cheng Jinyan ate a bun, finding it nd and tasteless. Reluctantly, he decided to y peacemaker, "Mr Qin, did you sleep herest night?"


    Qin Hanyue: "Didn''t sleep."


    Didn''t sleep? What did that mean? Was he too excited having someone beside him to fall asleep, or was it something else?


    Perhaps realizing his reply could be misleading, he exined, "I sat in the chair the whole night."


    Cheng Jinyan nodded slightly and said to Ye Si, "Hear that?"


    But the look in Ye Si''s eyes wanting to kill Qin Hanyue still didn''t fade.


    At this time, Qiao Ying opened her eyes and stood up without a word, walking out.


    Qin Hanyue also stood up, wanting to chase after her, but managed to restrain himself after some thought.


    Ye Si red fiercely at Qin Hanyue before following behind Qiao Ying.


    Cheng Jinyan chuckled and continued eating his bun.


    Qin Hanyue watched as the two left one after another, then sat back down after a while to continue looking at Cheng Jinyan nonchntly eating his bun.


    Noticing his gaze, Cheng Jinyan looked back up at him.


    Cheng Jinyan spokezily, "Mr Qin, I don''t have any romantic feelings for little Ying, no need to look at me like that."


    Qin Hanyue averted his eyes.


    Seeing him like this, Cheng Jinyan still wanted to say something nice, but was afraid of provoking Ye Si again and couldn''t be bothered with this matter. Let Qin Hanyue slowly chase after her himself, Cheng Jinyan thought.


    Qin Yan had his fill of food and drinkst night, and slept soundly. He came over early this morning to look for Qin Hanyue and saw the run-down building they were in.


    He asked softly, "Did you sleep herest night, Young Master?"


    The conditions seemed far too harsh. One look at those dark eye circles on Young Master''s face...


    Qin Hanyue shamelessly stayed put, waiting half an hour before Qiao Ying and Ye Si returned.


    Clearly the two had known each other for years, their close rtionship was not affected one bit by Qin Hanyue. Ye Si still addressed Qiao Ying affectionately as "Darling" with every sentence.


    Meanwhile after going out for a bit, Qiao Ying had woken up fully and her mood was restored.


    Just as Qiao Ying and Ye Si reached the building entrance, Ye Si''s subordinates who were patrolling the vicinity came running over to report, "People from the Wuma Family are here!"


    Ye Si was already in a terrible mood. Unable to beat up Qin Hanyue, this was perfect timing for the Wuma Family to send people here seeking death. Ye Si strode forward and opened the door to receive them himself.


    But contrary to expectations, the people from Wuma Family had note to take revenge.


    "Our Family Head, WuMa Yan, wishes to invite you over to chat."


    Cheng Jinyan raised an eyebrow, "What kind of scheme is this now? A banquet at Hongmen?"


    Qiao Ying also raised an eyebrow slightly. WuMa Yan? Wasn''t it Teng Yan just now?


    The people from Wuma Family looked towards Qiao Ying and said, "Our Family Head said he knows where the person you are looking for is."


    Afterwards,


    they came to the Wuma Family''s turf.


    Teng Yan weed them smiling, "Wee everyone¡ªMr Qin? You came too, what a coincidence. Arkenlin sure is especially lively this year."


    WuMa Yan? Teng Yan? Qin Hanyue didn''t expect it would be an acquaintance. Wasn''t he the adopted son of Wei Qingyuan?


    Qin Hanyue couldn''t help but nce at Qiao Ying. He wondered why when Qiao Ying killed Wei Qingyuan, she didn''t take down this person as well.


    "Please sit," Teng Yan invited them to sit and ordered his men to serve them the best tea, fruits and pastries.


    Just a few days ago Teng Yan was stillpletely oppressed by WuMa Lin without any say at all, but now he acted like the Head of the Family.


    As Qiao Ying always handled matters extremely decisively, she guessed either WuMa Lin had been called back by the Wuma Family, or killed by Teng Yan.


    Of course, the life and death of irrelevant people was none of her concern.


    Qiao Ying asked coldly, "Where''s the person?"


    Teng Yan smiled faintly, "I wish to speak to you alone, may I?"


    The moment he said that, Teng Yan sensed two unfriendly gazesnd on him.


    Ye Si had the haughty aura of a young master, with a pair of charming, captivating peach blossom eyes that should look affectionately at anyone. But this Young Master looked at everyone as if they were trash, especially now, his eyes full of disdain.


    "You have two minutes to speak. If not, I''ll kill you."


    Yet Teng Yan paid him no heed, justughed softly, "Mr Ye, I have long heard of your great name, truly seeing you surpasses the tales. "


    Ye Si: "You have one and a half minutes left."


    Seeing no other choice, Teng Yan frankly told Qiao Ying, "Previously, Red Heart K came to Arkenlin, to the turf of the drug lord next door. As for why, I''m not very clear."


    Qiao Ying said, "That''s not what you said earlier."


    Teng Yan: "At that time, I didn''t recall it but I''m telling the truth now. The ck Spade A you''re looking for, very likely is there."


    Ye Si: "Just this useless nonsense?"


    Qiao Ying: "You''ve wasted an hour of my time."


    Teng Yan: "I''m very sorry for not being of much help. If you need me for anything, I''m willing to do my best to assist. I hope I can be friends with you."


    Ye Si scoffed, "Friends? As if you''re qualified."


    Ye Si stood up, "Brat, you sure know when to humble yourself and when to remain stubborn. You burnt down your Wuma Family''s auction house, killed so many Wuma Family members, yet can still politely serve tea to your enemy. Your Wuma Family sure has an interestingpany culture."


    Faced with Ye Si''s cold ridicule, Teng Yan was unruffled. "They say friendshipes from fighting."


    Ye Si replied, "What a pity, I prefer genuine scoundrels over hypocrites."


    "As long as I remain in Arkenlin, it''s best your Wuma Family walks a few more blocks to avoid me. If anyone dares block my path, I won''t just destroy the Wuma Family branch here, I''ll raze your entire Wuma Family to the ground."


    Having said that, Ye Si ced an arm over Qiao Ying''s shoulder, "Let''s leave darling."


    As Qiao Ying''s back view receded, Teng Yan called out, "Miss Qiao, I can provide manpower to help you search for people free of charge, please look for me anytime."


    Qin Hanyue, who was thest to leave, halted in his footsteps upon hearing this.


    He turned back to look at Teng Yan, only to see Teng Yan gazing meaningfully at Qiao Ying''s departing figure. Qin Hanyue''s eyes darkened ominously.


    On the way back,


    Ye Si said to Qiao Ying, "Darling, why don''t we take action tonight? I''ll go overturn that drug lord''s turf and you go blow up that arms dealer''s turf. Making such a hugemotion, I refuse to believe the boss behind the scenes won''t show himself. Can''t wait to get out of this dump, darling let''s return to Country M for a vacation after we settle this."


    Qin Yan stumbled and nearly fell.


    Blow what up? Their turf?


    Just who was this ck Spade A that such hostile methods were being used to flush him out? There wasn''t anyone by that codename at their turf!


    Qin Yan thought about thest time when Qiao Ying blew up the cruise ship. It was just one cruise ship on the moat in the city center, yet she dared to use so many explosives.


    This time in Arkenlin, there were also two more people, Ye Si and Cheng Jinyan, to help set fire. Their military supplies could easily blow everything into ashes.


    "Young Master Qin," Qin Yan said anxiously.


    However, Qin Hanyue showed no reaction and did not intend to reveal his identity either. He just looked at Qiao Ying and Ye Si walking side by side in front.


    That night, more than a dozen explosions startled the entire Arkenlin!

 Chapter 169: Qin Han more and more explosion; turn to scold the night’s guard dogs

    <h4>Chapter 169</h4>


    The sound of an explosion shocked several people in the dpidated building.


    Cheng Jinyan opened the window to take a look: "Judging by the sound, it¡¯s from the Wuma Family¡¯s territory." Another explosion followed, and in the distance, the Wuma Family¡¯s territory lit up here and there, mes raging wildly.


    The few of them could clearly see that the Wuma Family''s ce had exploded.


    "Baby, when did you go nt those bombs? Why didn''t you call me to go with you?" Ye Siined somewhat resentfully.


    Qiao Ying: "It wasn''t me."


    Ye Si: "It wasn''t us? Then who was it?"


    Ye Si then looked at Qin Hanyue unpleasantly: "It¡¯s already dark, why haven¡¯t you left yet? Are you nning to stay the night?"


    At that time, chaos erupted in the Wuma Family¡¯s territory.


    Xu Zheng stood in front of a pile of burning ruins and said to the Wuma Family members: "Take a good look, it was me who blew up your gambling den. If you want revenge, don¡¯t get the wrong person. This is just a warning to get your boss to wise up and not provoke those he shouldn''t. "


    Havingpleted his task, Xu Zheng swaggered away with his men.


    "Boss, all dozen or so of our gambling dens have been bombed by those Southwest guys, with countless casualties. You should go take a look!"


    When Wuma Yan heard his subordinate¡¯s report, he was slightly surprised. He had assumed it was Qiao Ying¡¯s doing. The Southwest guys? That arms dealer?


    Although there was some conflict between the two families, it was just a territorial dispute. They had no business dealings, as the other party had always looked down on their dirty business and even refused to sell them arms. So they had always left each other alone.


    Why were they suddenly attacking them?


    When he heard that Xu Zheng had left them a message by name, Teng Yan pondered slightly and figured it out.


    He said, "I''ll notify the family about what¡¯s happened recently and WuMa Lin¡¯s death. I¡¯ll have everyone keep quiet for the time being."


    Blow it up if you want, we can rebuild it anyway. This can be med entirely on WuMa Lin. First the auction house and then the gambling dens, WuMa Lin was severely negligent. I believe the family won¡¯t care much about his death either.


    "Keep quiet? They¡¯re shitting all over our heads and we¡¯re just going to take it?" His subordinate couldn¡¯t swallow this insult.


    If it were WuMa Lin, he would never have tolerated this.


    Teng Yan looked at his subordinate and asked, "So what do you think we should do?"


    "An eye for an eye. Cut off the arrogant SOB¡¯s head!"


    After listening, Teng Yan smiled. He took out the dagger from his waist and toyed with it in his hand: "How to cut it off?"


    Teng Yan knew that they all looked down on him to some extent, and didn¡¯t ept that he had taken WuMa Lin¡¯s ce.


    As for disobedient people... Teng Yan slowly raised his eyes, speaking lightly: "Like this?"


    His expression suddenly changed, and the dagger in his hand instantly slit his subordinate''s throat. Blood spurted like a pir.


    His subordinate stared at him in shock before falling to the ground, not even understanding why he was killed.


    Teng Yan calmly wiped off the dagger, looking coldly at his subordinate still gasping on the ground.


    "No matter how lowly my birth, I still have the WuMa name. Who the hell do you think you are to boss me around?"


    Explosions and shootouts weremonce in Arkenlin, and Ye Si and the others didn''t care at all.


    "Baby, let¡¯s stay somewhere else tonight. I haven''t slept well these past few days. Look at my dark circles." Ye Si moved closer to Qiao Ying and blinked at her, pointing out his dark eye circles.


    Qiao Ying: "Get lost."


    Qin Hanyue, standing on the side, watched as the two "flirted".


    Just then, Old Liu came over with his men.


    Upon hearing Old Liu was here to arrange amodations for them, Ye Si said: "What are you trying to pull here, old geezer?"


    Old Liu: ¡°It should be a gourd.¡± Thinking Ye Si, being of mixed blood, wouldn¡¯t understand.


    But Ye Si retorted: ¡°Aren¡¯t old geezers gourds too?"


    Old Liuughed. He didn¡¯t mind.


    Ye Si: "Did you guys blow up the Wuma gambling dens?"


    Ye Si had just gotten wind of it from his subordinates.


    Old Liu exined: "Uh... by ident, slipped my hand, slipped my hand. You burned down their auction house, we blew up their gambling dens, I guess that makes us birds of a feather. If you don''t look down on us, how about we be friends?"


    Ye Si: "Why do people keep wanting to be friends with us? Who knows what you¡¯re scheming. If not early thente, could it be you knew we were nning to blow up your turf?"


    Old Liu¡¯s eyes widened in shock: ¡°Huh?"


    At this time, Qiao Ying started walking toward their turf: "Let¡¯s go."


    Ye Si hurriedly said: ¡°Baby¡ª¡±


    Qiao Ying didn¡¯t stop: "Didn''t you say you wanted to stay somewhere else?"


    "Please." Old Liu smiled at Ye Si and Cheng Jinyan.


    He then nodded respectfully at Qin Hanyue, who wasgging behind.


    The group soon arrived at the arms dealer''s turf.


    Old Liu cleared out a house next to their main encampment for them: "I¡¯ll stop bothering you to rest then."


    After making arrangements, Old Liu left.


    When Old Liu returned to the encampment, he saw Xu Zheng standing at the door with a cold, hard face yet eager eyes.


    As soon as Old Liu approached, Xu Zheng asked impatiently: "Where is the master?"


    Old Liu: "The master is with his friends. I¡¯m afraid you won¡¯t see him today."


    Hearing this, Xu Zheng''s expression visibly fell. He immediately asked again: "Do they need anything? I¡¯ll bring it over."


    Old Liu waved him off: ¡°Nothing.¡± Jokingly, he said: "Or you can deliver breakfast tomorrow morning?"


    Seeing that Xu Zheng took it seriously,


    Old Liu quickly added: "Do you think it''s appropriate for you to deliver breakfast? Such attentiveness, they might say we have ulterior motives again. Best not to cause trouble for the master."


    Around 11 p.m. at night,


    Qin Hanyue came out of the room.


    Whether due to poor sound instion or the upant of the room across having stood guard the whole time, as soon as there was movement, the door across also opened.


    Ye Si appeared in the doorway, fully dressed without any intention of sleeping. Rxed and at ease, his gaze was unkind as he looked at Qin Hanyue.


    What was the meaning of this? Was he standing guard against him?


    The four of them were all staying on the second floor. Next to Ye Si was Qiao Ying, while next to Qin Hanyue stayed Cheng Jinyan.


    "What are you looking at?" Ye Si eyed him coldly.


    Qin Hanyue couldn¡¯t be bothered to tangle with him. He headed straight downstairs but after two steps, still couldn¡¯t resist and kindly gave Ye Si a suggestion.


    He said: "I saw quite a few wolfhounds in their camp when we first arrived. Why don¡¯t you ask them to lend you one, Ye?"


    This was a veiled insult toward Ye Si.


    Ye Si strode out of the room and threw a punch at Qin Hanyue. The two were about to fight again over this little conflict.


    The next second, Qiao Ying¡¯s door opened.


    Ye Si immediately stayed his hand. He tidied his disheveled bangs and asked Qiao Ying as if nothing had happened: ¡°Baby, why are you still not sleeping sote?"


    Qin Hanyue said to Qiao Ying: "I can¡¯t sleep, I¡¯m going out for a walk." Then he left.


    Qiao Ying leaned against the door looking at Ye Si.


    Ye Si¡¯s smile disappeared. "I was wrong, baby, but Qin Hanyue provoked me first."


    Qiao Ying came out of the room.


    Ye Si hurriedly said: ¡°Baby, where are you going?¡±


    Qiao Ying: "I¡¯m going out for a bit. Don''t follow me."


    Qiao Ying went alone once more to their of the drug overlord.


    Having memorized the terrain,


    Qiao Ying came and went freely, toozy to waste time finding someone. She went straight to the room she had stayed in with Qin Hanyue before.


    The fruit tter on the tea table had been reced with fresh grapes.


    Qiao Ying sat down, eating while waiting for someone.


    Soon, footsteps gradually approached.


    Hearing the light footsteps, Qiao Ying concealed her presence.


    Then the footsteps stopped outside the door,


    which was pushed open...

 Chapter 170: Appearance of the Ace of Spades

    <h4>Chapter 170</h4>


    The personing did not notice Qiao Ying''s presence. He went in, closed the door, turned on the lights, and was taken aback to see a girl sitting leisurely at the tea table eating something.


    "It''s you."


    The man looked at the Asian girl and guessed that she was the one who had been causing trouble in the Wuma Family''s territory these past few days, as well as the one who had sneaked into their territory and even into his room the night before.


    Qiao Ying looked up and narrowed her eyes slightly as she recognized the man''s face. Qiao Ying smiled satisfactorily without needing to ask anything more.


    She had finally found him.


    The man was one of Dark Shadow''s assassins, ranked after the "Shadow" title, with considerable standing among Dark Shadow''s forces.


    Qiao Ying: "So, sir is ck Spade A."


    The man''s gaze darkened: "Who exactly are you?"


    Qiao Ying: "The one here to take your life."


    The bright moon hung high. The maze-like high-rise was shattered from its tranquility as amotion suddenly erupted. They were still blocking the exits while the "perpetrator" had long vanished without a trace.


    Qiao Ying left following the same route she hade in by. As she was walking, she saw a figure standing in the shadows up ahead.


    "Qin Hanyue?"


    As Qin Hanyue saw here out, he immediately walked over to her.


    "I knew you''de here." He looked up at the brightly lit maze high-rise building not far behind Qiao Ying.


    He had gone back to the camp to take care of some things and found her gone when he returned.


    Qiao Ying: "What brings you here?"


    Qin Hanyue: "Came looking for you. We can talk as we walk."


    The two headed back together.


    Seeing her in good spirits, Qin Hanyue asked, "Any gains this time?"


    Qiao Ying: "Mm-hmm."


    Qin Hanyue: "What is it?"


    Qiao Ying took her hand out of her pocket and opened her palm.


    A fewrge, purple grapes.


    Qin Hanyue looked nkly for a moment. Seeing her bring her palm closer to him, he asked, "For me to eat?"


    Qiao Ying didn''t say anything.


    Qin Hanyue smiled and asked, "Sweet or sour?"


    Qiao Ying: "Sour."


    Qin Hanyue took one and popped it into his mouth. Sweet.


    Sweeter than the ones he had the other night. So sweet it was cloying.


    Qin Hanyue''s smile grew: "It''s sour."


    Qiao Ying: "Found Dark Shadow''s people."


    Qin Hanyue: "Then what?"


    Qiao Ying: "Killed them."


    Qin Hanyue: "Luring ck Spade A?"


    Qiao Ying: "Mm-hmm."


    Qin Hanyue: "Just killing one of his capable helpers might not be enough. I wonder if ck Spade A got news about what happened with Wei Qingyuan and has his eyes on you now."


    Qiao Ying: "Get some explosives from Old Liu and bomb them for two days. He shoulde out by then. It works out fine if he has his eyes on me, saves me the trouble of finding them."


    "First Wei Qingyuan, then ck Spade A. Dark Shadow definitely won''t sit still and wait for their demise." Qin Hanyue looked at her worriedly, "Are you trying to wipe out the entire Dark Shadow organization?" How long would it take for her to avenge everything?


    Qiao Ying: "Just a few old fellows, no need for the rest."


    Qin Hanyue: "How many more are there?"


    Qiao Ying: "Four."


    Qin Hanyue fell silent for a good while without saying anything.


    Suddenly he asked, "Any more?"


    Qiao Ying: "Hmm?"


    Qin Hanyue: "Grapes." He held out his hand.


    Qiao Ying looked at his palm then back at him with raised brows. "Mr. Qin is a grown man asking a young girl for food?"


    With that, she ced two grapes in his hand.


    Unable to stop smiling, Qin Hanyue held the grapes.


    "You can tell Ye Si is very fond of you," he suddenly said.


    "What kind of ''fond'' does Mr. Qin mean?" Qiao Ying asked.


    Qin Hanyue: "Naturally feelings between a man and woman."


    Qiao Yingughed.


    Qin Hanyue: "It''s not?"


    Qiao Ying opened her mouth to say something when Ye Si, Cheng Jinyan and the others came over to look for her. "Babe~"


    The next day,


    The group went to the camp to find Old Liu.


    Xu Zheng, who had been unweing towards them just days ago, was now standing next to Old Liu without a word of objection, back straight as a rod.


    Qiao Ying told Old Liu she wanted to buy some timed explosives.


    Ye Si: "Babe, why not get a few cannons and raze everything to the ground for good. It''s simpler and my hands are itching anyway."


    Xu Zheng kept sneaking nces at Qin Hanyue while Qin Yan kept signaling him to tone down his fanboy behavior. However, Xu Zheng didn''t even nce at Qin Yan once. Even when they had bought everything and left, Xu Zheng was still standing at the door watching them.


    In a lowered, casual tone, Qiao Ying said to Qin Hanyue, "That Xu Zheng seems quite interested in you, Mr. Qin."


    Qin Hanyue just smiled, "I don''t fancy men, so I''ll have to disappoint him."


    Meanwhile, Old Liu looked at Qiao Ying walking alongside Qin Hanyue and understood in his heart, "Young miss, it appears we''ll be seeing more of you from now on."


    Xu Zheng looked at Old Liu, "What do you mean?"


    Old Liu smiled, "What do I mean? Look at that young miss, doesn''t she look like she could be our future madam?"


    Xu Zheng: "Too young."


    Old Liu: "You wooden-head, what would you understand. Luckily we didn''t offend her earlier, or else the two of us would''ve had to retire early."


    Ye Si''s subordinates were all from the 791 unit, highly skilled fighters, so the bombing naturally fell to them.


    And so, in the next few days, Arkenlin was like war-torn Syria.


    In a usually bustling season, the din grew louder than ever before.


    First the Wuma Family''s territories suffered disasters. Then the territories of the drug overlord met the same fate.


    First their ntations were bombed, then their processing factories, followed by their transport vehicles.


    At night, unable to fall asleep and fingers itching, Qiao Ying personally went into action, directly bombing their high-rise building.


    After a couple of trips, she had bombed their buildings nearly to smithereens.


    Sometimes at night after setting the explosives and leaving, she would run into Qin Hanyue again waiting for her and asking, "Any gains today?"


    Qiao Ying would simply reply, "Didn''t see any grapes."


    Inparison, the Wuma Family''s losses were negligible.


    Everyone in Arkenlin felt insecure, fearing they would be next. Although no one saw who was bombing them, people guessed it was the same group who burned down the Wuma Family''s auction house.


    As such, Qiao Ying''s group became the living Yama King in the eyes of Arkenlin''s residents, too formidable to even speak of.


    Rumor had it that great changes wereing to Arkenlin, with the arms dealer in the southwest region probably next.


    After repeated attacks, this drug overlord''s empire built over many yearsy seven-tenths destroyed. This finally alerted the man behind the scenes ? the "Sir" they spoke of, the drug overlord himself.


    On the eve of Chinese New Year in the homnd,


    this man made his appearance in Arkenlin.


    That day, Qiao Ying''s group received an invitation.


    They were invited to the maze-like high-rise building. The surrounding buildings had all been bombed into ruins.


    The moment they entered, Qiao Ying spotted three familiar faces.


    All three were assassins second only to those behind the "Shadow" title.


    The instant Qiao Ying stepped through the door, the three men detected a simr aura from her. Looking at the young Qiao Ying, they were strangely reminded of the legendary child prodigy assassin in the organization.


    Lounging on the sofa, Ye Si asked arrogantly, "Where''s your boss?"


    Footsteps sounded from the stairs.


    Two men appeared, both ordinary-looking.


    One was a middle-aged man in his fifties, dressed in a Zhongshan suit. He looked like any average uncle, but was in fact the "Sir" they spoke of ? the drug overlord.


    He was also an old friend Qiao Ying was looking for ? ck Spade A.


    The other was a young man with an icy stare and a face like a coffin, seeming incapable of tears orughter.


    Also an old friend ? de Shadow.


    Upon seeing de Shadow, Qiao Ying raised her brows slightly in surprise that this cold-faced man was working under ck Spade A.


    In skills, de Shadow was second only to Feng Ying. Hisbat skills might be inferior to Qiao Ying''s, but his speed matched hers equally.


    He would prove a tricky opponent.

 Chapter 171: Joe Shadow: The Most harmless is the Most Dangerous

    <h4>Chapter 171</h4>


    Two people came down the stairs, and their eyes met several people sitting on the sofas in the lobby, but no one''s eyes could see deeply.


    For a moment, the air seemed to quiet down, and the light footsteps of the two people seemed unusually muffled at this moment, adding a touch of strangeness and anxiety.


    "I didn''t expect so many big shots toe to this ghost ce Arkencamp this year." ck Spade A looked over several people and nodded in greeting: ¡°Third Master Qin, Mr. Night, Cheng Young Master. "


    His eyes finally fell on Qiao Ying in the middle: ¡°And this pretty girl, sorry, sorry.¡±


    ck Spade A secretly looked at Qiao Ying. Obviously, she was the only one who looked harmless and pure among them, and was also the safest.


    However, ck Spade A knew from the other party''s aura and calm expression that, on the contrary, she was likely to be the most dangerous.


    The one who looked the safest was probably the most dangerous.


    And from the positions where the few people sat, it was not difficult to see that this girl may even be the one with the most say among the few people.


    Cheng Jinyan, Night, plus a seemingly harmless little girl, this picture seemed familiar.


    These two were friends of Blood Shadow, but now they were walking with this Qiao Ying, when I heard that Mr. Night and Cheng Jinyan were making trouble in Arkencamp with an Asian girl, ck Spade A immediately investigated the rtionship between the three.


    But I couldn''t find out where to check, it was a bit weird.


    de Shadow also felt something and his eyes stopped on Qiao Ying.


    ck Spade A sat down on the sofa.


    He kindly reminded: ¡°It¡¯s been a little uneasy in Arkencamp recently. My site has also been attacked by unknown persons. You have to be more careful.¡±


    Night was about to speak when his arm was inadvertently and imperceptibly tapped lightly by Qiao Ying.


    Night received the signal and changed his words: ¡°I heard that the Wuma family casino was also bombed. Isn''t it because you two families are fighting?"


    ck Spade A: ¡°The Wuma family''s casino was blown up by the gang from the southwest, haven''t you heard yet?¡±


    Facing ck Spade¡¯s counter-question, Night gave a ¡°really?¡± reaction, and then lied: ¡°Then it¡¯s possible that your family was also bombed by them.¡±


    Qin Yan: "???"


    Carrying all the pots on them?


    Where is the courage to want to buy cannons to st people now? Dump the pot now?


    Who did the bombing, everyone present knew well, seeing that they did not admit it, ck Spade A did not argue with them about it either.


    "My surname is Di, I don''t know if you guys came to Arkencamp to y or want to share a cup of soup in Arkencamp?"


    Night followed the words: ¡°I''m a businessman, of course I came to do business. I wanted to visit the seniors when I first arrived, but I didn''t expect Mr. Di to take the initiative to invite me.¡±


    Night thought for a while, and said insincerely again: ¡°Oh, I forgot to bring a gift to meet Mr. Di. I will definitely make up for it next time.¡±


    ck Spade A: ¡°You tter me too much. Are you all here to do business?¡± He tentatively looked at Qin Hanyue and Cheng Jinyan.


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°I¡¯m here to travel.¡±


    Cheng Jinyan: ¡°This ce is quite chaotic. I¡¯m here to find some trouble.¡±


    ck Spade A then looked at Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying: ¡°School homework, I''m here to find inspiration.¡±


    ck Spade A: ¡°Good.¡±


    Qin Yan: This old man has obviously seen the big scene. He can listen to such nonsense and give face to say "good".


    ck Spade A: ¡°Then I don''t know what business Mr. Night is going to do? Do I have the honor to cooperate with Mr. Night?"


    Night: ¡°To be honest, I''m quite envious of the business between your family and the gang from the southwest.¡±


    ck Spade A smiled: ¡°So Mr. Night wants to get a share of these two fat meats?¡±


    Night changed his words again: ¡°Haven¡¯t decided yet, do some more investigation.¡±


    He was obviously ying with people.


    ck Spade A still did not show anything on his face: ¡°When Mr. Night makes a move, it must not be an ordinary small business. It¡¯s true that there is no need to rush. Mr. Night can think about it again. When you make up your mind, I always wee Mr. Night to join Arkencamp.¡±


    Night: ¡°With Mr. Di''s word, I feel at ease. Let''s not bother today. Let''s get together another day.¡±


    ck Spade A got up with several people: ¡°If you don''t mind, stay for a simple meal before leaving?¡±


    Night: ¡°I do mind. I can''t eat at the same table with strangers. I''m sorry.¡±


    ck Spade A: ¡°Mr. Night is really as unique as the rumors say. Then walk slowly¡ªXiao Wu, Xiao Liu, send them for me.¡±


    Night: ¡°No need, exempt.¡±


    After leaving the door, Night asked, ¡°Baby, why didn''t you do it just now? I was ready.¡±


    Qiao Ying told the truth: ¡°Can¡¯t beat them.¡±


    ¡°True or false?¡± Mr. Night and Cheng Jinyan both looked at Qiao Ying. They knew Qiao Ying''s strength.


    Even if her physical fitness in this body now was not as good as her own body that had been trained for many years, her responsiveness andbat experience were still there.


    Not to mention Qiao Ying dared toe to ck Spade A alone to take revenge, indicating that she was somewhat sure in her heart.


    Night was about to ask something, but when he saw the outsider Qin Hanyue, he nced at him.


    However, Qiao Ying said, "Just say what you have to say."


    Seeing that Qiao Ying didn''t want to avoid Qin Hanyue, Night was unhappy in his heart, but he was also toozy to cross him at this critical juncture.


    Night: ¡°Compared to you, what is the ability of this ck Spade A?¡±


    Qiao Ying did not answer directly, but said, ¡°The young man next to ck Spade A, named de Shadow, has better skills than you guys. His speed is not below mine. The other three are not weak either. If it''s one-on-one, even if you guys help me contain those three, there are still one ck Spade A and de Shadow left.¡±


    She could deal with one ck Spade A, but with de Shadow added, with her current physical fitness and agility, it would be a life and death gamble.


    Not to mention there are still three capable killers whose skills are not bad. Moreover, they are still in someone else''s territory.


    Night: ¡°What should we do then?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°I''ll take care of de Shadow tonight.¡± Assassination was also her forte.


    Qin Hanyue frowned: ¡°This is too dangerous.¡±


    Cheng Jinyan: ¡°It''s too risky indeed. With their skills, once they are alerted, it¡¯s very difficult for you to get away safely.¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°Can¡¯t we do it like when killing Wei Qingyuan, using poison?¡±


    Night: ¡°Who is Wei Qingyuan?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Red Heart K¡±


    Night nced at Qin Hanyue.


    Qiao Ying: ¡°This old guy is very vignt. What¡¯s more,ing today has already startled the snake. Using poison won¡¯t work.¡±


    Qin Yan listened to their conversation without understanding a word.


    What ck Spade A, what de Shadow, and why did Wei Qingyuan be Red Heart K? Are they ying cards?


    Who were those people just now? He recognized the others, they all had some skills, especially that guy with a coffin face.


    As for that seemingly kind old man, Qin Yan was quite surprised that he turned out to be a hidden master.


    When the Third Master mentioned Wei Qingyuan just now, could it be that those people were also Ms. Qiao''s enemies?


    My God, Ms. Qiao is so young but has enemies everywhere, were they enemies from her previous life? Where did she get so much experience?


    And they are all such powerful characters.


    No wonder she was fine and bombed someone else.


    Soon after Qiao Ying and the others left,


    ck Spade A received a message from the leader of the Dark Shadow, JOKER.


    Looking at the secret letter sent by JOKER, ck Spade A was surprised. His guess was indeed correct. The seemingly harmless girl was precisely the most dangerous one.


    ¡°Do you know what JOKER said?¡± ck Spade A asked de Shadow.


    de Shadow was silent.


    ck Spade A: ¡°Old K is dead, killed by that girl just now. Mu Ying and Fei Ying also died at her hands. JOKER warned us to be careful. This girl''s skills have no traceable source, very strange.¡±


    After Red Heart K died, Dark Shadow investigated and found out that Qiao Ying killed him, so hepletely stared at Qiao Ying. When the leader of Dark Shadow learned that Qiao Ying had found ck Spade A in Arkencamp, he guessed what Qiao Ying was going to do.


    There was finally emotion in de Shadow¡¯s cold eyes.


    ck Spade A: ¡°What do you think the rtionship between this girl and Blood Shadow is?¡±


    de Shadow still did not speak.


    ck Spade A: ¡°A gically cloned person? Or a killer she secretly trained? Came to take revenge on us?¡±


    He stood with his hands behind his back, looking in the direction where Qiao Ying and the others left: ¡°Humph, no matter who she is, as long as she is not Blood Shadow herself, there is nothing to fear. That old guy K, he lived for so many years, yet was still so careless that he took Mu Ying and Fei Ying down with him."


    "de Shadow, go tonight and get rid of her. Don''t move the others, don''t look for unnecessary trouble."


    de Shadow nodded to take the order.

 Chapter 172: Fighting Together; Car crash and Death

    <h4>Chapter 172</h4>


    That night,


    Qin Hanyue sent a message to Qiao Ying, who lived diagonally across: [Don''t take unteral action. We''ll discuss things together if somethinges up.]


    While pricking up his ears to listen for movements outside, for fear that Qiao Ying would sneak out without him knowing.


    Qiao Ying replied: [OK]


    Qin Hanyue: [So between you and ck Spade A, who is stronger?]


    Qiao Ying: [Me]


    Qin Hanyueughed, much less worried: [Xu Zheng and Old Liu are no slouches in fighting skills. I''ll go find them now if they can be of use.]


    After sending this message, there was no reply from the other end for a long time.


    Qin Hanyue held his phone and waited three to five minutes. Suddenly, he heard the sound of shattering ss and immediately rushed out of the room.


    At the same time,


    Ye Si and Cheng Jinyan also rushed out of their respective rooms.


    Ye Si tried hard to turn the doorknob to Qiao Ying''s room, only to find it locked from inside: "Baby? What''s going on?" He could only knock on the door.


    "Baby, open the door." Ye Si''s expression was slightly tense as he anxiously said.


    There was no movement. Ye Si took two steps back, preparing to kick down the door.


    But the door opened at this moment.


    Qiao Ying held a dagger with blood on it.


    Behind her, the room showed no signs of fighting, only the window ss that had been smashed, as if someone had jumped out the window to escape.


    "Are you hurt?" Ye Si quickly checked Qiao Ying¡¯s condition.


    Qin Hanyue was blocked behind them. Watching the bloody dagger in Qiao Ying''s hand, he wanted to do or say something, but Ye Si had already done and said everything.


    Qiao Ying: "It was de Shadow."


    Ye Si: "Did hee to probe you?"


    Qiao Ying: "Came to kill me. He should know about Red Heart K''s death." So he wanted to strike first.


    Qin Hanyue: "It seems ck Spade A doesn¡¯t know the extent of your skills." Otherwise he wouldn''t have sent only de Shadow.


    Qin Hanyue recalled what Qiao Ying had said before: She knew the dark side like the back of her hand, while the dark side only had half an understanding of her.


    Various curiosities and questions began vying for prominence in his mind again.


    Qiao Ying took a look at the fresh blood on the dagger, then nced at the three people: "I could¡¯ve killed him originally."


    She let him get away with just a sh on his arm.


    Hearing the displeasure in Qiao Ying¡¯s tone, Cheng Jinyan smoothly and as a matter of course betrayed his teammate: "He was the one knocking on the door."


    Referring to Ye Si.


    Ye Si shrugged. "My bad for being too fast, for worrying too much about precious you!"


    Qin Hanyue: "What¡¯s the n now?"


    Qiao Ying: "Kick ¡®em when they¡¯re down."


    Better than trouble in the long run.


    The sh had gone deep. de Shadow fled back with a gushing arm wound, but at this moment he had no time to care about the injury on his arm. The usually cold-faced and cold-hearted man was now filled with astonishment.


    "Her fighting skill is exactly the same as the deceased Blood Shadow¡¯s."


    When de Shadow uttered these words, even he found it hard to believe.


    How could twopletely different-looking people with no connection whatsoever possess such simr skills, as if they werepletely copied?


    ck Spade A: "Are you sure?"


    de Shadow nodded: "I¡¯m certain."


    Blood Shadow used be his daily training partner other than Feng Ying. He was too familiar with Blood Shadow¡¯s skill.


    Even the aura was the same.


    If not for facing Qiao Ying eye to eye, de Shadow would¡¯ve thought the one he fought was Blood Shadow herself.


    ck Spade A: "How strong is she?"


    de Shadow: "Can''t gauge it. The exchange just now, she didn''t go all out. Her skills are probably on par with yours at least."


    He didn''t think someone with such formidable skills could be a clone or killer trained by Blood Shadow.


    Upon hearing this, ck Spade A narrowed his sharp eyes.


    Turned out to be such a formidable opponent unexpectedly. Looked like he couldn''t let his guard down, or he would end up like Old K.


    "Let me correct you a bit." A petite figure appeared ghost-like on the balcony. "My skills exceed yours."


    Moonlight glinted off the dagger in the girl''s hand.


    de Shadow''s heart shuddered. He stood in front of ck Spade A warily eyeing the girl on the balcony.


    ck Spade A''s expression remained unchanged like a mountain: "Now that you''vee, shouldn''t you at least tell me your name, so that I know who I''ve killed."


    The girl smiled faintly and said gently: "Go ask Red Heart K downstairs."


    de Shadow looked at the unfathomable girl. He took a step forward: "Let me try." He wanted to probe her again.


    He reversed his grip on the dagger.


    Just then, noises came from outside. The next moment the door was kicked open, and Ye Si and Qin Hanyue appeared at the door.


    Ye Si: "Hey! Your opponent¡¯s here."


    ck Spade A looked at them with a frown. One was the chairman of the DILIN Group, a man of the Ye family, as well as the administrator of 791. The other was the man in charge of the Qin family in Beijing, and probably with more than one identity. No matter which one, ck Spade A didn''t want to provoke them.


    But it seemed he had provoked them now.


    Whether he chose to kill or not kill Ye Si and Qin Hanyue tonight, endless troubles would ensue because of these two men.


    As ck Spade A thought this, his mood became rather vtile.


    So he asked Qiao Ying, "What¡¯s your rtion to Blood Shadow? I don¡¯t remember any grudges between us. Is there some kind of misunderstanding?"


    Qiao Ying: "I remember just fine."


    With that said, Qiao Ying took the initiative to attack, speeding towards ck Spade A.


    While Ye Si and Qin Hanyue charged at de Shadow. The two, antagonistic towards each other from the start, now cooperated tacitly.


    At the same time, shadows crept in from all directions, wiping out the guards one by one...


    Hearing themotion, the three assassins from the dark side prepared to go check it out, but one was intercepted by Cheng Jinyan in the corridor, one met Xu Zheng in a room, and one was trapped by Old Liu midway.


    In the room, silhouettes crossed and sounds of fighting continued.


    After exchanging blows, ck Spade A fully understood de Shadow¡¯s feelings. Although de Shadow had already told him, it was only until his own crossing hands with Qiao Ying that ck Spade A felt the impact inside.


    Indeedpletely identical.


    And this girl¡¯s skills might even exceed his.


    ck Spade A certainly didn¡¯t want to just die here, nor be enemies with Ye Si and Qin Hanyue. So he made a decisive judgement.


    If you can¡¯t beat them, flee.


    So ck Spade A found an opportunity and escaped directly from the balcony.


    Jumped down from the third floor and quickly disappeared into the moonlight.


    Qiao Ying chased to the balcony. ncing back at Ye Si and Qin Hanyue fighting de Shadow, she jumped off the balcony to chase after ck Spade A.


    Seeing Qiao Ying leap from the balcony, Qin Hanyue was distracted by concern. In that split second, a de shed towards him...


    The moon was bright. The dazzling goldenbyrinth below basked in its glow, while inside it had already be hell on earth, with corpses scattered everywhere.


    Qin Hanyue¡¯s men gradually arrived.


    Worried about Qin Hanyue¡¯s safety, Xu Zheng exerted all his capabilities to defeat the opponent, then immediately went to assist Qin Hanyue.


    "Sir." The injured Xu Zheng rushed over.


    Qin Hanyue immediately broke away to chase after Qiao Ying.


    Watching Qin Hanyue run away, the slower Ye Si cursed angrily at the sight of Qin Hanyue fleeing.


    "Young Master, Miss Qiao drove that way chasing someone." Qin Yan updated the catching up Qin Hanyue.


    Qin Hanyue immediately drove after them.


    Under the dark night,


    Qin Hanyue drove straight ahead for over twenty miles but still saw no one.


    The bloody smell in the car gradually became distinct.


    Qin Hanyue clenched the steering wheel with his right hand,pletely drenched in blood that kept dripping rapidly onto hisp.


    Yet he was oblivious to it.


    Qin Hanyue kept flooring the elerator, searching along the way.


    Just as Qin Hanyue felt he went the wrong way and was about to turn back, two balls of fire finally appeared up ahead.


    As the car drew near, Qin Hanyue rushed out.


    Not far away on a vacantnd, two cars had crashed and burned down to mere frames, crackling away.


    The air was filled with burnt smell mixed with gasoline odor.


    There was a lot of blood on the ground, spilled all over.


    A fierce fight had just taken ce here.


    Next to the cars, a corpse had been burned beyond recognition.


    Qiao Ying¡¯s coat was discarded to one side.


    Qin Hanyue¡¯s heart thudded violently. Before his brain reacted, he had already rushed forward.


    "Bang!"


    One of the cars exploded again. The soaring fire blocked Qin Hanyue¡¯s way.


    Fortunately he could see that the charred body wasn''t Qiao Ying¡¯s. The physique didn''t match.


    "Qiao Ying?" Qin Hanyue looked around.


    "Qiao Ying?" His voice gradually grew louder.


    "Qiao Ying!" He called Qiao Ying¡¯s name loudly and anxiously.

 Chapter 173: Qin Hanyu Hugs people; Birthday Gifts

    <h4>Chapter 173</h4>


    On the open ground, the raging fire set off that hurried and flustered figure. Qin Hanyue''s steps were somewhat unsteady: ¡°Qiao Ying!¡±


    ¡°Qiao Ying!¡±


    He shouted hoarsely, breathing unevenly, his heart beating so fast it was as if it would jump out of his chest at any moment. Looking at the pitch-ck and silent surroundings, he felt a sudden vertigo, his brain nerves contracting again and again.


    The usually calm andposed him was in turmoil at this moment, a small pebble was flung out from behind the dark curtain, hitting Qin Hanyue¡¯s feet and also hitting his taut nerves.


    He looked down at his feet, stunned for a moment, then turned around, raised his eyes towards the direction the pebble hade from, and immediately rushed over.


    Across a small creek about twenty meters away, the girl was squatting by the creek with her side facing him. She was petite, dressed in ck, and looked even smaller in the dark night, making her almost impossible to spot.


    In the flickering of Qin Hanyue¡¯s eyes, he had already rushed over.


    The creek bank was covered with small pebbles and he almost couldn¡¯t stop in his tracks. He moved too hastily that one of his legs directly knelt on the ground as he squatted down.


    He grabbed the girl''s slender shoulders and then cupped her fair little face, lifted up her face, and the blood on his hand was unconsciously smudged on her face.


    ¡°...Are you okay? Are you hurt? Where are you hurt?¡± His anxious eyes swept over her urgently, checking if she was alright.


    Qiao Ying didn''t speak, she just looked at him.


    His face was pale, even his lips had lost their color from the fright.


    Qin Hanyue''s anxious and concerned gaze was on her, then he saw her arm that she had rolled up her sleeve to put in the creek. Her originally fair and delicate arm now had a 10-centimeter long cut, the wound was cut very deeply with the flesh turned outwards, shocking to behold.


    She was just squatting there, washing the blood around the wound with water.


    Seeing this, Qin Hanyue¡¯s breath hitched. He nced at Qiao Ying''s calm and collected face, and felt his heart being twisted tightly by someone.


    ¡°...Don''t, don''t wash it with water, it''s prone to infection.¡±


    His breathing was still chaotic, his words incoherent. After a short dy, he went to take out his handkerchief from his pocket, then gently held her hand.


    On the slender arm was a horizontal bloodied gash. He didn''t dare use any strength, even though her wrist was still some distance away from the wound.


    Her hand was freezing cold after being dipped in the water.


    Qin Hanyue carefully wiped the blood and water around her wound with the handkerchief, and asked: ¡°...Anywhere else injured?¡±


    He tried hard to calm himself down, but his voice and hands still couldn¡¯t stop trembling since just now.


    He looked at Qiao Ying again: ¡°Why aren''t you talking? Does it hurt a lot? Bear with it for a while, I¡¯ll bring you back to treat it immediately.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry for being a bitte.¡± Qin Hanyue med himself.


    She still wasn''t talking.


    Qin Hanyue looked at her again. His nervousness and worry were written all over his face now, very different from his usual reserved demeanor.


    Qiao Ying looked at him wiping blood off her arm, then turned her head to nce at the direction of the Maze Building, and finally spoke.


    Her tone was the same as always, with no emotional fluctuations, as if nothing had happened: ¡°I saw that you guys were fiercelypeting over territories here. It¡¯s good that ck Spade A died, I¡¯ll give you his territories as a birthday present then.¡±


    Qin Hanyue''s movements paused as he raised his eyes to look at her. He could see the swirling emotions rising in her eyes, gradually bing turbulent, seemingly wanting to swallow him whole.


    The next moment, Qin Hanyue pulled her into a tight embrace. His usually well-controlled emotions now seemed somewhat out of hand. He kept tightening his arms around her, unwilling to care about his own bleeding wound.


    Without a stethoscope, Qiao Ying could hear his rapid heartbeat.


    It was obvious even to an idiot what should be said at such a time. But Qin Hanyue just held her without saying anything, he didn¡¯t n to and felt there was no need to.


    He just softly called her name: ¡°Xiao Ying.¡±


    Qiao Ying¡¯s eyshes fluttered lightly, her face still calm as tranquil water.


    Yet with just that, he seemed to have said everything.


    Not all feelings need to be dered out loud for the other party to know. Sometimes just a look, a smile, a sudden intimate address, the other would understand as well.


    Despite not knowing her for that long, seldom having time alone together, and not understanding her that well with both sides keeping up polite pretenses on the surface.


    Just a few days ago when lying in bed together, Qin Hanyue would still have to spell things out clearly, afraid that she might not understand.


    But at this moment, Qin Hanyue felt an unspoken rapport that words were unnecessary. She didn¡¯t need to respond, it was enough that she knew.


    He said hoarsely: ¡°Can I ask you for another birthday present?¡±


    After a moment, he finally heard her reply: ¡°What?¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°From now on, no matter when or what the situation, you must take good care of your own life.¡±


    After waiting for another moment, she said: ¡°Okay. But you were noisy just now.¡±


    Her blunt words made the tense Qin Hanyue give a helplessugh: ¡°I know, I know you¡¯re more capable than him.¡± But I would still worry.


    Qin Hanyue calmed down, released her and used the handkerchief to carefully wipe away the bloodstains on her face, then simply bandaged her wound.


    Qiao Ying noticed then that his sleeve felt heavy, seemingly soaked with water, and the blood on his palm also seemed to be his own. That hand of his was apparentlycking in strength too.


    Qiao Ying followed her intuition and touched his coat sleeve, her handing into contact with warm blood.


    She had thought the bloody smell came from her all along.


    Qin Hanyue smiled: ¡°It¡¯s fine, not as serious as yours.¡±


    Qiao Ying picked up the short knife on the side and swiftly cut open his coat sleeve, exposing the blood-stained white shirt sleeve underneath along with the faintly visible wound.


    They were both shed on the arm by a knife, and on the right hand too.


    Qiao Ying pulled him up to stand: ¡°Let¡¯s go back and treat the wounds.¡±


    She took the lead walking up ahead. After taking a few steps, Qin Hanyue behind her followed along. Soon after, a coat was draped over her.


    The two then drove back together.


    Blood kept oozing out from the gashes on both their arms, yet both seemed more concerned about each other¡¯s injuries instead.


    ¡°When did you find out?¡± Qin Hanyue suddenly asked.


    They were both smart people, also very attuned to each other. Even though Qin Hanyue blurted out this cryptic question abruptly, Qiao Ying urately grasped that he was referring to his identity as the boss behind the arms dealers.


    Qin Hanyue hadn¡¯t discussed with Qiao Ying about sending Xu Zheng, Old Liu and the rest to support ck Spade A¡¯s territories.


    After de Shadow¡¯s sneak attack on Qiao Ying and escape, they had immediately given chase.


    ¡°When I saw you appear in Arklin, I already had some guesses. It was only confirmed when buying explosives that day.¡± Qiao Ying said.


    Qiao Ying continued: ¡°If you hade a dayter, I would''ve blown up your territories already.¡±


    Qin Hanyueughed. ¡°Blow it up if you want, as long as it makes you happy. When we get backter to treat the wounds, if you want to blow stuff up and y, feel free.¡±


    Cheng Jinyan¡¯s face was covered in cuts and bruises. He happened to bump into Ye Si who was hurrying downstairs to look for Qiao Ying.


    Ye Si stopped in his tracks upon seeing Cheng Jinyan¡¯s disheveled state, stretched out a hand to pull open his coat and peered at the wound on his abdomen.


    ¡°Just my luck, there were three people and I seemed to have run into the strongest one.¡± Cheng Jinyan said helplessly, then asked: ¡°Where¡¯s Xiao Ying? Has ck Spade A been dealt with?¡±


    Ye Si: ¡°Went to pursue ck Spade A. I¡¯m going to find her.¡±


    By then, Cheng Jinyan caught sight of the injured Xu Zhenging down the stairs, along with Old Liu walking over from the other direction.


    Cheng Jinyan: ¡°Them?¡±


    Ye Si threw him a look. ¡°Still need to ask? His people of course.¡±

 Chapter 174: Night Slipped up; Her Relationship with Blood Shadow.

    <h4>Chapter 174</h4>


    Ye Si and Qiao Ying went back to the camp to treat their wounds.


    Ye Si looked around for a while but couldn''t find anyone. He tried calling Qiao Ying and unexpectedly got through right away. Only then did he know that she was already back and her wounds were almost finished being treated.


    When Ye Si heard that Qiao Ying was injured, he hurried over and pushed aside Qin Hanyue who was blocking the way in front of Qiao Ying.


    "Oh? Young Master Qin." Qin Yan was so frightened that he quickly reached out to support Qin Hanyue.


    "Where are you injured?" Ye Si held Qiao Ying''s wrist with the bandaged arm anxiously and looked at her arm wrapped in gauze.


    Qiao Ying: "It''s just a minor injury." She nced at Qin Hanyue who had been pushed aside.


    What Qiao Ying called a minor injury was clearly not the same as what they considered a minor injury. And what she called a serious injury was basically crippling.


    Ye Si said fiercely, "It''s wrapped so tightly for just a minor injury? Where is that ck Spade A bastard? Is he dead or not? If not, I''m going to skin him alive."


    Qiao Ying: "He''s dead."


    Ye Si: "Then I''ll flog his corpse and feed it to the dogs."


    Old Liu brought some people over, escorting the tightly bound de Shadow and two assassins. Another assassin was killed by Cheng Jinyan.


    Qiao Ying looked towards Cheng Jinyan and asked, "How are your injuries?"


    Cheng Jinyan lifted his clothes to show Qiao Ying as a doctor so she wouldn''t worry. "Just external injuries, I''m fine."


    The wounds were already bandaged.


    Old Liu asked, "Sir, how should we deal with these people?"


    Qin Hanyue looked at Qiao Ying, inquiring about her opinion.


    Ye Si said, "Aren''t there a few old guys left? Pry open their mouths. Let''s settle this ount all at once so they don''t have time to prepare."


    But Qiao Ying said, "You can''t get anything out of their mouths."


    These few were quite capable people from Dark Shadow, especially de Shadow.


    It was basically impossible to interrogate them. Moreover, those old guys'' whereabouts were erratic. They might not necessarily know.


    There was no need to waste time.


    Qiao Ying said, "Leaving them alive will only bring more trouble. Just kill them."


    These people were extremely loyal to Dark Shadow. She didn''t have the kindness to try to win them over. Absolutely no letting the tiger return to the mountain.


    Might as well go all the way since none of them were good people anyway.


    Ye Si said, "Killing them would be letting them off too easy after what they did to you back then..."


    When he first learned that Blood Shadow assisted Dark Shadow with experiments to repay their grace, but Dark Shadow had ambitious wolf-like nature and unsatiable greed, Ye Si wished he could sever those old men''s heads.


    Cheng Jinyan coughed, "Uh..."


    Ye Si stopped talking.


    "No matter how they die, it''s too easy on them." However, Qin Hanyue still noticed what he let slip, so he looked at Qiao Ying.


    de Shadow stared at Qiao Ying with icy eyes. "Just who exactly are you? What''s your rtionship with Blood Shadow?" It was as if he wanted to see through this unfamiliar skin into her soul.


    Qin Yan: Blood Shadow? Wow!


    Old Liu and Xu Zheng were also shocked and looked at Qiao Ying.


    Not just them, even the other two Dark Shadow assassins did too.


    Did they hear that right? Was this young student-looking girl being asked about her rtionship with that genius killer?


    Qin Yan: Blood Shadow? de Shadow? Impressive!


    Qin Yan looked at de Shadow who was severely injured and tied up firmly. He realized in shock: This person is a Dark Shadow assassin?


    So the deceased Mr. Zhai, ck Spade A, and previously Wei Qingyuan, Red Heart K... Qin Yan didn''t just gasp.


    So Miss Qiao''s multitudes of enemies were actually Dark Shadow?


    Qin Yan strangely felt a chill on the back of his neck. He swallowed and his calves cramped a little.


    Ye Si answered for Qiao Ying, "She has no rtionship with Blood Shadow. She has a rtionship with me¡ªbring those guys downstairs. Hamstring them. Keep an eye on them. I''m going to take my time punishing them." Ye Si told his subordinates to take those people away.


    Xu Zheng was quite severely injured.


    Old Liu spoke quietly telling him to go treat his wounds first.


    Xu Zheng said, "It''s fine. I''ll treat them in a bit."


    Qin Hanyue said, "Go treat your wounds first."


    Xu Zheng''s eyes lit up and his back straightened. "Yes!"


    He left to do as told immediately.


    Seeing that, Ye Si said to Qin Hanyue, "Young Master Qin indeed handles matters with a low profile. Didn''t expect you also like ying possum."


    Qin Hanyue looked at Qiao Ying. Not caring about Ye Si at all, only after over ten seconds did he indifferently reply, "I rather envy Sir Ye''s casual mboyance instead."


    Ye Si said, "How is Young Master Qin casual? Leaving this huge base empty to squeeze into a small broken building with us?"


    Qin Hanyue: "..."


    Unable to refute since he knew he was in the wrong, Qin Hanyue had nothing to say.


    Qin Hanyue didn''t intend to hide his identity from Qiao Ying either. He was going to exin himself and bring Qiao Ying''s group from the small broken building into his own base...


    But then Qiao Ying invited him to her room and they spent the entire night together, sharing the same bed. After that, Qin Hanyue naturally felt too ashamed to reveal it himself.


    Old Liu: So the sir is that kind of person!


    If Qin Yan''s thoughts weren''t still on the Dark Shadow organization, he would have definitely given Old Liu a retort¡ªDon''t act like you''ve never seen the world before!


    Qiao Ying reminded Ye Si, "Are you sure you want to settle scores on his territory?"


    Ye Si looked at Qin Hanyue and said, "We never got to decide a victorst time. Just happens I have some pent up anger right now."


    He seemed to deliberately say it for someone to hear.


    Qiao Ying said, "He''s injured too."


    Only then did Ye Si recall Qin Hanyue was also injured, shed by de Shadow.


    Which arm was it again? The right arm?


    Ye Si frowned. Then he looked at the gauze wrapped around Qiao Ying''s right arm¡ªTurned out their injuries were in the same spot.


    He really knew how to choose the ce to injure someone!


    Ye Si cursed silently in his heart.


    Qiao Ying got up to go upstairs to shower and sleep, but not before reminding Qin Hanyue, "Don''t get water on the wound."


    Qin Hanyue: "I know."


    Ye Si watched Qin Hanyue for a bit before following Qiao Ying upstairs, "Baby, your hands are injured. How are you going to shower? Let me help you..."


    He seemed to deliberately say it for someone to hear.


    Teng Yan looked at the noisy Maze Building in the distance, a trace of a smile on his face. "And another one died."


    Would it continue? Who''s next?


    That night,


    Qin Hanyue tossed and turned, unable to sleep.


    Still a bit traumatic.


    His mind was filled with when he found Qiao Ying, she was crouching by the pitch ck creek quietly washing her wound. She looked so small.


    And so weak.


    But when he lifted her face, he didn''t see any fear or panic on her student-like face. Just calmness. As if she wasn''t washing a wound but just rinsing off dirt on herself.


    As if fighting and getting injured was normal to her, long used to it.


    When treating the wound, as a big sturdy man he still felt pain. Yet from start to finish, she didn''t even frown once.


    And what Ye Si blurted out.


    Qiao Ying''s grudge with Dark Shadow. What Dark Shadow did to her. Why did de Shadow ask that.


    What was her rtionship with Blood Shadow? Was she really Qiao Ying?


    Qin Hanyue sat up in bed. The pain from his wound made falling asleep even harder. He couldn''t help but think, she must be hurting too.


    It wasn''t as if she didn''t have pain receptors. How could she not feel hurt? She could just endure it. Thinking so, Qin Hanyue felt distressed for her.


    He took his phone, wanting to ask Qiao Ying if she needed painkillers. Then he remembered she could self-treat pain with acupuncture. So he put his phone away again.


    A sleepless night.


    The next day,


    Qiao Ying opened her eyes and looked at her phone¡ªthere was a new message.


    She got out of bed to open the door. Qin Hanyue was at the door holding a gigantic bowl of dove and ginseng soup, and carrying something else.


    Qiao Ying let him in and closed the door.


    When Qiao Ying closed the door, Qin Hanyue asked, "I didn''t wake you, did I?"


    Qiao Ying gave an indifferent murmur of assent before going to wash up herself.


    Seeing her demeanor, Qin Hanyue figured she must have slept alright.


    After washing up, Qiao Ying went back to the room and nced at the dove ginseng soup. It would be too greasy this early in the morning.


    Qin Hanyue said, "It''s double steamed without any oil added."


    Only then did Qiao Ying sit and drink.


    Qin Hanyue asked, "Can you eat pig''s liver? I asked the doctor and he said it replenishes blood. If you can eat it, I''ll have it made for lunch."


    Qiao Ying said, "It''s not that serious an injury."

 Chapter 175: New Year Together Accosted at the airport

    <h4>Chapter 175</h4>


    Qiao Ying sat at the table drinking soup, while Qin Hanyue quietly stood to the side. Qiao Ying turned her head and saw him staring nkly at her.


    Following his gaze to her injured arm, Qiao Ying slightly raised an eyebrow and asked him: "Have you eaten yet?"


    Qin Hanyue came back to his senses: "I''ll eat in a bit."


    Qiao Ying didn''t say anything more. Instead she looked towards the things Qin Hanyue had brought over - a ck bag with a cute teddy bear pattern on it. She didn''t know what was inside.


    "What''s this?"


    Qin Hanyue was silent for a moment, seeming somewhat reluctant to exin: "I... remembered it''s around the time of your period these couple of days. It''s not easy to find these kinds of products for women here, so I prepared some for you."


    Qin Hanyue felt awkward bringing it up - not because he was embarrassed as a man, but rather because he didn''t want the youngdy to feel ufortable.


    But clearly, Qiao Ying was not bothered at all.


    She simply said: "You have a good memory."


    Qin Hanyue gave an awkwardugh: "You''re the only girl who has been by my side all these years, so of course I would remember more clearly."


    Qiao Ying: "..."


    Seeing Qiao Ying give no reply, Qin Hanyue continued: "There''s also ginger tea with brown sugar in the kitchen. Drink it if you need it."


    She answered with an "Mm".


    She didn''t say thanks, nor did she give the usual polite responses she used to, making Qin Hanyue feel delighted internally.


    "The facilities and houses at the camp''s center are better than here. Do you want to move there instead? Or now that things are settled, do you want to go back home?" he asked.


    But Qiao Ying asked back: "Isn''t Chinese New Yearing up soon? Don''t you n to go back and spend it with your family?"


    Qin Hanyue: "Yeah, New Year''s Eve is the day after tomorrow. What about you? How do you n to spend the new year?"


    She probably wouldn''t go back to the Qiao family, and it was even less likely she would go to the Su family.


    Qin Hanyue: "Will you go to M Country with Ye Si?"


    "Holidays don''t make a difference to mepared to regr days," Qiao Ying only answered that part without saying if she would go to M Country with Ye Si.


    Qin Hanyue didn''t pursue the question further. He just continued the conversation: "New yeares every year. Missing this family reunion dinner isn''t a big deal. But my parents and aunt have always remembered your kindness to them - they want to treat you to a meal and have a chance to chat with you."


    Qiao Ying had drunk less than a third of therge bowl of soup before putting down her spoon. Then she turned her chair to face Qin Hanyue with an expression that was half smiling, half not. "If I''m not mistaken, Mr Qin is inviting me to have new year''s eve dinner."


    Qin Hanyue smiled: "Although I know it''s very unlikely, I still want to hold onto some hope - how about spending new year together?"


    He extended the invitation.


    Qiao Ying did not give an immediate reply.


    Just then, there was a gentle knock on the door.


    Ye Si''s coaxing voice came from outside, tentatively asking: "Baby, are you awake? I heard you talking just now."


    The two people inside looked at each other but neither made a sound.


    Not daring to disturb Qiao Ying''s sleep, Ye Si was about to leave when he heard the sound of a chair sliding back inside the room.


    Qiao Ying got up, wanting to clear up the bowl when Qin Hanyue walked over saying: "Let me do it - you''re not drinking anymore?" Noticing that there was still so much soup left.


    Qiao Ying: "It tastes a bit fishy."


    Qin Hanyue: "Sorry, there are mostly burly, coarse men living in this camp. Their cooking skills aren''t great."


    As they talked, Qiao Ying opened the door and came face-to-face with Ye Si''s gloomy expression - he seemed to have been waiting for Qin Hanyue for quite a while.


    Ye Si smiled at Qiao Ying: "Baby, breakfast was pretty decent today. Go downstairs and eat first. I need to chat with Mr Qin for a bit."


    Qiao Ying took the bowl from Qin Hanyue''s hands saying to him: "If you can''t stand him, don''t hold back. Come find me if your wounds tear open again."


    Then she reminded Ye Si: "This is someone else''s territory."


    After that, she walked around Ye Si without looking back at the two men, simply saying: "Keep your voices down, don''t disturb Cheng Jinyan."


    Qin Hanyue didn''t actually want to fight with Ye Si. After all, whether he won or lost, he wouldn''t gain anything. And to Qiao Ying, Ye Si was no ordinary person. Ye Si seemed rather good at harmless flirting too.


    If Qin Hanyue injured the man, he would be the one in the wrong.


    Fortunately Ye Si didn''t seem to want to fight either. He just swept his cold gaze over Qin Hanyue''s injured arm, giving him a warning look before hurrying after Qiao Ying.


    "Baby, wait for me!"


    Two dayster,


    At a certain airport


    Qin Hanyue sat in the departure lounge, periodically ncing at his watch then looking in another direction.


    Qin Yan, who was with him, also looked in that direction before shifting his gaze back to Qin Hanyue. After holding it in for two days, he finally couldn''t resist asking tentatively: "Young Master, Miss Qiao''s enemy... seems to be An Ying (Shadow)?"


    Qin Hanyue: "Mm."


    Qin Yan''s eyes widened as he said brightly: You don''t have any thoughts or views regarding this?


    Qin Hanyue noticed Qin Yan''s eyes seemed bigger. What beauty treatment had he done recently?


    Qin Hanyue: "What? Can you help get rid of Shadow?"


    Qin Yan was so frightened he nearly gouged out his own eyeballs and put them in his pocket.


    "Young Master, you do know how to joke. With my useless skills, even if I served Shadow tea, they would find me a nuisance."


    Qin Hanyue: "It''s good to know your own limits."


    Qin Yan thought to himself: This heartless man is different when ites to Miss Qiao. He''s at least a little curious about her.


    Just then, a fashionably dressed woman with refined temperament approached Qin Hanyue and confidently extended her hand.


    In fluent English she said: "Hi, my name is Anna. Can we be friends? I''ve noticed you for a while now."


    Before Qin Hanyue could respond, Qin Yan swiftly raised his hand to turn her down: "I''m sorry, it''s not convenient."


    Seeing that Qin Hanyue was ignoring her, the woman didn''t seem to mind. She didn''t give up either, and became even more enthusiastic.


    "I don''t have any other intentions. It''s just that the flight will be three hours. It''ll get boring and I was hoping to make a like-minded friend to chat with and pass time." The woman flicked back her curly hair.


    Qin Yan: "I already said it''s not convenient."


    The woman looked at Qin Yan saying: "You''re his assistant, aren''t you? I''m talking to your boss here. Whether it''s convenient or not is for him to say - he hasn''t said anything yet. Do you mind if I sit here?"


    She was about to sit next to Qin Hanyue but was stopped by the look in the man''s eyes.


    Just then, the girl that Qin Hanyue had been ncing at walked out from a certain direction looking like a student.


    Qiao Ying had just gone to the bathroom. When she returned she saw an extra beautiful woman had joined the queue vying for her seat beside Qin Hanyue.


    Qiao Ying walked over.


    Qin Hanyue also stood up.


    Qiao Ying raised an eyebrow, asking: "Your friend?"


    Qin Hanyue: "Don''t know her."


    Qin Yan: "She was asking for directions."


    The woman''s face changed colors in an instant, no longer looking spirited. She awkwardly retracted her butt which she had tried sitting down earlier.


    Looking at Qiao Ying who seemed much younger than Qin Hanyue, the woman tentatively asked: "She''s your younger sister right? Very pretty. Good genes run in your family."


    Her words clearly touched a nerve.


    Qin Hanyue''s expression visibly turned cold.


    Qin Yan tutted: This woman really doesn''t watch her words.


    "Bro... brother?" Qiao Ying nced at Qin Hanyue and her expression changed subtly.


    Qin Hanyue looked to the woman: "Miss, do you need anything?"


    Sensing his master was unhappy, over a dozen bodyguards sitting behind them promptly stood up too.


    The woman was badly frightened.

 Chapter 176: Joe Ying: Brother; Help me pick up two people at the airport

    <h4>Chapter 176</h4>


    Qiao Ying saw off the woman who had fled in panic, then looked at Qin Hanyue with an expression like she was watching a show, making Qin Hanyue feel helpless.


    Qiao Ying sat down in a chair: "I told you, Mr. Qin is outstanding, no need to be envious of others."


    Qin Hanyue: "If this keeps happening, it will only make me look verypatible and easy to take advantage of."


    Qiao Ying nodded slightly in agreement: "Maybe the other party is also great? At least she looks beautiful."


    His gaze was fixed on the girl: "No matter how beautiful, it still depends on who it is." No matter how outstanding, if it''s not the person you love, there is nothing to be happy about.


    Qiao Ying looked at him yfully, and suddenly said: "If it was someone you had a crush on, would brother make a move?"


    Her slender brows raised slightly, full of naughtiness in her eyes.


    Hearing her call him brother, Qin Hanyue''s heart skipped a beat.


    Qin Yan almost knelt down, and quickly turned to avoid it.


    If it were before, Qin Yan would have set off fireworks to celebrate his third young master, but now Qin Yan only felt creepy.


    Just think about it, someone who can kill Dark Shadow assassins, two of whom seem to be high-level figures in Dark Shadow, what kind of skills would that be? What would it feel like for such a big shot to call you brother?


    These Dark Shadow assassins weren''t those thugs in M State who only knew brute force and killing.


    Anyway, Qin Yan couldn''t enjoy it.


    Looking at the amused Qin Hanyue, Qin Yan thought: this blessing looks like the third young master can enjoy it, so there should be no problem.


    Qin Hanyue: "I haven''t heard you talk like this for a long time."


    Qin Hanyue was a little nostalgic for Qiao Ying''s performance as a powerless female student in M State before, when she said he gave her a sense of security.


    And she didn''t even have to try hard to act.


    The cell phone in his pocket vibrated.


    Qiao Ying took it out and answered Qiao Yi''s video call.


    "Sister, you haven''t gotten on the ne yet?"


    "Soon."


    Qiao Ying didn''t go to M Country with Ye Si, but chose to return home.


    Qiao Yi was in hisst year of high school. His vacation waste. He had just returned to Yuncheng a few days ago to spend the New Year. At the moment he was with Qiao''s father in the quarters at his father¡¯s work unit.


    "Sister, when you return home, are you going back to the capital?"


    Qiao Yi tentatively asked. Qiao Yi was writing spring couplets.


    The siblings had spent more than ten New Years together. Plus Chinese people''s innate special feelings towards traditional festivals, Qiao Yi didn''t want Qiao Ying to spend New Year¡¯s alone overseas.


    At this moment, Qiao Yi heard someone speaking next to his sister: "Is that your brother?" Half of the man''s shoulder came into view on the screen.


    "Yeah." Qiao Ying simply turned the camera towards Qin Hanyue for a moment.


    Sessfully on screen, Qin Hanyue raised his hand to greet Qiao Yi.


    On the screen, Qiao Yi looked a little restrained: "Mr. Qin, happy New Year."


    Qin Hanyue: "Your calligraphy with the writing brush looks good."


    Qiao Yi: "Thank you."


    Seeing Qiao Yi was ill at ease, Qiao Ying kicked Qin Hanyue back out of the frame.


    Qiao Yi whispered: "Sister... are you spending New Year¡¯s with Mr. Qin?"


    Qiao Ying: "He wanted toe."


    Qin Hanyue, listening to the side,ughed: "We still have to transfer nes this afternoon. At the earliest we¡¯ll arrive in the capital around 7 pm. If there are flight dys, we really will be spending New Year¡¯s together."


    Things didn¡¯t go as hoped, the flight wasn¡¯t dyed.


    The ne arrived safely in the capital. Qin Hanyue issued another invitation but was politely declined again. He could only regretfully give up.


    The family butler who came to pick them up at the airport immediately took two thick red envelopes out of his pocket and handed them to Qin Hanyue when they got off the ne: "Young Master, here are the red envelopes you asked for."


    Qin Hanyue took them over, smiling as he handed them to Qiao Ying: ¡°Happy New Year, for good fortune.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°I think red envelopes are usually only given by elders to juniors.¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°As long as it can bring you good luck, I¡¯ll take advantage and act as the elder.¡±


    Qin Yan: It''s over, Miss Qiao thinks you''re too old~


    Qiao Ying didn''t stand on ceremony either. Judging from what was inside, it looked like only 10-20 thousand yuan. She had already received more than that amount before anyway. What''s more, it was just this little bit.


    "There''s also one for little Yi. At the airport he paid his respects to me for the New Year, you heard it."


    Qiao Ying took both red envelopes.


    At this point, Qiao Ying heard Qin Hanyue say: "Actually every year my father also gives them to my mother. I didn''t mean anything else, it''s just that''s what my family does. My brother also gives them to my sister-inw."


    Qiao Ying: "???"


    Later, Qin Hanyue had the driver take her back to her apartmentplex.


    Fireworks were banned in the city center, and it just so happened to be dinnertime, so there were fewer people on the streets with each family eating reunion dinner at home.


    Qiao Ying got out of the car at the entrance to theplex and walked towards the residential area.


    Through those floor-to-ceiling windows, you could see the residents inside lively weing the new year with their families.


    Qiao Ying''s heart was calm, she didn''t have any feelings about it.


    In front of the vi¡¯s floor-to-ceiling windows, a person was bent over with his butt in the air, stered against the ss while persistently looking inside, his butt twisting back and forth.


    Qiao Ying walked over and kicked him in the butt.


    Huo Chengdong¡¯s face mmed into the ss, hurting his sore nose. For a good while he couldn¡¯t recover from the stimtion.


    "Fuck your ancestors, you bastard, you dare kick me if you don''t want to live!" Huo Chengdong cursed loudly. As he turned around, he shrank back his neck: "...Sis Ying? Hehe, it''s you!"


    Qiao Ying: "What are you sneaking around for?"


    Huo Chengdong held his nose, his voice changed: "Sis Ying, you kicked too hard this time..."


    Qiao Ying ignored him and went to open her door.


    Like a wronged young daughter-inw, Huo Chengdong followed behind Qiao Ying, holding his nose and butt.


    "Sis Ying, where did you run off to? As soon as winter break started I couldn''t find you anywhere. I sent you messages but you didn''t reply. I came looking for you several times, I was about to go ask Qin Hanyue!"


    "Why didn''t you ask?" Qiao Ying threw her backpack onto the sofa.


    "How is that different from seeking death?" That''s how it is.


    Huo Chengdong: "Sis Ying, did you go on vacation or back to Yuncheng? I asked Feng Wenzhong and he said he hadn''t seen you!"


    Qiao Ying: "Vacation."


    Huo Chengdong: "Why didn''t you call me to go with you on vacation? I can book hotels, call cars, take pictures, n itineraries, I can do it all!"


    Qiao Ying: "Qin Hanyue already did all that."


    Huo Chengdong: "???"


    What does that mean? Went with Qin Hanyue?


    Qiao Ying: "Don''t you need to hurry home for New Year¡¯s? What are you doinging to my ce?"


    "...It''s because it''s New Year¡¯s that I came looking for you."


    Qiao Ying gave him a look.


    "You see, your fake sister and fake mom, their personalities aren''t that good. You don''t get along with them and obviously won''t spend New Year¡¯s with them. And there¡¯s no need to mention the Su family."


    "Get to the point."


    "I came to apany you for New Year¡¯s, Sis Ying."


    "I like peace and quiet."


    "Don''t be like that Sis Ying. I stuffed dozens of boxes of fireworks in my trunk. I even specially picked out sparkler fireworks for you. I made ns with a bunch of people. Let''s go, okay?"


    Qiao Ying: "..."


    "Let''s go Sis Ying. It''s New Year¡¯s, it¡¯ll be so boring for you to be home alone while everyone else is lively celebrating. Oh right Sis Ying, have you eaten? Or do you want toe to my house to eat? There are ten chefs making New Year¡¯s Eve dinner at my house. Chinese food, Western food, French food, whatever you want. And if youe to my house for New Year¡¯s, my grandpa, grandma, grand uncle, grand aunt, dad, mom, and sister will definitely give you red envelopes. Don''t miss out on the freebies!"


    Huo Chengdong started up his relentless pestering again.


    Annoyed by his moring, Qiao Ying said: "When Qin Hanyue invited me many times to spend New Year¡¯s together I all declined, do you think you can seed?"


    Huo Chengdong instantly felt despair: "..."


    Qiao Ying was getting ready to go upstairs to take a bath when her phone received a text message. After reading it, she asked Huo Chengdong: "Are you in a hurry to go back home?"


    Huo Chengdong: "No rush at all, are we going to set off fireworks?"


    Qiao Ying: "Help me pick up two people from the airport?"


    Huo Chengdong''s eyes immediately lit up: "Sure!"

 Chapter 177: White Owl Sark Joe: Three Bombed the Bunker

    <h4>Chapter 177</h4>


    Airport,


    Huo Chengdong disguised himself as a pickup boy to pick up the two of them, giving them water enthusiastically, just short of opening the car door for them.


    "You two brothers, where are you from? Hungry? I have snacks in my car, want some snacks?" Fortunately, he didn''t drive a sports car in order to fit the fireworks, otherwise three people wouldn''t fit.


    "On such a big holiday, are you here to apany Sister Ying to celebrate the New Year? What''s the n afterwards?" Huo Chengdong looked at the person in the passenger seat next to him.


    Thetter had been ignoring him all this time, looking out the window.


    With somewhat natural curly blondish-brown hair, he had a baby face with a few freckles on it, looking even younger than him.


    He was a foreigner, somewhat aloof.


    The one in the back seat was mature and steady, a Chinese, speaking politely and didn''t bother him.


    "I still don''t know what your rtionship is with our bo...with Sister Ying? What should I call you?" Bai Xiao asked.


    "My rtionship with Sister Ying is profound, hard to exin in a few words, you''ll naturally find outter." Huo Chengdong felt wonderful inside: "My surname is Huo, my name is Huo Chengdong, went to the same school as Sister Ying, I''m not that capable, I was her senior schoolmate."


    Sack in the passenger seat turned his head to finally look at him, then turned his face away to continue looking out the window again, acting all aloof like a boy.


    "Huo Chengdong?" Bai Xiao felt this name sounded familiar.


    Before returning home, Bai Xiao had done a simple investigation to understand some of the prestigious families, powerful ns and nobilities in the capital.


    "Are you the young master of the Huo family?"


    "Big brother, you''ve heard of me too! Didn''t expect I''m quite famous." Call me young master, just call me by my name." Huo Chengdong said modestly.


    Bai Xiao felt a little uneasy, the heir of the prestigious Huo family was being his driver, this... could only say the boss was truly amazing.


    Bai Xiao: "Thanks for the trouble, making a young master like youe pick us up on such a big holiday."


    "Small matter, Sister Ying''s friends are my friends. No need to stand on ceremonies, and I had toe anyway if Sister Ying couldn''t arrange a car for you guys on holiday."


    At a red light, Huo Chengdong stepped on the brakes.


    "Haven''t asked for this one''s name yet?" Huo Chengdong looked at Sack.


    "His name is Sack." Bai Xiao answered for Sack.


    "Sack." Huo Chengdong remembered, the next second, the car was rear-ended.


    With a "Bang!" quite hard, the whole car shook violently, sending the three people inside forward from inertia.


    After Huo Chengdong steadied himself, he cursed and got out of the car aggressively. "Bang Bang" he pped the rear car''s hood.


    "Damn your grandpa! Do you know how to drive? Are you driving or fucking with me! Get the fuck out here!"


    The window rolled down,


    Huo Chengdong red: "Fuck! Su Qingyu?"


    "Are you blind? How could you hit this, brake failure or you gone blind? Did your math teacher issue your driver''s license? With your skill you dare to drive, got people to feed at home? Not home eating dinner on New Year''s Eve, out here being a road killer, can''t stand seeing others reunited so want to smash two people to wee the new year?"


    "It wasn''t on purpose." Su Qingyu frightened herself too, she had just gotten her license, wanted to build up courage practicing when there were fewer cars on holiday.


    "I see you did it on purpose! So many cars yet you smash into mine, your eyes been reced by your butt, or my car has mas, sucking you in?"


    Bai Xiao got out to check the dented rearpartment.


    "Huo Chengdong are you done scolding, I already said not on purpose, I''ll pay you double still not okay?


    "Am I short of money? Rare for you to pay for it,e on out, let me smash into you a bit, I''ll pay you ten times."


    "If you weren''t associated with Sister Ying, fuck I would......" Huo Chengdong was arguing with Su Qingyu, when he suddenly heard a strange sound: "Swoosh~Bang!!!"


    The firecracker sounds were a bit muffled, sounded weird, like being stuffed inside an iron box.


    Huo Chengdong was bursting out, got interrupted by the strange firecracker sounds, instantly couldn''t vent properly, looked up and spurted: "Damn your mom, banned fireworks in the city center, which dumb twat polluting environment, weren''t taught at home?"


    As if to spite him, all kinds of firecracker sounds started one after another, ovepping densely like setting off firecrackers.


    Bai Xiao and Sack watched the suddenly "agitated" rearpartment, retreated warily, one of Bai Xiao''s hands already reflexively reached to his waist......


    The rearpartment suddenly "went crazy", like a few hundred excited mice were "leaping around" inside.


    "Oh my god! Bad!" Seeing the situation, Huo Chengdong hurriedly rushed over.


    "Be careful." Bai Xiao wanted to stop him but toote, Huo Chengdong had already opened the rearpartment.


    Releasing sparks all over.


    The boxes of fireworks inside tipped over, fireworks spurting chaotically in all directions, shooting upwards, downwards, leftwards, rightwards, spinning in circles, lingo monkeys, fairy sticks, red, blue, purple, green, dazzling.


    Huo Chengdong got sted all over the ce by the fireworks.


    Su Qingyu stretched her head out of the car, just in time to see Huo Chengdong frantically dancing among the sparks: "Huo Chengdong, your car exploded." Wasn''t from her collision right?


    Huo Chengdong roared back: "Fuck your car exploded!"


    Su Qingyu looked up at the fireworks, couldn''t help eximing: "Wow......"


    After showering, Qiao Ying came to the booked hotel restaurant, ordered dishes and waited for them. Out the huge floor-to-ceiling window, a few fireworks blossomed.


    Qiao Ying looked up.


    This direction......which genius, setting off fireworks in the downtown area.


    She thought only Huo Chengdong the "crouching dragon" could pull off this kind of thing, didn''t expect there would be another "rising phoenix".


    On New Year''s Eve, over half of Beijing''s residents saw the fireworks, children stered themselves against windows or ran out, inevitably somewhat nostalgic since fireworks were banned downtown, hadn''t seen any for years.


    Just that theuncher seemed unfamiliar, with quite a few fireworks gone astray.


    Having waited a long half hour, people finally arrived.


    Qiao Ying sat at the dining table ying on her phone, looking up to see three tattered and grimy people walk in.


    All of them looked like went through artillery bombardment, the server asked Qiao Ying repeatedly to confirm they were her friends.


    Qiao Ying hesitated, nodded, recognized the three people.


    Qiao Ying: "Did you three blow up bunkers?"


    Hearing that, Sack''s fists clenched tightly, face extremely gloomy seemingly about to erupt bashing people the next second.


    Sack red fiercely at Huo Chengdong beside him.


    Bai Xiao and Sack were still passable, but the other was rather unbearable looking almost like a tramp, face ck as wok, some burnt hair strands, pants ripped open with a hole, moving up a little, close to shing.


    Fortunately Qiao Ying had extraordinary vision, otherwise she really wouldn''t recognize him.


    "Hehe, Sister Ying......"


    Huo Chengdong grinned, baring his big white teeth.


    Qiao Ying''s eyes stung, inhaling lightly: "What happened? ne crash?" Did you crash right into Huo Chengdong?


    Huo Chengdong felt a little embarrassed: "The fireworks in my rearpartment exploded."


    Qiao Ying: "......"


    So both crouching dragon and rising phoenix were Huo Chengdong?!


    Qiao Ying retracted her gaze: "Go wash up and eat."


    The three people hurried to the restroom to quickly wash up before returning to the private room.


    Qiao Ying smiled seeing a clean Sack again: "Little Sack, long time no see."


    Sack speechless, howe she didn''t say so when he entered looking dirty just now, was it because he was filthy, unwilling to recognize him?


    Qiao Ying: "Howe there''s no attendant here?"


    Sack opened his mouth, then awkwardly looked away without answering.


    Bai Xiao took a seat: "Boss."


    Huo Chengdong eximed: "Boss?!"

 Chapter 178: Qiao Ying: Don’t beat someone to death, I’ll carry it for you

    <h4>Chapter 178</h4>


    The Qin Family


    The Qin family, young and old, sat around the long table, the atmosphere was harmonious.


    "I thought the old man wouldn''t make it past this year, didn''t expect he''s so lucky to live again." Qin Zhengfeng said feelingly.


    The Eldest of the Qin Family said: "You have a natural life, next year will be even better, don''t talk about demoralizing things."


    The family celebrated the old master Qin''s new lease on life.


    Old Master Qin was a man of few words, usually very majestic. Today, New Year''s Eve, he said a few more words: "Let''s eat."


    Everyone picked up their chopsticks.


    Qin Hanyue, who was looking down at his phone, suddenly stood up, and then under the puzzled and strange looks of his family, he took out his phone, held up the camera, and took a picture of the sumptuous reunion dinner.


    The Qin family looked at each other.


    Qin''s mother asked: "Hanyue, you¡¯re...taking pictures? To remember?"


    Second sister-inw: "Posting on Moments?"


    Qin Yan, who was sitting with Qin Yuchen, shook his head silently, a knowing expression: You''re all wrong, please listen to the correct answer next.


    Qin Hanyue: "Taking pictures for Qiao Ying."


    As soon as everyone heard this, those who had picked up their chopsticks put them down again.


    The meat that Qin family¡¯s second child had just picked up was put back on the te: "Take a few more shots. Are we also taking pictures?"


    Qin Zhengfeng said seriously: "Should we take a family portrait?"


    After saying that, he tidy up his clothes.


    Family portrait? Qin Hanyue nced at his family members, sat back in his chair: "No need, take er."


    Qin Hanyue sent the photo to Qiao Ying:¡¾Happy New Year¡¿


    Looking up at his family, he said, "Dig in."


    In the hotel,


    Huo Chengdong was eating, his eyes kept looking back and forth at the three people.


    Finally, he couldn''t help asking: "Sis Ying, why do they call you boss, did you join Cheng Jinyan''s gang? Or were you kidding me, you didn''t actually go on vacation with Qin Hanyue, but went to recruit followers. Are you still recruiting? Are there any hard requirements to join the team? Do you need to pay?"


    Qiao Ying: "Your ability to jump in thoughts is quite strong, and your imagination is not bad either, you have the talent to studyw."


    Huo Chengdong: "Is this praising me?"


    Sack was obviously disgusted: "Obviously not."


    Huo Chengdong: "You can speak Chinese! Why didn''t you answer me when I kept talking to you in the car?"


    Sack nced at the dirty Huo Chengdong and ignored him.


    Qiao Ying looked down to check Qin Hanyue''s message.


    After opening the picture to take a look, she then looked up at the table of food in front of her, and casually sent back a photo.


    Qin Hanyue received the photo and was about to ask Qiao Ying where she was eating, when he discovered there were people sitting across the table in the photo.


    The picture opened and erged, there were indeed people sitting across the table, and they were men, more than one, there was also a pair of chopsticks on the table to the left.


    Cheng Jinyan went to Southeast Asia, Ye Si returned to M Country, because something came up, Ye Si left first. At that time in the camp, he had clung to Qiao Ying for more than half an hour, with hugs and flying kisses. As for him, there were warnings and threats.


    Qiao Yi and Qiao''s father were in Yuncheng. Who could they be?


    Qin Hanyue: ¡¾With friends?¡¿


    Qiao Ying: ¡¾Sack Bai Xiao, just arrived¡¿


    Qin Hanyue understood, guessing that the reason Qiao Ying called the two over from M State was because of Shadow.


    She had killed the Ace of Spades and King of Hearts of Shadow, they must take action, and she had to take care of the safety of her younger brother Qiao Yi, she needed help.


    This made Qin Hanyue feel much more at ease. He was afraid that Qiao Ying would fight alone.


    Qin Hanyue: ¡¾New Year''s Eve, it¡¯s good that you''re not alone. Don''t worry about Heishui, I¡¯ll have people help keep an eye on things¡¿


    Qiao Ying: ¡¾Um¡¿


    Huo Chengdong had just eaten two bites when his phone rang. His father roared on the phone, asking where the hell he had died.


    Old Master Huo said that he would break his legs when he came back.


    "Sis Ying, my dad is asking me to go back home for dinner. I have to go first. I bought single tickets for you guys, eat slowly, call me if you need anything." Huo Chengdong hurried away.


    "Everything in Heishui has been handed over to Bademan, John has also returned, with God''s Arms watching over, everything in Heishui is very good, and a lot of fresh blood has also been absorbed." After Bai Xiao exined the affairs of the corps, he asked, "Boss, why did you call us over from M State, is there something you want us to do?"


    "I killed two senior Shadow figures, they want to take revenge on me, I have a younger brother going to school..." Qiao Ying told the story in a few words.


    Bai Xiao and Sack were stunned as soon as they heard the first sentence.


    The reason Qiao Ying called the two over was to have them be responsible for Qiao Yi''s safety. Although Qin Hanyue''s people had been secretly protecting Qiao Yi, it was far from enough. Also, it¡¯s more handy to use her own people.


    When she was in M State, Qiao Ying had told Bai Xiao that she had a feud with Shadow, but this was the first time Sack had heard of it.


    Seeing Sack''s reaction, Qiao Ying asked with a smile, "Scared?"


    Sack replied, "What''s there to be afraid of?"


    It just made him run all the way from M State to this civilized city to be a bodyguard for some kid, and Sack was a little unhappy.


    I hope it''s not some snot-nosed kid who''s just started kindergarten and still pulls down his pants, and he''d have to carry and run when there''s danger.


    "Why do you have a feud with Shadow? Did my previous boss...did Nameless also have a grudge against Shadow? Was she killed by Shadow?" Sack felt more and more that this was possible, and got excited along with it.


    With their boss¡¯ skills, apart from Shadow, Sack couldn¡¯t think of anyone else in this world who could move her.


    Bai Xiao also looked to Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying asked him, "If so, do you want to take revenge?"


    Sack sat up straight: "Of course!"


    Qiao Ying smiled approvingly: I knew I didn''t pamper you for nothing.


    Qiao Ying: "Then help me take good care of him, there will be opportunities to deal with them."


    Is this an indirect admission?


    Bai Xiao drank some wine and looked at the table full of dishes, couldn¡¯t help but feel a little emotional: "Can''t remember how many years it''s been since I celebrated the New Year. In previous years in M State, we simply didn''t even remember these holidays."


    Qiao Ying thought of the red envelope Qin Hanyue had given her and said, "As the boss, shouldn''t I give you red envelopes?"


    Sack: "What is that?"


    Qiao Ying: "Auspicious good stuff. Hurry up and eat, take a bath after eating, you really don''t look good."


    Sack looked down at himself: "......"


    After the three finished eating, they took the elevator downstairs. Sack, who had been living in M State for who knows how many years, couldn¡¯t remember when was thest time he returned to a civilized city and saw normal people living normal lives.


    He fell behind, looking around at the luxurious hotel.


    As he walked out of the elevator, his arm was suddenly bumped by someone. Sack turned to see it was a greasy old man.


    The old man was dressed in a proper suit, and was followed by quite a few people, some friends and some bodyguards.


    The old man spoke fluent English, reached out in concern to ask Sack if he was hurt, and apologized to Sack.


    Sack sidestepped to avoid the old man''s reaching hand, stared at him unpleasantly, then turned and strode to catch up with Qiao Ying.


    Unexpectedly, the old man and his group followed.


    The old man''s friend blocked Sack, "Little brother, after bumping into someone, you left without even an apology?"


    Sack expressionlessly asked in Chinese, "What do you want?"


    The old man came over to smooth things out. He told Sack, "My friend just had some alcohol, didn''t mean to scare you. Uncle is fine. I¡¯m more concerned about you, were you hurt from the bump just now? Why note upstairs with uncle and let me take a look? If it''s a heavy bump, uncle willpensate you."


    The guys in M State rarely saw a few females for years on end, so they would eye the more delicate and fairer same sex.


    When Heishui was in trouble, Sack was no stranger to harassment.


    I didn''t expect that even in this civilized city, there would still be such trash.


    Bai Xiao walked over to see what was going on.


    Seeing through the old man''s intentions, his friend insinuated to Sack, "Little brother, you''re lucky today, Mr. Huang doesn''t just care about anyone. Everyone cared for by Mr. Huang has flown up to be a phoenix. Can you foreigners understand what I''m saying? If you don''t,e upstairs, Mr. Huang will personally exin it to you."


    Sack''s fists creaked loudly, "Get lost!"


    Bai Xiao blocked Sack behind him and said in a low voice, "This is not M State, don''t make trouble." Bai Xiao wanted to lead him away.


    But the other party refused to let him go, and even reached out to pull Sack.


    Bai Xiao warned them, then pulled Sack away.


    That old man was obviously aroused. He directly followed them with his bodyguards, with an intimate look as if wanting to "make friends".


    Seeing the angry Sack walking over, Qiao Ying said, "Whye back, go beat them up."


    Sack looked at the group of people following them, but said nothing.


    Qiao Ying: "As long as you don¡¯t beat them to death, I¡¯ll cover for you."


    Sack looked at Qiao Ying, then turned around and headed towards those people.

 Chapter 179: White Owl: John Doe Is a Bandit.

    <h4>Chapter 179</h4>


    Old Uncle saw Sack turning back and immediately revealed a smile. Old Uncle''s friend had a face full of contempt and disdain. He looked quite aloof at first, but in the end he still threw himself into another''s arms. Then he turned his gaze towards Qiao Ying, bing unkind.


    Old Uncle called out to the rude bodyguard, hurried his pace to personally wee Sack: "Good boy,e to uncle."


    Old Uncle stretched out his hand.


    Unexpectedly, after the delicate and handsome young man took big steps closer, he suddenly reached out and twisted his wrist, then used his strength to twist his arm back, and then kicked him violently in his lower back.


    The bodyguards were shocked and rushed over to catch Old Uncle, but they underestimated the power of this kick. Old Uncle went flying like a bowling ball, and several bodyguards failed to catch him as they fell in all directions.


    Sack was obviously irritated and prepared to teach this disgusting old lecher a lesson by chasing after Old Uncle to attack him again.


    Seeing this, the bodyguards came forward to try to restrain Sack.


    The so-called Boss Huang was rich and powerful, and the bodyguards around him were all formal and capable security guards found by the securitypany.


    Dealing with three or five men would be no problem.


    However, these bodyguards who hade out of the training field were clearly not on the same level as Sack who had fought his way out of the savagends.


    Sack kicked and broke the calf of one man rushing forward, and then threw an elbow strike straight at the vulnerable side of another man''s neck.


    When Sack made his move, he never held back, and in M Continent he didn''t need to show mercy either.


    Bai Xiao frowned and called out to him: "Sack..."


    Reminding him not to kill anyone.


    Although he knew Qiao Ying could handle the aftermath, Bai Xiao felt that avoiding unnecessary trouble would be best.


    But he told Qiao Ying to stop him.


    Sack still heard Bai Xiao''s voice.


    So the fist he was about to strike the other man''s heart with turned and broke the man''s sternum instead. He held back a lot.


    These people were toome. With just a few quick moves Sack ttened them to the ground, knocking Boss Huang''s lecherous friend unconscious against the wall as if swatting mud. He was not appeased at all.


    Old Uncle was almost kicked hard enough to break his breath. Supporting himself against the wall, he barely managed to stand up. When he looked back, all of his bodyguards had copsed.


    He looked at Sack in horror.


    When Sack''s eyes turned back to him, Old Uncle shuddered and plopped right back down on the ground.


    "You, don''t go overboard. Do you know who I am? I call all the shots in this Capital City." Old Uncle watched Sack''s clenched fist, scared that he might pee himself.


    "You can''t afford to offend me. If you dare do anything to me you will definitely regret it."


    Old Uncle swallowed and looked towards Sack¡¯s twopanions.


    "Don''t get impulsive. Think of your friends. If you leave now, I''ll act like nothing happened and won''t bother you."


    After Old Uncle finished speaking, he saw that Sack¡¯s femalepanion¡ªQiao Ying, the girlughed.


    His threats sounded like a joke to her ears.


    Only then did Old Uncle realize this girl looked familiar, as if he had seen her somewhere before, but at the moment he had no heart to recall it.


    "Boss Huang." The hotel security had arrived after hearing themotion.


    This hotel was one of Old Uncle''s assets.


    Seeing the manager bringing people, Old Uncle immediately changed his face and pointed at Sack, telling the security guards and managers who had rushed over: "Quick, quick, catch him for me."


    Old Uncle struggled to get up: "Teach this ignorant foreigner a good lesson. Someonee send me to the hospital!"


    Bai Xiao looked at Old Uncle''s ugly face and felt a fire igniting in his heart as well. He put down his luggage and turned to deal with the security guards rushing over.


    Old Uncle¡¯s body had long been emptied by wine and sex, unable to withstand even one of Sack¡¯s kicks. Seeing that Sack was still angry, Qiao Ying gave him a suggestion.


    Sack was disgusted.


    Seeing that Sack still had anger in his heart, Bai Xiao had no choice but to undertake this disgusting task¡ªstripping Old Uncle naked and tying him to the Roman pir at the hotel entrance.


    The front desk staff and several servers didn¡¯t dare to go forward.


    Old Uncle yed quite wildly in private, but he had never endured such stimtion himself. He was directly stimted into passing out.


    "This man does have a lot of power and influence in the Capital City." After doing a background check, Bai Xiao remembered what kind of person this old uncle was.


    Upon hearing this, Sack looked at Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying: "Compared to Huo Chengdong?"


    Bai Xiao: ¡°Of course he can''tpare."


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Then that¡¯s fine.¡±


    There was no possibility of anything happening. They didn¡¯t even need to use other connections or for her to handle it. Just Huo Chengdong alone would be enough.


    It was just that Huo Chengdong had left early. Otherwise this wouldn¡¯t have happened at all.


    Huo Chengdong''s title of Little Overlord in the Capital City was not undeserved.


    In the Capital City, apart from the Huo family, there was another Qin family. No one could move Huo Chengdong.


    Qiao Ying suddenly remembered: ¡°I only have two seats in my car. Bai Xiao you¡¯ll have to find a car."


    Bai Xiao: ¡°Okay.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°No need for so much trouble, you can find one inside the hotel.¡±


    The hotel kept plenty of drivers on hand for the guests.


    Bai Xiao turned to look at the hotel, then back at Qiao Ying. He couldn''t help butugh and said, "Boss No-Name is quite the bandit too."


    Qiao Ying nced at him and awkwardly said, "You call this being a bandit?"


    Then she said: "Let''s go, Little Sack."


    Sack followed Qiao Ying to get the car.


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Next time you run into something like this, don¡¯t hold back. You can treat this ce as if it were M Continent. I''m telling you.¡±


    Sack couldn''t help but look at her.


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Watch the road or you''ll crash. Touched? Do you feel like I''m not a bad new boss either and are ready to forget No-Name?¡±


    Sack twisted his head away: ¡°Humph.¡±


    Back at the vi.


    As soon as Sack entered the door, he asked, "Where''s your brother? Let me see him."


    Qiao Ying: ¡°He went back to his hometown. In a few days.¡±


    Sack: ¡°Then where am I sleeping?¡±


    ¡°Pick whichever room you like and sleep there. I''ll open the door for Bai Xiao in a bit.¡± Qiao Ying said as she went upstairs.


    Sack watched Qiao Ying go upstairs, then while waiting for Bai Xiao, he looked around the vi.


    It had been too long since he''d seen such a lively house. Sack examined this and that, even researching the unused cleaning robot in the corner for half a day.


    When Bai Xiao arrived, he even pulled Bai Xiao along to look together.


    The next afternoon, there was a visitor.


    Bai Xiao went to open the door and saw the guest. He was quite surprised but quickly recovered: "...Mr. Qin."


    Having briefly learned about the Capital City, Bai Xiao naturally knew who held absolute power over everything in the Capital City.


    He didn''t expect the Godfather to be none other than the Capital City¡¯s prestigious and feared Third Master Qin. No wonder he was so generous.


    Qin Yan nodded at Bai Xiao and saw Sack following behind Bai Xiao. Qin Yan smiled at Sack¡ªafter all they were sworn brothers from having their legs broken together and being stuffed in a trunk.


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°I¡¯m here to see your boss.¡±


    Bai Xiao invited him inside: ¡°Our boss is upstairs. Please wait a moment¡ªSack, go call the boss."


    Qin Hanyue hade to deliver weapons.


    When Qin Yan opened the briefcase he had brought, Sack, who was ying with the cleaning robot, was immediately attracted over.


    Qin Hanyue said to Qiao Ying: ¡°They¡¯re all new goods. I thought you would need them right about now.¡±


    Qiao Ying looked at the items andughed.


    The timing of this New Year''s gift couldn''t be better. She was just about to get some suitable weapons for Bai Xiao and the others, and Qin Hanyue delivered them.


    Qiao Ying handed an excited Sack one of the pistols.


    "If you were a girl, there would definitely be many people fighting over themselves to marry you as a virtuous wife." Qiao Ying sincerely said.


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°A male virtuous wife wouldn¡¯t be bad either.¡±

 Chapter 180: Sark: What your boss said; Sark Joe is Surrounded.

    <h4>Chapter 180</h4>


    Qiao Ying smiled and did not answer him. Instead, she looked at the thermos he had brought over himself: "Is this new too? A thermos bomb?"


    Qin Hanyueughed: "This is soup. But the thermos bomb idea is not bad, we could try making one."


    As Qin Hanyue spoke, he opened the thermos: "I had the kitchen stew some chicken soup to replenish your health. How is your injury?"


    Hearing this, Sack, who was testing the feel of a gun in his hand, immediately turned to Qiao Ying and pointed the gun at Qin Yan.


    Sack: "You got hurt?"


    Qin Yan leaned back to get out of the way, then reached out his finger to slowly push the muzzle aside, whispering: "It''s loaded."


    Qiao Ying: "Just a minor injury - recovering well. You?"


    Qin Hanyue lifted his arm: "Me too."


    Qiao Ying: "I''ll show you in a bit."


    Qin Hanyue: "Okay."


    As Sack yed with the gun in his hand, Qin Yan struck up a conversation with him: "Bro, why did you recover so quickly from the same broken leg injury?"


    After being hospitalized for half a month, Qin Yan thought he''d go next door and see how Sack was doing, only to find out that Sack had been discharged that very day.


    Sack nced at him. He didn''t really want to talk to Qin Yan, but for the sake of the weapon, he begrudgingly engaged: "Weren''t you faster?"


    Qin Yan: "I stayed for a month."


    Sack: "Why would you stay so long if you weren''t in pain?"


    Qin Yan pointed at himself indignantly: "Who said I wasn''t in pain? Are you saying I wasn''t in pain? Who told you that? The doctor? How shameless can his granduncle be?!"


    Sack: "Your boss said it."


    Qin Yan immediately shut his mouth.


    He stealthily nced at Qin Hanyue and saw that he was pouring soup for Qiao Ying. Qin Hanyue probably didn''t hear anything. Just as Qin Yan was about to breathe a sigh of relief, Qin Hanyue suddenly looked up and stared at him expressionlessly.


    Qin Yan nearly choked to death on this warm and loving New Year''s Day.


    Just then Sack asked him, "Who''s his granduncle?"


    Qin Yan: "......"


    Sack: "Do you have a red envelope for me?"


    Qin Yan looked at him and said, "We''re about the same age. Isn''t it a bit much for you to ask me for a red envelope when you just look slightly younger than me?"


    Sack took out a thick red envelope from his pocket: "My boss gave me one."


    Looking at the red envelope in Sack''s hand, Qin Yan was struck speechless: "Foreigners really don''t know how to chat."


    A few dayster, Qiao Yi returned to the capital to attend school.


    Worried that Qiao Yi might be an annoying brat, Sack asked Qiao Ying several times about him. It turned out that Qiao Yi was a tranquil teenager.


    Seeing Sack opening the door for him, Qiao Yi thought he had the wrong ce. But after confirming it was right, he hesitated and asked in English, "Who are you?"


    Sack replied in Chinese, "Ask your sister."


    Qiao Yi was taken aback.


    "You must be Qiao Yi, right? We''re your sister''s friends, staying here for a couple days," Bai Xiao came out and led Qiao Yi inside.


    "I''m Bai Xiao. Xiao as in Xiao Xiong (Little Bear). He''s Sack. Let me take your bag." Bai Xiao took Qiao Yi''s luggage.


    Qiao Yi looked at the two of them: "......I''m Qiao Yi."


    Just then, Qiao Ying came downstairs.


    Qiao Yi went up to her and gave her the rice balls he had brought from Yun Cheng: "Sis, want to try these?"


    Qiao Ying used to love eating these, but he hadn''t seen her eat any since her change.


    "You got these just for me?" Qiao Ying took them and bit into one. She handed the rest to Sack.


    She didn''t care for these anymore, but Sack enjoyed them, especially junk food like chips, c and burgers.


    Holding the rice ball, Sack squeezed it curiously. He took a bite - the texture felt strange too.


    Watching Sack show great interest in the rice balls, Qiao Yi whispered: "Sis, you have foreign friends too?"


    Qiao Ying: "Yes, cute aren''t they? Just like you - Little Sack, what do you think of him now? No more acting up, I hope?"


    Qiao Yi was puzzled. What was he supposed to be looking at?


    Staring at Qiao Yi for a while, Sack asked: "How good is your fighting skill? Do you know how to use a gun?"


    Bai Xiao: "Ahem!"


    Qiao Yi: "???"


    Qiao Ying: "Let''s eat."


    Upstairs, Qiao Yi asked Qiao Ying: "Sis, what kind of work do they do? Why are they staying with you? Is it safe?"


    Qiao Ying replied: "They''re visiting the capital for a few days. Don''t worry."


    Of course, she couldn''t possibly tell Qiao Yi that he might be in danger and that Bai Xiao and Sack were here to ensure his safety. Nor could she let them openly watch over him.


    Qiao Yi had to focus on school, prepare for exams, and live a normal life. He could only be secretly protected without knowing, to avoid causing him distress.


    Inside her room, Qiao Ying gave Qiao Yi two red envelopes: "One from me, one from Qin Hanyue."


    Qiao Yi: "Sis, have you and Mr. Qin confirmed your rtionship?"


    Looking at the red envelopes in his hand, Qiao Ying simply said: "Keep them."


    She also gave Qiao Yi a watch: "This watch is waterproof. You can even wear it showering."


    Qiao Yi really liked it: "I''ll definitely keep wearing it."


    Qiao Yi still had two days before school started. He stayed at the vi for those two days. From interacting with them, he got a sense of Bai Xiao and Sack''s temperaments - they seemed decent.


    But that Sack...he was a little dangerous and entric.


    Right now Qiao Yi was doing homework in his room while Sack sat ying with darts on the windowsill across from him.


    If it had been anyone else, Qiao Yi would have thought those darts were toys. But held in Sack''s hands, he inexplicably felt a sense of real danger from them.


    Moreover, he had seen Sack not only ying with darts, but also fiddling with a dagger, his pocket even dropped bullets that he picked up and tossed around. The bullets looked awfully real...


    Plus this Sack really liked following him everywhere.


    When Qiao Yi went out to throw some trash, he''d turn and see Sack standing at the vi entrance watching him. When he went to the kitchen for water, Sack would go to the fridge. And now he had followed Qiao Yi into his room.


    Sack rarely talked to him too. His entric behavior reminded Qiao Yi of those pedigree cats with blue ribbons around their necks, snooty and standoffish, found in medieval European castles.


    Qiao Yi: "Why do you keep following me?"


    Sack: "......"


    He ignored Qiao Yi again.


    At dinner, seeing Sack following Qiao Yi out of his room, Bai Xiao said to Sack: "Stop bothering his studies."


    Sack: "I didn''t bother him."


    That evening, Qiao Ying took Sack out with her while Bai Xiao and Qiao Yi stayed at home.


    Watching the fleeting scenery outside, Sack asked: "Where are we going?"


    Qiao Ying said: "Nowhere. Just taking you around."


    Sack: "Why didn''t you take Bai Xiao?"


    Qiao Ying smiled: "Because I like little Sack more."


    Sack awkwardly turned his face away: "They all said Chinese girls are demure and shy. You''re not one bit."


    Qiao Ying teased: "Wu Ming''s even bolder with her words and you seem more than happy to indulge her - oh, now I remember. You didn''t like her much in the beginning either."


    Sack: "No such thing. How do you know so much anyway?"


    Qiao Ying gently chided: "You¡¯ve asked that many times already."


    Sack quieted down. After a while he asked eagerly: "Can I drive?"


    Qiao Ying parked the car at the roadside. They switched spots and she let him take over the wheel.


    Gripping the steering wheel, Sack seemed excited: "I know this car model. I paid attention when it first came out. They only made six globally."


    Qiao Ying: "Like it?"


    Sack beamed: "Of course!"


    Qiao Ying said: "Then it''s yours."


    But Sack shook his head: "Don''t want it."


    "Why not?"


    "Can''t drive it in Country M," Sack preferred practical choices, "Besides, Bai Xiao said you Chinese have a saying - a gentleman does not seize what people treasure."


    Qiao Ying smiled wryly: "There¡¯s no such saying."


    Sack stated firmly: "There is. Bai Xiao said it."


    Qiao Ying exined: "The actual quote is ''a gentleman does not seize what others hold dear''."


    Sack reasoned: "So the ''hold dear'' part refers to cars, right?"


    Qiao Ying admitted: "You sure understood that quite thoroughly."


    Qiao Ying looked at Sack and suggested: "Let me take you to my school."


    Qiao Ying had wanted to show Sack around her campus, but the moment they neared the school, seven or eight cars rushed out from the intersection.


    Sack mmed the steering wheel sideways: "Is it Shadow''s people?"


    Lookingpletely unfazed, Qiao Ying said tly with a touch of exasperation: "Shadow is an assassin organization, not some silly club. Have you ever seen any assassin group hunt someone openly on busy streets with so many people? And with skills like these...?"


    Qiao Ying directed Sack: "Turn ahead and park on the side."


    Sack had expected a thrilling car chase to the death after failing to block their way at first. He was about to stomp the elerator and n an escape route when they turned the corner and saw the sports car parked there waiting for them.

 Chapter 181: Do you know who she is Qin Han Yue Dream Lover

    <h4>Chapter 181</h4>


    Several cars, about seven or eight, gradually stopped, and about twenty to thirty bodyguards surrounded the sports car and the people inside, forming a blockade.


    They actually chased us all the way to the school gate.


    A man resembling an assistant nced at the school gate in front of him and sneered inwardly: Did they think they would be safe by hiding in the school?


    He then stepped forward and looked at Sack inside the car. "We meet again. Come with me, behave yourself, and don''t y any tricks."


    Sack turned his head and looked back. "Is this your school?"


    Qiao Ying replied, "It''s not bad, right?"


    Sack asked with suspicion, "Isn''t it still summer vacation? Why are there students? Are you attending school here like a normal student?" He looked at Qiao Ying with a skeptical expression.


    Qiao Ying asked, "What''s the meaning behind your words?"


    The two people in the car chatted as if the assistant and the group of bodyguards were invisible,pletely ignoring their coercion.


    The gatekeeper hid in the security booth, too frightened toe out, and called for his colleagues.


    Themotion attracted several students who were heading in this direction.


    When the female ssmates recognized the sports car as the one that Night-S drove, they became excited, thinking that the handsome guy with silver-white hair hade again.


    The ignored assistant became angry and unbuttoned his coat, revealing a weapon at his waist, menacingly threatening the two people. "If you don''t want to die, get out of the car and follow us."


    Unexpectedly, the other party didn''t take this intimidating weapon seriously.


    Sack recognized the assistant; he had kicked him in the hotel before, not causing any serious harm, and now he was hopping around so quickly.


    "That perverted old man isn''t dead yet? He dares toe here again."


    "Even when facing death, he has no self-awareness. Do you know whom you''ve offended? Stop the nonsense. Boss Huang takes a liking to you, and if you''re sensible, you''ll stay by his side. You''ll enjoy the finest things. If you don''t know what''s good for you, you''ll suffer." The assistant clearly had experience in doing this and was familiar with driving the car.


    Without mentioning all of this, Sack''s expression darkened when he heard these words, thinking of that sleazy old man.


    He opened the car door and got out without a word.


    Several students were stopped by the security guards inside the school gate. "It seems like it''s not that silver-haired handsome guy. It''s a foreign young man, and he''s quite handsome too... Oh my, they''re fighting."


    Seeing Sack''s imposing aura, the assistant felt fearful and instinctively stepped back, but the other party was too fast, and he couldn''t dodge in time.


    Sack mmed the car door shut, and without saying a word, he raised his hand and threw a punch, knocking the man down, spitting out two bloody teeth.


    Several bodyguards who were closer immediately rushed forward, while the assistant struggled on the ground, evading and directing the bodyguards to catch people.


    "God, why are they fighting? What''s going on? Should we call the police?" A few students were scared and started to retreat.


    They were hesitating whether to call the police.


    Sack had already taken down several bodyguards with three punches and two kicks. "Just you few garbage."


    Sack stretched his muscles and prepared to clean up these annoying guys.


    The bodyguards, unaware of Sack''s skills, relied on their superior numbers and were eager to make a move.


    Two of them, who were close and eager to prove themselves, were the first to charge forward.


    Qiao Ying was about to call Sack back and suggest changing locations.


    Then she heard someone calling her, "Sister Ying? Sister Ying."


    Huo Chengdong came out of school and saw his long-awaited sports car parked outside. Ignoring the security guard''s dissuasion, he rushed over.


    Qiao Ying turned around and saw Huo Chengdong outside the car window.


    "Ying Jie, what''s going on? Are you recruiting new subordinates?" Huo Chengdong nced at the bodyguards and the few people lying on the ground.


    "Is this some kind of assessment?" he asked.


    Looking at Sack, who had knocked someone down with a single punch, he thought to himself, "Damn, no wonder he''s Ying Jie''s little brother. He''s so fierce."


    He said, "Ying Jie, can I take a shortcut in our rtionship? Can I cut in line and ask Sack to go easy on me? I can only take one punch."


    Qiao Ying looked at him, "..."


    The assistant got up from the ground and said, "Let''s all go after them and bring both of them back. Be careful, this foreigner is dangerous."


    Qiao Ying nced at the assistant and said to Huo Chengdong, "What are you doing with these people? Are you trying to embarrass me?"


    Huo Chengdong asked, "What''s going on?"


    Qiao Ying replied, "They''re looking for trouble."


    Huo Chengdong immediately became angry, "What the hell? Who''s in such a hurry to pick a fight with my Ying Jie?"


    Huo Chengdong stood up straight and grabbed the assistant in charge, pulling him over. "Who the hell are you?"


    The assistant was initially stunned, but after looking at Huo Chengdong, who was a head taller than him, he struggled forcefully but couldn''t break free from Huo Chengdong''s grip.


    "Mind your own business and let me go. I''m Boss Huang''s man. If you don''t want to live, just keep holding on to me."


    Huo Chengdong retorted, "Boss Huang? Who the hell do you think you are? Even if you''re not surnamed Qin, you dare to be arrogant in front of me, Young Master Huo Chengdong of the Huo Family."


    The assistant, upon hearing the name Huo, was stunned. He looked at Huo Chengdong more closely and found him familiar.


    "What other Huo Family? How many Huo Families are there in the capital city?"


    The assistant was dumbfounded, "Young... Young Master Huo...?" He quickly used his hands and feet to stop the bodyguards froming forward to save him.


    This was a big offense.


    "You dare to mess with my Ying Jie and even block the entrance of my school. Do you think I''m dead?" Huo Chengdong turned to Qiao Ying and asked, "Ying Jie, what do they want with you?"


    Qiao Ying replied, "They want to do something dirty."


    Of course, not with her, but with Sack.


    Upon hearing this, Sack felt disgusted again.


    "Damn it!" Huo Chengdong cursed and raised his hand to p the assistant again, leaving him dazed. "You think you can provoke my Ying Jie in the capital city without recognizing me? I''m Huo Chengdong, from the Huo Family."


    The assistant, with blood in his mouth, begged for mercy, "No, it wasn''t me, it was Boss Huang."


    Huo Chengdong reached into the assistant''s pocket, forced him to unlock his phone, found Boss Huang''s number, and dialed it.


    "Your surname is Huang, right? I want to see which bastard thinks both the Huo Family and the Qin Family are dead, and when it''s his turn to be the king."


    Assistant hurriedly exined, "Mr. Huo, it''s a misunderstanding. My boss is the chairman of Huang Group, whom you''ve met before. Our twopanies also have a partnership. This foreigner offended Mr. Huang, so we..."


    "I remember now, that bald old donkey with oily scalp," Huo Chengdong recalled who it was and became even angrier.


    At the hospital,


    Uncle Lao couldn''t stop fantasizing about the handsome and charming Sack, who had delicate and tender skin.


    The assistant''s phone rang.


    Uncle Lao answered, "Did you catch the person?"


    "Screw you, you son of a bitch! Huo Chengdong, you old bastard, you couldn''t wait to be reborn after the New Year, huh? At your age, can you handle all this? Aren''t you afraid of dying in bed? There are so many ways to die, but you had to choose the quickest one. How much do you not want to live? You dare to mess with someone like me."


    Heunched into a furious tirade, cursing relentlessly. Uncle Lao realized what was happening and his face turned ugly.


    "Young Master Huo, I respect your grandfather, but that doesn''t mean you can speak to me without restraint. The Huo family may have power, but you don''t have the final say in the capital city. Are those three people your friends? I can give you, Young Master Huo, this face..."


    "Hold your damn trap! You want to give me face? Save it for Qin Hanyue," Huo Chengdong interrupted.


    Uncle Lao was taken aback, "Who?"


    "At Principal Zhang''s birthday banquet, when Qin Hanyue poured a drink for my sister, you had your damn eyes fixed on her crotch, didn''t you? Do you know who you offended? That''s Qin Hanyue''s dream lover."


    Qiao Ying couldn''t help herself but look at Huo Chengdong and muttered, "Fuck you."

 Chapter 182: Push people to Qin Hanyu; Qiao Ying: I thank You

    <h4>Chapter 182</h4>


    Old Uncle was stunned: ¡°...Qin, Qin Hanyue?¡±


    It was Zhang Chengyong''s birthday banquet. The old uncle I felt was familiar at the hotel finally remembered who Qiao Ying was.


    The images of Qin Hanyue smiling charmingly getting close to Qiao Ying as if to kiss her, and Qin Hanyue pouring wine for Qiao Ying to drink, before finally leaving together, immediately came to his mind.


    "Just wait to die, you old bald donkey. Qin Hanyue who couldn''t even chase her when she was the one pursuing him, and you dare make a move? See if he ys you alive and dismantles your bones."


    Qiao Ying in the car: ¡°......¡±


    In an instant, cold sweat broke out and dense fear crept up in my heart. Old Uncle''s breathing became difficult.


    He couldn''t even bother about the pain in his waist. He hurriedly sat up from the bed in panic: ¡°...Huo, Young Master Huo, misunderstanding, a huge misunderstanding. I wasn''t trying to make a move on Young Master Qin''s woman. I was...¡±


    "Keep your exnation for Qin Hanyue. If you want to live, go kowtow to Qin Hanyue quickly. If you gote, tomorrow the police will be dredging for your whole family in the moat." After saying that, he hung up the phone.


    "Young Master Huo, hello? Hello?" Old Uncle looked at the disconnected phone, scared witless.


    His subordinates next to him asked concernedly. Old Uncle''s face was pale as he murmured: "It''s over...hurry, hurry call people back."


    Huo Chengdong put his phone back into his assistant''s pocket: "Scram."


    His assistant''s brain had already stopped working at the sound of Qin Hanyue''s name. By the time Huo Chengdong released him, he still didn''t know.


    It wasn''t until Huo Chengdong raised his arm about to hit him and said: "Hurry back to receive the corpse of that old bald donkey. Standing here waiting to die?" that his assistant regained his senses. He called on a group of bodyguards and fled back to the car, quickly driving away.


    Huo Chengdong came back boasting: ¡°Sis Ying, it¡¯s settled. I¡¯ve handed it all to Qin Hanyue.¡±


    Qiao Ying looked at him: ¡°Thank you.¡±


    Huo Chengdong grinned: ¡°Qin Hanyue is chasing you anyway. He should take some real action. For things like making apany go bankrupt and kicking someone out of the capital, he''s skilled at it.¡±


    ¡°Let me tell you, Sis Ying, there¡¯s not a single good man. Someone as great as you, Qin Hanyue should...¡±


    Qiao Ying stopped him: ¡°We¡¯ll talkter. Little Sack, let¡¯s go.¡±


    Huo Chengdong: ¡°Sis Ying, leaving already? Where to? I came to find my sister. Wait for me, take me along.¡±


    His words were aimed at Qiao Ying but his eyes nced at Sack who sat in the driver''s seat. The moment Sack gripped the steering wheel, the envy in Huo Chengdong''s eyes seemed to flow onto Qiao Ying''s head.


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Going to buy water.¡±


    Huo Chengdong: ¡°I have water in my car. Let me get it for you.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°I want fresh water.¡±


    Huo Chengdong: ¡°Huh?¡±


    Sack started the engine.


    "The car seems to have school belle Qiao Ying in it."


    "Isn''t this the white-haired handsome guy''s car? And who were those people just now? They looked like gangsters, so scary."


    "Those aren''t the point. The point is, Young Master Huo said Young Master Qin is chasing school belle Qiao Ying, and seems to still be unable to catch up..."


    "Shh, do you want to die? How dare you say that too."


    "It was what Young Master Huo said..."


    Huo Chengdong had shouted loudly. The few onlooking students heard everything, including him saying Qiao Ying was Qin Hanyue''s dream lover...


    The assistant sat in the car still afraid for his life, currently calling Chairman Huang with trembling hands.


    The driver suddenly mmed the brakes and the car stopped.


    The few cars following behind were also forced to stop with it, with a few screeching brake sounds in session.


    The assistant hadn''t fastened his seatbelt and nearly flew into the windshield. He turned and scolded the driver with vulgarities.


    But the driver pointed forward and then looked at him.


    The assistant didn''t understand and turned to look.


    He saw the ostentatious sports car stopped right in front.


    Standing in front of the sports car was none other than the "Qin Young Master''s dream lover" and foreign boy his boss had fancied, as mentioned by Huo Chengdong earlier.


    It was as if they had been waiting there for some time.


    Qiao Ying nodded slightly at them, signaling them to get out of the car.


    They hade making trouble and now wanted to leave just like that. No way would it be that easy.


    Sack: ¡°Let me handle it.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Little Sack, don¡¯t be too greedy.¡±


    Sack scoffed: ¡°I saw that you¡¯re injured.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°For trash like these, one hand is enough. It¡¯s cold out, let me exercise too.¡±


    As she spoke, she immediately charged forward and sent the assistant trying to apologize flying onto the hood with a kick.


    In a sh, twenty to thirty bodyguards were lying t on the ground, visibly heavily injured.


    Some were anxious and took out weapons in order to survive. Their ending was toy on the ground unable to even move.


    Qiao Ying looked at the grinning Sack and said: ¡°Vented your anger this time?¡±


    Sack''s smile disappeared: ¡°That old thing has harmed who knows how many people over the years without me even knowing. If I had run into him earlier, humph!¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Having a sense of justice isn¡¯t a good thing in M State.¡±


    Sack restarted the car: ¡°I know. Many people have told me before. Don''t need you to teach me either: where to?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Back to school. I¡¯ll show you around.¡±


    ¡°He stayed with my brother for two days. How do you feel? Do you like him?¡± Qiao Ying wasn¡¯t very talkative. She mostly spoke depending on her mood. But she always had a lot to say to Sack.


    Sack didn''t reply. Instead he was silent for a moment before speaking: ¡°Shadow¡¯s assassins are very capable and skilled in everything, especially assassination. I only know how to fight. If I can''t protect your brother well, will you be angry at me? Will you not want ckwater anymore?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°So little confidence?¡±


    Sack: ¡°Just telling the truth.¡±


    Judging purely based on fighting capabilities, Bai Xiao and Sack were considered mid to high tier in Shadow. So naturally Qiao Ying didn''t expect the two of them to be able to handle Shadow.


    She only wanted helpers who could help pass the knife when it was time to kill someone, while also making Shadow somewhat apprehensive, and not directly make a move within this prosperous capital city.


    As long as it wasn¡¯t the ¡°Ying¡± or the remaining three old guys personally taking action, and not dispatching three or more assassins at once, Bai Xiao and Sack working together could still hold their ground against the opponent.


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Qiao Yi is very important, but you and ckwater are equally important. I didn¡¯t expect you and Bai Xiao to risk your lives to protect people for me. So remember, if you can¡¯t win, run.¡±


    Sack hadn''t expected Qiao Ying to say that. The leaders of other mercenary groups only treated their subordinates as des and sat high up themselves. After No Name, Qiao Ying was the second person to treat her subordinates as human, even as friends.


    His heart was moved but Sack remained stubborn on the surface, only saying one sentence: ¡°Are you his sister?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°More or less.¡±


    The time she had gotten to know Sack, Bai Xiao and the others was much longer than the time she had known Qiao Yi. Their feelings for Xue Ying weren''t any less than Qiao Yi''s for Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Doing stupid things like sending heads, only dumbasses do that.¡±


    Knowing you''ll lose yet still making unnecessary sacrifices, what''s the point.


    When Qin Hanyue returned home from thepany and had just been in the study for a while, Qin Yan came knocking on the door.


    ¡°Young Master, Huangshu Group¡¯s Chairman Huang Hu hase looking for you. He offended Miss Qiao and hase to beg you to spare his life.¡±


    Qin Hanyue¡¯s first reaction was: Why did hee to beg him for his life?


    With Qiao Ying¡¯s efficient style, Huang Hu should at least be heavily injured if not dead. How could he have left things for him to handle?


    It was the first time this kind of situation had urred. Qin Hanyue¡¯s thoughts raced as he inevitably had other ideas. For example...had Qiao Ying started feeling he was quite a decent husband candidate and wanted to try relying on him?


    Qin Yan soon shattered his beautiful imagination: ¡°I¡¯ve already asked clearly. On New Year¡¯s Eve, Huang Hu harbored vile intentions against Sack at the hotel and after beating Sack into hospital, still couldn¡¯t give up on Sack. Today, he dispatched people to chase Sack to the school again. Young Master Huo happened to run into it and taught those people a lesson before pushing the matter to you.¡±


    Qin Yan secretly shook his head: This old guy, saying he has good eyesight is fine since he took a liking to Sack. Saying his eyesight is bad is fine too since he took a liking to Sack.


    Mercenaries from M State would have directly beat this old guy to death if not for this civilized city.


    With his delight crushed, Qin Hanyue thought: So it turned out to be Huo Chengdong.


    However, it seemed that this Huo family brat no longer harbored any intentions toward Qiao Ying after this. He was quite good at currying favor.


    Qin Yan: ¡°Young Master, what do you think we should do?¡±


    Qin Yan thought: This is a good chance to disy himself.


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°Still need me to teach you? Kick him out of the capital and spread the word that nopany is allowed to coborate with Huangshi Group. Those wanting to withdraw investments or stocks should hurry up and withdraw them. Withdraw toote and get kicked out together.¡±


    He paused before continuing: ¡°He can still move which means his injuries aren¡¯t heavy enough. Have someone take good care of him.¡±


    Qin Yan: ¡°Understood.¡±

 Chapter 184: Substitute - Joe Ying; Bet

    <h4>Chapter 184</h4>


    As the friendly match was about to turn into a brawl, the referee rushed forward at the risk of taking at least two heavy punches from Huo Chengdong to separate them.


    Huo Chengdong and his gang helped their injured teammate, who had fallen, to the side to rest.


    The teammate waved his hand, "Brother Cheng, I sprained my ankle. I guess I can''t continue. Plus, I can''t really keep up with the pace."


    "I can''t keep up with the pace either. Mainly because I practiced too intensely these couple days. My legs are like wet noodles," another said.


    Huo Chengdong: "You all look young and athletic, but can barely make up half an ass."


    Huo Chengdong nced at the first half score.


    7:13.


    They were all ready to give up. "Where the hell am I gonna find substitutes?"


    Feng Wenzhong popped up, "Young Huo, I''m pretty good at basketball."


    Huo Chengdong wanted to beat him up. "Did you forget what happened at your school? I''m pissed right now. It''d be better if you make yourself scarce."


    Wearing jersey number one, Huo Chengdong stood with his hands on his hips, ring at the gloating opponents.


    And the cheerleading team came out again to hype up the crowd.


    The more Huo Chengdong looked, the more annoyed he got. Suddenly, he had an idea.


    Qiao Ying was replying to Qin Hanyue''s message when Huo Chengdong''s phone call came in.


    "Hey Sis Ying, I''m in the middle of a match. We finished the first half. Did youe?" His eyes searched the spacious bleachers.


    Qiao Ying ruthlessly ridiculed, "7 to 13. You''re ying like shit. I was about to head over. Why''d you call me?"


    "Don''t leave yet. My teammate got injured and can''t y. There are no substitutes. Help me think of something."


    Qiao Ying: "Can you get an alternate yer? Give me a day and I can find NBA yers for you. Which ones do you want?"


    Huo Chengdong didn''t think she was joking at all.


    "Come on. This is a student match, not an international tournament. What I mean is, Sis Ying, can you y basketball?"


    "No."


    Huo Chengdong''s heart sank halfway. He just heard Qiao Ying mock their terrible y. And considering Qiao Ying''s demonstration of skills on the school track, he thought she was a hidden basketball genius.


    Turns out, her answer was a blunt no.


    At least she was honest.


    Huo Chengdong looked at his teammate whose foot hurt. "It''s fine if you can''t y. You can shoot urately, right? I''ll coordinate with you. A couple three pointers from you, win or lose, at least we won''t lose too ugly."


    "Sis Ying, help a brother out. This score difference is just too embarrassing. I kinda want to pick a fight with them after the match, at least to win something so we don''t lose face this badly."


    Look at thisw student already plotting something to save face and confuse the focal point.


    Aside from Qiao Ying not knowing how to y basketball, her arm was also injured and healing.


    While Huo Chengdong was begging Qiao Ying for help on the phone, another voice cut in, "If you need a substitute, someone from our team can lend you one."


    The opponent''s basketball captain walked up to Huo Chengdong.


    Was this good intention? No, this was provocation.


    Huo Chengdong''s sharp eyes swept over him. Facing the opponent''s gloating, Huo Chengdong and his teammates'' faces darkened.


    "Quit your bullshit. You have two seconds to get your ass back to your spot and sit tight. Didn''t ask for your opinion. Understand? And call your damned cheer team back. It''s halftime break. Fuck, they danced the same routine three times. It''s hurting my eyes."


    But the opponent feigned innocence. "Young Master Huo, friendship first,petition second. I meant well. What happened is truly unfortunate."


    Huo Chengdong: "Say one more word and I''ll make you wear a skirt and lead the squad, believe me or not?"


    Chen Sheng nodded, "Since you don''t need a substitute, then nevermind. Good luck."


    It was then Qiao Ying''s indifferent voice sounded, "I''ll go in."


    "Sis Ying." Huo Chengdong looked at his phone, just realizing the call had ended. But that wasn''t important. "Sis Ying, you''ll go in?" Huo Chengdong''s eyes lit up.


    Chen Sheng looked at Qiao Ying, a stunning look shed in his eyes.


    And the spectators who saw Qiao Ying appear on court also started buzzing.


    Especially those from the other school. They craned their necks.


    "Peking University''s campus belle? She''s much prettier in person than in photos. Way more beautiful than our campus belle too. And that''s her bare face. Is that skin and hair real?"


    "That figure peeking through the sweater. We actually saw her in person. Worth the trip here. Gotta take pics quick."


    "If I had tried a little harder back then and tested into Peking University, nevermind if there''s a goddess like campus belle. The point is, I wanted to see the legendary Qin Third Master and Master Lawyer Cheng in person too!"


    "And there''s that silver-haired hottie who drives a sports car. He made a stunning appearance at their freshman wee partyst year. Their forums still have a bunch of pics of him. I''ll stop here. The more I say, the more I hate."


    "So can someone tell me what''s her deal? How does she know all these big shots?"


    Chen Sheng stared at Qiao Ying. "Nice to meet you. I''m Chen Sheng from the school over. I''ve heard a lot about you but never had the chance to meet¡ª"


    Before Chen Sheng finished, Huo Chengdong suddenly cut in, "Did you hear that Qin Hanyue is chasing her?"


    Just one sentence shattered all of Chen Sheng''s fantasies.


    Chen Sheng forcibly kept up appearances, still somewhat unwilling to give up. "I only heard you know Qin Third Master. You have quite an age difference so I thought you were rtives or friends."


    Huo Chengdong held up his phone. "OK, recorded it. Gonna send it to Qin Hanyue."


    Chen Sheng instantly changed expressions, unable to conceal his panic as he looked at Huo Chengdong''s phone. "Young Master Huo, there''s no need for that right?"


    Qiao Ying spoke in an aloof tone, seeming both to remind and warn Chen Sheng, "That was very rude."


    Chen Sheng: "Sorry, I just¡ª"


    Qiao Ying: "You should head back and get ready. Also, remind your teammates to be careful during physical contact on court."


    Chen Sheng swallowed his humiliation and turned to leave but looked back at Qiao Ying again. "May I ask if you''ll go in as a substitute?"


    Huo Chengdong: "Does your family sell tractors? Quit your yammering."


    Chen Sheng ignored Huo Chengdong, not sure if it was out of gentlemanly kindness or sarcastic regard for Qiao Ying. "If you''re going in, I''ll take it easy on you."


    Huo Chengdong: "Shame on your mother!"


    Qiao Ying: "Wanna bet?"


    Chen Sheng: "Bet what?"


    Qiao Ying: "You''ll lose. Go around Peking University campus topless."


    If not for Zhang Principal''s old age, she wouldn''t even let them keep their pants.


    Chen Sheng sneered contemptuously. "Fine. If you lose, who''ll run?" His eyes shifted to Huo Chengdong.


    Huo Chengdong: "If we lose, I''ll lead my team on the run."


    Chen Shengughed. "I look forward to it."


    Before leaving, he took another look at Qiao Ying. If not for considering Qin Hanyue and Huo Chengdong, he would''ve definitely done something.


    "We''re really gonna run if we lose? I''m not ying second half. I don''t have to run, right?" the teammate with the sprained ankle half-joked.


    As expected, he suffered another tongueshing from Huo Chengdong.


    Huo Chengdong hitched up his jersey. "I have abs. Like I''m afraid. Even if I have to take my pants off, I have the capital for it."


    His teammate looked at him. "......"


    Qiao Ying looked at him. "......"


    Xu Zhil¨«, who had followed them, spoke up expressionlessly, "Or I can go in. My basketball skills aren''t great but I am a guy so I have some strength at least. If it really doesn''t work out, I can ask my brother. Aside from studying, he ys basketball to exercise when free. He''s pretty good."


    Huo Chengdong: "Stay out of this. It''s not your turn yet."


    Qiao Ying: "I''ll take 1st position. I intercept."


    What the hell? "I''ll take 1st position. I intercept." She didn''t even know power forward from point guard.


    That precise, cool three pointer from far awayst time¡ªwas that just luck and strength?


    "Sis Ying, you''ll take center? You''re what...1.65 meters? Chen Sheng is 1.8 meters! I don''t have abs. None at all. So if possible, I''d like to keep some face." His teammate said weakly.


    A few teammates murmured agreement.


    Huo Chengdong: "Sis Ying, can you really y center?"


    Qiao Ying: "Don''t believe me? Let''s go."


    Huo Chengdong: "I believe, I believe! You take the spot."


    With Huo Chengdong''s approval, the other teammates didn''t dare object.


    Oh well. It''s not like they could win anyway. Qiao Ying as center or not wouldn''t make much difference between just losing ugly or losing really ugly.


    Before taking the court, Huo Chengdong exined the rules to Qiao Ying.


    "Sis Ying, understand?"


    Qiao Ying stood with both hands tucked into her big sweater pocket. "Mm-hmm."


    By halftime she had already figured out the rules.


    Not that she needed to abide by these rules, since she wouldn''t evene close to breaking them.


    Huo Chengdong and a few of his teammates, upon hearing this "Mm-hmm", couldn''t help but rub their own bellies.


    Huo Chengdong consoled: "It''s alright. Sis Ying, why don''t you change into different clothes? That sweatshirt and cap are so bulky and get in the way."


    Qiao Ying: "It''s just 15 minutes, not worth the effort."

 Chapter 185: Pretend to be a Pig, Eat a tiger, and shock the audience

    <h4>Chapter 185</h4>


    The second half of the game begins.


    When Qiao Ying leads the team onto the court and stands in the center forward position opposite Chen Sheng, all the students in the stands look over.


    "What''s the meaning of this? Is Qiao Ying going to y? And as a center forward? Are they kidding? Are they still going to y or not?"


    "Right, what''s going on here? I specifically skipped my afternoon sses to watch this, I came to see them y ball not..."


    "Are they just giving up and letting school belle Qiao Ying go up there to mess around? What happened to school spirit from previous years when they may have lost more than they won but at least they tried?"


    "Huo Chengdong really dotes on Qiao Ying too much, so envious!"


    "I''ve realized you girls'' minds work strangely! Forget it, not watching anymore, screw this. What a waste of time."


    "Oh well, they were going to lose anyway, at least watching the goddess y ball is easy on the eyes. Our side has better looks at least, and who knows, this could be a honey trap!"


    The heated discussion and mixture of cowardly yet foul-mouthed curses from the stands causes amotion.


    If it weren''t for the few authoritative figures behind Qiao Ying and Huo Chengdong, plus Qiao Ying''s looks that they can''t bear to insult, they would only dare to vent a little before bottling up their dissatisfaction. If it were anyone else down there, the students in the stands would be pelting them with bottled water.


    Seeing Capital University apparently giving up, the students from the visiting school gleefully watch the drama unfold: "Ha? Are they just admitting defeat?"


    Chen Sheng nces at the noisy stands and says to Qiao Ying, who is nearly a head shorter than him: "Have you yed basketball before?"


    Qiao Ying: "I can pick things up quickly."


    Chen Shengughs: "As you said earlier, physical contact is inevitable in basketball. If you fall or cry after losingter, Master Qin won''t me us right?"


    Qiao Ying: "If you''re getting cold feet, you can admit defeat now."


    Otherwise you''ll only lose more badlyter.


    Chen Sheng: "You''re not part of the wager, so I''ll be less motivated. Why not increase the stakes some more?"


    Huo Chengdong: "Has that filthy mouth of yours been used before? It''ll be useless after you use it up! Enough already!"


    Qiao Ying: "What could you possibly offer?"


    Chen Sheng: "If I lose, you can do whatever you want with me, but if I win, can we sincerely be friends?"


    Before Qiao Ying can respond,


    Huo Chengdong spits disdainfully: "You think you deserve that? You really have no fear, daring to dig at Qin Hanyue''s corners."


    Of course Chen Sheng doesn''t actually dare to go after Qin Hanyue. He sincerely wants to befriend Qiao Ying - what guy wouldn''t want an attractive female friend with these kinds of powerful connections?


    Qiao Ying: "If you can steal the ball from me, I''ll admit defeat."


    At this, Huo Chengdong and several teammates immediately stare at her in shock.


    Chen Sheng and his teammates directlyugh out loud.


    His teammates hurriedly ask Huo Chengdong for help: "Bro Cheng, say something, how is this still a game? We''ve already lost."


    How is this any different from streaking naked? At least earlier they could still hope for a miracle.


    Huo Chengdong: "Sis Ying..."


    Chen Sheng: "Then I''ll take that as you agreeing. Let''s start."


    Huo Chengdong looks at Chen Sheng: "Screw you!"


    As the referee tosses up the ball and blows the whistle,


    The team on Huo Chengdong''s side wants to give up but also wants to test their luck, so they struggle between tensing up and cking off, resulting in an unusually tense atmosphere.


    On the other hand, Chen Sheng''s team ispletely rxed and confident. Chen Sheng initially wants to show off in front of Qiao Ying, but also doesn''t want to bully her too much and incur her resentment, so he doesn''t go all out with his skills.


    With the height difference, he easily reaches to grab the ball - but in his vision, Qiao Ying''s figure leaps high into the air.


    He looks up and sees Qiao Ying jump, batting the ball before he can. Huo Chengdong reacts swiftly, catching the ball passed by his teammate.


    But his teammates who were ready to ck off stay frozen stupidly in ce, and by the time Chen Sheng''s side reacts, Huo Chengdong curses and rushes to chase the ball.


    At that moment, one figure is even faster than him and Chen Sheng. In a sh, Qiao Ying disappears from sight with the ball.


    Qiao Ying''s astonishing jumping ability leaves Chen Sheng stunned for a few seconds, his brain unable to react in time. Luckily his reflexes kick in swiftly as he moves to mark Qiao Ying''s position in an attempt to steal the ball.


    But Qiao Ying easily dodges to the side.


    Chen Sheng grabs at empty space. By the time he moves his gaze to find Qiao Ying again, she has already appeared outside the 3-point line andpletes the shot, both hands still in the shooting form.


    Someone in the stands yells "It went in!"


    By the time Chen Sheng turns to look, he perfectly catches the sound of the basketballnding on the floor, then bouncing below the hoop.


    None of the yers on court saw clearly what happened. They just felt a blur of shadow shaking twice, then heard the yell that it went in.


    Most of the students in the stands are also confused. "It went in? Who scored? Did Huo Chengdong score?"


    On court, aside from Huo Chengdong running two steps forward and Chen Sheng shuffling slightly, all other yers haven''t moved an inch.


    The scene is oddly amusing.


    Capital University Teammate: "Wha-, what''s the situation? Did we score?"


    Huo Chendong: "Seems like..."


    A 3-pointer, scores 3 points.


    The score is now 10:13.


    Only after seeing the changed score do the yers and unaware students believe it really happened.


    "Damn, it really went in? A 3 pointer from outside the line?"


    "Qiao Ying scored it?"


    "Don''t ask anymore, it was her. I saw it clearly. First time seeing such an effortless 3 pointer, like she was just ying around."


    Qiao Ying leisurely walks back, ncing at Huo Chengdong as she reminds him: "Close your mouth."


    Chen Sheng''s teammate asks: "I thought she doesn''t know how to y basketball?"


    Chen Sheng doesn''t respond. Just watching Qiao Ying return, he says: "I was careless just now."


    Chen Sheng realizes he''s been tricked. Qiao Ying can y basketball, and pretty decently too.


    Feeling furious at being toyed with yet not finding it too difficult, he instead wants to mock Qiao Ying''s side for utilizing this kind of bait and switch tactic to make them lower their guard.


    Since he didn''t get a clear look at Qiao Ying''s earlier disy of skill, Chen Sheng doesn''t think much of it. No matter her height or arm strength, Qiao Ying is at a disadvantage. He simply let his guard down and allowed her to seize the opportunity.


    Chen Sheng stops looking down on Qiao Ying and gets serious.


    But clearly, hepletely underestimates Qiao Ying''s ability.


    This time it''s their ball out. It''s a prime chance to score. Just as the ball is about to sail cleanly into the hoop,


    Qiao Ying charges out and bats the ball away.


    "Holy crap! What bounce! Does she have springs in her feet?"


    "That speed, she must have a speed hack!"


    The students in the stands gradually get fired up.


    On court,


    Qiao Ying once again seizes the ball. Effortlessly dodging their defense, she breaks away from the crowd''s enclosure. With an easy leap, she urately shoots and scores.


    Chen Sheng and Huo Chengdong have barely taken two steps forward and haven''t fully jumped by the time the ball swishes into the basket.


    This time many people see it clearly. The students aren''t keeping their cool anymore: "I knew it! No way she wouldn''t know how to y when going on court."


    "You call this knowing how to y ball? More like she''s smurfing!" The minority who were prepared to leave in a huff also sit back down in their seats.


    After yet another stunned pause, Huo Chengdongughs:"No need to strip us anymore. We''re in for a show. Liven up everyone!"


    He says to Qiao Ying walking back: "Sis Ying, you little minx, always fooling with us! I knew you''d be able to do it after showing offst time."


    Qiao Ying: She really doesn''t know how.


    Chen Sheng''s expression turns solemn as he orders his teammates: "Guard closely. She''s too fast. Whoever catches up must lock her down."


    Chen Sheng refuses to give up. He still feels that he had simply let his guard down earlier and got affected by the bet and Qiao Ying''s "deception". His attention was disrupted and couldn''t concentrate.


    Chen Sheng prepares to give his all.


    Thinking nothing else would go wrong this time, Qiao Ying''s jumping ability shocks everyone once again.


    Stealing the ball, dribbling, evading, and urately shooting - connecting 3 consecutive shots. Chen Sheng fails to snatch the ball from Qiao Ying every time. Other teammates trying desperately to mark Qiao Ying can''t even touch a thread of her clothes.


    Their speed simply can''t keep up.


    The students in the stands be increasingly engaged.

 Chapter 186: Slam Dunk, Smash the basketball board

    <h4>Chapter 186</h4>


    The score was 12:13.


    They were about to tie it up.


    Qiao Ying had one hand in her pocket as she dribbled the ball back: "Don''t hold back. If you keep being such gentlemen, they''ll tie up the score."


    Her teammates wanted to curse. Chen Sheng''s face was as red as a swollen ball. Hearing Qiao Ying''s taunts, he held back what he wanted to say.


    Chen Sheng silently adjusted his state of mind.


    But Qiao Ying airily said: "It''s my first time ying. I was just warming up. I''ve gotten used to it now."


    Chen Sheng, who was determined that Qiao Ying was pretending to be weak, still didn''t know what her words "gotten used to it" meant.


    Qiao Ying showed no mercy in demonstrating to them what she meant by "gotten used to it." To her, there was a difference between "just warming up" and "gotten used to it."


    What followed was that everyone present, including the referees and several gym teachers, witnessed what it meant for a pro topletely crush some newbies.


    The impromptu Qiao Ying became an ace in the hole.


    With one goal after another from Qiao Ying, after tying up the score, their lead grew almost cheat-code fast.


    22:13


    37:13.


    45:13.


    59:13.


    When they had just tied up the score, Chen Sheng''s cheer squad and over a hundred schoolmates still cheered enthusiastically for them, even though their shouts were drowned out by the Beijing University students in the stands.


    But after witnessing Qiao Ying''s terrifying jumping ability and speed shock the crowd time and time again as she pulled ahead in points, the cheer squad gave up.


    All that could be heard on the court were the excited shouts of the Beijing University students.


    Word having spread, more and more spectators crammed into the stands. The sidelines also filled up with people. Nearly all the boys from school hade.


    Never havinge across such an opponent before, the huge difference in skill level caused Chen Sheng''s morale and his teammates'' to fully copse.


    Chen Sheng couldn''t find any more excuses.


    From start to finish, Huo Chengdong never had a chance to score either. He just ran around pointlessly the whole time, pping his hands for the Nth time: "Qiao Jie, pass it here!"


    After Qiao Ying ignored him and responded with a beautiful swish of a 3-pointer, Huo Chengdong shoved both hands in his pockets andzily waited for their win.


    Huo Chengdong was extremely arrogant. He took the lead in sauntering around the court with his three teammates as if they were out shopping.


    As they wandered around, his trash talk didn''t stop: "Hey, do you guys think that Chen Sheng scumbag has abs or not?"


    "Boss Huo, that guy you said was about to blow his lid looks to be in pretty good shape. I guess he must have 3 or 4 blocks."


    "Can''t tell if the one wiping his sweat or tears while chasing Chen Sheng has been crying. Looks like he''s about to."


    "Qiao Jie is too modest. If we had known, we would''ve bet bigger and made them put their pants on the line too. After so many matchups, we''re finally getting our revenge today. Feels awesome!"


    On court, Qiao Ying was singlehandedly ying Chen Sheng''s entire team.


    While Huo Chengdong''s crew watched the show from the sidelines, chatting loudly, Chen Sheng''s team morale took an even bigger hit.


    Right before their eyes, another 3-pointer went swishing into the hoop from Qiao Ying. Chen Sheng was drenched in sweat, his stamina nearly used up.


    Panting heavily, Chen Sheng nced at the time remaining. "Listen up everyone. She just said that if we can steal the ball from her, we win. From now on, full defense. Block herpletely and steal the ball from her, you hear me?"


    Since Qiao Ying''s team was just toying with them, Chen Sheng discarded any pretenses of politeness.


    And so,


    Chen Sheng and the others started thinking of ways to stop Qiao Ying, closely tailing her from every direction.


    At the same time, they used their height advantage to work together blocking her long shots, surrounding Qiao Ying.


    Seeing their strategy, Huo Chengdong suddenly remembered Qiao Ying had said they would win if they "stole the ball."


    "That Chen Sheng scumbag really can''t lose with grace. Let''s hurry up and go help."


    Just when Huo Chengdong and the others were about to go help Qiao Ying when they saw her trapped in Chen Sheng''s tight defense, she nimbly spun around and easily broke through several defensive yers.


    She then took two quick steps, made a running leap...


    And made a spectacr m dunk that blew up the stadium.


    "Holy sh*t, that was f*cking awesome!" The shouts of astonishment and exultation from the stands grew louder and louder, the spectators'' faces turning red.


    The students all jumped to their feet in excitement.


    "Qiao Jie, you''re amazing!" The teammate with the sprained ankle also leapt up from his chair, pumping his fists in the air as he shouted in exhration.


    It made Xu Zhilin sitting next to him jump in fright.


    Huo Chengdong was shocked speechless.


    Qiao Ying dribbled the ball, looking at the exhausted Chen Sheng, and said: "Ready to start running now?"


    Chen Sheng nced at the time. There was less than a minute left.


    He drew himself up straight, "It''s not over yet."


    Qiao Ying said, "Then let''s continue."


    Once more, Chen Sheng watched helplessly as Qiao Ying snatched the ball away right in front of him. Looking at Qiao Ying who showed no sign of diminished stamina despite having yed the whole half-court game, Chen Sheng couldn''t help but swallow nervously.


    Granted, his whole team had been running around like idiots the entire time while Qiao Ying had yed leisurely without breaking much of a sweat. But still, she had been moving for over 10 minutes. Her stamina should have taken some kind of hit.


    Yet she seemed perfectly fine.


    Chen Sheng defended desperately but still failed to stop her or find a chance to steal the ball. It looked like Qiao Ying was going to try to shoot again.


    Chen Sheng''s frustrations peaked. Taking advantage when Qiao Ying''s teammates blocked her from view, he suddenly charged at Qiao Ying to steal the ball, putting in considerable force in his rash attack.


    Though he clearly saw her right in front of him, Chen Sheng not only failed to collide with her, the calf of his leading leg abruptly exploded in pain from being kicked.


    And it was one heck of a kick, so much so that he didn''t even suspect that kick hade from Qiao Ying.


    The other yers hadn''t seen clearly what had transpired before Chen Sheng was suddenly down on one knee. He then toppled overpletely, clutching his calf that was still resonating with pain from the impact against his kneecap when he fell. He cried out loudly.


    Sprawled on the floor, Chen Sheng gritted his teeth to look upwards.


    He saw Qiao Ying standing there holding the ball, inside the 3-point line, sneering contemptuously down at him. But her sneer disappeared quickly.


    Beneath Chen Sheng''s unwilling gaze, Qiao Ying fiercely hurled the basketball in her hand with a single arm.


    It smashed through the backboard with a loud "BAM", bringing down a rain of shattered ss.


    The basketball dropped to the floor and went bouncing away just as the countdown ended.


    Final score: 97 : 13


    The stadium was dead silent for a while before erupting into deafening apuse and cheers. The whole stadium exploded in excitement.


    The roar of apuse seemed enough to bring the ceiling crumbling down.


    With thatst shot, even the students from the other school were convinced.


    Huo Chengdong looked at the pieces of broken ss on the floor. "Holy f*ck..."


    That arm strength...


    The male students watched with their blood pumping wildly, so thrilled their eyes grew hot - even more so than if they were watching an NBA game live.


    "F*ck any NBA yer. That sh*t just destroyed them!!!"


    "She threw that 3-pointer like chucking a sandbag. So effortless."


    "That one plus the earlier m dunk - I could rey those two highlights for the rest of my life."


    "Screw goddess. She''s my man!"


    "Now I finally get what''s going through the minds of Qiao Ying''s crazy fans. Goddess? She''s my daddy, bi*ch!"


    "And now I finally understand you boys'' obsession with basketball."


    "Ahhh kill me now! I''ve decided. I''m going to learn to y basketball. I''m also going to be that bad*ss. I''m going to do our girls proud!"


    ".....With arms that thin, how can she have that kind of strength?"

 Chapter 187: Wound burst open, Qin Hanyue brought the doctor

    <h4>Chapter 187</h4>


    The match was decided.


    Exhausted, Chen Sheng copsed limply on the floor to catch his breath.


    His calves and knees hurt terribly, and his ears rang with the deafening cheers of the Peking University students. He could even vaguely hear students from his own school enthusiastically shouting Qiao Ying''s name in celebration.


    It wasn''t until his teammates came over to check on him and helped him up that Chen Sheng hobbled away, wincing with every step. His knee and calf were badly bruised and swollen.


    His teammate asked curiously, "How did you hurt your calf so badly?"


    Even with a bad fall, you shouldn''t have injured your calf like that.


    Qiao Ying nced indifferently at the battered Chen Sheng and said tly, "Inevitable physical collisions happen on the court."


    Chen Sheng looked at her wordlessly, his eyes filled withplex emotions.


    His unhappy teammate said, "Do we really have to streak?"


    Another teammate said, "It''s just running naked onep, what''s the big deal? We''re men."


    Huo Chengdong walked over and said, "Think again. He said that if they lost, we could do whatever we wanted, right?" He looked at Chen Sheng.


    Chen Sheng asked, "What do you want?"


    Huo Chengdong said, "I''m in a good mood today. I''ll let you guys keep your underwear on while you run ap around our school, then run back to yours. We''ll call it even after that. Oh, and while you''re running, yell ''Peking University Number One'' loudly."


    Seeing the ugly looks on Chen Sheng and his teammates'' faces, Huo Chengdong smirked arrogantly, "I can be childish like that."


    They tried to double team Qiao Ying to get the ball in thest two ys of the game. Sore losers like them didn''t deserve any sympathy. If they had any integrity, Huo Chengdong would have considered letting them keep their pants on.


    Huo Chengdong''s teammates all agreed, "That''s right. It was a hard fought victory, we can''t go easy on them."


    Chen Sheng looked at Qiao Ying and said through gritted teeth, "I admit you''re very good, but is this really necessary? Ambushing us like that."


    Qiao Ying curled her lip disdainfully, "Ambush? Is that really necessary? Isn''t it obvious with one look?"


    Why would she need to pretend?


    Qiao Ying said, "If I was as bad as you guys after practicing so long, I''d kill myself."


    Huo Chengdong said, "Did you hear that? You''re just a sore loser. Why would my sister Qiao need to put on an act to y against you? What''s wrong, can''t admit you were outmatched? Stop making excuses and own up to the fact we have a genius here. If you don''t want to run, fine, kneel and kowtow a few times, yell ''grandpa'', and I''ll let you go back."


    Chen Sheng said, "Don''t take this too far."


    Huo Chengdong said, "Less whining. Hurry up. Dawdle any longer and I won''t even let you keep your underwear on. I''m serious about making you streak back to your school."


    Chen Sheng gritted his teeth so hard they threatened to crack. Under the oppressive prestige of Huo Chengdong''s status, he steeled himself and took his shirt off.


    Huo Chengdong said, "Keep going."


    Chen Sheng didn''t move.


    Huo Chengdong said, "Don''t make me strip you myself."


    More and more students wereing down from the stands to watch. Chen Sheng swallowed his humiliation and threw caution to the wind. He roughly yanked his pants off.


    Huo Chengdong and his yboy teammates all catcalled, "Whoa!"


    The spectators erupted into an uproar, "Why are they getting naked?? Did they have a bet?"


    "Speaking of bets, it makes me think of school belle Qiao. Could this be another one of her crazy stunts?"


    "So what exactly was the bet? Let''s head down there and see."


    Zhang Chengyong was enthusiastically pitching the bright future of Peking University to some visiting education bureau leaders while highlighting the campus'' agreeable scenery.


    Suddenly, he heard amotion and chanting. He looked towards the sound and was nearly blinded by shes of white.


    The leaders looked around at the scenery Zhang Chengyong was pointing out, "Of all the schools, Peking University''s scenery is the best. Even the students look happy..." Their words trailed off.


    A shocking sight suddenly burst into view of the group.


    The leaders had a united reaction¡ªadjusting their sses for a better look at the streak of white, followed by arge group with cameras filming everything. They were stunned speechless.


    "Principal Zhang...this...this...this..."


    "Peking University Number One!"


    "Peking University Number One!"


    "Peking University Number One!"


    The corner of Zhang Chengyong''s mouth twitched uncontrobly and his eyes kept blinking, "Ah, this is, uh, the swimming club. They''re doing outdoor activities."


    The leaders: "..."


    Zhang Chengyong turned to a dean beside him, "Summon student Qiao and Huo Chengdong to my officeter. Tell student Qiao to bring her needles." His head and heart ached.


    Most of the spectators abandoned the stands to chase after Chen Sheng''s group.


    Huo Chengdong asked Qiao Ying, "Sister Qiao, those dogs Chen Sheng ran off. Just between us, you''ve really never yed basketball before?"


    Qiao Ying said bluntly, "Nonsense."


    Huo Chengdong gave a thumbs up. He had to admire that.


    Just as Huo Chengdong was about to say something else, he noticed a stain on Qiao Ying''s sleeve, like something had discolored it.


    "What''s this?" Huo Chengdong reached out and grabbed the darkened fabric. His fingers were instantly dyed red.


    The bright blood red shocked Huo Chengdong. He brought it closer for inspection and was hit with the faint smell of blood right as he wondered what it was stained with.


    "Blood?" Huo Chengdong''s eyes bulged, "Sister Qiao, you''re hurt?" He immediately checked Qiao Ying, trying to roll up her sleeve, "What happened to your arm?"


    How do you injure your arm badly enough to bleed just from ying basketball?


    The others gathered around hearing this.


    Qiao Ying dodged Huo Chengdong''s hand, "It''s fine."


    The wound just split back open.


    Huo Chengdong fretted, "What do you mean fine? Let me see, how did you do that? Was it that dog Chen Sheng? Or that baldy surnamed Huang from the other day?"


    Qiao Ying nced at her bloodied sleeve, "Happened over winter break."


    Huo Chengdong eximed, "Winter break? A wound that''s been untreated for so long is still bleeding?! Were you in an ident or did you get in a fight? Why didn''t you say anything if you were injured? You shouldn''t have yed."


    Qiao Ying checked her phone messages, one from Qin Hanyue.


    She couldn''t help but ask Huo Chengdong, "Did you really send that video to Qin Hanyue?"


    Or did Qin Hanyue happen across it while reminiscing about his school days on some forum?


    Huo Chengdong said, "As if I sent it. I was just trying to scare that dog Chen Sheng." He didn''t even have Qin Hanyue''s contact info, who would he have sent it to?


    "What video are you talking about? Let me see your arm, what''s the deal with this injury? Come on, let''s get over to the clinic."


    After Qiao Ying replied to the message, she put her phone back in her pocket, "I ain''t showing you shit. Qin Hanyue is here, I''m leaving first."


    "Qin Hanyue is here?" Huo Chengdong''s expression instantly changed, "Sis...sis Qiao, uh, I didn''t know you were injured. If I had, wild horses couldn''t have dragged me out to make you y, even nude. If Qin asks what happened, remember to tell him it was all a misunderstanding. I don''t want him to get the wrong idea and kill meter."


    The car pulled up at the south school gate. Qiao Ying got in and sat down.


    Qin Hanyue immediately noticed her bloodstained sleeve. He carefully rolled it up to reveal her bandage, over half stained red.


    Qin Hanyue''s eyebrows furrowed slightly.


    Qiao Ying paid it no mind. She nced curiously at the stranger sitting in the passenger seat, a question in her eyes for Qin Hanyue.


    Qin Hanyue exined, "My private doctor."


    Qiao Ying said, "He didn''t need to make a special trip out. I can tend my own wounds and the school has a clinic."

 Chapter 188: Qiao Ying: Next bet to see Qin Han more body; Qiao Yi is gone

    <h4>Chapter 188</h4>


    Qiao Ying simply took Qin Hanyue back to the vi with her and had the doctor redress her wounds. She took the chance to change her clothes as well.


    Seeing the wound that had just healed rupture open again, Qin Hanyue was silent for a moment. He asked, puzzled, "How did you end up ying basketball?"


    He knew clearly that with her arm injury just healed, she shouldn''t be exerting herself.


    Qiao Ying hooked the corner of her mouth. "It was a friendly match against the neighboring school. As a Capital University student, I fought for the glory of the school out of obligation." She made up some casual excuse again.


    Qin Hanyue: "......"


    He guessed in his heart that it was probably because of Huo Chengdong.


    Seeing that Qiao Ying seemed to feel no pain at all, Qin Hanyue felt distressed yet helpless. After a while, as if epting such an oue and her exnation, he went along with her mischief.


    He asked, "Did you win?"


    Qiao Ying: "Of course, 97 to 13. I scored 90 points."


    Qin Hanyue looked at her, smiling helplessly, "That''s a very good score. Did you bet on it? Or was there some kind of reward?"


    She seemed to quite enjoy making bets with people. If there was no reason for it, Qin Hanyue didn''t believe she would really fight for the school''s glory, moreover with an injury.


    Qiao Ying thought for a moment. "Are you sure you want to know?"


    Qin Hanyue: "Hmm?"


    She really made another bet? Qin Hanyue couldn''t help but think: Although Qiao Ying is mentally mature, she still has the yful nature of people her age.


    Qiao Ying didn''t tell him.


    Meanwhile, Qin Yan, who had just read the Capital University Forum nearby, had a very interesting expression. He silently handed his phone over for Qin Hanyue to see.


    He thought to himself: There are so many good things on the Capital University Forum. Howe I didn''t discover it earlier? No wonder whenever anything happens with Miss Qiao at school, Young Master is always the first to know. Turns out there''s an intelligence station!


    As Qin Hanyue read through it, his expression gradually turnedplicated.


    He looked at Qiao Ying for a time without speaking, then finally said in a negotiating tone, "It really isn''t worth watching. Bet on something else next time."


    Qiao Ying asked deliberately, "What do you mean by not worth watching?"


    Qin Hanyue said it straight out. "The figure. In all aspects."


    Qin Yan: Oh my! He''s jealous, isn''t he? Young Master''s upbringing and education would absolutely not allow him to assess or criticize another person''s figure and looks. Yet now he actually disparaged someone else''s figure!


    Qiao Ying: "It is indeed quitecking."


    Qin Yan boldly ventured, "Miss Qiao, whether these people have abs or not, have pecs or not, their waists are as thin as mantises, not to mention other ces. They can''tpare with Young Master''s figure at all." After saying this, he gave Qiao Ying a thumbs up enthusiastically, with eyebrows dancing, as if affirming and aggressively promoting.


    Qin Hanyue gave Qin Yan an icy look.


    Only then did Qin Yan realize - the rtionship between the two was not yet intimate enough to talk about such things. Moreover, Qiao Ying was a young girl, yet he, an older man, was saying such things in front of two other men.


    It was inappropriate, truly inappropriate, extremely inappropriate!


    Qin Yan was instantly ashamed beyond measure. He also med himself for always forgetting that despite Miss Qiao''s mentality and behavior being way beyond her peers, she was still a student just over ten.


    Just as Qin Yan was about to apologize.


    Qiao Ying said, "Has Assistant Qin seen it?"


    The question was directed at Qin Yan, but her eyes were looking at Qin Hanyue.


    These bold words nearly choked Qin Yan to death. He shook his head like a rattle drum: "I d-dare not, I do not have this blessing. This, this is quite obvious!"


    Qiao Ying: "Then it seems there is an opportunity to make a bet with Mr. Qin." She turned to Qin Yan, "We can watch together then."


    Qin Yan wanted to kneel before her!


    Qin Hanyue tilted his head slightly to look at her, with an expression rarely seen on his face - not sure if it was a smile or something else, but certainly the most interesting expression.


    The girl he liked and his subordinate were curious about his figure and even discussing it together, moreover wanting to find an opportunity to make a bet with him to take his clothes off, and even wanting to bring Qin Yan along to watch.


    Qin Hanyue only had one thought in his heart: Qin Yan doesn''t have to watch.


    The private doctor secretly nced at Qiao Ying. Without needing to think, he knew how extremely excited the doctor must be feeling right then.


    The wound was quickly treated.


    Just as Qiao Ying was about to go upstairs to change, her phone in her pocket vibrated. It was Bai Xiao''s call. Qiao Ying had a bad premonition in her heart.


    "Boss, Qiao Yi has gone missing. He just disappeared from the school. His watch location can''t be tracked. Sack and I are looking for him now." Bai Xiao sounded anxious.


    "Let me take a look." Qiao Ying sat back down on the sofa and took out a spareptop from the coffee table, opening it to start searching for Qiao Yi''s location.


    Qin Hanyue asked, "What happened?"


    Qiao Ying: "Bai Xiao said they can''t find Qiao Yi."


    Hearing this, Qin Hanyue got up and moved from the single seat sofa to sit next to Qiao Ying.


    "You just had your wound dressed. Shall I do it?"


    Qiao Ying: "I set up the locator in his watch myself and am familiar with the system."


    Qin Yan also came up behind Qiao Ying.


    At the same time, Qin Yan also received a call from his subordinate that Qiao Yi had gone missing.


    While Qin Yan covertly directed his subordinate to find people, he looked on curiously as Qiao Ying operated.


    Qiao Ying re-located Qiao Yi''s watch and phone, discovering no traces of intrusion into the system, only coverage by a signal jammer.


    The watch and phone were together, but it was uncertain whether these items were on Qiao Yi''s person.


    Qiao Ying asked Bai Xiao and Sack to hurry over to check out the situation first, then continued to hack into the school''s surveince footage to look for people.


    The private school Qiao Yi attended charged annual fees of several hundred thousand. Naturally its conditions didn''t need boration. The surveince was well set up and all switched on.


    Qin Yan watched dumbfounded at the side, phone still held to his ear as if mid-call even after already hanging up.


    His gaze kept shifting between the changing screens and Qiao Ying''s calm face.


    This, this method...


    It was ss time then. Students were all in the ssrooms so it shouldn''t be difficult to spot a few suspicious people.


    Soon, a figure appeared on the screen - well-defined features, darkplexion.


    "Instructor Hou?"


    Instructor Hou had just walked out of a teacher''s office on the screen.


    Qin Hanyue recognized the man in the picture as Qiao Ying''s military instructor during her training.


    Clearly this was just coincidence; it was impossible for him to be involved.


    Qiao Ying only looked twice before switching screens.


    Soon, Bai Xiao called to say they had found the person.


    Qiao Yi was passed out unconscious inside a storage room. Bai Xiao quickly broke down the door to get him out and checked that he was fine.


    Bringing Qiao Yi downstairs and catching a teacher about toe over, Bai Xiao put him down before leaving.


    The passing teacher discovered Qiao Yi and sent him to the infirmary.


    And the surveince footage of the infirmary soon appeared on Qiao Ying''sputer screen...


    "He looks to be without major issues," Qin Hanyue consoled, then asked, "Could it be Shadow?"


    Qiao Ying didn''t answer, only said, "Wait until Qiao Yi wakes up and ask him."


    Qin Yan held his breath, staring at Qiao Ying intently in disbelief.


    This was impossible. Miss Qiao wasn''t even neen yet. His idol had made the rankings eight years ago when Qiao Ying was still how old?


    Yet that familiar method, he couldn''t have seen wrongly!


    In a sh, Qin Yan suddenly thought of something and finally dared ask, "You... are you Hacker X?"


    He recalled he had crossed hands with Hacker X before.


    Just a few months ago over that mathematics question; the mysterious person whose methods across the screen were so simr to Hacker X - with an extremely high chance of being the exam taker themself.


    Young Master had also crossed hands against the other party without gaining any advantage.


    And wasn''t that exam taker precisely Qiao Ying?!

 Chapter 189: I am your idol; Qin Hanyu: You first I second

    <h4>Chapter 189</h4>


    "......Are you hacker X?" Qin Yan stared at Qiao Ying nervously. His mind was in turmoil, filled more with disbelief than anticipation. After all, he had imagined hacker X to be an aloof man who loved wearing dark casual clothes and didn''t care to respond to anyone.


    Although the imagined personality and dress of hacker X did have some simrities with Qiao Ying, when it came to gender and age... Thetter just nced at him lightly, raising her eyebrows slightly without much emotional expression, neither denying nor asking who hacker X was. Qin Yan understood - it was this reaction, he was right.


    Qin Yan couldn''t help but gasp, shocked inwardly.


    "...Young Master, she is hacker X!"


    Qin Hanyue reacted in a simr way to Qiao Ying, except his gaze was even colder, with undisguised contempt.


    Qin Yan instantly realized: "You already knew?"


    Merely because they had crossed hands across the screen before, without even beingpletely certain that the mysterious person behind the screen was Qiao Ying the quiz contestant herself, Young Master had already confirmed it?


    Or had he missed something?


    It wasn''t important. What was important was, so this was true? Qiao Ying really was hacker X?!


    Qin Yan felt this world had bepletely bizarre.


    In terms ofputers, he had always felt he was a born gifted son of heaven, having made a name for himself on the hacker rankings quite early. But now it seemed he was just a pile of shit.


    "But...but..." Qin Yan still couldn''t ept it.


    The mysteriously talented hacker X who was ranked first and was as cryptic as an encrypted code, turned out to be just a girl in her early teens?


    The legendary figure in the hackermunity whom he had revered as an idol for eight years, the goddess who had made a name for herself eight years ago with one brilliant feat, turned out to be a little girl?


    Qiao Ying was only eleven years old eight years ago. This was too far fetched! What was he doing when he was eleven? He was secretly buying snacks to eat!


    Qin Yan looked at Qiao Ying''s face, wanting to speak yet stopping himself several times.


    No, he needed to calm down andpose himself.


    Seeing Qin Yan with an expression that seemed to be both anguished and on the verge of breakdown, the doctor wondered if he needed any help.


    Not long after, Qiao Yi woke up.


    Qiao Ying called him: "The teacher said you fainted at school. What happened? Do you feel unwell?"


    Qiao Yi looked dazed: "I don''t know either. I met an unfamiliar teacher who asked me to help him move stuff, so I went with him, then I don''t know why I fainted. Sis I''m fine."


    Qiao Ying asked: "What did that teacher look like?"


    Qiao Yi tried hard to recall but somehow couldn''t remember the other party''s appearance at all: "A male teacher. His looks...I can''t remember very clearly."


    "Do you feel ufortable anywhere on your body?"


    "I''m fine, it''s just my head feels a little dizzy."


    Qiao Ying didn''t say much more to Qiao Yi and hung up the call. She said to Qin Hanyue: "It was most likely a deliberate drugging."


    Qin Hanyue said: "If you don''t have other enemies, then it could only have been Shadows. But what do they mean by doing this?"


    They had merely drugged Qiao Yi without doing anything else harmful.


    Was it a warning?


    Sure enough¡ª


    Qiao Ying said: "A warning."


    How could Qiao Ying not understand the ways of Shadows - ck Spade A, Red Heart K, Mu Ying, de Shadow, Feng Ying had died at her hands one by one. She understood Shadows so well, yet Shadows didn''t even know her motives clearly.


    And the ace that Shadows held - Blood Shadow - they had buried with their own hands. Plus the formidable Feng Ying.


    In singlebat, none from the massive Shadows would be her match, JOKER included. She just didn''t know what JOKER was thinking right now.


    Shadows wanted to kill her, yet they feared her at the same time.


    So they chose to warn her this way.


    Qin Hanyue said: "They are apprehensive of you."


    This was a good thing.


    But Shadows were definitely not to be trifled with either. Qiao Ying would take action next, and if a truce could not be reached, Shadows would definitely not wait helplessly to perish: "They merely drugged Qiao Yi today, then what about next time?"


    Qin Hanyue voiced his worry.


    Qiao Ying said: "I''ll face the troops when theye, and guard against the floods when they arrive."


    From the day she was reborn, she knew that it would only be a fight to the death between her and Shadows. The only one who could possibly suffer harm because of her was Qiao Yi. But now she couldn''t sever her emotional ties with Qiao Yi either.


    ck Spade A and Red Heart K were just the appetizers. Her real test against Shadows was only just beginning now.


    Seeing Qin Hanyue looking at her worriedly, Qiao Ying fell silent for a moment, then said: "I cherish my own life."


    With that one line, Qin Hanyue felt much more reassured.


    Qiao Ying did things high profile. Although she had the capability to do so, how could Qin Hanyue not worry with her opponent being Shadows?


    Yet he couldn''t help her with anything either. He had never crossed paths with Shadows before, he didn''t even know where the Shadows''ir was located. Even if he had the ability to help her get revenge, given Qiao Ying''s personality she still wouldn''t let him intervene.


    Qin Hanyue said: "There wille a day when this enmity ends. When you have gotten your revenge, can I get some answers then?"


    Qiao Ying didn''t reply immediately. She looked at Qin Hanyue and pondered for a moment. She gave a slight nod and was about to speak, when Qin Yan who had been digesting this reality beside them for a long time finally epted the fact.


    What was wrong with hacker X being female? What was wrong with a teenager in her early teens? She was able to take on all the mob boss leaders solo in the fighting arena, she was able to expose Shadows'' assassins and kill them, she was able to bring Old Master Qin back from the dead, her friends were either the young master of a ck society or the boss of 791. Even Young Master had been subdued by her. What else was impossible? Which of these matters wasn''t mysterious and bizarre?


    After epting it, facing his idol whom he had been thinking of day and night, all that was left was full excitement and delight.


    His idol had been by his side all this while!


    Qin Yan stepped forward excitedly: "...Miss Qiao."


    Sessfully interrupting Qiao Ying''s words, Qiao Ying looked at him.


    Qin Yan pointed to himself, so agitated he was incoherent: "I, I am your fan, no, you are my idol. I''ve liked you for a long time."


    A fierce male gaze swept over.


    Qin Yan shuddered and quickly exined: "No no, not that meaning. I meant admiration, I''m talking about admiration."


    If not for Qin Hanyue being present, Qin Yan would have lost control of himself earlier.


    Seeing the flustered Qin Yan who was clearly a diehard fan, Qiao Ying gave a slight nod: "I know, you''re Q."


    Qin Yan had an ted look of being seen through: "You know me? How did you know? That''s right, it''s me. I''m Q."


    Qiao Ying: "Qin Hanyue was the one who taught you hacking techniques?"


    During that exchange they had, Qiao Ying noticed that both Qin Hanyue and Qin Yan''s technical methods were very simr.


    Qin Yan: "Yes."


    Qiao Ying then asked Qin Hanyue: "You seem to not have a ranking on the charts?"


    Qin Hanyue: "I didn''t see any meaning in it previously. Now I could probably vie for the number two spot."


    With her being first, him being second.


    Qiao Ying gave a light tug at the corner of her mouth but didn''t take up his words.


    The overexcited Qin Yan''s mind was a little chaotic. How had he thought about this initially? That if he ever met his idol, he must take a photo together, ask for an autograph, learn some technical tricks if possible, and even wildly wish to make friends?


    Was it possible? It seemed possible.


    Qin Yan took a look at Qin Hanyue, and instantly had a bucket of cold water poured over his head.


    Clearly it was impossible.


    As Qin Yan''s thoughts raced, he suddenly recalled something: "I just remembered something."


    Qiao Ying: "Rted to me?"


    Qin Yan: "There was a virus in myputer, that night after our match, those videos...was it Miss Qiao who did it?"


    Qin Yan shook his head. He desperately hoped not. He had finally met his idol with great difficulty. Please don''t destroy this, he would rather it be because hisputer firewall was useless. He didn''t want...


    Qiao Ying stated bluntly, shattering his fantasy: "You deserved it."


    Snap!


    Qin Yan''s heart shattered.


    Qin Yan took a deep breath, on the verge of tears: "Miss Qiao do you know how devastated I was then? With a conference room full of people, all my colleagues, projected on screen, and you didn''t even censor anything! My image, my reputation... I nearly died that morning."


    Now when Qin Yan thought back he still wanted to die.


    "Conference room?" Qiao Ying looked at Qin Hanyue: "So you saw it too?"


    Qin Hanyue: "Unwillingly."

 Chapter 190: Qiao Ying: Is it good What do you think Police Laozak

    <h4>Chapter 190</h4>


    Qin Hanyue was watching small videos?


    Not only did he watch publicly, but it was also uncensored with sound. Qiao Ying looked ambiguous, smiling but not smiling: "Does it look good? What are your thoughts?"


    The doctor''s expression was a bit distorted, because he seemed to understand.


    Qin Hanyue avoided the main point and told the truth: "At the time, I just wanted to throw him off the building." This "he" was naturally Qin Yan.


    Qin Yan: He is innocent!


    Qin Hanyue paused: "Now I also want to."


    Qin Yan stared: The truth has been revealed! He really is innocent! He is innocent! Faint monarch! Qin Yan scolded inwardly.


    Qiao Ying''s eyes were frivolous: "Is it really that serious? Haven''t you watched it before?"


    "Cough," Qin Hanyue lowered his voice, "There are still outsiders here, it''s not suitable to talk about this topic." The little girl was a bit too bold.


    The two outsiders looked at each other tacitly¡ªQin Yan and the doctor.


    Qiao Ying: "I''m not shy at all, is Master Qin watching this for the first time? So innocent and pure? Then the memory should be very deep."


    Qin Hanyue was speechless, only looking at her helplessly with his eyes.


    Qin Yan hated: "Miss Qiao, that night I only fought with you for a few minutes, the person afterwards was Third Young Master."


    The person provoked the Third Young Master, but he had to bear the consequences. The big boss got into a fight but in the end it was him, this cannon fodder, who got injured. The truth has been revealed but he still did not get anyfort or sympathy. There was no justice!


    Qiao Ying: "Someone wants to proim their innocence."


    Qin Hanyue: "He deserved it."


    Not being as skillful as others only resulted in getting one''sputer hacked by someone, you can''t me anyone else.


    Qin Yan was on the verge of tears, one more ck-hearted than the other. He should never provoke these two people in this life.


    Qiao Ying: "Special Assistant Qin, would you like to take a picture with your idol?"


    Qin Yan got a huge prize. The precarious roof was instantly as solid as cement again. Indeed, Miss Qiao still had some humanity.


    Qin Yan''s injured soul was repaired. He was just about to take out his phone to fulfill his dream of being a fan, but when he met Qiao Ying''s eyes, which were smiling but slightly cold, Qin Yan realized it.


    There was a trap, definitely a trap.


    And he was right.


    A certain person''s eyes were about to stab into his forehead.


    Qin Yan: "I''m not worthy."


    Qin Yan wanted to smash cups: Copse! Completely copse!


    These two were simply bad people!


    Qiao Ying stopped teasing him and turned toment to Qin Hanyue: "He can be considered a mascot in thepany."


    Qin Yan: This doesn''t sound like praise.


    Qin Hanyue looked Qin Yan up and down, and softly replied to Qiao Ying, "You say what it is and that''s what it is."


    Soon after seeing Qin Hanyue off, Qiao Ying received a call from Sack.


    Qiao Ying went to the police station.


    In the chief''s office, she saw Sack and met a familiar face: "Instructor Hou?"


    Instructor Hou was surprised: "Student Qiao?"


    The Chief was very surprised. They had just watched Sack make the call, and the contact name was clearly written with the two words "Leader".


    He had thought it was some formidable figure, and was even thinking that something might be happening in their police station.


    But when the other side opened her mouth, it was a female voice.


    Well, it''s a woman, women leaders are not umon these days.


    But now at first sight, goodness, it was a pretty little girl, who also knew Instructor Hou.


    The Chief asked: "You know each other?"


    Qiao Ying nced at the badge on the Chief''s uniform: "Are you the Chief? I don''t know what crime my friend hasmitted?"


    The Chief didn''t expect such a little girl to be so gutsy as to ask him like that. The Chief found it quite interesting.


    Just as he was about to say something, Instructor Hou spoke first: "Since she is Student Qiao''s friend, then there is no crime."


    Chief: "???"


    Chief lowered his voice: "Old Hou! Weren''t you always so strict about separating public and private matters? Since when do you abuse your power like this?"


    Instructor Hou: "She is from the Qin family."


    Chief was shocked: "You mean that Qin family?"


    Instructor Hou nodded. Not just him, even if General Shangguan Qingmu was here, this person would still have to be released.


    Chief: A Qin family member, then being called "Leader" doesn''t seem so odd either.


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Of course I¡¯ll take my friend away, but shouldn¡¯t you give an exnation? What crime did hemit?¡±


    Instructor Hou didn''t expect Qiao Ying to be so protective. He had no choice but to exin the situation to her.


    It turned out that Instructor Hou was on vacation today. He went to the school to visit his niece and heard that a student had gone missing from the school, so he helped look for the person. While searching, he found suspicious figures on campus.


    Then he ran into Sack who was looking everywhere for Qiao Yi.


    The moment the two met, they both sensed the dangerous aura from each other, especially Sack as a mercenary, the killing intent on him was too strong.


    Sack mistakenly thought Instructor Hou was the one targeting Qiao Yi.


    While Instructor Hou thought the missing student was rted to Sack.


    Sack was a mercenary and Instructor Hou was from the special forces unit before retirement. They both liked using their fists and feet to talk, not to mention Instructor Hou didn''t think he couldmunicate clearly with a foreigner.


    So without saying anything more, the two immediately got into a fight.


    After a fight, they realized both were looking for the student.


    But Sack¡¯s skills and foreign identity still made the cautious Instructor Hou bring him to the police station.


    Of course Sack would not obediently follow him. He wanted to get rid of Instructor Hou but the two were evenly matched.


    Knowing Qiao Yi was already safe, and Instructor Hou had also revealed his police identity, plus they were on a school campus, Sack was afraid of causing trouble for Qiao Ying if he resisted arrest. So he agreed to apany Instructor Hou on this trip.


    Instructor Hou: "Sorry, I was just doing my job. So the missing unconscious student is your brother?"


    Compared to Sack, Instructor Hou was actually more curious about Qiao Ying. Although General Shangguan Qingmu had said that anyone associated with the Qin family would not be ordinary. Qiao Ying¡¯s outstanding shooting ability and speed still made him curious.


    And now, this formidable foreigner was even calling Qiao Ying ¡°Leader¡±. Instructor Hou didn¡¯t think it had anything to do with Qin Hanyue.


    Qiao Ying did not respond to Instructor Hou and asked Sack, "Shall we go?"


    Sack nodded.


    Qiao Ying: "Since it was a misunderstanding, I¡¯ll take my friend away now."


    Instructor Hou: "Okay."


    Instructor Hou didn''t expect such a coincidence, to randomly encounter someone so skilled, who turned out to be rted to Qiao Ying. She had arrived quicker than he imagined. If she was a littleter, Instructor Hou would have already taken the silent Sack into the interrogation room.


    If it weren''t for his admiration of Sack''s skills, plus Sack''s willingness to cooperate, Instructor Hou would have followed the procedures long ago and taken him straight into the interrogation room.


    Of course, if Instructor Hou had really done so, Qiao Ying would definitely not have simply taken her friend away so easily.


    After Qiao Ying got into the car, Instructor Hou followed out.


    "Student Qiao, your friend is quite skilled."


    Qiao Ying replied in one sentence: "He is still young and hasn''t mastered everything. My other friends are even more skilled. Be more careful next time you encounter them, Instructor Hou."


    Having said that, Qiao Ying stepped on the elerator and left with Sack.


    Looking at the dejected Sack, Qiao Ying asked, "What''s wrong, unhappy that you lost the fight?"


    During military training, she could tell that Instructor Hou was quite skilled. She didn''t know for what reason he ended up at the local military district to train students, and was now transferred to this police station.


    Sack: "I didn''t lose at all, I voluntarily came with him."


    Qiao Ying: "What, you''ve never been to a Hua Country police station before, so you wanted to see inside?"


    Sack didn¡¯t argue with her.


    Qiao Ying: "I told you that you can treat this as the M Continent, don''t worry about causing me trouble."


    She guessed that Sack was afraid of causing trouble for her. Otherwise, given his attitude, even if Instructor Hou beat him to death, as long as he didn¡¯t want to surrender, he would not give in.


    Sack switched topics: "Where is your brother?"


    Qiao Ying: "He''s fine."


    Sack: "Was it Anonymous who did it?"


    Qiao Ying: "Just a warning, nothing happened."


    After a moment of silence, Sack said, "The man just now had old wounds. Without those old wounds, I would have definitely beaten him."


    Qiao Ying nodded slightly. So there were old wounds.


    That makes sense, otherwise with Instructor Hou¡¯s skills, it was unlikely for him to end up working at this police station after retirement age unless he had old injuries.


    Qiao Ying: "You''re already very powerful, little Sack, don''t feel bad."


    Sack looked determined: "I must be even more powerful, like the Unknown Leader."


    Qiao Ying: "I''m very powerful too."


    Sack nced at her: "I didn''t deny that."


    Qiao Yingughed: "Then thank you for affirming me."


    After leaving the police station, Instructor Hou went on to the Ming Shan Hall.


    Older Ming examined his condition and shook his head, "Your condition is much worse thanst time you came. If this continues, even holding a bowl to eat will be problematic in the future. I don''t have much medical skills."


    Instructor Hou silently put his clothes back on, "It''s fine. If I had known earlier, I wouldn¡¯t have bothered you, elder."


    Older Ming looked at the man''s hard yet hardly concealed lonely face, hesitatingly opening his mouth: "Actually, there might be someone who can cure this."


    Instructor Hou, feigning nonchnce, instantly betrayed his inner feelings at these words: "Are you serious?"

 Chapter 191: Qiao Ying’s Counterattack; Hou Instructor embarrassed to seek medical treatment

    <h4>Chapter 191</h4>


    The night curtain hung low,


    The drizzle kept falling.


    In the room, Qiao Ying hugged herputer while sitting on the sofa.


    The series of electronic security systems of Dark Shadow were all strengthened by Blood Shadow afterwards, and not a few were also made by Blood Shadow¡¯s own hands.


    She wanted to invade, tamper with, and destroy them, which could be done in a snap. Since Dark Shadow was somewhat wary of her, she didn¡¯t mind making them even more wary and giving them more fog.


    With a series of operations by Qiao Ying, the rm sounds rose one after another on a certain private ind.


    The people in the castle entered an alert and control state.


    "Boss, the security system on the ind was attacked, all the firewalls were broken, the monitoring was hacked, the console lost control, multiple databases were destroyed, and our people are repairing the control and tracking."


    The wind and rain stopped.


    Left behind was a mess.


    A subordinate came to report: "We were unable to trace any traces of the other party. The hacker skills of the other party are far above our people."


    After dismissing the subordinates,


    The confidant said the doubt in his heart: "Boss, the security system on our ind was all strengthened by the hands of Blood Shadow. In terms of skills, no one in the world canpare to her. But the other party destroyed the firewalls established by Blood Shadow in minutes. Not only that, the other party also seems very familiar with our system. In addition to destroying, they did not steal the databases. Our technical staff are all top hackers on the hacker leaderboard, but they couldn''t even trace the other party''s traces. This person is truly powerful."


    After thinking it over, the confidant shook his head: "Except for Blood Shadow herself, I really can''t think of anyone else in the world who can do this."


    JOKER said: "I didn''t expect the counterattack toe so fast."


    He just stunned her brother to give a warning, yet she immediately destroyed the entire security system on his ind.


    Her vengeance was strong.


    Obviously, their warning did not work. On the contrary, it angered her.


    He didn¡¯t hurt her brother, just stunned him, leaving room for negotiation. He wanted to make peace with the other party. Old K and Old A, so many core characters had died at her hands in session, so he was indeed wary of her skills.


    And she also seemed very familiar with Dark Shadow, yet they didn''t even know her motive, let alone recognize this person.


    Plus she had connections with formidable figures like Qin Hanyue and Ye Shengjin Yan around her, he was even more unwilling to make Qiao Ying and the people behind Qiao Ying his enemies.


    But Qiao Ying¡¯s actions tonight showed that she didn¡¯t want to make peace at all.


    The confidant was shocked: ¡°You mean that girl?"


    "But she¡¯s not even neen yet with such capabilities. Isn¡¯t that more powerful than Blood Shadow? Even if she is really a clone of Blood Shadow¡¯s genes, no matter how powerful she is, she can only be on par with Blood Shadow at best, it¡¯s impossible to surpass Blood Shadow. If she is an assassin secretly cultivated by Blood Shadow... it¡¯s even more impossible. Even if she is more talented than Blood Shadow, it is impossible for her to achieve such aplishments in such a short period of time!"


    JOKER asked: "Who on earth is she?"


    Why did she oppose them Dark Shadow?


    Unfortunately, that cunning old fox JOKER had be wary of Blood Shadow since he realized he could no longerpletely control Blood Shadow. Therefore, there were no surveince cameras installed in JOKER''s room and the few ces he often stayed. So Qiao Ying could not monitor or eavesdrop anything.


    That took away some of the fun.


    Otherwise she could watch her great leader agonizing right now.


    Just then, the doorbell rang.


    She nced at the scar removal ointment that Qin Hanyue had sent to her during the day, thinking that it was Qin Hanyue who came again.


    After all, she rarely had guests.


    Qiao Ying turned on the surveince camera at the door. The one who appeared on theputer screen, however, turned out to be Older Ming and Older Ming¡¯s little medicine boy.


    Qiao Ying went downstairs to open the door.


    ¡°Miss Qiao, have you had dinner?¡± Older Ming said with a smile, looking at Qiao Ying with admiration and delight.


    "I asked Principal Zhang for your address and came to visit without notice. I hope you don''t mind, Miss Qiao."


    Qiao Ying asked: "Do you need anything?¡±


    Older Ming said, "It''s like this, I brought a patient here. My medical skills are not good enough, so I wanted to rmend him to you."


    Qiao Ying looked outside, seeming to be looking for the patient Older Ming mentioned.


    Older Ming said, "The person is still waiting outside. I was afraid to bother you, so I came in to ask you first. If you have time for a consultation, I will let him inter. If not, I will take him away."


    Older Ming also had some understanding of Qiao Ying¡¯s temperament. Moreover, there was the rtionship between Qiao Ying and Qin Hanyue... Anyway, he didn¡¯t dare to make decisions for Qiao Ying that might cause her any trouble.


    "He is a retired soldier and a very capable sniper. Due to long-term training, his right arm suffered permanent ligament and bone damage, and he was also shot... Although it is not a difficult andplicated disorder, it is very difficult to repair. I have given him acupuncture treatments for two years without being able to help him. Miss Qiao, your traditional Chinese medicine skills are above mine, and your Western medicine skills are also top-notch. I thought you might be able to help him." Older Ming exined the situation to Qiao Ying.


    "He is a good man who has had a glorious era for the country and the people. Because he was forced to retire due to his injury, I really can¡¯t bear to see this..." Older Ming tried his best to fight for the patient.


    Qiao Ying only picked up a few words from Older Ming¡¯s emotional appeal - retired soldier, old injury to right arm.


    "This person wouldn''t happen to be surnamed Hou, would he?"


    She took a blind guess, after all she had just met earlier today.


    "Ah, how did you know? Have you already treated him before?" Could it be that even Qiao Ying has no way to help?


    Qiao Ying said, "Let him in."


    Older Ming''s eyes lit up: "Okay, okay, I''ll go get him in right away." Older Ming turned around and walked away quickly.


    The little medicine boy hurried to keep up.


    Shangguan Qingmu, who had been watching silently, appeared calm on the surface, but kept peeking into the neighborhood from time to time. Heforted Instructor Hou, "Don''t be impatient."


    Shangguan Qingmu originally had something to discuss with Instructor Hou. When he heard on the phone that Instructor Hou was going to see a doctor, and this doctor was also rmended by Older Ming, plus he also heard that this doctor didn¡¯t easily give consultations, so Shangguan Qingmu came in person. He thought his status was also worth some face value.


    "Although the other party''s medical skills are recognized by Older Ming, this attitude is really too arrogant." Shangguan Qingmu couldn''t help but say something.


    He had always been the one others waited for, when had he ever waited for someone else?


    Moreover, doctors should be benevolent. Although it was normal for such a remarkable character to be a little temperamental, Shangguan Qingmu didn''t expect it to be so difficult just to meet, and Older Ming had to report first.


    Now he knew what ¡°doesn¡¯t easily give consultations¡± meant by Older Ming.


    Soon, Older Ming came back, "It''s okay now, she has agreed to give a consultation. Pleasee in with me, you two."


    "She agreed?" Shangguan Qingmuughed and walked into the neighborhood first: "I have to see what this medical genius looks like with so many hands and brains."


    "Instructor Hou, you know this person, why didn''t you directly ask her for consultation?" Older Ming asked while walking.


    Instructor Hou looked confused and thought hard, other than Older Ming, he didn¡¯t know any outstanding doctors.


    He had been to severalrge hospitals and had also gone abroad to see experts, but none of those doctors¡¯ skills were as good as Older Ming¡¯s.


    After listening, Older Ming felt strange, "But she recognizes you! Otherwise, she may not agree to take on your case. "


    Instructor Hou asked, "What is this doctor''s surname and name?"


    Older Ming sold him a riddle: "We''ll be there soon, and you''ll know who she is when you see her."


    When he heard that the other party recognized him, Instructor Hou¡¯s hopes fell by more than half. If this really was a doctor who had treated him before, then there was no need to see them again.


    If they had no way before, how would they be able to now?


    With this thought, the three arrived at the door of the vi.


    When the owner of the vi heard the doorbell and came out to open the door, both Shangguan Qingmu and Instructor Hou were stunned to see Qiao Ying.


    Instructor Hou asked in surprise: ¡°You...?¡±


    Instructor Hou''s expression gradually becameplicated. There was just a little friction this morning, yet he came begging at her door this very evening.


    The world was really small...it was a bit embarrassing inevitably.


    Shangguan Qingmu had a deep impression of Qiao Ying: "Oh my, aren¡¯t you Qin Hanyue¡¯s..." Could he say girlfriend?


    After half a year, were these two still dating or not?


    Older Ming asked in surprise: ¡°General Shangguan, you also know Miss Qiao?"


    Qiao Ying nced at Shangguan Qingmu and realized why Older Ming had personally gone to the neighborhood entrance to pick them up.


    With Shangguan Qingmuing along in person, it seemed that the identity of this Instructor Hou was indeed not simple.


    "Come on in." Qiao Ying turned around and walked inside.

 Chapter 192: My fees are high; Bring my son here to show you.

    <h4>Chapter 192</h4>


    Qiao Ying: "Would you like something to drink?"


    Shangguan Qingmu: "No need to y host, we''re all rough people here without too many niceties. If we''re thirsty we''ll just help ourselves to water."


    Seeing it was Qiao Ying, Shangguan Qingmu felt assured inside since he could still shamelessly ask Qin Hanyue for help if need be.


    Qiao Ying: "Sit."


    As Shangguan Qingmu watched Qiao Ying casually sit down on the sofa, he froze briefly. When he said no need to y host, that was just politeness. He didn''t expect this youngdy would take it so literally, not even pouring a cup of water. However, her straightforwardness suited his taste, and he also greatly admired Qiao Ying''s fearless courage.


    Shangguan Qingmu sat down. "Just as I said, anyone able to get along well with Young Master Qin can''t be ordinary. I didn''t expect Miss Qiao''s family to have such aplishments in medicine."


    It''s just, if they were that incredible, howe he had never heard of them before?


    As he spoke, Shangguan Qingmu nced upstairs, "Might I ask Miss Qiao to please invite her family member down to take a look at Instructor Hou?"


    Seeing that Shangguan Qingmu had misunderstood, Older Ming was about to exin to him.


    But Qiao Ying asked Instructor Hou, "Which troop were you with before, Instructor Hou?"


    Why was she suddenly asking this?


    Shangguan Qingmu and Instructor Hou couldn''t help but exchange a nce.


    Instructor Hou did not answer. After a moment of awkward silence, Shangguan Qingmu answered for him, "Hellfire Special Forces."


    His tone also became more serious.


    Instructor Hou''s brows furrowed slightly. He wanted to tell Shangguan Qingmu about what happened with Sack earlier in the day. He was very curious about the identity of Sack''s boss¡ªthat is, Qiao Ying. Now that Qiao Ying was asking about his background, Instructor Hou couldn''t guess her intentions and became suspicious, needing to be on guard.


    Qiao Ying nodded slightly. "Not bad."


    Hua Country''s strongest and most ferocious elite troops. Ordinary special forces still couldn''tpare. No wonder Sack said that if not for Instructor Hou''s old injury, there was no way he could have beaten him.


    Shangguan Qingmu: "Oh? Miss Qiao knows about this?"


    Qiao Yingughed. "I know a little."


    She reached for the things in Instructor Hou''s hands. "Let me take a look."


    After thinking about it, Instructor Hou handed over the pile of x-rays and checkup reports he had umted to Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying took the films and looked them over.


    Older Ming walked over and exined Instructor Hou''s condition to her in detail.


    Seeing this, Shangguan Qingmu and Instructor Hou looked at each other again.


    It was obvious they still didn''t quite understand what was going on.


    Just then, Older Ming asked Qiao Ying, "How is it, can you treat it?"


    This made the two men even more confused.


    Finally, Shangguan Qingmu couldn''t hold back. "Miss Qiao, could you please invite your elder down to take a look at Instructor Hou''s arm?"


    Older Ming finally had a chance to speak. "General Shangguan, Miss Qiao is the doctor I mentioned who is more skilled than I am."


    There was silence for a few seconds.


    Shangguan Qingmuughed. "Old Ming you do have quite the sense of humor."


    Older Ming: "I''m not joking, and I haven''t be muddle-headed from old age either. Everything I said is true. If you don''t believe me General, you can go ask Principal Zhang, or ask Young Master Qin."


    Since the incident of Elder Qin being poisoned was confidential, Older Ming couldn''t tell them about it. It was Qiao Ying who had saved Elder Qin''s life.


    Another silence descended, cooling for quite some time.


    Shangguan Qingmu and Instructor Hou kept exchanging looks, then looking at the petite Qiao Ying, still feeling that Older Ming must be joking.


    After seeing Qiao Ying, they had thought she was Qiao Ying''s grandfather, or great-grandfather.


    It turned out to be Qiao Ying herself?!


    A teenage girl who was proficient in both Western medicine and Chinese medicine at the same time. Wouldn''t she have had to start learning from the womb to master all that, having started learning it in herst life?!


    Even these two veterans who had seen their share of the world were having some trouble digesting this information.


    After looking over the films, Qiao Ying casually ced them back on the table.


    She said, "It''s treatable. The dyed treatment means missing the optimal treatment window. Although a full recovery to pre-injury status isn''t possible, restoring 80-90% to let you return to service shouldn''t be a problem."


    As soon as Qiao Ying spoke, everyone was shocked.


    80-90%?


    She made it sound too full of confidence. After getting over their astonishment, Shangguan Qingmu and Instructor Hou didn''t actually have much faith inside. But Older Ming deeply believed her words.


    Older Ming happily rejoiced for Instructor Hou, "Wonderful! I knew Miss Qiao could certainly treat it."


    Even without faith inside, Qiao Ying''s words about letting him return to service still made Instructor Hou momentarily lose hisposure.


    "Are you serious?" His darkplexion flushed red with excitement.


    "Of course. But my medical fees are very high," Qiao Ying lightly said.


    Shangguan Qingmu came back to his senses. "If you really can treat it, name your price, I''ll pay whatever amount."


    Yet Qiao Ying said, "I''m notcking money."


    Shangguan Qingmu asked, "Then what do you mean?"


    Qiao Ying thought for a bit. "Connections."


    Instructor Hou asked, "What does that mean?"


    Qiao Ying said, "Give me connections with you two."


    Shangguan Qingmu said, "I don''t understand."


    Qiao Ying exined, "You both have special identities and backgrounds. Connections with you two are more valuable than money. I asked earlier which troop Instructor Hou was with before just to gauge if he had any value."


    Qiao Ying spoke too bluntly. Although it didn''t sound very nice to hear, the sincerity actually put people at ease.


    "I don''t do unprofitable deals. Treating an arm in exchange for connections with you two, or for two valuable friends, means I don''t lose out."


    A Hellfire troop member and an armymander¡ªhaving them around might prove useful someday.


    Qiao Ying didn''t like making friends, but asionally making some useful friends who also weren''t clingy didn''t feel troublesome.


    Shangguan Qingmu fell silent.


    The medical fee was reasonable if agreed to, quite easy to provide in fact. But if not agreed to, he really didn''t dare rashly consent.


    It depended what Qiao Ying wanted.


    It had to be said, with this open-ended condition, the possibilities were endless!


    Shangguan Qingmu said, "With Young Master Qin''s towering presence by Miss Qiao''s side, I''d think small trees like us aren''t needed."


    Qiao Ying replied, "The more trees for shade the better. What forest would think they have too many trees?"


    Shangguan Qingmu couldn''t help sighing, "Of all the people I''ve met, Miss Qiao is only the second genius I admire."


    The first one was, of course, that disappeared cryptographic genius.


    Possessing extraordinarily mature calmness far beyond her peers, whether it was capabilities, courage, or insights, she simply wasn''t on the same level as others her age.


    Qiao Ying said, "You can investigate my background. Instructor Hou is suspicious and doesn''t trust me, he can try trusting Qin Hanyue first."


    Qiao Ying saw through what was in Instructor Hou''s mind without him realizing.


    Shangguan Qingmu said, "Without understanding Miss Qiao''s circumstances, I really can''t trust you. But I can try trusting Qin Hanyue first. Since that''s the case, the medical fee is settled as discussed."


    Shangguan Qingmu thought to himself: Befriending a talent like her, who knows who would take advantage of whomter on?


    After settling the fee, Qiao Ying began needling treatment on Instructor Hou.


    Watching Qiao Ying perform acupuncture was a rare spectacle. Older Ming and his apprentice observed attentively at the side to earnestly learn.


    After several needles, Instructor Hou broke out in a full body sweat. He couldn''t say whether it was from pain or some other reason causing this reaction.


    Older Ming had needled him so many times before but this kind of situation had never happened.


    At this time Instructor Hou also knew that Older Ming wasn''t exaggerating. Qiao Ying truly was skilled, and his arm might really be saved.


    Instructor Hou''s internal excitement gradually showed on his face.


    After over half an hour, Qiao Ying removed the needles.


    Shangguan Qingmu asked, "What''s the situation?"


    Instructor Hou lifted his arm, rotated his shoulder, then firmly nodded his head. The shoulder that had painful difficulties moving for years markedly alleviated far too much. The effect was instant.


    Seeing Instructor Hou''s reaction, Shangguan Qingmu''s heart involuntarily cried out in surprise. His gaze toward Qiao Ying also changed.


    In the end, you still had to witness it with your own eyes before fully believing.


    Older Ming didn''t stint on his praise either.


    Qiao Ying wrote a prescription for Older Ming and scheduled the next needling session, then prepared to see the guests out.


    Shangguan Qingmu asked, "Miss Qiao, may I ask how far your rtionship with Young Master Qin has developed?"


    Qiao Ying gave him a look.


    Shangguan Qingmu said in earnest: "It''s been half a year already. Shouldn''t there be some development by now? If you two have genuine feelings for each other, then I wish you well. But if not, I''d like to plead my son''s case."


    "Check your schedule and let me know when you have time. I''ll bring my son over to meet you."


    Qiao Ying: "I don''t have time. No need to meet."

 Chapter 193: Hacker Forum; X: "Welcome Newbies @Y"

    <h4>Chapter 193</h4>


    A few people left Qiao Ying''s vi. Shangguan Qingmu kept praising Qiao Ying: "This young girl is really..."


    "She''s only eighteen or neen years old, yet her shooting, physical abilities and speed are better than special forces. On top of that, she understands medicine and is skilled in both traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine. She''s so incredible at everything. It really makes people feel inferior justparing themselves. What was I doing when I was eighteen or neen? I was still a clueless new recruit back then."


    Shangguan Qingmu: "I''m lucky though. A genius like her is hard toe by even in a hundred years. To think I actually got to meet two of them."


    Following Qiao Ying¡¯s instructions, Instructor Hou moved his shoulders slightly while saying: "I still don''t feel confident about her medical fees though."


    He thought for a moment. Out of his military responsibilities, he told Shangguan Qingmu about Sack challenging Qiao Ying earlier today and addressing her as "Boss". After all, the murderous aura around Sack was too heavy.


    After listening, Shangguan Qingmu didn¡¯t find it peculiar: "If she¡¯s capable, there¡¯s nothing surprising about it."


    Maybe Sack was a bodyguard arranged by Qin Hanyue for Qiao Ying?


    Older Ming said: "Let me make this clear first. Up until now, I''ve only seen people looking for Miss Qiao''s help. I haven''t seen Miss Qiao asking anyone for help."


    Older Ming couldn¡¯t help but add: "I don''t know how many people want to befriend Miss Qiao and owe her favors. Pardon my bluntness, but Instructor Hou and General Shangguan happened to meet her at the right time."


    Especially Shangguan Qingmu, he was benefitting too much from knowing her.


    Shangguan Qingmu also felt: "The more I think about it, the more delighted I feel. I really like this young girl. I must tell my son about her when I get home!"


    Upstairs in her room,


    Qiao Ying came out after taking a shower and sat on the couch drying her hair.


    As she raised her hand to close herptop, she caught a notification sh at the corner of the screen from the hidden hacker forum - there was a neer.


    Qiao Ying casually logged into the forum.


    Turns out a new person had cracked the difficult puzzle left behind by Kiev, who was ranked 2nd - by deciphering the core code of Kiev¡¯s program. This new person had squeezed Kiev down and sessfully snatched the 2nd rank spot.


    Qiao Ying opened a small window and casually browsed the forum. On the leaderboard, X had been firmly ranked 1st for years without anyone toppling his spot.


    The previous 2nd ranker had an English username: Kiev.


    He was also a rare top-notch hacker.


    Although there was an almost cliff-like difference whenpared to the invincible [X] in 1st ce, in the eyes of other hackers, Kiev was still a formidable existence that was hard to ovee. Yet now, he had been squeezed down to 3rd ce.


    In between them, a neer had abruptly emerged out of nowhere.


    This new person''s codename was [Y].


    Looking at this neer who had squeezed his way in, Qiao Ying narrowed her eyes slightly, and the corners of her lips curved up as she muttered: "This guy..."


    In the lower left corner, there was a small chat screen simr to a group chat. At the moment, messages were scrolling by quickly and the group was very lively.


    The number of members had also increased from the original 10 people to 11 people.


    The hacker leaderboard had not seen any changes for a long time, especially the top 5. Yet this time, the top 3 ranks had directly changed, and everyone was very curious about this capable neer after such a long dull period.


    U: ¡¾Wow! A new face, is it a guy or girl?¡¿


    Tom: ¡¾Which country is this bro from? Come out and introduce yourself! Tell everyone what feats you''ve aplished!¡¿


    Among the top 10 on the leaderboard, there were people from countries all over the world.


    §³§Ö§Ý§×§ê§Ñ: ¡¾Neer, briefly introduce yourself¡¿


    U: ¡¾I''m more curious how long it took the new friend to decipher Kiev''s core code?¡¿


    Ha: ¡¾Did he leave? Why''s he still not showing himself? We''re all waiting you know, isn''t this too impolite?¡¿


    Everyone waited for half a day, yet the neer still did note out to say anything.


    For an unknown neer to not gradually move up the ranks but instead directly kick Rank 2 with one leap, everyone was naturally envious even if they recognized his capabilities. Anyway, this neer with formidable skills did not seem to receive a warm wee from hispetitors.


    Coupled with his arrogance, the others soon became hostile with their words.


    Kiev: ¡¾Suchck of manners¡¿


    The original Rank 2 finally spoke.


    Everyone immediately flocked over to watch themotion.


    Tom: ¡¾Oh my, the great Kiev has been kicked off his pedestal by a newbie. What are your thoughts? This neer seems even more arrogant than you¡¿


    Kiev was infamous for being arrogant despite having the skills to back it up, but this did not make him well-liked.


    Now that he had been pushed down in rank by a newbie, everyone naturally came to poke fun and kick him while he was down.


    Kiev: ¡¾I''ve had this puzzle posted for three years now. If still no one could solve it by now, I''d feel pathetic for you guys¡¿ His tone was disdainful.


    Ha: ¡¾The neer just posted a new puzzle, to find the bugs in his program. Hey genius, why don''t you go give it a try? And get your rank back?¡¿


    Kiev gave a cold snort before immediately switching screens to give it his best shot, but soon found it was full of traps everywhere and gradually realized it was very tricky.


    While the others were still chatting.


    Q: ¡¾Wee neer!¡¿


    Tom: ¡¾? I remember Q is from China. My friend said Chinese people sure love brown-nosing. Is it really necessary to suck up to any random person? ¡¿


    Ha: ¡¾Already stooping down to kiss smelly feet? That desperate huh? With so little self-respect, as if the other party would bother paying attention to you¡¿


    Tom: ¡¾He''s dropped out of the top 10 already anyway, of course he''d have to hug someone''s thigh tightly now¡¿


    Ha: ¡¾I just realized, the neer''s name is Y, which conveniently is the letter right after X alphabetically. Is this a coincidence or deliberate?¡¿


    Tom: ¡¾One look and you can tell it''s on purpose! Which hacker doesn''t worship X? What''s so surprising about it¡¿


    Qin Yan raged at the screen: "It''s none of your business that I weed him! Bunch of foreigners, inferior skills yet making sarcastic remarks."


    "I''ll just stay put now, pissed all of you off!"


    If not for fear that the Third Master was watching the screen, Qin Yan would have lost all sense of propriety and engaged in a war of words with them.


    Speaking of which, could this neer really be the Third Master?


    Kiev: ¡¾If the neer is so capable, why not try challenging X?¡¿


    U: ¡¾No one capable of challenging X has been born yet¡¿


    §³§Ö§Ý§×§ê§Ñ: ¡¾Neer, no need to butter up. Because X never looks at these messages, nor does he ever speak in the group. Of course, if you can really crack X''s code, perhaps my idol would nce at you¡¿


    Ha: ¡¾I just realized! The neer''s name is Y, which happens to be the letter right after X alphabetically. Is this a coincidence or intentional?¡¿


    Tom: ¡¾One look and you can tell it''s deliberate! Which hacker doesn''t worship X? What''s so surprising about it¡¿


    Qin Yan: "The Third Master is being ganged up on, quite miserable."


    Sitting in front of the screen drying her long hair, Qiao Ying looked at the scrolling messages. Her fair hand moved to the keyboard, fingertips lightly tapping.


    X: ¡¾Wee neer @Y¡¿

 Chapter 194: Y: Can I hold the God’s Thigh X: Give it to Me

    <h4>Chapter 194</h4>


    Qin Yan''s eyes widened in surprise as he eximed excitedly, "Idol!"


    Then he realized it was Miss Qiao and reacted, "That''s not my idol at all! It''s Miss Qiao!"


    Seeing his idol suddenly appear in real life, and moreover it was Qiao Ying who lookedpletely different from his imagination, Qin Yan had not adapted yet and could not connect the two in his mind.


    When he remembered, Qin Yan was brieflyplexed internally.


    But he quickly cast it aside and got excited again.


    Although the house had copsed, and she was really ck-hearted, he couldn''t help but put a thick filter on his idol. Plus seeing her on a screen and in real life gavepletely different feelings.


    The codename X itself represented charm and strength.


    Just seeing it made one''s blood boil with excitement.


    In the hacker world, X was a top-tier existence with an absolutely lofty status, admired and sought after. Aside from the unattainable strength, this legend''s various deeds were also spread far and wide.


    One could imagine what a sensation it would cause when this master suddenly appeared in the group chat for the first time and even spoke.


    It was only because there were few people in this group, otherwise it would have absolutely exploded.


    Everyone had reactions no less intense than Qin Yan''s initial one. They all crowded towards the screen with eyes wide open.


    §³§Ö§Ý§×§ê§Ñ: ¡¾Mom, what am I seeing!¡¿


    U:¡¾X! I''m not seeing things right? It really is X?¡¿


    Tom:¡¾What day is today? The master actually showed up? This moment should be recorded in history!¡¿


    U:¡¾The master is actually lurking and even posted? Didn''t expect the master to be so down-to-earth.¡¿


    Tom:¡¾Why didn''t I get this treatment when I first joined? This neer''s luck is too good!¡¿


    §³§Ö§Ý§×§ê§Ñ: ¡¾Master, please ept my utmost admiration and worship!¡¿


    GG:¡¾Myputer kept beeping nonstop, I thought something was wrong. To think the master has shown up!¡¿


    §³§Ö§Ý§×§ê§Ñ:¡¾I even feel I''m not worthy to be on the same screen as the master¡¿


    GG:¡¾Haven''t heard anything about the master these past two years, what has the master been up to? Don''t tell me you''re retiring?¡¿


    Everyone in the chat were top existences in their fields, with extremely high skills making them valued in the real world. They were all extraordinary people, speaking cutting words to neers and even Kiev who was ranked second. But at this moment they had all transformed into fanboys.


    Even Kiev, who had just been robbed of his second ce and was famously arrogant, couldn''t help but stand in awe and excitement before the screen when he saw X.


    Y:¡¾Thank you @X¡¿


    His hands paused over the keyboard for a while before continuing to type:¡¾@X Long time admirer, came to bask in your glory. Would this neer have the fortune to hug the master''s golden thigh?¡¿


    Look at his daring words. Qin Yan shook his head, "After eating so much verbal abuse from Miss Qiao, he still dares to dig holes to jump in."


    To think he felt bad for him just two minutes ago. Turns out the guy was blissfully happy!


    Miss Qiao is really giving him face!


    Looks like getting stabbed in Atacama before new year''s wasn''t in vain at all.


    The crowd of technical masters before the screens frantically typed on keyboards¡ª¡ª


    U:¡¾Master, I want a hug too!!!¡¿


    Ha:¡¾Please give me your golden thigh too ah ah ah!¡¿


    §³§Ö§Ý§×§ê§Ñ:¡¾Me me me! I''m your diehard fan. My greatest wish is to get my ranking close enough to be on the same screen as you. Please notice me, master!¡¿


    Tom:¡¾What background does this neer have to receive such favor from the master? I also want the master''s protection.¡¿


    GG:¡¾Why do I feel like the master and neer know each other? If it''s purely the neer having good luck that caught the master''s eyes, then I can only be envious. If not then this neer must have an unusual background too¡¿


    GG:¡¾The master has been silent for so long then suddenly appears for a neer''s sake, is this just coincidence or...?¡¿


    Tom¡¾@GG, if he really knows the master in real life I''d be crazy jealous¡¿


    The chat with eleven people had so many messages it was like a group with hundreds.


    Qiao Ying closed herptop and got up to hang her towel.


    Upon returning she saw a WeChat message on her phone. Qiao Ying picked up her phone to check, it was from Qin Hanyue:¡¾Good night, master¡¿


    Qiao Ying tugged up the corners of her lips, almostughing but not quite.


    She turned off her phone and went to bed.


    The two people involved, Qiao Ying and Qin Hanyue, were already asleep. Qin Yan who had been kicked out of the top ten yet stubbornly remained in the group, still sat before theputer screen watching them frantically worship the master.


    After almost a year of knowing the master and exchanging countless words, plus sessfully chasing his idol today, Qin Yan felt indescribably superior.


    Qin Yan said to himself, "Third Master, you must strive hard and definitely win my idol''s heart!" Just thinking about bing family with his idol made him excited.


    Seeing everyone curious about X''s identity, Qin Yan really wanted to jump into the screen and leak some info to make them green with envy.


    Especially Tom who had previously scolded him a bootlicker and insulted Chinese people, but was now the most rabid X bootlicker. Qin Yan was dying to tell him the master X he was bootlicking was precisely a Chinese person.


    In the end Qin Yan couldn''t resist¡ª¡ª


    Q:¡¾@Tom Would you still lick boots if X was Chinese?¡¿


    Tom:¡¾This trash is still in the group? If X is really you Chinese then I''d kowtow and apologize. For one of you Chinese to make the top ten already shows your genes mutated¡¿


    Qin Yan: "Damn this foreigner!"


    Unable to retort, Qin Yan almost choked from anger.


    The sudden reappearance of X, who had disappeared for over two years, inevitably shocked the entire hacker circle as expected.


    And this neer who had so abruptly emerged and received the master''s favor also attracted everyone''s attention...


    ...


    The appointment with Instructor Hou was a weekter for the needle procedure again.


    When the day came, not unexpectedly, more people thanst time had arrived, with an additional personpared to before.


    Ming was a little embarrassed, "Miss Qiao, the saying goes life-long learning. I''m here to learn from you."


    Shangguan Qingmu patted the young man beside him on the shoulder and said smilingly, "Qiao student, this is my son. Take a look."


    When Shangguan Yu heard his father speak, he felt slightly helpless. The military uniform his father had forcibly dressed him in made him even more awkward.


    He extended his hand towards Qiao Ying, "Nice to meet you, my name is Shangguan Yu."


    Qiao Ying nodded slightly without shaking his hand.


    "Pleasee in." She turned and entered the vi.


    Shangguan Yu retracted his hand helplessly and shrugged at his father.


    Shangguan Qingmu encouraged him with his eyes, as if threatening him too, forcibly pushing him through the door, "That''s an order."


    Qiao Ying took out the needle.


    "You pay close attentionter, Qiao student really has skill. Even Ming says it''s exceptional. I wasn''t exaggerating one bit." Shangguan Qingmu said to his son.


    Then turned to Qiao Ying, "Qiao student, I have no ulterior motives. Just wanted to introduce some friends to you youngsters. Even ordinary friends are fine."


    Shangguan Qingmu added, "Have you eaten dinner? After you''re done needling Instructor Houter, let''s go out together for a meal. What do you think?"


    Qiao Ying: "No need, someone is delivering dinner to meter."

 Chapter 195: Qin Hanyu is a food delivery man I built a winery for your birthday.

    <h4>Chapter 195</h4>


    "Is someone bringing food? Then it''s fine, if you have time some other day we can meet up again." At this time, Shangguan Qingmu was looking at Qiao Ying with eyes like he was looking at his future daughter-inw, extremely affectionate and eager.


    He turned his head and kept signaling his son to say something.


    Shangguan Yu was only good at military drills, and was not usually talkative to begin with. The people he usually interacted with were rough fellows, and his subordinates saw him like they were seeing the King of Hell, so where would he have experience chatting with girls.


    Especially ones he just met.


    Older Ming saw that the Shangguans, father and son, kept shifting around, and guessed that Shangguan Qingmu had more in mind than just wanting the two young people to be ordinary friends. So he wanted to offer a word of advice.


    But Shangguan Qingmu did not give him a chance to speak.


    Seeing that his son was unmoved, Shangguan Qingmu resentfully thought that something wascking. So he personally stepped up.


    "ssmate Qiao is from Yuncheng? I heard from Older Ming that after the college entrance exam scores came out, Principal Zhang personally went to Yuncheng to recruit you. You really are outstanding! By the way, who taught you to shoot so skillfully?"


    Without even blinking, Qiao Ying replied: "A night market shooting game stand, shooting balloons."


    At the time of the military training, she had heard some male ssmates mention it.


    Instructor Hou: "......"


    Shangguan Qingmu awkwardly pped his thigh: "Uh... that''s pretty good, shooting balloons. You should go check out the night market shooting booths sometime," he said to his son.


    Seeing his cocky father get smacked down, Shangguan Yu kind of wanted tough. He was always saying he couldn''t fart out a decent move, but it seemed he wasn''t much better at conversing, going up and asking the wrong question right away.


    But her answer was really interesting too.


    "My son is first-ss at shooting too. How about youpete sometime? Come by my military camp for a visit?"


    Shangguan Yu: "Dad, she''s busy."


    Shangguan Qingmu took a look at the silver needles in Qiao Ying''s hands, and quickly closed his mouth, quietly saying to his son, "Then, chat after she''s free."


    Shangguan Yu had listened to his father go on about Qiao Ying for a week already, and knew his father was trying to arrange a marriage for him. But this was the first time he had seen his father take such a liking to a girl.


    From head to toe with thepliments, his ears were going to form calluses. If he hadn''t strongly disagreed, his mother would have wanted toe along to take a look too.


    Shangguan Qingmu had sung Qiao Ying''s praises to the heavens, while Shangguan Yu thought he was pretty good himself, yet hadn''t received a single word of praise from his father. It was inevitable he would be a little curious about the girl his father imed was so impressive.


    Especially Qiao Ying''s extraordinary marksmanship and physical abilities.


    Shangguan Yu thought that if there was a chance, he would like to witness it for himself.


    He looked at Qiao Ying,pletely focused and earnestly administering acupuncture, then looked at Older Ming standing beside her learning too, and knew that his father hadn''t exaggerated at all. This girl really did have true skills.


    Exceptional people naturally attract attention. Moreover, exceptional and beautiful, with a personality that was neither arrogant nor impetuous.


    Such a girl, saying you don''t want to get to know her would be a lie.


    Just then, the doorbell rang.


    Other than Qiao Ying who was busy working, and Shangguan Yu who had the lowest seniority and was the youngest, he stood up on his own initiative and went to answer the door.


    It was probably the food delivery.


    Shangguan Yu thought it would be takeout or something like that. The door had just opened when he froze for a beat in surprise - "...Boss Qin?"


    Qin Hanyue: "You?"


    What was Shangguan Qingmu''s son Shangguan Yu doing here?


    Qin Yan saw the military uniformed Shangguan Yue to open the door, and thought to himself: He really likesing to find Miss Qiao, every time hees he reveals different characters, and not one of them ordinary.


    It''s like a surprise lottery draw.


    Shangguan Yu returned to his senses, seeing Qin Hanyue holding an insted food jar, and Qin Yan behind him holding an exquisitely packaged meal box.


    He boldly guessed:...bringing food?... Qin Hanyue?


    Qin Hanyue knows this girl? And their rtionship doesn''t seem ordinary. Seeing Qin Hanyue appear here, Shangguan Yu was quite astonished internally.


    Before Shangguan Yu could ask, the man stepped up, deftly skirted around him, and strode right in like he was entering his own home.


    With one look, Qin Hanyue saw a shirtless man in the living room. Looking closely, he discovered it was Instructor Hou, and Qiao Ying was administering acupuncture to him, with Older Ming standing at the side, and Shangguan Qing sitting on the sofa.


    It was quite lively.


    "Eh? Boss Qin?" Shangguan Qingmu thought: I''m done for.


    How unlucky.


    Qiao Ying nced up: "You''ve arrived."


    Qin Hanyue walked over. "Mm-hmm."


    Older Ming hastily nodded a greeting to Qin Hanyue. The idle Shangguan Qingmu got up to say hello, "Boss Qin, long time no see!"


    Qin Hanyue set down the insted food jar he was holding onto the coffee table, then sat down on the sofa: "It has been a while."


    Shangguan Qingmu looked at that insted jar, then looked at Qin Hanyue, evidently quite familiar withing here, acting entirely like the man of the house. He knew his dream of a daughter-inw was about to shatter.


    Qin Hanyue: "General, you''re not feeling well? Here to see a doctor? When you get older, you really must take better care of your health."


    Looking at the domineering and authoritative aura of Qin Hanyue, Shangguan Qingmu thought: I''m really done for.


    "I''m fine, I came with Instructor Hou."


    Qin Hanyue took a nce at Shangguan Yu who had walked over: "You all came to apany Instructor Hou?" His gaze looked the other man up and down.


    Was that military uniform that he hadn''t had time to change out of, or had he deliberately worn it here?


    Shangguan Qingmu: "Not just for that. I heard Miss Qiao has exceptional medical skills, so I thought I''d introduce the two youngsters to be friends."


    Qin Hanyue nodded slightly. "I understand. After all, Miss Qiao is so outstanding. But does the Major General usually have time to make friends at the military camp?" He looked at Shangguan Yu.


    Shangguan Yu: "I don''t have many friends. Making one or two more can still be arranged."


    Qin Hanyue asked another sentence. "So you''ve be friends?"


    Compared to Shangguan Yu with the rank of Major General, Qin Hanyue thought Qiao Ying would prefer to make friends with the higher ranked Shangguan Qingmu, General. Based on his understanding of Qiao Ying - higher value.


    But he certainly hadn''t forgotten aboutst time during the military training when Shangguan Qingmu wanted to introduce Shangguan Yu to Qiao Ying for them to get acquainted.


    Shangguan Yu: "......"


    This sharp line of questioning, how was he supposed to respond? Of course they hadn''t be friends yet. Seeing Qin Hanyue''s confident and smug manner, Shangguan Yu knew his father had done something stupid.


    Qin Yan: The Young Master''s experience really grows more and more plentiful, responding with such ease and conclusiveness, grasping things right in his hand.


    When it came to Qiao Ying''s unusual rtionships with Ye Si and Cheng Jinyan, Qin Hanyue could only swallow his anger and watch them fool around.


    But Shangguan Yu was different. What was Shangguan Yu?!


    Shangguan Qingmu stepped in to smooth things over. "Slowly, slowly, no hurry."


    Whether it was to give Shangguan Qingmu face or he simply didn''t take the man seriously, Qin Hanyue looked toward Qiao Ying and gently asked, "So what''s wrong with him?"


    Qiao Ying gave him a simple rundown.


    Qin Hanyue: "How much longer will it need?"


    Qiao Ying: "Almost done¡ª" She suddenly asked, "Were you away on business thest couple days?"


    A few days ago Qin Hanyue had sent her a message saying he was going away on business.


    "Mm. I went to Italy." Qin Hanyue paused briefly. "To prepare your birthday present." He had wanted it to be a surprise for her, but he had let it slip now.


    Oh well, even if he told her on her actual birthday, she probably wouldn''t be that surprised anyway.


    Qiao Ying arched a brow slightly, looking at him. "My birthday?"


    Qin Hanyue: "It''s in March anyway."


    Qiao Ying: Not necessarily.


    March 8 was the day Father Qiao picked up Qiao Ying. Her real birthday would be a few days earlier. And for Blood Shadow herself, she didn''t know her birthday, had never celebrated it, and had never cared either.


    Qiao Ying: "What kind of present?"


    Qin Hanyue: "I built you a winery."


    Qiao Ying unconsciously muttered: "Yet another winery."


    Qin Hanyue: "Hmm? You don''t like it? Or?"


    Could she already have a winery?


    Qiao Ying looked at him. "Do you really want to hear?"


    Qin Hanyue hesitated. It would definitely not be something he wanted to hear, but he truly did want to know more things about her.


    "I do."

 Chapter 196: Qiao Ying: Do I say I don’t like it Joe will not see; Deja Vu Face

    <h4>Chapter 196</h4>


    Qiao Ying nced at the others in the living room.


    She said one sentence: ¡°Let¡¯s talk after we¡¯re done.¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°Okay.¡±


    Was this to give him face?


    No matter what answer he would hearter, Qin Hanyue would be happy anyway, after all things had happened, he could only ept it. While Qiao Ying would care about his feelings.


    Looking at Qiao Ying chatting with Qin Hanyue while giving acupuncture, Shangguan Qingmu knew his son had no hope at all.


    If it was only Qin Hanyue''s one-sided affection, and there was still no result after chasing for more than half a year, it means Qiao Ying had no special feelings for Qin Hanyue.


    Now it seems that the two were obviously in love with each other.


    Shangguan Yu realized at this moment that telling his father earlier not to talk as it would disturb them waspletely unnecessary.


    Their ability to focus while chatting casually showed that their concentration and seriousness before was only for getting them to be quiet.


    More than ten minutester, Qiao Ying put away the needles.


    Instructor Hou couldn''t hide his joy. He got up, put on his clothes, and sincerely thanked: ¡°Thank you, Qiao.¡±


    Qiao Ying didn''t say much, just told him the time for the next acupuncture session.


    Seeing them, Shangguan Qingmupletely lost the vigor he had when he came. Even when talking to Qin Hanyue, he was dispirited.


    Qiao Ying was still waiting for dinner. The little lovers were still waiting to talk and develop their feelings. It would be bad manner to overstay uninvited. Shangguan Qingmu had to get up and say goodbye.


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°Qin Yan, see the guests off.¡±


    Qin Yan: Looking at their seating arrangement...


    Shangguan Qingmu humphed: Really petty. It¡¯s not like he did anything serious. As the elder I should at least get some basic respect. In the past, Qin Hanyue would have stood up and walked me out. Now he justzily asks someone else to do it.


    Shangguan Qingmu sighed as he walked out of the vi.


    Shangguan Yu: ¡°I always felt I was very ipetent in your eyes. Today I finally realized that I was outstanding enough in your heart topete with Young Master Qin.¡±


    Shangguan Qingmu: ¡°Don¡¯t stab me in the heart with your words.¡±


    Shangguan Qingmu thought for a moment: ¡°You really can¡¯t expect too much from you, especially when ites to pursuing a wife. Oh well, just being ordinary friends is fine too.¡±


    Shangguan Yu: ¡°I think we should just forget it. Seeing Qin Hanyue¡¯s protective behavior just now, if I dare to do anything, I may end up dying on the battlefield someday.¡±


    To be honest, Shangguan Yu quite regretted it, but the other party was Qin Hanyue. What could hepete with?


    Qiao Ying came back after washing her hands. Only Qin Hanyue was left in the living room.


    A car sounded outside. Qiao Ying subconsciously nced out the floor-to-ceiling windows ¡ª Qin Yan had gotten in the car and left.


    Qin Hanyue took out the food from the meal boxes and served Qiao Ying a bowl of soup: ¡°Eat first.¡±


    Qiao Ying sat down, picked up the soup and took a sip. He had brought way too much food. So she asked: ¡°Have you eaten?¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°No, let¡¯s eat together.¡±


    Seeing him take out another set of bowls and chopsticks, Qiao Ying didn¡¯t say anything else.


    Before Qin Hanyue started eating, he used the unused chopsticks to pick out food for Qiao Ying first: ¡°I¡¯ve liked this crispy pork since I was young. Try it and see if you like it.¡±


    Qiao Ying tasted it: ¡°Mm.¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°I went to Italy to take a look at locations a few days ago and picked a pretty good site. I n to start construction in March. If you don¡¯t mind, we can go take a look after it¡¯s built?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Let¡¯s talk about itter.¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°I haven''t decided on the winery''s name yet. Any suggestions?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°I''m not knowledgeable in things like this, you decide.¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°Alright, will you ept this birthday present then?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°It''s courtesy to reciprocate gifts, why wouldn''t I ept it?¡±


    Qin Hanyue nodded slightly and smiled, then reminded: ¡°You didn''t finish your sentence earlier. Do you already have wineries?¡±


    And it seems more than one.


    He stopped and waited for her to speak.


    Qiao Ying looked at him and hesitated for two seconds.


    ¡°Ye Si gave me many wineries - Chile, South Africa, France, Spain, Argentina... I remember there''s also one in Italy. Cheng Jinyan gave me two red winepanies in Germany that he helps me manage, so I have nock of wine to drink.¡± Justst week, Cheng Jinyan had sent her over a dozen bottles of new wines from hispany.


    After she finished speaking, she continued eating.


    But Qin Hanyue couldn''t eat anymore.


    After a long pause, he said, ¡°Should have guessed.¡±


    Qiao Yingcks nothing. He had been thinking about her birthday present sincest year. It really had him stumped.


    After thinking it over and over, he finally thought of building a winery for her since she likes drinking wine, hoping that whether or not it sold well, it would at least cater to her taste.


    But Ye Si had already gifted her many all over the world.


    If he had known, it would have been better to just give ckwater weapons.


    Qiao Ying: ¡°I don''tck these things, so no matter what you give me, it''s the same. I appreciate the thought.¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°Even so, not being able to give you a gift you like is quite regrettable.¡±


    After all, this was the first birthday he spent with her.


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Did I say I didn''t like it?¡±


    Qin Hanyue looked up at her.


    Before he could ask anything, the food bowl in his hand sank slightly the next second. Qin Hanyue looked down ¡ª Qiao Ying had put a chopstick of food into his bowl with the same cold tone as always: ¡°Eat.¡±


    Qin Hanyue¡¯s mood cleared up instantly.


    ¡°So this afternoon when you suddenly texted me that the chicken soup I broughtst time was pretty good, was it because Shangguan Yu woulde tonight?¡±


    Did she really want to drink chicken soup, or was using him to shield herself, or... trying to silently tell the Shangguans something?


    Ever since that day by the creek in Arkenlinn, the distance between them had shortened by a lot, and their rtionship had even be somewhat subtle.


    He seldom called her ¡°Miss Qiao¡± now.


    She also rarely called him ¡°Mr. Qin¡±.


    Qiao Ying replied: ¡°It¡¯s good as long as you¡¯re happy.¡±


    Qin Hanyue smiled. He also didn''t expect to hear any sweet words. He was a contented man, especially with what Qiao Ying gave.


    ~


    Ever since Shadow had fainted Qiao Yi and Qiao Ying destroyed JOKER¡¯s security system, both sides had stopped taking action.


    It was as if they were both waiting for the other side to strike.


    And it seemed they were both preparing something.


    The weather showed no signs of warming up.


    Qiao Yi put on another jacket outside his school uniform to brave the cold wind out the school gate to go to the bookstore for workbooks.


    On the way back, he passed by a shopping mall. Qiao Yi saw a ck Netz coat on the second floor disy model.


    Qiao Yi stood watching for a while, then crossed the road into the mall.


    The coat was nice with a simple yet non-monotonous style.


    It would be a good fit for Qiao Ying¡¯s height and show off her figure. He imagined it would definitely look good on Qiao Ying.


    After paying, Qiao Yi went to the menswear section to buy a thick coat for his dad, nning to mail it out soon after.


    Carrying the clothes, he then headed to the restroom. But he didn''te back out for a long time...


    The sky had already darkened.


    Qiao Ying had just driven out of the gas station. While waiting for the red light, she casually nced out the car window. The next second, Qiao Ying froze.


    Qiao Ying did not stare nkly and quickly looked back.


    Across the road, a young man about 1.8 meters tall, thin figure, wearing a ck tactical vest came out of a shop carrying his purchases.


    The man had very pale skin, a morbid paleness that gave off an gloomy and entric vibe. He turned carrying his things into an alley.


    Watching that seemingly familiar face, Qiao Ying was a little stunned.


    The traffic light turned green.


    Qiao Ying stepped on the gas pedal and drove out, then turned in front to park on the side of the road outside the store.


    She got out of the car, looked down the alley. The figure had already disappeared from sight.


    Qiao Ying quickened her pace chasing after.


    And just as she got out of the car to chase, her phone left in the car rang. An iing call from Bai Xiao...

 Chapter 197: Sack is taken away injured, Joe is hospitalized.

    <h4>Chapter 197</h4>


    Under the night, Qiao Ying entered the dense old residential area looking for that figure. It was dinner time, and the smell of food was in the air. The high poption density made the gathered voices very noisy, which also brought Qiao Ying back to reality. Qiao Ying gradually stopped and stood still somewhat absent-mindedly, recalling that face and that person.


    He looks so much like him.


    Qiao Ying couldn''t help thinking.


    She turned and walked out, her steps gentle, her thoughts wandering.


    Back in the car, Qiao Ying rxed her body, leaning against the back of the car seat with her eyes closed, not knowing what she was thinking.


    After a while, she opened her eyes, raised her hand to touch the position of her left shoulder. Without needing to feel carefully, she clearly knew that the old scar left by the gunshot wound from her previous life was no longer there...


    Bai Xiao''s iing call made her immediately rein in her thoughts and put the phone to her ear: "What''s the matter?"


    Then, the ck sports car became a sharp de breaking through the clouds, shuttling extremely fast through the streets full of cars.


    Qiao Yi was kidnapped.


    Qiao Yi''s phone also had a locator.


    Bai Xiao drove following the locator all the way, chasing out of the downtown area. The locator on Qiao Yi¡¯s watch kept changing rapidly, but Qiao Yi¡¯s phone locator had not changed for more than ten minutes.


    It just showed in a ce more than two thousand meters away from Bai Xiao.


    Either the person stopped or the phone was thrown away.


    Just ahead not far away.


    Bai Xiao mmed on the brakes to stop the car. On the roadside outside the car window, a person was lying motionless, not knowing whether dead or alive.


    Bai Xiao immediately got out of the car.


    "Qiao Yi?"


    He squatted down and turned Qiao Yi over.


    After examination, fortunately, the person was just unconscious, but had a lot of external injuries. How could Qiao Yi be dumped at the roadside?


    Were these injuries from jumping out of a car, or from being thrown off a car by someone? The watch with a locator on his wrist was forcibly taken off, leaving two deep scratch marks.


    "Qiao Yi?" Bai Xiao tried to wake the person up, but to no avail.


    He picked the person up and put him in the car.


    Then he called Qiao Ying again: "Boss, found Qiao Yi, dumped by the roadside, unconscious with external injuries."


    While checking the locator of Qiao Yi¡¯s watch, Bai Xiao saw the locator was still changing rapidly.


    "Boss, Sack is in their hands. The watch on Qiao Yi''s wrist should be with Sack." Bai Xiao guessed that Sack had probably exchanged himself for Qiao Yi. Qiao Yi''s watch must have been forcibly taken off by Sack.


    Hearing Qiao Ying tell him to take Qiao Yi back first, treat Qiao Yi¡¯s injuries, while she goes to rescue Sack, Bai Xiao looked worriedly ahead and agreed: "Okay, be extra careful."


    Deep in the night,


    Qiao Yi woke up from unconsciousness and found himself lying in a hospital ward. He saw Bai Xiao keeping watch next to him.


    The injuries on his body quickly sobered him up as he recalled what had happened - he was knocked out in a mall bathroom. He didn''t know what happened in between, nor who the opponent was.


    In his unconsciousness, he was awakened by the bumps of the car and the sounds of fighting.


    He saw Sack appearing beside him out of thin air, and two other strangers. They were in a moving van.


    Qiao Yi didn''t know what was going on. He only saw Sack fighting fiercely with the opponent in the crampedpartment, a knife in his hand.


    Qiao Yi didn''t have time to think before quickly getting up to help Sack, but was almost stabbed by the opponent. Sack reached out to block it for him, and the dagger pierced Sack''s forearm right before his eyes.


    Qiao Yi was frightened.


    The driver saw that Qiao Yi was awake and was about to stop the car to help his aplice subdue them. Seeing the situation was not good, Sack found a chance to open the car door and threw Qiao Yi off the car...


    Bai Xiao''s concerned voice brought Qiao Yi''s thoughts back.


    As the fear and tension for Sack came in waves, Qiao Yi''s face was pale as he anxiously asked Bai Xiao: "...Sack, where''s Sack? Have you seen Sack?"


    "Big Brother Bai, Sack was caught while trying to rescue me. He¡¯s also injured. Please call the police quickly to save him.¡± He grabbed Bai Xiao¡¯s arm tightly, afraid those people would kill Sack.


    He couldn''t clearly describe the location, he could only tell Bai Xiao.


    "Don''t worry, your sister has gone to find Sack. She will rescue Sack." Bai Xiao tried to soothe him.


    "My sister? My sister went to find Sack? How could you let my sister go?" Qiao Yi was dumbfounded, unable toprehend properly.


    His sister, a girl, going to rescue someone? Qiao Yi looked at Bai Xiao strangely, seeming to doubt that there was something wrong with Bai Xiao¡¯s mind.


    "Have you called the police? Where''s my phone?" He looked for his phone.


    Bai Xiao said: "This is not something the police can solve. Those people were targeting your sister. Don''t worry, your sister will have a way."


    Hearing this, Qiao Yi became even more anxious.


    Targeting his sister? How could he not worry? He also roughly understood why the other party wanted to catch him.


    "Who are they? What grudge does my sister have against them?"


    While asking, Qiao Yi took the phone and hurriedly called Qiao Ying, but no one answered.


    This was Qiao Yi¡¯s first encounter with this kind of thing. The bloody horrible scene of Sack being stabbed through the arm kept shing through his mind.


    It caused chaos in his brain, unable to think properly.


    Clutching his phone, he suddenly remembered something and quickly found Qin Hanyue''s number in his contacts and called.


    This was the first time he called Qin Hanyue.


    It waste at this hour. Seeing the caller ID disy, Qin Hanyue thought he had read the name wrong. He checked and indeed it was Qiao Yi, not Qiao Ying.


    Why would Qiao Yi call him in the middle of the night?


    Qin Hanyue answered the call and immediately heard Qiao Yi¡¯s anxious yet unable to articte sentence: "Mr. Qin..."


    Hearing this, Qin Hanyue knew something was wrong.


    "What''s the matter? Don''t be afraid, speak slowly."


    Hearing Qin Hanyue''s steady, soothing voice, Qiao Yi immediately felt assured. He told Qin Hanyue what had happened and asked for his help.


    Qin Hanyue changed his clothes and rushed to the hospital immediately. On the way, he tried to contact Qiao Ying but couldn¡¯t get through either.


    Soon, Qin Hanyue arrived at the hospital.


    Sitting on the bed, Qiao Yi was lost in thought, worried about Qiao Ying and Sack. He kept asking Bai Xiao if one could lose too much blood from an stabbed arm wound without timely bandaging, and whether it could be life-threatening. Would those people cruelly take Sack''s life?


    Qiao Yi: "Should we inform Sack¡¯s family?¡±


    Seeing Qiao Yi¡¯s anxious red eyes, Bai Xiao felt somewhat helpless.


    He knew Qiao Ying¡¯s capabilities. Although worried, Qiao Ying was definitely not easy to deal with, even though those from Dark Shadow hade prepared.


    Yet now he was all flustered by Qiao Yi.


    Just then, Qin Hanyue arrived with a group of bodyguards, sealing off the hospital floor to ensure Qiao Yi''s safety.


    Seeing the bodyguards at the door, Qiao Yi knew Qin Hanyue had the ability to rescue.


    "I have sent people to look for your sister and Sack. Get some rest, don''t worry." Qin Hanyue soothed him.


    He then called Bai Xiao out.


    After understanding the situation, Qin Hanyue became worried.


    Dark Shadow had wanted to catch Qiao Yi but was disrupted by Sack. In the end they caught Sack instead.


    Just capturing without killing. This was setting a trap for Qiao Ying.


    With hostages, the injured hostage in their hands, Qiao Ying was in a very passive position. Qin Hanyue decided to locate Qiao Ying¡¯s phone.


    Before locating it, Qin Hanyue tried contacting Qiao Ying once again.


    The first time no one answered.


    The second time got connected.

 Chapter 198: Boss Lin, long time no see, do me a favor

    <h4>Chapter 198</h4>


    ¡°Qiao Ying?¡±


    Qiao Ying¡¯s voice came from the cellphone receiver.


    The moment he heard Qiao Ying¡¯s voice, Qin Hanyue felt much more at ease.


    There was a lot of noise on Qiao Ying¡¯s end, the sound of helicopter des spinning. Qin Hanyue had to listen carefully to make out what she was saying.


    ¡°Are you in a helicopter?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, borrowed from Shangguan Qingmu.¡±


    Qiao Ying had chased all the way to the suburbs and found the van there. The people were already gone, but there was arge pool of blood left in the van.


    There were traces of a helicopternding and taking off in the grass. It was obvious Sack had been taken away on that helicopter.


    Meanwhile, the location from Qiao Yi¡¯s watch kept moving.


    Qiao Ying checked - there was a military base at the foot of a nearby mountain. So she contacted Shangguan Qingmu and borrowed a helicopter from him.


    Unexpectedly, Shangguan Yu happened to be at this military base. Qiao Ying simply borrowed a pilot and aputer from him as well.


    Qin Hanyue asked again: ¡°Where are you now?¡±


    Qiao Ying looked at the shing red dot on theputer screen: ¡°Not sure where they''re heading.¡±


    It was too hard to hear clearly. Qiao Ying hung up and sent Qin Hanyue a message: ¡¾How is my brother?¡¿


    ¡¾Multiple soft tissue injuries, no broken bones. He can be discharged after resting for a few days. He said Sack was injured and is very worried.¡¿


    Qiao Ying: ¡¾Help me take good care of my brother. I¡¯lle back once I find them.¡¿


    Qin Hanyue was afraid they would lose contact again, so he quickly typed: ¡¾Give me your location. I¡¯lle to find you.¡¿


    Qiao Ying: ¡¾I¡¯ll let you know once it¡¯s confirmed. Oh right, send someone to take my car back.¡¿


    She was still thinking about her car at this time. One couldn''t tell if she was fearless or just had too much confidence. It was obvious she really liked this car - she didn''t even bear to sell it back when she needed to pay ck Water''s sry.


    The helicopter only flew for a little over three hours.


    Qiao Ying got off the ne with herputer. The watch''s location had already arrived at another city ahead of her.


    Qiao Ying continued her pursuit...


    There was no way Shadow didn''t notice the watch. The reason they kept it was to lure her into a trap.


    After chasing for two days and one night, they were already out of the country.


    The watch''sst location appeared in the western region of C Country. Then it stopped moving for over half an hour, goingpletely silent.


    C Country''s west?


    They really knew how to pick a spot.


    While heading to the airport, Qiao Ying dialed a number at the same time: ¡°Boss Lin? Long time no see. Can you help me with something?¡±


    Then, with Ye Si''s ck card, Qiao Ying chartered an entire ne and flew to the western region of C Country.


    Boss Lin moved quickly.


    Qiao Ying received a call back from Boss Lin while she was still on the ne.


    ¡°I only found the watch, no sight of the person. But there were indeed signs of life entering and exiting near the border in the west these past two days. My people are still searching.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Thanks.¡±


    Holding the watch, Boss Lin stroked the fur of the cat in his arms one stroke at a time, ¡°There¡¯s blood on the watch. Your friend is injured.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Mm.¡±


    Boss Lin: ¡°When will you arrive? Should I send someone to pick you up?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°No need.¡±


    Boss Lin: "It''s been so long since we''ve seen each other. At leaste overter so I can show you my cats."


    After the few hour flight, Qiao Yingnded. She was now in the western region of C Country.


    Qiao Ying took a taxi to where the watch¡¯sst location was and walked around, but didn¡¯t find any traces of Shadow.


    In a run-down alley, she found the spot where the watch had been discarded. There were only specks of dried blood left on the ground.


    This was a slum with rows of uneven, short buildings and dense poption. To find someone here would be like searching for a needle in the sea. Unless Shadow took the initiative to show himself.


    Fortunately, Shadow still needed Sack as a hostage to restrain her, so Sack''s life shouldn''t be in danger for the time being.


    But there were no guarantees about avoiding injury and torture. Not to mention Sack wasn''t the type to just docilely let them have their way.


    These Shadow dogs had lured her here then hid themselves. Were they scared?


    Qiao Ying wandered aimlessly following her instincts.


    The locals here paid close attention to her, this new face. Not sure what had happened, most of them hid inside their houses, warily watching her through windows or standing in doorways, not daring toe out.


    If this had been the past, they wouldn¡¯t have reacted so extremely. It was obvious something was very off here today.


    "The Duke is looking for someone. Tell the kids toe home and cooperate. Don''t make trouble."


    "Hope it has nothing to do with us."


    "He¡¯s looking for a few outsiders."


    "That¡¯s good then."


    asionally she would see opulently dressed elite guards searching aggressively for something.


    The Duke - referring to Boss Lin.


    These people were naturally Boss Lin''s men.


    And this upheaval was of course also caused by Boss Lin.


    Qiao Ying wandered aimlessly, trying to find some traces left by Shadow. Boss Lin called at this time.


    ¡°I¡¯m already here. You?¡±


    Qiao Ying heard a cat''s meow through her phone. She said, ¡°I don¡¯t have time to see your cats right now.¡± After a brief pause, ¡°Or your dogs.¡±


    ¡°But I¡¯m already here. Why don¡¯t I help you find your friend? This person is very important to you?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Why do you think I traveled this ridiculously long distance to get here?¡±


    Boss Lin: ¡°Maybe you came to visit me.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Then I¡¯d rather see your cats.¡±


    Boss Lin: ¡°Alright. I did you a favor, so can I make a request? After all this time, shouldn¡¯t you finally let me see your true face? Last time when you took something from my Lin Yuxuan, my boss there saw you and said you were very beautiful. But from his description, you don¡¯t look like what I imagined at all. You also seem younger.¡±


    Lin Cheng - the boss of Lin Yuxuan.


    Originally she had won Lin Yuxuan from him in a gamble. Later, before Qiao Ying disappeared due to Shadow extracting genes, she returned Lin Yuxuan.


    Qiao Ying: ¡°We can talk after finding him.¡±


    Boss Lin: ¡°Then I¡¯ll take that as your agreement.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to ask who caught my friend?¡±


    Boss Lin: ¡°From how you say it, the other party should be quite frightening. But I thought hard about it, and it seems there is no one that I would fear.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Then that¡¯s good.¡±


    So he wouldn¡¯tin she wasn''t gratefulter.


    Since Shadow refused to show himself, her blind searching would only waste energy.


    In any case, Shadow''s target was her, not Sack. Qiao Ying was toozy to let them watch her dance around aimlessly like a headless fly.


    She hated being led around by the nose.


    They would see who lost patience first.


    Qiao Ying left the slum and went to a slightly more prosperous district. Then she turned into a bar.


    After two days without rest, Qiao Ying found an empty seat at the bar counter and sat down, ordering herself a drink.


    She had just taken a sip when Qin Hanyue called.


    ¡°Any updates? Where are you now?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Still on Earth, still able to call you.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re still in the mood to joke. Looks like at least you¡¯re unharmed.¡± Qin Hanyue felt that Qiao Ying didn¡¯t want to tell him, didn¡¯t want him to go over either.


    ¡°Are you in a bar?¡± Hearing the noise in Qiao Ying''s background, he asked uncertainly.


    ¡°Mm.¡± Qiao Ying turned on the video and snapped a picture of her drink on the bar counter, sending it over to him.


    Qin Hanyue was silent for a bit after seeing it, but still said: ¡°I want toe find you. I know it¡¯s dangerous.¡±

 Chapter 199: Joe Shadow: All Must Die

    <h4>Chapter 199</h4>


    At this time, there was amotion at the entrance of the bar.


    More than twenty people who looked like the Royal Guards walked in.


    Qiao Ying took the opportunity to say to Qin Hanyue on the phone, "Wait for my message."


    Then she hung up the call.


    The noisy bar suddenly quieted down: "The Duke is looking for someone, please cooperate." They were here to investigate.


    They quickly sprang into action.


    The leader caught sight of Qiao Ying drinking by herself at the bar counter at a nce.


    "I haven''t seen you before, you don''t seem to be a local resident, where are you from? When did youe here? Do you have your ID card..."


    The leader came up and asked Qiao Ying questions in English.


    Qiao Ying took out her ID card that she carried with her and gave it to the other party.


    This ID card was reissued after Qiao Ying had lost weight. After looking it over, there was no problem, so the leader gave Qiao Ying her ID card back.


    And continued with the previous few questions.


    Pretty diligent, but at the moment Qiao Ying just wanted to sit quietly and have a drink, so she called Lin Cheng.


    "Boss Lin, you can call your people off."


    "Have you found your friend?"


    "No, I''m waiting for them to take the initiative to find me."


    "Okay, got it. Contact me anytime if you need anything."


    Qiao Ying had just finished the call when the leader hadn''t questioned Qiao Ying again yet, and the Bluetooth in his ear made a sound.


    The leader was responding to the person on the other end of the Bluetooth, while quietly sizing up Qiao Ying. Finally, he took a metal badge representing his identity from his body and handed it to Qiao Ying.


    "The Duke told me to give this to you. With this badge you can go in and out of anywhere freely."


    Then he left with his men.


    Not long after, Qiao Ying walked out of the bar with the badge.


    When Boss Lin''s people withdrew, the world calmed down again. She went to a restaurant to eat, after eating her fill she checked into a hotel to rest.


    Qiao Ying charged her phone and video called Qiao Yi.


    "How did you get hurt on your face too?" Qiao Ying saw a bruise on Qiao Yi''s fair and delicate face, and couldn''t help but frown.


    "If you get disfigured, how will you get married in the future."


    "Sis, you can still joke around at a time like this. Hurry up and have Qin ask Big Brother toe get you back, Big Brother Qin will go rescue Sack, how can you rescue someone as a girl? And Old Brother Bai said those people came specifically for you, it''s too dangerous." Qiao Yi was worried to death.


    Qiao Ying raised her brow: "Big Brother Qin? When did you start calling him that?"


    Qiao Yi wanted to say: You really know how to nitpick.


    "This morning..." As Qiao Yi spoke, she silently turned the camera to let Qin Hanyue, who was in the ward,e into view, hoping that Qin Hanyue would persuade Qiao Ying toe back.


    It was still afternoon in China at this time, on a weekday. Qin Hanyue was not at thepany, but was keeping vigil at the hospital instead.


    The two gazed at each other across the screen without saying anything for a moment.


    Just a while ago at the bar she had ruthlessly rejected himing to find her, and now seeing him, Qiao Ying rarely felt a little awkward.


    An indescribable feeling.


    It was still Qin Hanyue who broke this not so good atmosphere first, reminding her: "Be extra careful."


    There was no tantrum or unhappiness in his eyes, only worry.


    "Mm." Qiao Ying nodded slightly, without saying more.


    After hanging up the video, Qiao Ying felt a little depressed. If Qin Hanyue knew she was Xue Ying, would he still always worry for no reason like this?


    The next day, Qiao Ying went out as if nothing had happened, holding the badge in her hand. She could enter ces that were not open to the public.


    It was like she hade to travel.


    Even though she sensed someone stalking her in the dark, Qiao Ying didn''t take the initiative to attack, just waiting for the other party to dete first.


    For two days in a row, Qiao Ying strolled and sightseeing during the day, rxing at the bar at night. She didn''t look for them herself, nor did she ask Lin Cheng to help find them, as if she hadpletely forgotten about the existence of Sack.


    An Ying couldn''t make up her mind about her, and finally took the initiative to show up.


    In the bar,


    the heavy metal music was noisy, a mosh pit on the dance floor.


    Qiao Ying sat at the bar counter, when suddenly a gaze full of killing intent looked straight at her. So Qiao Ying looked over.


    She saw a man standing up there on the second floor, looking at her.


    Then he turned around and left.


    Qiao Ying finished her drink, got up and followed him.


    Qiao Ying was led all the way back to that slum, in an abandoned factory building, she saw the kidnapped Sack.


    A two-fingers thick rope tied Sack¡¯s hands, hanging Sack from the high corrugated iron roof.


    The other end of the rope was tied to the railing on the second floor.


    The person was motionless, life or death unknown. It was too high, and with the dim lighting, Qiao Ying could not see Sack¡¯s condition clearly.


    But underneath where Sack was, the spots and dots of dripping blood on the ground were visible. Qiao Yi said Sack''s arm had been stabbed by a dagger. Being hung so high like this, even if he didn''t die, in the end he would be disabled without medical treatment.


    Clearly, in this silent contest, neither side had won - Sack had been tortured, and An Ying had also failed to take advantage of Sack topletely restrain Qiao Ying.


    On the second floor viewing tform, two people stood.


    Yue Ying and Zhu Ying, old friends, whose abilities ranked just below Dao Ying.


    "Our leader wants to talk to you." Zhu Ying turned theputer screen in his hand towards Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying''s cold gaze retracted from Sack and lowered to look at the second floor.


    On the screen, a man appeared, sitting in a chair.


    The man¡¯s face had been technologically processed, his features blocked, only the silhouette of his upper body could be seen.


    But just from that silhouette alone, Qiao Ying also recognized him, An Ying¡¯s leader - JOKER.


    The man on the screen looked Qiao Ying up and down carefully, then spoke, "We finally meet." His voice had also been processed.


    At this moment Qiao Ying''s face was very cold, silently watching him.


    Seeing that familiar look in Qiao Ying''s eyes, JOKER felt surprised inwardly and said, "You and Xue Ying really look alike."


    With one sentence, all the An Ying assassins present were shocked.


    JOKER: "We have no enmity, your hostility towards my An Ying is because of Xue Ying? Did she make you do this?"


    Qiao Ying¡¯s clenched jaw moved slightly, fury burning.


    Seeing Qiao Ying silent, JOKER went on, "I regret Xue Ying¡¯s death very much, but that was her fate."


    "I don''t know what she told you, but no matter what she said, I think you should be clear about An Ying''s strength. I don''t want you as an enemy, maybe we can negotiate peace.¡±


    ¡°If we keep fighting like this, it will undoubtedly hurt both sides. What my An Yingcks least is assassins."


    "While you have family, ssmates, friends, a single ck Water mercenary was able to lead you here, leaving you no time for anything else. I can now send people to Yun City, Capital City, to kill everyone around you."


    "Why sacrifice yourself for a Xue Ying who is already dead? If one does not stand for oneself, Heaven''s wrath and punishment of earth will befall them. Think it over carefully.¡±


    It was negotiation, it was also threat.


    The unyielding Qiao Ying resented threats the most.


    She disdainfully sneered coldly, "You don''t even dare show your face, yet you dare threaten people?"


    JOKER: "You say it''s a threat? So you are determined to avenge Xue Ying?"


    "As enemies with the entire An Ying, are you sure?"


    Qiao Ying: "Before you guys caught Sack, I hadn''t thought of making the whole An Ying keep Xue Yingpany after death."


    The killing aura in Qiao Ying¡¯s eyes surged wildly, a dagger slipped out of her sleeve, her tone suddenly icy cold: "Now, you will all have to die!"

 Chapter 200: Joe is Blind; Can I help you Miss Joe

    <h4>Chapter 200</h4>


    As soon as she finished speaking, the dagger in Qiao Ying''s hand shot towards Bamboo Shadow on the second floor like a bullet from a exploding gun, carrying the momentum of thunder.


    The moment the dagger was thrown, Qiao Ying also rushed out like a shadow, stepping on the wooden table to leverage herself to leap upwards to the second floor.


    Bamboo Shadow dodged sideways, the de grazing past his forehead. When he looked back, Moon Shadow beside him was already entangled with the girl.


    None of them dared to underestimate Qiao Ying''s ability. They originally wanted to negotiate, having Sack as a hostage should have put Qiao Ying at a disadvantage. But unexpectedly, she attacked at the slightest discord.


    They really didn''t know if she didn''t care much about whether Sack lived or died, or if she simply didn''t put Dark Shadow in her eyes at all.


    Qiao Ying had killed so many of Dark Shadow''s core members, while they had only inflicted some superficial wounds on Sack.


    Seeing that Qiao Ying wanted to rescue the hostage, Bamboo Shadow immediately joined the fight.


    The two of them worked together to force Qiao Ying back down to the first floor.


    Below, seven or eight of Dark Shadow''s assassins swiftly joined in, surrounding Qiao Ying in the middle.


    In the dpidated factory, the thickyers of dust on the dim light bulbs emitted faint lighting, swaying slightly in the cold wind blowing in.


    Killing intent permeated the air.


    In all these years at Dark Shadow, and all those missions, there had never been a need for so many people to take action together.


    Bamboo Shadow: ¡°Why did Blood Shadow make you do this? Is she dead or alive?¡±


    Moon Shadow: ¡°Did Blood Shadow betray the organization?¡±


    Or was there some inside story they didn''t know about?


    Why would Blood Shadow harbor such deep hatred against Dark Shadow, and groom such a killing machine to deal with them?


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Betray your ass!¡±


    Qiao Ying cursed under her breath, then swiftly struck out towards the person on her left. In the sh, she seized his dagger, then unhesitatingly stabbed it into his neck without the slightest hesitation. Blood sprayed out.


    Then she kicked the assassin rushing forward, temporarily forcing him back. While dodging another¡¯s attack, she threw the corpse whose breath she had just cut off towards the other man, then rushed forward herself.


    It was another sh of her de.


    In a sh, there were already three or four bodies lying on the ground.


    The dagger was like a live weapon in Qiao Ying''s hands, unstoppable. Wherever it shed, it drew blood.


    Although they knew the two figures ck Spade A and Red Heart K as well as Mu Ying and the rest had died at Qiao Ying¡¯s hands.


    It was only after exchanging blows with her that Moon Shadow and Bamboo Shadow truly felt the disparity between them. Her speed was too fast, so fast that they simply couldn''t keep up.


    They only had a slight advantage in numbers.


    Yet in a sh, even that was gone ¡ª¡ª leaving only Moon Shadow and Bamboo Shadow.


    Moon Shadow was also a expert in cold weapons and excelled in closebat. Wielding a dagger, he closed in on Qiao Ying and crossed weapons with her.


    In the exchange, Qiao Ying shed open Moon Shadow¡¯s arm, then his shoulder, abdomen, waist and back...


    After a round, both Moon Shadow and Bamboo Shadow''s bodies were covered in bloody knife wounds.


    Qiao Ying on the other hand barely had a scratch, with only two small cuts from theirbined efforts.


    As their daggers were sent flying, the three began bare-handedbat. They were all assassins, so naturally they used killing moves. A moment of carelessness could easily result in a twisted neck.


    Qiao Ying sent Bamboo Shadow flying with a kick.


    Bamboo Shadow crashed heavily to the ground, spitting out blood. He looked at Moon Shadow being tormented by Qiao Ying, then raised his head to look at Sack hanging from the ceiling.


    Clutching his chest, he crawled up and hastily went up to the second floor.


    Just when Qiao Ying was about to finish off Moon Shadow, she suddenly saw Bamboo Shadow appear upstairs.


    Guessing what Bamboo Shadow was about to do, Qiao Ying immediately darted forward two steps. She kicked the dagger on the ground and sent it flying.


    But Bamboo Shadow dodged it.


    Qiao Ying swiftly took out the badge from her pocket and flung it out like throwing a flying dagger.


    The sharp edges of the metal badge cut Bamboo Shadow¡¯s hand, nailing itself into the wooden railing.


    But it still wasn¡¯t enough to stop Bamboo Shadow.


    Bamboo Shadow shed through the rope tying Sack to the railing in one swipe.


    Sack, who was hung from the ceiling, plummeted down rapidly.


    Qiao Ying kicked the nearby corpse away like kicking a sandbag. The flying corpse sessfully cushioned Sack¡¯s fall.


    Sack crashed onto the corpse.


    Just when Bamboo Shadow wanted to escape by jumping out of the window, clutching his wound, his shoulder was suddenly seized by a huge force that pulled his entire body back in.


    In that instant when he was pulled back in, Bamboo Shadow hurriedly scattered the white powder in his hand towards Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying reacted swiftly, turning her head sideways and closing her eyes to dodge, but some of the powder still got into her eyes, instantly causing a piercing pain.


    Damn it!


    Qiao Ying fiercely mmed Bamboo Shadow onto the ground, clutching his neck with one hand, forcing out her question: ¡°Where is the antidote?¡±


    Bamboo Shadow red resentfully at Qiao Ying: ¡°There is none.¡±


    The next second, a ¡°crack¡± rang out as Qiao Ying snapped his neck.


    Qiao Ying searched Bamboo Shadow''s body thoroughly but did not find any antidote.


    It was very rare for Dark Shadow''s assassins on missions to carry the antidote for a poison that is for self-protection.


    Qiao Ying stood up, pulled out the badge from the railing, then went downstairs to check on Sack.


    Moon Shadow had already escaped when Qiao Ying was distracted saving Sack just now.


    The drug took effect quickly. Qiao Ying''s vision progressively blurred.


    She felt his carotid pulse ¡ª he was still alive, but his pulse was a little weak


    Cutting apart the ropes on Sack¡¯s wrists, she checked his pulse again. She lightly patted Sack''s face.


    ¡°Sack?¡±


    But she couldn''t wake him up.


    Looking around, the lighting was so dim. She spotted her phone that got flung out during the earlier fight. Qiao Ying went over to pick it up.


    However, the phone was already broken from the fall and couldn¡¯t be switched on.


    She stuffed the unworkable phone back into her pocket.


    Qiao Ying''s sight wentpletely dark.


    Qiao Ying stood still, adapting for a moment. Her face showed no panic at all.


    She turned around, locating Sack¡¯s direction, and walked towards him.


    Counting her steps mentally, after about ten meters or so, she squatted down and reached out, urately touching Sack.


    Propping Sack up, she pondered how they could get out.


    Leaving the factory was no issue, but where do they go after?


    Most residents living in this slum could barely afford meals, so borrowing a phone from them to call Boss Lin would probably be quite difficult.


    After thinking it over, Qiao Ying decided that randomly kidnapping someone for help to send Sack to the hospital might work best, albeit a little rude.


    Just then, she heard approaching footsteps.


    More than one person.


    Unable to see, Qiao Ying had no choice but to heighten her vignce.


    She "looked" towards the direction of the entrance, one hand reaching into her pocket for the bloody badge within.


    The people entered.


    Then she heard a familiar voice: ¡°Miss Qiao?¡±


    The voice was rather familiar.


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Teng Yan...?¡±


    Teng Yan¡¯s voice carried a hint of a smile. ¡°Miss Qiao, so it really is you.¡± He looked at the few corpses on the ground.


    He kindly asked: ¡°Do you need any help, Miss Qiao?¡±


    One dayter,


    Sack woke up in the hospital.


    Gritting through the pain, Sack tried sitting up, surveying the unfamiliar surroundings. He recalled what happened back at the factory.


    He remembered being hung from the ceiling, and had a brief moment of lucidity where he saw Qiao Ying rush in to rescue him.


    Where was she now?


    Sack pulled out the IV drip from the back of his hand, and threw aside his nket, about to get off the bed to look for people.


    But he was discovered by a nurse who came to change his dressings. The nurse made him get back into bed and hooked him up to the IV again.


    Sack asked her about Qiao Ying''s whereabouts.


    However, they didn''t speak the samenguage.


    The nurse called for a doctor toe over, and a few of them together tried to restrain Sack.


    Anxious, Sack pushed the doctor away forcefully.

 Chapter 201: Qiao Ying: Blind, no problem; His Grace Lin Cheng;

    <h4>Chapter 201</h4>


    With severe injuries on his body, Sack was being held back by the medical staff.


    He was so anxious that he yelled loudly: "Get lost, stop blocking me!"


    Just as the medical staff were at a loss and about to give the patient a sedative, a cold female voice rang out lightly.


    "What''s the fuss? Don''t you want your hands anymore?"


    Sack instantly quieted down and looked up at the door.


    "Be quiet in the hospital." Qiao Ying''s tone eased up a lot.


    Sack looked at the person from head to toe, made sure she was fine, and heaved a long sigh of relief in his heart. As his nerves rxed, he suddenly felt the pain from his injuries was unbearable. With the doctor''s help, he went back to the hospital bed.


    After the doctors and nurses left,


    Qiao Ying at the door took a step inside, holding onto the door frame.


    Her actions were slightly slow.


    Seeing her strange behavior, Sack couldn¡¯t help but hold his breath as he looked directly at Qiao Ying¡¯s unfocused eyes.


    Qiao Ying''s eyes were not looking at Sack, but at the hospital bed.


    She was just facing it, not looking at it.


    Sack recalled her abnormality when she first entered, walking very slowly, every step seemed to be trying.


    All her movements showed unnaturalness.


    Sack realized something. His heart tightened instantly as he stared closely at Qiao Ying''s seemingly normal beautiful eyes.


    "...What''s wrong with your eyes?"


    Hearing the voice to locate, Qiao Ying¡¯s eyes followed from the hospital bed to Sack¡¯s face. "Oh, I''m blind, no big deal."


    She spoke lightly with an easy tone, stating it inly in one sentence.


    Sack was stunned.


    The streets were gorgeous and morous.


    European-style buildings could be seen everywhere.


    Dragging his injured body, Sack walked on the outer side of the street, letting Qiao Ying walk on the inner side. He paid attention to the passing vehicles while watching Qiao Ying''s footsteps.


    The two had just left the hospital.


    Sack was badly injured, but his legs could still walk. However, his arms were strained from being hung from the ceiling, which was very ufortable. He gave Qiao Ying his less injured arm as a crutch¡ªQiao Ying held his arm and followed his pace.


    Although the two walked slowly, no one could tell that Qiao Ying was blind.


    A beautiful and exquisite medieval European carriage barely scraped past Sack, who was injured and less mobile, nearly hitting him.


    The white horse was frightened and whinnied, kicking its hooves to a stop. Inside the carriage, the young noblewoman was shaken and steadied herself. She then scolded Sack and Qiao Ying angrily.


    Qiao Ying frowned slightly.


    After looking at Qiao Ying first to see she was fine, rage burned in Sack as he was about to pull the person in the carriage down.


    At this moment, more than a dozen luxury cars suddenly appeared, surrounding the carriage and Sack. Passersby didn¡¯t dare to get close.


    Sack immediately shielded Qiao Ying behind him to protect her.


    He looked warily at those luxury cars.


    Sensing Sack¡¯s nervousness, Qiao Ying wanted to say that she was only blind, not disabled, and it didn¡¯t affect her ability at all.


    The young noblewoman in the carriage had just grabbed the whip from the butler¡¯s hand, intending to punish the two people who had startled her carriage horse.


    "Meow~" a cat''s meow rang out.


    Qiao Ying gently patted Sack¡¯s arm. "Our people."


    Before the young noblewoman could whip out her whip, she recognized the luxury cars and felt astonished in her heart.


    A car door opened, and a young man came out of one of the cars, holding a beautiful pure white Maine Coon cat in his arms.


    "Duke? What are you doing here?" The young noblewoman quickly put away the whip in her hand, gathered up her skirt and got off the carriage.


    "Miss Alice? What were you going to do to my honored guests?¡± Lin Cheng''s eyes were indifferent as he looked at the young noblewoman.


    "Honored guests?" The young noblewoman looked at the injured Sack and the Asian girl being protected behind Sack.


    She panicked in her heart and quickly exined, "Misunderstanding, I didn''t know they were Your Grace¡¯s honored guests, I sincerely apologize."


    Lin Cheng was toozy to listen to her exnation. "This horse is disobedient. It has to be well trained so that the beast won''t harm anyone."


    "Your Grace is right. I''ll take the horse back right away for proper training." The young noblewoman got back into the carriage again and fled in panic.


    Lin Cheng then looked at Qiao Ying. With his usual cold and aloof pale blue eyes, he looked Qiao Ying up and down, from her face to her entire being. Then doubt crept into his brows.


    Hiss~ She doesn''t look the same.


    "I remember you didn''t look like this." He said.


    "Although you wore a mask and hat at that time, I remember your eyes." They were fox-like eyes, extremely beautiful and seductiveziness.


    They shouldn''t be the harmless almond eyes now.


    Her height was also wrong. At that time, she was almost as tall as his lips. Now she seemed shorter.


    Of course, if she had height-increasing insoles before, then he took back what he said. Voices could also be changed through surgery or voice changers.


    But there were still many differences from his imagination.


    Such as age for example.


    Four years ago, she must have been at least 17 years old.


    But now she didn''t look older than 18 or 19.


    Even if she looked young for her age, he took back what he said. If he had to forcibly exin all these, there would be reasons to find.


    However,


    "Eye shape can be changed through surgery, but eye expression can''t." Lin Cheng seemed to be talking to himself, and seemed to be asking her.


    Qiao Ying: "Nonsense, I''m blind now. What kind of eye expression do you want?"


    Lin Cheng was stunned for a moment. "Your eyes...?"


    He stared at Qiao Ying''s eyes, "I said howe you''re not looking at me all this time."


    Qiao Ying: "Do we have to chat in the middle of a busy street?"


    Lin Cheng smiled apologetically. ¡°Get in the car.¡±


    The convoy drove towards the Duke Manor.


    "Why didn''t you wait for me at the hospital? Or did you want to secretly slip away?" Lin Cheng''s indifferent eyes gazed at the fair and beautiful face of the girl.


    Although beautiful, there were too many differences from his imagination.


    In his imagination, she should have been an exquisite, gorgeous and a little sexy charm. Not this kind of innocent beauty.


    Qiao Ying: "If I wanted to sneak away, would you still get to see me?"


    Lin Cheng: "You¡¯re right¡ªwhat¡¯s your name? I said the real name. You should be able to tell now, right?"


    "Qiao Ying."


    Lin Cheng tasted the name in his mouth. "Qiao, Ying."


    He savored it carefully.


    He asked again: "What happened to your eyes?"


    "I was poisoned."


    "I have the best doctors in C Country in my manor."


    "They can¡¯t cure it. I can cure myself."


    Lin Cheng was quite interested in Qiao Ying¡¯s medical skills. He smiled, "Really amazing."


    "Would you like to pet my cat? It was just six months old when it saw youst time. Now it has grown up."


    "Meow~"


    "It seems to still remember you."


    The cat in Lin Cheng''s arms was well-kept, exuding the same aristocratic temperament as Lin Cheng, with sea blue eyes staring at Qiao Ying.


    Like master, like cat indeed.

 Chapter 202: The more Qin Han rushed here: How did you know it was me

    <h4>Chapter 202</h4>


    Nestled among the few castles with thergestnd area in the wealthy district were Duke Lin Cheng''s manors.


    Qiao Ying set foot on the expensive, soft carpet.


    "Woof woof!" Came the barking sound, and a ck and brown figure darted out, followed by several servants.


    Sack looked closely and saw a scrawny dog run over, first circling Lin Cheng twice, then rubbing against Qiao Ying''s feet, and then rubbing towards him.


    This was the Western-suited tycoon among dogs - the Poodle.


    Sack looked at the servants who had chased after the dog and came out, feeling a sense of speechlessness. He could only say that he did not understand the hobbies of the rich.


    A dog with several servants, it''s even more precious than the young master.


    "This is Kante''s puppy. Kante is the poodle you saw. This is Kante''s eldest son, named Sack."


    "What?" Sack immediately turned to look at Lin Cheng.


    Sack had an ugly expression, incredulous, as if doubting that he had misunderstood. This made Lin Cheng puzzled.


    Lin Cheng: "Is there a problem?"


    Qiao Yingughed: "Name collision."


    She squatted down and listened for the sound, touching the head of "Sack".


    The dog Sack immediately sat down, panting his tongue out, and let Qiao Ying touch him obediently.


    Sack, who had the same name as the dog, reacted strongly. His wounds were already painful, and this anger made them even more painful.


    But Lin Cheng said to Sack: "You two really have a fate."


    These words made Sack want to hit someone. If this person wasn''t Qiao Ying''s friend who had helped them, Sack would have turned around and left immediately.


    "It seems to like you very much. It just so happens that you now need a guide dog. Let Sack apany you for a few days."


    Although she couldn''t see, just thinking that a dog had the same name as Sack made Qiao Ying unable to hold back herughter.


    She could imagine Sack''s lovely angry look.


    So Qiao Ying involuntarily raised her face to "look" at Sack next to her.


    "Shall I take you to see my other cats and dogs?" At this moment, there was an additional hint of a desire to share in Duke Lin''s indifferent eyes towards Qiao Ying.


    Everyone in C Country knew how much Duke Lin loved his cats and dogs.


    "See? How to see?" She was blind.


    Lin Cheng: "No need to see, just listen and touch."


    Qiao Ying: "Let''s talk about it after my eyes get better."


    As the two were talking, there was a "bang" and the sound of a body mming to the ground.


    "Sack?" Qiao Ying immediately turned around and reached out to touch.


    "Fainted from anger? No way, right? I''m not bothered that my dog has the same name." Lin Cheng looked at Sack who suddenly copsed unconscious on the ground.


    Qiao Ying: "Stop talking nonsense and help."


    Lin Cheng waved his hand to call the servant to carry Sack to the room.


    After dinner.


    Lin Cheng found Qiao Ying again: "I only found two of those medicines you wanted, and that needle is also hard to find."


    "It''s too difficult to find Chinese medicines in C Country. Can western medicine be used instead? Or if you can wait, I''ll have someone bring it over from China."


    "No need to be so troublesome." Qiao Ying took out the new mobile phone that Teng Yan had given her and handed it to Lin Cheng, "Help me dial a number."


    The things in her broken phone, including contacts, had not been transferred yet. She only took out a SIM card.


    Lin Cheng took the phone and dialed the number Qiao Ying reported, then gave it back to Qiao Ying.


    The call was answered very quickly, and Qin Hanyue''s voice came through.


    Lin Cheng did not leave. Qiao Ying did not respond to Qin Hanyue first, but asked the person to go out: "Mr. Lin wants to listen?"


    Lin Cheng smiled: "I''ll leave now. Have a good rest."


    Qin Hanyue listened to the man''s voiceing from the phone.


    Lin Cheng held the cat and said to Sack, who was squatting at Qiao Ying''s feet: "Listen to Miss Qiao''s words, don''t run around."


    "Woof."


    thoughtfully closed the door for her after instructing the maid.


    After the person left,


    Qiao Ying brought the phone to her ear: "Qin Hanyue?"


    ~


    Qiao Ying was more sensitive than ordinary people. Although not as well trained as her previous life, her own strength was still there, not much worse off, so Qiao Ying quickly adapted to the darkness.


    Qiao Ying had a bad temper. For many things, she herself was an impatient person. Losing sight was something hard for anyone to ept.


    Not to mention her, a killer.


    So even though she had adapted, she was inevitably irritable.


    Fortunately, the dog that Mr. Lin borrowed was quite good at taking care of people''s moods.


    The dog Sack performed his duties conscientiously. Qiao Ying was quite convenient to move around in the huge castle. It was just that there were too many ornaments in the castle, plus the winding corridors, which always made her feel hindered.


    Early morning, at the dining table.


    Lin Cheng chatted: "The piece of jade you left with Lin Yuxuan is quite rare. Was it a gift?"


    "Yeah."


    Lin Cheng: "You said earlier that you had something to do and gave Lin Yuxuan back to me. Have you finished what you were busy with now? Do you want Lin Yuxuan again?"


    Qiao Ying: "I don''t have any reason to ask for something I sent back. Moreover, I hate dealing with these things the most. Taking some shares and taking dividends is more convenient."


    Lin Cheng: "It sounds to me like you''re implying something in the second half of what you said."


    Which made the previous words seem very contrary.


    Qiao Ying smiled: "Is there?"


    She thought, I don''t want money and power for nothing.


    Lin Cheng: "I also have no reason to ask for something I sent out. I will take care of Lin Yuxuan for you. You just collect the money."


    Qiao Ying: "Then thanks."


    Lin Cheng: "Still not admitting it."


    Qiao Ying did not deny it.


    Lin Cheng looked at the time: "I have something important to do and need to go outter. I will try my best toe back before your friend arrives."


    Qiao Ying thought about it: "You go about your business. It''s best if you don''t bother receiving my friend personally."


    But Lin Cheng said, "I still want to meet your friend very much."


    He immediately got up and put the cat in his arms into Qiao Ying''s arms: "Please help me keep an eye on it - serve Miss Qiao''s meal well."


    After instructing the maid, Lin Cheng left.


    After breakfast, Qiao Ying went to see Sack.


    Sack was restless. Lying in bed for half a day would kill him.


    Not only was the dog Sack smart, he knew quite a lot, especially loved ying with balls. So Qiao Ying let the dog Sack perform to entertain Sack.


    Qiao Ying threw the ball out and the dog Sack picked it up immediately. He was overjoyed with y.


    It directly angered Sack, who had been somewhat depressed, angering him to the point of not wanting to pay attention to her.


    Qiao Ying couldn''t helpughing out loud.


    After 4 p.m. in the afternoon, Lin Cheng still hadn''t returned.


    Qiao Ying was sitting idle in the lobby on the first floor, looking as if she was waiting for someone.


    Dusty Qin Hanyue was led in by a servant. Seeing Qiao Ying squatting in front of the sofa petting the dog''s head to apany the dog in ying.


    Qin Hanyue walked over with big strides. The girl in front of the sofa didn''t notice him. When she heard the movement, she raised her face to "look" at the source of the sound.


    The eyes that couldn''t focus "looked" at where the sound came from.


    Qiao Ying: "Qin Hanyue?"


    Qin Hanyue slowed down his pace and squatted down in front of her. His eyes were fixed on Qiao Ying''s eyes as he adjusted his breathing and asked softly, "How did you know it was me?"


    Qiao Ying: "I recognize your footsteps."


    Although it wasn''t the usual steady pace, but hurried rare strides, and it was on the thick carpet, it was still quite recognizable.

 Chapter 203: Qiao Ying: Need a personal trial needle test medicine, Qin Hanyu: I come

    <h4>Chapter 203</h4>


    Qin Hanyue looked at the girl''s eyes, just about to say something, when he heard her ask: "Do you know what this dog is called?"


    She stroked the dog''s head over and over, her tone revealing some interest, but her expression was still indifferent, just like when she had called him yesterday to chat, extremely calmly telling him that she had gone blind.


    Although she said it could be cured, this astonishingly strong psychological quality still impressed Qin Hanyue.


    Qin Hanyue wondered what on earth could make her tense up even a little.


    But Qiao Ying''sposure and indifference also reassured Qin Hanyue, who had been worried all along.


    Qin Hanyue: "What''s it called?"


    Qiao Ying slightly raised the corners of her mouth: "Its name is Sack."


    "Woof!" As soon as it heard its own name, the dog Sack barked right away.


    Qin Hanyue''s thoughts were not on the dog. Hearing this name, he was stunned for a moment beforeughing.


    "What does Sack think of that?"


    "Furious."


    Qiao Ying got up from the floor and sat back down on the sofa.


    Qin Hanyue reached out to help her, but she clearly didn''t need assistance for such a small thing, she could do it herself.


    The cat that had been lying next to her also got up, stepping elegantly onto Qiao Ying''s legs and curling up in herp.


    Qin Hanyue sat down on the sofa as well, subconsciously ncing at the cat before looking back at Qiao Ying: "Let me see your eyes."


    Perhaps because she couldn''t see him and there was no eye contact, she didn''t feel awkward or anything facing him. Qiao Ying raised her face to let him look: "Go ahead and look."


    When she looked at people, she rarely scrutinized them or peered too deeply. To put it arrogantly, she was dismissive.


    To most people her gaze seemed cold, but whatever they felt, Qin Hanyue didn''t find it cold. On the contrary, he found it leisurely and casual.


    This was the first time Qin Hanyue had "stared" at her so brazenly.


    He couldn''t help but reach out, wanting to touch her thin eyelids, but Qiao Ying spoke up: "See anything?"


    Qin Hanyue lowered his hand, shaking his head slightly. Remembering that Qiao Ying couldn''t see, he quickly answered verbally: "No signs of poisoning."


    Qin Yan ced therge bag of medicinal herbs on the table.


    "Miss Qiao, Old Master Ming personally picked all these medicines himself. Please take a look to see if they¡¯re right.¡± Qin Yan opened each bag one by one.


    He thought to himself: This absolutely cannot go wrong. Qin Yan didn''t even dare imagine what would happen if his idol lost her eyesight.


    A top hacker gone blind was like a soldier losing his gun, a kitchen losing its wok, or SpongeBob losing Gary.


    If X really went blind, not only would he go crazy, but the entire hackermunity would lose it.


    "Let me get them for you." Qin Hanyue picked up each parcel of herbs and ced them into Qiao Ying''s palm one by one.


    Qiao Ying brought them to her nose and smelled them carefully.


    Confirming they were all correct, Qiao Ying asked: "Where are my needles?"


    Qin Hanyue: "They''re in my pocket. Do you need them now?"


    Qiao Ying stroked the cat in her arms without answering right away.


    ¡°Is anything else missing?¡± Qin Hanyue was getting anxious.


    ¡°Well, I still need someone to test the needles and medicine on. Many of these medicines contain toxins, so it has to be someone with excellent physical fitness, otherwise they probably couldn¡¯t withstand my experiments.¡±


    Qin Yan was shocked. "Using live human trials? And it sounds really dangerous." It sounded terrifying.


    Without any hesitation, Qin Hanyue immediately said: "I''ll do it."


    Qin Yan: "Young Master..."


    Qin Yan became frantic and quickly asked Qiao Ying: "Miss Qiao, what would happen if there was a slight mistake?"


    "Best case you¡¯d go blind, worst case you¡¯d lose your life. The experiment process will be quite unpleasant too, so it has to be someone who can endure pain."


    Upon hearing this, Qin Yan became even more anxious: "Young Master can''t do this. If something happens to you then all is lost. Let me find someone else for Miss Qiao''s experiments."


    Qiao Ying: "Not just anyone is suitable. This experiment is inhumane, so if possible I don''t want to wrongfully take innocent lives."


    Qin Yan: "Just give me some time, I¡¯ll definitely find someone satisfactory to Miss Qiao."


    Qiao Ying: "I think your assistant Qin is very suitable."


    Gasp!


    Qin Yan: "Huh? Me?"


    Qin Yan was dumbfounded: "Didn''t you say you didn''t want to harm the innocent?"


    Qiao Ying: "I¡¯ll do my best to keep your assistant Qin alive. If he¡¯s extremely unlucky, at least he and I know each other, so I¡¯d feel less guilty about killing an acquaintance versus a stranger.¡±


    Qin Yan: Is she even speaking like a normal human being?


    "Miss Qiao, I''m afraid I don''t quite meet the requirements. Don''t be fooled by how sturdy I look, actually I''m very out of shape and my physical fitness is below average. I''d probably kick the bucket after just two needles, the experiment wouldn''t produce any results." Qin Yan chickened out, resisting the thought with his entire body.


    Just then he saw Qin Hanyue turn his head and nce coldly at him.


    With just that one look, Qin Yan¡¯s fate was no longer his to decide. Qin Yan put away his pained expression of ¡°desperately wanting to live¡±.


    He said: ¡°Miss Qiao, I¡¯ll do it.¡±


    Whether he agreed or not, either way it was death, so Qin Yan felt utterly hopeless.


    Besides, he definitely could not let the Young Master actually do it.


    Qin Hanyue: "If you''re disabled, the Qin family will support you for life. And if you unfortunately lose your life, I¡¯ll provide your family with a pension."


    Qiao Ying: ¡°I¡¯ll remember you, Q.¡±


    With just a ¡°Q¡± from his idol, Qin Yan instantly felt his hot blood pumping. Even if they made him spill his guts all over the floor right now he¡¯d be willing.


    Qin Yan gantly sacrificed himself: ¡°Miss Qiao, you are the hope and future of the hackermunity. My small sacrifice is nothing.¡±


    Qiao Ying said to Qin Hanyue: ¡°Give a bit more for the pension.¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°Okay.¡±


    She then asked Qin Yan: ¡°Any unfulfilled wishes?¡±


    Qin Yan: "......"


    He nervously swallowed his saliva: ¡°Miss Qiao, as you said earlier, is there a possibility that I could make it through? Although I¡¯ve always been quite unlucky."


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Then I wish you good luck.¡±


    Qin Yan wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.


    Luckily Lin Cheng returned at that moment, otherwise pitiful Qin Yan didn¡¯t know what other state they might frighten him into.


    The little dog Sack immediately ran over to greet its owner.


    Lin Cheng walked into the living room: ¡°Has your friend arrived?¡±


    Qin Hanyue looked at the other person, his obscure gaze sizing him up. At the same time he stood up and extended his hand: ¡°Qin Hanyue.¡±


    Knowing that this man was the one who had spoken with Qiao Ying on the phone yesterday, the ¡°Boss Lin¡± Qiao Ying had mentioned, Lin Cheng shook his hand without reservation, also unabashedly looking him up and down. ¡°I knew Miss Qiao¡¯s friend wouldn¡¯t be any ordinary person.¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°The Duke¡¯s great name is also renowned to me.¡±


    Lin Cheng smiled slightly. He circled around Qin Hanyue and bent down to hug the cat in Qiao Ying¡¯s arms.


    Seeing his move, Qin Hanyue felt a little ufortable inside.


    But he didn¡¯t know what kind of rtionship this Lin Cheng had with Qiao Ying, so he couldn¡¯t say anything.


    As if sensing it, Qiao Ying took the initiative to pick up the cat from him, also rather displeased as she said: ¡°No sense of boundaries.¡±


    The difort in Qin Hanyue¡¯s heart instantly vanished.


    Lin Cheng: "Hm?"


    He was just hugging a cat, so how was that overstepping boundaries?


    Carrying the cat, Lin Cheng nced at the things on the table: "The medicines arrived? How long will it take to fully cure her eyes? I¡¯m still looking forward to seeing them healed."


    Qiao Ying: "This poison isn''t hard to solve, it just takes some time to purge it all out from my system."


    "Not hard to solve? You know how to cure it?" Qin Yan, who had just been prepared to settle his unfinished business and even figured out his burial spot, immediately looked towards Qiao Ying.


    Hadn''t she just said live trials were required?


    Qiao Ying: "I was just joking with you guys earlier to lighten things up after seeing how worried you were."


    Qin Yan: "......"


    Joking? Lightening things up?


    It was joking and rxing at his expense, wasn¡¯t it?!


    These two heartless people. And here he had been so sincere.


    Duped over and over, every single day was something different. Qin Yan felt that his IQ had been insulted multiple times, damaging his self-confidence.

 Chapter 204: Qiao Ying pulls off her collar: "Are you thirsty" Qin Hanyue: "... no"

    <h4>Chapter 204</h4>


    In the room,


    Qiao Ying sat on the sofa, preparing to give herself shots.


    Yesterday, Qin Hanyue originally wanted to bring Older Ming over, but Qiao Ying did not let him. Although she was blind, it did not hinder her much from giving herself shots. It was just more troublesome and took more effort.


    She was familiar with this poison. If she let Older Minge, she would have to teach him bit by bit.


    Qin Hanyue took out the needle pack from his coat pocket and carefully handed the needles Qiao Ying needed to her: "Be careful."


    Qiao Ying held the needle, first touched the acupoint with her finger, then gave herself the shot.


    Qin Hanyue quietly handed her needles without daring to say any extra words to disturb her.


    Giving herself shots while blind, and being so calm from beginning to end, she was probably the only one in the world who could do it.


    Even Qin Hanyue, who had seen a lot in the world but did not understand medicine, thought she was really amazing. Besides, there was a saying that doctors do not treat themselves.


    Because her eyes could not see, she gave herself shots slower than usual, one by one.


    The toxin was in her eyes. Most of her shots were around her eyes or her head, more than ten shots in a row.


    Suddenly she pulled open one side of her cor, exposing her left shoulder.


    She told him: "Hold it for me."


    This sudden action caught Qin Hanyue off guard. Her slender neck waspletely exposed, and Qin Hanyue looked at therge swath of fair and delicate skin on her cor, her beautiful corbone, and the ck bra strap on her shoulder. His face was slightly stiff as he subconsciously tightened his jawline.


    But his hand was already helping, fixing her cor for her.


    Qiao Ying tilted her head slightly, stabbed needles into her neck and shoulder with one hand, and her hand giving herself shots touched his hand holding her cor several times.


    When he handed her needles earlier, their hands inevitably touched too.


    They were close to each other, the room was quiet, and Qiao Ying vaguely heard the sound of him swallowing saliva, so she asked, "Are you thirsty?"


    Qin Hanyue''s heart shuddered, and his fingers holding her cor subconsciously tightened, "...No."


    Qiao Ying said nothing more.


    Qin Hanyue felt that these few shots took an unusually long time.


    After thest shot, Qiao Ying moved her sore arms, then said, "Why do you not speak the whole time?"


    Qin Hanyue held her cor, "...I didn''t dare distract you."


    Qiao Ying: "Noments after seeing me as a guinea pig?"


    Qin Hanyue: "Hearing that this poison is not difficult to solve, I naturally breathed a sigh of relief, but I also regret not being able to do anything for you."


    Qiao Yingughed without saying anything: Businessmen really know how to talk.


    Qin Hanyue: "Are there any other injuries on your body?"


    Qiao Ying: "No."


    The two knife wounds were not deep and could be ignored.


    "That''s good then."


    At this time, Qiao Ying said, "There will be opportunities for you to y your role in the future." Probably because she could not see, she spoke more casually.


    And Qin Hanyue no longer avoided anything. His gentlemanly manners were also thrown out the window as his eyes just stared straight at Qiao Ying.


    Of course he was looking at her face, not anywhere else he shouldn''t.


    His gaze was lingering and greedy.


    Hearing Qiao Ying''s response, Qin Hanyue smiled contentedly, "I hope it won''t be the kind of role where I''m experimented on to save you."


    She joked, "Even if human experiments were done, Third Master Qin would not be allowed to participate personally."


    Being called "Third Master Qin" made Qin Hanyue lose his smile. He was a little helpless.


    "Other than not being able to see, does your eye have any other difort?" he asked softly.


    Qiao Ying: "No."


    There was some soreness, but it was bearable.


    "Woof!" The dog, who had been sitting quietly to the side, barked at the two, as if calling for attention after being ignored for too long.


    Qin Hanyue nced at the dog and tried asking Qiao Ying, "Is this Lin Cheng on the same level as Ye Si and Cheng Jinyan?"


    It was obvious they were not as close as Ye Si and the others.


    Qiao Ying: "He came here once before, I met him and made a bet with him. We can barely be considered friends."


    Qin Hanyue nodded slightly and asked curiously, "What did you win?"


    Qiao Ying: "There is a jade shop called Lin Yuxuan in China that nobledies love to go to. There are branches in the capital too. Have you heard of it?"


    Qin Hanyue: "I''ve heard a little about it - he lost Lin Yuxuan to you?"


    Qiao Ying: "Yes."


    Qin Hanyue: "When can we make a bet too? I have quite a lot at stake."


    Qiao Ying was interested: "Like what?"


    Qin Hanyue: "God''s Arms, Arkencroft''s arsenal, I guess you''d like both. Cough - and what you saidst time too."


    Qiao Ying: "What I saidst time?"


    What did she sayst time? What did that cough mean?


    Qin Hanyue did not say it out loud, but reminded her, "But I have one request, Qin Yan should not be included."


    Understanding what he was talking about, Qiao Ying couldn''t help but raise her eyebrows slightly and asked the crucial question: "Do you want to win or lose?"


    Qin Hanyue: "Winning is losing, losing is winning."


    Qiao Ying: "Mr. Qin''s mouth is quite good."


    Qin Hanyue: "Hm?"


    What does she mean?


    Lin Cheng came to ask about Qiao Ying''s condition and call them for dinner after timing it.


    Qiao Ying had already put away her needles.


    Qin Hanyue went to open the door and the two met and nodded to each other.


    Lin Cheng: "Dinner is ready, let''s have dinner first." Then he left first.


    Qin Hanyue: "Thanks for the trouble."


    Qiao Ying had already groped her way to stand behind Qin Hanyue. Qin Hanyue turned around, held her arm, and led her out.


    Lin Cheng looked back and saw it.


    He thought: He has no manners just hugging a cat from her arms, yet she doesn''t say anything when her friend directly leads her away.


    Too angry to bear, Lin Cheng said, "No manners."


    Qin Hanyue nced at him.


    Qiao Ying: "You talk too much."


    Sack, the dog who had been guiding Qiao Ying for two days, saw that his job had been snatched away and he was no longer needed. He anxiously ran circles around the two, barking at Qin Hanyue from time to time.


    Lin Cheng shook his head at the dog and also said, "No manners."


    "Woof!"


    At the long dining table.


    Lin Cheng sat in the main seat, Qiao Ying sat to his left, and Qin Hanyue sat next to Qiao Ying.


    Just after handing needles to Qiao Ying, he was now serving her attentively like a servant.


    As soon as the dishes were served, he reported them all to Qiao Ying first, asking her which ones she wanted to eat. He kept handing her chopsticks and picking dishes for her.


    "I''ve removed all the small bones," Qin Hanyue put the deboned fish into a spoon and brought it to Qiao Ying''s hand.


    At home in the Qin family, they had always followed the rule of no talking during meals. Qin Hanyue led by example. But now, he even asked Qiao Ying if she would eat the green onion in the dish.


    He practically just needed to feed it into Qiao Ying''s mouth.


    Behind them stood seven or eight serving servants who were nowpletely useless.


    It was as if Lin Cheng was the one who didn''t belong in his own home.


    Lin Cheng: "I didn''t ask before, is this friend a male friend or a boyfriend?"


    Upon hearing this, Qin Hanyue did not look at Lin Cheng, but looked at Qiao Ying instead.


    Qiao Ying: "I didn''t realize Duke Lin is such a gossip."


    Lin Cheng: "I only gossip about you. Plus, your ''no manners guy'' this afternoon made me really unhappy. I won''t feel bnced unless you say the same about your friend here."


    Qiao Ying: "Let''s see, this is our second time meeting, right? What are you unhappy about?"


    Lin Cheng: "Then let me ask, how many times have you met your friend here? Or to put it another way, how many times do I need to meet you before I can be as ill-mannered as him?"


    Qin Hanyue reminded: "Duke Lin, mind your words and actions."

 Chapter 205: You haven’t taken a bath" "You want help"; Qin Hanyue to Qiao Ying do homework

    <h4>Chapter 205</h4>


    ¡°I didn''t say anything, why are you getting impatient already - has Miss Qiao felt Mr. Qin''s feelings yet?¡± Lin Cheng looked at Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying: ¡°People''s mouths are soft, but I¡¯m not one to stand on ceremony. I don¡¯t mind letting Chairman Lin feel my ¡®feelings¡¯ for a bit.¡±


    Lin Cheng smiled: ¡°Don¡¯t get me wrong, I just wanted to ask if I should arrange for you two to be in the same roomter, or...separate?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Tsk.¡±


    Lin Cheng: ¡°You¡¯ll hurt Mr. Qin¡¯s feelings like this.¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°No need for you to worry on my behalf, Duke.¡±


    Lin Cheng realized he had said too much. He pouted: ¡°Alright, I talked too much.¡±


    They were willing to fight each other, happy to take the punches.


    ¡°Mr. Qin will have to try harder. But I¡¯m afraid this may be a case of the flower having meaning and the flowing water being heartless. I wish you sess in embracing your beauty sooner.¡±


    Qiao Ying''s wrist moved slightly, barely able to restrain the urge to fling the spoon in her hand at him.


    Qin Hanyue calmly said: ¡°I do need to try harder, but feelings are voluntary after all. No matter the oue, I¡¯d be willing from my heart. But thanks for your blessings anyway.¡±


    Making Qiao Ying hold back the urge to hit Lin Cheng with the spoon.


    He was single-minded, yet had to butt in excessively. Lin Cheng had gotten the worst of both worlds. The cat in his arms seemed to be hungry, tapping its small paws on the dining table and meowing. Lin Cheng gently patted the furry head of the cat.


    ¡°Really no sense of appropriateness.¡±


    It was unclear whether he was talking about the cat or himself.


    He then shut up and ate his meal.


    After the meal, Qiao Ying handed her new phone to Qin Hanyue for him to help log into her WeChat ount. As soon as he logged in, the phone rang with messages for half a day.


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Summarize the main points.¡±


    Qin Hanyue nced through them roughly - there were messages from Cheng Jinyan, Ye Si, White Eagle Huo Chengdong, their ss group chat, Principal Zhang, Older Ming, and many more.


    He picked out the key ones to tell her: ¡°Xiao Yi wants to see Sack. I¡¯m going to check on him too anyway.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Then let¡¯s go.¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°Do you know which room we can find him in?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Sack can guide us.¡±


    The dog Sack got to be useful again, immediately leading the way.


    Qin Hanyue held Qiao Ying by the arm to bring her upstairs. This castle was truly enormous with winding stairs and corridors like a maze.


    After walking for over ten minutes, they finally arrived at Sack¡¯s room.


    As soon as Qin Hanyue opened the door, the dog Sack charged in and kept wagging its tail enthusiastically at the Sack on the bed, being much more excitedpared to Qin Hanyue. Even though Sack still had a ck look on his face towards it.


    ¡°Third Young Master.¡± Qin Yan who was standing by the window watching the scenery immediately turned around.


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°Didn¡¯t I ask you to help decoct medicine? When did you run over here?¡±


    Qin Yan: ¡°The medicine finished decocting. I just followed the servant to send it to Miss Qiao¡¯s room. I was passing by Sack¡¯s room here and thought we¡¯re all family, so I came in to take a look.¡±


    Family? Qin Hanyue didn¡¯t say anything more to Qin Yan.


    Upon hearing about video calling with Qiao Yi, Sack immediately turned his face away: ¡°I won¡¯t watch. What¡¯s there to see.¡±


    Qin Hanyue made a video call to Qiao Yi on Qiao Ying''s phone. The other end quickly picked up.


    Sack: ¡°I said I don¡¯t want to look.¡±


    Sack directly pulled up the quilt to cover his own head.


    Qin Hanyue held up the phone helplessly and told Qiao Ying: ¡°He hid under the quilt.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Not cute at all. Dog Sack is more obedient - let''s look at it then, it¡¯s also called Sack.¡± Qiao Ying squatted down on the ground and stroked dog Sack''s head.


    Qin Hanyue turned the camera towards the dog.


    Qiao Yi was very worried about Qiao Ying and Sack earlier, but felt much more assured now upon seeing that Qiao Ying was still in the mood to y with dogs.


    Under the quilt, hearing Qiao Ying tease the dog, Sack was angered nearly to death.


    After staying for a while, Qin Hanyue reminded Qiao Ying to return to her room to drink medicine.


    Qiao Ying needed to have shots at least once a day. Also, since Sack wasn¡¯t able to move around, they decided to stay at Lin Cheng¡¯s for a period of time before going back.


    Lin Cheng arranged for Qin Hanyue to stay in the room next to Qiao Ying¡¯s.


    After Qiao Ying drank the medicine, she said: ¡°We rushed on the road for so long, rest early.¡±


    Qin Hanyue brought warm water over for her to rinse her mouth, worried: ¡°You haven¡¯t showered yet. Can you handle it yourself?¡±


    Qiao Ying raised her brow, no hesitation: ¡°You n to help?¡±


    Even silver-tongued people would be easily stumped when met with Qiao Ying¡¯s such blunt way of speaking. Qin Hanyue: ¡°Cough... I meant help with fetching clothes, running the bath water and such.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°There are servants.¡±


    Qin Hanyue sat down on the sofa: ¡°I¡¯m not tired yet and it¡¯s still early. I¡¯ll stay a while longer.¡± He looked at Qiao Ying.


    The two of them were wordless for a moment, seemingly blind to each other yet staring intently at one another at the same time, so neither felt there was any awkwardness.


    Qin Hanyue just quietly watched her, worried she might feel bored, so he found a conversation topic: ¡°Saved my number to your new phone?¡±


    Qiao Ying handed her phone to him.


    Qin Hanyue took it over, opened contacts, and recalled something.


    He asked: ¡°Then yesterday when you called me...you still remembered my number?¡±


    Qiao Ying directly admitted: ¡°Yeah.¡±


    Qin Hanyue smiled silently. He started saving his number and saw the notes column. He asked: ¡°What about the notes column? Was it ¡®Mr. Qin¡¯ previously? Keep the same as before or change it now?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Since you asked in this way, then change the name.¡±


    A corner of Qin Hanyue¡¯s lips turned up slightly as he typed: ¡°Alright.¡±


    He then took out his own phone and found Qiao Yi¡¯s number in his contacts to save onto Qiao Ying¡¯s phone too.


    And coincidentally, in his contacts list, one of the people previously noted as ¡°Miss Qiao¡± had at some unknown point long changed the notes.


    Right after saving the numbers, Qiao Ying received another WeChat message.


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°It¡¯s from the ss advisor.¡±


    Qiao Ying casually responded: ¡°What did it say?¡± She didn¡¯t actually care in her heart.


    Only now did Qin Hanyue open WeChat to check the message: ¡°It¡¯s about assignments. And you¡¯ve already missed quite a few group assignments beforehand.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°I can¡¯t see, so can¡¯t do them.¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°Let me do them for you then.¡±


    Qiao Ying turned her face towards him: ¡°You¡¯ll do my assignments?¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°You understand it all anyway. For you, assignments are just to ensure you don¡¯t fail the course, not really a task, right?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Then go ahead.¡±


    Freebor, why would she refuse.


    Qin Hanyue took out aptop and started doing PPT slides for Qiao Ying¡¯s assignment.


    Qiao Ying sat to the side, listening to the keyboard sounds, chatting casually to ask: ¡°What was your university major?¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°Economics, also did a dual degree in Law.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Did you study hard?¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°I had already learned all this knowledge by the time I was 15. When I studied at Peking University, I only went to campus a few days each month.¡±


    Qiao Ying: Just as expected.


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°Compared to you, you are indeed the better student.¡±


    Qiao Yingughed scoldingly: ¡°Oh shut up.¡±


    The sounds of typing on the keyboard continued. Qiao Ying: ¡°After graduating so many years ago, did you expect there woulde a day you¡¯d do assignments for college freshmen?¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°My four years of college, other than one graduation thesis, I basically didn¡¯t know what assignments were. Experiencing this now is quite interesting.¡±


    The ss advisor sent another message, asking when she could return to school and that assignments must bepleted.


    Qin Hanyue replied on her behalf.


    Qiao Ying: ¡°If the ss advisor knew the person on the other end of the phone was you, Third Young Master Qin...doing assignments, I wonder what her reaction would be.¡±


    Connecting these two phrases...


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°What about it?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Quite funny.¡±


    The servant came to help her shower, only assisting with removing clothes, running bath water and the like before standing guard outside the door awaiting further order.


    Qin Hanyue remained in the living room continuing to do her assignment.


    Qin Yan sent a message needing Qin Hanyue to start a video conference call. The conference content had already been sent over, quite important and urgent too.


    Qin Hanyue replied: ¡¾No time, doing homework¡¿

 Chapter 206: Qiao Ying wears a nightdress; Hold hands

    <h4>Chapter 206</h4>


    Doing homework?


    When Qin Yan saw the message Qin Hanyue sent back, he tried toprehend it with all the knowledge he had learned in his life. But he still couldn''t quite understand the correct meaning.


    "Homework? What''s that?"


    Isn''t that a term students use? Did he make a typo?


    Qin Yan was about to call him to ask what he meant, when he suddenly realized something: "Miss Qiao?" Is he doing homework for Miss Qiao?


    "I almost forgot again that Miss Qiao is a student."


    Indeed, even the most awesome hacker genius has to do homework.


    So the Third Master is doing homework for Miss Qiao?


    Why does that sound so funny?


    The Third Master would really do anything for Miss Qiao.


    He''s really lovesick, putting asidepany matters to do homework for Miss Qiao. If he manages to date her in the future, would he just stop going to work entirely for dates?


    Definitely! Qin Yan already had the guy figured outpletely.


    Qin Yan called another assistant.


    "The Third Master is doing homework, he''s busy. Qin Yuchen will be in charge of the first half of the meeting, let everyone prepare."


    "Doing homework?" The assistant was confused.


    What''s this new vocabry? What does it represent? I''m really falling behind the times, am I going to be abandoned by the era?


    Upon receiving Qin Yan''s message, Qin Yuchen was also puzzled.


    Even knowing that Third Uncle was pursuing Miss Qiao, and that Miss Qiao was a student, he couldn''t connect the implications.


    The dignified and stern Third Uncle he knew would never possibly do something like homework for someone.


    Qin Yan hung up the phone: "Get used to it early, it''ll benefit you guys. I can''t be the only one to experience this."


    After all, the Third Master didn''t need to exin to him what he was busy with, so Qin Yan had reason to suspect he was doing it on purpose.


    "He''s already showing off before even dating her, who knows how he''ll be once they actually date. He''ll probably announce it whenever they hold hands."


    After her shower, Qiao Ying came out: "Still not done?"


    Qin Hanyue looked up: "Almost."


    The clothes Qiao Ying was wearing, including what she had on at the moment - an ivory white nightgown - were prepared by Lin Cheng.


    The skirt was slightly wide, reaching to her calves, revealing slender, fair legs. There was a thin strap tied into a bow at the neckline, and simr ties on the sleeves, with intricate and elegant patterns on the dress.


    In Qin Hanyue''s eyes, this was decidedly little girl''s clothing, which made Qiao Ying appear even smaller.


    In all the time he''d known her, Qin Hanyue had never seen her wear a dress.


    She usually dressed casually, practical clothes without ir, as convenient as can be, very low-key.


    With assistance from the servant, Qiao Ying returned to sit on the sofa.


    The skirt hem rose to her knees as she moved.


    Qiao Ying: "Let''s do the rest tomorrow."


    Qin Hanyue came back to his senses, his voiceing out hoarse: "It''s...done now."


    He sent thepleted PPTs to the teacher.


    Qiao Ying: "That was fast."


    Qin Hanyue didn''t respond. After a while his gaze moved to Qiao Ying''s face, only to see two translucent beads of water clinging to her ear tucked behind her hair, contrasting beautifully with her fairplexion.


    He was silent for a moment, then reached out and gently pinched her ear.


    Her ear was very soft.


    Qiao Ying tilted her head slightly, "looking" at him: "What is it?"


    Qin Hanyue''s thin lips moved faintly: "Nothing."


    His fingertips gently wiped away the droplets, and Qiao Ying felt the spreading moisture on her ear, aware of his actions.


    The mood, somewhat subtle just then, was disrupted by several rings from the phone.


    Qiao Ying''s gaze unconsciously turned toward the phone.


    Qin Hanyue also retracted his hand, he picked up the phone to check the message for her, taking the chance to regainposure.


    "Your teacher is praising you, hoping that when you return to school you can use these two PPTs to give a lecture to your ssmates." Qin Hanyue said.


    Qiao Ying: "Do you want to ept for me?"


    Have him give the lecture.


    Qin Hanyue asked back: "Should I ept for you?"


    Have her give the lecture.


    The two were like bickering children.


    Qiao Ying: "You can try."


    Qin Hanyueughed, conceding defeat: "Let me help you back to your room."


    Lin Cheng was hugging a cat, followed by several pedigree cats and the Doberman named Sack sharing the same name as Zac.


    The dog Sack was like an overbearing mom, running around the few cats around Lin Cheng, afraid one might fall behind.


    It was like they were out for a stroll. Strolling inside the castle.


    Just then Lin Cheng happened to saunter over here and saw Qin Hanyue emerging from Qiao Ying''s room. His tone was neither heavy nor light, as if talking to himself: "I said from the start, one room is enough."


    He didn''t wait for Qin Hanyue''s response after speaking, just hugging the cat as he continued on his way.


    "Woof!" The dog Sack barked at Qin Hanyue, then looked at Qiao Ying''s door. He stood there staring at Qin Hanyue for a while. Then went back to tending to those cats.


    Outside the castle the scenery was excellent, with expansive gardens and over a dozen gardeners busily working. All this belonged to Lin Cheng.


    In the two days since moving into the castle, Qiao Ying had stayed inside the entire time due to her eyes.


    Afraid she felt cooped up, after breakfast the next day Qin Hanyue took Qiao Ying outside the castle for some fresh air.


    Qiao Ying asked: "Have you been to Country C before?"


    Qin Hanyue: "I''vee a few times on business, but was always in the eastern region, never the west."


    Qiao Ying: "The architectural style and local conditions of east and west differ greatly, shall I take you out to see?"


    With Yueying badly injured, she had surely already fled Country C. Anying knew she was with Lin Cheng, naturally she wouldn''t waste effort staking her out. She was certainly recuperating and lying in wait domestically for Qiao Ying''s return.


    So Qiao Ying boldly took Qin Hanyue outside with her.


    The car exited the castle.


    Once downtown on the bustling streets, Qin Hanyue got out and walked around to open Qiao Ying''s door for her, thoughtfully shielding the top of her head with his hand, afraid she couldn''t see and might hit her head on the roof.


    The streets were filled with peopleing and going.


    Qin Hanyue gripped Qiao Ying''s arm as they walked among the crowds.


    Qin Yan followed from a distance in his car.


    "Woof!" Dog Sack sat in the passenger seat staring intensely as Qiao Ying disappeared into the distance, somewhat agitated, incessantly scratching the seat with his paws.


    Seeing how antsy he was, Qin Yan was a little scared: "You won''t...bite people, right?"


    "Woof!"


    Qin Yan shrank back nervously. When they went out, this dog had directly leapt into the driver''s seat, sitting in the passenger seat. No matter what, he refused to get down.


    So Qiao Ying brought the dog along.


    Qin Yan thought to himself, what if this dog bites meter? Can I fight back?


    He felt like this dog was more valuable than him!


    And at that moment, Lin Cheng was scouring the castle looking for the dog, with even Sack''s mother and several siblings helping search...


    In the end, he even checked the surveince footage.


    The streets were bustling with people. Qin Hanyue described the sights for Qiao Ying as they walked, while also watching her footsteps.


    She didn''t seem to mind, not interrupting him at all.


    A couple walked toward them hand in hand, chatting happily about something, even exchanging a sweet kiss right on the street.


    Qin Hanyue''s big hand gripping Qiao Ying''s arm tightened briefly, then he released Qiao Ying and instead took her hand in his.


    His chatter didn''t cease, as if it was an inadvertent hand hold.


    The moment their hands met, there wasn''t much nervousness in his heart, because he seemed to know she wouldn''t resist.


    Everything was like water flowing to a stream, natural and effortless.


    Suddenly, Qiao Ying halted.

 Chapter 207: Take Qin Hanyue to kill the four sides in the casino; Third Master is taken bad

    <h4>Chapter 207</h4>


    Qin Hanyue looked back at Qiao Ying who had stopped: ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°What is that across the street?¡±


    Qin Hanyue followed her gaze to look over: ¡°It looks like a casino - Barat, barat.¡±


    The sign was huge and the building was magnificent.


    There seemed to be an altercation at the entrance between some gamblers who had lost money and the casino staff, resulting in a physical conflict. It didn''t escape Qiao Ying''s ears.


    Qin Hanyue could see that Qiao Ying was intrigued.


    Was she in the mood for this again?


    Qiao Ying looked at him and suddenly asked, "Mr. Qin, what''s the most outrageous thing you''ve done from childhood until now?"


    Qin Hanyue: "Nothing."


    Qiao Ying: "You must have gone to entertainment clubs for business meetings before, right?"


    Qin Hanyue: "No. Even when discussing business, I''m the one who chooses the venue, and we only go to legitimate establishments."


    Qiao Ying: "You''ve never even gone to a bar? You had a Western education before college. Didn''t you go out and have fun with kids your age on weekends?"


    Qin Hanyue: "I never had anything inmon with people my age from a young age, so I don''t really need entertainment to bnce out life."


    Qiao Ying thought to herself: He really is a serious, straightced workaholic.


    Knowing that Qiao Ying liked to have fun much of the time, Qin Hanyue changed his tune: "Mainly because I never met friends who I could really have fun with."


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Your life must be really dull and boring -e gamble some money with me, will you?"


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°Sure.¡±


    Qin Yan watched the two walk into the casino and couldn¡¯t help but worry: ¡°The young master is going to be led astray by Miss Qiao...¡±


    The casino was huge and luxurious. There was even a bar inside that served food. It was clearly the biggest casino in town.


    Even in broad daylight, there were quite a few people inside.


    As Qin Hanyue led Qiao Ying in, their superior looks and remarkable temperament immediately attracted quite a bit of attention.


    A woman dressed in a sexy bunny girl outfit walked by them carrying a tray of drinks for the gamblers, throwing Qin Hanyue a flirtatious nce as she swayed her hips. But she was ignored.


    Qiao Ying smelled a waft of perfume pass by and asked: ¡°See something?¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°A person.¡±


    He saw Qiao Ying¡¯s mouth curl up slightly, looking as if she had already guessed what had transpired. Had she been to casinos before? She seemed to know the workings of them so well.


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Let¡¯s go see what looks fun to y.¡±


    Qin Hanyue led her over to a gambling table. Qiao Ying listened for a while to know what game they were ying.


    ¡°Barat, originating from France, is a card game that uses 3-8 decks with each deck consisting of 52 cards, shuffled together...¡±


    ¡°Texas Hold''em, poker...¡±


    They went around to several gambling tables, and there wasn¡¯t a game she didn¡¯t know.


    As Qin Hanyue listened to her exin the rules, he stared at her intently: ¡°Since when did you learn to gamble?¡±


    Jingyan Cheng didn¡¯t seem like she would y these games. The only possibility was that she must have yed them with Yesha.


    Qiao Ying: ¡°I know how to kill andmit arson, so why would gambling be difficult?¡±


    Qin Hanyue was speechless.


    After looking around, most of the games involved probability, and with a bit of brains it wouldn''t be hard to win. Qiao Ying told him to try his hand at it.


    Qin Hanyue exchanged some chips.


    He brought Qiao Ying over to a gambling table with few people.


    ckjack, 21 points - the rules were simple. The goal was to get 21 points in your hand or beat the dealer. More than luck, this game tested your daringness at whether you would keep drawing cards.


    The dealer and other yers looked at these two Asian faces.


    One of them said in French: ¡°This is my first time seeing someone bring a girlfriend to gamble.¡± Another echoed his sentiments.


    Qin Hanyue put out his chips.


    The croupier dealt the cards.


    Qin Hanyue picked up his cards and told Qiao Ying his score.


    Both of them had vastly superior intelligence quotients that would overwhelm others, and since they both understood probability, plus their boldness, with Qiao Ying seemingly an old hand at gambling, if these two coborated, they could easily bankrupt this casino.


    On top of that, with luck on their side, Qin Hanyue won over dozens of rounds consecutively.


    Even if he originally had low scores, Qin Hanyue, who was adept at understanding human psychology and turning situations around in the business world, could still easily reverse the situation. Analyzing the cards in hand, observing the dealer¡¯s expressions, calcting probabilities - everything came easily for Qin Hanyue.


    Qiao Ying sat to the side, flipping two chips up and down in her hand. In front of her on the table was a pile of colorful chips.


    The dealer¡¯s forehead was drenched in sweat. The gazes of the casino staff next to him were also gradually turning hostile as they kept exchanging looks with the dealer.


    More and more people gathered around the gambling table. People were now standing behind and around Qiao Ying.


    Qin Hanyue took off his coat and put it on Qiao Ying, as if silently dering something. This action made the few people standing close to her tactfully back away a little.


    Feeling bored, Qiao Ying said: ¡°Let¡¯s switch tables.¡±


    The two gathered up their huge pile of chips and went off to try their luck fleecing money at another table.


    Seeing them walk away, the dealer let out a huge sigh of relief as he wiped the sweat from his brow.


    But the dealer at the next table was about to fall victim.


    Craps - dice. The rules were simple: bet big or small. Below ten points was small, above eleven points was big.


    Beginners purely relied on luck, veterans analyzed the scores based on the dealer¡¯s technique, while experts listened for the scores. Qiao Ying belonged to thetter group.


    As soon as she sat down at the gambling table, Qiao Ying didn''t rush Qin Hanyue to ce his bet. Instead, she listened to a few rounds, asked Qin Hanyue for the scores, and with that she basically understood what technique this dealer was using.


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°Bet big or small?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Thirteen points, three four six, big.¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°You can even hear the scores?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°You¡¯ll also be able to after listening more.¡±


    Since they were here for Qiao Ying to have fun anyway, Qin Hanyue didn¡¯t care about winning or losing. He directly pushed out over half of the chips in his hand and bet big.


    Since they had already caught the attention of the casino from the previous table, the gamblers here were all people who had followed them over from thest table.


    Seeing Qin Hanyue¡¯s confident betting, the dealer''s heart leaped to this throat. Many gamblers followed suit with their bets.


    The dealer rolled the dice. Qin Hanyue looked over.


    Three four six, thirteen points - big.


    It was exactly the same as what Qiao Ying had said.


    Marveling to himself, Qin Hanyue looked at the doubled amount of chips and couldn''t help but ask: ¡°Is there anything in this world that you don¡¯t know how to do?¡±


    Qiao Ying responded without any modesty: ¡°Your sister here is omnipotent.¡±


    Qin Hanyueughed out loud: ¡°Sister?¡±


    He recalled what had happened at the airport when they returned from Acklin thest time, when that tactless person had imed that they were siblings.


    Qiao Ying shot back: ¡°Brother, ce your bet.¡±


    Clearly she was also remembering that incident and using it to tease him.


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°Guess again?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Two three three, eight points, small.¡±


    Every single one of Qiao Ying¡¯s guesses was urate. It was a good thing Qin Yan wasn¡¯t here, otherwise he would surely have been shocked speechless.


    And then he would take out his little gold reserve and follow them to strike it rich.


    After several rounds, Qin Hanyue was also starting to pick things up by ear. Qiao Ying let go of the reins and let him y on his own.


    Although he couldn''t urately deduce every score like Qiao Ying, with a fifty percent chance of guessing big or small correctly, it was hard for him to lose.


    By now gamblers from all over had gathered around this table, following the two¡¯s bets, everyone making a fortune.


    The gamblers were excited and regarded the two as money gods.


    Every single one of the two¡¯s gambles resulted in a win.


    When lunchtime rolled around, Qiao Ying had yed enough.


    So Qin Hanyue pushed all of his remaining gambling chips forward in one go, betting small, preparing to leave after this round.


    The gamblers all followed suit with their bets, choosing small.


    An all-in bet with all chips on the line caused everyone to hold their breaths in suspense.


    The dealer and his assistant exchanged a nce.


    The dealer''s hand naturally reached below the table, pressing a hidden button.


    The dice tumbled around in the cup.


    The scores changed from ¡°two two four¡± to ¡°five five five¡±. Qiao Ying¡¯s ears twitched slightly.


    Qin Hanyue didn¡¯t notice anything off, but the dealer and his assistant¡¯s subtle exchange of nces and the hand suddenly feeling around on the table caught his attention.


    In gambling, the house wins nine times out of ten. Qin Hanyue didn¡¯t believe for a second that they were trying to make an honest living with a casino of this size.


    Just as the dealer was about to reveal the dice.


    Qiao Ying called out in French: ¡°Wait.¡±

 Chapter 208: Tear down your casino; You are confused.

    <h4>Chapter 208</h4>


    When Qiao Ying spoke, Qin Hanyue immediately knew something was wrong. The croupier''s hand that was about to reveal the dice stopped, and he looked at Qiao Ying as his nerves tensed: "Is there a problem?"


    The gamblers surrounded threeyers inside and threeyers outside also looked at Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying said to Qin Hanyue: "Betting on triples, it''s three fives."


    In addition to betting big or small, yers can also "bet on triples."


    Betting on triples refers to when three dice roll the same number.


    Although the odds are small, the payout is big.


    The banker can''t afford to lose, so he cheated.


    The Mandarin Qiao Ying spoke, they didn''t understand. They just saw Qin Hanyue move all his chips from "small" to the middle of the gambling table.


    When the gamblers saw his action, they looked at each other in disbelief.


    Let alone the tiny odds of three dice rolling the same number. Gambling rules state that once a bet is ced, it cannot be changed.


    How could Qiao Ying not know this rule?


    The banker said: "Bets cannot be changed once ced."


    Qiao Yingzily replied in fluent French: "You can cheat but we can''t change bets?"


    The gamblers were shocked: "Ah? Cheating?"


    They immediately took back the chips on the table.


    "Little girl, you have to be responsible for your words. We can see this is your first time here. Do you know whose site this is?" the banker threatened Qiao Ying.


    Unfortunately, he wasted his efforts, Qiao Ying was blind...


    Qiao Ying: "I don''t care whose site this is. I''ll give you two options, reveal fairly or I''ll tear down your casino."


    Banker: "You two clearly came here to make trouble, didn''t you? Since you entered the casino, you''ve won every bet. We didn''t suspect you of cheating, yet you say we cheated."


    Qiao Ying: "If it isn''t three fives inside, do what you want with me."


    The banker looked calm on the surface but was shocked inside.


    How did she know there were three fives inside?


    "You said it, if there aren''t three fives inside..." The banker didn''t finish speaking.


    Qiao Ying interrupted him: "Take your hands off the table. No one else move either."


    The banker''s hands froze right as he was about to secretly manipte the dice. His assistants were also watched by everyone.


    A gambler close by reached out to reveal the dice but was blocked by the banker. This immediately caused suspicion.


    "Why can''t we reveal the dice? Do you have a guilty conscience?"


    "Did you really cheat? Damn it, I lost so much money here. We''re reporting this to the Duke!"


    "The dice must be revealed today!"


    The gamblers were numerous and aggressive as they mored.


    The casino manager appeared with his thugs. He came over to Qin Hanyue: "Our boss invites you two."


    Qin Hanyue: "Is he preparing to bribe us or take care of us by force?"


    The invitation was obviously a trick.


    Although everyone knew what would happen if they went, this was the first time the manager had encountered someone asking so directly.


    The manager smiled coldly: "He just wants to make friends."


    Qin Hanyue emotionlessly took a chip from Qiao Ying''s hand and said while fiddling with it: "You can apologize after paying us back first."


    As he spoke, he suddenly threw the chip powerfully. It struck and overturned the dice cup, revealing the dice''s numbers: three fives.


    An uproar ensued: "It really is three fives. The girl bet right. They did cheat!"


    Everyone was agitated.


    The manager was experienced with these situations. His boss was a local tycoon with good ties to nobles and royalty, so even being openly caught cheating didn''t faze him.


    He ordered his thugs in a sinking tone: "Bring our two guests upstairs."


    A thug immediately moved to grab Qiao Ying. Before he touched her, she calmly broke his wrist and kicked him to the ground where hey unmoving for some time.


    The scene instantly descended into chaos.


    Qin Hanyue kicked away two men closest to Qiao Ying and quickly said to her: "I''ll handle this, just stay here and wait for me."


    He was worried she would get hurt.


    More and more thugs poured out of the casino. Qin Hanyue shielded Qiao Ying as he took them out one by one.


    The manager who had been punched crawled up from the floor. Seeing how capable Qin Hanyue was, he spat out bloody saliva and pulled out a gun, pointing it at Qin Hanyue: "Damn Asian!"


    Qin Hanyue knocked out thest man. Held at gunpoint, he stood still and said: "10 o''clock, two points ahead."


    Qiao Ying: "Dodge."


    Qin Hanyue shifted sideways as a metal badge whizzed past his arm toward the manager.


    The badge became a de that slit the manager''s shoulder, sttering blood everywhere.


    The manager painfully swung his gun-wielding hand to the side. Before he could react, Qin Hanyue had already dashed up and kicked him flying out of the casino onto the street.


    Qin Hanyue pulled the badge out of the wall and returned it to Qiao Ying after looking at it. He helped her stand up: "Let''s go."


    Qiao Ying: "We haven''t exchanged the chips yet."


    Qin Hanyue: "I''ll go bring the manager back."


    Qiao Ying: "No need, we''ll get it ourselves."


    Qin Hanyue thought and said: "That would be robbery."


    Although they deserved to be paid for the cheating, there was a difference between beingpensated voluntarily and looting the cashier themselves.


    Qiao Ying: "What, are you afraid of ruining your reputation? I have no reputation to lose. I''ll get it myself."


    Qin Hanyue: "My reputation in the capital isn''t that great either."


    He held Qiao Ying''s hand and walked to the cashier''s counter. They exchanged the chips for themselves.


    In a car across the street, Qin Yan and dog Sacks were staring at each other when the dog suddenly barked at the casino.


    Qin Yan looked over and saw a crowd gathering at the entrance.


    It must be Miss Qiao!


    They got into trouble again right? They won so much that the casino couldn''t pay out so Miss Qiao took action?


    That was undoubtedly the case. There was no way they lost and refused to pay.


    The dog pushed through the spectators, catching their attention with its dazzling cor.


    "It''s the Duke''s dog." Everyone looked around but didn''t see Lin Yao.


    Taking advantage of the opening Sacks created, Qin Yan rushed toward the casino and saw a man lying on the ground. Just as he did, Qin Hanyue appeared with Qiao Ying, carrying arge package.


    Upon closer look, it was a huge bag of euros.


    A travel duffel overflowing with money, the zipper barely closed.


    Qin Yan was dumbfounded: "I''ll be damned..."


    Did they just rob the casino?


    Master Qin, how could you do this?


    Have you lost your mind! You''ve fallen low!


    If Master Qin hears about this, he''ll give you a beating! Think of your reputation! Your reputation will be ruined! Qin Yan panicked and pped his thigh.


    Just then Qin Hanyue threw him the bag of money.


    Qin Yan quickly caught the "loot": "Young Master, Miss Qiao, what did you two do?"


    There were witnesses all around!


    Qin Hanyue: "Expand Miss Qiao''s horizons."


    Qiao Ying: "Doesn''t seem to rte much to me."


    She only wanted to add some color to his dull life, to show him some delight he hadn''t experienced. She didn''t expect this ident.


    Qin Yan hurried after them hugging the money: "What should we do with this money?" He felt like throwing away the hot potato.


    Qin Hanyue: "Bonus for you."


    Qin Yan''s eyes went round in an instant. He hugged the money tightly and immediately smiled: "Brilliant thinking, Young Master, Miss Qiao!"


    Jackpot! Following the Young Master is pure bliss!


    "Woof!"


    Looking at Sacks, even the dog seemed cute to Qin Yan.

 Chapter 209: Qin Han is more and more kidnapped; Qiao Ying: Mr. Qin’s love affair is not shallow Ah

    <h4>Chapter 209</h4>


    The two people came to the restaurant.


    Qin Hanyue found a window seat and got the person settled in nicely.


    "I''m going across the street to buy something, I''ll be right back," said Qin Hanyue, then he headed out of the restaurant.


    Qiao Ying thought to herself: Couldn''t he just call Qin Yan to go buy it?


    Across the street from the restaurant was a cake shop. Qin Hanyue went inside to take a look around, and picked out the most expensive and nicest looking one.


    Carrying the packaged cake as he walked out of the store, suddenly seven or eight cars rushed over surrounding Qin Hanyue. The car doors opened, over ten dark muzzles of guns pointed towards him.


    Inside the restaurant, Dog Zax squatted obediently on the floor, staring at Qiao Ying, panting with his tongue out, making sounds from time to time to let Qiao Ying know he was by her side, extremely clever.


    Dog Zax noticed the situation at the cake shop across the street. It stood up to take a look, and saw Qin Hanyue being taken away by some people.


    It watched as the cars left, then calmly squatted back down to continue watching Qiao Ying, with no intention of letting out a bark or two to alert Qiao Ying.


    It didn''t care at all whether Qin Hanyue lived or died.


    In fact it even gloated a little.


    At this time Qin Yan was still sitting beautifully in the car counting money...


    Qin Hanyue was taken captive.


    It didn''t take a genius to know that the people from the casino hade for revenge, their speed was quite fast. To openly wield guns and capture someone in broad daylight, the casino owner behind the scenes was definitely not an average person.


    Soon, the cars drove into a luxurious private manor, inside which stood an extravagant castle.


    With guns constantly pointed at his forehead, Qin Hanyue was yelled at to get out of the car upon arriving.


    To think that he, the prestigious Third Master Qin, when had he ever suffered this kind of treatment.


    The castle master was dressed splendidly. In this medieval style grand castle, he had somewhat the air of royalty and nobility.


    The castle master was the casino owner behind the scenes.


    Also present was the casino manager who had been kicked out by him.


    The casino manager was extremely emotional, the hatred and fury in his eyes looked about to spew out. Swearing obscenities, he snatched a gun from one of his underlings and wanted to first cripple one of Qin Hanyue''s legs.


    The castle master stopped the manager.


    The castle master had a daughter. Upon hearing that her family''s casino had been smashed up by two Asian men, no matter what she insisted on meeting and teaching them a lesson herself, wanting to tie them to her carriage to be dragged through the streets.


    But when she saw Qin Hanyue, the woman was stunned.


    The castle master was a local tycoon, an intelligent man. Based on Qin Hanyue''s looks and temperament, he knew that this opponent was no ordinary person, so he refrained from rash actions.


    The castle master was very prudent, especially in dealing with Asians, because their most powerful Duke was half Asian himself. Having been ruled by the Duke for years, they harbored both hatred and fear towards Asians on a subconscious level.


    "So you''re the one who smashed up my casino? What''s your name?"


    Qin Hanyue finally had a chance to speak. He was toozy to tell them his background, and simply said, "I''m from Duke Lin''s mansion."


    On the way here after being captured, his phone in his pocket had buzzed twice. That must have been Qiao Ying calling him.


    He was anxious to call Qiao Ying back.


    The casino manager was eager for revenge. "Sir, don''t let him fool you. Asians are the best at spewing lies. I say we kill him directly."


    "What proof do you have?" The castle master ignored the manager.


    Qin Hanyue: "Shall I have him personally tell you?"


    He reached towards his pants pocket, indicating that he wanted to take out his phone.


    The castle master''s daughter looked at the calm and unruffled Qin Hanyue, and her heart beat faster and faster.


    Under her father¡¯s tacit consent, Qin Hanyue took out his phone, and identally pulled out the badge along with it.


    He had yet to return the badge to Qiao Ying.


    When the castle master''s daughter took a close look, she eximed:


    "That''s the Duke''s crest!"


    Qiao Ying received Qin Hanyue''s phone call at the restaurant.


    Shortly after, Qin Yan rushed over to pick her up and take her back.


    And Qin Hanyue was already sitting in the car on the way back to the Duke''s mansion. The castle master personally sent him back, and with him was the castle master''s daughter, Alice.


    Alice opened the car door and sat directly next to Qin Hanyue. Qin Hanyue frowned, gazing out of the car window.


    Her fatherpletely condoned his daughter''s behavior, and took another car himself.


    Not to mention that at first nce Qin Hanyue was clearly an exceptional person. Whether judging by his looks or temperament, he was no less inferior to the pedigreed nobles of royalty, and was perhaps even slightly superior. He also had a close rtionship with the Duke. If possible, the castle master desperately hoped his daughter could capture Qin Hanyue''s heart. "My name is Alice, what''s your name?"


    Seeing Qin Hanyue ignoring her, the spoiled size-miss temper in Alice almost red up, but she quickly restrained herself.


    "I quite enjoy eating this cake too. Did you buy it for your family? May I try a bite?"


    Qin Hanyue''s tone was cold as he spoke in French. "The cake was bought for the girl I love to eat. Stop bothering me."


    Qiao Ying returned to the castle, where Lin Cheng was already waiting for her.


    Lin Cheng had some criticisms about them taking his beloved dog out without notice. But seeing how happy the dog was, furiously wagging its tail at him, Lin Cheng didn''t say much more.


    He only told Qiao Ying, "I rarely take Zax out. Usually when I let him out it''s with the army following along."


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Unlike cats, dogs don¡¯t get stressed by unfamiliar environments. He had a great time ying.¡±


    Lin Cheng: ¡°What if he gets lost?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°He came along with us voluntarily.¡±


    After checking the surveince, it was indeed the case that the dog had spontaneously jumped onto their car.


    Lin Cheng had nothing more to say. He lightly scolded the dog, "So disobedient."


    "Woof!"


    The housekeeper came in to inform Lin Cheng: "Your grace, Mr. Smith has brought his daughter to send Mr. Qin back. Mr. Smith requests an audience with you."


    Lin Cheng: "Refused."


    Lin Cheng already knew about the casino incident. He told Qiao Ying, "I will handle them legally for the casino matter."


    Hearing Lin Cheng''s words, the housekeeper understood.


    A few minutester, Qin Hanyue came back carrying the cake.


    Lin Cheng politely offered a superficial sentiment. "To have caused distress to Mr. Qin on my own territory, please ept my apologies."


    Qin Hanyue: "This had nothing to do with the Duke."


    He walked straight towards Qiao Ying and asked caringly, "Did you already have lunch at the restaurant earlier?"


    But Qiao Ying''s fine brows raised slightly as shemented, "You smell quite strongly of perfume."


    Due to her blindness, her other senses had be even keener. Qin Hanyue had only brushed against it briefly, yet Qiao Ying still found it pungent.


    Qin Yan immediately looked towards Qin Hanyue: Perfume smell? Woman? Just what did Third Master go do!


    Lin Cheng stood to the side stroking his cat, enjoying the show. He thought, earlier these two were just holding hands, but seems like today is a little different.


    Upon hearing this, Qin Hanyue held out the cake towards Qin Yan, matching eyes with Qin Yan''s adulterous stare. Qin Hanyue was itching to give him a kick and stomp him to death.


    With his hands freed up, Qin Hanyue directly took off his suit jacket, exining while doing so, "identally got some on me, will be more careful next time."


    Qin Hanyue assumed Qiao Ying would care at least a little, but her reaction was just like Lin Cheng''s, purely enjoying the spectacle.


    Teasingly shemented: "Seeking to avenge some grievance, yeting back drenched in the scent of flowers, Sir Qin''s blessings are not shallow."


    It must have been the casino owner Mr. Smith''s daughter.


    If only Qiao Ying had used a different tone, Qin Hanyue would have grounds to feel she was jealous. This unavoidably left Qin Hanyue feeling somewhat dejected. He could onlyfort himself that this was just her personality. His ce in her heart was still insufficient, if he wanted her to be jealous, it was still too early.


    Qin Yan thought: As expected of my idol, true masters lock their hearts! Men will only interfere with coding speed.

 Chapter 210: Qiao Ying: Send you a wish; Return Home with Lin Cheng’s Dog

    <h4>Chapter 210</h4>


    Seeing ghosts and good fortune.


    Qin Hanyue: "Let''s not talk about that. I went to the bakery across from the restaurant earlier to buy you a cake, a birthday cake."


    Qiao Ying: "Didn''t you already give me a gift?"


    Qin Hanyue: "One thing has nothing to do with the other. On your birthday, having a birthday cake is the bare minimum ritual." He then looked towards Lin Cheng and politely asked, "Would the Duke like to try some too?"


    Lin Cheng: "No need, sweets make my teeth hurt."


    Qin Hanyue: "Thank you for today, Duke."


    Lin Cheng: "It is I who should be thanking you, for eradicating harm on behalf of the people. After today, my image in the minds of the citizens has risen another level."


    Lin Cheng spoke sarcastically.


    He wasn''t even wearing his official uniform. He had always turned a blind eye to these kinds of things, not meddling in too many matters.


    But now this incident had happened right under his watch.


    He could no longer just stand by and do nothing.


    Qin Hanyue of course could hear the resentment in Lin Cheng''s words, but he just inly pretended not to understand and replied, "It''s our duty."


    "Hmph," Lin Cheng let out a quiet, cold snort.


    Qin Hanyue led Qiao Ying upstairs.


    Lin Cheng watched the two leave, then lowered his eyes to look at Dog Sa Ke, who was also staring after Qin Hanyue and Qiao Ying.


    The dog tag was still hanging properly around Dog Sa Ke''s neck.


    Lin Cheng: "You were following them, how could you let Smith''s people take him hostage?"


    Dog Sa Ke turned his head to look at his master, barking several woofs.


    Lin Cheng: "I don''t understand, shut up."


    Qin Hanyue helped the person to the sofa to sit down, and set down the cake.


    "Why don''t you let me take a quick shower first?"


    Qiao Ying hissed in pain.


    Qin Hanyue: "What''s wrong?"


    "Your behavior is making me suspect you got slept by Smith''s daughter." Qiao Ying said very seriously. Qin Hanyue didn''t have any severely pathological cleanliness obsession, he just got some perfume on his clothes.


    Qin Hanyue: "......" Her words were too bold, she really had no restraint.


    Getting slept by Smith''s daughter, this line of words sessfully disgusted Qin Hanyue.


    "I can''t stand the smell of this perfume, and was worried you''d mind."


    "It''s not that bad. Let''s cut the cake."


    Qin Hanyue wondered which part her "not that bad" referred to, his previous words, or thetter. Doesn''t matter, both made him seem overly sensitive.


    Qin Hanyue lit the birthday candle on the cake: "Make a wish?"


    Qiao Ying: "I don''t have one. Even if I did, I could make ite true myself. You can have the wish, if you believe in these kinds of things."


    Qin Hanyue smiled: "I do, actually."


    Qiao Ying: "Oh? Do tell."


    Qin Hanyue gazed intensely at her: "I''ll tell you after ites true."


    He took out his phone to take a picture together with Qiao Ying and the cake.


    Then he cut a slice of cake and ced it in Qiao Ying''s hand, and gave her a fork: "Try it."


    Qiao Ying took a bite.


    Qin Hanyue: "Sweet?"


    Qiao Ying: "I can hardly say it''s sour right? This time it isn''t grapes at least."


    Qin Hanyue smiled lightly, watching her eat. After a while, on impulse he picked up the cake server on the table, scooped a bit of cake from Qiao Ying''s hand, and put it in his own mouth.


    Qiao Ying noticed his actions.


    Qin Hanyue''s mouth was full of the rich, sweet cream: "Happy birthday."


    That night, Qiao Ying took acupuncture and drank medicine again.


    These Chinese medicines really weren''t something ordinary people could stomach. So bitter her tongue curled up. Qiao Ying drank it down in one go, her stomach roiling.


    Qin Hanyue suddenly grabbed her hand. In her palm he ced a round object, saying "It''s candy."


    Qiao Ying put the candy in her mouth, diluting the bitter taste.


    On the morning of the fourth day after starting acupuncture and medicine, Qiao Ying''s eyes could make out shifting silhouettes of people, and could see bright light.


    By the sixth day, she could see even more blurry shapes.


    Qin Hanyue stretched out a hand and waved it lightly in front of her eyes. Qiao Ying urately grabbed his palm.


    Qin Hanyue: "Feeling better?"


    Qiao Ying: "I can see shadows."


    Qin Hanyue took the chance to nestle her small hand into his ownrge one: "No rush, take it slowly."


    There''s always something to disrupt the atmosphere.


    The servant knocked on the open door of the living room, entered, and said to Qin Hanyue who was on the sofa: "Mr. Qin, the housekeeper told me to pass on the message that Ms. Alice Smith, Mr. Smith''s daughter, wishes to see you. Shall I let her in or decline on your behalf?"


    Qin Hanyue maintained perfect decorum: "I do not know this person."


    Two dayster, Qiao Ying decided to return home. If not for Qin Hanyue being here, she would''ve waited until her eyes healedpletely before going back, to avoid trouble on the way.


    Lin Cheng''s ce was absolutely safe, she didn''t need to worry about Shadow''s peopleing for her.


    She had originally wanted to leave Dog Sa Ke here to continue recuperating from his injuries, but Dog Sa Ke insisted on following her back.


    Lin Cheng was in his castle listening to a musical performance, surrounded by over a dozen cats and dogs.


    A light rain fell outside the window. Sitting in the audience of the high-ceilinged music hall, with the sounds of cello, violin and piano filling the air, Lin Cheng sat cradling a cat in his arms. The scene was like an unrolling oil painting.


    Qiao Ying came looking for Lin Cheng to tell him about returning home.


    Lin Cheng raised a hand, and the performance came to an abrupt stop.


    Dog Sa Ke was lying by Lin Cheng''s feet, utterly engrossed in the music. Upon seeing Qiao Ying, he happily ran over, circled around her twice, then grabbed Qiao Ying''s pants leg in his teeth and brought her to Lin Cheng.


    It barked at Lin Cheng, then barked at Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying: "What''s it doing?"


    Lin Cheng shrugged. "I don''t really understand either."


    "Woof woof woof!" Dog Sa Ke made an effort to express itself.


    Looking at Dog Sa Ke''s expectant little face, Lin Cheng stroked the cat in his arms, an inscrutable expression on his face as he slowly tranted: "It seems to want you to be this castle''sdy."


    Before Qiao Ying could reply,


    Qin Hanyue stepped forward. "The Duke even understands animalnguage?"


    Lin Cheng looked at him, smiling but not speaking.


    Qiao Ying squatted down, cupping the dog''s head in both hands and ruffling it. "I''m quite fond of this dog. I wonder if Boss Lin would be willing to part with it?"


    Lin Cheng shook his head lightly, smiling at the corners of his mouth. His tone was lightly detached: "Ten Lin Yuxuans aren''t worth as much as it." No room for discussion.


    A dayter.


    As dusk approached,


    Lin Cheng''s private jetnded in the capital of Huaguo.


    The Qin family car was already waiting outside the airport.


    Qiao Ying: "Sa Ke, don''t run around."


    Qiao Ying: "So excited, your first time abroad?"


    Qiao Ying: "Sa Ke,e back."


    Dog Sa Ke followed behind with a dark look on his face, watching the sprightly poodle frolicking around Qiao Ying. His wound hurt.


    Qin Yan: "It''s just a name, don''t fuss over a dog. We have an old saying in Huaguo, ''it was one family five hundred years ago''."


    Dog Sa Ke coldly looked at Qin Yan, his cheeks tense, jowls quivering with his gnashing teeth.


    He only said: "Your Chinese really sucks!"


    Qin Yan: "Hey! You''re a foreigner yet you say my Chinese sucks? I was trying tofort you out of good intentions. No good deed goes unpunished as the saying goes!"


    Upon entering the vi, Dog Sa Ke immediately bounded in as if it was his home, jumping around upstairs and down, checking out every nook and cranny of the rooms and kitchen.


    Qiao Ying seriously wondered if this dog had some border collie genes mixed in.


    After inspecting the new home, Dog Sa Ke came back, visibly less excited than earlier.


    Qiao Ying: "What, don''t like it?"


    "Woof!"


    Qin Yan thought to himself: This vi isn''t even as big as its doghouse. No wonder it doesn''t like it.


    "It can''tpare to your master''s home. Just bear with it."


    "Woof!"


    Qin Hanyue spoke in a negotiating tone: "Could I stay here with you for a few nights?"


    Qiao Ying: "I''ll be fine by myself."


    She returned so soon because she knew Qin Hanyue had a lot ofpany affairs to handle and didn''t want to hinder his work.


    After a moment of silence, Qin Hanyue said: "Alright."

 Chapter 211: Huo Chengdong was chased by the dog; Qin Hanyue washed Qiao Ying’s hair.

    <h4>Chapter 211</h4>


    Qin Hanyue and the others finished giving Qiao Ying injections and medicine before preparing to go back to the Qin''s house.


    He was holding a box of sweets he bought in Country C to relieve Qiao Ying''s bitterness. As he was leaving, Qiao Ying wanted to take it from him.


    But Qin Hanyue put it in his own pocket and said to her: "I''lle over again tomorrow night, let me keep it for now."


    Qiao Yi took half a day off from school.


    For safety reasons, Qin Hanyue picked him up from school personally.


    Through this incident, Qiao Yi guessed that he had not fainted inexplicably at schoolst time. He also knew that Bai Xiao and Sack were not in the capital to travel as Qiao Ying said.


    Afraid that something else might happen, he didn''t dare go out of school recklessly now.


    After Qin Hanyue picked up Qiao Yi, he first told him about Qiao Ying¡¯s eyes to avoid shocking himter.


    Qin Hanyue emphasized that her eyes would recover in a few days.


    Qiao Yi''s mood was like riding a roller coaster.


    After anxiously examining Qiao Ying''s condition, he looked towards Sack.


    Qiao Yi asked for leave to see Sack¡¯s injury and thank him in person, but when he saw the aloof Sack who didn''t like to socialize, the introverted Qiao Yi couldn''t speak for a long time.


    So Qiao Yi kept talking to Qiao Ying and ying with the dog while ncing at Sack from time to time, looking for a chance to speak.


    When he heard Qiao Ying calling the dog Sack, Qiao Yi immediately turned to look at Sack on the sofa.


    He still didn''t know the dog was also called Sack.


    He saw Sack looking very upset.


    Qiao Yi thought it was because of his injury.


    Then Sack got up and went to the kitchen. Qiao Yi struggled for a moment before plucking up the courage to follow him into the kitchen.


    Qiao Ying asked Qin Hanyue to open a can of food for the dog.


    This dog was truly precious to Lin Cheng. Aside from them, the ne that sent them back also carried a pile of expensive dog food and various customized cans for the dog.


    The dog Sack came to Qiao Ying''s house with abundant assets.


    "Woof¡ª" However, the dog Sack was not appreciative.


    Qin Hanyue realized this dog was hostile towards him.


    The dog regarded Lin Cheng as its master and Qiao Ying as its mistress. Naturally, Qin Hanyue was its master¡¯s rival in its eyes.


    Sack went into the kitchen and opened the fridge for a Coke.


    He drank half a can standing in front of the fridge. When he turned around, he saw Qiao Yi hesitating in the kitchen doorway looking like he wanted to say something.


    Sack: "What''s the matter?"


    Sack took the initiative to speak. Qiao Yi hurriedly seized the opportunity, ¡°How¡¯s your hand?" He looked at Sack¡¯s injured arm.


    Sack drank another mouthful of Coke: "It¡¯s fine."


    Qiao Yi: "Thank you for saving me."


    When he heard Qiao Yi say thanks, Sack became awkward again. His mouth moved, wanting to say "You''re wee" but unable to say it out.


    Seeing that Sack ignored him again, Qiao Yi felt embarrassed, "...Can I take a look at your hand?"


    Equally awkward Sack directly pulled up his sleeve to reveal his bandaged arm. The scar on his wrist was also still visible.


    As a white man, the scar was very conspicuous.


    Qiao Yi looked at it in silence for a moment.


    Although awkward, Sack''s temperament was more straightforward than Qiao Yi¡¯s. He opened the fridge again and took out another can of Coke, handing it to Qiao Yi.


    This was to break the awful atmosphere that made people ufortable.


    Qiao Yi quickly walked over to take the Coke.


    Sack walked around him towards the outside. He heard Qiao Yi hesitantly say behind him: "...Is it not good for your injury to drink carbonated beverages?"


    Sack: ¡°My sister didn''t say I couldn¡¯t.¡±


    He took advantage of Qiao Ying not being able to see.


    But Qiao Ying had a keen sense of smell. She smelled the Coke, "Little Sack, don''t drink so much. Look how well-behaved Sack is."


    Qiao Ying''s words confused Qiao Yi a bit, but he still shook the Coke in his hand, "Sis, it''s me drinking it."


    "Humph," Sack got up and went back to his room.


    Seeing this, Qiao Yi felt a little awkward. He realized Qin Hanyue was looking at him. Feeling guilty about lying, Qiao Yi was somewhat uneasy.


    However, Qin Hanyue just smiled without saying anything.


    After finding out the dog was also called Sack, Qiao Yi thought: so when Sack looked so unhappy earlier, was it because of the name? Not because of his injury?


    He immediately felt much better.


    Later, Qin Hanyue sent Qiao Yi back to school again.


    Having lost contact with Qiao Ying for many days, Huo Chengdong finally got in touch with her again and rushed over after skipping ss.


    The one who opened the door for him was not human but a dog.


    Maybe because his voice was too loud, or his looks didn''t conform to canine aesthetics, or maybe his temperament resembled a dog dealer¡¯s.


    The dog Sack was very wary of him. Its body was lowered, hind legs wing the floor, ready to attack at any time.


    "Hey, sis has a dog now."


    Huo Chengdong still hadn''t realized the seriousness of the situation. He reached out to pat the dog Sack¡¯s head.


    The result of his nosy behavior was Huo Chengdong getting chased around the neighborhood by the dog for threeps. All the residents in the neighborhood heard his screams, saying that they had never seen such a scene in their life and never heard so many swear words before.


    When Qiao Ying came downstairs from upstairs, Huo Chengdong was already gone.


    She asked Sack, who had been in the living room the whole time. Sack said, "Didn''t see him."


    How could he not have seen when she heard Huo Chengdong screaming for her to save him from upstairs? The voice came and went, like a 3D surround sound effect.


    However, since Sack was like this, it meant Huo Chengdong didn''t really need saving.


    Just then the dog Sack came back, carrying a trouser leg in its mouth.


    It sent the trouser leg to Qiao Ying, its tail wagging like an electric fan.


    Born with a silver spoon, having lived a life of luxury, the dog Sack did not like this new home that was smaller than its old doghouse. The only thing it liked here was Qiao Ying.


    So it had been depressed for two or three days.


    This was the happiest it had been sinceing to the new home.


    Unfortunately, Qiao Ying couldn''t see. So she didn''t take the trouser leg from its mouth.


    It bit the trouser leg towards Sack again. Sack took a look. There was no blood on the trouser leg so he ignored it.


    For the past few days, at around 7 pm, Qin Hanyue would leave hispany ande straight to Qiao Ying''s ce, for four to five days consecutively.


    When he arrived that night, Qiao Ying was upstairs in her room.


    So Qin Hanyue went upstairs to look for her.


    The bedroom door wasn''t closed. Not for Qiao Ying¡¯s convenience to get in and out herself.


    But for the dog Sack¡¯s convenience.


    Still, Qin Hanyue knocked on the door before entering the room.


    There was the sound of water inside the bedroom. Qin Hanyue looked in and saw that the bathroom door was open. Qiao Ying was standing at the sink, bending over to wash her hair.


    She was holding a removable showerhead sprayer, wetting her hair.


    A big hand took the sprayer from her hand. Qin Hanyue was already standing next to her.


    Qiao Ying let go, giving him the sprayer.


    He tested the water temperature with his hand and felt it was a little cool. So he turned up the temperature a bit. He put his hand in front of the sprayer so the water would flow from the sprayer onto Qiao Ying¡¯s head along his hand.


    Seeing that Qiao Ying didn''t say it was hot, he felt assured to help her wash.


    It was his first time washing a girl''s hair. This intimate act made Qin Hanyue''s heart race uncontrobly.


    He was more careful and serious than when signing contracts worth billions.


    Her soft hair wrapped in warm water flowed through his fingers. Qin Hanyue looked at her fair wet nape and ears, his eyes deepening in color.

 Chapter 212: No kiss;" Fourth Master "; Qiao Ying lecturing on stage: homework is Qin Han more do

    <h4>Chapter 212</h4>


    Qin Hanyue carefully rinsed off the bubbles for her, then turned off the shower head and put it back in ce: "Done."


    He took out a thick, fluffy towel from the cab and wrapped up her wet hair. Qiao Ying stood up straight, facing him.


    The towel covered most of her head, only revealing her fair little face. Qin Hanyue''s big hands gently patted her long hair dry with the towel, his gaze inadvertently falling from her hair to her face.


    She lowered her eyes.


    As Qin Hanyue looked at her, his movements slowed down unconsciously. The towel had soaked up most of the moisture and her wet hair cascaded down, her small face hidden under the thick hair and towel, making her look even smaller.


    Gradually, Qin Hanyue''s movements stoppedpletely. His lightly pursed lips parted slightly, hot breath spraying from between them.


    As emotions ran deep, he couldn''t help but slowly lean down, moving closer to her bit by bit.


    His sexy Adam''s apple slid noiselessly. Qin Hanyue was so nervous that his heart almost jumped out of his chest. Coming closer and closer, just as his lips were about to touch the girl''s forehead... she suddenly looked up at him.


    Their eyes met urately.


    The atmosphere froze for a moment.


    Qin Hanyue was stunned. After a brief silence, he held his breath and pretended to be calm as he asked, "...Can you see now?"


    Qiao Ying: "Much clearer."


    Seeing that Qiao Ying didn''t look abnormal, Qin Hanyue secretly breathed a sigh of relief and said, "That''s good then."


    He straightened up, pulling back the distance between them, and continued to dry her hair. He didn''t exin his actions just now, and Qiao Ying didn''t ask either.


    Qiao Ying watched his focused gaze drying her hair, lightly pursed her lips, an inscrutable look shing in her indifferent eyes.


    She took the towel from him and went out of the bathroom drying her own hair.


    Qin Hanyue watched her leave, silently tidying up the sink before following her out to ask about her eyes.


    Qiao Ying: "When I woke up this morning, I realized they were much better."


    Now that she could see, she naturally didn''t need Qin Hanyue''s help threading needles anymore. Yet Qin Hanyue either forgot about this or subconsciously still handed them to her.


    And Qiao Ying, whether she had forgotten she could see now or was just toozy, still let him do it for her.


    The husky Sack came in with a ball in its mouth. Seeing Qiao Ying busy, it obediently went to y by itself and waited for her.


    After Qiao Ying was done organizing the needles, she called out: "Master Sack,e."


    Hearing her voice, the dog looked at her but didn''t move.


    Qin Hanyue, who was helping her tidy up the needles, asked curiously: "Master Sack?"


    Qiao Ying smiled at him. "I just gave it that name this morning."


    Qin Hanyue was amused and exasperated. "Yet you care about Sack''s feelings so much."


    Qiao Ying: "I actually quite like the name Sack, but whenever I called out for Sack these past few days, they''d both respond. "


    And once that happened, Sack''s face would darken and he wouldn''te out again for half a day.


    So I had to change the name.


    Qiao Ying: "If you don''t like the new name I can change it again."


    Qin Hanyue earnestly said: "No objections. I''m ted you''d use me as a reference. Just... it''s not taking my surname, right?"


    He was worried about giving Old Master Qin hypertension.


    Qiao Ying: "If it takes any surname, it''ll be Qiao."


    Qin Hanyue: "Master Qiao Sack?"


    He was quite satisfied with thisbination of names.


    The only w was that he wasn''t the one who gifted this dog to her.


    The next day, with her eyes much improved, Qiao Ying took Master Sack out for a walk. The still-injured Sack tagged along as well.


    After renaming the dog, Sack''s attitude towards it was clearly much better¡ªat least he no longer looked at it with utter disgust like it was a maggot.


    She lived in an apartmentplex close to Peking University, so the two of them plus a dog wandered to the PKU vicinity.


    It was around dusk at the moment.


    Students wereing and going through the different school gates around PKU.


    Hearing Qiao Ying call out "Master Sack," Sack casual asked, "You gave it that name, and Qin Hanyue was ok with it?"


    Qiao Ying: "Qin Hanyue is mature and steady. He wouldn''t fuss over such an innocuous little thing."


    Sack: "So you''re saying I''m childish and petty?"


    Qiao Ying: "Sure, little Sack. You''ve even learned words like ''petty''. Where did you pick that up?"


    Sack: "Humph."


    As they were talking, a person crossed the pedestrian crossing in the distance. He was tall and thin, with a sickly paleplexion. He carried a ck backpack and had a hairstyle simr to Qiao Ying''s, giving off the air of someone who had just entered university from high school.


    The young man walked with his head lowered, quietly making his way to the other side.


    Qiao Ying''s vision was still a bit blurry, so she could only make out his features indistinctly.


    Sack followed her gaze and asked, "What is it?"


    Qiao Ying watched as the person left. "Nothing."


    The next day Qiao Ying returned to school. After missing so many days of ss, her reappearance sparked great enthusiasm for studying among her ssmates, and there was suddenly much more to talk about.


    Qiao Ying sat in the innermost seat by the window in the back row.


    The students gradually filled up their seats. Just before ss was about to start, a male student rushed in through the back door of the ssroom and sat quietly by himself in the back row.


    In ss, as soon as the teacher saw Qiao Ying hade back, he immediately took out the assignments she had missed over the past few days. He showcased a few of the PPTs she had submitted as temtes, and extended his utmost sincerity in inviting Qiao Ying toe up and exin them to the ss.


    Last semester, as the top student of their major, the teacher had tried more than once, unsessfully, to get her to give a lecture.


    Later, after finding out about Qiao Ying''s rtionship with Young Master Qin the Third, the teacher didn''t dare disturb her anymore.


    Until these past few days¡ªthe assignments Qiao Ying had turned in were so wless and perfect that the teacher couldn''t find anything to nitpick. He had shown them to every ss over and over.


    Compared to the few PPTs Qiao Ying had made previously, these recent ones were much more meticulous, andpletely different in style.


    Unable to restrain himself any longer, the teacher invited Qiao Ying again. The students echoed their anticipation, moring for her to agree. Not expecting her to actually say yes this time, the teacher was overjoyed.


    Qiao Ying took out her assignments to look over the PPTs Qin Hanyue had made for her, then carried herptop to the lectern.


    Having the school''s goddess student give them a lesson and share PPT design tips¡ªhow fortunate they were! The students were so thrilled they might as well have won the lottery. They excitedly took out their phones to record videos.


    "Yet another day to make the other sses green with envy!"


    Standing at the lectern, Qiao Ying squinted at the screen, leaning in to look over the content.


    Her eyes hadn''t fully recovered yet, so looking at things was still fuzzy and unclear for her.


    The teacher and students wondered what she was looking at, and why she seemed unfamiliar with her own assignment.


    The teacher tentatively asked, "Is there a problem, Qiao? If so please let me know, I can solve it right away."


    Qiao Ying: "No, just taking a look."


    She hadn''t seen it before after all, and didn''t know what was in the presentation.


    Take a look? A look at what?


    Lecturing on assignments and such basic, fundamental knowledge was like child''s y to her. Having her teach as if she were lecturing kindergarten kids was admittedly somewhat difficult for her. Qin Hanyue was probably more suited for this job.


    After quickly skimming through, Qiao Ying projected the content onto the screen for everyone to see, and highlighted a few key points.


    The ssroom was very quiet, with only the sound of Qiao Ying''s fluent lecturing voice. Everyone listened attentively, more focused than they''d ever been in ss before. The department chair who was passing by in the hallway kept nodding approvingly when he saw this.


    On the podium, Qiao Ying was calm andposed. Her professional terminology was so advanced that her ssmates listened in a daze, unable to keep up with her pace at all.


    "Although I can''t really understand it, judging by the teacher''s reaction, it must be pretty remarkable."


    "Isn''t this already touching on third-year knowledge?"


    "The PPT is amazing, I love looking at it!"


    The light from the screen hurt Qiao Ying''s eyes. Concise and to the point, she quickly covered the main things in four to five minutes.


    Just as the teacher was getting absorbed in her lecture, she stopped.


    Teacher: "Done?"


    Qiao Ying: "Mm."


    Teacher: "How about... borating a bit more? The assignment fromst Thursday was also very outstanding, why don''t you walk the ss through some of the knowledge points in there?"


    "Teacher, we''re more curious about how such a nice PPT was made¡ªwhat software was used, any special techniques... Could you share some of that with us, Qiao?" a student asked.


    Teacher: "Qiao, would you mind sharing some of that with the ss?"


    Under the eager gazes of her ssmates...


    Qiao Ying stated matter-of-factly: "I didn''t make this."


    She hadn''t produced more than a handful of PPTs herself before. Of course if asked to summarize PPT design tips on the spot she could easily whip up a perfect set of guidelines for the teacher.


    She just wasn''t certain how useful they''d actually find it.


    The teacher was taken aback. "You mean you didn''t produce this assignment yourself?"


    Qiao Ying: "Mm."


    The students immediately broke out in hushed whispers.


    Teacher: "Then who made it?"


    Qiao Ying was silent for a moment. "Qin Hanyue."


    The teacher''s eyes were wide open, and his tongue was a little tied: ¡°...Who, who did you say?"


    Qiao Ying spoke clearly and rhymatically: ¡°Master Qin.¡±


    Compared to Qin Hanyue''s name, this one seemed easier to understand.


    The ssroom suddenly became quiet.

 Chapter 213: The new Xiao He, the boy who looks similar to the Wind Ying

    <h4>Chapter 213</h4>


    "......Was that Third Master Qin''s PPT?"


    The ssroom grew noisy again after the moment of silence.


    The female students took a deep breath, excitedly covering their mouths: "What kind of fairy man is this, even helping with homework. Don''t tell me they''re living together?!"


    "A PPT made by Third Master Qin, presented by Qiao the Campus Belle. With my experience, being on the first page of their family tree wouldn''t be going overboard, right?"


    "I doubt any other PPT could be more valuable than this one, damn it. Better take another good look."


    "I heard Third Master Qin also graduated from Peking University, he''s our senior schoolmate. Ahhh why wasn''t I born a few years earlier!"


    "I suddenly remembered a certain warm-hearted senior schoolmate who anonymously sent sunscreen and mosquito spray during military training. Could it be...!"


    "Don''t be like this, my heart can''t take it. I''ll go to the trash can in a bit to dig out the discarded sunscreen bottle, and enshrine it in the dorm."


    "Qiao the Campus Belle and Third Master Qin are...? I ship her with that white-haired mixed-race hottie though. What about Cheng Lawyer? I actually don''t mind if the four of them live together."


    "My shipped CP came true? I really love this age difference!"


    "Forgive my limited imagination, I really can''t picture what it looks like for a business tycoon like Third Master Qin to fall in love."


    "Well you can see now, helping his girlfriend with her PPT."


    "Mature, steady, wearing a suit and typing away at theputer to help his girlfriend with her PPT. I can visualize it now! I''m really going to go crazy over this ship!"


    A female student, blushing with excitement, bravely raised her hand: "Qiao the Campus Belle, can I gossip about you and Third Master Qin?"


    The students instantly quieted down and looked towards Qiao Ying, even the teacher joined in on the gossip.


    Seeing Qiao Ying deliberating, the students pricked up their ears in anticipation.


    But Qiao Ying simply said: "Let''s get back to ss."


    "Ohe on, just say a little bit. Not even about your rtionship, anything else like daily life, work, we want to hear it all."


    Everyone expressed their desire to learn about the life of a tycoon.


    Qiao Ying spoke frankly: "He goes about his daily life and work as usual, nothing much to say. Let''s get back to ss."


    But at this point, none of the students were still in the mood for learning. All were on their phones, posting and gossiping away.


    The news soon reached Qin Hanyue''s ears.


    Qin Hanyue silently browsed the forums on his phone.


    Compared to Qiao Ying''s life, his was indeed rather boring.


    The teacher tried to get the students to quiet down again.


    "There was another group project done quite well. Let''s have the new student from that groupe up and brief everyone."


    The student sitting quietly in thest row slowly stood up, but didn''t move or say anything.


    The teacher encouraged: "Don''t be nervous. Just like Qiao earlier, it was perfectly fine. Rx."


    "Teacher, he doesn''t have aputer yet. For this group project, he provided the ideas while I and the other students put together the PPT. He may not be too familiar with it, why don''t you call up someone else instead?"


    "Alright, then you present on his behalf." The teacher waved his hand, signaling for the student at the back to sit down again.


    "Huh? Do I have to?" The good-natured student who volunteered to help the new kid ended up shoved onto the stage himself, crying out in distress.


    The student at the back sat down again. As he looked up towards the podium, preparing to take notes, he noticed someone staring at him.


    He nced over to find that it was the girl who just presented to the ss a??? Qiao Ying.


    Bewildered, the student withdrew his gaze and looked back to the podium.


    Qiao Ying stared fixedly at the male student, finding him familiar yet unfamiliar at the same time. Familiar because of his resemnce to someone from her past, but unfamiliar because there was no such ssmate originally in her cohort.


    Even with her blurred vision, she still recognized him as the student she saw while waiting for the crossing light after leaving the gas stationst time.


    She had chased after him into the alley but failed to find him.


    And just yesterday evening when she was walking Fourth Master, she seemed to catch a glimpse of him near the school as well.


    A bolder male student from the back rows plucked up the courage to say: "Qiao... Sis Qiao, he''s new here."


    The nervous student had curled his toes tightly in.


    Ever since Qiao Ying utterly crushed the basketball team from their rival schoolst time, smashing their backboard, all the guys in school collectively surrendered to her awesomeness.


    Conversations in the male dorms now revolved around Qiao Ying every day, constantly rewatching videos of her basketball highlights, getting pumped up every time.


    The basketball enthusiasts in particr practically worshipped Qiao Ying to an indescribable extent.


    Qiao Ying: "What''s his name?"


    The male student did not expect Qiao Ying would talk to him, and his heart instantly started racing as he breathed hurriedly: "His name is... Xiao He, yes Xiao He. Grass radical at the bottom with the character for solemn on top, and the He in harmony. He came on the second day you took leave. He''s our Department of Computing''s new departmental grass a??? what those girls coined him as."


    Qiao Ying: "Which school did he transfer from?"


    Male student: "He... doesn''t seem to be a transfer student. I''m not too clear."


    "I can, uh, help ask him about it after sster if you want, Sis Qiao."


    The student was diligently listening in ss, yet that gaze remained fixed upon his face. He looked over again to see Qiao Ying still watching him.


    "Hey, Xiao... Xiao schoolmate right? The counsellor is looking for you, hurry over."


    A ssmate by the front ssroom door called out to the student at the very back right after ss ended.


    The student promptly got up and left via the rear door.


    In the counsellor''s office, the counsellor passed a pen to Xiao He: "Xiao He, the financial aid stipends have been approved. Just sign here."


    "The quota for this financial aid was originally maxed out. It''s our principal who dipped into his own pockets. You''ve got to study hard, Xiao He, don''t let Principal Zhang down with his expectations of you!" The counsellor exhorted earnestly.


    The student nodded and signed his name.


    Counsellor: "You must be finding it tough to adapt since you just got here. Spend more time interacting with your ssmates, it''ll be fine. Come look for me if anything crops up."


    The student then left the office.


    Right outside, he almost knocked right into Qiao Ying who was standing there.


    Giving her an impassive nce, he carried on his way.


    Qiao Ying watched him until he disappeared from her view.


    Zhang Chengyong had just brewed a pot of tea when Qiao Ying arrived.


    "A rare guest indeed! Where have you been hiding away all these days? I was beginning to think you''d forgotten all about school and this old man. I just brewed this pot of hot tea,eee over."


    Qiao Ying sat down.


    Zhang Chengyong asked expectantly: "Qiao''s here to acupressure me right? It was good of you to still remember this old bones of mine."


    Qiao Ying: "I''m here to ask you about someone."


    Zhang Chengyong: "Oh? You need me to check on a person? Who is it?"


    "A new ssmate of mine."


    "You mean Xiao He?"


    "Mm."


    "What about him?"


    "I wanted to know which school he transferred from. I''d like to see his records."


    Zhang Chengyong passed Xiao He''s documents to Qiao Ying.


    "He''s not a transfer student. His circumstances are rather special."


    Zhang Chengyong sorted out his words and ryed Xiao He''s situation.


    "The child has tough luck. His mother is severely ill at home, and his alcoholic father neglects the mother and son. Life has never been easy for him. He had to juggle school with caring for his bedridden mother since young, taking on odd jobs to cover expenses from middle school onwards. In the end, he narrowly missed the crucial college entrance examinations because of his father, and ended up missing one subject due to various reasons."


    "But the child is truly resilient. Despite missing one subject, his results were still ster, more than qualifying for an average university. Unfortunately, given his family circumstances, he eventually gave up on tertiary education. He went to work as an apprentice mechanic at an auto repair shop, earning money while caring for his mother."


    "When I found out about his plight recently, I made an exception to enrol him. I had originally intended to subsidize his living expenses as well, but the stubborn child refused outright. So I arranged for him to take on some part-time work at the school cafeteria and library."


    "As for his mother''s condition, I had Dr Ming take a look at her. She probably doesn''t have long left... *sigh*..."


    "Qiao probably doesn''t know this, but when I went to that repair shop to look for him, he was in the midst of changing a car tire. That arm of his, it looked no thicker than a monkey wrench to me. Half a grown kid, barely managing square meals..." Zhang Chengyong''s heart ached more and more as he spoke. "And the bl**dy customer was even heckling him on the side."


    Qiao Ying held Xiao He''s file, gazing at the gloomy, gaunt yet familiar face in the photo. She was somewhat lost in thought.


    Why does he resemble Feng Ying so much? Even their builds are alike.

 Chapter 214: Qiao Ying hit Xiao He with a steel pipe

    <h4>Chapter 214</h4>


    Zhang Chengyong was filled withplex emotions. Then he curiously asked, "ssmate Qiao, why do you want to look at his file?"


    Qiao Ying: "No reason, he just looks familiar."


    "Why don''t you try to make friends with him? I remember your younger brother is also not very talkative. Maybe you two can get along."


    "Do I look like someone who likes to do good deeds?"


    Zhang Chengyong smiled, "Of course, my dad''s life was saved by your good deed after all."


    Qiao Ying had no rebuttal. She had gotten the acupuncture needle from Older Ming and her intention was mainly that her hands were itchy and she wanted to try the new needle rather than to save someone.


    After leaving Zhang Chengyong, Qiao Ying went to the cafeteria where Xiao He had a part-time job. It was easy to find since most of the people lining up at Xiao He''s service window were female students. Qiao Ying also joined the queue.


    "Howe even the campus belle Qiao is eating at the cafeteria today? Didn''t she always eat at the restaurant? Don''t tell me she''s also here for Xiao He?"


    "It''s possible. Which girl wouldn''t like a handsome guy?"


    "You girls have weird taste. Mature and reliable manly men like Master Qin are what I call handsome!"


    "I agree. Even as a guy I feel Master Qin is handsome enough to make my legs go soft. Besides, those men around Qiao are no less good-looking than Xiao He. This Xiao He is not even as handsome as Young Master Huo, just a delicate little boy who looks skinny and weak."


    "But it looks to me that Qiao is really checking out Xiao He..."


    "She''s clearly eyeing the food."


    Qiao Ying moved along as the line progressed.


    "Sis Ying, Sis Ying." Huo Chengdong cut in line behind Qiao Ying.


    "What are you doing here? Go to the restaurant upstairs. Got tired of exotic delicacies and came for some vegetable porridge? Let me try some too then."


    "Sis Ying, go grab a seat first. I''ll line up for you. What would you like? I''ll order the same."


    "No need."


    "Still being polite with me?"


    "Hey Sis Ying, which pet store did you buy that dog from? Get rid of that dog quick. It bites people. Can''t keep a dog that bites even if it''s vinated."


    Qiao Ying turned around and noticed a swollen bump on Huo Chengdong''s forehead. "You got bitten?"


    Huo Chengdong: "Almost, luckily I ran fast enough."


    Qiao Ying: "What did you do to it?"


    Huo Chengdong: "Sis Ying, saying that makes me sound like a monster. What can I do to a dog? Mad dogs bite for no reason!"


    Qiao Ying: "It would never bite people unless you did."


    Huo Chengdong: "I''m serious. I threw away that pair of pants. If not I''d show them to you now - half of one leg was bitten off by it. I even tripped and fell. I called for you for the longest time but you didn''t evene out to help."


    As he was speaking, Qiao Ying took a food tray and arrived at the service window.


    Xiao He was wearing a worker''s cap and holding a bigdle. "What would you like?"


    Qiao Ying looked over the selection and randomly ordered three dishes.


    Xiao He lowered his head to scoop the food. Qiao Ying observed his expression, microexpressions, and body movements.


    After paying, Qiao Ying did not leave immediately. She seemed to be waiting for Huo Chengdong.


    Huo Chengdong: "I''ll have what she ordered just now."


    Xiao He: "Sweet and sour pork ribs are sold out."


    Huo Chengdong nced down. Thest serving of sweet and sour pork ribs was on Qiao Ying''s tray.


    "Then tell the kitchen to make more."


    "That dish is sold out. Please order something else."


    Unlike Qiao Yi who was numb to life from a young age but still hopeful about the future, Xiao He who had suffered since childhood was even more apathetic.


    There was not a hint of emotion in his eyes.


    He gave off a lifeless, gloomy, and depressing aura.


    Huo Chengdong was unsatisfied when he saw that Xiao He did not move. He made a displeased "tsk" sound.


    Just as he was about to say something else, Qiao Ying said, "You can have my portion."


    Huo Chengdong had no choice but to randomly point at a dish. "Fine fine, give me another serving of this then."


    Xiao He did not appear grateful for Qiao Ying''s good intentions. He simply focused on his work without even ncing at her.


    Qiao Ying felt a little uneasy.


    Peking University students generally had mandatory evening study hall in their first year and gained exemption in the second year. Qiao Ying was an exception who attended based on her mood.


    Xiao He''s situation was also special.


    The principal had granted him special privileges. Xiao He arranged his own evening study schedule because he needed to care for his critically ill mother at risk of idents at any time.


    He had not quit his job at the auto repair shop either and continued going there on weekends. On busy nights he would ask for leave from school to help out at the shop.


    Xiao He did not skip evening study hall tonight.


    In a rare urrence, Qiao Ying decided to stay behind as well.


    Her ssmates found this out of the ordinary.


    Qiao Ying replied to Qin Hanyue''s messages on her phone.


    Since Qiao Ying attending evening study was an irregr event, and Qin Hanyue was worried about her eyesight, he naturally asked her a couple more questions.


    Halfway through the study period, Xiao He quietly left.


    He perfectly caught thest bus.


    Xiao He got off the bus and walked into an alley.


    He entered the run-down residential area.


    Xiao He hurried home to cook medicine for his mother.


    The alley was dark with only lights from residents'' homes providing some illumination.


    Xiao He had just reached the foot of his building when over a dozen thugs wielding steel pipes appeared before him.


    Xiao He immediately tried to run away but his path was blocked from behind.


    "Been waiting for you for a long time. If you came back anyter I''d smash up your home already." The leader had a cigarette in his mouth and kept tapping the ground with his steel pipe.


    Xiao He''s face was cold. "What do you want?"


    "You''re asking me what I want after beating up two of my brothers? They''re still lying in the hospital now!"


    Xiao He was obviously already used to such situations and understood their motive. "I have no money."


    The leader poked Xiao He''s chest repeatedly with the steel pipe. "Lying to who? A Peking University student saying you have no money? Today if you don''t hand over 20k, I''m breaking your leg! And that drunkard father of yours owes our gambling den several hundred thousand. If that old bastard can''t be found, you take on his debt!"


    "Stop bbing and hand over the money!"


    Xiao He clenched his fists tightly but did not move. Suddenly, he lowered his left shoulder, swinging the backpack hanging on it into the crook of his arm. He picked up his schoolbag and smashed it towards the leader.


    There was apparently something heavy inside. The leader''s nose started bleeding from a direct hit to the face.


    Seeing this, theckeys swarmed forward.


    Without supportive parents since young, Xiao He started working odd jobs in middle school just to earn meager living expenses. He was no stranger to dealing with local punks and thanks to his personality, fought frequently.


    If he beat someone ruthlessly once, they usually wouldn''t dare find trouble with him again.


    Xiao He was quite experienced in fighting.


    Looking frail and delicate, he could actually hold his own.


    Using his schoolbag as a weapon, he was still no match for the mob. Before long, Xiao He suffered two blows from steel pipes.


    The infuriated leader raised his weapon to strike Xiao He''s back. At the critical moment, another steel pipe suddenly shot out from nowhere and struck the leader''s arm first with a loud thwack.


    It directly shattered his arm.


    Qiao Ying had appeared out of the blue.


    Leaning against the wall for support, Xiao He watched as Qiao Ying brandished a steel pipe, knocking out her opponents one by one.


    She struck ruthlessly, breaking bones with every hit and instantly incapacitating them.


    More vicious than any punk Xiao He had encountered over the years.


    Just when Xiao He was about to breathe a sigh of relief,


    To his astonishment, after felling thest man, Qiao Ying suddenly spun around and a downwards swing of the steel pipe was aimed straight for his head!


    Xiao He''s pupils sharply contracted...

 Chapter 215: Qiao Ying: Does this steel pipe look good It was specially bought for Qin Han.

    <h4>Chapter 215</h4>


    Xiao He did not even have time to react.


    In his startled wide eyes was the calm face of the girl.


    The steel pipe swung towards him with sharp force, and it looked like his head was about to be split open, but the expected scene of blood sttering did not happen.


    At thest moment, the steel pipe stopped steadily, barely touching his hair. Xiao He could even feel the icy cold temperature of the steel pipe.


    His breath was caught in his throat as well.


    Xiao He broke out in a cold sweat, swallowed some saliva and asked, "...What are you doing?" He looked at Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying looked at the somewhat slow-reacting Xiao He, and calmly said, "Does this steel pipe look good?"


    Xiao He looked at her as if she was crazy.


    Qiao Ying threw the steel pipe to the ground, "Just kidding."


    Xiao He, who was leaning against the wall, caught his breath with some difficulty before straightening up. His body had been hit by a few steel pipes, and even breathing was painful.


    After ncing at the gangsters rolling on the ground and yelling, Xiao He asked Qiao Ying, who had her hands in her pockets, "Why are you following me?"


    Qiao Ying said, "I''m not following you. I heard there''s a ce around here that sells crossed bridge rice noodles that are very authentic, so I came to buy some."


    Xiao He: "Did you manage to buy any?"


    Qiao Ying: "Couldn''t find it."


    Xiao He nced at her, ignored her again, and clutching his aching abdomen, headed towards the pitch-ck corridor, intending to go home.


    Qiao Ying called out to him, "I saved you, didn''t even get a word of thanks, so shouldn''t you at least take me to buy rice noodles?"


    Xiao He stopped in his tracks. After pondering in the same spot for two seconds, he turned and walked out of the alley.


    Qiao Ying followed him.


    She took the initiative to strike up a conversation, "What''s up with those people?"


    Xiao He said, "It''s none of your business."


    Qiao Ying said, "I love doing good deeds, especially for ssmates. Maybe I''d be happy to help."


    Xiao He: "I don''t need it."


    Qiao Ying looked at his back: His personality is the same too.


    Just like Feng Ying, full of thorns all over his body, keeping everyone thousands of miles away, not trusting anyone.


    Xiao He brought Qiao Ying out of the alley and stood on a street lined with shops. He pointed out a rice noodle shop in front for Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying looked at him and asked, "Do you need to go to the hospital?"


    Xiao He said, "Mind your own business."


    Qiao Ying also did not pamper him, "Ungrateful one."


    Qiao Ying turned and walked away immediately.


    After seeing her actually enter the rice noodle shop, Xiao He then turned around and entered the alley again.


    A ck Rolls Royce was parked at the south gate of Peking University.


    Qin Hanyue hade to pick Qiao Ying up after her evening self-study session.


    The students walked out of the school gate in groups of three and two. Suddenly, the car door on this side opened and Qiao Ying got in.


    And right across was a taxi that had just started moving.


    Obviously, Qiao Ying had taken a taxi here.


    Qin Hanyue looked at her curiously, "You weren''t at school?"


    Qiao Ying: "I went out to buy food."


    Qin Hanyue: "So why didn''t you go straight home?"


    She had taken a taxi back here. Given that she came from quite far away, since she was already out, why did she still circle back to school instead of going straight home?


    Could it be because of him? Qin Hanyue secretly rejoiced in his heart.


    Qiao Ying: "Let''s go."


    Qin Hanyue said caringly, "After a day of sses and giving lectures to students, you should pay more attention to resting your eyes."


    Qiao Ying nced at him, "Staring at forums all day, you should take better care of your eyes too."


    Qin Hanyueughed dryly, at a loss for words.


    "So what food did you buy?"


    Qiao Ying handed him the bag she was holding.


    Qin Hanyue opened it to see a box of soft and chewy Suzhou green rice balls.


    Qiao Ying: "Want to eat it?"


    After Xiao He left, Qiao Ying immediately came out of the rice noodle shop. She then received Qin Hanyue''s message that he wasing to pick her up after evening self-study.


    Qin Hanyue said, "Yes I do, I haven''t eaten dinner yet anyway."


    Qin Hanyue opened the box and offered it to Qiao Ying first.


    Qiao Ying: "I''m not hungry." She didn''t like eating these either.


    Qin Hanyue held the rice balls and asked, "You bought these specially for me?"


    But Qiao Ying asked Qin Yan (one of his assistants) who was in front, "Old Qin, want to eat?"


    Qin Hanyue also looked at Qin Yan, "He probably won''t eat right?"


    Qin Yan: "Thank you Miss Qiao, my stomach is not good so I can''t eat such soft and mushy stuff." He smiled politely on the surface while crying bitterly inside.


    Competing with the Young Master for food, he still wanted his mouth!


    Couldn''t you just reply with a simple yes, I bought them specially for you? Wouldn''t that make everyone happy?


    These two ck-hearted ones just loved to y with him whenever they had nothing better to do.


    After injections and medication when they got back to the vi and Qin Hanyue left, Qiao Ying received an electronic file from Huo Chengdong.


    It contained all the information about Xiao He and his parents.


    Huo Chengdong sent a message: [Sister Ying, I know you have high moral standards, but just for a sweet and sour pork ribs, isn''t this a bit much?]


    Huo Chengdong: [Your heart toward me is already enough]


    Qiao Ying replied: [My dog likes ying ball too, let me know when you''re free toe match wits with it.]


    Huo Chengdong held his phone: [???]


    The next day during lunch time. Xiao He was busy finishing up at the canteen. He simply started doing his homework there. He had missed over a semester of courses. Not only did he have to catch up onst semester''s knowledge, he also had to keep up with the current curriculum.


    Suddenly, a bottle of medicinal wine specifically for treating bruises and sprains was ced in front of him. Xiao He looked up and saw Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying: "Camete, is there still food?"


    Xiao He looked at her for two seconds but ignored her. He continued taking notes.


    Soon however, he stopped writing. Then he stood up and left silently. A few minutester he came back carrying a tray of food.


    He ced the tray of rice and dishes on the table, then sat down again to continue taking notes.


    Qiao Ying sat opposite him: "How much is it?"


    Seeing that Xiao He ignored her, Qiao Ying went on to eat the food on her own ord.


    After eating a few bites, she heard him ask, "Do you have the notes fromst semester?"


    Of course she didn''t. Apart from there being not much knowledge that required her to take notes, even if there were, she wouldmit them to memory.


    Qiao Ying said, "I have them, want to borrow?"


    Xiao He looked at her, his meaning obvious without needing words.


    Qiao Ying said, "I''ll lend them to you, what good does it do for me?"


    Xiao He lowered his head again without further response.


    After finishing her meal, Qiao Ying left the medicinal wine behind without caring whether Xiao He would ept it or not.


    Xiao He waited until almost the start of afternoon sses before packing up his books and returning to the ssroom.


    As soon as Xiao He entered the ssroom, he noticed that whether male or female, his ssmates were all looking his way, apanied by hushed whispers.


    Qiao Ying sat and ate with him at the canteen when there were still quite a few students around.


    They must be gossiping due to Qiao Ying having sat across from him at the canteen just now.


    Xiao He returned to his seat. A few notebooks were left on his desk. He looked up to see Qiao Ying.


    His ssmates'' whispered conversations instantly grew louder.


    Xiao He''s lips moved, seemingly trying to say thank you, but given his personality, the words did not make it past his mouth eventually.


    Qiao Ying also did not mind. She returned to her own seat.


    Xiao He flipped open the notebook on top. The ss monitor''s name was written on the front page - Qiao Ying must have borrowed them from the ss monitor.


    Early Saturday morning.


    Older Ming came to see Xiao He''s mother for a house call again.


    The previous time Older Ming came to diagnose Mrs. Xiao was with Headmaster Zhang apanying him. However, it wasn''t just Older Ming and Headmaster Zhang present this time.


    There was also Qiao Ying.


    Xiao He was using a mop to clean up his mother''s vomit from the floor when the few of them arrived.


    The run-down little room, peeling walls, unpleasant smell; that side of him that he was embarrassed for anyone to see had been caught in the act. It would make anyone feel ashamed.


    "Sorry, our door wasn''t shut properly. We came right in without knocking," Zhang Chengyong eased the atmosphere. He knew children of this age had strong pride, especially in front of their peer who was a girl like Qiao Ying.


    Xiao He remained silent as he lowered his head to diligently mop the floor clean. Carrying the mop, he headed out.


    Qiao Ying made way for him.

 Chapter 216: Wind Shadow’s brother Qiao Ying stepped on the gas pedal

    <h4>Chapter 216</h4>


    Xiao''s Mother and Xiao He lived on the fourth floor. There was only one bedroom, one living room, and a tiny kitchen and bathroom that were difficult to even turn around in.


    The few pieces of dinnerware were ced on the dining table in the living room.


    Theck of furniture was pitiful. There were even knife marks on the door where someone had stabbed into it, leaving creepy slits embedded in the door.


    The only bedroom was given to the critically ill Xiao''s Mother. Xiao He slept in the living room on a shabby bed with only one pillow.


    They didn''t even have a desk.


    Although it was run down, it was tidy.


    Xiao He came back after mopping and saw Qiao Ying standing in the living room surveying their pitiful little home. She even reached out and flipped the wall calendar that had been hanging for years to the current month, even though the year was long outdated.


    She was like someone who was bored and had dropped by to visit.


    After Older Ming finished taking Xiao''s Mother''s pulse, he called Qiao Ying into the room.


    Xiao''s Mother''s condition was very poor. In her youth, she had overworked herself and developed various illnesses. She had also suffered repeated abuse from her alcoholic husband.


    Two years ago, she had developed uremia and was relying on a small government subsidy to purchase medicine to keep herself alive. Now, she was bedridden and tormented by her illness.


    All the responsibilities of the family rested on Xiao He''s shoulders.


    There was no cure for the uremia. Every day she lived was a blessing.


    Older Ming wanted to ask Qiao Ying if there was any way she could help alleviate Xiao Mother''s suffering and try to prolong her life as much as possible.


    Of course, Qiao Ying hadn''t just randomly dropped by to visit.


    When he saw her take out her acupuncture kit, Older Ming voluntarily stepped aside.


    "Miss Qiao''s medical skills surpass mine. Please feel assured." Older Ming said to Xiao He.


    Zhang Chengyong also echoed for Xiao He not to worry.


    Qiao Ying sat down by the bed and turned to address the few people in the room, "You all can go out first."


    With just that one line, Zhang Chengyong went out by himself.


    Qiao Ying looked towards Older Ming and Xiao He who hadn''t moved.


    Under Qiao Ying''s gaze, Xiao He, who had wanted to help, and Older Ming, who had wanted to observe and learn, also sessively left the room.


    Xiao He went to the kitchen to boil medicine for his mother.


    Qiao Ying undid Xiao''s Mother clothes and started administering acupuncture to her.


    After several needles, the anguished expression on Xiao''s Mother''s face started to ease. She looked at Qiao Ying in shocked gratitude.


    After several more needles, Xiao''s Mother spoke, "Thank you child." Her voice was infirm and sickly.


    Qiao Ying nced at her while continuously administering acupuncture, "Your son is very sensible."


    She spoke like a doctor chatting with a patient in a hospital to help relieve nervousness. It didn''t feel abrupt.


    Xiao''s Mother: "This child has led a bitter life. Following me, he hasn''t had a single good day and he''s suffered beatings from his father too."


    Thinking of how much she owed her son, Xiao''s Mother''s eyes quickly grew wet.


    Qiao Ying: "How many children do you have?"


    When it came to this topic, Xiao''s Mother, who had been tormented by illness for years, first became absent-minded. Then her eyes crawled with grief.


    "Xiao He has an older brother. Not long after he was born, he was abducted. Up until now, he still hasn''t been found..." Xiao''s Mother''s words caught in her throat.


    Zhuo Chengdong hadn''t investigated this.


    At that time, conditions had been dire. Xiao''s Mother didn''t have money to give birth at the hospital. The children were either born at home or with a midwife''s help.


    Xiao He was also born at home so there were no records at the hospital.


    Having given birth twice at home, they were lucky to have survived.


    Qiao Ying: "How old would the older brother be?"


    Xiao''s Mother: "If he were still alive, he would be 25 this year."


    Qiao Ying''s administrating hand paused - Feng Ying was two years older than her, the ages matched.


    Qiao Ying: "Did you give him a name?"


    "Xiao Ran."


    Qiao Ying murmured softly: "Xiao Ran."


    Qiao Ying: "Were there any distinguishing birthmarks on him? It would be easier to find him back if there were."


    Xiao''s Mother: "He has a mole behind his left ear."


    Feng Ying didn''t have a mole behind his left ear. But they couldn''t rule out the possibility that it had been removed by An Ying. She hadn''t examined closely behind his left ear for surgical scars.


    Could Feng Ying really be the Xiao family''s child? A critically ill mother on her deathbed, an alcoholic and abusive gambling addict of a father, and a bullied brother who had suffered endless hardships since young.


    It was such a destitute and wretched family.


    Xiao''s Mother: "I don''t dare to hope that he coulde back. I only hope that he is still alive somewhere and that someone is treating him well."


    It was a long time before Qiao Ying responded: "He will be."


    After another half an hour, Qiao Ying removed the needles.


    "Youngdy, are you Xiao He''s ssmate?" Xiao''s Mother asked.


    "Yes."


    "Since young, this child has been abused by his father. I didn''t protect him well. When he grew older, he was bullied by other children. After a long time, he spoke less and less, and never had any friends. He just transferred to a new school recently, could you chat more with him?" Xiao''s Mother implored.


    At this time, Xiao He was standing in the doorway.


    Qiao Ying: "I can."


    When Qiao Ying returned to the vi, she turned on theputer.


    After some operations, she hacked into An Ying''s database and sessfully retrieved Feng Ying''s DNA test report.


    An Ying''s database didn''t record the background and original identities of the assassins, especially those with the "Ying" designation. All of them had been taken in by An Ying since they were still infants. No one knew the reprehensible ways they came to be in An Ying''s hands.


    Including her.


    The database only stored partial records of each assassin after arriving at An Ying, as well as a DNA test report.


    Even when they died, their records would not be casually deleted.


    Qiao Ying didn''t leave any traces behind.


    Of course, she also wasn''t afraid of An Ying finding out.


    Before the sky even darkened, Qiao Ying obtained the DNA kinship analysis report between Feng Ying and Xiao''s Mother.


    The report showed that Xiao''s Mother was Feng Ying''s biological mother.


    Qiao Ying held onto the report for a long time before finding a lighter. She burned the report to ashes and flushed it down the toilet.


    She rxed her entire body and leaned back against the sofa.


    Her mind was filled with memories of training together with Feng Ying from young till they grew up, and the promise to escape An Ying together and live under assumed names.


    Yet in the end, she was the one who buried him with her own hands.


    Xiao''s Mother had said that she didn''t dare to hope he coulde back, she only hoped he was still alive somewhere and that someone was treating him well.


    Even that little wish of Xiao''s Mother''s was dashed.


    If Feng Ying hadn''t apanied her on that mission, he wouldn''t have died.


    If Feng Ying were still alive, if they had sessfully escaped from An Ying, would he have tried to find his birth parents?


    Then Xiao''s Mother wouldn''t be like now - unable to even afford medicine and fated to die without closure.


    Even if Feng Ying didn''t have much feelings for this family, he would definitely have given his mother a dignified end. He would have protected his younger brother Xiao He and given Xiao He a whole new life. He would have fought for justice on behalf of his pitiful mother and brother against their abusive alcoholic father.


    She would also have treated Xiao He like her own brother.


    But none of that was possible now.


    Feng Ying had died.


    As if sensing Qiao Ying''s low mood, Fourth Master walked over and rested his head on herp looking at her, whimpering.


    Qiao Ying started her car and drove out of the estate.


    At an auto repair shop, Qiao Ying saw Xiao He hard at work. He wore work overalls stained all over with gasoline while his hands, meant for holding books and taking notes, were covered in gasoline as well.


    Even after he was off work, the gasoline wouldn''t wash offpletely.


    "Damn it, do you even know how to repair or not? You''ve made it even more broken than before you tried to fix it. If you can''t do it then don''t!" The car owner swore as he got back into his car, mming the door forcefully, preparing to leave.


    Xiao He blocked the front of the car. "You haven''t paid yet."


    The car owner stuck his head out the window. "You want money after fixing my car into this state? Hurry up and get the hell out of my way!"


    Xiao He didn''t budge. "I''ve already fixed your car. I tested it just now and there were no issues."


    The owner said, "This is my car. Don''t think I wouldn''t know if there were any problems or not! I''ll say it onest time, get the hell out of my way!"


    Xiao He still didn''t move. "Pay up first."


    The owner yelled, "Do you believe that I''ll step on the elerator and run you over to death?!"


    Seeing that Xiao He was still blocking the front of his car, the owner cursed and started the ignition. The roar of the engine sounded.


    Yet Xiao He wasn''t frightened away.


    "Where''s your boss? Get your damn boss out here for me!"


    "If you don''t get the hell out of the way soon, I''m really going to step on it!"


    Qiao Ying mmed her foot down on the elerator!

 Chapter 217: Xiao He Falls to the ground bleeding from his broken head

    <h4>Chapter 217</h4>


    "I''ll f*** your mom!" The car owner was still cursing badly at Xiao He,pletely unaware of the danger approaching. The sound of an engine suddenly roared, approaching him quickly. The car owner instinctively turned to look.


    Before he could see clearly, the top-level sports car mmed straight into his car with a loud "bang." The side of the car dented inward.


    The car owner was thrown against the car door. His foul curses also stopped abruptly, reced by screams.


    Qiao Ying reversed her car, pulling back several meters before stepping on the gas pedal and ramming it again. The front passenger door was dented inward. The car owner finally realized the situation.


    Seeing her car reverse again, seemingly to ram once more, the terrified car owner hurriedly turned the steering wheel to try and drive away.


    But he was too frightened to have full control of his faculties.


    The sports car did not give him a chance, ramming into him again. It pushed his car sideways several meters until it hit the wall, the doors blocked, unable to escape.


    Again and again... The car owner screamed in terror, scared out of his wits.


    Until the car was smashed beyond recognition, the sports car finally stopped. The car owner''s soul had already departed from fright. Xiao He was also stunned, nkly watching Qiao Ying get out of her car.


    Qiao Ying looked at her own deformed front bumper, somewhat helplessly said: "I just wanted toe wash my car. Now it needs repairs."


    Xiao He came back to his senses, looking at her, said: "...You can''t repair that here."


    Qiao Ying of course knew it couldn''t be repaired here: "That''s troublesome. I quite like this car."


    Xiao He: "Send it back to the manufacturer."


    Qiao Ying: "That''s all I can do now."


    Xiao He then looked towards the car Qiao Ying had just smashed. As well as the car owner bawling inside, scared out of his wits, having wet his pants in fear.


    Qiao Ying: "He won''t daree cause you trouble. These kinds of bullies are cowards. One lesson is enough for him to remember his whole life."


    Xiao He looked away, bowing his head to tidy up his tools.


    Not long after, another car came. Xiao He continued working.


    Qiao Ying did not leave, just standing aside watching him...


    The car owner had already abandoned his car and escaped. Leaving behind a pile of scrap metal. He probably wouldn''t daree back for it.


    Xiao He nced back several times, always seeing Qiao Ying staring at him.


    Qiao Ying watched for a long time, so Xiao He worked for a long time - washing cars, changing tires, fixing underbodies. Tough dirty work still had to be done. It seemed he was the only one in thisrge garage tonight.


    Around 11 pm, Xiao He sent off hisst customer. Without even ncing at Qiao Ying, he simply said: "I''m closing up."


    Then he went to wash his hands.


    Qiao Ying drove her car out of the garage.


    When Xiao He came out, Qiao Ying lowered her car window: "Get in."


    Xiao He didn''t get in.


    "Bad temper," Qiao Ying muttered, driving after him.


    After following him like this for a few minutes, Xiao He couldn''t stand it anymore and got into the car.


    Qiao Ying: "Would have been better if you just came in the morning."


    Xiao He asked her: "Do I know you?"


    Qiao Ying: "You don''t know me and I don''t know you."


    Xiao He: "Then you pity me? I don''t need it."


    Qiao Ying: "But you epted Principal Zhang''s good intentions?"


    Xiao He: "......"


    Seeing he had no reply, Qiao Ying nced at him, catching sight of his hands covered in ck oil stains.


    "My younger brother used to be quite simr to you. Because of hisme leg, he was bullied a lot since he was little. But he''s much more cheerful now."


    "Even rich folks'' kids get bullied? Even get incurable illnesses?" Xiao He''s tone was icy cold.


    Qiao Ying: "My family used to be poor."


    Xiao He looked at her, seeming to wait for her to continue.


    Qiao Ying: "We aren''t close, what''s the point in telling you?"


    Xiao He felt he was being mocked. His expression turned even colder.


    Qiao Ying: "I heard your mother say your older brother was abducted when he was 6 years older than you. If you gain the ability, would you try to find him?"


    Xiao He: "We aren''t close."


    Qiao Ying: "Petty."


    Qiao Ying sent Xiao He towards his home. Stopping in front of the small shop that sold Cross Bridge Rice Noodles they atest night.


    "I sent you such a long way. Buying me ate night snack isn''t asking too much, is it?" Said Qiao Ying.


    Xiao He who had just gotten out of the car and was about to walk into the alley stopped in his tracks.


    These rice noodles were authentic but it was still just a fly restaurant. But even for a fly restaurant, $10 a bowl was still a luxury Xiao He couldn''t afford eating less than 3 meals a day.


    Qiao Ying ordered a bowl.


    Xiao He didn''t order anything, taking out a shabby second-hand phone bought from the flea market after who knows how many previous owners to pay for Qiao Ying.


    After paying, he turned to leave.


    Qiao Ying called him back: "That''s very impolite."


    Xiao He clenched his fist, gritting his teeth as he sat down across from Qiao Ying.


    Seeing him return, Qiao Ying ordered another bowl for him.


    When the two bowls of noodles were served, Qiao Ying slid one bowl towards him: "I treated you, so you have to eat it. Otherwise I''ll pour it away."


    Then she started eating her own.


    Xiao He looked at the bowl of fragrant noodles before him, then back at her. His hand hidden under the table tightly clenched.


    A whileter he picked up his chopsticks and started eating with his head lowered.


    "I can tutor you for free. It''s much more effective than self-studying from notes, and can save you a lot of time," Qiao Ying suddenly said.


    But Xiao He was wary of such seemingly motiveless goodwill: "We''re still strangers."


    "Principal Zhang said if I make some more contributions to the school with my grades, I can be nominated an outstanding alumni after graduation."


    Qiao Ying casually made up some nonsense.


    Of course Xiao He didn''t believe her. That car she drove was worth over 100 million. With her status, why would she care about some title?


    Qiao Ying: "I n to start apany andck skilled workers. After you graduate,e work at mypany. 5 year minimum contract, deal?"


    This was naturally also a lie.


    But this reason seemed clearly more convincing than before.


    Xiao He only believed it briefly for 2 seconds. Because he didn''t think he had that worth, that someone rich like her would see value in him. But Xiao He really couldn''t figure out her intentions behind all this seemingly goodwill. Was it just another one of those rich folk''s weird hobbies?


    Qiao Ying: "I judge people by their character, not anything else. Just their character."


    Xiao He felt it wasughable: "Character? You only met me a few days ago?"


    Qiao Ying: "Filial piety, hard-working endurance, we''ll see about the rest."


    Xiao He nced at her but didn''t continue the conversation. Just kept eating his noodles with his head lowered.


    When they left the shop, Xiao He walked into the alley while Qiao Ying drove her car back to the vi.


    The next day, Qiao Ying didn''t see Xiao He at school.


    "Have you seen Xiao He?" Qiao Ying asked the boy sitting behind her.


    The boy shook his head: "Haven''t seen him."


    But he was extremely envious and jealous in his heart.


    Qiao Ying went to ask the guidance counselor and learned Xiao He hadn''t asked for leave.


    But he indeed hadn''te to school.


    So Qiao Ying asked for leave from the counselor, then borrowed Huo Chengdong''s car before leaving school.


    Half an hourter, Qiao Ying and Huo Chengdong who was skipping ss appeared downstairs of Xiao He''s home.


    Huo Chengdong followed her upstairs: "Sis Qiao why''re youing to a dump like this to look for someone or something fun?"


    Xiao He''s door wasn''t fully closed, left ajar.


    "Xiao He?" Qiao Ying knocked but there was no response inside.


    A faint bloody smell drifted out.


    Qiao Ying pushed the door open and went inside. Xiao He was lying unconscious on the floor, badly injured and bleeding from his head. Next to him was a broken alcohol bottle.


    Huo Chengdong jumped in fright: "F*ck! He dead?!"

 Chapter 218: Qin Han Yue Hospital met Qiao Ying Xiao He

    <h4>Chapter 218</h4>


    Qiao Ying followed right after and walked into the bedroom. She saw Xiao''s Mother lying on the floor with the upper half of her body, while her legs were still hanging on the bedside. Her two arms were in a crawling posture as if trying desperately to get to the door. The quilt on the bed had been pulled down by her.


    It was not difficult to see that Xiao''s Mother was in a hurry to go help Xiao He.


    Huo Chengdong, who had deliberately skipped ss, felt quite pathetic. He had thought thating along would be fun, but instead he had to carry someone who was either dead or alive down four floors, with blood all over his body.


    Fortunately, Qiao Ying was in a hurry to send people to the hospital, so Huo Chengdong got to experience the excitement of speed and passion, which thrilled him.


    Xiao He got over a dozen stitches on his head. When he woke up, the first thing he saw was Qiao Ying sitting by his bed. He was anxious about his mother, ignoring everything else, and asked Qiao Ying hurriedly, "...Where is my mother?"


    Qiao Ying: "In the next room."


    Xiao He rushed out of bed and ran into the next room without Qiao Ying stopping him.


    Xiao¡®s Mother had just taken medicine not long ago and was asleep.


    Seeing his mother was fine, Xiao He was relieved.


    Huo Chengdong said, "Brother, what exactly is your situation? Did someone raid your home? You want me to call the cops for you? I know people at the police station."


    Huo Chengdong: "Never mind if you don''t wanna talk about it."


    "What happened?" Qiao Ying asked.


    Xiao He stared at his mother''s frail face in silence for a moment. With a dry throat, he said, "...It''s none of your business."


    Seeing Xiao He''s attitude, Huo Chengdong immediately got angry. "You ungrateful brat. I was kind enough to save you, yet you show no appreciation. You deserve to get smashed by that bottle."


    Qiao Ying: "It was your father."


    It was almost an affirmative tone.


    Judging from the damaged items in the living room, it was not a fight between multiple people, but more of venting anger by smashing stuff. It was impossible for Xiao He to have done it himself. If it was an enemy, Xiao He would have no reason not to stop them.


    Besides, there was that bottle.


    It must have been Xiao He''s alcoholic father.


    Looking at the traces left at the scene and Xiao He''s unconscious posture, he and his drunken dad had a physical fight. Xiao He didn''t use heavy force, only trying to drive his dad away, but his alcoholic father went for the kill.


    Xiao He''s reaction confirmed it.


    "Your dad beat you up? What the fxxk, what kind of dad is he? Is he even your biological dad? What dad would smash his son with a liquor bottle?" Huo Chengdong said indignantly.


    Looking at the miserable mother and son.


    The more Huo Chengdong thought about it, the angrier he got. "Tell me where that scumbag father of yours is. I''ll have someone bring him to me."


    Xiao He still remained silent.


    Qiao Ying: "Your mother must be hospitalized. I paid for one year of her medical expenses. Caregivers will arriveter."


    Xiao He slightly tilted his face but did not look at her.


    Qiao Ying: "It will need to be paid back in the future."


    This made it so Xiao He could no longer refuse her help.


    Huo Chengdong had already recognized Xiao He as the student who gave him meals in the cafeteria. He looked at the generous Qiao Ying, then at the tall and handsome Xiao He.


    He couldn''t help but quietly gossip, "Sis Ying, did you dump Qin Hanyue again?"


    Qiao Ying looked at him: "......"


    The two then left the inpatient department, ready to head back.


    Huo Chengdong looked back at the ward on the fifth floor and couldn''t keep his mouth shut as he drove.


    "Actually, I quite support you dumping Qin Hanyue, Sis Ying, but the guy just now wasn''t as handsome as me. And his dad isn''t someone decent."


    "The white-haired handsome guyst time looks better than him and Qin Hanyue in my opinion," said Huo Chengdong. He suddenly tidied his hair and cleared his throat, "Sis Ying, what do you think of me?"


    Qiao Ying: "Pretty good."


    Huo Chengdong felt embarrassed: "Really?"


    Qiao Ying: "Yeah, but I''m too outstanding, you don''t match up."


    Huo Chengdong: "......"


    After getting out of the inpatient building, Qiao Ying stood in front of the car and looked up at the fifth floor where Xiao He was, seemingly lost in thought.


    Huo Chengdong asked while driving, "Sis Ying, where are we going?"


    Xiao He had been ina for a whole day. By now, it was already dark outside.


    As Qiao Ying watched the changing scenery outside the car window, she didn''t initially want to intervene in Xiao He''s family affairs. But remembering Xiao''s Mother was Feng Ying''s mother... Qiao Ying had Huo Chengdong make a U-turn.


    At a hidden underground gambling den, Xiao He''s father was kicked out. He got up, dusted himself off, and left while cursing.


    A car''s headlights shone on him, blinding his eyes.


    Xiao''s father swore at the car. As he walked past the car, he took a look inside and even spat at it afterwards.


    After taking a few steps, he seemed to hear someone calling him.


    "Hey!"


    The moment Xiao''s father looked back, Huo Chengdong punched him to the ground.


    Huo Chengdong dragged the man to a corner and gave him a good beating while he begged for mercy.


    Atst, Huo Chengdong grabbed Xiao''s father by the cor and warned: "Open your dog eyes wide and take a good look at who''s hitting you. I''m Xiao He''s ssmate. If I ever find out again that you''ve beaten Xiao He and disrupted their mother and son''s life, I''ll p you to death with one p!"


    As he spoke, Huo Chengdong really gave him another p.


    Xiao''s father cried and screamed, "I won''t, I won''t dare anymore..."


    Looking at his pathetic state, Huo Chengdong got even more furious. He flung the man to the ground.


    "Fxxk, what kind of trash are you, hitting your own wife and child. Just touching scumbags like you dirties my hands."


    "Stay away from Xiao He from now on. If I see any more injuries on him, I''ll mark them all on you, you hear me?!"


    "I hear, I hear..."


    Huo Chengdong got back into the car, cursing, "What the hell was that thing? Giving birth to a son like that, mutated genes huh."


    Qiao Ying: "My brother is also a gic mutation."


    Huo Chengdong: "You don''t even let me meet him. It''s not like I''d eat him."


    Qiao Ying: "You''ll see him once he enters Peking University."


    Huo Chengdongughed, "Alright, whatever you say, Sis Ying."


    Qin Hanyue cared about Qiao Ying''s eyes.


    But Qiao Ying had been busy or at night self-study these past few days that Qin Hanyue didn''t get to see her.


    On the forum, Xiao He¡ªthe new student, new face¡ªwho had appeared beside Qiao Ying entered Qin Hanyue''s sight.


    There were also more and more posts about the two on the forum.


    Comments said Qiao Ying took initiative to be friendly with the new ssmate, helping Xiao He borrow notes, lining up for him at the meal window, eating together...


    Some even saw the two leaving night self-study halfway through.


    The two top students interacted with each other multiple times.


    There was even a ssmate posting thatte at night he saw the two eating supper together at a noodle shop.


    No pics no truth. No one believed it.


    The original poster said there was a shy sport car parked at the shop entrance. It was the one Ye Si drove the other time, only the front was crashed. That was when he discovered the two people inside.


    It sounded believable with such details. Right as people were gossiping about it being Friday, close to getting off work, Qin Yan took the chance to browse the forums and saw many posts implying "Young Master got dumped."


    Qin Yan: "The car crashed? I hope Miss Qiao is okay..."


    Then it urred to him there was another highlight: "Is Young Master being cheated on?"


    No, that''s not right.


    He didn''t even seed pursuing her in the first ce.


    He didn''t qualify to be cheated on.


    After finishing his tasks, Qin Hanyue messaged Qiao Ying that he would go see herter.


    Qiao Ying: ¡¾Got something. Come byter¡¿


    So Qin Hanyue went for his monthly health checkup first.


    On the way there, Qin Yan secretly observed Qin Hanyue''s expression, but before he could analyze anything from Qin Hanyue''s calm face, he got caught.


    Qin Hanyue seemed to be in a bad mood. His voice was icy cold. "Speak."


    Qin Yan gulped. "......Nothing."


    After the exam, Qin Hanyue walked towards the elevator.


    He saw a familiar back view ahead. It was precisely Qiao Ying.


    Beside Qiao Ying was anky boy.


    The two entered the elevator together and went down.

 Chapter 219: The Tacit Understanding Between Two People; Xiao He Again

    <h4>Chapter 219</h4>


    As the elevator door closed, Qin Hanyue saw the face of that little boy who had popped up next to Qiao Ying earlier.


    Qin Yan also noticed him and couldn''t help being startled.


    Then he secretly nced at Qin Hanyue and noticed that Qin Hanyue''s pace had obviously quickened. Qin Yan thought to himself: What a coincidence!


    The hospital was very crowded and the elevator stopped on every floor. It took three to four minutes to get to the first floor. When the elevator doors opened, Qin Hanyue saw Qiao Ying obviously waiting for him outside the elevator. He was momentarily stunned.


    He thought she hadn''t noticed him upstairs.


    Qin Hanyue stepped out of the elevator and walked towards her.


    Qiao Ying: "What are you doing at the hospital? Not feeling well?"


    Qin Hanyue: "What are you doing at the hospital? Not feeling well?"


    The two of them spoke at the same time, saying the exact same thing.


    Qin Yan: This tacit understanding, should I send you two to get a marriage certificate?


    Qin Hanyue couldn''t helpughing. The bit of gloom in his heart instantly disappeared: "I''m here for a physical exam. What about you?"


    It was obvious that Qiao Ying was here because of that little boy. If he wasn''t mistaken, it looked like the little boy had a head injury.


    But he didn''t know where the person had gone now.


    Qiao Ying: "Let''s talk while walking."


    Qin Hanyue: "Okay."


    The two walked outside with Qin Yan running ahead to get the car.


    Qiao Ying: "A ssmate, his mother has uremia and is hospitalized."


    Qin Hanyue: "I saw him. A little boy."


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Little...boy?"


    It felt like ¡°little¡± and ¡°boy¡± were both emphasized.


    Feeling mischievous, Qiao Ying deliberately picked the one most likely to provoke him: "What, having an age crisis?"


    Qin Hanyueughed it off: "A young punk, not to that extent - where is he?"


    Qiao Ying: "He left."


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°You let him leave first?"


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Yeah.¡±


    Qin Hanyue''s mouth curved up slightly: ¡°Is he the new transferred student?"


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Yeah.¡±


    He was just a new ssmate Qiao Ying had just met, yet she paid special attention to him. Qin Hanyue couldn¡¯t help but feel surprised and wondered what had happened between them.


    Qin Hanyue clearly wanted to know more.


    Just as he was hesitating whether to ask or not, the elevator door next to them opened and more than a dozen people walked out all of a sudden. The already busy corridor instantly became crowded.


    Qiao Ying was blocked in her tracks for a moment.


    Qin Hanyue took the opportunity to grab her hand and pull her to the right side of the crowd while continuing to walk outside with her. He didn''t intend to let go.


    Seeing that Qiao Ying didn''t refuse, Qin Hanyue thought to himself: I won''t ask anymore.


    Qiao Ying lowered her eyes to look at their sped hands. Her face was expressionless: "Did you look for me because you have something?"


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°No, I just haven''t seen you these past few days.¡±


    He made no attempt to conceal his feelings towards her and stated it bluntly.


    "How are your eyes? Can you see clearly now?¡±


    ¡°Yeah.¡±


    Qin Yan parked the car at the hospital entrance. Seeing Qin Hanyuee out holding someone, he couldn''t help but get excited too: He can see now but still dares to hold Miss Qiao¡¯s hand? Doesn¡¯t seem like Young Master has unrequited love!


    As the car drove out of the hospital, Qin Yan said, "Miss Qiao, I saw on the Beijing University forum that your car''s front was smashed. You''re okay right?"


    Qin Hanyue immediately looked at her.


    He hadn''t seen that post.


    Qiao Ying simply told him, "I''m fine."


    Then she said to Qin Yan, "What''s the point learning this useless gossip. Too free at work."


    The targeted Qin Hanyue: "......"


    Qin Yan: "Not free at all, I''m not cking off either. I just happened to see it, happened to..."


    Comining inwardly: Good intentions seen as ulterior motives. If Young Master asks, this definitely isn''t the reply.


    That night after work, Qin Yan took a shower and was about to watch a drama to rx when he suddenly received a message from Qin Hanyue.


    Thinking it was about work again, Qin Yan felt miserable inwardly. But when he opened the message, it read: ¡¾Post link¡¿


    Qin Yan was stunned for a moment. After realizing what Qin Hanyue was referring to, while mocking, he replied: ¡¾No post, it was mentioned in thements. I took screenshots, sending them to you now¡¿


    Qin Hanyue looked at the screenshot content and determined that the matter regarding Qiao Ying¡¯s car had something to do with this new ssmate...


    That weekend night,


    It was Huo Chengdong¡¯s birthday.


    He booked a private room at an upscale recreational club at home and invited a bunch of friends over, including Huo Jingyue.


    Qiao Ying arrived punctually.


    A friend of Huo Chengdong¡¯s had just returned from abroad a couple days ago and didn¡¯t know Qiao Ying. After Qiao Ying appeared, his gaze stuck to her as he immediately asked Huo Chengdong, ¡°Who¡¯s this beauty?¡±


    Huo Chengdong simply replied, ¡°A swan.¡±


    The friend said, "People have names like that nowadays?"


    Huo Chengdong retorted, ¡°I mean you¡¯re a warty toad.¡±


    The friend was speechless: "Hey, I just asked for her name. If you have dibs on her I won''t fight you for her.¡±


    Huo Chengdong said, ¡°Stop right there. Although I¡¯m confident, I still have some self-awareness.¡±


    The friend nced at Qiao Ying, who was sitting with Huo Jingyue, seemingly aloof: ¡°No way, is she that hard to deal with?¡±


    Speaking, he reached out across Huo Jingyue towards Qiao Ying, "Hello, I''m Calivn, just got back these past two days...¡±


    Huo Chengdong immediately pulled his hand back: ¡°Get back from what, if you wanna die then leave us out of it.¡±


    The friend was puzzled: ¡°??? What?¡±


    He still didn¡¯t understand: ¡°What?¡±


    Huo Chengdong reiterated: ¡°I said Qin Hanyue.¡±


    The friend finally heard clearly. Looking at Qiao Ying again, he couldn¡¯t help swallowing, ¡°You''re not kidding me right?¡±


    Huo Chengdong scoffed, ¡°Half the city knows about it.¡±


    Stumped, the friend sat back down and after digesting it for a long time said incredulously, ¡°I remember you said Young Master Qin likes men before.¡±


    Huo Chengdong refused to admit it: "I''m aw student, don''t nder me."


    The friend was speechless. He secretly nced at Qiao Ying, thinking to himself: That was close.


    The private room door was pushed open. A waiter walked in carrying wine and refreshments.


    The private room lighting was somewhat dark. Huo Chengdong was sitting on the sofa chatting with his friend when he suddenly nced up and saw the waiter¡¯s face opposite him.


    Huo Chengdong: ¡°Hey, what are you doing here?¡±


    Xiao He didn''t reply, busy with the things in his hands.


    ¡°Who is it Young Cheng? You know him? Never seen him before.¡± Those sitting close by looked towards Xiao He one after another.


    Huo Chengdong said, ¡°Our ssmate from freshman year.¡±


    Upon hearing he was a Beijing University student, Huo Jingyue quickly covered her face and hid behind Qiao Ying. Although this was a formal venue, it still wouldn¡¯t reflect well on her as a teacher to be seen by a student.


    ¡°Sis Ying,¡± Huo Chengdong called Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying looked at Xiao He dressed in his work attire without saying anything.


    Huo Chengdong said, ¡°It¡¯s my birthday today. Hang out with us for a bit?¡±


    Xiao He didn¡¯t respond. He put down the things in his hands and left.


    Some of the wealthy sons said indignantly, ¡°Who¡¯s this? So ungrateful, daring not to give Young Cheng face.¡±


    Huo Chengdong said, ¡°Less bber, drink your stuff.¡±


    Xiao He had just walked out of the private room when Qiao Ying followed him out shortly after.


    Carrying the drinks, Xiao He quickly entered another private room.


    There were more than twenty men and women in the private room. The male guests were dressed properly with cigars in their mouths, cuddling sexy beauties. Some had their arms around delicate little boys.


    A vulgar-looking fat man in a suit and tie was getting intimate with a little boy in his arms when he suddenly noticed Xiao He, who hade to serve drinks. He looked exceptionally dazzling, especially the cold temperament that made the sultry little boy in his arms seem vulgar.


    The lecherous fat man reached out and touched Xiao He''s hand.


    Xiao He disgustedly retracted his hand and got up to leave but was blocked by the fat man''s bodyguard.


    Xiao He turned around and looked at the fat man.


    The fat man directly took out a stack of money and pped it on the table, looking very confident as he eyed Xiao He.


    Seeing that Xiao He was unmoved, the fat man pped down another stack of money.


    He took out tens of thousands in a row, but still didn''t see Xiao He tempted. The fat man ran out of patience, ¡°Just name your price.¡±


    Xiao He said coldly, ¡°I¡¯m just a waiter.¡±


    The fat man said, "Kid, you''re pretty greedy, but you have what it takes. Come on, pretend to be bashful for a bit. Tell me a number.¡±


    Xiao He ignored him and tried to leave again, but his path was firmly blocked by the bodyguards.


    Xiao He said, ¡°Let me through.¡±


    Qiao Ying stood outside the private room, looking inside through the ss on the door.


    Xiao He''s arms were twisted behind his back by two bodyguards who forcibly brought him in front of the fat man. Xiao He was forced to bend down closer to the fat man.


    Seeing the hand reaching towards him, Xiao He turned his head away in disgust and struggled violently, "Let me go!"

 Chapter 220: Joe Ying: "I met your brother."

    <h4>Chapter 220</h4>


    "Brat, don''t be ungrateful. Do you know how many people are fighting to get into my bed?" the fat boss threatened and intimidated, "Do you want to keep your job? I can make it so you can''t continue working here with one sentence."


    Seeing Xiao He quiet down, the fat boss revealed a satisfied smile, "It''s better to be so obedient earlier on."


    Qiao Ying stood quietly at the door, watching the situation inside the private room.


    Under the dim lights, Xiao He''s side profile and contour was almost identically carved out from the same mould as Feng Ying.


    The fat boss blew a smoke ring at Xiao He''s face, looking at this cold, handsome face, nning in his mind how he would enjoy himter.


    Just as he was indulging in his fantasy...


    "I''ll f**k your mother!"


    Unable to endure any longer, Xiao He furiouslyshed out. He fiercely headbutted the fat boss'' nose, directly breaking his nasal bridge. Right after, he kicked the fat boss in the chest.


    As an eighteen, neen year old boy filled with hot blood and impulsiveness, hepletely disregarded any consequences. At this moment, Xiao He wanted to beat him to death!


    With just these two hits, the fat boss nearly fainted from the pain on the spot.


    Xiao He was held down by two bodyguards, unable to move. His forehead and neck bulged with veins from his immense struggling.


    The people in the private room who were previously entertained stopped what they were doing. They surrounded the fat boss with concern, "Are you okay, President He? Quick, get some tissues!"


    The fat boss, whose nose bled profusely, rolled his eyes from the intense pain.


    "Motherf**ker!" A person walked forward and fiercely kicked the pinned down Xiao He twice, "You punk actually dared to attack President He!"


    That man then grabbed Xiao He''s hair to force him to raise his head, and pped Xiao He''s face.


    "Tired of living huh?" He spat in Xiao He''s face, "Hold him down. I''ll deal with himter."


    Xiao He clenched his fists tightly, enduring immense humiliation.


    After some time, the fat boss recovered from the pain. Infuriated, he picked up a wine bottle from the table, stepped on Xiao He''s head, and threatened Xiao He''s head with the bottle.


    "Ungrateful trash, daring to attack me. I will beat you to death today if I don''t share yourst name!"


    The scrawny Xiao He struggled with all his might, but it was all futile.


    Seeing the bottle smash towards Xiao He''s head, Qiao Ying at the door reached out to take a bottle of wine from a passing server''s tray. She pushed open the door and threw it precisely at the fat boss''s head, immediately cracking open his skull.


    Hearing the bottle shatter, Xiao He didn''t get to see what happened before he felt the grip on his arm loosen and the weight on his body disappear. The two bodyguards were beaten aside, one crashed onto the sofa.


    A hand pulled Xiao He up from the ground.


    Xiao He looked at Qiao Ying who appeared.


    "F**king girl!" The fat boss''s friend still foolishly charged at Qiao Ying.


    In the next second, his head met Qiao Ying''s wine bottle as well.


    When the manager rushed over anxiously with his men,


    All seven VIP big clienteleid on the ground in one private room.


    "President He? President Zhang? What, what''s going on?"


    The puzzled and anxious manager grabbed Xiao He and started cursing at him.


    Xiao He remained silent.


    Manager: "Aren''t you capable, bringing your friend to beat up clients. Do you know who President Ho is? I''d like to see how you two die!"


    Xiao He: "This has nothing to do with her."


    Qiao Ying was about to grab another bottle to shut the manager up, when she saw Huo Chengdong passing by outside seemingly looking for her.


    Qiao Ying called out to him, "Huo Chengdong."


    "Sis Ying, why are you here - whoa! What''s the situation?" Huo Chengdong walked in, saw the scene and asked, "A fight broke out? And you didn''t bring me along?"


    Still unsatisfied after cursing them out, the manager raised his hand, about to p Xiao He twice. But upon seeing Huo Chengdong, he froze, "Y...Young Master Huo?"


    When Huo Jingyue and the others came to find them,


    Huo Chengdong was pointing at the manager''s nose and yelling: "F**k, you dare scold my Sis Ying. I''ll make you swallow this bottle if you don''t believe me!"


    Huo Chengdong tried forcing the wine bottle into the manager''s mouth.


    "My friend works for you yet you make him apany clients instead of giving him a manager position. F**king looking down on him?! Who are you to hit him?! Do you believe if I tear down this sh*thole and rebuild it as a public toilet for you to guard everyday?!"


    "I believe, I believe!" The manager was nearly frightened to tears, continuously apologizing.


    In the washroom,


    Xiao He scooped some cold water to wash his face. Bending over the sink, he seemed to be calming himself down.


    Subsequently, he looked at his reflection in the mirror.


    The p imprint on his face was clear to see. Xiao He poked his aching cheek with the tip of his tongue. The water droplets hanging from his fringes dripped onto his nose bridge.


    The incident had escted and alerted the boss. The boss apologized to Huo Chengdong and promised Xiao He the best job.


    Xiao He returned at this time, having changed back into his own clothes. He threw the work attire back to the manager, then turned to leave.


    Qiao Ying followed.


    "Hey Sis Ying, I haven''t even cut my cake yet."


    Upon seeing Qiao Ying leave, what was supposed to be Huo Chengdong¡¯s lively birthday gathering instantly became tasteless. He vented his anger onto the boss, eventually getting the fat boss and his friends kicked out of the club.


    Old injuries not yet recovered with additional new ones, Xiao He clutched his side waist, still aching from the kick, and walked silently on the streets.


    Qiao Ying followed behind him.


    Without turning his head, he said: "Stop following me."


    But Qiao Ying quickened her pace to walk alongside him, "What about your job at the auto repair shop?"


    Xiao He didn''t respond.


    Qiao Ying guessed that the previous incident caused him to lose his job.


    Xiao He just continued walking, aimless. He didn''t know where he wanted to go either as Qiao Ying kept following him.


    Xiao He: "What exactly do you want?"


    Qiao Ying: "Didn''t I save you earlier?"


    "......" Xiao He went silent and simply quickened his footsteps.


    Seeing Xiao He mming up like a hedgehog, after a brief ponder, Qiao Ying suddenly said: "I''ve met your brother before."


    Xiao He halted in his tracks, stunned. He turned to look at her.


    But Qiao Ying annoyingly switched topics, "My car was sent back to the manufacturer for repairs. I need to get a new ride. You should be quite knowledgeable right, let''s go."


    Xiao He: "Finish what you were saying just now."


    Without turning her head, Qiao Ying said: "Buy the car first."


    Qiao Ying hailed a taxi and stood by the door waiting for him.


    Xiao He looked at her and walked straight towards her without a second thought.


    Qiao Ying brought Xiao He to a 4S dealership and asked him to help select a car for her.


    Indeed, her car was sent for repairs so she needed a new ride. She had a bunch of sports cars overseas but most were two seaters, not always convenient.


    Qiao Ying was alsozy to go through all that hassle to ship one over. She simply decided to just buy a four seater model locally.


    Xiao He wasn''t in the mood to pick her a car. After asking her budget, he randomly selected a suitable one.


    Qiao Ying took a look: "Porsche? Don''t like it."


    Xiao He continued selecting.


    Qiao Ying: "Don''t like Bentley either."


    Qiao Ying: "Ferrari is too tacky."


    One after another after eight cars, seeing Qiao Ying picking fault without a care, Xiao He lost his patience. "What exactly do you want to buy then?"


    The salesperson still kept his smile and professionalism, and introduced them to other options.


    Qiao Ying: "Come with me for a health checkupter."


    Xiao He agreed readily: "Sure."


    Shortly after, Qiao Ying picked a ck Maybach.


    After getting the car, she brought Xiao He to the hospital.


    Xiao He: "Can you talk about it now?"


    While driving, Qiao Ying said: "You look a lot like your brother, in build, personality, everything."


    Xiao He: "Where is he?"


    Qiao Ying: "Dead."

 Chapter 221: Qiao Ying is full of lies, Xiao He:" You are playing with me "; Remedial Lesson

    <h4>Chapter 221</h4>


    Xiao He''s face was ugly as he gritted his teeth and said, "Are you ying with me?"


    Qiao Ying replied: "Why would I need to?"


    Seeing Qiao Ying''s calm expression, Xiao He fell silent.


    He sat there wordlessly, seemingly lost in thought. After a while, he asked somewhat feebly: "Where did you see him?"


    Qiao Ying said: "I''ve never seen him before."


    Xiao He frowned and red at her, his anger rising to a boil.


    Qiao Ying added: "I''ve only seen photos of him."


    Xiao He demanded: "What photos? Where did theye from?"


    Qiao Ying exined: "A friend showed them to me. My friend was very close with your brother."


    Xiao He pressed: "Where''s this friend now? And the photos?"


    Qiao Ying stated inly: "My friend died and the photos are gone."


    Xiao He eximed angrily: "You!"


    If Qiao Ying wasn''t a girl, Xiao He would have definitely started a fight with her already.


    Qiao Ying retorted bluntly: "Believe it or not."


    Xiao He was so furious he could hardly breathe.


    He seemed unable to process this sudden news. All the way to the hospital for his checkup, he didn''t say another word.


    The kicks Xiao He took at the club didn''t fracture any bones, just left two nasty bruises. They definitely hurt though.


    Xiao He sat bare-chested while the nurse tended to his injuries.


    Qiao Ying stood to the side, her gaze sweeping over Xiao He''s body. He had many old wounds and several knife scars. The injuries from the recent steel pipe beating were also visible, looking quite horrific.


    After leaving the hospital and getting back into the car, Xiao He asked calmly: "When did he die and how? Also, why did your friend die too?"


    "I don''t know. As for my friend, it''s not convenient to exin the details of her death," Qiao Ying replied.


    Another stretch of silence followed before Xiao He spoke again, his tone less icy: "Did he live well while alive?"


    Qiao Ying said: "I suppose so."


    Xiao He questioned: "Did he know he had a younger brother?"


    Qiao Ying responded: "Unclear. So I can''t say for certain that you are his brother. I didn''t know much about him personally. I only heard my friend mention him before. We never got the chance to meet."


    Xiao He looked at her and said: "So your random kindness towards me is purely because of him?"


    Qiao Ying was blunt: "If not for my friend, why would I bother with your business?"


    Xiao He pressed: "What if I just happen to look like him but I''m not actually his brother?"


    Qiao Ying''s hands gripped the steering wheel. She stated simply: "The resemnce is enough," then quickly changed her tune, "Though hopefully your brother is still alive and well."


    Xiao He casually asked: "Was your friend male or female?"


    Qiao Ying said: "Female."


    Xiao He continued lightly: "Were you two very close? Otherwise why care so much about her friend''s potential brother when there''s no proof?"


    But Qiao Ying turned the questioning around: "Seems you''re more interested in my friend than your own brother." She nced at him.


    Xiao He didn''t feel like entertaining her anymore.


    Qiao Yingughed softly then said: "Or could it be...you wanted to hear some reasons for me being nice to you that have nothing to do with my friend or your brother? Perhaps you thought I''m interested in you?"


    Xiao He flushed in embarrassment and anger. "Ridiculous!" The topic ended there.


    Qiao Ying focused on driving while Xiao He stayed silent, lost in thought.


    The car stopped outside the alley. Without a word, Xiao He returned home, likely for a sleepless night ahead.


    The next day, the recent test papers were returned. Unsurprisingly, Qiao Ying scored perfectly again. As for Xiao He, he was called to the supervisor''s office.


    Xiao He had bombed the test spectacrly with a score of 32/100 - deadst in the ss and trailing second-tost ce by 30 points.


    At lunch in the cafeteria, Qiao Ying had just finished eating and was about to leave when Xiao He showed up across the table holding a tray of food.


    Qiao Ying: "What''s up?"


    Xiao He: "Um...you said you can tutor me."


    Qiao Ying replied without hesitation: "Sure,e over after school."


    Xiao He nced at her but said nothing.


    After two ss periods, Xiao He followed Qiao Ying home.


    Stepping into the luxurious vi, Xiao He looked around somewhat self-consciously.


    Hearing them enter, Er Ye came bounding downstairs. Seeing a stranger, Er Ye ran up to Xiao He, circled around him twice, then sniffed him with its nose before barking at Xiao He twice.


    This made Xiao He even more on edge.


    Qiao Ying said: "It doesn''t bite."


    Xiao He asked: "You live alone?"


    Qiao Ying: "Yes, have a seat."


    Qiao Ying went upstairs and returned with a spareptop, handing it to him. "Here, use this."


    Xiao He instinctively wanted to refuse.


    Qiao Ying stated inly: "You can''t learnputer science without aputer."


    Unable to argue with that logic, Xiao He kept his mouth shut.


    It seemed he wanted to say thanks but couldn''t get the words out.


    Afterst night''s events, Qiao Ying could sense a shift in Xiao He''s attitude towards her. Knowing now that it was due to his brother, he no longer rejected her kindness as strongly.


    "Let''s begin," Qiao Ying sat down.


    Xiao He had barely coveredst semester''s materials himself and was hopelessly lost trying to catch up this term. They would have to start from the fundamentals.


    Qiao Ying demonstrated a patience none had witnessed from her before.


    She taught clearly and concisely in innguage - more detailed than the teachers yet more efficient, without any excess.


    Xiao He was clever and grasped concepts instantly, making quick progress.


    Only having never touched aputer before made his hands clumsy.


    Around 6:30PM, the housekeeper arrived to make dinner and feed Er Ye before leaving again.


    Qiao Ying and Xiao He ate together.


    Tutoring continuedte into the night until 10PM.


    As Xiao He was departing, Qiao Ying gave him theptop to keep.


    After a brief hesitation, Xiao He epted it and promised Qiao Ying: "I''ll pay you back someday."


    Once Xiao He had gone, Qiao Ying went upstairs and took out her ownptop.


    After some tapping around, the screen disyed: ¡¾System Connected¡¿


    Over the next few days, Xiao He left school with Qiao Ying and apanied her to the vi for tutoring sessions.


    The two grew visibly closer, providing fresh gossip fodder for their ssmates.


    One evening as Qiao Ying was mid-lecture with Xiao He, a car pulled up outside followed by the doorbell.


    Qiao Ying sent Er Ye to get the door.


    Seeing it was Qin Hanyue, Er Ye leapt back and mmed the door shut with both front paws nearly smashing into Qin Hanyue''s nose.


    "Qiao Ying scolded: "Er Ye!"


    Er Ye pretended nothing had happened.


    Afraid of angering Qiao Ying further, Er Ye begrudgingly reopened the door to let Qin Hanyue inside.


    Entering the living room, Qin Hanyue saw the two sitting together closely on the sofa and strode over.


    Xiao He nced up briefly at Qin Hanyue before lowering his eyes back to his textbook.


    Qin Yan followed behind Qin Hanyue, sizing Xiao He up and concluding: Apart from age, no advantages whatsoever. No threat.


    Qiao Ying was mid-lecture with Xiao He, leaving Qin Hanyue ignored off on the side. He took a seat by himself.


    Qin Hanyue knew better than to interrupt.


    So he sat there stiffly for over 10 excruciating minutes without daring to make a peep, also having to endure Er Ye''s unweing stares.


    Having covered the first three key concepts of the new lesson in one go, Qiao Ying finally addressed him: "Have you eaten yet?"


    Qin Hanyue: "Not yet, I came straight from the office."


    Qiao Ying: "We haven''t eaten either. We''ll all eat together soon."


    Hearing this, Qin Hanyue shot a look at Xiao He but only answered: "Mm."


    He said nothing more.

 Chapter 222: Qin Hanyue, who installs and schemes; Xiao He steals Qiao Ying: I gave the computer

    <h4>Chapter 222</h4>


    The living room was very quiet. The only sounds were Fourth Master ying ball and Xiao He writing. Qin Hanyue had thought Qiao Ying would chat with him, but after introducing Xiao He to him, she left him aside again.


    Qiao Ying''s gaze was fixed on Xiao He''s face, which was extremely simr to Feng Ying''s. She was lost in thought.


    Qin Hanyue looked back and forth following Qiao Ying''s line of sight, confirming that she was looking at none other than Xiao He''s face.


    This made Qin Hanyue have to re-examine Xiao He. He had to admit that Xiao He''s handsome looks and cold temperament were very attractive to young girls.


    Qin Yan thought to himself: I was careless just now. This person should not be underestimated!


    "I didn''t quite understand this part," Xiao He pointed to a ce and asked.


    Qiao Ying immediately exined it to him.


    The special treatment Qiao Ying gave Xiao He was something Qin Hanyue had never seen before. Was this Xiao He really just a new ssmate she had just met?


    They had only known each other for a few days, yet they were already so close. Even when Ye Si and Cheng Jin Yuan had just met her, they probably didn''t make this much progress, did they?


    Xiao He was studying, so Qin Hanyue did not want to disturb him.


    Qiao Ying waspletely unaware of the thousands of thoughts running through Qin Hanyue''s mind next to her.


    Suddenly, Qin Hanyue took out his phone and pretended to nce at the time before casually cing it on the table.


    The phone screen did not turn off. It was very eye-catching.


    Qiao Ying''s gaze was unconsciously drawn to the bright light.


    She saw that his lock screen wallpaper was none other than her - the scene from when he celebrated her birthday at Lin Qiao''s castle. It was a photo of her together with the cake.


    Qiao Ying stared at the screen for a moment, then turned to look at him. Her micro expressions were very interesting, going from seeming to smile to an amused look. Her final expression was as if looking at a mentally challenged child.


    Did he have to be so childish?


    Seeing that Qin Hanyue was deliberately ying dumb, Qiao Ying was a bit speechless. Why was he so slow on the uptake?


    Was she supposed to pretend not to have seen it and ignore it, or...


    "Let me see the original photo," Qiao Ying said.


    Xiao He thought Qiao Ying was talking to him. He instinctively looked up at her. Seeing that she wasn''t, he lowered his head to continue working on the questions.


    Qin Hanyue looked at her: "Hmm?"


    Seeing him frown slightly in confusion at her for a moment, then nce at his phone, understanding dawned on him. He immediately picked up his phone again.


    Qiao Ying thought: He really can pretend.


    Qin Hanyue opened up the photo album and brought out the picture to show her.


    Qiao Ying took the phone from him.


    The weather was getting warmer. Qiao Ying had changed into short sleeves, revealing a more than 10 cm long scar on her left arm.


    The wound had been too deep. Even with the scar removal ointment Qin Hanyue had given her, it still left a scar. On her delicate arm, it was very eye-catching.


    "It left a scar," Qin Hanyue couldn''t help saying.


    Following his line of sight, Qiao Ying nced at her own arm, not taking it seriously. She asked him, "And yours?"


    Qin Hanyue rolled up the sleeve of his suit jacket and unbuttoned the cuffs of his shirt sleeves to reveal his arm, which also had a knife scar on it - caused because of her.


    Qiao Ying looked at it without saying anything. She returned his phone.


    Qin Hanyue was fixing his sleeves by himself when he heard Qiao Ying say to him, "I bought a new car. It still has the temporary license te."


    Qin Hanyue: "What numbers do you like? I''ll have it delivered in the next few days."


    Qiao Ying had been facing Xiao He when sitting, but at some point, she had turned to face Qin Hanyue.


    The two of them spoke in hushed tones.


    Qiao Ying: "Anything is fine."


    Qin Hanyue: "Okay. What car did you buy?"


    Qiao Ying: "A Maybach. ck."


    Qin Hanyue''s movements fixing his cuffs paused slightly as he looked at her. Whether it was a coincidence or not, Qin Hanyue still smiled.


    He had the most Maybachs in his garage. He also mostly drove Maybach series cars when going out.


    Qiao Ying stood up: "Let''s eat first."


    At the dinner table,


    Qin Hanyue scooped soup and put dishes on Qiao Ying''s te. Xiao He sat alone opposite them, not saying a word, eyes down, eating by himself.


    Even though Xiao He acted as if he had no interest in Qiao Ying, Qin Hanyue was still not at ease.


    After all, Xiao He was obviously a special case when it came to Qiao Ying. Sitting together in ss during the day, one-on-one tutoring after school, eating meals together - they were peers and had things to talk about. It wouldn''t take long before Xiao He would definitely develop feelings for Qiao Ying, unless he was blind or gay.


    As for Qiao Ying''s feelings towards Xiao He...Qin Hanyue reined in his thoughts.


    After the meal, Qiao Ying continued tutoring Xiao He. Feeling like he was in the way, Qin Hanyue sat for a while before voluntarily leaving.


    With Qiao Ying''s help, Xiao He was able to catch up with this semester''s curriculum.


    Qiao Ying would arrive at the ssroom just in time for ss, not even two minutes early being possible.


    Having just arrived today, there was a hubbub in the ssroom. Students from the ss next door crowded around both the front and back doors to watch the excitement.


    Xiao He: "I said I didn''t steal it!"


    "I took theputer out from your desk. Everyone saw it. What else do you have left to say? Xiao He, I don''t mean to hurt you with my words, but everyone knows about your family circumstances. Thisputer cost 12,000 yuan. With your family situation, could you afford to buy it?"


    "Xiao He, you said this was yourputer. Then open up theputer and let the ss Monitor take a look to prove it. That should settle things, right?" a ssmate said.


    ss Monitor: "Look at what? The desktop wallpaper? There''s no name written on theputer. Not to mention this was a brand newputer without any markings. He could have just wiped it clean and im it''s his."


    ss Monitor: "Ever since you enrolled until now, you never had aputer. Then how is it that today, just as myputer goes missing, you suddenly have aputer?"


    Counselor: "Everyone please calm down first. You twoe with me to the office. Xiao He, bring theputer."


    ss Monitor: "Teacher, I feel it''s best to resolve this kind of matter in front of everyone. If I have wrongly used him, I will apologize to him. But if I have not wrongly used him, then I demand punishment to be carried out ording to school rules."


    Seeing the ss Monitor unwilling to go to the office with him, the Counselor was at a bit of a loss. He said to Xiao He, "Open up theputer."


    Xiao He clenched his fist and silently opened up theputer.


    Theputer was very clean. Other than some learning materials, there was nothing else. He hadn''t even logged into WeChat.


    It looked just like a brand newputer that had been wiped.


    Counselor: "When did you buy thisputer...? Do you have a receipt?"


    Xiao He: "Someone gave it to me."


    The ss Monitor gave a cold snort. The observing students whispered among themselves.


    Counselor: "Which friend gave it to you?"


    Xiao He red at the Counselor.


    Counselor: "The teacher believes you, but something like this has happened. You should also prove your own innocence, right? It''s understandable for the ss Monitor to be anxious over losing an expensive item. You can understand that, right?"


    Xiao He remained silent.


    ss Monitor: "Can''t say which friend it was?"


    The students'' discussions grew louder.


    "A good-looking guy like him wouldn''t possibly steal things, right?"


    "You can''t judge a person by their looks. Just the other day some things went missing from our dorm and still haven''t been found."


    "I saw on the school forum that he''s quite close with Qiao the Campus Belle. If he''s on good terms with Qiao the Campus Belle, it wouldn''t make sense for his family to be so poor they''d be questioned over buying aputer."


    "He only recently became acquainted with Qiao the Campus Belle, right?"


    "There''s someone on the forum iming to be his high school ssmate. He said his family circumstances really are very difficult and he would often skip sses to get into fights. His body was always covered in old and new injuries. Just the other day he still had his head wrapped in gauze."


    Qiao Ying squeezed in through the door: "I was the one who gave him thisputer."

 Chapter 224: Three Men also swipe tickets Crash video was revealed

    <h4>Chapter 224</h4>


    Ye Si''s sneaky move instantly took away the excitement of the voting process.


    After finally finding a group entertainment activity, everyone eagerly awaited the voting results. However, it was maliciously sabotaged, and people rushed to the forums to curse the brainless fans who were engaged in vote maniption for having nothing better to do.


    Little did they know that it was the person involved who was behind it all.


    Qin Hanyue looked at Ye Si, who was sitting at the top spot, although everyone knew the votes were manipted and shouldn''t be taken seriously, it still bothered him. His good mood was ruined.


    Qin Hanyue turned off his phone and tossed it aside.


    Qin Yan, who had juste out of the office looking dejected, was relieved that he had finished his scolding earlier. If he had been a bitter and Three Master saw the vote count at this crucial moment, his mood would have taken a turn for the worse, and he might not have been able to leave Three Master''s office.


    As everyone vented their frustrations by passionately campaigning and condemning the vote maniptors on the forums, the voting results were updated again.


    Qin Hanyue: 100010 votes


    Ye Si: 100009 votes


    [These votes were manipted, how coincidental that an extra vote appeared. It''s filled with hostility. Who could be behind this mischief?]


    [Well done! Let''s all rally and vote for the Ye Si and Qin Hanyue CP!]


    [Why can''t I vote? I get no response at all. What''s going on? Can you guys vote?]


    Five minutester, the vote count was updated once more.


    Ye Si: 1000000 votes


    Qin Hanyue: 100010 votes


    [Is this a showdown? I really want to know which two students are behind this maniption. They must have spent a lot of money on these votes, right?]


    [Malepatriots, let''s crowdfund and vote for basketball. The goddess belongs to all of us!]


    [I can''t vote. I tried several stores on a certain online marketce, but it doesn''t work.]


    [Damn, a simple vote has turned into such a big deal. Are even hackers involved? Who are the two geniuses behind this?]


    As everyone engaged in heated discussions, the vote count was updated once again.


    Qin Hanyue: 1000001 votes


    Ye Si: 1000000 votes


    [Three Master has joined the fray again, adding another vote. Well done!]


    Seeing this situation, everyone had transformed from participants to spectators. They watched the show, curious to see what astronomical numbers they could manipte and who would outdo whom.


    [I really can''t vote anymore. The link has been hacked.]


    [Do you think Three Master might know about the voting?]


    [School Flower Qiao has already told Three Master privately. I''m the one who told her.]


    [If Three Master knows, will he vote for himself too?]


    [Think bigger. He would directly manipte the votes.]


    [Hey, you identally let the truth slip.]


    [I wonder if School Flower Qiao voted and who she voted for.]


    Qin Yan held his phone and said, "Did Three Master really manipte the votes? The numbers seem so fake. It would be hrious if it was Three Master, right?"


    Upon careful consideration, Three Master''s infatuation made anything possible.


    Unable to contain his curiosity, Qin Yan turned on hisputer, wanting to find out if the vote maniption was done by ordinary technical personnel hired by the students or...


    After some attempts, he couldn''t breach the firewall.


    Qin Yan gave up and realized that he could count the number of people with such hacking skills on one hand. There was no need to say who it was.


    Assistant wiped off a bead of sweat and nervously apologized to Ye Si. Thetter''s skills far surpassed his own.


    Ye Si nced at the assistant''s screen, feeling slightly annoyed.


    The people around him were actually less capable than Qin Hanyue''s people!


    Qiao Ying and Xiao He had just left school when Ye Si called: "Baby, help me boost the votes."


    Qiao Ying replied, "Isn''t it boring?"


    Ye Si said, "It''s no longer just about the votes, it''s about face. I can lose to anyone but Qin Hanyue."


    "It''s none of my business," Qiao Ying replied.


    Ye Si whimpered, "Baby, I''m sad."


    ¡¾Did the white-haired handsome guy''s fans run out of money?¡¿


    ¡¾It must be the fans of Third Master!¡¿


    ¡¾Uh, I can''t find the link anymore. Can you guys find it?¡¿


    The ssmates refreshed their phones, waiting for the vote count to change, but there was no change. At this moment, Qin Hanyue was ahead of Ye Si by one vote.


    They waited, but the voting link disappeared.


    The ssmates frantically searched the group chat andments but couldn''t find it.


    ¡¾It''s really gone. Was it sabotaged?¡¿


    ¡¾Who did it? The fans of the white-haired handsome guy? They couldn''t afford to boost the votes, so they solved the problem at its root. Impressive!¡¿


    ¡¾So, whether it''s real votes or fake ones, Qin Third Master wins. I''m quite satisfied with this result. Hahaha.¡¿


    Because of Xiao He''s actions, a voting event was created, providing entertainment for everyone for an afternoon. They didn''t know the feelings of the parties involved, nor did they know if the parties even knew about it.


    Anyway, they had a great time.


    Back at the vi, Qiao Ying received another call from Ye Si.


    Ye Si sounded aggrieved over the phone, "Baby, you could have boosted my votes before deleting the link. I was just one vote away."


    Ye Si was extremely displeased with the result of being one vote short.


    Qiao Ying replied, "Get Cheng Jinyin to sue if you''re unhappy."


    That night, Xiao He studied nearby while Qiao Ying administered a shot to Instructor Hou.


    After Instructor Hou left, Xiao He stared at Qiao Ying as she put away the needles.


    Not lifting her head, Qiao Ying asked, "What do you want to know?"


    Xiao He asked, "Who taught you?"


    Qiao Ying replied, "My deceased friend."


    Xiao He asked, "How long did you learn from them?"


    "With my age, how long do you think I could learn?" Qiao Ying said.


    Xiao He looked back at hisputer and said, "Never mind."


    After Qiao Ying finished collecting the needles, she walked over to Xiao He and noticed a faint bruise on his neck.


    Qiao Ying pulled down his cor, revealing arge bruise.


    "You got into a fight again? Was it those guys fromst time?" Qiao Ying asked.


    Xiao He adjusted his cor and replied, "No."


    A few dayster, a surveince video suddenly went viral on the inte.


    The video quickly made headlines and spread like wildfire throughout Jing University''s online forum, as well as other schools.


    "Is that really Qiao, the campus beauty? It''s not an AI face swap, right?"


    "Isn''t that the car the white-haired handsome guy drove atst year''s wee party? There are less than six of these cars worldwide, probably just one in China. No mistake."


    "This is so terrifying. The owner of the car has been screaming in agony. It sends shivers down my spine. Could someone have died?"


    "What kind of grudge is this? Although I really like Qiao, no matter how big the grudge is, it shouldn''t be this ruthless, right?"


    "Qiao doesn''t bully the weak. What could be the reason for this? They want to crash someone to death."


    In the video, a ck sports car rammed a white Baojun car into a wall, repeatedly stepping on the elerator to crash into the white Baojun. Each collision left the car body crumpled and unrecognizable, a sight that sent shivers down the viewers'' spines.


    The agonizing screams of the white Baojun''s owner filled the entire video, causing a chilling sensation.


    Finally, Qiao Ying calmly stepped out of the sports car.


    Hisposed demeanor, coupled with his malicious acts, shocked and terrified everyone.


    The video depicted a recent incident when Qiao Ying went to an auto repair shop to confront Xiao He, giving a deserving lesson to the unscrupulous car owner.


    It was unknown who leaked the video, but it quickly spread like wildfire, sparking widespread discussions and putting Qiao Ying in the spotlight.


    Upon arriving at school, Qiao Ying received a phone call from Zhang Chengyong.


    On his way to the principal''s office, the students'' gazes towards him becameplex and ever-changing, as if Qiao Ying was a ferocious beast.


    They avoided him at all costs.

 Chapter 225: Qiao Ying:" I hit "; Cheng Jinyan was hunted down

    <h4>Chapter 225</h4>


    The video was released by an online ount.


    The title was written in a very eye-catching way - ["Capital University Female Student Driving Top Sports Car Repeatedly Crashes into Chery Car Owner"].


    The video quickly attracted media attention and was widely reported.


    The titles became more and more eye-catching.


    The media in Capital City paid close attention to Capital University and Qin Hanyue, and recognized Qiao Ying and Qin Hanyue as well as Cheng Jinyan in the video. They all had deep rtionships and did not dare to randomly report on it.


    They were afraid of causing trouble.


    "This video is iplete without knowing the context, let''s not make arbitrary judgements. Anyway I believe in school belle Qiao."


    "I also believe, something must have happened that pushed school belle Qiao to impulsively lose control."


    "School belle Qiao is usually so rational, it doesn''t make sense for her to go so crazy. Let''s wait until shees back and ask her."


    "So was it true that someone spotted this sports car previously, with its front smashed in, at a noodle shop?"


    "Does Xiao He know? Let''s ask him when he gets back."


    After Qiao Ying watched the video Zhang Chengyong gave her, she nodded slightly,pletelyposed: "Yes I did it."


    Zhang Chengyong anxiously paced back and forth in his office, a rare urrence. He didn''t ask Qiao Ying what happened, nor did he me her for acting impulsively. He knew there must have been a reason.


    Besides, Qiao Ying always acts with reason.


    Zhang Chengyong: "What happened to the car owner in the video?"


    Qiao Ying: "Nothing happened."


    At most he peed and pooped in fear.


    Hearing this, Zhang Chengyong felt much more at ease.


    Then he worriedly said: "Do you understand how big of an public opinion storm this will cause, and how much it will impact you?"


    "The police just contacted me saying they''ve sent someone over already now that it''s be so big."


    While Capital University students believed in Qiao Ying''s character and stayed rational, those online and from neighboring universities who didn''t know the context and blindly followed trends had already started attacking her.


    Under every reposted video were vicious curses and verbal assaults in thements. Some had even doxxed Qiao Ying already.


    Just as Qiao Ying was about to reply, the door to the principal''s office was shoved open from outside. Xiao He rushed in panting heavily.


    He held aptop in his arms.


    Xiao He: "It didn''t happen that way."


    The video trimmed the beginning and end, only showing Qiao Ying crashing the car. Even Xiao He next to her was edited out.


    After hearing the full story, the police arrived right on time.


    "We have to go through the procedures. Qiao, cooperate alright? Don''t worry, I already spoke with the police chief," Zhang Chengyong said.


    Soon, the police arrived. Since it happened at school, the officers wore inclothes.


    Seeing the iing police, Qiao Ying raised an eyebrow slightly, not surprised at all, and asked: "Just you?"


    Instructor Hou: "Just me."


    Zhang Chengyong looked between them: "You know each other?"


    After greeting Zhang Chengyong, Instructor Hou exined: "I was previously in charge of Qiao''s military training ss. Now Qiao and I are friends."


    Zhang Chengyong was impressed: "There''s no one in the entire Capital City that you don''t have connections with. And here I was worrying over nothing after speaking with your chief."


    Instructor Hou: "Shall we go then?"


    Qiao Ying: "No rush."


    She gestured for Xiao He toe over.


    Xiao He walked over and handed her theptop.


    Qiao Ying hacked into the security cameras of the auto repair shop, wanting to retrieve the full footage, but couldn''t find it.


    She continued by hacking into the mediapany''s equipment, and did find security footage there, but it was trimmed just like the online video.


    They didn''t have theplete footage in their possession.


    Looks like they would need to personally go take a look.


    Qiao Ying stood up from the sofa.


    Xiao He: "I''ll go with you."


    Instructor Hou looked towards Xiao He.


    Xiao He: "I''m involved too."


    Afterwards, Qiao Ying and Xiao He left school following Instructor Hou. Many people witnessed this scene but didn''t know Instructor Hou''s identity. Then for the rest of the day, neither Qiao Ying nor Xiao He were seen again.


    While driving, Instructor Hou listened to Qiao Ying recount everything that transpired, then asked: "Which auto repair shop?"


    Xiao He: "Donglin Auto Repair, near Changchang Road."


    Instructor Hou turned on navigation, then made a U-turn.


    Qiao Ying: "Aren''t you following procedures?"


    Instructor Hou: "We can do that anytime. First let''s get the security footage and fully reveal what actually happened."


    Once again everyone witnessed the power of the inte. Trending topics one after another exposed Qiao Ying''s identity as a Capital University student.


    Capital University suffered as a result.


    Netizens furiously raised their keyboards.


    [As expected a person''s character has nothing to do with academics. What kind of trash can get admitted to such a prestigious school like Capital University. With students like this Capital University is screwed.]


    [That saying about a women''s venom is indeed true. Really don''t know what kind of parents can raise a child like this.]


    [So young yet such a vicious heart. These kinds of people need to be eliminated early on otherwise they will be huge poison out in society.]


    [This is attempted murder!]


    [A girl actually being so vicious, really an eye opener.]


    [Netizens just uncovered she''s from an impoverished family in Yun City''s Jiangxia District. Dirt poor family yet driving such a nice car, where did she get that from, no need for me to say more right?]


    [Her dad used to work at construction sites and now seems to hold some position in the government. Very sus, should look into the connections here.]


    [How''s the car owner now? Any insiders able to share if he''s still alive? Those screams sounded terrifying.]


    [Looks a bit familiar, didn''t she trend before with some hotshotwyer? There were pics of them hugging. Indeed she''s no simple girl it seems, thatwyer should be investigated too.]


    The first thought upon seeing the video for Huo Chengdong was: the car!!!


    Seeing the front of the car cave in repeatedly, Huo Chengdong felt like his heart was bleeding. His dream car!


    Even though it wasn''t his!


    "Sis Qiao wrecked it too badly!"


    Even more extravagantly than him!


    As public opinion erupted, Huo Chengdong started to realize the gravity of the situation and became serious too.


    "Those trash media writing bullshit all day, don''t even know anything yet still spew crap!"


    Huo Chengdong went to find Qiao Ying at theputer science department but heard she left school with Xiao He, destination unknown.


    Huo Chengdong called the few most vicious mediapanies one by one to yell at their chairmen...


    But Qiao Ying had provoked public fury. Countless media outlets across the country were condemning her. Huo Chengdong''s solo effort was just a drop in the bucket.


    Even after getting several major tforms to take down rted videos, the vast ocean of public opinion still could not be contained.


    Instead, it droveizens into more of a frenzy. They yelled about the power of capital and criticized Qiao Ying even more fiercely.


    Even Yun City mayor Feng Teng was impacted.


    Huo Chengdong couldn''t help but wonder: "Where the hell did Qin Hanyue run off to?"


    Far away overseas, Cheng Jinyan received a message from Huo Jingyue.


    A video plus screenshots of myriad online mers.


    After watching the video and screenshots, Cheng Jinyan responded: That''s it? Much ado about nothing.


    He had slightly bigger issues at hand it seemed. Like people trying to kill him.


    While on the run, Cheng Jinyan''s clothes were wrinkled with spots of blood on them. Calmly replying to Huo Jingyue he wrote: [Thank you Ms. Huo for notifying me. No need to worry, little Qiao can handle it.]


    Putting his phone away, Cheng Jinyan somewhat irritably rolled his sore neck: "These annoying people."

 Chapter 228: The Internet is Down; Qiao Ying: "Is there Evidence"

    <h4>Chapter 228</h4>


    All the servers of media tforms and social software crashed at the same time, and the inte finally and thoroughly cleared up.


    Right after that, some people discovered that the cropped surveince video they had downloaded, saved or collected was gone, along with the screenshots.


    Netizens instantly realized that their phones had been hacked and their privacy had been peered at, and this operation made everyone start to feel nervous.


    But this was just the beginning.


    Soon, the media tforms and social software seemed to resume normal operation: after endless scrolling, a video finally popped up.


    Back to normal?


    When they opened it, the video turned out to be theplete surveince video released by the police. Other than this video, they couldn''t pull out anything else or conduct any other operation.


    Everyone was full of confusion in their minds. They exited and entered another software to check, only to find the same video jumping out.


    They switched to another tform, still the same video.


    Other than apps like calendar, calctor, weather forecast and some niche tforms, the tforms and software that people often used and were familiar with were all forcibly upied by this video!


    Theizens didn''t believe in evil forces and tried all kinds of methods like closing background and reopening, uninstalling apps and redownloading, restarting their phones, but it was still the same.


    Facing the manipted phones, theizens couldn¡¯t help feeling numb in their hearts and an unspeakable sense of psychological difort.


    "Ha! Did Master Qin make a move? This move is too awesome and too overbearing, Master doesn''t say much but acts decisively."


    "He directly paralyzed the servers, and even so many servers at the same time, only that man can do it."


    "These online sprayers and wilfully blind people finally shut up. Offending someone is not good, offending Miss Qiao is deadly funny!"


    "This operation should be recorded in history books, right? Such a big move, such a big pattern."


    "Just one video? Master Qin should have put all the trash¡¯s crimes up there. Let''s see how those sprayers can still pretend to be blind."


    "I think this one video is enough. To verify this one truth, to prove this one innocence."


    "This is the first time I''ve experienced online violence so closely happening around me. It''s really horrifying. I don''t know how Miss Qiao is doing after being besieged by those sprayers with all thements I posted."


    In the ssroom, the students discussed with phones that could only watch that one video, feeling extremely refreshed in their hearts.


    "It''s the segment where Miss Qiao got off the car calmly with an innocent face saying ''the car needs repair'' after the car ident. I watched it dozens of times."


    "Miss Qiao seems to treat this Xiaowo very special. I wonder if Master Qin feels jealous?"


    Qin Hanyue sent another message: [If you don''t make a move, I will!]


    Qiao Ying moved her hands from the keyboard to her phone and replied: [Mind your own business.]


    Qin Hanyue: [Alright.]


    Qiao Ying took a bath and went to bed to rest.


    She waspletely unaffected by this incident, whether being wrongly used and vilified to the skin, or witnessing the tragic death of the Baojun car owner¡¯s ident. Qiao Ying didn¡¯t have any ripples in her heart, just as Cheng Jinyan said, it was some trivial matter.


    On the contrary, those onlookers and spectators who upheld justice were unable to sleep, holding phones that could only watch that video yet unable to do anything else, sleepless through the night. They could no longer lift up their keyboards.


    At the same time,ndmark buildings and towering skyscrapers were lit up nationwide, with technicians working overtime to repair servers.


    They spent their whole life¡¯s learning and struggled all night, but everything was futile. None of them couldpete with this mysterious and powerful hacker.


    That night, most of the country''s poption lost sleep.


    Qiao Ying¡¯s move directly shocked the nation.


    After three o''clock midnight, a ck seven-seater business car stopped outside the vi. Instructor Hou and two men got out of the car.


    Then the doorbell rang.


    Soon, footsteps sounded in the vi.


    Followed by the click, the light in the vi''s living room turned on.


    The Fourth Master ran to the floor-to-ceiling window and called out twice at the outside.


    The dog barking led Instructor Hou and the other two men over.


    Although the Fourth Master recognized Instructor Hou, he didn''t open the door to let people in. Instead, he called out twice more, wanting to drive people away.


    Before Instructor Hou could do anything, Fourth Master turned off the light and went back upstairs.


    The curtains on the floor-to-ceiling windows were also automatically drawn.


    The three men outside looked at each other in dismay.


    "Let me call her." Instructor Qing Hou took out his cell phone.


    He waited for a long time without anyone answering. Instructor Hou called again for the second time, and then found in horror that he was cklisted.


    Instructor Hou instantly didn''t want to continue. He was only responsible for bringing people here as a guide, yet got cklisted by Qiao Ying. This loss was too great.


    The middle-aged man said, "What a hot temper."


    The younger man was about to ring the doorbell again but was stopped by Instructor Hou: "She¡¯s probably sleeping now. Let¡¯s wait until dawn."


    The two men frowned slightly.


    Not to mention the paralysis of the nationwidework will cause how much economic loss to the country, now the nation¡¯s people are in panic and need soothing.


    They didn¡¯t have patience to wait for someone to wake up.


    "She does things entirely based on her mood, hard to fathom. If she gets annoyed, this talk probably won¡¯t go smoothly," Hou Qing advised.


    "Your boss told me Instructor Hou is a retired member of the Inferno. Are you afraid of a little girl?¡± asked the middle-aged man.


    Instructor Hou went silent and didn¡¯t argue much: ¡°You¡¯ll know when you see her after dawn.¡±


    "I''m going to see what she¡¯s like.¡±


    The three waited idly, constantly receiving urging calls from above.


    Under tremendous pressure, Instructor Hou blocked the two people who wanted to ring the doorbell over and over again.


    Finally it was dawn.


    It was three hours past sunrise when there was finally movement in the vi.


    This time Instructor Hou went to press the doorbell, but found that there was no response to the doorbell and it didn''t ring.


    They had pressed it oncest night, it couldn''t have broken just then by coincidence, could it?


    The only possibility was that the homeowner did it intentionally.


    Instructor Hou started knocking on the door instead.


    But the people inside seemed not to hear.


    The younger man squeezed out Instructor Hou upon seeing this and banged loudly on the door, provoking a vicious response from the Fourth Master.


    Hou Qing looked at the two unpleasant faces and thought: See, offended them.


    The three figures who also had status and power were stopped by a closed door.


    The situation was urgent, the matter was important, and the two wanted to break in.


    Once again they were stopped by Hou Qing.


    Instructor Hou persuaded them earnestly, ¡°Just wait.¡±


    So they waited bitterly for two hours. These two were doing things on behalf of the country, when had they ever suffered such anger.


    Without the door opening, Xiao He came to find Qiao Ying.


    Thanks to Xiao He¡¯s help, the three got inside.


    Qiao Ying looked up and saw two unfamiliar faces, one middle-aged and one young, wearing suits and ties with an extraordinary aura.


    At this point Qiao Ying was sitting leisurely on the sofa drinking coffee, still maintaining her calm and unruffled appearance. Finally the two met the legendary figure face to face.


    How utterly nonchnt. With things causing such great chaos, she not only had a good sleep, but also leisurely drank coffee.


    They didn¡¯t know if she had the ability to paralyze the entirework, but just looking at this mentality, she was no longer an ordinary person.


    The two sized up Qiao Ying.


    "We have important matters to discuss with Miss Qiao. We need you to excuse us for a moment,¡± Instructor Hou said to Xiao He.


    Before Xiao He could speak, Qiao Ying called Xiao He toe over and sit down. This was her turf.


    This move made the two men frown slightly.


    Instructor Hou didn¡¯t have much reaction though.


    Hou Qing looked at Xiao He, and then told Qiao Ying the identities of these two.


    Qiao Ying responded nonchntly, ¡°People from the country? What do you want with me?¡±


    Seeing that Qiao Ying was still calm andposed even after hearing their identities, the two inadvertently respected Qiao Ying more. She had guts.


    "My surname is Liang," said the middle-aged man, taking out his ID. "I came to understand some situations from you, and I also hope you can cooperate."


    Qiao Ying didn¡¯t speak or pay him any attention.


    The middle-aged man restrained his temper: ¡°Do you know thework is still paralyzed now, causing panic across the nation?"


    Qiao Ying responded lightly: ¡°What does it have to do with me?¡±


    The middle-aged man''s face darkened slightly, his momentum suddenly changed, and he spoke officially: ¡°This is a major event, even foreign countries are paying close attention. This will cause great negative impact on our country. The state cannot allow you to go unbridled. If you did this, you must immediately restore thework.¡±


    The paralysis of thework caused almost all office buildings across the country to stop working.


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Where is the evidence?¡±

 Chapter 229: I’m not talking to you; I’m gonna throw up.

    <h4>Chapter 229</h4>


    A young man stepped forward and said, "If it wasn''t you, then it must be your friend, Mr. Qin, right? In that case, you need to inform him immediately to stop and restore thework."


    Qiao Ying asked, "Do you need me to give you his phone number?"


    Seeing Qiao Ying''s confident demeanor, the middle-aged man stopped the young man and changed his tone from being forceful to gentle.


    "We have already understood the situation. You are indeed a victim, and it''s understandable that you want to prove your innocence. However, we cannot allow this approach. As a citizen of Hua Country, you should abide by thew. Your actions have already vited the nationalw."


    He then changed the subject with a smile.


    "But we didn''te here solely for this matter. The country appreciates talents and values their contributions, so we sincerely want to invite you to join our department."


    Instructor Hou was shocked when he learned the purpose of their visit.


    Join the 509 Supervision Bureau? That is the most formidable and mysterious department in Hua Country, and every member represents identity and capability. Although Qiao Ying is highly capable, considering her age...


    But then Instructor Hou thought about the current state of the nationalwork and realized, if not Qiao Ying, then who else could enter the 509 Supervision Bureau?


    Even though Qiao Ying denied it, Instructor Hou believed in her abilities, even if he had never witnessed her disy such skills before. But he remembered that Qiao Ying was aputer science major.


    Qiao Ying asked, "How can you absorb talent without even knowing who did it? Is this how your department operates?"


    Being mocked by a young girl?


    Before they could reply, Qiao Ying continued, "Present me with evidence before speaking to me. Besides, I''m not interested in your department."


    Rejected?!


    Could it be that she doesn''t know about the existence of the 509 Supervision Bureau? Does she not understand its significance? That''s the only exnation because otherwise, they wouldn''t be able to ept any other reason.


    The 509 Supervision Bureau, an unreachable level that countless people would give anything to touch in their lifetime.


    "You can take your time to consider this matter. There''s no need to rush with your refusal," the middle-aged man said.


    "As for the evidence you mentioned, I hope that once we find it, you can provide an exnation to the entire nation."


    "Challenging the country is an extremely foolish thing to do."


    Qiao Ying, however, seemedpletely unconcerned and responded, "Do you need me to cooperate with you in finding the evidence?"


    This thoroughly irritated the two men.


    Finally, Instructor Hou understood the meaning behind his words.


    He also realized the well-intentioned advice from Instructor Hou.


    This young girl was indeed not an ordinary person.


    And she was quite difficult to handle!


    The middle-aged man said, "In that case,e with us. We''ll need to take yourputer and phone as well."


    Qiao Ying looked at the two men silently, her expression revealing a hint of impatience and coldness. She locked eyes with the middle-aged man.


    The atmosphere suddenly became tense, and Instructor Hou looked on with concern.


    Finally, Qiao Ying spoke, "So, it''s the 509 Supervision Bureau, right? The highest executive officer in your department is surnamed Yang, Yang Li, correct?"


    The two men were taken aback. She not only knew about their department but also mentioned the name of their executive officer.


    They looked at Qiao Ying with a hint of darkness in their eyes and cautiously asked, "How do you know?" Is she really just a student?


    Qiao Ying picked up a nearby phone, seemingly about to make a call.


    Qiao Ying was undecided about who to call, as she mentally went through a list of names.


    The three of them, along with Xiao He, stared at Qiao Ying as she pondered over her phone.


    Qiao Ying, for some reason, ultimately decided to put her phone down.


    She said, "I will restore the inte tonight at 6 o''clock."


    Finally, she admitted it.


    The middle-aged man was extremely surprised, but resolutely refused, "There is no room for negotiation. The losses caused and the panic it would create are beyond what we can bear."


    Qiao Ying''s tone remained calm but conveyed a sense of control over the situation, "I am not here to discuss with you. If you refuse, I can leave now. For ten days or half a month, if you can provide evidence that I am responsible, I will let you handle it as you wish. But if you can''t, how long thework remains paralyzed will depend on your abilities."


    No one else dared to threaten the 509 Supervision Bureau and the entire country like she did.


    The middle-aged man looked at the resolute Qiao Ying, pondered for a moment, and then went out to make a phone call.


    Upon hearing that there was still no progress in resolving the issue of thework paralysis, the middle-aged man called the minister.


    Before he could speak, the minister asked about the progress and said, "Qin Hanyue called me."


    A few minutester, the middle-aged man returned and nced at Qiao Ying.


    Then he said to his colleague, the young man, "Let''s go."


    As the two of them left, Instructor Hou breathed a sigh of relief and admired Qiao Ying wholeheartedly.


    Hou Qing couldn''t help but ask, "Do you... know the director of the 509 Supervision Bureau?"


    Qiao Ying replied, "I don''t know."


    Hou Qing asked in disbelief, "Is that true or false?"


    "They will definitely send someone to monitor you until thiswork problem is resolved. I''ll stay with you today," Hou Qing said as he found a seat for himself.


    For a day and a night,izens could do nothing with their phones except watch that one video and make calls.


    In this era of smartphone addiction, everyone was addicted to their phones like drugs. People kept flipping through their phones, watching the same video, and even the few normal TV channels were airing that video.


    They were sick of it.


    Those who hadn''t seen theplete version of the surveince video or pretended they hadn''t were now forced by Qiao Ying to watch it clearly.


    No one used Qiao Ying of bullying the weak and causing the car ident.


    Qiao Ying''s actions caused a sensation throughout the country, not only attracting high attention from abroad but also causing a huge uproar in the hackermunity.


    But Qin Hanyue provided her with good cover.


    Even students at Beijing University thought it was Qin Hanyue''s doing.


    Finally, at 6 o''clock in the evening,


    all media tforms and social apps returned to normal operation.


    There was no longer any news or reports about this incident online. Whether it was good or bad, not a trace could be found.


    The major tforms temporarily closed some functionalities.


    The inte trolls finally became obedient, with no ce to vent and dared not to cause trouble anymore.


    The next day, Qiao Ying went to school as if nothing had happened.


    Her ssmates expressed their concern and showed support for Qiao Ying.


    However, Xiao He didn''te to ss.


    Qin Hanyue returned from his business trip after more than a week.


    At the earliest opportunity uponnding, Qin Hanyue called Qiao Ying and set off to go to her ce.


    Before boarding the ne, he had messaged Qiao Ying, making ns to have dinner together that evening.


    However, at this moment, Qiao Ying suddenly said she had something to attend to and wasn''t at home.


    Qin Hanyue''s footsteps faltered.


    Qin Yan: "What''s wrong, Third Young Master?"


    Qin Hanyue got into the car. "Let''s go back to the Qin residence."


    Qin Yan: "Huh? Aren''t we going to Miss Qiao''s ce anymore?"


    Qin Yan had apanied Qin Hanyue on this business trip for over a week, witnessing Qin Hanyue''s relentless efforts to finish two weeks'' worth of work in just one week, all in order to return as soon as possible.


    He hadn''t had a good night''s sleep.


    Of course, such high-intensity work meant that his assistant couldn''t expect an easy time either; his head was on the verge of going bald from the stress.


    Filled with joy at the thought ofing back, why was he going back to the Qin residence?

 Chapter 230: Qin Hanyue cheated on You -- Adulterers and adulterers

    <h4>Chapter 230</h4>


    Hanyue Qin returned from his business trip and continued his high-intensity work. He was entangled with busy affairs that he couldn''t get away.


    Two days after returning from the business trip, he rushed to Lincheng again.


    Ying Qiao also seemed to be busy with He Xiao¡¯s matters all the time.


    Hanyue Qin, who was working overtime, took the time to send Ying Qiao a message.


    [Are you tutoring your ssmates tonight too?]


    [Yeah]


    Hanyue Qin looked at the brief reply and was silent for a moment.


    [Rest early] He sent the message to her.


    When Ying Qiao saw that Hanyue Qin seemed to have nothing to say, she was about to chat with him for a while, but He Xiao came over at this time with aptop and asked her questions.


    Hanyue Qin saw the screen disy: [The other party is typing...] He waited for a long time, but no message was sent.


    His mood went from anticipation to disappointment.


    After He Xiao left, Ying Qiao opened her phone and looked at the chat page between the two. It was quitete now. Ying Qiao thought about it and didn''t disturb his rest. She turned off her phone and went upstairs.


    Ying Qiao was pestered by the people from the 509 Supervision Bureau.


    Just after leaving the school,


    She saw two people waiting for her at the school gate.


    The middle-aged man was called Liang Feng.


    Seeing Ying Qiao, Liang Feng immediately came up with a smile. Compared tost time, he was extremely affable this time.


    He habitually took out a box of cigarettes from his pocket, took out one and handed it to Ying Qiao. Facing Ying Qiao''s indifferent eyes, he was stunned for a moment, and then smiled awkwardly and handed the cigarette to He Xiao instead.


    But it was ignored. Liang Feng didn''t care either.


    Liang Feng told Ying Qiao his full name, and then solemnly issued a sincere invitation to her on behalf of the 509 Supervision Bureau again.


    Ying Qiao: "I said I''m not interested in your department."


    If it was a few days ago, the young man who followed Liang Feng would have arrogantly given Ying Qiao a look to let her experience it herself.


    But he didn''t dare now.


    Liang Feng: "You can ask for whatever conditions you want."


    Ying Qiao: "Have you found evidence?"


    Liang Feng: "What evidence do we need to find when things are resolved?"


    Ying Qiao¡¯s steps paused for a moment.


    The two saw there was a chance.


    Ying Qiao: "So that''s how your department does things?"


    Just as Liang Feng was about to ask what she meant.


    He heard Ying Qiao say, "I''m just a student, I don''t have that much ability."


    Liang Feng stared at Ying Qiao, who was two rounds younger than him, and asked dubiously along her words: "Then who was it?"


    Ying Qiao: "Hanyue Qin, go recruit him and appoint him to an important position."


    Liang Feng: "Uh..."


    After Ying Qiao finished speaking, she left.


    "She really wasn''t the one who did it, Commander?" The young man looked at Ying Qiao''s departing back.


    In the evening,


    He Xiao brought the dumplings he had packed to the hospital.


    Xiao¡¯s Mother heard about the big turmoil on the Inte in recent days from the TV and nurses. She worriedly asked He Xiao about it.


    He Xiao: "It''s okay. My ssmates are fine too."


    Only then was Xiao¡¯s Mother relieved: "That''s good."


    Looking at He Xiao lowered his head and ate dumplings in big mouthfuls, Xiao¡¯s Mother shakily scooped the dumplings from her bowl into He Xiao¡¯s bowl, one after another, most of them went to He Xiao. Then she smiled and watched him eat.


    He Xiao looked at his mother: "Eat by yourself."


    "Okay." Xiao¡¯s Mother scooped up a dumpling and took a bite, looking at the filling inside: "Pork and scallions? Don''t you dislike eating scallions?"


    He Xiao: "It was toote. There wasn''t much left to sell. And there''s nothing I can''t eat."


    Looking at her son''s haggard face, Xiao¡¯s Mother smiled slightly after quite a while, "Your dad hasn''t bothered you recently, has he?"


    He Xiao: "Mmm."


    Xiao¡¯s Mother worried: "He can''t find me, so he must be taking it out on you."


    He Xiao: "Don''t be afraid."


    "Do you still remember when you were seven years old, just because I didn''t go to buy him alcohol, he threatened to kill me with a knife. At that time you were so young, but you dared to say that you would fight with him to the death. Your small body blocked in front of your mother. And you didn''t even dodge when that kitchen knife hacked down."


    He Xiao: "Let''s not think about the past. And don''t mention him again."


    Xiao¡¯s Mother looked at He Xiao with her eyes dimmed by illness, and smiled slightly: "Okay, I won''t mention him."


    After easing her mood, she changed the subject: "How are you getting along with Ms. Qiao? Is she still tutoring you?"


    He Xiao: "Mmm."


    Xiao¡¯s Mother: ¡°This child is so kind. When you¡¯re capable in the future, we must repay her properly.¡±


    He Xiao: "Mmm."


    Ying Qiao dried her hair after taking a shower. At this moment, Huo Chengdong sent a message. When she opened it, it was a photo.


    Judging from the angle, it was taken sneakily.


    The photo showed Hanyue Qin, whom she hadn''t seen for many days. He was still dressed in a suit as usual. Huo Chengdong took it from behind Hanyue Qin. Only a tall back could be seen indistinctly.


    But Ying Qiao recognized it at a nce.


    The background of the photo was a hotel lobby.


    Beside Hanyue Qin, apart from Yan Qin, there was a blonde foreign woman. The woman was holding out her hand, and the picture was frozen at the moment the woman was about to pull Hanyue Qin. Whether she finally pulled him or not was unknown.


    The woman was beautiful and elegant.


    Huo Chengdong: [Sis Qiao, I caught this scumbag fooling around outside behind your back. Going for foreign chicks too, he''s got some nerve!]


    [Sis Qiao, just one word from you and I''ll rush up and confront him now] Huo Chengdong was lurking not far behind Hanyue Qin like a paparazzo, waiting for Ying Qiao''s order.


    But he didn''t get Ying Qiao''s order after waiting for a long time.


    Ying Qiao swiped right to exit the chat with Huo Chengdong, then scrolled down and found Hanyue Qin.


    The chat record between them stopped two days ago.


    The next day at school, Huo Chengdong squeezed next to Ying Qiao and lowered his voice, "Sis Qiao, did you kill him?"


    While speaking, his eyes were still warily watching the surroundings, extremely like an informant making contact.


    Ying Qiao nced at him: "What''s wrong with you?"


    Huo Chengdong looked at her: "Didn''t you keep ignoring my messagesst night because you went to kill those adulterous couple?" As he spoke, he even made a shing throat gesture.


    Ying Qiao: "It was you who ruined Hanyue Qin''s reputation."


    Huo Chengdong: "I saw it with my own eyes, I have photos as evidence. I sent you dozens of photos, didn''t you see them?"


    Huo Chengdong flipped through the photos to show her one by one.


    Ying Qiao: "Get lost."


    Last night, Hanyue Qin worked overtime until midnight. Hepleted a small part of tomorrow''s work in advance and left time for the evening.


    At noon, he called home and told the chef to cook a bowl of chicken soup. In the early evening, after the chicken soup was delivered, Hanyue Qin took the chicken soup and left thepany.


    After not seeing each other for many days, Hanyue Qin missed her dearly.


    A message came in and Hanyue Qin took out his phone to check it.


    Yan Qin looked at the man in the rearview mirror and observed Hanyue Qin''s expression, he couldn''t see anything, but obviously something was up.


    The sky darkened.


    The car stopped outside the vi, but Hanyue Qin hesitated to get off, just sitting there.


    Yan Qin was puzzled and looked towards the quiet vi.


    Did Miss Qiao not at home?


    Was Young Master Qin stood up again?


    In the hospital, Xiao¡¯s Mother who had been rescued persuaded her son bitterly.


    "Xiao He, stop the treatment, let''s go home. Mom wants to go home." Xiao¡¯s Mother looked at her son''s two arms full of old scars heartachingly.


    He Xiao sat quietly by the bed: "We''ll go back when you''re better."


    "I asked the nurse, treatment costs thousands per day, too expensive. I''ll drag you down. Where do you get so much money?"


    Xiao¡¯s Mother''s eyes were full of tears.


    He Xiao: "I''ll find a way."


    Ying Qiao stood outside the ward listening to the conversation between the mother and son inside.


    Then she turned and left.


    It was after 10 pm when she returned to the neighborhood.


    Ying Qiao was thinking and slowed down towards the vi.


    From afar, she saw a Maybach parked outside the vi with Hanyue Qin standing in front of the car.

 Chapter 231: Thirty years of mouth kissing.

    <h4>Chapter 231</h4>


    Qiao Ying watched that figure, slowly stopping her footsteps.


    Then she stood in ce, watching him.


    Under the moonlight, the man''s posture was upright, his cold and hard profile submerged in the night, his expression unseen. The night wind was quite cold.


    Qin Hanyue stood in front of the empty vi, looking at the pitch-ck, empty vi. His mind was filled with the surveince video from the auto repair shop - the scene of Qiao Ying standing to the side watching Xiao He repairing the car.


    Suddenly hearing movement, he turned to look and saw Qiao Ying walking towards him.


    Qiao Ying walked over: "How long have you been waiting?"


    As she walked closer, she smelled a strong scent of smokeing from him. Looking at Qin Hanyue, hisplexion was more haggard and exhausted than she had ever seen, with faint dark circles under his eyes, and he had also lost some weight.


    It seemed he had indeed been very busy recently.


    Qin Hanyue smiled gently at the girl in front of him, speaking gently: "I just got out of the car." That''s what he said.


    Qiao Ying had messaged Qin Hanyue, thinking he wouldn''te, but unexpectedly not only did hee, he had waited for her outside the door for a few hours.


    "The passcode for the front gate is 710710," Qiao Ying told him.


    Qin Hanyue actually already knew the passcode, but every time he came he would still ring the doorbell, even having stood outside and waited all night tonight he didn''t say to just open the door and go in on his own. After all, even though he knew the code, that didn''t mean he could juste and go as he pleased.


    And now Qiao Ying was taking the initiative to tell him the passcode, which was equal to giving him the keys to the vi. The meaning was different.


    "Okay," Qin Hanyue smiled and acknowledged.


    There was two seconds of awkward silence, then he couldn''t help asking: "Coming back sote, did you get the matter resolved?"


    He was secretly probing, but Qiao Ying didn''t hide it and just told him what had happened: "Xiao He''s mother suddenly took ill."


    Hearing this, Qin Hanyue nodded slightly without speaking.


    He handed the chicken soup he was holding to Qiao Ying, saying: "I stewed this chicken soup for you. Don''t overexert yourself with all that tutoring recently."


    Qiao Ying took it: "Come in and sit for a bit?"


    Qin Hanyue: "No, it''s toote, you should eat and rest early."


    Qiao Ying: "Mm."


    Although the conversation seemed to have ended, Qin Hanyue lingered and didn''t move his legs.


    The two of them hadn''t seen each other for over half a month, and now they were speechless for a moment when looking at each other. It seemed there were things hidden in both their hearts.


    Qin Hanyue: "Then I''ll get going."


    Qiao Ying stood in ce watching his retreating figure, her lips moved slightly as if hesitating. But after hesitating for just a moment, she soon spoke up.


    "Qin Hanyue."


    Speaking his name aloud, Qiao Ying''s mood cleared up.


    Hearing her call out, Qin Hanyue turned around to see Qiao Ying lift her foot and walk towards him, covering the distance between them in just three quick steps.


    Then Qiao Ying grabbed his tie and pulled it down.


    Qin Hanyue was pulled down by the tie, not knowing what she was intending to do. Before he could react, the girl''s fair and delicate little face drew up close in front of him, and her soft lips pressed against his.


    Qin Hanyue''s pupils contracted slightly, his stunned gaze colliding straight into the calm depths of the girl''s eyes.


    The scene was too shocking. Qin Yan in the car goggled his eyes to their widest in history, and almost screamed aloud.


    The ck Water boss kissed the God of Armed Forces boss!


    Right in front of him.


    Qin Yan''s brain exploded with a "boom".


    In his excitement he identally pressed the car horn.


    "--"


    Qin Yan was so frightened he immediately pulled back his hand. He was going crazy.


    It''s over,


    wouldn''t those two ck-hearted fiends destroy his corpse in a bit?!


    Their breathing mingled briefly, then separated quickly.


    Their lips had just barely brushed.


    Qiao Ying turned and entered the vi.


    Qin Hanyue was left standing stunned in ce, not recovering for a long time.


    Forget the people involved, even Qin Yan was stunned speechless.


    Qin Yan didn''t expect that the one taking such initiative with no sense of propriety, aggressively making advances, would turn out to be the passive one in the end?!


    Was this reversed? Or was it not?


    This was something the ck Water boss was capable of doing.


    Silent but shocking when speaking up, the more Qin Yan thought about it the more he felt there was nothing wrong with it.


    Miss Qiao should be this powerful and overbearing, she should be pressing Young Master Qin under her and then grasping control of the entire Qin family.


    And it was so sudden, Young Master Qin probably can''t handle it!


    Seeing Qin Hanyue return lookingpletely normal, Qin Yan put away his bared fangs. He was so excited he could barely stand it, and wouldn''t be bothered even if Young Master Qin beat him upter over that car horn.


    Young Master endured till his head finally emerged, he finally got a recognized status!


    His 30-year untouched lips were finally kissed!


    Everyone celebrates!


    It was a pity there were no firecrackers in the car, otherwise he would definitely have set off two strings. He was several tens of thousands of times more excited than when he himself got a girlfriend.


    On the ride home, if Qin Yan''s eyes didn''t have to watch the road, he would have stered them to the rearview mirror.


    In the rearview mirror was a masculine face, slightly taut, with no visible abnormal expression. Except for the dazed look in his eyes exposing his inner turmoil.


    Young Master, if you want to smile then smile, don''t hold it in - Qin Yan held in this sentence for a long time before managing to restrain it.


    The two of them endured the whole ride.


    Watching Qin Hanyue remain tranquil the entire time, Qin Yan even started doubting whether the shock had made him go silly, since he had no reaction at all,pletely unnatural.


    The car drove back to the Qin family residence, stopping at Qin Hanyue''s dwelling.


    Qin Hanyue opened the car door, got out and strode up the steps. He raised his hand, clutching at his chest area, and entered the vi.


    Seeing his clutching chest action, Qin Yan''s expression was rich: So Young Master endured and put up a front the whole ride?! As expected the calm was just an act!


    This reaction... although exaggerated, was definitely genuine!


    There would be no sleep tonight.


    Tomorrow when he woke up and saw how dark Young Master Qin''s eye circles had be, he would know the extent of his agitation tonight.


    Early next morning Qin Yan eagerly checked the oue.


    It didn''t disappoint.


    At first sight of how dark the circles under Qin Hanyue''s eyes were, Qin Yan went over all the sad things in his life, twisting his face as he barely managed to hold in the loudughter threatening to burst from his throat.


    A few dayster.


    The answer sheets were returned.


    Xiao He scored 82 points, a huge leap upward.


    Looking at the test paper, Xiao He''s emaciated face held not a shred of joy.


    Qiao Ying said to him: "If it''s really that bad I can prescribe some sleeping pills for you."


    Xiao He shook his head, not speaking.


    Ever since that night Xiao He''s mother suddenly took ill, her condition had remained worrying, deteriorating rapidly.


    And Xiao He... also seemed to have some mental issues.


    That afternoon before ss, Xiao He took a phone call then rushed out of the ssroom.


    By the time Qiao Ying noticed he was missing, a whole ss period had passed.


    After asking his ssmates, Qiao Ying immediately hurried to the hospital.


    The next day, evening.


    A ck Maybach with a license te of five ones stopped outside the Qin Group Corporation building.


    Qin Hanyue, in the middle of an ad hocpany meeting, received a message from Qiao Ying: [I''m downstairs at yourpany building]


    Qin Hanyue raised his hand to pause the meeting, then left the executives behind and exited himself.


    Taking the elevator downstairs, Qin Hanyue strode toward thepany entrance.


    A blonde Western woman had been giving the lobby clerk trouble, and upon spotting Qin Hanyue she immediately abandoned the clerk andtched onto him.


    Qiao Ying sat in the car, gripping the steering wheel.


    She didn''t have to wait long before seeing Qin Hanyue emerge from thepany building, a blonde green-eyed foreign woman following behind him.


    Qiao Ying raised a brow slightly.


    It looked like she was the female lead in the photo with Huo Chengdong.


    Qin Hanyue walked to the passenger side of her car and got in.


    The woman chased to the car exterior and knocked on the window, speaking French: "Mr. Qin, I really like you. I waited for you all afternoon."


    That voice sounded a bit familiar.


    Wasn''t that the woman on the carriage wanting to whip her and Sacks back in Country C?


    Qiao Ying immediately recalled this woman on the carriage was the same as the woman clinging to Qin Hanyue smelling strongly of perfume back then.


    That casino owner, Smith''s daughter, what was she called, Alice?


    Qiao Ying said a sentence: "Chased all the way here from Country C."


    Then she started the engine.


    Qin Hanyue: "How did you know?"


    Her eyes couldn''t see at that time.


    Qiao Ying didn''t respond to him.


    Qin Hanyue: "Do you want to ''greet'' her?"


    Qiao Ying didn''t even think her worth it.


    But Qin Hanyue was quite scheming and lowered the car window.


    Outside the car, the woman was overjoyed, lowering her head for a look: "Mr Qin..."


    Only to see a young girl sitting in the driver''s seat.


    Looking a little familiar.


    Before she could get a clear look, the car revved and sped off, leaving the woman with a mouthful of exhaust.

 Chapter 232: Cheng Jinyan is tied up; Qiao Yi College Entrance Examination

    <h4>Chapter 232</h4>


    A sleek ck Maybach cruised through the concrete jungle.


    The lights and colors outside the car window quickly faded away.


    Qin Hanyue, sitting in the passenger seat, boldly stared at Qiao Ying. Compared to theirst encounter in her car, this time he felt much more at ease, no longer needing to constantly watch his every move.


    Times had changed, and the present situation reflected that. Qin Hanyue couldn''t help but rey in his mind the image of Qiao Ying kissing him that night, which had been upying his thoughts for the past few days. Now, the image was even clearer.


    Recalling the soft touch from back then, Qin Hanyue couldn''t help but curl his lips slightly, his eyes revealing all of his emotions.


    Qin Hanyue: "Why did youe to thepany to find me?"


    Qiao Ying nced at him but remained silent.


    Qin Hanyue: "Where are you taking me?"


    Only now did he notice that the car was speeding up, and Qiao Ying''s continued silence made him realize that something was off with her mood.


    So Qin Hanyue stopped talking and allowed Qiao Ying to lead the way.


    The car left the bustling city and finally stopped by the seaside.


    Qin Hanyue got out of the car, and the salty sea breeze hit his face, making him pay even more attention to Qiao Ying''s mood¡ªshe didn''t like the beach.


    It was then that Qin Hanyue confirmed that this was not the romantic date he had imagined.


    The two of them walked silently side by side on the beach.


    Leaving behind long sets of footprints¡ªonerge, one small.


    Qiao Ying remained silent, asionally turning her head to gaze at the dark sea, as if burdened by many things in her heart.


    After knowing each other for a year, this was the first time Qin Hanyue had seen Qiao Ying in such a low spirits and openly disying her emotions.


    Qin Hanyue didn''t know whether to feel relieved, worried, or regretful.


    Relieved that she was willing to show her emotions to him, worried about her situation, and regretful that he knew so little about her.


    Qin Hanyue''s mind was filled with countless thoughts, unable to help but specte about what had happened, but he knew too little about Qiao Ying''s affairs.


    The spections in his mind were like tangled balls of yarn, each one leading to a short thread.


    Qiao Ying: "Xiao He and his mother are dead."


    She finally spoke.


    They had died yesterday and were cremated today. Qiao Ying had juste out of the funeral parlor, and Xiao He had already returned home.


    Qin Hanyue lowered his gaze, looking at Qiao Ying''s expressionless face, and for a moment, his heart was filled with mixed emotions, as if a bottle of five tastes had been spilled.


    From receiving Qiao Ying''s message, the joyful surprise of getting into her car, to the worry when he noticed her strange mood, and now the disappointment and suffocation upon learning the reason.


    He never expected that Qiao Ying''s sadness was because of the deaths of Xiao He and his mother.


    Even when she learned about the deaths of her own biological parents, she hadn''t been this devastated.


    When she had been poisoned and lost her sight, he had wondered what it would take to make her slightly anxious or emotionally affected.


    Qin Hanyue: "It happened so suddenly."


    Qiao Ying opened her mouth as if to say something but ultimately remained silent.


    Indeed, it was sudden. Considering Xiao He and his mother''s condition, as long as they received treatment, they could have lived for another ten or eight years without a problem.


    If their deaths were due to reaching the limits of their bodies and sumbing to illness, it wouldn''t have been as poignant. But Xiao He and his mother hadmitted suicide.


    She had hidden the medication she needed to take, deceiving the doctors, nurses, and even her own son, enduring immense pain as her life slipped away.


    She clearly wanted to live, she could have lived, but out of love for her son and not wanting to burden him, she chose to end her own life.


    Xiao He was devastated.


    Qiao Ying walked silently beside Qin Hanyue, who remained quiet to apany her.


    After walking for a while, Qin Hanyue couldn''t restrain himself any longer. He held Qiao Ying''s hand, gripping it slightly tighter.


    He thought that in Qiao Ying''s eyes, he might appear to be a gentleman with a generous and magnanimous demeanor. But in reality, he knew well that he was aplete fake. He had a deep cunning, held grudges, and didn''t care about maintaining good rtionships. He was far from being magnanimous.


    When it came to his feelings for Qiao Ying, he could fully respect her, but he couldn''t be magnanimous about it.


    If it were Xiao He who had passed away, and she was feeling distraught, Qin Hanyue could understand and ept it. But Xiao He''s mother...


    The reason she was feeling so upset was all because of Xiao He.


    In matters of the dead, one should not feel jealous. But Qin Hanyue was not someone who could empathize with others, especially when it came to a rival.


    Fortunately, Qiao Ying''s kiss that night was able to console him.


    The wind at the seaside blew their clothes.


    The two figures, one tall and one short, cast elongated shadows on the beach.


    The wind was strong by the sea.


    Qin Hanyue''s suit jacket ended up on Qiao Ying.


    Suddenly, Qiao Ying stopped in her tracks.


    Qin Hanyue looked at her and asked softly, "What''s wrong?"


    Qiao Ying replied, "Let''s go eat."


    Qin Hanyue smiled, his eyes brightening slightly. "Okay."


    On the way back, Qin Hanyue drove the car.


    The college entrance examination was approaching.


    Bai Xiao and Sa Ke, who had been waiting outside the school every day, could feel the tense atmosphere of the third-year high school students'' studying.


    Two days before the college entrance examination, Qiao Ying received a call from Ye Si.


    "Darling, Cheng Jinyan, that bastard, has been kidnapped. His father called me, and I couldn''t get away. Can you go for me?"


    "When did this happen?"


    "It happened more than half a month ago. There was no news until yesterday when I finally found out that it was the people from the Wu Ma family."


    "The Wu Ma family?"


    Ye Si chuckled and replied, "Yes, that guy Cheng Jinyan is going to throw a fit."


    The three of them caused trouble together, and now they caught him. Cheng Jinyan must be fuming.


    Qiao Ying asked, "Where did he disappear?"


    "He wasst seen in Guyana."


    Qin Hanyue, who was working overtime at thepany, received a call from Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying said directly over the phone, "Cheng Jinyan is in trouble. I have to go abroad for a while. I''ll be boarding in half an hour. My younger brother is taking the college entrance examination in a few days. I''m counting on you."


    Qin Hanyue asked, "Going to Southeast Asia?"


    Cheng Jinyan''s father was the biggest underworld boss in Southeast Asia.


    "He disappeared in northern South America," Qiao Ying replied.


    Naturally, Qin Hanyue wanted to apany her, but if he left, no one would be responsible for Qiao Yi''s safety, and Qiao Yi''s college entrance examination was imminent. Nothing could go wrong.


    Qin Hanyue said, "Alright, take care of yourself. You don''t have to worry about your younger brother."


    Qiao Ying said, "I might be gone for a long time. I''ve already called him. He''ll stay in Beijing for the summer vacation. Can you look after him for these three months?"


    Qin Hanyue replied, "Alright."


    Qiao Ying continued, "And Xiao He."


    Qin Hanyue hesitated and replied, "...Okay, I will contact Principal Zhang for help in keeping an eye on him."


    After Qiao Ying finished exining everything, she boarded the ne.


    Two dayster, the college entrance examination began.


    Qiao Yi took the exam at her own school, which was quite far from Qiao Ying''s residence and the Qin family''s ce.


    Qin Hanyue had booked a hotel near the school. On the night before the college entrance examination, he brought Qiao Yi to the hotel.


    Qiao Yi and Bai Xiao also checked into the hotel.


    During dinner, Qin Hanyue asked with increasing concern, "Are you prepared? Don''t feel pressured. Getting into Beijing University with just one sentence is what you want."


    If it were before, Qiao Yi would have felt immense pressure to take the Beijing University entrance exam. However, Qiao Ying had been sending him practice questions on his phone throughout the year, so he was very confident.


    Qiao Yi replied, "I can get in."


    Qin Hanyue nodded approvingly and said, "Good. Rest early tonight."


    Early in the morning, Qin Hanyue apanied Qiao Yi to the school and reminded him to check his admission ticket before leaving.


    Seven or eight luxury cars were lined up to drop off students for the exam, and their license tes were all consecutive numbers.


    Thankfully, in the capital city where you could casually throw a stone and hit an official''s offspring, if it were elsewhere, the soldiers at the school gate would definitelye forward and ask questions.


    Qin Hanyue said, "Don''t be nervous, just perform normally."


    Qiao Yi nodded and replied, "Okay."

 Chapter 234: Cheng Jinyan was Tortured

    <h4>Chapter 234</h4>


    Northern South America, Suriname.


    As night fell, the entire country was shrouded in darkness, and the stifling hot air gradually seeped in a touch of coolness as people began to venture out.


    In an abandoned, dpidated church, moonlight streamed in through holes in the roof, illuminating floating specks of dust.


    "Crack!" The loud whip snapping disturbed the tranquility.


    In the center of the church, a man was tied to a chair, his white shirt covered in bloody whip marks that were gruesome to behold.


    Moonbeams streamed down through the roof, spilling over him.


    He was drenched in blood, bound by ropes as he bathed in the moonlight. Looking up, in front of him was the towering crucifix, symbolizing faith and freedom.


    Another long whip sliced through the air, leaving another bloody gash on the white shirt, theceration extending from his neck across his entire chest.


    The pain made him frown again.


    After a moment, he recovered from the pain and looked up at the woman in front of him wielding the long whip.


    He suddenly let out a low chuckle, theughtering from his throat was short and light, echoing around the vast, empty church, falling strangely gentle and lingering on the ear.


    His schrly brows and eyes unintentionally revealed a standardized gentleness, yet beneath this harmless facade lurked a dangerous nature.


    "What are youughing at?" Wuma Liya frowned at him.


    Cheng Jinyan, weakened to exhaustion by the torture, did not respond immediately. He adjusted his breathing.


    "Just a little dissatisfied, that''s all."


    "Then this youngdy will whip you until you submit."


    Wuma Liyashed out with the whip again.


    Cheng Jinyan clenched his teeth, the veins in his neck bulging.


    "This youngdy will give you one chance to repent today."


    Wuma Liya''s whip pointed at the lofty crucifix.


    Cheng Jinyan twisted his mouth, silently cursing. He looked at the giant cross, chuckling, "Repent?"


    The more Cheng Jinyan thought about it, the more amused he became. Under Wuma Liya''s murderous gaze, hisughter grew louder and louder.


    After a good while, hisughter subsided.


    "You Wuma Familymit arson, murder and plunder, I act on heaven''s behalf, and you, a sinner, judge me, the savior?"


    Wuma Liya: "Nonsense! You dare tomit the crime but not admit it, coward! You killed Wuma Lin, this youngdy will take your life today to pay for his."


    "Wuma Lin?" Cheng Jinyan was puzzled.


    After a moment of speechlessness, somewhat exasperated, he said: "Three people, you only chase after me, that''s fine, but you pin this false charge on me too. Young Miss Wuma, is your brain working properly? Such a foolish believer, God will be kept up at night from anger."


    Wuma Liya: "How dare you ridicule this youngdy! This youngdy will whip you to death and chop you into pieces to feed the leopards!"


    She swung the long whip, preparing to teach this man a good lesson.


    Someone rushed anxiously into the church from outside: "Miss, the family patriarch sent a message for you to release the man immediately."


    Wuma Liya kicked the underling away: "Get lost!"


    Before she couldsh out with the whip, another person rushed in and whispered: "Miss, your fourth uncle wants you to hand this man over to him for disposal. He''s on his way here and will arrive in an hour."


    Wuma Liya frowned unhappily, staring at Cheng Jinyan tied to the chair for a while. She said to her underlings, "You two, bring him with me."


    Cheng Jinyan was taken away from the church.


    At daybreak, Cheng Jinyan awoke groggily from the chair, his arms numb from being tied up for so long.


    The blood on his body had dried, and his wounds and clothes stuck together. Any slight tug would reopen the wounds and blood would seep out, painfully.


    Cheng Jinyan surveyed the dpidated little room where he was held captive. Before he could think of a way to escape, the door was pushed open.


    Wuma Liya came in holding a piece of bread. She brought it up to Cheng Jinyan and said nastily, "Want to eat? If you want to eat, beg me. If you can make this youngdy happy, I''ll reward you."


    Cheng Jinyan was too weary to bother with her.


    Ignored, Wuma Liya angrily grabbed Cheng Jinyan''s face and tried to stuff the bread into his mouth.


    Seeing that she couldn''t force it in, she pinched his cheeks harder, constantly trying to pry his mouth open.


    The bread got smashed up without making it into his mouth.


    Furious, Wuma Liya threw the bread forcefully onto the ground and viciously stomped it into crumbs.


    "Let''s see how many days you can starve!"


    She stormed out of the room and told the guards at the door, "Don''t give him any food or water to drink!"


    After being tied up and held captive for a day, Cheng Jinyan was utterly depleted of strength.


    To make matters worse, the sweltering weather caused his wounds to fester and be infected.


    That night, Wuma Liya came again. The sound of her kicking the door jolted awake the drowsy Cheng Jinyan.


    Seeing the miserable state Cheng Jinyan was in, Wuma Liya smiled satisfactorily.


    She held some water and brought it up to Cheng Jinyan''s mouth.


    Cheng Jinyan nced at her, then lowered his head, tentatively opening his mouth to drink a sip.


    It tasted like a mouthful of salt. Just as he expected, she wouldn''t be so kind.


    "Don''t you dare spit it out or I''ll beat you to death."


    Cheng Jinyan paid no heed to her threats and spat it all out in one go, frowning deeply.


    Enraged, Wuma Liya took out her whip, dipped it in the salt water, andshed Cheng Jinyan.


    The salt water-soaked whip splitting open a gash on his body caused Cheng Jinyan to let out a muffled grunt. He nearly ground his teeth to dust enduring the pain without crying out.


    The salt water ate at the wound. Cheng Jinyan sucked in a breath from the stinging pain, his body trembling slightly from the agonizing sensation.


    Wuma Liya whipped him two more times, venting her anger. She then said to him, "From today on, this youngdy will whip you a few times every day until you die! Then I''ll catch those two friends of yours and whip them to death too!"


    Wuma Liya left after making her vicious threat.


    In the middle of the night, after being tortured for three consecutive days and his body pushed to its limit, Cheng Jinyan passed out.


    When Cheng Jinyan awoke again, it was already noon the next day.


    Cheng Jinyan found himself lying in bed. His wounds had been cleaned and medicated, he wore a fresh shirt, but his hands and feet were still bound by coarse ropes.


    The first thing Cheng Jinyan saw was Wuma Liya sitting at a table eating snacks.


    Seeing that he was awake, Wuma Liya called the guard at the door toe in and feed him water.


    The guard was very rough, yanking Cheng Jinyan up and pinching his face to pour water down his throat.


    This time there was no salt in the water, it was clean.

 Chapter 235: Cheng Jinyan is pressed to the Bed

    <h4>Chapter 235</h4>


    Cheng Jinyan''s chest was soaked with sweat, sticking to the medicated wound. It felt very ufortable.


    Seeing the bedding dirtied, Wuma Liya yelled at Cheng Jinyan to get off the bed angrily.


    Just then, a subordinate came rushing to report: "Miss, the fourth head of the house is here. Our men couldn''t stop him."


    Wuma Liya was shocked. She then stepped forward and warned Cheng Jinyan viciously: "My fourth uncle is Wuma Lin''s father. If you don''t want to be dragged away and fed to the leopardster, then behave yourself and hide here for this young miss."


    After saying that, she grabbed the quilt and wanted to stuff it into Cheng Jinyan''s mouth to gag him.


    Cheng Jinyan dodged: "I won''t make any noise."


    Wuma Liya nced at him and instructed her men to keep an eye on him. She then turned around and left the bedroom.


    Wuma Liya had just closed the door when Wuma Lin''s father barged in with his men.


    Wuma Liya said unpleasantly: "Fourth uncle, what are you doing?"


    Wuma You: "Liya, hand that person over. Fourth uncle wants to kill him to avenge your eldest brother."


    Wuma Liya: "I''ve let him go already."


    Wuma You''s expression changed instantly as he yelled angrily: "Let him go? Who allowed you to let him go? He killed your sixth brother, how could you let him go?"


    In the bedroom, Cheng Jinyan heard Wuma Liya arguing with the visitor.


    Wuma Liya was calm and unruffled: "My father told me to let him go. I must obey my father''s words. If you have any issues, go ask my father."


    Wuma You: "You-"


    Wuma You''s gaze shifted from Wuma Liya''s face to the bedroom door. Suspicion shed across his eyes. He then stepped forward to push the door open.


    Wuma Liya said at this moment: "He was injured. He couldn''t have gone far and must still be in Suriname."


    Wuma You halted his actions.


    Wuma Liya continued: "He might be in some hospital. Instead of wasting time with me here fourth uncle, you should hurry and send people to catch him back, cut off his head and avenge sixth brother. But I must remind fourth uncle to do it cleanly. That guy has a powerful background. We can''t stir up trouble for the family. Also, he''s very skilled. I lost many subordinates when I caught him."


    Wuma You stared fixedly into Wuma Liya''s eyes.


    Wuma Liya met his scrutinizing gaze directly.


    After a tense moment, Wuma You left with his men.


    Once they were gone, Wuma Liya immediately returned to the room and ordered her subordinates: "Bring him with us."


    When Wuma You''s men told him that the person was still with Wuma Liya, she had already fled with Cheng Jinyan.


    Wuma Liya brought Cheng Jinyan to the border town of Alberta. It was a ce with a mixed bunch.


    Cheng Jinyan also knew that the innocent-looking yet vicious littledy before him might not really want him dead. But Wuma Lin''s father would truly kill him. So he was very cooperative on the road.


    However, Wuma Liya was a spoiled young miss who had been immersed in violence since young. She had a fickle temperament and was hard to coax. Just after arriving at their lodgings, she whipped Cheng Jinyan a few times for no reason out of displeasure.


    The new shirt Cheng Jinyan had changed into was whipped until it tore open again.


    Seeing the blood staining his fair shirt, Wuma Liya finally felt satisfied and temporarily spared him. She even called a doctor to treat his wounds.


    After getting his wounds re-treated, Cheng Jinyan sighed softly and called her: "Hey, where are my sses?"


    Cheng Jinyan squinted his eyes.


    Seeing that his eyes couldn''t focus, Wuma Liya stepped forward and waved her hand in front of his eyes. She then moved closer to stare at his eyes.


    Cheng Jinyan: "I''m nearsighted by over a thousand degrees. Without my sses, I''m as good as blind."


    Wuma Liya took out a dagger: "Since you''re as good as blind, this young miss might as well dig out your eyes."


    Cheng Jinyan: "Your fourth uncle will be chasing us soon. Are you sure you want to be on the run with a blind man?"


    Wuma Liya: "Why would this young miss need to bring you along? Even if he catches up, I can still continue torturing you. Once I''m satisfied, I''ll let my fourth uncle cut off your head. "


    It waste into the night.


    Wuma Liya took a bath and came out from the bathroom drying her beautiful long brown curly hair.


    Cheng Jinyan was tied up in a chair in her room with his arms behind his back.


    Perhaps she really mistook the bespectacled Cheng Jinyan for a blind man. Wuma Liya didn''t avoid Cheng Jinyan at all as she walked around in her nightgown.


    She dried her hair and climbed into bed to sleep, obviously letting down her guard towards the "blind" Cheng Jinyan.


    In the middle of the night, the half-asleep Wuma Liya felt a dagger press against her delicate neck.


    In the moonlight, Cheng Jinyan''s dark eyes were deep and bright as if they could see into one''s heart.


    He was clearly no blind man as she had thought.


    Realizing she had been deceived, Wuma Liya was furious.


    "Move and I''ll cut off your head and chop you into pieces to feed the leopards," Cheng Jinyan threatened with her words.


    Wuma Liya was no scaredy cat. Her eyes showed no trace of fear, only fierce ring at him.


    Outside were her men standing guard. Cheng Jinyan moved closer to her and lowered his voice: "So young yet so viciously ruthless. I think it''d be best to chop off your hands first, or maybe take a whip dipped in saltwater and y off ayer of your skin."


    Without his sses and wielding a dagger, Cheng Jinyan was a far cry from the righteous and principled man full of legal jargon.


    Hearing his words, Wuma Liya shuddered in fright and tears welled up in her eyes, streaming down her cheeks all at once.


    Cheng Jinyan was taken aback, thinking he might have seen wrongly. He couldn''t help but lean in closer to take a good look.


    Really scared to tears?


    Didn''t seem like just a paper tiger.


    Cheng Jinyan had no fondness for scaring little girls to tears. Seeing her cry, he was toozy to waste more time. He was about to grab her as a hostage so he could escape first.


    But the bawling Wuma Liya from just a second ago suddenly erupted and grabbed Cheng Jinyan''s arm to press him down onto the bed.


    Oh no, he had fallen into her trap.


    A woman''s tears were most deceiving indeed.


    Cheng Jinyan didn''t intend to hurt her. He dodged the dagger in his hand.


    With his injuries, any movement would tug at his wounds painfully. And Wuma Liya was somewhat skilled too. Cheng Jinyan was pinned down by her onto the bed.


    "Tsk!" Cheng Jinyan sucked in a breath of cold air.


    This little vixen actually grabbed his wounds.


    Straddling Cheng Jinyan in her nightgown, Wuma Liya pressed her knees on both his arms. She then viciously squeezed Cheng Jinyan''s neck with both hands.


    Cheng Jinyan''s neck had whip wounds. Her squeeze really hurt.


    Hearing themotion, her men outside charged in with their guns: "Miss!"


    Cheng Jinyan was tied up again.


    Cheng Jinyan thought to himself resignedly: Viins die from too much talking. Thankfully he wasn''t a viin, or he would be dead already.


    Wuma Liya stood before Cheng Jinyan with a whip in hand.


    "Dare to trick this young miss by pretending to be blind. I must dig out your eyes." Wuma Liyashed out and a whip wound split open immediately on Cheng Jinyan''s body.


    Seeing the silent enduring Cheng Jinyan, Wuma Liya feltpletely unsatisfied, not appeased at all.


    As she looked at the gentlemanly yet wicked Cheng Jinyan, a thought suddenly urred to her.


    She excitedly ordered her subordinates: "Go find some women for this young miss."

 Chapter 236: Cheng Jinyan: I beg you; Wu Malia: Begging me is useless

    <h4>Chapter 236</h4>


    Cheng Jinyan thought things were looking bad.


    Very soon, five or six women who were clearly professionals were brought before Cheng Jinyan. The overpowering scent of perfume was nauseating.


    Wuma Liya took out a thick wad of cash and threw it to the women, telling them to serve Cheng Jinyan well.


    Seeing the money, the women''s eyes lit up. Although this was the first time they had encountered such a situation, these women had strong mental fortitude and just took it that these people were into some wild stuff. So they showed no hesitation at all.


    Besides, this man was so handsome, they were willing to service him for free.


    They swarmed forward and surrounded Cheng Jinyan in his chair.


    Seven or eight hands started caressing Cheng Jinyan''s body. His wounds hurt when touched, and Cheng Jinyan felt both pain and disgust.


    He was tied backwards to the chair, with his legs tied to the chair legs separately, unable to move at all.


    Cheng Jinyan endured the psychological difort and said to Wuma Liya, who was standing to the side with her arms crossed watching the show: "You might as well just whip me."


    He could not stand this kind of licentious blessing.


    Wuma Liya looked very smug. Her face was innocent and pretty, but full of malice: "Sure, as long as you beg me."


    Cheng Jinyan gritted his teeth.


    His shirt was opened, revealing his body covered in whip marks.


    A woman hooked Cheng Jinyan''s neck from behind, leaning close to his face and breathing like an orchid in his ear.


    Cheng Jinyan closed his eyes, not looking at the naked flesh before him.


    One daring woman straddled Cheng Jinyan''s legs, about to undo his belt, while another leaned in to kiss his face.


    Cheng Jinyan turned his head away, dodging the woman''s scarlet lips. He conceded defeat: "Okay, I''m begging you, please make them leave quickly."


    He could not withstand such licentiousness.


    Wuma Liya: "Will you submit?"


    Cheng Jinyan: "I submit!"


    Wuma Liya: "Begging me is useless."


    Cheng Jinyan almost vomited blood from anger.


    He thought to himself that he must get revenge for this insult tonight!


    The women saw that Cheng Jinyan was unresponsive, even looking disgusted. So they started using all their skills to arouse him, unting their assets before Cheng Jinyan.


    Seeing his pants about to be stripped off, the usually calm and collected Cheng Jinyan finally started to panic.


    "Get lost!"


    Cheng Jinyan yelled at the impatient woman on his legs.


    The woman shrank back in fright, but quickly brushed it off and pouted at the ferocious-looking Cheng Jinyan as if she had been wronged.


    Cheng Jinyan: "Try touching me again if you dare!"


    The women were frightened by Cheng Jinyan''s suddenly ferocious and sinister aura. They hesitated and looked back at Wuma Liya.


    Wuma Liya threatened: "Keep going. If you dare stop, I''ll whip you to death."


    The women were clearly more afraid of the armed and numerous Wuma Liya. They immediately continued their actions.


    Cheng Jinyan''s face was dark. He was tense all over, exuding an icy aura.


    Seeing that Cheng Jinyan remained indifferent with his eyes closed, Wuma Liya thought of something and anger kept churning within her.


    "Get lost, all of you!" She suddenly yelled at the women.


    The women stopped, not understanding why. They looked at Wuma Liya puzzledly.


    Wuma Liyashed her whip on the ground: "Scram! All of you get lost! Or I''ll whip you to death!"


    The frightened women hurriedly grabbed their clothes and fled.


    Seeing the temperamental Wuma Liya, Cheng Jinyan thought she might have some mental illness.


    Not achieving the results she wanted to see, Wuma Liya left the room furiously.


    Cheng Jinyan heaved a sigh of relief: That was close, almost lost my chastity.


    More than half an hourter, Wuma Liya came back. She dismissed the men at the door and headed straight for the big bed.


    Cheng Jinyan fearlessly called out to her: "Miss Wuma, please call someone to help pull up my pants."


    His belt and zipper had been undone, even his underwear was exposed. He was kept under watch in this state.


    He had never been so humiliated before.


    Fortunately there were no acquaintances around.


    If Ye Si knew about this, he wouldugh at Cheng Jinyan for life.


    Wuma Liya did not move or look at him.


    "A man and a woman alone in a room, it''s really inappropriate for me to sit here with my pants open. I don''t mind if you help pull them up for me, thanks."


    Wuma Liya finally couldn''t help but re at him, but her gaze unconsciously went to Cheng Jinyan''s lower body. She immediately averted her eyes, blushing with anger as she clenched her little fist, threatening to cut off Cheng Jinyan''s manhood.


    Cheng Jinyan didn''t dare ask her to help with his pants anymore.


    It seemed Wuma Liya was unable to achieve what she wanted tonight, so she took out all her anger on Cheng Jinyan.


    Cheng Jinyan''s injuries became heavier day after day. Beaten in the morning and treated in the afternoon, tortured repeatedly.


    Wuma Liya was on the run everywhere with Cheng Jinyan, not staying in one ce for more than two days before taking him elsewhere again.


    After several chases, they were finally found by Wuma You that day.


    Wuma Liya had just taken Cheng Jinyan to an abandoned brewery. Before they even had time to rest, Wuma You came killing with his men.


    The two sides confronted each other.


    Wuma You was clearly infuriated by Wuma Liya. Seeing Wuma Liya pulling Cheng Jinyan behind her, Wuma You became even more furious.


    He raised his gun dangerously: "Liya, hand him over to me. I can let everything these past few days slide."


    Wuma Liya: "Hasn''t Uncle Wuma received word from my father? Or are you going against my father''s orders?"


    Wuma You looked at her fiercely: "Even if your father was here today, I would kill him to avenge your sixth brother."


    "Hand him over, or don''t me me for taking action against you."


    The atmosphere became tense.


    Wuma Liya suddenlyshed her long whip, knocking Wuma You''s gun out of his hand.


    Then she pulled Cheng Jinyan and ran out the back door.


    Wuma You was furious. He swore to kill Cheng Jinyan to avenge his son. The two sides immediately broke out in a gunfight.


    Wuma You had greater numbers.


    Wuma Liya''s people fought while retreating, luring them onto the streets. Frightened pedestrians fled in panic.


    Wuma Liya and Cheng Jinyan mingled among the fleeing crowd.


    Gunshots grew closer and closer, seemingly right next to their ears.


    Wuma Liya pulled Cheng Jinyan behind a wall. She took out a gun and battled with Wuma You''s men.


    Cheng Jinyan: "Untie me."


    Wuma Liya: "Don''t even think about running away!"


    Wuma Liya wouldn''t kill him, but she wouldn''t let him go either.


    She dragged him by the arm as she fought and ran. Suddenly someone jumped out from the right street, raising a gun at Cheng Jinyan.


    Wuma Liya pushed Cheng Jinyan away and shot the attacker dead.


    The two fled to the end of the street, with nowhere to hide. Wuma Liya''s subordinates were nearly all gone, and Wuma You was catching up.


    Cheng Jinyan was drenched in cold sweat, dizzy and nauseated.


    "Kill them all!" At Wuma You''smand, his men raised their guns to shoot at them.


    Seeing Wuma You''s people aiming at them from behind the billboard they were using as cover, Cheng Jinyan lunged out and knocked Wuma Liya aside.


    Bullets just grazed his scalp.


    The two fell heavily to the ground.


    Just as their opponents were about to shoot again, a ck SUV charged out, shielding the two. The bullets all hit the car.


    The ss windows shattered into pieces.


    Huo Jingyue in the driver''s seat ducked down.


    Qiao Ying in the back seat leisurely threw out two grenades.


    Explosions rang out, ground thunder in open fields. Gunpowder smoke billowed.


    Qiao Ying opened the car door and hauled the groundbound Cheng Jinyan in, throwing him into the car. Seeing the horrifying whip marks on Cheng Jinyan, Qiao Ying''s brows furrowed slightly. He casually grabbed Wuma Liya, who was still on the ground with a long whip around her waist, and threw her into the car as well.


    Wuma Liya tried to resist but was easily subdued by Qiao Ying.


    By the time Wuma You''s people reacted, Cheng Jinyan had already been taken away.


    Wuma You was furious: "Go after them!"

 Chapter 237: Joying: I’ll pick your graveyard.

    <h4>Chapter 237</h4>


    Huo Jingyue concentrated and asked Qiao Ying worriedly while driving, "Qiao, how is Lawyer Cheng?"


    Qiao Ying decisively cut the ropes on Cheng Jinyan''s wrists.


    She calmly replied while doing so, "Just superficial wounds, he won''t die."


    She felt Cheng Jinyan''s burning forehead, then looked at his infected, ulcerated wounds. Her gaze towards Wuma Liya in the back was murderous.


    The dizzy Cheng Jinyan heard Qiao Ying''s understatement and smiled wryly as he said with difficulty, "I feel it''s quite serious."


    Wuma Liya, who had been violently thrown into the car, struggled to get up.


    Her gun had fallen out when Cheng Jinyan rushed her to save Huo Jingyue. So she took off the whip from her waist and gripped it, threatening, "Who are you? Let me off the car!"


    The cold muzzle of a gun pressed against her forehead.


    Wuma Liya looked into the girl''s icy eyes.


    She heard the gun cock as the girl coldly warned, "Want to live? Shut up."


    Wuma Liya closed her mouth and red fiercely.


    The Wuma family had considerable influence in Suriname, and Wuma You was very familiar with the ce. But Huo Jingyue waspletely unfamiliar, so she drove aimlessly wherever there was a road.


    Wuma You''s men quickly caught up.


    Seeing the five or six cars in the rearview mirror, Huo Jingyue became a little anxious. "They''ve caught up."


    "There''s nowhere to hide around here. What do we do now?" she asked Qiao Ying for her opinion.


    She also asked, "Qiao, do you have any more explosives?"


    Huo Jingyue didn''t know where Qiao Ying had gotten those things. But more than wondering where Qiao Ying had gotten them, she was more shocked that Qiao Ying had dared to use them.


    That explosion had nearly scared her to death.


    And Qiao Ying didn''t even warn her first!


    She was really too bold. Qiao was indeed deep and unfathomable. No wonder she could befriend Lawyer Cheng, and even Cheng Dong was obedient to her.


    Qiao Ying looked at the unrelenting pursuing vehicles in the rearview mirror, then assessed the surroundings. The car had already driven out of the city.


    They were in the wilderness now.


    With Huo Jingyue''s poor driving skills, it was only a matter of time before they got caught.


    Qiao Ying stood up and grabbed the steering wheel, getting Huo Jingyue to move to the passenger seat while she leapt into the driver''s seat.


    "Buckle up."


    Taking over the steering wheel, Qiao Ying suddenly yanked it and mmed the brakes, executing a U-turn to decisively ram the rear car.


    A huge crash sounded.


    The rear car hadn''t expected them to suddenly U-turn, and instinctively turned to dodge, only to be rammed over by the off-road vehicle.


    The few people in the car were badly injured by the crash.


    "Drive ahead and wait for me up front."


    With a gun in hand, Qiao Ying got out of the car.


    Huo Jingyue came to her senses and worriedly called out to her, "Qiao?"


    Huo Jingyue moved back to the driver''s seat. Gripping the steering wheel, she was at a loss on what to do when she heard Cheng Jinyan''s weak voice.


    "...Go ahead and wait for her."


    Staying would only drag Qiao Ying down.


    Huo Jingyue hesitated before gritting her teeth. She stepped on the elerator.


    After driving a hundred meters, Huo Jingyue stopped the car.


    Taking the chance, Wuma Liya got off the car and ran away.


    Huo Jingyue didn''t even have time to deal with her. Sitting in the driver''s seat, she kept turning back to look. After staring back for a few minutes, Huo Jingyue became extremely anxious.


    She wanted to go back and find Qiao Ying but was also worried about the injured Cheng Jinyan.


    "It''s too dangerous for her alone. I have to go back and find her."


    After an internal struggle, Huo Jingyue chose to go back and find Qiao Ying as the teacher. She had to go back.


    "Lawyer Cheng, your family should have arrived in Suriname too. Drive away first if there''s danger, then contact them."


    Before Cheng Jinyan could reply, Huo Jingyue got out of the car and ran back.


    She hadn''t gotten far when she saw Qiao Ying walking towards them.


    A piercing shriek tore through the air.


    Cheng Jinyan struggled out of the car and staggered in the direction of the sound.


    Qiao Ying and Huo Jingyue also rushed over.


    Not far away, Wuma Liya sat on the ground covering her ears, shrieking hysterically again and again.


    Following Wuma Liya''s line of sight, a wild jaguar was feeding¨Dchewing on a corpse.


    "Ah¨D Ah¨D Ah¨D"


    She kept shrieking as if traumatized, her bulging eyes unable to focus.


    It didn''t seem like she was acting this time.


    Cheng Jinyan found it a bit funny.


    These past few days she had casually threatened to mince him up to feed the jaguars, yet she had so little courage? She was probably seeing a jaguar for the first time.


    "...Stop screaming."


    Cheng Jinyan wanted to remove her hands covering her ears, but no matter how he pulled, he couldn''t get them off. Wuma Liya also seemed oblivious to his existence, screaming like a madwoman.


    She didn''t even care if she screamed her throat hoarse.


    Qiao Ying didn''t even bother drugging her, directly chopping Wuma Liya''s neck to shut her up.


    Looking at the finally quiet unconscious Wuma Liya, Cheng Jinyan noticed something off. "What''s wrong with her?"


    "She probably has some congenital hereditary mental illness, triggered by psychological trauma and stress response," Qiao Ying diagnosed.


    Huo Jingyue couldn''t help but admire, "Qiao, you''re so amazing."


    Just two days ago when she had run into Qiao Ying alone, she had still arrogantly imed she would protect Qiao Ying. She really didn''t know her own limits.


    Three dayster.


    Southeast Asia.


    Near the Thand border in Myanmar.


    Cheng family residence.


    Cheng Jinyan recovered quickly. His fever had gone down and his wounds were all cleaned.


    Early morning.


    Cheng Jinyan was getting dressed when he heard a knock. "Come in," he said.


    The servant brought Huo Jingyue in.


    Huo Jingyue held a bowl of simmered Chinese medicinal soup that Qiao Ying had prepared. Seeing Cheng Jinyan getting dressed, her cheeks flushed as her gaze dodged around.


    "Lawyer Cheng, you''re up."


    Cheng Jinyan turned his back to button up. "Ms. Huo, good morning."


    The servant left the room.


    Huo Jingyue waited as Cheng Jinyan got dressed, put on his sses, then brought over the medicine. "Lawyer Cheng, the medicine is ready."


    Cheng Jinyan took the bowl. "Thank you for the trouble, Ms. Huo."


    Cheng Jinyan quickly finished the medicine. Seeing Huo Jingyue take out a tissue to wipe his mouth, he quickly took the tissue himself.


    "Ms. Huo, I''ll do it myself."


    Huo Jingyue: "Alright."


    Seeing the shy Huo Jingyue, Cheng Jinyan felt somewhat troubled.


    "Ms. Huo, I''m really grateful for your care these days."


    Cheng Jinyan sincerely thanked her.


    When he had the high fever, Huo Jingyue had taken care of him.


    Huo Jingyue waved her hand with a smile. "It''s nothing, Lawyer Cheng doesn''t need to stand on ceremony."


    Cheng Jinyan: "Let''s go have breakfast first."


    On the way to the dining room, they ran into Qiao Ying.


    Cheng Jinyan immediately quickened his pace to walk alongside Qiao Ying and quietly asked, "Where did you get the information? And how did you end up together with Ms. Huo?"


    Qiao Ying: "I ran into Kei and she was looking for you too. Your father called Night City."


    Cheng Jinyan had been tied up at Kei''s ce before losing contact.


    Qiao Ying had searched around Kei''s ce and ran into Cheng family members who were also looking for Cheng Jinyan, including Huo Jingyue.


    When Huo Jingyue heard Qiao Ying was looking for Cheng Jinyan, she didn''t feel assured letting Qiao Ying go alone, so she had Qiao Ying join them.


    But Qiao Ying was used to acting alone, and instead worried about Huo Jingyue''s safety, so she brought Huo Jingyue along.


    Following the trail, Qiao Ying had chased from Kei''s ce to Suriname.


    "All that in such a short time, from Kei''s ce to Suriname? Only you could manage that." Cheng Jinyan sincerely admired her efforts.


    It wasn''t just two cities or provinces, but two different countries!


    And she had gone alone.


    Cheng Jinyan: "What about that Night City bastard? He told you toe while he did what?"


    Qiao Ying: "Picking a grave for you, I guess."

 Chapter 238: Qiao Ying’s strong psychological quality; Cheng Jinyan: Night will kill me with a knife

    <h4>Chapter 238</h4>


    In the restaurant,


    At the elegant, long dining table,


    Cheng Jinyan''s father - the first gang leader Cheng Sheng - sat at the main seat.


    Qiao Ying and Cheng Jinyan sat together.


    Huo Jingyue sat alone on the other side.


    Although they had metst night, Master Cheng was not one to smile or get angry easily, but was quite amiable to them. However, Huo Jingyue, who was dining with Master Cheng, was still intimidated by Master Cheng''s powerful oppressive aura.


    Just the identity of this gang leader was frightening enough.


    Especially since she liked his son, Huo Jingyue felt even more like an ugly daughter-inw meeting her inws, and was very nervous.


    In contrast, Qiao Ying waspletely at ease, unaffected by this aura at all. She ate and drank as she wished.


    Huo Jingyue secretly admired Qiao Ying''s psychological strength. She thought that even if she had met Master Cheng countless times and they were not strangers, she would still be in awe of such an elder.


    However, Huo Jingyue did not know that this was also Qiao Ying''s first time meeting Cheng Jinyan''s father.


    Cheng Jinyan brought over a te of sliced steak and ced it in front of Qiao Ying.


    He asked, "Would you like some red wine to go with it?"


    Huo Jingyue looked at the sliced steak, feeling extremely envious.


    "Today I feel more like having Chinese food," Qiao Ying pushed the steak towards Huo Jingyue and said, "Teacher Huo, please have a taste."


    Huo Jingyue was so grateful she could almost cry. She wished she could hug and kiss Qiao Ying, but had to maintain herposure on the surface.


    "I''m afraid that would not be proper," she said.


    Cheng Jinyan said, "Teacher Huo has been kind enough to take care of us these past two days. It is just a te of steak. As long as Teacher Huo does not mind my poor slicing skills..."


    Huo Jingyue eximed joyfully, "How could that be!"


    Cheng Jinyan did not say anything more. He continued slicing another steak.


    As he sliced, he lowered his voice and gossiped to Qiao Ying, "Has there been any progress between you and Qin Hanyue these few months?"


    Qiao Ying replied, "What are you expecting?"


    Cheng Jinyan said, "He has ulterior motives towards you, and you are clearly aware yet do not resist him. I cannot believe nothing has developed between you two."


    Qiao Ying: "..."


    Cheng Jinyan: "Just earlier, with your car ident causing turmoil nationwide, your ssmates unanimously believed it was Qin Hanyue who found hackers to resolve it for you. Given the rtionship between you two that the whole school knows about, he should mentally prepare to get past Ye Si."


    Qiao Ying: "Deserved to be captured for having the leisure to read news while being hunted down."


    Master Cheng, who was speaking with Huo Jingyue at the main seat, twitched his ears.


    As a martial artist, his hearing was naturally astounding.


    Qiao Ying maintained her expression as she picked up the coffee in front of her and took a sip, demonstrating to Master Cheng what it meant to remain calm even if Mount Tai copsed in front of you: "Mind your own damn business."


    Cheng Jinyan had to hold back hisughter. The movements aggravated his wounds, which throbbed with pain. He tried his best not to look at his father''s reaction.


    Master Cheng said to his son, "No talking during meals. Save your words until after you''ve eaten."


    Cheng Jinyan suppressed hisughter. "Yes, Father."


    After the meal, Cheng Jinyan had wanted to take Qiao Ying around to tour the Cheng residence. Although Qiao Ying had been here before, that was years ago.


    However, his father called him upstairs to the reception hall.


    For such a formal and serious asion,


    Master Cheng instead asked about his personal affairs, "You''re not young anymore either. Tell me, which of these two youngdies do you prefer?"


    Just as Cheng Jinyan was about to exin, seeing his father''s solemn expression, he pondered briefly and curiously asked his father in return, "Who do you prefer, Father?"


    Master Cheng stated directly, "The younger one has spirit. She is not intimidated and is more suitable for our family."


    Cheng Jinyan rubbed the back of his neck. "Ye Si would have to kill me with his sword."


    In Ye Si''s eyes, no one could match Qiao Ying.


    Even he, Ye Si''s good brother, would be wishing for the moon if he harbored such thoughts.


    Master Cheng contemted briefly beforemanding, "Snatch her over."


    Cheng Jinyanughed helplessly. "You''re thinking too much, Father. Little Ying and I are not what you imagine. We are sworn brothers and sisters, family to each other. If you like her, I can ask if she is willing to be your goddaughter."


    Master Cheng scolded in frustration, "Good-for-nothing."


    He asked again, "What about that Miss Huo then?"


    Cheng Jinyan replied, "I''ve only met Teacher Huo twice. We are not familiar."


    Master Cheng said, "She could not contact you and came looking for you at yourw firm. Finding out you were missing, she rushed over here to ask about you, and even went with you to South America to find you. She saved your life."


    Cheng Jinyan: "I will thank her appropriately for her kindness, but surely you can''t expect me to marry her out of gratitude?"


    Master Cheng humphed. "Taking advantage of people''s kindness yet acting coy."


    Huo Jingyue pulled Qiao Ying along to tour the Cheng residence.


    "Qiao, have you been to Lawyer Cheng''s home before?"


    "Mm."


    "Is Master Cheng like that towards everyone?"


    "I didn''t see him thest time I came to the Chengs''."


    Upon hearing this, Huo Jingyue admired her even more. "Your psychological resilience is truly incredible. To be honest, I''m a little afraid of Lawyer Cheng''s father."


    Qiao Ying did not understand what she was afraid of.


    Everyone was just human, what was there to fear?


    Huo Jingyue sighed, feeling mncholy. "Qiao, is my being so proactive improper? Do men generally not like girls who fawn over them?"


    Qiao Ying thought of Qin Hanyue who was even more aggressive than Huo Jingyue, and earnestly answered her question, "I think it''s good."


    Huo Jingyue''s mood instantly brightened and she was full of fighting spirit again. "You''re right. Taking initiative leads to more opportunities."


    "Oh, that''s right, howe we haven''t seen Lawyer Cheng''s mother?" Huo Jingyue asked curiously.


    "She passed away."


    Upon hearing this, Huo Jingyue immediately stopped the topic and turned to ask Qiao Ying about Cheng Jinyan instead, curious about how they met and became so close.


    "We met through awsuit," Qiao Ying replied vaguely. Matters concerning her previous life that involved murder and arson were not topics she could speak honestly about in just a couple sentences.


    Huo Jingyue felt the more truthful the story, the more far-fetched it actually was.


    After leaving his father, Cheng Jinyan did not go look for Qiao Ying but headed to another ce instead.


    All the way downstairs to the basement.


    Seeing Cheng Jinyan, the guard at the door respectfully called out, "Young Master."


    Cheng Jinyan said, "Open the door."


    Inside the room filled with torture devices, Wuma Liya was tied to a chair with her hands behind her back. She looked at Cheng Jinyan as he entered.


    Cheng Jinyan met Wuma Liya''s murderous gaze.


    "How is it? Does an empty stomach feel good?"


    Cheng Jinyan carried a te in his hand. On the te was a bun.


    Wuma Liya ignored him.


    Cheng Jinyan picked up the bun from the te. He crouched down in front of her with a smile in his eyes. "As long as you beg me, beg me nicely, and I''m happy, then I''ll reward you."


    These were the exact words Wuma Liya had said to him before.


    Now they were being returned verbatim.

 Chapter 239: Put on glasses and pretend; Qiao Ying: "Thank me"

    <h4>Chapter 239</h4>


    Wuma Liya red at him furiously: "This youngdy would rather starve to death than beg you!"


    "Starve to death? I''m afraid that''s too good to be true," Cheng Jinyan said as he put the bread back on the te and ced it aside. He got up to take Wuma Liya''s whip from the table and started swaying it about, making whipping noises while admiring the various torture devices on the wall.


    "I''ll soak your whip in salt water and whip you hard every day. Don''t worry, I''ll have a doctor treat your wounds afterwards so you won''t die so easily."


    "Let me think, what else..." Cheng Jinyan paced to behind Wuma Liya.


    "Ah, I remember now. You were so kind to find me all those women. Of course I can''t neglect you either."


    Wuma Liya''s expression changed slightly.


    Cheng Jinyan paced back in front of her, holding the whip behind his back. He bent down to look at her closely with a wicked smile at the corner of his lips.


    "Since you''re a girl, I''ll be benevolent. Tell me what type you like and I''ll pick for you. I guarantee you''ll be satisfied."


    Wuma Liya was itching to w his face off.


    Suddenly she jerked her head back and smashed it forcefully against Cheng Jinyan''s with no warning.


    There was a loud thud as their heads collided.


    Cheng Jinyan staggered back two steps, his head ringing as if his soul had been knocked out of his body.


    For a moment Cheng Jinyan saw stars and heard ringing in his ears. When he regained his bnce and looked at Wuma Liya again, tears of pain were welling up in her eyes. Her forehead was bright red and she was gritting her teeth hard, choking back tears until her eyes and nose turned red.


    Cheng Jinyan touched his own forehead that had turned red from the impact.


    He cursed under his breath, "Crazy girl."


    Wuma Liya yelled, "Go ahead and kill me if you dare! I''m not afraid of you!"


    Cheng Jinyan: "What''s the rush? These torture devices on the wall are all prepared for you. After I''ve used them all on you, I''ll drag you off and feed you to the leopards."


    Hearing the words "feed to leopards", Wuma Liya''s body gave an involuntary shudder.


    "I''m my father''s beloved child. If you dare treat me like that, my father and family will never let you off."


    Cheng Jinyan scoffed: "Your father and family love you? I don''t see it. In Suriname, your fourth uncle even wanted to kill you. If it wasn''t for me saving you, you''d be dead already."


    Seeing Wuma Liya reduced to silence with no retort,


    Cheng Jinyan went on: "Your family is capable of every evil and has no empathy at all. They don''t hesitate to kill their own for personal gain. Only a crazy girl like you still lives in her own fantasy world."


    "I really don''t know what kind of ideology your family has instilled in you to raise such a crazy girl."


    Just as Cheng Jinyan was speaking, he suddenly noticed tears welling up in Wuma Liya''s eyes. He bent down again to get a closer look.


    But he didn''t dare get too close for fear of another headbutt from her.


    "Fool me once, don''t try to fool me again with your act," he said.


    Wuma Liya red at him.


    Cheng Jinyan picked up the bread from the floor and took Wuma Liya''s whip. He threatened her, "I''m in a good mood today so I''ll spare you for now. But next time, I won''t be so forgiving."


    Cheng Jinyan went to look for Qiao Ying but saw her with Huo Jingyue instead.


    Cheng Jinyan put on his sses and walked away.


    "Young Master, the Old Master ordered before leaving that you take care of that Wuma girl," his father''s right-hand man told Cheng Jinyan.


    Cheng Jinyan: "I know."


    That night,


    Cheng Jinyan came to the basement cell holding Wuma Liya, whip in hand.


    Just as he stepped out of the elevator, he heard noises from the torture chamber.


    Cheng Jinyan quickened his pace. When he got there, he saw his father''s underling holding a gun to Wuma Liya''s head.


    Wuma Liya was ring fiercely at the man, without a hint of fear on her face or in her eyes.


    "Stop!"


    Just as the underling was about to pull the trigger, Cheng Jinyan called out to stop him.


    He rushed forward in one swift movement and snatched the gun away: "Who allowed you to take matters into your own hands?"


    Cheng Jinyan''s expression darkened slightly.


    "Young Master, I was just following the Old Master''s orders. That woman injured you so badly, she deserves to be tortured to death."


    "I''ll handle her myself. Take your men and leave," Cheng Jinyan said, throwing the gun back to him.


    "...Yes."


    After the men had left, Cheng Jinyan looked to Wuma Liya.


    Wuma Liya red back at him.


    Cheng Jinyan thought to himself: She really is fearless of death.


    Wuma Liya had a rough trip from South America to Southeast Asia after being kidnapped. She was then tied up and held for a full day and night, leaving her lips dry and cracked.


    Cheng Jinyan had the guard outside bring water.


    But when it was brought to her lips, Wuma Liya didn''t move at all.


    Cheng Jinyan said impatiently: "There''s no salt in it."


    Not only was Wuma Liya not grateful, she turned her face away outright.


    Cheng Jinyan grabbed her face with his hand and forced her mouth open roughly.


    But Wuma Liya resisted stubbornly, absolutely refusing to open her mouth.


    Cheng Jinyan didn''t use full force. The two struggled like this for a while but Cheng Jinyan still couldn''t pry her mouth open.


    He could only increase the force until she finally opened her mouth.


    Still Wuma Liya refused to drink. Water sshed everywhere. With great difficulty Cheng Jinyan managed to pour some water into her mouth, but Wuma Liya immediately spat it back into his face.


    Before Cheng Jinyan could react, she mped her teeth down hard on the hand he was using to hold her jaw.


    Cheng Jinyan yelped in pain: "Ow!"


    Seeing this, the underling immediately moved to retaliate against Wuma Liya.


    Cheng Jinyan stopped him with a look.


    He handed the remaining water, most of which had spilled, to the underling.


    With his hand freed, Cheng Jinyan grabbed Wuma Liya''s jaw again and forced her to release his hand from her bite.


    Looking at the deep bite mark and bleeding tiger mouth print she left, Cheng Jinyan gave a wryugh.


    When he was tied up, he was the one injured.


    Now with her tied up, he was still the one getting injured.


    Cheng Jinyan couldn''t help but curse at Wuma Liya: "Crazy girl, I should''ve pulled your teeth out first."


    Forget making her drink then.


    Cheng Jinyan left the basement.


    He had intended to return to his room but ran into Huo Jingyue who was looking at the scenery in the hallway.


    "Mr. Cheng."


    Cheng Jinyan discreetly hid his bleeding tiger mouth behind a handkerchief and maintained his polite smile as he pushed up his sses: "Miss Huo, you haven''t rested yet?"


    Unexpectedly Huo Jingyue''s eyes were sharp: "What happened to your hand? Are you hurt? And why are your clothes wet?"


    Cheng Jinyan: "I''m not hurt. I just got water on me by ident."


    Huo Jingyue still had her doubts.


    But Cheng Jinyan didn''t give her a chance to think further: "I''m going to head back now. Miss Huo, rest early."


    Huo Jingyue: "Alright, good night."


    Cheng Jinyan: "Good night, Miss Huo."


    Qiao Ying, who had been out and about, saw the genteel and courteous Cheng Jinyan and scoffed inwardly: What an act.


    "Qiao, where did you go?" Huo Jingyue asked Qiao Ying when she returned.


    Qiao Ying: "Just walking around."


    Huo Jingyue: "Were you with Mr. Cheng? Nothing happened right? I seemed to see blood on Mr. Cheng''s hand earlier."


    Qiao Ying: "This is the Chengs'' territory. Nothing can happen."


    Only then was Huo Jingyue reassured. But she thought of something else and shyly asked: "Qiao, don''t we need to change Mr. Cheng''s bandages tomorrow?"


    Qiao Ying: "Want to watch?"


    Once again Huo Jingyue was outwitted by Qiao Ying''s perceptiveness and directness: "You win."


    Qiao Ying: "Get up early tomorrow to watch then."


    Huo Jingyue covered her mouth in excitement: "Qiao, you''re the best!"


    The next morning, Cheng Jinyan became an object of spectacle.


    Qiao Ying refused to do thebor of changing bandages, so it was the Cheng family''s private doctor changing Cheng Jinyan''s dressings.


    Qiao Ying and Huo Jingyue sat on the sofa drinking tea.


    Qiao Ying watched TV while Huo Jingyue stole nces, her cheeks flushing from time to time.


    Cheng Jinyan said: "I didn''t know you cared so much about me to keep watch of my bandage change."


    Qiao Ying: "Kneel and thank me."

 Chapter 241: Three Knives and Six Eyes; Qiao Ying: I Go to M Country

    <h4>Chapter 241</h4>


    ¡°How about Mr. Cheng makes an offer? I believe Mr. Cheng is generous and will not make things too difficult for a young girl like me.¡± Wuma Yan kept smiling and remained good-tempered.


    Cheng Jinyan was very disdainful, even disgusted: ¡°I don¡¯t even want your Wuma family¡¯s stuff even if you give it to me for free. It¡¯s filthy.¡±


    Wuma Yan seemed to have run out of ideas and said, ¡°Since Mr. Cheng wants revenge and to vent, I am willing to offer myself in exchange for my younger sister.¡±


    ¡°I hope Mr. Cheng can show some mercy and spare my life.¡±


    Cheng Jinyan looked at the sincere-looking Wuma Yan and said, "You and your sister have a good rtionship? She didn''t mention you at all."


    Wuma Yan smiled bitterly, "If I can''t bring my sister back, I''ll die anyway when I go back, so I''m saving her and myself."


    Cheng Jinyan stared at him with narrow, elongated eyes behind his sses.


    Wuma Yan continued, "When Liya''s father learned that Liya had captured Mr. Cheng, he told Liya to send Mr. Cheng back and didn''t want to be enemies with the Cheng family. It was Liya who was young and ignorant. Afterwards, the one who tried to kill Mr. Cheng was Liya¡¯s father, Wuma You. As far as I know, Liya never handed Mr. Cheng over to Wuma You, so it seems Liya didn''t intend to really harm Mr. Cheng."


    Cheng Jinyan was unmoved.


    Just then, one of Cheng''s men came in and told Cheng Jinyan, "Young Master, your father is back."


    Cheng Jinyan''s expression was calm, he only nced at Wuma Yan, then instructed his men, "Bring him in."


    Soon, the feeble Wuma Liya was brought in.


    When Wuma Liya saw Cheng Jinyan, she wished she could tear him apart.


    Wuma Yan said, "Liya."


    Seeing Wuma Yan did not bring the joy of seeing a family member or being rescued soon for Wuma Liya. She didn''t even respond to him.


    Wuma Yan said, "Then thank you Mr. Cheng. Liya, let''s go."


    Just as Wuma Yan was about to take Liya away, Cheng Jinyan¡¯s father Cheng Sheng walked into the hall at that moment and said, "Wait a minute."


    His deep and steady voice was extremely oppressive and carried an awe-inspiring aura.


    Seeing his father arrive, Cheng Jinyan stood up.


    Qiao Ying and Huo Jingyue also came at this time.


    When Teng Yan saw Qiao Ying, he smiled at Qiao Ying and greeted, "Miss Qiao, we meet again."


    But Qiao Ying said in one breath, "It was you who killed Wuma Lin, right?"


    With Qiao Ying¡¯s words, Cheng Sheng, Cheng Jinyan, Wuma Liya all looked towards Wuma Yan, instantly putting Wuma Yan in a difficult position.


    However, Teng Yan looked confused and innocent, "I don''t know what Miss Qiao is talking about. Wuma Lin was my cousin."


    But Qiao Ying said mockingly, "What are you afraid of? Just kill Wuma Liya and no one from the Wuma family will know."


    Huo Jingyue¡¯s heart thumped violently as she looked at Qiao Ying.


    Is Qiao trying to provoke this person into killing Wuma Liya?


    Staying in the home of a mob boss, Huo Jingyue had felt that having Qiao Ying apany her meant they were from the same world. But now she suddenly felt like the only one out of ce in the room.


    Teng Yan said, "Miss Qiao, we''ve had conflicts before, but I did help you in Country C. Isn''t it too cruel of you to put me in such a deadly situation?"


    Cheng Sheng said at this time, "No need to waste words with him. Now that you havee, just don''t leave."


    Cheng Jinyan said, "Dad, let me handle this myself."


    Seeing so many people present, Cheng Sheng couldn''t lose face for his son, so he had topromise.


    "If you want to take her away, that''s fine too. This girl injured you, she should pay the price. If you think you can just leave safely without consequences, we might as well go back and farm at home."


    Wuma Yan asked, "So what does Mr. Cheng mean?"


    Cheng Sheng said, "Just follow the rules of our circle, three cuts, six holes."


    Huo Jingyue tugged Qiao Ying''s sleeve and asked softly, "Qiao, do you know what three cuts, six holes means?"


    Qiao Ying replied lightly, "You''ll see in a moment."


    Huo Jingyue: "..."


    Cheng Jinyan''s eyebrows twitched slightly, but he didn''t speak.


    Wuma Yan took the dagger from his men and asked in a negotiating tone, "Can I take the punishment for Liya?"


    Before Cheng Sheng could say anything,


    Wuma Liya said, "No need."


    She snatched the dagger from Wuma Yan''s hand, raised her hand and stabbed directly into her own slender white arm. The dagger pierced her arm and blood gushed down the de, staining the ground red.


    Wuma Yan said, "Liya!"


    Huo Jingyue was so frightened she covered her mouth, her face pale.


    Wuma Liya sucked in a breath from the pain. She gritted her teeth and pulled out the dagger, then stabbed down again.


    Everyone present had seen such punishment scenes countless times, but it was still their first time seeing a young girl take the punishment.


    It had to be said, she was quite gutsy.


    And could endure pain quite well, she didn''t even make a sound.


    Wuma Liya was drenched in cold sweat, her clothes quickly soaked. Both her hands were shaking. After a while, she painfully pulled out the dagger again, then stabbed down once more.


    This time, Wuma Liya pulled the dagger out in one go.


    Blood sttered, spraying on her sweaty, deathly pale little face.


    Three cuts, six holes - three cuts, six holes.


    Huo Jingyue was dumbfounded by the sight.


    Wuma Liya gripped the dagger tightly, she took a deep look at Cheng Jinyan. Her eyes contained hatred, or something unclear.


    Finally, cradling her bloodied right arm, she turned and left.


    At this time, Teng Yan looked at Qiao Ying and suddenly said meaningfully, "Miss Qiao, you have to be careful when making friends."


    His tone was ambiguous, his gaze inscrutable.


    It was as if he was sincerely reminding her of something.


    Qiao Ying narrowed her eyes, staring at Teng Yan for two seconds. The dagger in her sleeve suddenly slipped into her palm.


    She took a step forward, about to head towards Teng Yan.


    As if sensing danger, Teng Yan turned and left.


    Qiao Ying stopped in her tracks, staring at his departing figure.


    The Wuma family matter was resolved.


    Qiao Ying said to Cheng Jinyan, "I''m going to Country M tomorrow."


    The pool of red blood Wuma Liya left on the floor was reflected on Cheng Jinyan''s ss lenses.


    Huo Jingyue asked with concern, "Lawyer Cheng, are you alright?"


    Cheng Jinyan retracted his gaze and first responded to Huo Jingyue, "I''m fine, thank you for your concern, Miss Huo."


    Then he looked at Qiao Ying and asked, "Do you have something to do there?"


    Qiao Ying said, "To get a medical license, and take some things."


    Cheng Jinyan nodded slightly, "Okay."


    He took onest look outside, and soon regained hisposure, chatting with Qiao Ying, "Have you told Yesi?"


    Just as Wuma Yan sat in the car, wanting to say something caring to Wuma Liya, he was instead met with a bloodied dagger held against his neck by Wuma Liya.


    He heard her frantic breathing as she questioned him, "Who exactly killed Wuma Lin?"


    Wuma Yan said, "When Wuma Lin died, he had sent me out to find people. It was Wuma Lin''s men who told me that before Wuma Lin died, Cheng Jinyan came with some friends."


    Wuma Liya said coldly, "You''d better not be lying. If I find out you killed him, I will definitely kill you!"


    Wuma Yan said, "He was my cousin, how could I possibly have killed him?"


    Wuma Liya yelled, "Just cousins! What''s not possible?!"


    Wuma Yan said, "Alright Liya, I don''t want to argue my innocence at such a critical juncture. Your hand has been bleeding nonstop, it must be bandaged to stop the bleeding immediately, otherwise you''ll be in grave danger from blood loss."


    Wuma Yan took the first aid kit from the driver and looked at her mangled arm, distressed, "You''ve always been stubborn since you were little. I should have just taken the punishment for you."


    Wuma Liya waspletely unappreciative, "You''re not worthy!"


    Wuma Yan didn''t say anything more. He carefully bandaged her wounds and the car drove towards the hospital.


    But Wuma Liya''s eyes looking at Wuma Yan were full of disgust.


    After a while, she asked coldly, "My father only sent you to rescue me?"


    Wuma Yan: "Yes."


    Wuma Liya didn''t speak again.

 Chapter 242: Country M, the Night of the Great Battle to meet the airport

    <h4>Chapter 242</h4>


    Wuma Liya limped back to the Wuma residence with her injured arm.


    Suppressing her fear, she arrived at the ce where her father raised leopards, only to find him indulging with two women while watching a duel between two leopards in a cage.


    "Liya is back," her father said casually.


    Wuma Liya''s arm was wrapped in thick bandages, but her father didn''t show any concern. She was supposed to be his most beloved child.


    He didn''t worry about her at all, and he even sent Wuma Yan, a useless person, to rescue her. Love and hatred intertwined in Wuma Liya''s eyes.


    Seeing her daughter standing there, continuously looking at him as if reproaching him, her father finally nced at her and spoke in a ming tone.


    "When you capture someone, you should kill them immediately without leaving any trace. It shouldn''t have escted to this extent, where you can''t even kill if you want to."


    "It wasn''t WuMa Lin who killed him," Wuma Liya said.


    "Who killed WuMa Lin is not something I care about. I only care about whether you have done well enough and whether you have caused trouble for the family."


    "Uncle Four almost killed me."


    "Alright, Liya, go back and rest."


    Wuma Liya stared at her father, who continued to frolic with the women, while the victorious roar of the leopard echoed in her ears.


    She didn''t dare to look at the leopard, but clenched her fist and stared at her father.


    ¡ªCountry M,


    A certain international airport.


    The hall was filled with fully equipped, ck-d bodyguards. They were organized and exuded a menacing aura.


    This formation frightened others who came to pick up passengers, preventing them from approaching, afraid to even make a sound, lest they disturb them.


    At the forefront stood a young and elegant man with half-tied hair, featuring mixed-race facial features that resembled a luxurious oil painting.


    When Qiao Ying appeared and saw this scene, she was not surprised at all.


    As soon as Ye Si saw Qiao Ying, he showed a radiant smile, opened his arms, and strode forward to hug her.


    However, when they got closer,


    Qiao Ying mercilessly threw the backpack she was holding into his arms.


    Ye Si caught the backpack and wanted to approach again.


    Qiao Ying said, "Let''s go."


    Ye Si was filled with emotions, "Darling~"


    Qiao Ying said, "I''m hungry."


    As soon as Ye Si heard that, he immediately grabbed his backpack and caught up with her, saying, "Everything is ready at home, all your favorite food."


    Leaving the airport, the streets were filled with countless luxury cars. At a nce, they were all luxury cars and ck-d bodyguards.


    It''s been said that this guy''s entourage is more extravagant than that of the president.


    Not to mention that he came to pick her up.


    Ye Si walked to a car and opened the door for Qiao Ying.


    The motorcade headed towards Ye Si''s residence.


    "Darling, did you bring me a gift?"


    Ye Si patted the backpack on his leg.


    Qiao Ying asked, "Do you want to wear my clothes?"


    Ye Si, with a sly expression, asked, "Can I keep them in my collection?"


    Qiao Ying responded, "Can I blow up your collection room?"


    Ye Si said, "Sure, as long as you''re happy, darling."


    The motorcade slowly drove into a private estate.


    On the left side of the estate was an endless and exquisite garden, giving the vi a feeling of being in a forest.


    On the right side was a lush golf course.


    In front of the luxurious vi, housekeepers stood in two long rows.


    Qiao Ying got out of the car and walked in as if it were her own home, heading straight to the dining room where the serving staff were waiting.


    Ye Si handed Qiao Ying''s backpack to the servant and instructed them to take it to the upstairs room and purify the air in the room once again.


    At the dining table,


    With two prepared seats, Qiao Ying didn''t hesitate and directly sat in Ye Si''s seat of honor.


    The rows of servants were frightened and sweating profusely.


    However, Ye Si didn''t find it inappropriate at all because he had originally prepared that seat for Qiao Ying. He voluntarily took a seat at the side.


    Ye Si was extremely delighted. He opened several meticulously prepared bottles of fine wine, each bottle being a collectible and frighteningly expensive, just to let Qiao Ying taste a variety of them.


    "Darling, cheers~"


    "Darling, try this. It''s a new dish specially developed ording to your preferences and taste. You''ll definitely like it."


    "How is it?"


    Qiao Ying nodded, giving face, "Not bad."


    Ye Si beamed with a smile, "Then don''t go back to the country. I''ll have this chef cook for you every day."


    Recently, Ye Si had a poor appetite, but upon seeing Qiao Ying, his appetite immediately improved. He ate quite a lot while apanying Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying was still eating.


    Ye Si rested his chin on his hand and gazed at Qiao Ying with starry, infatuated eyes, a smile filling his face.


    Qiao Ying asked, "How is your father''s health?"


    Ye Si replied, "Thanks to you, it''s very good. I''m also in the process of obtaining my medical license, thanks to you."


    Qiao Ying said, "I''ll go see your father tomorrow."


    Ye Si leaned closer to her and asked, "Will my beautiful bride see her parents-inw?"


    Qiao Ying replied, "I''ll see your mother."


    Ye Si grinned, "As soon as my mom heard that you wereing, she rushed back from Washingtonst night. She has prepared gifts."


    Qiao Ying retorted, "Get lost."


    A few years ago, Ye Si''s father had a serious heart problem, and the situation was extremely tricky. No one dared to perform the surgery. Qiao Ying ended up on the operating table, and she obtained her medical license only after the sessful operation.


    She had only intended to use that surgery to obtain her medical license.


    But as a result, she becamepletely entangled with Ye Si. It was also because of that surgery that they developed their current rtionship.


    Qiao Ying reminded him, "Shouldn''t you be concerned about Cheng Jinyan?"


    Upon Qiao Ying''s reminder, Ye Si immediately showed an expression as if he had just remembered and asked, "That bastard Cheng Jinyan isn''t dead yet?"


    Qiao Ying replied, "He''s recovering at home."


    Ye Si looked gleeful, "He got injured?"


    Qiao Ying said, "He got beaten up."


    Ye Si chuckled, "I''ll video call himter."


    Qiao Ying asked, "Where is theputer I left here?"


    Ye Si answered, "It''s in the safe in my room. I charge it regrly and check it, and no one has touched it."


    Ye Si asked, "What did you leave on yourputer?"


    Qiao Ying replied, "My iris."


    Ye Si was slightly surprised but then burst intoughter, "I am indeed the person you trust the most."


    After finishing the meal, Qiao Ying retrieved herputer, entered the password, and checked the irises she had previously recorded.


    Ye Si asked by the side, "Do you want to create an iris imnt?"


    Qiao Ying''s house was not easily essible without her iris, and besides, she needed to retrieve something from there. Without her iris, those safes wouldn''t open at all.


    Qiao Ying said, "I n to have it imnted."


    Ye Si looked at Qiao Ying''s beautiful eyes, which were indeed beautiful but not as captivating as in her previous life. He had grown ustomed to her eyes from that life.


    Ye Si nodded, "Give me some time, I''ll make arrangements."


    It was time for the release of the college entrance examination results.


    Qiao Yi''s scores hadn''te out yet, but it was expected that he would be among the top thirty in the province for the science stream. Qiao Yi spent half a day doing what Qiao Ying had done before, hacking into the official website of the Capital Official Examination Bureau.


    Bai Xiao and Sack stood behind him, peering at the screen.


    Bai Xiao: "Isn''t this illegal? What if we get caught?"


    Barely had Bai Xiao finished speaking when trouble arose.


    The firewall of the Capital Official Examination Bureau''s website was much stronger than the one in Cloud City. Qiao Yi wasn''t skilled enough and was discovered.


    He hurriedly found Qin Hanyue with hisputer.


    Qin Hanyue easily resolved the issue and praised him, saying, "You''ve made great progress."


    After the college entrance examination, Qiao Yi learned that he was also interested inputer science. Following Qiao Ying''s footsteps, Qin Hanyue personally took over as his mentor.


    During this time, Qiao Yi learned hacking techniques from Qin Hanyue.


    When he saw his results,


    He scored 718 points, which satisfied Qiao Yi. It was close to his estimation, so he immediately called Qiao Ying to share the good news.

 Chapter 244: Night: Old man, dare you touch my woman; Partner in the Arctic Fox

    <h4>Chapter 244</h4>


    Among the concrete jungle of skyscrapers, several sports cars were chasing each other.


    Qiao Ying was in no mood to get tangled up with these people. She kept speeding up, trying to shake them off and pull away. Subconsciously, Qiao Ying nced at the rearview mirror and saw that the driver of the green convertible behind her looked a little familiar.


    Qiao Ying searched her mind and confirmed that he did look familiar.


    So Qiao Ying eased off the gas pedal.


    The other sports cars behind her gradually caught up.


    The green car pulled up alongside Qiao Ying''s left side. The driver yelled loudly at Qiao Ying in English, "Hey pretty girl, let''s y together!"


    It was this guy who had been verbally harassing her the most all along.


    Qiao Ying took another look at the driver of the green car.


    Then, single-handedly controlling the steering wheel, she freed up one hand to send Ye Si a message: [Where are you?]


    Ye Si was in a meeting at this time. The atmosphere was tense and confrontational.


    When he saw Qiao Ying''s message, the icy look in Ye Si''s eyes softened quite a bit. He replied: [I''m at Arctic Fox headquarters in a meeting, still dealing with that crap. What''s up, baby?]


    Qiao Ying: [How''s it going?]


    Ye Si: [These old geezers just want to get some benefits from me before they''ll let go. I''m nning to deal with them head-on.]


    Reading the message, Qiao Ying immediately had an idea in mind.


    Beside her ear, the driver of the green car was still yelling, trying to get Qiao Ying to go y with him. Qiao Ying stepped on the gas pedal again to pull away from them.


    Then she deliberately eased off the pedal to let them catch up.


    Once they caught up, Qiao Ying threw them off again with a burst of speed.


    After being humiliated like this several times, she sessfully enraged them.


    Amid the shouting of the driver of the green car, Qiao Ying flipped him the bird, further fanning the mes and thoroughly infuriating him.


    The green car called on his buddies to surround Qiao Ying together.


    Qiao Ying drove towards the crowded city square, making sure there were plenty of eyewitnesses.


    After a brief chase, Qiao Ying was "sessfully" intercepted.


    Several sports cars blocked her in.


    Cursing, the driver of the green car got out and came over, about to drag Qiao Ying out of her car. But before he could even touch Qiao Ying, she twisted his arm and yanked him forcefully into the car.


    The man''s armpit was jammed in the car door, his arm wrenched, and his ribs mmed painfully. The pain made him cry out loud.


    Qiao Ying: "What''s your name?"


    The man cursed with vulgarnguage.


    Qiao Ying''s expression was unchanged as she increased the force and pulled him further inside.


    The man''s face twisted in pain: "Lucas!"


    That seemed to be the name. Qiao Ying thought, as she called Ye Si.


    Ye Si: "What''s up, baby?"


    Qiao Ying: "I remember one of Arctic Fox''s top execs, Landon, who really doesn''t get along with you. He has a son named Lucas, right?"


    Hearing this, Ye Si nced at Landon across from him without changing his expression.


    Ye Si: "That''s the old geezer who''s always targeting me. Baby, why are you asking about his son? It''s so noisy over there, did something happen?"


    Qiao Ying: "Oh, I got caught by his son over here by Times Square. Remember to ask him to hand the guy over and ''talk nicely'' with him."


    Qiao Ying hung up the call and then let Lucas go...


    Holding his phone, Ye Si raised an eyebrow slightly.


    Then he began to make his move.


    His face suddenly turned icy cold as he looked at Landon, who was over fifty years old with half of his beard white, across from him.


    Landon was gloating, thinking he could gnaw off some fat from Ye Si, when he inexplicably sensed Ye Si''s murderous gaze.


    Landon was puzzled: "Gavin, something wrong?"


    Everyone in the room looked towards the murderous Ye Si.


    Ye Si seemed enraged by Landon''s innocence. He cursed and abruptly stood up with an imposing manner: "You''re asking me?"


    Landon was even more confused: "I don''t know what you''re talking about."


    Having done too many shady things, Landon''s expression subtly changed as he wondered to himself, could this guy have gotten some dirt on me?


    The others looked at Ye Si''s gloomy face and couldn''t help but nce at each other. Then they looked at Landon reproachfully.


    What did this old geezer Landon do at such a crucial time?


    Too furious to care about them, Ye Si just glowered at Landon.


    "Old bastard, you dare to touch my woman, I hate threats the most in my life. You''re using such despicable means against me!"


    Landon was baffled.


    Before he could speak,


    Ye Si continued: "If anything happens to my woman, I''ll damn well kill your son. Don''t even mention a 791, I''ll take down your whole Arctic Fox!" His eyes swept over the Arctic Fox executives.


    They were a bit stunned since they weren''t involved.


    Not giving them a chance to react, Ye Si kicked over his chair and strode away, leaving behind the dumbfounded people.


    Someone asked: "Landon! What''s going on?"


    Landon was totally confused. He immediately contacted his son to ask what he had done. Only then did he find out that his own son had caught a Hua Country girl at Times Square, in front of everyone.


    Questioning further, he realized it was his son who had provoked the matter, sessfully giving Ye Si an "excuse" to act.


    The other executives had ugly looks on their faces, berating Landon for being good at messing up but useless at getting things done.


    Whether it was really Landon''s stupid son who did it, or Ye Si had set them up, was no longer important, because either way it was the same.


    Meanwhile at Times Square,


    Lucas and his buddies, beaten and bruised, had finally subdued the Hua Country girl and were about to take her back for some "fun."


    Just then Lucas received a call from his dad interrogating him.


    Lucas was confused, thinking how news of this little incident abroad reached home so quickly, and his father was so furious about it.


    Lucas couldn''t help but look at the Hua Country girl in his car, wondering what background she had.


    "Moron," Qiao Ying aptly cursed at this time, provoking Lucas.


    Lucas, who had been hesitating about whether to let the girl go, instantly became enraged.


    He immediately decided not to let her go.


    He even bragged he would take Qiao Ying back and torture her well, and let all his buddies have a turn, before selling her off.


    Just then,


    dozens of luxury cars suddenly poured in from all directions, surrounding thempletely, and hundreds of men in ck suits poured out.


    Seeing Ye Si, Lucas eximed: "Gavin!"


    Before Lucas could react, he saw Ye Si stomp over with a vicious expression on his face. Without a word, he kicked Lucas and sent him flying two or three meters, crashing heavily on the ground. Lucas felt his internal organs churning violently.


    Clutching his convulsing stomach, Lucas looked up in horror to see Ye Si with a nervous, caring expression as he checked on the Hua Country girl in the car...


    By the time Landon arrived with his men, his son had already been taken away fair and square by Ye Si.


    Once back home, Ye Siughed uncontrobly.


    "Baby, how did I do with the acting?"


    "You didn''t see, at headquarters, that old geezer Landon''s dumbfounded expression. All the way over to ''rescue'' you I wasughing!"


    Qiao Ying: "He should be here soon. Should I put on some makeup to facilitate your discussion?"


    Ye Si: "Baby, you''re even more professional than me. When we have time, let''s you and me join the entertainment industry for fun! With our acting skills and looks, we could make a big ssh in showbiz!"


    "I even have the script all nned out. We''ll act in those brainless sweet idol dramas, baby I love you and you love me, forty-nine minutes of romance per fifty-minute episode."


    Qiao Ying: "I''ll y your dad!"


    Ye Si: "A forbidden love? Baby you like such excitement? I''m even more thrilled now!"


    Qiao Ying wanted to stab him to death.

 Chapter 245: Baby Are you Jealous Three People Get Together for a dinner Party

    <h4>Chapter 245</h4>


    Not long after, Landon went to find his son.


    As he entered the hall, he saw Ye Siforting a Chinese girl on the couch. The girl appeared to be greatly distressed.


    The Arctic Fox kept a close eye on Ye Si''s every move. Seeing this girl, Landon immediately thought of the incident at the airport when Ye Si made a big fuss to pick up a Chinese girl. It must be her.


    From this, it was clear that this girl was different from the other women who had been around Ye Si before. The realization weighed heavily on Landon''s mind.


    He had thought that Ye Si was just taking advantage of the situation. He never expected his son, who was more prone to causing trouble than achieving sess, to have truly stirred up someone''s emotions.


    As soon as Ye Si saw Landon, his anger surged, and he snatched a gun from one of his subordinates, pointing it directly at Landon.


    "You old man, you really dare toe."


    Landon was startled and instinctively moved aside. Everyone in the Arctic Fox knew that Ye Si was a fearless madman.


    If you really provoked him, he would not hesitate to shoot and even overturn the entire Arctic Fox.


    Landon hurriedly said, "I came here to apologize to Gavin and this youngdy. Today''s incident was my son''s fault."


    "Lucas is still young and ignorant. I hope Gavin, as an adult, can overlook his mistake and spare him."


    Landon wished he could personally p his useless son.


    As the most formidable corps of the Arctic Fox, Ye Si had always wanted to lead the 791 Corps out of the Arctic Fox and had made it known to the higher-ups.


    Naturally, the Arctic Fox''s higher-ups were unwilling to let Ye Si take this force away and be dominant on his own, which would make it even harder for them to thrive in Country M.


    They asked Ye Si to either abandon this idea and stay in the Arctic Fox, in charge of the 791 Corps, or leave with nothing, leaving behind the 791 Corps.


    Alternatively, they demanded an equivalent exchange.


    They had their eyes on the forces in Ye Si''s hands, and recently they had deliberately caused a lot of trouble to test Ye Si''s patience.


    Their intention was to make Ye Si, who had always wanted to leave the Arctic Fox, agree to the exchange.


    They knew Ye Si''s temper well and didn''t dare to provoke him directly or confront him head-on. They didn''t have much confidence in their chances.


    Unexpectedly, Lucas had caused this incident, directly breaking the impasse and giving Ye Si an opportunity.


    Ye Si said, "Since your son is still young and you can''t discipline him properly, then let him stay with me. I''ll take care of him and send him back to you when he''s well-behaved."


    How could Landon not know what Ye Si wanted to do?


    He nodded slightly and said, "I understand. I will go back to the Arctic Fox and discuss with everyone to find a satisfactory solution as soon as possible."


    Ye Si replied, "I''m not that patient. If you can''t satisfy me within two days, you better pray that you can have another child."


    Landon''s face turned grim, but he didn''t dare to anger Ye Si.


    As Landon left, Ye Si returned the gun to his subordinate andfortably sat back on the couch. He picked up a peeled orange from the fruit tray and fed a segment to Qiao Ying.


    "Darling, how would you rate my acting just now?"


    Qiao Ying dodged and took a sip of water from the table.


    Ye Si put the orange in his mouth.


    Qiao Ying asked, "What is Landon''s influence like in the Arctic Fox?"


    Ye Si replied, "It''s alright. He''s at the elder level, and this guy has made connections with quite a few people in the Arctic Fox."


    "The Arctic Fox was already hesitant to provoke me, and now with this incident, they are even more afraid that I will take advantage of the opportunity to do something impulsive."


    "Instead of prying things out of my mouth, I believe they would be more willing to dig into their own pockets and buy 791 for me. Landon, that old man, is going to be heavily exploited by the Arctic Fox. From now on, he will just be a backdrop in the Arctic Fox," Ye Si said with a smile.


    He then raised his chin and leaned in to look at Qiao Ying with a smile.


    He praised, "It''s better that you took action. It saved me a lot of trouble. I was actually nning to directly fall out with the Arctic Fox."


    He then thought of something and asked seriously, "Darling, you didn''t really get into the role and let Lucas take advantage of you, did you?"


    His eyes were sharp, believing that if Qiao Ying said yes, he could immediately go and kill Lucas.


    "I can''t be taken advantage of by Landon, let alone Lucas," Qiao Ying said, getting up and preparing to go upstairs.


    Ye Si chased after and asked, "If I were taken advantage of by that old man, would you avenge me?"


    Qiao Ying had no expression on her face and said helplessly, "Yes."


    Two dayster,


    Landon appeared just before the deadline.


    As Ye Si had expected, Landon paid out of his own pocket and handed over a lot of real power, "buying" the 791 Corps for Ye Si.


    Seeing Landon''s bankrupt appearance with his beard turningpletely white, Ye Si burst outughing right in front of him.


    He couldn''t hold back even for another minute.


    This arrogance made Landon so angry that he almost spat blood on the spot.


    Ye Si had someone bring Lucas up and asked Landon to take him home, not forgetting to let Landon discipline him well.


    Seeing Ye Si taking advantage and acting coy, Landon''s blood boiled. After getting in the car, he began to scold his useless son.


    If the 791 Corps wanted topletely break away from the Arctic Fox, there were still many dark web connections and handovers to be dealt with.


    It wouldn''t be too smooth, I believe.


    So Qiao Ying waited for Ye Si to handle everything before leaving.


    A few dayster,


    A dozen servants came in carrying a dozen high-end evening dresses.


    Ye Si said, "Darling, there''s a banquet tomorrow night."


    Qiao Ying replied, "I''m not going."


    "Just go. I''ve prepared everything for you, the dress, headpiece, jewelry, shoes, brooch, hairstylist, makeup artist, everything," Ye Si pleaded.


    "Take your femalepanions," Qiao Ying said.


    Ye Si immediately came closer, his eyes gleaming, and a brilliant smile on his face. "Are you jealous, darling?"


    Qiao Ying couldn''t be bothered to deal with him.


    Ye Si pestered her all day, but Qiao Ying didn''t agree.


    The next day,


    Approaching evening,


    Ye Si, who was already dressed and ready to attend the banquet, was waiting.


    At this time, a car stopped outside the vi, and a person came in.


    Cheng Jinyan arrived before his voice, saying, "Ye Si, you bastard. You sent a car to pick me up. You cheapskate."


    As he approached, he saw Ye Si dressed in a formal suit and looked grand. Cheng Jinyan approached and adjusted his clothes, taking a look.


    "You''re quite well-prepared. Fine, since you''ve dressed up specially to wee me, I''ll forgive you," Cheng Jinyan said.


    Unexpectedly, Ye Si looked at him and asked provocatively, "How did youe here? Did I send a car to pick you up? No, right? Don''t tell me you took a taxi and forced yourself to save face."


    Cheng Jinyan: "???"


    Ye Si brushed off his hand without mercy. "Don''t dirty my clothes. I still have to apany my sweetheart for a dance tonight."


    Cheng Jinyan asked, "Where are you going?"


    Ye Si replied, "To a banquet."


    Cheng Jinyan inquired, "What about my clothes?"


    Ye Si instructed the nearby servant, "Take him to my dressing room and let him pick an outfit."


    Cheng Jinyan became quite emotional. "You didn''t prepare anything for me? And you want me to wear old clothes? You really favor women over men."


    Ye Si retorted, "I wear a set of clothes and throw it away. When have you ever seen me wear old clothes?"


    Cheng Jinyan eximed, "Then I don''t want yours either. Get me a well-fitting one, not a tailcoat."


    Ye Si said, "Sweetheart, there are over ten leftover formal dresses. There''s one with a high slit that suits you perfectly. Go and put it on."


    While they were talking,


    The sound of high heels tapping against the floor echoed from the second floor.


    They looked up, and their eyes were filled with astonishment.


    Ye Si gazed at Qiao Ying on the second floor and burst intoughter,pletely mesmerized.

 Chapter 246: Joe in a Black Dress, Three people, Stunning.

    <h4>Chapter 246</h4>


    Banquet hall scene.


    The elegant crystal chandelier casts a soft light, the gentle violin music and theughter of the guests are intertwined harmoniously.


    In the magnificent hall, dignitaries from all walks of life gather together, with interweaving lights and frequent toasts.


    The banquet has been going on for a while, and all the guests have arrived.


    Among them,


    a young man with blond hair, green eyes, and apletely Western European appearance, is perfunctorily dealing with the guests who are chatting with him, enjoying their ttery.


    He has a distracted look in his eyes, giving an arrogant and conceited impression.


    It is obvious that this young man has a prominent status among these politicians and business tycoons.


    His femalepanion is also highly regarded, the woman clings to the man''s arm, looking blissfully happy leaning against him.


    She is praised as the most beautiful woman in the hall, the man does not take the woman seriously, but still looks quite proud.


    Just then,


    the banquet hall suddenly bes much quieter.


    The guests are attracted by the three people who appear at the entrance.


    They gradually turn to look towards the entrance. Even the guests upstairs cast their eyes down.


    They see two men and one woman arriving fashionablyte.


    There are almost no Chinese people at this banquet.


    The sudden appearance of two Chinese people naturally catches the eye.


    Moreover, one of the mixed-race men is a public figure in Country M.


    The man on the left has mixed genes from who knows how many countries, but the East Asian and Irish genes stand out the most. His fair skin paired with the deep features of Western European men, like the sculptures of ancient Greece.


    His head of half tied up silver white hair fully demonstrates a wild and unconstrained, evil and sexy personality.


    Chairman of the Dilin Group,


    no one here does not recognize him.


    His parents and even grandparents are all top politicians and tycoons in Country M, with absolute power.


    The man in a ck suit with dark stripes on the right, and a neatly tied tie, has apletely opposite temperament and appearance.


    His features and temperament look gentle at first nce, but sharp on closer look.


    The faint smile in his eyes, yet gives a strangely distant cold feeling from thousands of miles away. The half-frame ck gold sses on his nose reveals a kind of self-contradictory bookishness. His long narrow eyes under the lenses are obscure and profound,pletely inscrutable.


    Overall gives off an ominous vibe that one dare not probe deeper.


    Somehow seems familiar.


    But inparison, the girl in the middle ispletely unfamiliar.


    The girl in the middle wears a ck strapless evening gown, revealing round and fair shoulders. The tight design perfectly disys her graceful figure. The ankle length skirt and side slit also better elongate her proportions and show them off.


    The simple design of the dress has no unnecessary frills. The ck high heels on her feet glitter slightly, giving a simple yet luxurious feel.


    Her abundant long hair is loosely curled in big waves and cascades down.


    The ck dress, ck high heels, jet ck hair and snow white skin contrast each other, creating a visually striking effect.


    The girl''s facial features are exquisite, her eyes naturally exude aloofness when rxed, as if nothing can get into her sight.


    Her delicate and soft face has light makeup, although not making her look young, but the abundant cogen on her face somewhat exposes her age.


    The mature off-shoulder design of her dress and her somewhat tender age create a sexy collision between maturity in styling and innocence in actual age.


    Forming a kind of innate allure that goes just to the point, and untouchable beauty. It''s just that her aura is too powerful, even the way she walks brings wind, obviously a personality that is indomitable.


    Even these foreigners who can''t really appreciate Oriental beauty are stunned by this Asian girl.


    The three people walk into the venue in sync, instantly bing the focus of the whole scene.


    Ye Si and the others recognize them, and some people in the room are even not unfamiliar with such abination of two men and one woman.


    - Ye Si has also brought these two friends to banquets before, they recall.


    So the bespectacled man on the right looks more and more familiar to them.


    But the girl in the middle ispletely unfamiliar. The one who previously stood between the two was not her.


    Their faces arepletely different, but that temperament and aura are so alike.


    As soon as Ye Si appears, he immediately bes the object of ttery for the other guests. Ye Si is adept at dealing with such asions.


    He gets Qiao Ying and Cheng Jinyan settled, and first goes to greet the host of the banquet. Then he deals with the courtesies from the other guests while making his way towards Qiao Ying and the others.


    On the sofa, Qiao Ying and Cheng Jinyan are talking.


    Qiao Ying didn''t know Cheng Jinyan hade to Country M, thinking he should be home recuperating.


    Hearing that Cheng Jinyan came to Country M to escape from Huo Jingyue,


    Qiao Ying is at a loss for words.


    When Ye Sies back he immediately receives this information, looking incredulous as he asks Qiao Ying, "Baby, you introduced him to a girl? Who is it?"


    Qiao Ying: "My college teacher, Miss Huo''s eldest daughter."


    Ye Si is shocked: "You introduced this beast to a teacher? Isn''t Miss Huo a tyrant, what grudge does she have against you? Are you trying to harm her like this?"


    "Fuck off, do you want me to wash your mouth out?" Cheng Jinyan wants to ssh his wine into Ye Si''s face.


    Ye Siughs merrily.


    Suddenly remembering: "Baby said you got beaten up quite badly, tell me how they beat you up to make me happy."


    Cheng Jinyan: "..."


    Ye Si puts his arm around Qiao Ying in the middle, and tugs at the casually sitting Cheng Jinyan on the other side, very annoyingly asking: "Why so petty, was it knife wounds or truncheon wounds?"


    Cheng Jinyan shrugs his shoulder in disgust: "Piss off."


    Qiao Ying: "Whip wounds."


    Cheng Jinyan looks at Qiao Ying: "..."


    Ye Si''s eyes instantly light up, his mind instantly conjuring up R-rated scenes: "You little pervert, you''re more kinky than me."


    Cheng Jinyan wants to kill him: "Fuck your sister, looking to end up in court?"


    At this time,


    a voluptuous woman in a red dress sways seductively towards the three.


    She goes straight to Ye Si''s side and sits down, resting one arm on Ye Si''s shoulder. Her red lips get close and affectionately call out to him.


    She thenins resentfully: "You haven''t looked for me in a long time, have you forgotten about me?"


    The woman is exactly the one who relied on the prominent young man to gain prestige earlier.


    Ye Si turns his head and smiles at the woman, "Be good, go y by yourself."


    He then turns his face back to Qiao Ying.


    The woman stillins coquettishly, "You''re so heartless."


    She nces at Qiao Ying, and continues, "You''ve found a newpanion and discarded me? Is she as endearing to you as I am?"


    The smile on Ye Si''s face vanishes in an instant. He looks back at the woman again, and smiles again, but this time the smile oozes coldness. What he says next directly scares the woman pale.


    "Get lost right now, or I''ll strip you naked and throw you out for everyone to enjoy."


    The woman stiffens under Ye Si''s icy eyes, awkwardly withdraws her arm from his shoulder, then escapes in humiliation.


    The woman finds her malepanion.


    Qiao Ying and Cheng Jinyan are clearly long ustomed to things like this, they barely nce over.


    Cheng Jinyan even has a waiter bring over a deck of cards to y with Qiao Ying.


    After Ye Si "sees off" the woman, he also joins the card game.

 Chapter 247: Three childish ghosts bet on chili; Lose a game, Stab a Knife.

    <h4>Chapter 247</h4>


    Cheng Jinyan was holding cards in his hand: "What should we bet?"


    Ye Si was being nosy: "Lose a round, get whipped once?"


    Cheng Jinyan was speechless: "That''s enough, sir."


    ncing at the champagne tower on the nearby table, Cheng Jinyan casually suggested: "One ss per round?"


    Ye Si, who was drinking, said: "Boring."


    Cheng Jinyan suddenly thought of something: "Eat chili peppers?"


    Among the three, Ye Si was the worst with spicy food, even having a bit of a chili allergy. Cheng Jinyan was definitely getting back at him on purpose.


    Before Ye Si could refuse,


    Cheng Jinyan provoked: "Dare or not?"


    Ye Si retorted: "Come on, which time wasn''t your luck the worst, eating until your whip wounds got inmed and left scars all over your body?"


    Cheng Jinyan wanted to get up and deal with him for the Nth time.


    Cheng Jinyan: "I won''t stop until you''re hooked up to an IV."


    Just as Cheng Jinyan was about to deal the cards.


    Ye Si took the cards from his hand and gave them to Qiao Ying: "Baby, you deal, I''m afraid this guy can''t afford to lose and will cheat."


    Cheng Jinyan: "You''re insulting my profession."


    Ye Si scoffed: "You''re not a judge banging a gavel in court."


    Qiao Ying washed the cards: "Compare numbers?"


    The two had no objections.


    Qiao Ying chose the simplest and most effortless way to y, each person draws one card, the lowest number loses.


    Qiao Ying dealt to the two people, and finally dealt her own card.


    She directly revealed her card: ten points.


    She always weakened her skills at the gambling table, but her luck was consistently good.


    Ye Si: "Seven points."


    Cheng Jinyan finally revealed his card, gleefully holding it in front of Ye Si: "Eight points, note down one."


    Ye Si: "One? Raw chili pepper?"


    He thought it would be chili sauce or wasabi.


    Cheng Jinyan: "Sky-facing chili."


    Ye Si was still not annoyed: "Alright, you wait, I''ll make you jump into this pit yourself."


    Qiao Ying reshuffled the cards and dealt again.


    This game was all about quantity. In less than five minutes, they had yed over twenty rounds. Ye Si''s mouth was too careless tonight, and retribution came.


    He had noted down thirteen chili peppers.


    Cheng Jinyan was singing songs triumphantly, while he and Qiao Ying had noted down ten - eight of his, two of Qiao Ying''s.


    Cheng Jinyan threw the cards in his hand on the table. By chance, he had one more point than Ye Si again. He was getting a little impatient.


    "This banquet is really boring. Why don''t we leave now, I want to see him eat chili peppers."


    Ye Si unpleasantly said: "No ss."


    Just as the three were ying,


    the woman who had been scared away by Ye Si came back, arm in arm with her malepanion. And this man turned out to be the young man who had controlled the entire scene at the start of the banquet with his status.


    At that time, Ye Si and the other two had not yet arrived.


    And after Ye Si and the others appeared, the man seemed to have been neglected. He also subconsciouslypared himself to Ye Si.


    The young man brought his femalepanion to sit opposite the three.


    His gaze unabashedly swept over Qiao Ying in the middle dealing the cards, going up and down.


    His eyes revealed traces of frivolousughter.


    Ye Si and Cheng Jinyan threw down the cards in their hands, deftly taking off their jackets, one covering the legs and one worn over the shoulders, wrapping up the person.


    Ye Si gently reminded: "Don''t look at what you shouldn''t, it''s easy to get carried away."


    This made the woman across from them feel a surge of envy and jealousy.


    Heng Te smiled and put his arm around his femalepanion: "It seems this beautifuldy is yourpanion, Gavin."


    Ye Si: "Does Mr. Heng Te have some business?"


    Heng Te: "You all seem to be having fun, I wonder if I could join you?"


    Ye Si: "Doesn''t Mr. Heng Te have anyone to keep himpany? Mr. Heng Te may not know, your femalepanion here can entertain in many ways, you could have her teach you."


    Ye Si nced at the woman opposite with the look of one appraising an object.


    Heng Te''s expression was briefly ugly.


    He could naturally hear the suggestive meaning in Ye Si''s words. Not only was his femalepanion inferior to Ye Si''s beauty, she even turned out to be Ye Si''s cast-off toy.


    Heng Te''s expression remained unchanged as he retorted: "It seems I''ve gotten tired of everything fun they have to offer. I think Gavin''s newpanion here will be more interesting than them. Why not have her teach me?"


    Ye Si''s smile was still on his face, but his eyes were gloomy and fierce: "I''m afraid you won''t live long enough to learn."


    At this time, Qiao Ying spoke up, her tone light and breezy: "y cards?"


    Then she raised her eyes to look at Heng Te opposite her.


    This Heng Te, both Qiao Ying and Cheng Jinyan recognized him. They had seen him before at a banquet when Ye Si dragged them along.


    He was the president''s nephew.


    At the previous banquet, they had already discovered that this Heng Te liked topare himself to Ye Si, overtly and covertly.


    Unfortunately, apart from being the president''s nephew, there was nothing he couldpare with Ye Si on. He probably realized it himself too.


    Heng Te''s eyes lit up as he chatted very sociably: "You speak English really well, beautiful girls really are smart."


    Qiao Ying ignored him and asked: "What should we bet?"


    Ye Si and Cheng Jinyan thought to themselves: This Heng Te kid is done for.


    Heng Te''s tone was frivolously gentle and ambiguous: "Up to you."


    Before Qiao Ying could speak,


    Heng Te added: "I''ve thought of something fun."


    He put his arm around his femalepanion, looking at Qiao Ying opposite him.


    He smirked and said: "Lose a round, take off an article of clothing."


    Seeing the lustful look in Heng Te''s eyes, Ye Si''s expression was nk as he muttered as if restraining himself: "I''ll cripple him once the banquet is over."


    Qiao Ying: "Boring. Let me bet with you - lose one round, get stabbed once."


    Heng Te raised his brow. Without thinking, he agreed: "You like such bloody games? You really are different. Alright, we''ll do as you say."


    "But I''m a gentleman who cherishes feminine beauty. I really don''t want to bully such a pretty girl. Let''s do this - you y with her, if she loses, it''ll count as on my body." He nudged himself aside and pulled his femalepanion over.


    Qiao Ying did not have such chivalrous airs about taking advantage of a novice. If someone was asking for death by sending themselves to her door, she would not be polite or spout nonsense about unfairness.


    Moreover, to Qiao Ying, whoever sat across from her was all the same.


    Qiao Ying: "Let''s y simple - three cards, highest points wins."


    Heng Te: "Anything you say."


    Ye Si asked the host for a dagger and ced it on the table.


    The guests heard themotion and gathered around to spectate.


    Heng Te, who had no idea how dangerous Qiao Ying was, never took it seriously.


    To be fair, Qiao Ying randomly gave her cards to a female guest and had her deal the cards in her stead.


    The woman had no idea how to y. Seeing the gleaming dagger, her face went pale with fright.


    She knew well that neither Heng Te nor Ye Si were people to be trifled with. This was definitely real. The dagger would really be usedter.


    If she lost, the dagger would likely be stabbed into her. Even if Heng Te was gentlemanly enough not to make her take the blow, she would still be finished after taking the hit herself.


    And if the girl opposite lost, Ye Si would lose face, so she certainly wouldn''t get any good fruit either.


    The woman didn''t want to y and wanted to run, but didn''t dare say so. Trembling with fear, the female guest started dealing the cards.


    The woman looked at the cards in front of her like they were ferocious beasts. Under Heng Te''s urging, she shakily picked up one card with a trembling hand.


    It was a nine of hearts.


    She continued to the next card, an eight of diamonds.


    Seventeen points so far.


    The woman swallowed and picked up thest card, the jack of spades.


    The woman''s lifeless face instantly revealed an expression of surviving disaster. She happily showed the cards to Heng Te.


    Twenty seven points!


    This score was already high enough, she had won.


    Seeing the points, Heng Teughed with delight twice.


    He nned in his mind whether to disy his gentlemanly grace to Qiao Ying, showing mercy and letting her off to earn some goodwill,


    Or take the chance to stab Ye Si once.


    Heng Te looked over Qiao Ying''s delicate little face, already assured of victory: "Such delicate skin, I really can''t bear to stab the knife into such a pretty girl." Qiao Ying hadn''t looked at her cards yet, but Heng Te and the woman were already celebrating.


    "Twenty seven points, a very high score. Barring something unexpected, Gavin''s side has no chance." Many guestsmented the loss on Ye Si''s behalf.


    Everyone''s gaze turned to the cards in front of Qiao Ying.


    Amidst the regretful noises, Qiao Ying looked at her cards, then calmly threw them out. Her red lips parted lightly as she tly pronounced: "You lose."


    Seeing the cards Qiao Ying threw out, Heng Te''s smile froze.

 Chapter 248: Is Joe Going to Lose

    <h4>Chapter 248</h4>


    Heng Te, with his legs crossed, sat up straight and his face turned pale as soon as he saw Qiao Ying''s cards.


    He took the cigarette out of his mouth.


    And the woman just sat dumbfounded on the couch.


    The guests stared intently.


    Nine of Diamonds, Nine of Spades, Jack of Hearts, twenty-eight points.


    Qiao Ying''s three cards happened to be one point higher than Heng Te''s.


    A narrow victory.


    "Mr. Heng Te already had twenty-seven points, and she managed to get twenty-eight points. She''s really lucky."


    "What are they gambling on? Why does Mr. Heng Te look so grim? It can''t be a huge wager, can it?"


    While some guests were curious,


    Qiao Ying spoke slowly, "Let''s get down to business."


    Heng Te rxed his face and casually said, "With such a beautiful appearance, you''re not really going to y something so bloody and violent, are you?"


    Heng Te thought Qiao Ying was just saying those words to get his attention, and he didn''t expect her to actually y like that.


    Of course, if he had won, whether they yed like that would be up to him.


    But then Qiao Ying told him, "Not going for a direct kill with one stroke is already showing restraint."


    Ye Si said, "Mr. Heng Te, do you think my baby is joking? It seems that Mr. Heng Te really doesn''t understand women."


    Heng Te looked at Qiao Ying and Ye Si''s expressions and finally believed that this Chinese girl was ying for real.


    He kept a straight face and said, "You have indeed surprised me. It''s not that I can''t afford to lose, but... "


    "You talk too much, and you''re quite stupid."


    Qiao Ying interrupted him before he could finish his sentence.


    Heng Te looked ugly, feeling the gaze of the guests all focused on him, and he stared at Qiao Ying.


    Then he lowered his voice and said, "Do you know who I am?"


    His eyes emitted a threatening aura. Being insulted publicly by a woman and being forced into a corner, Heng Te, who had some thoughts about Qiao Ying, now only wanted to strangle this damn woman.


    Qiao Ying said, "Can''t the nephew of the President handle a loss like this?"


    Ye Si followed with a loud voice, "Denying in front of so many guests would be a loss of face for both the President and the country."


    Heng Te, who had originally wanted to use his status to pressurize others, didn''t expect to back himself into a corner. Ye Si escted the situation, making it difficult for him to back down.


    Ye Si said, "It''s just one stroke, are you not a man?"


    The guests, mindful of Heng Te''s status, didn''t dare to make a scene, but their gazes at Heng Te were filled with strong mockery.


    They already looked down on Heng Te, and all thepliments they gave him were only because of his family background.


    "What''s there to be afraid of? I can afford the loss!" Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Heng Te forcefully extinguished his cigarette in the ashtray and then reluctantly picked up the dagger from the table.


    Heng Te stared at his own arm. He spoke eloquently, but the hand holding the dagger tightened repeatedly, hesitating to make the move.


    The guests also knew what they were gambling on.


    After struggling internally for a few rounds, Heng Te closed his eyes, gritted his teeth, and made the stab. The blood instantly stained his sleeve red.


    The guests took two steps back in fright, and one of the female guests covered her mouth in shock.


    Heng Te suppressed the urge to scream, made up his mind, and pulled the blood-stained dagger from his body, throwing it onto the table.


    The femalepanion was terrified, her face pale as she hurriedly searched for a handkerchief to bandage Heng Te''s wound.


    Heng Te pushed the femalepanion aside and bit down on the handkerchief, tightly tying it around his injured arm. Covered in cold sweat, he didn''t wait for Qiao Ying to speak.


    With a forceful m on the table, he eximed, "Bring it on!"


    His gaze turned fierce as he red at Qiao Ying and Ye Si across from him.


    Heng Te was consumed by a burning desire for revenge.


    The female guest dealing the cards cautiously dealt another round.


    The femalepanion dared not look at her cards and shook her head repeatedly, refusing to y and wanting to leave. But Heng Te violently pulled her back.


    The femalepanion fell onto the sofa, tearfully frightened. She was forced to look at her cards again, flipping over one¡ªa 2 of diamonds.


    The femalepanion cried out in shock upon seeing the card.


    Another card flipped¡ªa 3 of clubs, a 9 of diamonds. Fourteen points.


    Heng Te''s face turned green as he clutched his arm, which had already been stabbed.


    He gritted his teeth, his gaze fixed on Qiao Ying across from him.


    Hisposure was clearly shattered. "Show your cards," he demanded.


    Qiao Ying picked up the cards on the table, without even looking, and revealed them: Q, 9, 7. Twenty-six points.


    Her luck with the cards was surprisingly good.


    Truly, there is noparison without a gap.


    The guests watched Heng Te, who was on the verge of exploding with anger, and refrained from speaking, fearing they would invite trouble.


    "Damn it!" Heng Te clenched his fist tightly. Having already endured a knife wound, he was evidently more courageous. Without a word, he reached for the blood-stained dagger on the table and raised it, ready to strike his own thigh.


    What was supposed to be a fine banquet had turned into a bloody battlefield, with the air filled with the stench of blood.


    Blood oozed from Heng Te''s thigh, but everyone dared not look.


    Qiao Ying lightly said, "Are we still ying?"


    Heng Te calmed down for a moment, forcefully pushed the dumbfounded femalepanion to the ground, and took her ce. "Bring it on again!"


    He vowed to return those two strikes.


    Three cards were dealt in front of Heng Te.


    Heng Te held the cards in his hand, slowly revealing them as if unveiling a grand prize. The onlookers held their breath, afraid that if they lost one more round, Heng Te would go insane.


    After examining the three cards, Heng Te suddenly looked at Qiao Ying, bursting into maniacalughter. "Hahaha!"


    Under the curious gazes of the crowd, Heng Te, brimming with confidence, forcefully threw his cards onto the table.


    Three tens¡ªa total of thirty points.


    Heng Teughed heartily and said, "Let''s see how you can beat me this round!" Hisughter seemed to shatter his eyes, and he couldn''t even feel the pain in his arms and thigh.


    With a slightly nervous demeanor, he quickly reined in hisughter and calmly waited for Qiao Ying to reveal her cards.


    "Thirty points. Mr. Heng Te wins this hand."


    "Looks like the girl is going to lose. Will she bear the consequences herself, or will Gavin take them for her? Their rtionship seems extraordinary."


    "Mr. Heng Te has endured two strikes. He won''t agree to let Gavin take them for her."


    "I''ll do it." Cheng Jinyan sat up straight, reaching out to take Qiao Ying''s cards.


    But Qiao Ying held his hand back.


    Cheng Jinyan said, "I''m having a lucky night."


    Ye Si also extended his hand. "Let me do it. You don''t need to join in with your bad luck."


    Qiao Ying replied, "One of you is unfortunate enough. Don''t get involved."


    Cheng Jinyan withdrew his hand and sat back down. "I was talking to you."


    Ye Si: "What about you?"


    Qiao Ying''s slender white fingers pressed on the cards, and she gently lifted a corner of the top card to take a look.


    Hunter, consumed by a desire for revenge, impatiently urged Qiao Ying, "Hurry up."


    Qiao Ying proceeded to reveal a corner of the card in the middle.


    Her face didn''t reveal any expression.


    Everyone thought to themselves: "This girl has remarkableposure. Even though she''s already lost, she can remain so calm."


    Is it because Gavin is by her side?


    Unfortunately, Hunter is not someone to be trifled with, especially when he has already been pushed to the brink and is contemting murder after being wounded twice.


    They even felt that Hunter might personally take action and ruthlessly stab this girlter.


    Hunter continued to press on impatiently.


    Qiao Ying held onto the cards, not moving.


    Hunter couldn''t bear it any longer. He impatiently reached out, snatched Qiao Ying''s cards, and directly flipped them open, tossing them onto the table.

 Chapter 249: Three Shameless people; Qiao Ying sent the dress photo to Qin Hanyue

    <h4>Chapter 249</h4>


    Three cards were mmed on the table, making a crisp sound.


    Heng Te''s eyeballs, which protruded slightly due to excitement, instantly retracted back into their sockets when he saw the three cards, and hisughter also stopped abruptly.


    His pupils contracted violently, incredulous.


    The guests were in an uproar.


    It was actually three Old Ks.


    If the points were the same, the bigger card face would win by default.


    How could Heng Te''s three tens beat Qiao Ying¡¯s three Old Ks?


    The guests couldn¡¯t help but exim, ¡°Three Old Ks, this girl''s luck is too good. I thought she would definitely lose.¡±


    Seeing the girl opposite, Heng Te¡¯s face was ghastly pale, but he saw a hint of a smile at the corner of the girl''s mouth, looking at him with the eyes of looking at a fool, calm andposed as if everything was under control.


    Heng Te couldn¡¯t believe that even thirty points could lose.


    Heng Te couldn''t ept this result. He angrily pointed at Qiao Ying, ¡°This is impossible, you must have cheated!¡±


    Ye Sizily said, "Everyone was watching, let alone these cards were opened by Mr. Heng Te himself."


    "Not everyone can do shameless things like nder and cheating. My luck has always been good. Meeting her was Mr. Heng Te¡¯s misfortune." Ye Si mocked.


    The host of the banquet came out to try to ease the tension between the two sides. He just wanted to host a banquet, he didn''t expect to provoke such bloody disasters.


    "You both got thirty points. This is not a casino. There are not so many rules. Let''s just call it a tie and have fun, alright?"


    "We are all friends here."


    The host spoke to Qiao Ying in a negotiating tone.


    Then he tried to persuade Heng Te, "Mr. Heng Te, let me take you to treat your wounds first."


    But Qiao Ying said, "Mr. Heng Te is not a sore loser. He already stabbed with two knives, how could he balk at another one? Mr. Lai En, wouldn''t you be pping Mr. Heng Te in the face by doing so? How will Mr. Heng Te continue to operate in Country M after this?"


    Before the host could say anything else, Heng Te pushed away the host who was supporting him, grabbed the dagger on the table, and stabbed his other thigh.


    He stuck the bloody dagger into the dessert on the table, and red viciously at the three people on the sofa, "Just you wait!"


    He was taken away by his men.


    With the end of the farce, the onlooking guests automatically dispersed and naturally started discussing the drama.


    The originally boring banquet suddenly became a hot topic.


    As soon as the crowd dispersed,


    the three of them each took out the three cards they had been hiding.


    And threw them on the table.


    Qiao Ying did have good luck with cards, but she wasn¡¯t a carp. Magic tricks relied on props, not even her good luck could turn the tables against Heng Te''s thirty points.


    Just as the three of thempeted to open the cards, they switched the cards. So tacitly that they didn''t even exchange a nce.


    Who said they couldn''t do shameless things like cheating?


    When the three of them decided to be shameless, no one in this world could be more shameless than them. The number of people who had suffered losses at their hands and were still kept in the dark was countless.


    Before the game started, Qiao Ying had already hidden the three Ks.


    Determined to make Heng Te suffer a bit.


    Ye Si sneered, "This idiot is asking for death."


    He had disliked Heng Te for a long time. If it wasn''t for his status, and that he was a useless nobody in Ye Si¡¯s eyes, Ye Si would have taken care of him long ago.


    The table was quickly cleaned.


    The three behaved as if nothing had happened, drinking and chatting as usual.


    Ye Si took out his cell phone and yed with it for a while, then suddenly showed the screen to Qiao Ying, "Baby, how''s this photo I took?"


    Ye Si didn''t know when he had taken pictures of her.


    Quite a few, Ye Si flipped through them one by one, "My photography skills have improved, right? Of course, it''s mainly because baby you are so beautiful."


    Qiao Ying looked at the photos, her expression fluctuated slightly, "Send them to me."


    Ye Si, "Sending them now."


    "I have a bunch of your own photos saved on my phone. Want me to send some to you to reminisce asionally?"


    Qiao Ying, "Okay."


    Go show them to Sack when back.


    Qiao Ying had nowhere to put a phone in her gown, so she put it in Ye Si''s jacket pocket, and the jacket was draped over her.


    Qiao Ying took out her own phone, received the photos, took a look, chose one of them, and forwarded it to Qin Hanyue.


    Just after sending it, Qiao Ying withdrew the photo after a few seconds.


    She was about to turn off her phone when a message came in.


    Qin Hanyue: ¡¾Why did you withdraw it?¡¿


    Looking at the message, Qiao Ying thought it was 8 am at home, not yet work time. How could he still stare at his phone all the time? Shouldn''t he be washing up, getting dressed, or having breakfast?


    Qiao Ying: ¡¾???¡¿


    Not sure if he saw the message content.


    Qin Hanyue: ¡¾I saved it¡¿


    Qiao Ying: "......"


    Such speed.


    Wouldn''t a normal person look at the photo first? Who would save it first?


    Qiao Ying typed: I just felt it wasn''t taken well enough.


    Then she deleted the message again.


    Seeing her keep "typing..." but no message came, Qin Hanyue took the initiative to send one.


    Qin Hanyue: ¡¾Any more?¡¿


    Qiao Ying didn''t say anything. She selected a few photos and sent them all over.


    Qin Hanyue: ¡¾Attending a banquet?¡¿


    Qiao Ying: ¡¾Yes, with Cheng Jinyan and Ye Si¡¿


    Qin Hanyue: ¡¾Okay, have fun¡¿


    The Blue Danube waltz sounded.


    Hearing this, Ye Si perked up, finally what he had been waiting for all night.


    He turned off his phone, "I¡¯ll send you moreter, baby."


    Saying that, he took back his jacket from Qiao Ying, put it on, then stood up and tidied up his clothes. He slightly bent down, reached out his hand to Qiao Ying, smiling brightly.


    He invited, "Baby, dance with me."


    Qiao Ying didn''t even lift her head, "I don''t dance."


    She was thinking about how to reply to Qin Hanyue.


    Ye Si pleaded pitifully, "Just one dance, half is fine too."


    Qiao Ying ignored him, "......"


    Ye Si sulked, "Baby~"


    A hand rested on Ye Si''s hand, and a steady male voice sounded, "I''ll dance."


    Ye Si shook off Cheng Jinyan''s hand as if it was the gue, cursing under his breath, wanting to punch him to death.


    Cheng Jinyan kindly reminded, "Can''t you see she''s busy?"


    Ye Si looked at Qiao Ying''s phone screen, before he could see clearly, Qiao Ying turned off her phone.


    Ye Si sat back down, "Baby, who is it? Why can''t I see?"


    Qiao Ying picked up the drink in front of her and took a sip.


    Seeing this, Ye Si''s heart skipped a beat. He brought his face close to Qiao Ying, staring into her eyes, still smiling gently, but his tone was firm, "Baby, no."


    Ye Si added, "I don''t like him."


    Qiao Ying turned her face away, toozy to bother with him.


    Cheng Jinyan chuckled softly, seeming to see through everything.


    Hearing Cheng Jinyan''sughter, Ye Si knew something was up between Qiao Ying and Qin Hanyue.


    Ye Si still didn''t believe it, "It''s not him, right?"


    Could there really be some development in their rtionship?


    Qiao Ying, "It is him."


    Ye Si, "Baby, do you really like that old man? When did your taste be so casual? A kept man, aren''t you afraid it''s hard to chew?"


    Qiao Ying, "......"


    Ye Si grabbed Qiao Ying''s face with one hand. His eyes were smiling, his tone was as gentle as ever, but his words were firm, "Baby, no."


    Ye Si added, "I don''t like him."


    Qiao Ying turned her face away, toozy to bother with him.


    Cheng Jinyan said, "It should still only be at the friends stage at most, with a bit of good impression. It''s still ten thousand and eight thousand miles away from liking to love. You''re acting as if Qiao Ying is going to marry him, why so uptight?"


    Ye Si dered, "If he wants to pursue my baby, it won''t be so easy."

 Chapter 250: Three crazy people blew up the car.

    <h4>Chapter 250</h4>


    The banquet had not yet ended when the three of them left early.


    Both Ye Si and Cheng Jinyan wanted to visit Qiao Ying''s seaside vi.


    Qiao Ying''s vi always left Ye Si and Cheng Jinyan in awe every time they went there, even though they had stayed there for an extended period of time. They simply couldn''t get enough of it.


    Although both of them had their irises registered in the system for free ess, they had never entered the vi when Qiao Ying was not present.


    Tonight, the three of them nned to stay there.


    Ye Si always made a grand entrance when he traveled, with a convoy of cars resembling a long dragon.


    Leaving one car behind after exiting the banquet hall, Ye Si, Cheng Jinyan, and Qiao Ying boarded the car and headed towards the seaside vi.


    They didn''t bring any subordinates with them, but they had plenty of weapons.


    "Where do you think Hunter, that idiot, will ambush us?" Ye Si controlled the steering wheel with one hand and chatted casually.


    Cheng Jinyan replied, "Care to wager? Within fifteen minutes?"


    Ye Si responded, "Within ten minutes. What about you, darling?"


    Qiao Ying, holding a gun and loading bullets one by one, absentmindedly said, "Eight minutes." She seemed to be lost in thought.


    Cheng Jinyan suggested, "Chili peppers? Ten pieces?"


    Ye Si''s face darkened for a moment. "If I win, I''ll clear your debt from the previous card game. If you lose, you''ll sleep in the garage tonight."


    Cheng Jinyan countered, "If you lose, twenty-three pieces together."


    Ye Si agreed, saying, "Deal."


    Ye Si stepped on the elerator.


    Cheng Jinyan asked, "Does your sudden increase in speed count as cheating?"


    Ye Si grinned and said, "Yes, it does. So what?"


    As their car reached amercial street, before they could make a move, a dozen cars suddenly emerged from all directions, swiftly approaching them.


    Evidently, they had been waiting for them for quite some time.


    The opposing party charged at them aggressively, but Ye Si remained calm andposed, skillfully maneuvering the steering wheel to avoid a direct collision with their car''s front end.


    With too many enemy vehicles obstructing their movement, their car was forcefully struck from behind, forcing Ye Si toe to a stop. Bullets were fired, but they all hit the car''s body. The adversaries seemed hesitant to make a fatal move against Ye Si, given his status, and only intended to disy their power.


    The car was bulletproof, and only a row of bullet marks remained on its body.


    Inside the car, the three of them remained remarkablyposed.


    "How many minutes?" Ye Si asked.


    Cheng Jinyan raised his hand and checked the time on his watch. "Little Shadow wins. It serves you right for speeding."


    Ye Si took out his gun and loaded the bullets. "If it''s darling who wins, I have no objections~"


    As he spoke, he rolled down the car window and fired his gun, hitting the person who had just gotten out of the car opposite them.


    Hunter, wary of Ye Si''s power, didn''t dare to do anything to him. He couldn''t touch Ye Si and could only vent his anger on Qiao Ying. Moreover, he wanted to save face, so he only intended to take Qiao Ying away.


    When Hunter saw that Ye Si hadn''t brought any subordinates, he cursed Ye Si for being foolish. He never expected that Ye Si would retaliate.


    How could Ye Si, with so few people, dare to do such a thing?


    A gun battle erupted on themercial street, and the crowd scattered in panic.


    Ye Si knew that Hunter wouldn''t dare to touch him, but he didn''t give Hunter any chance to speak and immediately took action.


    Hunter got out of the car and narrowly avoided getting shot in the head. He hid behind his subordinates, seeking cover behind the car.


    Gunfire rang out around him, apanied by the sound of bodies hitting the ground.


    Hunter nced over and saw that most of his men were dead or injured.


    He was shocked and wondered how could there be such a fierce firepower from only four people on the other side? Or had he miscalcted? Had Ye Si been prepared all along?


    Continuing like this would undoubtedly lead to trouble.


    Hunter didn''t want to escte the situation.


    "Gavin!" he shouted the name of Ye Si, and ordered his men to stop firing. Once the gunfire ceased, he limped out from behind the car.


    To his surprise, there were only three people on the opposite side.


    Hunter found it hard to believe, but he maintained a calm demeanor, relying on the advantage of having more people. He shouted at Ye Si, "Gavin, I don''t want to be your enemy. I just want this despicable woman." Hunter red fiercely at Qiao Ying.


    "Hand her over to me, and I guarantee that you and your friends won''t have any trouble. Otherwise, don''t me my men for showing no mercy."


    Hunter was brave butcked strategy, yet he still had some redeeming qualities.


    Losing face in front of so many people, it was normal for him to want to regain his reputation and seek revenge.


    However, he had made a serious mistake.


    His gravest error was that from the beginning, he had treated Qiao Ying as one of Ye Si''s many women.


    Hunter had no idea what Qiao Ying meant to Ye Si.


    Calling her a despicable woman was undoubtedly seeking death.


    Ye Si was furious and cursed at Hunter in Chinese, "I fuck your mother!" He immediately pointed his gun at Hunter.


    Terrified, Hunter pulled his subordinate in front of him, using him as a shield from the bullet, while he himself hid behind the car.


    "Gavin, have you gone mad? You want to kill me for a woman? I''m the president''s own nephew. Do you still want to survive in Country M?!" Hunter was filled with fear, his heart in a panic.


    He had always known that Ye Si held significant power in Country M, to the extent that even his uncle, the president, had to give Ye Si face. But he never expected Ye Si to dare to be sowless.


    To disregard his background and attempt to kill him.


    Qiao Ying held a shotgun in her hands, raising it with both hands as she confidently approached. With a crisp sound, she loaded a bullet and aimed directly at the fuel tank of the car where Hunter was hiding. She fired a shot.


    A loud bang followed, and an explosion urred.


    Despite his subordinates'' timely warning, Hunter couldn''t dodge in time and was injured by the st.


    His subordinates helped him up, and he was in a state of shock. At this point, he no longer wanted revenge, urging his men to take him away quickly.


    How could Ye Si possibly let him leave? He shot and killed the men supporting Hunter, then continued to chase after Hunter, who was limping away, toying with him like he would with a dog.


    Qiao Ying and Cheng Jinyan easily dealt with the remaining people.


    Ye Si seemed to grow tired of the game and shot Hunter''s leg.


    Hunter copsed to the ground, only then realizing that the gunfire had stopped.


    When he turned his head, he saw Ye Si standing not far away, calmly reloading his gun. Qiao Ying and Cheng Jinyan each held a shotgun, standing behind Ye Si, coldly observing him.


    The once bustling and lively street was now devoid of any passersby. His subordinates and cars were scattered all over the ground.


    Hunter, disregarding his image, crawled on the ground with all his injuries, looking back at Ye Si in terror.


    He saw Ye Si finish reloading his gun and point it at him.


    Heng Te was instantly terrified, his limbs going numb, rendering him unable to move. He swallowed hard and beads of cold sweat covered his face. "Y-you can''t kill me. My uncle won''t let you get away with this."


    Ye Si ignored him and pulled the trigger directly.


    The gunshot rang out, and Heng Te was so scared that he closed his eyes. But in the next second, he heard a loud "bang" as an explosion erupted.


    Heng Te felt a wave of heat rushing towards him.


    Terrified, he instinctively recoiled and hastily opened his eyes, only to see the car beside him being destroyed, engulfed in roaring mes.


    Before Heng Te could react,


    Qiao Ying followed suit, raising his gun and shooting at the fuel tank of another car, sessfully causing it to explode as well.


    Cheng Jinyan joined in.


    The three of them targeted the fuel tanks of the cars, and with each gunshot, there was an explosion. One car after another went up in mes, and the three of them reveled in the chaos.


    The explosions echoed incessantly.


    In the blinding moment of each explosion, the mes reached the sky.


    Heng Te, lying on the ground, was scared out of his wits. His mind went nk as he watched the three people''s manic actions, feeling that they were all lunatics.


    In the blink of an eye, the three of them had blown up all of Heng Te''s dozen or so cars, leaving behind only burning car frames, with crackling and popping sounds of fire surrounding Heng Te.


    Ye Si''s dangerous warning resounded, "If I hear you utter a single word in front of me again, I''ll rip out your tongue."


    The sound of sirens red.


    When the police arrived at the scene of the wreckage, amidst the crackling and popping of the fire, they could only hear Heng Te''s cries for help.


    The whereabouts of the three individuals were already unknown.


    The ck silhouette drove through this city of freedom.


    Loud music red inside the car, and the three of them chatted casually, discussing whatte-night snacks they would haveter...

 Chapter 251: Qiao Ying returns to China, enjoy Qin Han More Boxing

    <h4>Chapter 251</h4>


    Qiao Ying had already left for a month.


    First Southeast Asia, then Country M.


    Now she was in M Continent. ck Water''s new headquarters had just been fullypletedst month. Qiao Ying went to take a look out of curiosity.


    She didn''t make it in time. The annual diator Competition had just ended. But the excitement still lingered and Qiao Ying was able to see many new faces.


    This trip would take nearly half a month again.


    The summer vacation at Capital University was about to pass the halfway point.


    In Capital City,


    At the Qin family residence.


    Early in the morning, Qiao Yi took the dogs out for a walk. Yes, Qin Hanyue had even brought the dogs to the Qin family residence and specially found someone to take care of them.


    He happened to run into Sack who had just finished his morning run.


    Sack, who was about to return to the vi, stopped in his tracks and went with Qiao Yi to walk the dogs. After staying under one roof for over a month, the two of them were clearly much more at ease with each other.


    "Do you go running every morning?" Qiao Yi tried to make small talk.


    Although they were quite familiar, they were definitely not yet at the point of chatting and joking around. Qiao Yi felt more rxed with Qin Hanyue than with Sack. The socially awkward Qiao Yi couldn''t help but be tense.


    The straightforward Sack replied coldly and awkwardly, "You should exercise more too." There was an implicit disdain.


    Qiao Yi''s foot had already fully recovered. Now he could run and jump like a normal person.


    When he heard Sack''s reply, Qiao Yi said without thinking, "Then I''ll go running with you tomorrow morning."


    After saying that, the somewhat socially anxious Qiao Yi immediately regretted it.


    Sack said, "I''ll reluctantly bring you along for your sister''s sake."


    Qiao Yi couldn''t help but smile a little at these tsundere words and arrogant tone. Going running together didn''t seem so scary after all.


    Qiao Yi said, "Then I''ll get up earlier tomorrow."


    Sack looked at the dispirited Fourth Master on the ground and asked, "When is your sistering back?"


    Sack didn''t want to live here.


    Although this was the best ce he had ever stayed at, Sack, who was born in the wilderness, didn''t feelfortable with the luxury here at all.


    He would rather sleep in the car like when he was protecting Qiao Yi outside his school, and eat bread or takeout every day.


    Although he knew that Qiao Ying and Qin Hanyue had an unusual rtionship, the Nameless Leader had bombed Qin Hanyue''s God''s Army before.


    Living here made Sack feel kind of weird.


    Qiao Yi said, "My sister didn''t tell me. Big Brother Qin might know. I''ll ask himter."


    Recently, Qiao Yi had been learning programming from Qin Hanyue.


    Qiao Yi had always known that those top people had paid a price that ordinary people could not pay. After staying here for over a month, Qiao Yi couldpletely see that from Qin Hanyue.


    Qin Hanyue was very busy, extremely busy.


    Endless affairs, important callsing in every dozen or so minutes, working on weekends,ing back from thepany at night and continuing to stay in the study, almost no personal free time at all. Qiao Yi instantly felt high school was not so scary anymore.


    He didn''t know one person could have so much work.


    Qin Hanyue was already busy enough, yet he had also taken on his sister''s homework. Qiao Yi was shocked when he saw Qin Hanyue doing Qiao Ying''s homework.


    Qiao Yi didn''t want to bother Qin Hanyue over his little matters, but Qin Hanyue still made time to teach him.


    Qiao Yi really felt bad about it.


    That day,


    Qiao Yi was sitting with hisptop, studying diligently.


    Qin Hanyue was sitting to the side with his phone, his eyes gentle and the corners of his lips curved up as he looked at the photos on his phone.


    The girl in the photos had shed her usual casual attire, instead wearing a sexy ck evening gown. Her long hair was slightly permed and she looked dazzling.


    It was a look Qin Hanyue had never seen on her before.


    When Qiao Ying sent him the photos, Qin Hanyue couldn''t take his eyes off them. Fortunately he didn''t turn stupid. The first thing he did was save the photos. In the end, he even shamelessly asked for a few more.


    During this time, Qin Hanyue would flip through these photos whenever he had nothing to do, especially when he was alone.


    He guessed that the photos were probably taken by Yesi. It would be a lie to say he wasn''t jealous, but he could only not think about that.


    Qin Hanyue turned off his phone and stared nkly into the distance.


    Qiao Yi asked softly, "Big Brother Qin, are you thinking about my sister?"


    Qin Hanyue came back to his senses and looked at him. "Mm."


    Qiao Yi said, "Why don''t you video call her?"


    Qin Hanyue said, "Never mind."


    Qiao Yi said, "Why? At this time in Country M, my sister probably hasn''t gone to bed yet." Qiao Yi still didn''t know that Qiao Ying had already left Country M.


    Qin Hanyue smiled helplessly and said, "I''ll just miss her more the more I see her."


    On the floor, the dispirited Fourth Master gave a whimper.


    It was obvious it missed Qiao Ying no less than Qin Hanyue did.


    A few more days passed.


    Early in the morning, Qin Yuchen went out.


    From afar, he saw a petite figure standing outside the gates of the Qin residence. She had a sling bag over her shoulder and seemed to be saying something to the gatekeeper.


    Qin Yuchen told the driver to drive faster and lowered the car window early.


    "Miss Qiao, are you here looking for my Third Uncle?"


    Qin Yuchen called out while getting out of the car.


    When Qiao Ying saw who it was, she put her phone back into her pocket. "Mm, can I go in?" she asked.


    Qin Yuchen said, "Of course, let me take you in."


    Qin Yuchen invited her onto the car and also instructed the gatekeeper that from now on, whenever Qiao Ying came, she was to be let in directly without any obstruction.


    Not long after, Qiao Ying appeared at Qin Hanyue''s residence.


    On the third floor of Qin Hanyue''s vi was an especially big study, exquisitely decorated and looking just like a library. It was Qiao Yi''s favorite ce to spend time.


    Early in the morning, having just finished his morning run and not yet eaten breakfast, Qiao Yi was here looking up information on hisptop.


    Next to him, a white robot kept spinning around, asionally spinning in front of Qiao Yi. Its two round hands looked exactly like Blue fatty''s.


    "Someone''s here, someone''s here," the robot suddenly spun to face the door and started calling out.


    Qiao Yi turned to look. He saw Qiao Ying walk in and eximed happily, "Sis!"


    He got up from the floor, still hugging hisptop.


    Qiao Ying went forward and pinched Qiao Yi''s fair cheek. "Still working so hard even after the college entrance exam."


    Qiao Yi said, "I''m not studying. When did youe back, sis? You didn''t tell us, no one went to pick you up."


    Qiao Ying said, "I''m not a child, why would I need picking up."


    The robot next to them spun its round head and sweetly called along with Qiao Yi, "Sis, hello."


    Its voice was quite cute and its appearance was cuter than her three robots.


    Qiao Ying looked at it. "Qin Hanyue''s?"


    "Big Brother Qin gave it to me as a college entrance exam gift. This robot was made by Big Brother Qin himself, and the system was also personally configured by Big Brother Qin."


    Qiao Ying said, "He''s interested in making robots too?"


    The robot said, "Sis, I''m called Qin Yi. I changed my name, I''m called Qiao Yi now."


    Qiao Ying looked a bit stunned.


    Qiao Yi said, "Big Brother Qin is awesome. Qiao Yi knows a lot and there''s a lot of stuff in the system I still don''t understand."


    Seeing Qiao Yi''s eyes light up when talking about Qin Hanyue, Qiao Ying couldn''t help thinking - if she had known a robot would be such an effective "bribe", she would have given one too. Hers were just more dangerous.


    Qiao Ying asked, "Where''s your Big Brother Qin?"


    Qiao Yi said, "I think he''s working out on the minus one floor."


    Qiao Ying raised her eyebrows slightly.


    Qin Hanyue was dressed casually in workout clothes. On top he wore a loose ck tank top and boxing gloves as he punched a sandbag, practicing mixed martial arts.


    He didn''t know how long he had been practicing for. His hair was drenched in sweat which trickled down his sharp jawline.


    This was Qiao Ying''s first time seeing Qin Hanyue dressed and equipped like this.


    It was also the first time seeing him practice MMA.


    Qin Hanyue was clearly thinking about something. He didn''t notice Qiao Ying by the door and punched harder and harder.


    His sturdy arms were exposed outside the ck tank top. His biceps were taut, the lines of his muscles smooth and gorgeous.


    Qiao Ying had sat on a ne the whole night and her whole body still felt a little listless. She didn''t expect that just as she returned, she would get to feast her eyes on such a scene.


    Qiao Ying decided not to make a sound and just quietly appreciate Qin Hanyue''s boxing.

 Chapter 252: Qiao Ying: The old man, still closed his eyes; Qiao Ying: Comfort

    <h4>Chapter 252</h4>


    The sound of punching the sandbag echoed in the spacious boxing room, giving a sense of fist-to-flesh power.


    Qin Hanyue, who was somewhat distracted, suddenly noticed something entering his peripheral vision. He immediately stopped his movements, propping up the rebounding sandbag.


    He vaguely sensed something.


    Not daring to believe it, he turned to look, only to see the girl he was just thinking about a second ago had now inexplicably appeared before his eyes.


    Qin Hanyue stared nkly at Qiao Ying walking up to him.


    Qiao Ying: "Want to spar with me?"


    Qin Hanyue: "......"


    They hadn''t seen each other for over a month, and the first thing the girl he liked said to him when she suddenly came back was that she wanted to fight him.


    Qin Hanyue sighed lightly in his heart.


    Qin Hanyue: "I won''t fight you."


    Knowing Qiao Ying liked fighting, Qin Hanyue didn''t want to get physical with her, although he knew he was no match for her anyway.


    Qin Hanyue: "Why did youe back so suddenly without letting me know? I could have gone to pick you up at the airport."


    He took off his boxing gloves and put them aside.


    Qiao Ying''s mouth opened to say: "Consider it a surprise."


    Qin Hanyue smiled faintly and nodded slightly: "Did you have fun in Country M? I heard some news."


    Qiao Ying: "It was alright."


    She noticed he had lost more weight.


    Qin Hanyue nodded again and was silent for a moment: "You haven''t had breakfast yet, right? Anything you want to eat in particr? I''ll have it made."


    Qiao Ying: "Anything is fine."


    Qin Hanyue: "Alright."


    This dry conversation made Qiao Ying feel strange and somewhat ufortable. They stood facing each other without saying anything for a moment, not even able to make eye contact naturally. Of course, it was Qiao Ying who couldn''t look at himfortably.


    Qiao Ying: "Don''t you have anything else to say?"


    As she spoke, she took two steps forward slowly: "Don''t you feel well?"


    Qiao Ying could of course tell how he was from his physique. She was simply puzzled by his state.


    "No," Qin Hanyue''s gaze flickered before he continued gently, "Let''s go have breakfast."


    They hadn''t seen each other for just over a month. How could they have be so unfamiliar?


    This was indeed unexpected for Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying seemed dissatisfied and puzzled: "That''s it?"


    Qin Hanyue looked at her and pursed his lips slightly without saying anything.


    Before he could find anything to talk about, Qiao Ying suddenly took half a step forward. Very decisively, she reached out and held the back of his neck, pulling him down. She tiptoed and kissed the man''s thin lips. The moment their body temperatures touched, Qin Hanyue''s expression rippled as his gaze fully met hers.


    After a brief moment, Qiao Ying released him.


    The next second, however, Qin Hanyue took the initiative to attack. He put his arm around her slender waist, his big hand immediately covering the back of her head to hold her in ce.


    As her body was suddenly pulled towards him, about to lose her bnce, Qiao Ying instinctively grabbed the man''s strong, muscr arms with both hands.


    Qin Hanyue drew her close and kissed the girl back with his head lowered.


    Faced with Qiao Ying taking the initiative again, Qin Hanyue still couldn¡¯t resist. But in the split second that Qiao Ying drew back, Qin Hanyue instinctively made the most authentic response.


    As he kissed her, Qin Hanyue thought that Qiao Ying had taken the initiative twice. If he didn''t do something this time, it would be too unmanly.


    Qiao Ying¡¯s first reaction was that he was taking liberties.


    Yet she had no instinct to push him away.


    The moment their lips and tongues met...


    There was a ¡°snap¡± in Qiao Ying¡¯s mind as a sh of white light went through.


    Her grip on the man¡¯s arms tightened ordingly.


    But she soon calmed down, looking at the man¡¯s thin eyelids and pitch-ck longshes right in front of her.


    She muttered to herself mockingly: This old man still has his eyes closed.


    Qiao Ying had always known that Qin Hanyue''s true self was not as innocent as he appeared. But ever since they met, Qin Hanyue had always been attentive and considerate of her. His kiss was like his person¨Devery inch gentle, lingering but not aggressive, seeming to revel in the moment to convey his longing, wanting Qiao Ying to know he missed her. It was also as if he was carefully treasuring their first time.


    Qiao Ying didn''t have much sensation from their previous two light lip touches, after all she had initiated them. But this time it was clearly different.


    With their breaths mingling and entwining, all her senses were infinitely amplified at this moment, everything bing exceptionally clear.


    Theposure Qiao Ying possessed was gradually disrupted by him.


    Feeling the man''s increasingly scorching aura, Qiao Ying''s earlobes heated up uncontrobly as her thoughts grew somewhat chaotic.


    After a long while, Qin Hanyue reluctantly let her go, then nted a kiss on the girl¡¯s fair forehead.


    Qiao Ying¡¯s eyshes fluttered lightly.


    He then tightened his arms to hug her even closer, resting his chin on the girl¡¯s slender shoulder and neck, smelling that familiar scent.


    Breathing raggedly, his voice gentle enough to drown someone: ¡°Is this meant tofort me for this past month?¡±


    Maintaining her ability to think clearly, Qiao Ying wondered: What does he mean?


    Is he feeling wronged?


    Qin Hanyue had seen Qiao Yi off for her exam, stayed in a hotel and waited outside the school for two and a half days. He also helped take care of people for her, taught Qiao Yiputer skills, and gave her exam gifts. Whether it was Sack, Bai Xiao, or Fourth Master, he had taken care of every aspect.


    Qiao Ying hadn¡¯t expected him to receive everyone at the Qin residence.


    Moreover, even her homework was handled by him.


    With so many affairs in hispany, in order to ensure the safety of Qiao Yi and the others, he had barely gone on any business trips this past month.


    He really was doing his best to help protect her people.


    As for her, although she had things to take care of, it was much more rxingpared to Qin Hanyue who had taken on so much.


    Qiao Ying felt that she had been ying around for a month.


    Those days when she rescued Cheng Jinyan, he must have been anxious and worried for no reason.


    During her time in Country M, their contact was the least. He was probably jealous because of Ye Si.


    As Qiao Ying thought it over carefully, she felt that he really had suffered and been wronged.


    So that was why he had been acting all contrary just now. His emotions were at work. It was understandable.


    Qiao Ying adjusted her breathing: "Did itfort you enough?"


    She couldn¡¯t find fault with him for taking liberties just now, all of a sudden.


    The corners of Qin Hanyue''s mouth turned up, extremely satisfied: "Mm-hmm."


    He held her even tighter.


    The sound of footsteps rang out.


    Seeing someone about to enter while Qin Hanyue showed no sign of letting her go, Qiao Ying reminded: "Someone''sing."


    The next moment, Fourth Master charged in impetuously.


    "Don''t go!"


    He was closely followed by Qin Yan who wanted to catch the dog. Sack and Bai Xiao, who didn¡¯t know Qiao Ying hade to find Qin Hanyue, were also behind them.


    Qin Yan chased the dog into the boxing room.


    Caughtpletely off guard, as soon as he looked up: ¡°Holy sh*t!¡±


    He almost knelt from fright.


    ¡°Boss......¡± Sack and Bai Xiao stopped at the door.


    Sensing murderous intent from someone, Qin Yan¡¯s hair practically stood on end. No longer caring about any dog, he now hated that he couldn¡¯t blind himself. He turned and ran for the exit.


    Only to see the two expressionless men at the door close his path to escape¨Dthey shut the door.


    ¡°Hey!!!¡±


    Qin Yan exploded. For an instant, his face took on a crying expression.


    He rushed over to pull at the door handle, anxiously pounding on the door while not daring to pound too hard or yell too loudly.


    ¡°Brothers, open the door. I¡¯m not joking around, it¡¯ll cost lives!¡± Qin Yan was going crazy, wishing he could crawl out from under the door gap.


    Pressing himself against the door panel, he said: ¡°Sack! Save me!¡±


    Not daring to turn his head back, he only felt like his life would end today. Qin Yan slid down along the door and curled into a ball on the ground, pressing his head against the door to minimize his presence as much as possible.


    Why was it him again!


    Tears welled up in Qin Yan¡¯s eyes.


    Who cares about any stupid dog! Why run so fast! If he could turn back time five minutes, Qin Yan would definitely cripple his own legs.


    ¡°Woof.¡±


    Fourth Master trotted curiously over to see what he was doing, wagging his tail at Qin Yan as if wondering why he was sticking to the door in such agony.

 Chapter 253: Qin Yan: Don’t kill me. Early said Mr. Qin this mouth is good; Qin Hanyue: satisfied

    <h4>Chapter 253</h4>


    Qin Yan leaned against the door, knelt on the floor and pretended to be dead.


    Suddenly, someone patted him on the shoulder, and Qin Yan was so frightened that he shuddered and did not dare to open his eyes, only weakly said, "...Don''t kill me."


    Qiao Ying said, "Let me through."


    Qin Yan could feel Qin Hanyue''s presence very close by.


    He closed his eyes and shuffled away from the door to the wall.


    Qiao Ying opened the door and looked at Qin Yan, who was huddled and shivering against the wall, and said, "I brought a gift for Assistant Qin."


    Qin Yan shook his head wildly: "Thank you, I don''t want it."


    Qin Yan should feel fortunate that he had only disturbed the two people''s embrace. If he hade two minutes earlier and disturbed something he shouldn''t have, Qin Hanyue really could have twisted his head off.


    The white owl at the door waspletely calm. He nced at the half-dead Qin Yan at the base of the wall and sincerely apologized.


    Sack had run off somewhere.


    Back on the first floor, he bumped into Qiao Yi who was just looking for Qiao Ying. He must have been asking Sack if he had seen Qiao Ying.


    Then Qiao Ying and the others came back.


    "Sister, what''s wrong with your mouth? Did you juste back from overseas and get inmed?" Qiao Yi immediately noticed Qiao Ying''s slightly red and swollen lips.


    Then he nced at Qin Hanyue behind Qiao Ying, as if wanting to ask him if he knew.


    Qiao Ying''s expression was calm: "I hit it on the door."


    Qiao Yi was shocked: "How could you hit the door? You''re usually so careful. Was it serious? Did it bleed? Let me see."


    Qin Hanyue: "..."


    Qiao Yi started to go over to check Qiao Ying''s injury to see how bad it was, but Sack strode forward and dragged him away, walking away with big steps.


    Qiao Yi did not understand: "Sack? Where are we going?"


    He had trouble keeping up with Sack''s pace.


    At the dinner table,


    Sack was absent.


    Qiao Yi also arrivedte.


    Qiao Ying asked while eating breakfast, "Where''s Sack?"


    "He''s in his room. I don''t know why he''s angry. I called him toe eat breakfast but he wouldn''te. I''ll bring it to himter."


    This was Qiao Yi''s first time seeing Sack angry. He didn''t know what had happened. He just felt a little scary.


    Qin Hanyue, who had showered and changed back into his clothes, nced at Qiao Ying inconspicuously.


    He had seen earlier in the boxing room when Sack had mmed the door shut. Such a big reaction meant that he must like Qiao Ying, right?


    Bai Xiao said, "It''s nothing. He''s always had this kind of temper."


    Bai Xiao knew that Sack had transferred his feelings for Nameless onto Qiao Ying. Because Nameless had blown up the God''s Arms headquarters, Sack, who idolized Nameless, naturally also disliked God''s Arms. He thought Nameless and God''s Arms had a feud.


    If Qiao Ying was with Nameless'' enemy, Qin Hanyue, Sack would naturally haveplicated feelings.


    Sack had the simple mindset of a child and a strong sense of possession. He wanted Qiao Ying to properly manage Heishui.


    He hoped that Qiao Ying would only be the boss of Heishui.


    After breakfast, Qiao Ying went to find Sack.


    Qiao Ying closed the door behind her.


    "Little Sack?"


    Sack was sitting on the sofa, busily wiping his own dagger.


    Qiao Ying sat down next to him: "You''re not jealous of Qin Hanyue, are you?"


    Sack was indeed jealous, but there were many kinds of jealousy.


    Sack said, "Don''t be so full of yourself!"


    He paused for a moment, with quite an emotional tone, "Do you know Nameless blew up the God''s Arms headquarters?"


    Of course Qiao Ying knew: "Qin Hanyue doesn''t care."


    Sack: "She doesn''t like God''s Arms."


    Qiao Ying rubbed her nose. In the past, Nameless didn''t dislike them either, she was simply unhappy with them.


    Qiao Ying didn''t say any more to him about this. She took out her phone, tapped it a few times, and handed it to him, saying, "The gift I brought for you."


    Sack didn''t want any gifts, but his eyes couldn''t help ncing over unconsciously. Just as he was about to retract his gaze, he froze.


    On the screen was a photo of Nameless.


    The dagger fell to the ground. Sack almost cut himself.


    But he didn''t notice at all, just stared at the photo. Then he looked up at Qiao Ying incredulously, and his nose suddenly turned sour.


    Qiao Ying held the phone out to him, "Lots of photos, look slowly, I''ll send them to you after you''re done."


    Sack took the phone and stared at the photo of Nameless.


    In the photo, Nameless wore a beautiful, elegant evening gown and stood in a luxurious banquet hall, raising a ss.


    Those who had seen Nameless all said that Nameless was a demoness whose beauty attracted people to devote themselves to her at all costs.


    The Nameless in the photo was one Sack had never seen before.


    In all the time he had known her, there wasn''t a single photo of Nameless left in Heishui, which Sack had always regretted.


    After that, whenever he thought of her, he could only rely on his memories of Nameless.


    As Sack looked at the photo, he couldn''t take his eyes off it for a long time.


    He suddenly turned his face away, as if wiping away tears, and then stubbornly turned his back so Qiao Ying wouldn''t see.


    Sack took a long time to calm down.


    Just one photo made him cry.


    Seeing him like this, Qiao Ying also felt uneasy.


    In Heishui, she spoiled Sack the most.


    "Actually..." Qiao Ying thought about whether to tell Sack that she was Nameless.


    When the words reached her lips, Qiao Ying stopped again.


    Never mind, wait a little longer, until the feud with An Ying was settled.


    With his back to her, Sack held Qiao Ying''s phone and flipped through the photos, often erging them to look closely.


    The photos were all taken by Ye Si. Most were candid shots of Nameless'' life.


    There was one of her in casual clothes hugging a pillow lying on the sofa, one of her eating, sleeping, shooting, driving, ying on theputer, and a few where she was tinkering with things he didn''t understand.


    These photos made Nameless seem alive to Sack. As if she was living in a city simr to this one, living the life she enjoyed.


    "Where did you get these photos? Who took them?"


    With Nameless'' temperament as a boss, she definitely wasn''t the type who liked taking pictures. You could tell from some of the photos where Nameless looked impatiently at the camera, warning the photographer with her eyes.


    Qiao Ying said, "I''ll tell youter."


    Sack said, "You promised."


    Qiao Ying said, "When have I ever lied to you?"


    As Sack kept flipping through, he came across several photos of Qiao Ying wearing a ck evening gown at a banquet in Country M.


    Looking at the Qiao Ying in the photos, Sack had a strong sense of familiarity - the temperament and demeanor of Qiao Ying and Nameless had some inexplicable simrities.


    Although they didn''t look alike, for a moment Sack almost mistook the two for the same person.


    He selected all the photos and sent them to himself.


    Including those few photos of Qiao Ying.


    When Qiao Ying came out of Sack''s room, she saw Qin Hanyue standing quietly in the hallway. Clearly waiting for her.


    Today was the weekend. Qin Hanyue didn''t need to go to thepany.


    Of course, even if it was a work day, he wouldn''t have gone.


    Qin Hanyue''s gaze followed Qiao Ying as she walked up to him, and he asked, "Do I have a gift?"


    She had brought gifts for everyone, even Qin Yan.


    Only him and Fourth Master were left.


    Qiao Ying narrowed her eyes slightly, looking at him with an unusually expressive face.


    She didn''t realize this guy was so greedy.


    Qiao Ying''s reaction made it very clear that there was no gift.


    Qiao Ying said, "They were easy to pick gifts for, but it''s hard to find something suitable for someone of your status."


    Qin Hanyue stared into her eyes and told her, "Actually, my gift should be the easiest to give."


    Qiao Ying raised her brows: "Oh? Tell me about it."


    Qin Hanyue took half a step forward, closer to her.


    Qiao Ying smiled ambiguously, calm and unruffled as she casually threw out, "You wouldn''t dare."


    Qin Hanyue retreated back: "You being able to suddenlye back just to surprise me is already the best gift."


    Qiao Yingughed and looked at him flirtatiously, teasing, "I already said, Qin''s mouth is pretty good."


    Her gaze swept over the man''s lips, seemingly meaningful.


    Qin Hanyue seemed to understand: "As long as Miss Qiao is satisfied."


    Qiao Ying: "Satisfied, it gives me a feeling of rich experience and skill."


    Qin Hanyue defended himself: "Completely self-taught, mainly because I have always been clever."


    "Don''t understand, don''t understand." Robot Qiao suddenly popped up with its big round head, and two yellow question marks shed in its mechanical eyes.


    "Record it down, look for Qiao Yi." It immediately slid away.


    Qiao Ying nced at it: "Go delete it quickly."


    Corrupting the child.


    Qin Hanyue: "It''s fine, little brother is still young, he doesn''t understand."


    Qiao Ying: "Are you going or not?"


    Qin Hanyue: "Going right away."

 Chapter 254: Joe’s bag contains Dr. Seely’s medical license.

    <h4>Chapter 254</h4>


    Fourth Master sneaked into Qiao Ying''s room and emptied Qiao Ying''s backpack, sessfully finding his own gift.


    When the two entered, they saw things scattered all over the floor.


    With his new ball in his mouth, Fourth Master happily ran to Qiao Ying, his tail wagging like an electric fan.


    Qin Hanyue nced at the ball Fourth Master had left on the ground, then looked at Qiao Ying squatting down ying with the dog.


    He thought to himself: Even the dog has a gift.


    He silently went to pick up Qiao Ying''s backpack for her and put the things scattered on the ground back into the bag one by one. Among them was a ck card.


    There were only a few such cards in the whole world. Qiao Ying having one didn''t surprise Qin Hanyue too much. It was just that she would leave a card like this loosely in her bag¡ªthat was so like her.


    Qin Hanyue continued cleaning up when he suddenly saw two small books.


    These were medical qualification certificates?


    Two of them? Qin Hanyue¡¯s first reaction was that one of them was for acupuncture certification. But the next second, he realized the two medical qualification certificates were identical.


    Qin Hanyue was puzzled. He picked up the two medical qualification certificates and opened one of them. Enclosed inside was a notarized document.


    The identity information in the small book was all Qiao Ying¡¯s.


    So she went to Country M to get this medical qualification certificate?


    Qin Hanyue lightly stroked the photo of the girl with his fingertips, his eyes gentle.


    Then he opened the other book.


    When he saw the identity information inside, Qin Hanyue was shocked. The small photo was of a girl with exquisite eyebrows and eyes, with an innate allure peeking through her cold demeanor. It was a natural charm.


    The name column clearly read:


    Seely.


    Dr. Seely?!


    What Qin Hanyue was holding turned out to be the medical license of the world''s number one surgeon, the mysterious genius doctor Seely.


    In Qiao Ying''s bag.


    The notarized document was also Dr. Seely''s.


    The two licenses hadpletely different faces in the photos, but their temperament and expression were inexplicably simr.


    Qin Hanyue looked up at the girl squatting on the ground ying with the dog.


    Sensing something, Qiao Ying also quickly nced over at him.


    Qiao Ying saw the small book Qin Hanyue was holding. She then looked up to meet Qin Hanyue''s eyes. She wasposed, stroking Fourth Master''s head absently, not revealing any emotion.


    After a moment of eye contact, Qin Hanyue put everything back in Qiao Ying''s bag, then picked up the bag and walked her out.


    She didn''t say anything, and neither did he.


    Qin Hanyue personally drove Qiao Ying and the others back.


    Qiao Ying had taken a red eye flight and traveled so far that as soon as she got in the car, she was exhausted and fell asleep leaning on Qin Hanyue''s shoulder.


    Qin Hanyue was more than happy to be her pillow, and took the opportunity to hold one of Qiao Ying''s hands in his ownrger one.


    He hadn''t realized until now how soft a girl''s hands could be.


    Back at Qiao Ying¡¯s vi,


    Qiao Ying took a shower upstairs then immediately went to sleep.


    With Qiao Ying asleep, Qin Hanyue didn''t feel right staying there either. Especially seeing Qiao Yi and Sack were clearly morefortable here than at his ce.


    Not to mention Qiao Ying''s dog.


    Since moving into Qin Hanyue¡¯s ce, His Highness the dog had never given him a kind look. Now he was frolicking around the house.


    Considerate Qiao Yi saw Qin Hanyue out: "Goodbye, Brother Qin."


    The robot Qiao Yi followed: "Goodbye, Brother Qin."


    That night,


    After waking up from her nap, Qiao Ying drove to Xiao He¡¯s residence.


    While Qiao Ying was still with the Cheng family in Southeast Asia, she had received a call from Principal Zhang telling her about Xiao He''s situation.


    It was pretty bad.


    He was skipping sses from time to time, and even when he did go to school, his mental state was very poor. Principal Zhang even suspected Xiao He was so devastated that he had learned bad habits from those social figures and gotten addicted to some illegal substances, which exined his haggard appearance.


    Qiao Ying had been in contact with Xiao He this whole time, though neither of them were very talkative.


    Xiao He''s door wasn''t closed properly. The lock was damaged so it could only be shut tightly if you really forced it. Usually it just stayed slightly ajar.


    From inside the house came the sound of bottles rolling.


    Qiao Ying pushed open the door and walked all the way into the back room. She saw Xiao He leaning against the bed, sitting dejectedly on the floor surrounded by the smell of alcohol.


    Besides the bottles on the floor, there was also a pile of study materials.


    On one hand trying to change, on the other still falling into depravity.


    Xiao He was clearly drunk. Seeing Qiao Ying appear, he didn''t react for a long time until Qiao Ying walked right in front of him and kicked a bottle aside. The noise seemed to sober him up a little.


    Now more clear-headed, Xiao He felt ashamed.


    Qiao Ying said, "You still have shame left, so you''re notpletely hopeless."


    Xiao He struggled to get up but couldn''t muster any strength.


    Qiao Ying said, "What''s the difference between you and your drunkard dad now?" Even so, she helped him get up.


    She saw sleeping pills on the bedside table.


    Qiao Ying''s words seemed to sting Xiao He.


    Leaning against the bed, he didn''t speak for a long time.


    Qiao Ying said, "Wash up and sleep early. Make up however many sses you missed tomorrow at my ce. Don''t forget you still owe me five years. "


    Qiao Ying turned to leave after finishing.


    But she was suddenly grabbed by the hand by Xiao He.


    Qiao Ying frowned but didn''t jerk her hand away.


    Xiao He said hoarsely, "You''re helping me like this because of your friend, because of my brother."


    Qiao Ying replied, "Do you have to be so melodramatic?"


    Xiao He looked at her silently for a moment, then asked again, "Just got back today?" Perhaps because he was drunk, his tone wasn''t as cold as usual, or perhaps other emotions were gradually mixed in.


    Qiao Ying said, "Mm."


    Having gotten an answer, Xiao He fell silent again, his gaze at Qiao Ying gradually bing moreplicated.


    Then he let go of her hand, "I''lle find you tomorrow, to make up sses."


    The next day,


    Having tidied himself up, Xiao He came with his textbooks andptop.


    The one who opened the door for him was Bai Xiao, followed by a foreigner, then a boy about his age who looked a bit young, and finally a robot behind them.


    Xiao He thought he had the wrong ce.


    Seeing Xiao He, Qiao Yi felt he looked a bit familiar.


    Qiao Yi naturally knew about the incident where Qiao Ying taught the unscrupulous car owner a lesson which had rocked the whole nation.


    Before he could recognize Xiao He,


    Fourth Master barked at Xiao He, clearly recognizing him.


    Qiao Ying''s voice came from inside the vi, "My ssmate."


    That seemed to stop Bai Xiao from questioning.


    Xiao He didn''t expect it to be so lively. He nced at Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying said, "My brother, two of my friends."


    That counted as an introduction.


    Before they knew it, the school term started.


    Qiao Ying brought Qiao Yi to enroll at Beijing University.


    The two siblings sessfully refreshed the Beijing University forums.


    After getting Qiao Yi registered, Qiao Ying dropped him off at the entrance of the male dormitory building. Freshmen had evening self-study, so Qiao Ying had Qiao Yi live on campus.


    Although disappointed that he couldn''t live andmute to school together with Qiao Ying, Qiao Yi obediently epted Qiao Ying''s arrangement.


    Qiao Ying told him, "Give me a little more time. Once I resolve everything, I''ll take you travelling."


    Qiao Yi said, "Okay."


    Qiao Yi didn''t know what powerful figure Qiao Ying had offended, that even Brother Qin seemingly couldn''t resolve it.


    All he could do was try his best not to drag Qiao Ying down, so that what happenedst time wouldn''t recur¡ªhim getting kidnapped, leading to Sack getting injured and Qiao Ying losing her eyesight. During that time staying at the Qins'', he hadn''t stepped a foot out their front door.


    Now Qiao Yi was at the same school as him, right under his watch. Qiao Ying felt much more at ease.


    That night,


    Huo Chengdong rang the doorbell of Qiao Ying''s vi.


    "Sis Ying, where''s my car?" Huo Chengdong''s eyes shone.


    Over summer vacation, Huo Chengdong had been dragged overseas on vacation by his mother. He had tried to sneak back several times just to see his car, but never seeded.


    He finally regained his freedom upon starting school. As soon as he got off the ne, he came straight here.


    "Luckily I''m not asleep yet, otherwise I''d have to wait until the Qingming Festival to burn some paper offerings for your car." Saying so, Qiao Ying led him to the garage.

 Chapter 255: The father of robots, Qin Han bowed his head and kissed her.

    <h4>Chapter 255</h4>


    Huo Chengdong chatted with Qiao Ying, asking questions: "Sis Ying, where is our younger brother? Has he gone to school? What major has he enrolled in?"


    There was a Maybach parked in the garage.


    And also a Koenigsegg One:1.


    As soon as Huo Chengdong saw his dream car, he couldn''t help touching it: "Sis Ying, is your car fixed?"


    He also reflexively looked for his own car, curious what car Qiao Ying would give him. It felt exciting like opening a mystery box.


    But he didn''t see a third car on the scene.


    Qiao Ying: "That''s another one."


    Huo Chengdong''s swollen eyes fromck of sleep for two days stared widely, yelling excitedly: "You have two?!"


    Qiao Ying threw the car key to him.


    Huo Chengdong caught it. It turned out to be the key to the Koenigsegg One:1. He asked: "Sis Ying, what do you mean?"


    Guessing a certain possibility, he was already secretly excited.


    Qiao Ying: "A gift."


    Huo Chengdong took a deep breath: "Sis Ying, is this really another one? Not your own car? Are you willing to let this go?"


    Faced with Qiao Ying''s garage full of supercars, Huo Chengdong had difficulty choosing. He was tangled for several days without picking one. Later Qiao Ying ignored him, and then directly let hime get a car.


    Qiao Ying: "Nonsense, would I give used stuff? This one was acquired from a collector. It''s never been driven before, brand new."


    Huo Chengdong was almost moved to tears.


    If it wasn''t for Qin Hanyue, and he was afraid Qiao Ying would beat him, he would have rushed over to give Qiao Ying a loving hug. Huo Chengdong grabbed the car key and said sincerely: "Sis Ying I love you."


    Qiao Ying: "Take the car and get lost. I''m going to sleep."


    It would be dawn in a few hours on the first day of school.


    Huo Chengdong: "Sis Ying, how much did this car cost?"


    Wrested from the hands of a collector, it wouldn''t sell for less than several times, even ten times the original price. Without 10 billion or so, it was impossible.


    Qiao Ying: "It cost nothing."


    The guy was rushing to give it away.


    Ye Si had found it for her. As soon as that collector heard Ye Si wanted it, he had the car packaged and sent to Ye Si''s residence the next day, refusing payment.


    Huo Chengdong: "Don''t tell me you also have a collector friend." He felt it was very likely.


    Qiao Ying ignored him and turned around to go back to the vi.


    "Good night, Sis Ying!"


    After sending off Qiao Ying, Huo Chengdong circled around the car to admire it.


    The moment he sat in the car, he felt his soul ascend to heaven.


    After finishing military training, Qiao Yi returned to school and began his college life.


    On the first official day of school, Qiao Yi received a warm wee from yboy Huo Chengdong. He almost ruined Qiao Yi who had just started to cheer up.


    Xiao He also seemed to have found a direction and motivation to live and work hard for. He slowly pulled himself together and was developing in a good direction.


    Qiao Ying began her sophomore year, saying goodbye to evening self-study.


    Although she basically never attended in the first ce.


    Xiao He had the same ss schedule as Qiao Ying. Every day after school he would follow Qiao Ying directly to Qiao Ying¡¯s vi for tutoring.


    That evening, after Qiao Ying finished teaching Xiao He the knowledge points, Qin Hanyue came.


    Qin Hanyue just nced at Xiao He. And when receiving Xiao He''s gaze, he still magnanimously nodded back politely.


    Then he went to sit next to Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying was staring at the robot Qiao Yi, who was wandering around the vi. Qin Hanyue asked what she was looking at.


    Qiao Ying: "Want to disassemble it."


    Qin Hanyue: "That was a gift I gave to Little Yi. If you want to take it apart, I¡¯ll have someone send a few more over tomorrow for you to disassemble. "


    Qiao Ying looked at him. "Just want to modify it, not destroy it."


    Qin Hanyue: "Don''t like the appearance, or the system? Are you interested in robots?"


    Qiao Ying: "Pretty interested."


    Won quite a few awards. The titles from outsiders were also nice to hear.


    Qiao Ying: "What about you?"


    Qin Hanyue: "When I was studying abroad in high school, I started apany to get some hands-on experience and researched AI. I quite like it."


    Qin Hanyue went on: "You are very knowledgeable and well-informed. Having dabbled in this field, you must have heard of the ¡®Father of Robotics¡¯."


    Qiao Ying''s eyebrow twitched slightly, but she didn''t respond.


    Qin Hanyue: "He is a top master who once made a sensation in the tech world. The robots made by him were very advanced, both in appearance and system. In recent years he suddenly disappeared without a trace. Don''t know if he was recruited by the state."


    The two chatted about the topic.


    Qin Hanyue didn''t stay long. After the conversation ended, he got ready to leave.


    "Won''t you send me off?" he said to Qiao Ying as he stood up.


    Qiao Ying had been sitting for a long time and just happened to get up to move around. She sent him to the door.


    Qin Hanyue turned back while Qiao Ying was getting ready to close the door. "Still want the robot?"


    Qiao Ying: "Don''t want it."


    Qin Hanyue asked again: "What if I made it?"


    Qiao Ying: "As silly as Qiao Yi?"


    The robot Qiao Yi slid over with a childlike voice: "I''m not silly. Qiao Yi said this is cute."


    Qin Hanyue: "Of course it wouldn''t be so silly."


    Qiao Yi spun his head around: "I''m not silly."


    Qiao Ying: "Then consider it my New Year''s gift this year."


    Qin Hanyue''s low and sexy voice was especially tantalizing: "Giving me half a year to prepare, is it to amodate my busy work?"


    Qiao Ying: "As long as you¡¯re happy."


    Qin Hanyueughed and nced at Xiao He sitting on the sofa.


    Seeing Xiao He looking over at them.


    Qin Hanyue lowered his head and kissed Qiao Ying''s cheek.


    He told her: "Good night."


    Qiao Ying didn''t look very happy as she watched him: "......"


    This guy really knew how to stir up trouble. With that kiss when going back, how could she sleep well tonight? What was he after?


    Qiao Yi: "No ogling." He immediately slid away.


    Qiao Ying closed the door and turned around to see Xiao He withdrawing his gaze and lowering his head to look at hisptop.


    In the middle of the night,


    Qiao Ying was woken up by the doorbell.


    She forcefully suppressed the irritability between her brows and eyes, looking at Xiao He by the door.


    Xiao He¡¯s sallowplexion was haggardly pale. His whole body exuded a drowning powerlessness and helplessness. His pupils were somewhat distracted, looking confused at everything: ¡°......Sorry, I still can¡¯t fall asleep.¡±


    Looking at this face resembling Feng Ying, Qiao Ying''s irritation dissipated bit by bit: ¡°Let me give you two shots.¡±


    Qiao Ying took needles and gave Xiao He two shots.


    Sitting on the sofa, Xiao He soon felt some drowsiness. He looked at Qiao Ying gratefully.


    Qiao Ying: ¡°I have a friend who is a psychologist. When he is free, shall I arrange for you two to meet?¡±


    Xiao He had lived suppressed since childhood due to his upbringing. The car owner died tragically under the wheels because of his pursuit. Xiao He witnessed it himself, which was quite a blow to him mentally.


    His mother''s death was even more damaging to him spiritually.


    The sedative Qiao Ying made had too many long-term side effects if taken continuously.


    Xiao He: ¡°Thank you."


    Seeing the exhausted Xiao He, Qiao Ying lowered her eyes slightly and pointed to the room Bai Xiao had stayed in, saying:


    ¡°Just rest here tonight.¡±


    Qiao Ying was about to go upstairs.


    But Xiao He called her at this moment: ¡°Qiao Ying.¡±


    Qiao Ying turned around: ¡°Anything else?¡±


    Xiao He shook his head slightly: ¡°No......¡±


    At school, during lunch, Qiao Yi suddenly chatted with Qiao Ying: ¡°Sis, do you know hacker X?¡±


    Qiao raised an eyebrow slightly and asked back: ¡°You know?¡±


    Qiao Yi: ¡°He is the most powerful hacker in the world. The gap between his hacking skills and the second best is like a cliff.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°The previous number two indeed was.¡±


    Qiao Yi: ¡°Previous? Did number two change to someone else?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Yes.¡±


    Changed to your Qin brother.


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Why bring this up? Yearn for it?¡±


    Qiao Yi: ¡°My ssmates were all talking about this. Don¡¯t your ssmates chat about it too, sis? You also understand hacking skills. Haven''t you heard of hacker X?¡±

 Chapter 256: The Computer Plan, Joe: Win the prize to Sack

    <h4>Chapter 256</h4>


    Huo Chengdong inexplicably popped up and highly admired: ¡°Hacker? Little brother, are you preparing to fight Hanxi University next door?¡±


    Qiao Ying asked Qiao Yi: ¡°Fight what?¡±


    Huo Chengdong was quicker to speak, answering on behalf of Qiao Yi: ¡°Sister Ying, you haven¡¯t heard yet? Theputerpetition!¡±


    ¡°There are two reasons. First,st year in the basketball game, those grandsons from Hanxi were too badly abused by Sister Ying, so they want to regain face this year.¡±


    ¡°Second, it''s still because of Sister Ying. You are now the promotional image for Capital University¡¯s admissions brochure. In previous years, Hanxi was always trying to poach students from us, but they definitely can''t do it this year, so they came up with thisputerpetition to try to salvage things."


    Qiao Ying looked at Qiao Yi: ¡°Are you going to participate?¡±


    Qiao Yi smiled shyly: ¡°It doesn¡¯t seem like the freshmen have a spot. Besides, there¡¯s a mixed-race guy among Hanxi¡¯s new freshmen who has lived abroad. I heard he had some hacker master teach him a lot, so he¡¯s probably pretty good. I¡¯m no match for him. The school is also quite cautious about this. A lot of juniors and seniors have signed up and are stillpeting for spots."


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Hacker master teacher? As skilled as a hacker?¡±


    Qiao Yi had no doubt: ¡°That¡¯s impossible.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Qin Hanyue and I haven''t taught you less. Not evenpeting yet you¡¯re already chickening out. Boys gotta have some momentum, it''s good for your health."


    In this regard, Qiao Yi did have quite some talent. Qiao Ying knew his current level wasn¡¯t bad.


    Of course he couldn''tpare with real hackers.


    Huo Chengdong: ¡°Sister Ying is right. We gotta teach those Hanxi grandsons that don¡¯t know their ce a lesson. Looking to be abused, might as well give them what they came asking for."


    Qiao Yi: ¡°Then sister, are you signing up?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°You go.¡±


    Huo Chengdong: ¡°Don¡¯t do that Sister Ying, give it your best! Wouldn¡¯t it be great if brother and sister went into battle together? From what those Hanxi grandsons were bragging about, that mixed breed definitely isn¡¯t as good as you.¡±


    Huo Chengdong had witnessed Qiao Ying¡¯s precision maneuvers before. He wouldn¡¯t be able to learn those sleights of hand if he practiced his whole life.


    Qiao Ying casually showed mercy: ¡°Can¡¯t bully others too much.¡±


    Huo Chengdong smiled awkwardly: ¡°Kinda gives me the creeps hearing that from Sister Ying¡¯s mouth.¡±


    After Huo Chengdong left, Qiao Yi quietly asked Qiao Ying: ¡°Sis, that thing with Xiao Hest time that paralyzed the entire inte, was it Brother Qin who got someone to do it?¡±


    Or did Qin Hanyue take action personally?


    Qiao Yi didn¡¯t even consider that it could have been Qiao Ying¡¯s doing. He knew Qiao Ying was skilled withputers, but she had only started learning in herst year of high school.


    Even if she secretly studied more, time would still limit her.


    No matter how talented, it couldn¡¯t be that freakish right?


    It wasn¡¯t just hacking one or two systems, the entire country was shaken. The government was probably alerted too.


    His ssmates all said so back then.


    It wasn¡¯t something one or two people could pull off.


    Considering Qin Hanyue¡¯s capabilities and age, it was more probable. Although he didn¡¯t know Qin Hanyue''s true capabilities, he was definitely formidable.


    Maybe on par with professional hackers.


    Qiao Ying: ¡°What¡¯s your guess?¡±


    Qiao Ying¡¯s seemingly smiling but not smiling expression left Qiao Yi confused.


    Qiao Yi still went to sign up in the end.


    A freshman who had just started learning aboutputers defeated a bunch of upperssmen to qualify for thepetition spot.


    Qiao Yi first showed his talent in Capital University.


    President Zhang saidpetition came second, friendship first.


    He chatted amiably with Hanxi¡¯s president. Brotherly love.


    But after sending off Hanxi¡¯s president, with whom he had a love-hate rtionship, he immediately went to find Qiao Ying, hoping she would shine glory on the school.


    It had to be said,petitive spirit was still quite strong despite his age.


    Hearing that Qiao Yi qualified, Zhang Chengyong felt relieved.


    He figured since the sister was so formidable, the brother couldn¡¯t be too shabby either. At least they wouldn¡¯t lose too badly.


    Apparently Zhang Chengyong had also heard about Hanxi having an impressive new student.


    Thepetition location was at Hanxi University next door.


    A lot of Capital University students went to cheer Qiao Yi on thatpetition day.


    Since the two schools were close, Qiao Ying didn¡¯t go.


    She sent Sack to apany him.


    It was Qiao Yi¡¯s first timepeting in such a bigpetition.


    The mor from the stands instantly piled on the pressure.


    Sack: ¡°What¡¯s there to be nervous about.¡±


    Before Qiao Yi could respond, an arrogant male voice cut in mockingly: ¡°Daydreaming without sparing his tongue.¡±


    A mixed-race guy walked past Qiao Yi, bumping his shoulder. He rushed ahead of Qiao Yi with hisputer, the first to get on stage.


    The arrogant words didn¡¯te from that mixed-race guy, but from hisckey. That mixed-race guy didn¡¯t even nce at Qiao Yi, acting all high and mighty.


    Sack frowned, directing unfriendly gazes their way.


    He didn¡¯t know if it was intentional or not, but Hanxi chose to host aputerpetition in an indoor basketball court.


    This was probably the mentality that they fell here so they will climb back up from here. Regaining the face they lost here.


    "Brother, go for it!"


    Outside the basketball court, Huo Chengdong held up a big red banner in his hand, yelling at the top of his lungs even louder than those holding horns next to him. His neck veins strained from the effort, single-handedly rivaling a whole cheer squad.


    Qiao Yi was "moved to the point" of lowering his head.


    There were four participants on each side sitting apart, randomly seated. A countdown clock was in the middle.


    Qiao Yi sat at the furthest edge, also the only freshman among the four from Capital University. The other three were upperssmen.


    Thepetition rules were simple. Both sides had a time limit to give problems to the other side, find loopholes, patch up loopholes.


    After both sides finished setting problems, they would be randomly redistributed to the opposing side.


    The equipment underwent professional inspection before the start of thepetition.


    Within the time limit, Qiao Yi finished writing a string of buggy code. After that he randomly received code from the opposing side.


    He didn¡¯t match up with that mixed-race guy in the first round. Qiao Yi sessfully advanced. This round eliminated the two students who failed or took the longest time.


    There were three pairs left on stage.


    Keyboard cking sounds filled thepetition venue as things heated up.


    The spectators held their breaths.


    Qiao Yi hadn¡¯t matched up with that mixed-race guy yet. He kept advancing through superior capabilities, killing his way into the finals. He finally encountered that mixed-race guy.


    Only Qiao Yi and that mixed-race guy were left on stage, one-on-one.


    The Capital University students were ted to see it was the freshman who made it to the finals to face off against that mixed-race guy.


    Thanks to his superior looks and status as Qiao Ying¡¯s brother, Qiao Yi drew attention from day one of enrollment.


    On the forums, on the confession walls, he had a ce.


    His ssmates tried hard to get to know him even if they didn¡¯t want to.


    The Capital University students cheered hard for Qiao Yi, figuring since sister Qiao Ying was so outstanding, the brother must have hidden depths too.


    It was obvious both sides kept their ultimate moves for the very end. After exchanging custom problems and solutions, the silent battle began.


    Seeing Qiao Yi¡¯s code, the mixed-race guy disdainfully sneered.


    In the previous three rounds, that mixed-race guy was always the first to finish among the participants. His speed was staggeringpared to the rest.


    After getting the opposing side¡¯s code, Qiao Yi knew the gap between himself and that mixed-race guy. He was no match.


    The mixed-race guy slowly cked on the keyboard, not even lifting his head to arrogantly state: ¡°Might as well quit now instead of embarrassing yourself.¡±

 Chapter 257: Sark was furious and almost got into a fight; Qiao Ying: Who Touched Her computer

    <h4>Chapter 257</h4>


    "Don''t let him affect you, keep at it," the defeated seniors encouraged Qiao Yi.


    Qiao Yi ignored the other side''s provocation and ced his hands on the keyboard to carefully search for vulnerabilities.


    Gradually, Qiao Yi lost his sense of direction and thoughts, and became somewhat at a loss on how to proceed. Fine sweat beaded on his forehead.


    Looking at that mixed-race guy, he waspletely rxed.


    Qiao Yi concentrated his efforts and racked his brains when he suddenly heard the other say, "It''s over."


    Qiao Yi was stunned and turned to look. The man had turned hisputer screen to face him, then crossed his arms and looked at him with eyes full of disdain.


    "Did we lose?"


    "It seems the rumors are not exaggerated. This mixed-race guy really is quite capable. His hacker master wouldn''t happen to be X, would he?"


    "Like hell, how could hacker X take on disciples? And take on this kind of cocky one? Don''t insult my vision of a god among men."


    "Right, hacker X would take on hacker Y at best. This little punk doesn''t amount to shit. He just throws his weight around at school."


    "To actually lose, although I was mentally prepared, it''s still such a shame. I thought Qiao Yi could do it."


    "He already did very well. The other guy''s only a freshman and he''s already better than three seniors."


    In the stands,


    Capital University students sighed andmented while Hanxi exhaled in relief and loudly cheered their victory.


    Qiao Yi just stared at the other guy for two seconds before continuing to operate hisputer, unaffected by the stands.


    Seeing Qiao Yi''s actions, the mixed-race guy sneered coldly, "Don''t waste your energy embarrassing yourself here. You won''t find it."


    Qiao Yi''s hands kept moving. "There is no shame in defeat; only failing to recognize when you''ve met your match is true failure."


    The mixed-race guy retorted, "Still not admitting defeat even when the coffin is right in front of you. Dressing up inability to lose in nice terms like perseverance - that''s what I hate most about you Chinese."


    Sack warned coldly, "Shut up, stop distracting him."


    The mixed-race guy looked towards Sack not far behind Qiao Yi, then stood up and disdainfully said, "Did I say anything wrong? Everyone knows the level of Chineseputer skills ranks at the bottom globally."


    The mixed-race guyughed and held up his little finger.


    "Damn, I really want to rush up there and punch that guy."


    "Even though he''s from the same school, he insulted my homnd. I can''t stand it!" The spectators were furious.


    Huo Chengdong furled up his banner. "Fuck off, watch that dirty mouth. Old goat farting arrogantly. Mongrel, where''d you get that superiorityplex from? You''re of Chinese descent from South Africa, right? Not yellow or ck enough, damn you. Your ancestors wouldn''t even recognize you. If China is so unbearable, why the hell are you studying here? If you look down on us that much, go find a knife and drain the Chinese blood from your body, bitch. Arrogant old hen climbing onto the roof. Who the fuck do you think you are?"


    The mixed-race guy''s face turned ugly from Huo Chengdong''s lengthy string of curses, not understanding some parts but knowing they were definitely extremely offensive.


    He gritted his teeth and taunted, "This May, when your China''sworks were paralyzed, causing huge economic losses nationwide and not one person could solve it, the whole world found out about that joke!"


    Huo Chengdong: "So what if they know? You do it? Have the ability to paralyzeworks nationwide? That was caused by Chinese entrepreneur Qin Hanyue. A pure blood."


    Mixed-race: "Humph. So capable? Is he on the global hacker list? Of the top ten, I know of none that are Chinese. Trash is trash."


    Sack: "I told you to stop distracting him!"


    Sack''s face was cold, his eyes fierce with killing intent. Compared to his earlier warning, this time it was clearly an angry roar.


    The mixed-race guy was a little scared by Sack but still defiantly said, "Sore loser shouldn''t havee topete. Garbage!"


    Sack reached his limit of tolerance. Consumed by rage, without another word he clenched his fist and rushed at the mixed-race guy.


    Not one to back down easily either, they were both hot-blooded youths - things escted as soon as they made contact.


    The scene descended into chaos.


    Qiao Yi was frightened and immediately stood to stop Sack.


    Huo Chengdong also hurried to help. "Hey, hey, hey, Sack, Sack, don''t be impulsive, no fighting allowed!"


    Huo Chengdong dragging Sack - this familiar scene gave him an odd feeling, like something wasn''t right.


    He soon realized what was off - his act was stolen?


    Wasn''t he the one who was supposed to lose his temper and want to fight while others held him back? Wasn''t this his home turf?


    He never expected there''de a day he had to y peacemaker.


    Didn''t look like it, but this Sack had a worse temper than him!


    Hmm, he liked that.


    "Student, calm down. This isn''t the ce to brawl," the teachers hurriedly pulled them apart and admonished Sack.


    The friendlypetition that was going so well had degraded into a brawl.


    They all pitched in effort to get the situation under control.


    Qiao Yi pulled Sack back and apologetically said to him, "The prize is gone."


    Sack didn''t respond. He stepped forward two paces to take Qiao Yi''sputer and simply said, "Let''s go back."


    Then he strode off.


    After avenging his previous humiliation, Hanxi University President was the first to rush over to Capital University President Zhang Chengyong, grinning ear to ear.


    Zhang Chengyong heard Capital lost. Guessing Hanxi President came to gloat, he was already prepared to go home when the old fe managed to block him at the door.


    Zhang Chengyong brewed some tea and amiably congratted Hanxi President.


    But right then, something happened at Capital University.


    The Department Head rushed in looking anxious with aptop, saying urgently, "Trouble, big trouble!"


    Seeing Hanxi President there, Department Head immediately shut his mouth.


    Zhang Chengyong asked: "What''s the matter?"


    It was a major incident, the situation was urgent, so Department Head didn''t care that Hanxi President was present. Capital University''s reputation would be damaged.


    He showed Zhang Chengyong the glitchingptop, "Our schoolwork got attacked by an unknown source. Campuswork, forums, databases, repositories - everything''s gone wrong. Especially the research buildings, those data may leak!"


    Zhang Chengyong was shocked to hear this. His expression changed, "Hurry find the tech team! Called the cops?"


    As one of China''s top institutions, Capital University''swork system was provided by the government and was like an imprable fortress.


    It had never been breached before.


    Misfortunese in threes.


    Qiao Ying returned from the counselor''s office to theputerb and seeing her glitchingptop, swore under her breath, "Fuck."


    Who touched herputer?


    The culprits stood to the side. "Qiao...Qiao the campus belle, we didn''t mean it..."

 Chapter 258: Sack: You win back to Qiao Yi; Qiao Ying: Then play again

    <h4>Chapter 258</h4>


    Qiao Ying was bored and idle. She randomly selected an information building in a certain country using theputer in the micrputer room, and modified the building''s lighting control system. Regardless of the life and death of the technical staff of the building, she started ying Snake.


    This single action made the local government nervous.


    While she was ying, she was called by the counselor.


    Several male students thought Qiao Ying had finished her coursework and left. However, they were attracted by Qiao Ying''sputer and identally pressed a key, triggering a counterattack from the information building against the entire security system of Capital University.


    Due to the curiosity and carelessness of these male students, the security system of Capital University was nearly destroyed. When Qiao Ying returned, she immediately began repairing it.


    The male students discovered that all theputers in the micrputer room had ck screens, and their smartphones with campus cards were also affected.


    Not only the micrputer room but also the research and experimental teaching building, where the group of graduate students and mentors were, had the most intense reactions. Years of research results were almost lost.


    It was a terrifying situation, worse than the sky falling.


    The male students realized that they might have caused trouble and dared not speak. They stared at Qiao Ying, who was typing on the keyboard, but did not dare to ask.


    Capital University fell into a brief chaos but quickly returned to normal.


    Upon seeing this situation, Zhang Chengyong understood that it was not something ordinary technicians could solve. He immediately thought of seeking help and instructed the department head, "Find Qiao Ying," while taking out his cellphone.


    The department head, who had an anxious expression, was about to ask something when he suddenly noticed that theputer screen was working again. "Oh, it''s fixed," he said.


    The department head tapped on the keyboard, and there was no problem at all. "I''ll go and see what''s going on." He left while saying that.


    Principal Han of Hanxi University said, "Principal Zhang, the security system of your school is not good. The security system in Hanxi University was developed by a highly paid programmer from Russia who is a national treasure-level talent. If you need it, I can introduce you. It''s all for the sake of the children. We can''t be careless with their things."


    Zhang Chengyong, who had just lost a game and then became theughingstock in front of everyone, felt utterly embarrassed. "There''s something happening at my school. I have to go and take a look. I won''t entertain you," he said, wanting to quickly send the person away.


    However, Principal Han of Hanxi University, under the guise of concern, didn''t want to miss this opportunity to watch the excitement. Zhang Chengyong was in a dilemma, unsure of whether to stay or leave.


    Soon, the department head returned with theputer. "It''s all fine, none of the research data leaked," he said.


    At this moment, Qiao Ying appeared.


    "Qiao Ying, do you know about the attack on the security system of Capital University?" Zhang Chengyong thought Qiao Ying hade to inquire about the situation.


    Qiao Ying blinked and replied vaguely, "Oh, did you not call the police?"


    Upon hearing her words, Zhang Chengyong had a somewhat bad premonition and asked cautiously, "Qiao Ying, this has nothing to do with you, right?"


    With a guest present, Qiao Ying casually said, "Of course not."


    Then she walked over and sat down naturally.


    Lowering her voice, she said to Zhang Chengyong, "The security system of Capital University was attacked by hackers, and I discovered it immediately and tried to stop it."


    Zhang Chengyong thought it sounded a bit unbelievable.


    Qiao Ying then picked up her teacup, covering half of her face, and added, "I''ll be more careful next time."


    Zhang Chengyong widened his eyes and looked at her, "???"


    "What does it mean?"


    Qiao Ying wanted to say that it wasn''t entirely her fault. Those few guys were just too careless, and theputer configuration in theputer room was too low.


    If it were her ownputer, the other side wouldn''t have been able to break through her firewall, let alone trace her.


    Zhang Chengyong asked, "So what exactly happened?"


    Qiao Ying replied, "I''ve been hacked."


    Zhang Chengyong felt a lump in his throat and was shocked deep inside.


    The security system at Capital University was provided by the government. If they were indeed hacked, it showed the strength of the hacker, and it also revealed the capabilities of Qiao Ying, who defeated the hacker.


    Zhang Chengyong suddenly thought, could it be that Qiao Ying was personally involved in the nationwidework paralysis incident in May?


    Suppressing the storm of astonishment in his heart, Zhang Chengyong whispered, "Qiao, although I''ve always been curious about yourputer skills, I didn''t want to witness your abilities in this way."


    It almost gave him a heart attack.


    Qiao Ying said, "Aspensation, I will strengthen the security system and firewall at Capital University."


    Principal Han Xi observed Qiao Ying while listening to the private conversation between the two of them.


    Ever since Qiao Ying entered, Principal Han Xi had been staring at her. At first nce, he recognized her as the student who had caused the whole Hanxi University to lose facest year.


    Because of Qiao Ying, they had theputerpetition this year.


    Principal Han Xi said, "So you must be Qiao Ying?"


    Qiao Ying nced at him and her phone vibrated at that moment. She checked it and saw that it was a call from Sack.


    Qiao Ying answered the call, "What''s up?"


    Sack hesitated and stammered, "Are you... busy?"


    Qiao Ying replied, "Not busy."


    After a moment of silence on the other end, Sack suddenly said, "Can you win back Qiao Yi for me?"


    Qiao Ying raised an eyebrow, "Lose in apetition?"


    Teasing him, Qiao Ying said, "Sure, just call me."


    After struggling for a while, Sack replied with a touch of emotion, "He''s not my little brother, you know."


    And then he hung up.


    Qiao Ying couldn''t help but cry andugh. At this moment, from Principal Zhang''s address to this guest, she learned that this person was Principal Han Xi.


    So Qiao Ying asked, "Does our school have aputerpetition with Hanxi? Principal Zhang, why didn''t you let me participate?"


    ying the whole act, Qiao Ying nced at her phone as if she had just learned this news from it.


    Her words interrupted the conversation between the two principals.


    Zhang Chengyong was about to say, "Didn''t I let you participate? I almost knelt down begging you."


    Qiao Ying gave him a look,


    Zhang Chengyong immediately understood and said, "It''s not likest year''s basketball game, Qiao, you were a bit too ruthless, it caused quite a psychological impact on Hanxi. We are neighbors, one family, harmony is most important. If you were to be sent again this year..."


    Zhang Chengyong looked at Principal Han Xi across from him and gestured, "Not appropriate, not appropriate. Principal Han, you''re getting older, and we should understand the importance of courtesy."


    Principal Han Xi couldn''t sit still and said, "What does that mean, Principal Zhang? Your words make me ufortable..."


    Qiao Ying: "Principal Zhang, you''re magnanimous, but my ssmates and I are not happy with this oue. If you let me participate, the result won''t be like this."


    Principal Han Xi immediately looked at Qiao Ying and said, "Young man, be careful with your words. My student has real abilities. If you don''t believe it, we canpete again."


    Then he turned to Zhang Chengyong and said, "Although this is a friendly match, the most important thing in apetition is to give it your all. Not doing so is disrespectful to the opponent. Are you looking down on us, Hanxi University?"


    Principal Zhang apologized, "Principal Han, please don''t be angry. It''s just... I didn''t handle things properly."


    Principal Han Xi said, "Enough talk. Let''s have a rematch. I want Capital University to lose and ept it wholeheartedly."


    Zhang Chengyong nced at Qiao Ying secretly.


    Seeing Qiao Ying nodding, Zhang Chengyong immediately agreed.


    Qiao Ying said, "This matchcks enthusiasm without some stakes. Last year''s basketball game, the bets were not very tasteful."


    As soon as the basketball game was mentioned, Principal Han Xi''s face turned sour.


    Everyone in the major universities knew that the students from Hanxi University lost so badly that they almost lost their dignity, returning to Hanxi University naked, chanting "Capital University is the best." They even almost got caught by the traffic police on the way back.


    For over a month after that, Principal Han Xi had nightmares every day and couldn''t lift his head in front of other university principals.


    Zhang Chengyong looked at Qiao Ying and wondered, "What is he up to again?"


    Principal Han Xi''s tone wasn''t very pleasant, "What kind of tasteful enthusiasm do you want, students?"

 Chapter 261: Qiao Ying: Hacker list no Chinese Sorry to tell you more than one; official announced

    <h4>Chapter 261</h4>


    Five minutes had passed, and Leizi had only typed two keystrokes.


    Ten minutes had gone by, and Leizi''s fingers were frozen on the keyboard.


    Fifteen minutes had ticked away, and Leizi didn''t move an inch. The room waspletely silent as all eyes watched Leizi, who was drenched in sweat.


    Leizi kept swallowing saliva. His mind was nk as he started hitting the keyboard randomly like a headless fly.


    After two to three minutes, Leizi seemed to suddenly dete. The tense energy left his body all at once.


    He finally gave up.


    He slumped back in his chair, hisplexion ashen. He panted roughly for air, looking exhausted. Bean-sized beads of sweat slid from his forehead into his eyes, stinging them.


    Principal Han Xi''s heart sank to the bottom.


    They had lost.


    Leizi looked at Qiao Ying across from him, his eyes full of unwillingness.


    "How...how long have you been learningputer science?" He tried to find an excuse that he could ept for his defeat.


    But Qiao Ying annoyingly replied, "I only started getting intoputers in high school."


    Qin Hanyue in the audienceughed out loud.


    Qin Yan thought: What a heartless killer! I''ll write this down in my little diary: Today is a nice sunny day, and my heartless idol is as steady as ever.


    This is such a good chance to reveal her hacker identity and shock them to death!


    Qin Yan really wanted to see that.


    In the not-so-distant future, when Qin Yan looked back on this moment, she would only think: This was too small a stage to be worth her idol revealing such an amazing secret.


    Leizi lost control of his emotions and yelled, "That''s impossible!"


    Qiao Ying said, "The little boy Ipeted against recently is my brother. He started learning aboutputers in 10th grade. That''s just one summer vacation''s worth of serious study."


    The only reason Qiao Yi lost was because he startedte. Give him another summer vacation with her and Qin Hanyue as mentors, and he would have no problem thoroughly beating that punk.


    Such truth was a heavy blow to Leizi, who had been exposed toputers since childhood and even found a formidable master to teach him.


    Qiao Ying suddenly felt a whim: "Who''s your master?"


    Leizi said, "You''re not qualified to know!"


    Whether Qiao Ying was qualified or not, he knew very clearly in his heart.


    Although he had looked down on her before the match, he had not been careless or arrogant.


    He had gone all out with that code.


    Yet Qiao Ying had easily found loopholes within minutes and fixed them at a skill level far above his own, and with just one hand! What he didn''t know was that Qiao Ying hadn''t even tried.


    Qiao Ying didn''t care. "Alright then. It''s not like it could be Hacker X or Y anyway."


    When he heard the legendary hacker''s name, Leizi''s heart jolted in shock. "You know them?" His gaze fixed intensely on Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying nodded slightly. "We''re quite familiar."


    "School beauty Qiao Ying knows Hacker X? For real? That''s the Hacker X!"


    "Hey, don''t just casually dismiss Hacker Y. Although he''s new, he''s also first-ss,manding the admiration of veteran hacking masters!"


    "Maybe she''s lying about the others, but I believe School Beauty Qiao Ying..."


    "Can anyone tell me who Hacker X and Hacker Y are? Are they really that good? And which two ordinary friends of School Beauty Qiao Ying are they?"


    "It''s like School Beauty Qiao Ying has friends on both sides of thew."


    "More than just good - they''re legendary, the gods in the minds of countless tech nerds, programmers and hackers! I''m talking about Hacker X. Hacker Y doesn''t matter."


    Qin Yan thought: Quite familiar? Is that considered very familiar? One is herself, the other she has kissed - such intimate rtionships! Her BS skills are as good as ever.


    I should also write in my diary - my idol won''t reveal her secret identity.


    Leizi looked at Qiao Ying in shocked awe.


    Qiao Ying said, "I heard you were mocking how there isn''t a single Chinese hacker in the global top ten?"


    She slowly stood up. "I regret to inform you that there is more than one."


    With one line, she stirred the spirit of all the young people present.


    Leizi was horrified. What did she mean?


    Could Hacker X be Chinese? Or Hacker Y?


    Or...both?! Thinking of that possibility, Leizi''s legs grew weak.


    When Qiao Ying spoke, a small minority of male students exploded.


    "What does that mean? Hacker X is from our China?"


    "Is she really familiar with Hacker X?"


    "Damn, although I don''t know this Hacker X, hearing that makes my blood boil!"


    Zhang Chengyongughed. "Principal Han, I''ll take that dorm building. I''m really looking forward to newpetitions next year, any field is good!"


    Principal Han Xi: "..."


    Leizi lost. The moment the results were announced, the entire audience roared and cheered, the noise almost blowing the roof off.


    Principal Han Xi and the other leaders looked towards the excited audience. They saw the Hanxi students were no less excited than the Capital University students.


    For a time, it was hard to tell Hanxi students apart from Capital University students.


    Although very annoyed, given this nationalistic spirit...what more could they say?


    "Sis Qiao, you''re so awesome!" Huo Chengdong rushed up first.


    A group surrounded Qiao Ying, celebrating.


    Principal Han Xi couldn''t stand watching the celebration. He turned to leave and discovered Qin Hanyue standing outside the basketball court.


    He rubbed his eyes in disbelief before daring to confirm: "Oh, Master Qin, Master Qin the Third!"


    He swirled over to Qin Hanyue like the wind. "What wind blew you here today without notice? You should have told me you wereing!"


    Qin Hanyue indifferently said, "I came to watch thepetition."


    "Watch thepetition?" Principal Han Xi was puzzled. Following Qin Hanyue''s gaze, he looked at Qiao Ying surrounded by people.


    Qin Hanyue dismissed the others with a few words, then walked towards Qiao Ying.


    "Sis Qiao, Sis Qiao, that coffee bean''s dumbfounded! He runs his mouth here, mouthing off nonsense, courting death-" Huo Chengdong was speaking spiritedly when he did a double take. There was suddenly another person next to them, giving him a tremendous shock. He nearly dropped the banner in his hand.


    Qin Hanyue smiled faintly. "Congrattions."


    Did he really not know if it was worth congratting? Though Qiao Ying nodded on the surface in response.


    With Qin Hanyue''s arrival, the others subconsciously moved away, distancing themselves from him while standing closer to Qiao Ying.


    Qin Hanyue said, "Shall we go?"


    Qiao Ying took herptop. "Let''s go."


    Tens of thousands of eyes on the stands and basketball court stared at the two below.


    They saw Qin Hanyue naturally take Qiao Ying''sptop. Then, in front of everyone, he held her hand and they left side by side.


    The atmosphere across the entire stadium exploded again, apanied by waves of unrestrained screaming. The girls went mad.


    "They held hands! This is real!"


    "My ship is official! I''m going crazy!"


    "It''s officially announced! Put it top headline!"


    "School Beauty Qiao..." The Capital University male students and newly infatuated Hanxi male students had their hearts broken.


    A Hanxi female student asked, "Sisters, share some resources. Can I still get on this ship?"


    Huo Chengdong dumbly watched their retreating figures and muttered in disbelief, "Sis Qiao and Qin Hanyue are together?!"


    His tone grew increasingly incredulous and unable to ept as he immediately looked to Qiao Yi for confirmation.


    Before Qiao Yi could say anything, Sack took her away.


    A dazed Huo Chengdong could only look to Xu Zhiyi and the others. However, they didn''t want to answer his question either.


    Xiao He stood in ce, gazing at the two people''s departing backs.


    In the car,


    Being stared at by Qin Hanyue made Qiao Ying want to curse. She inexplicably asked, "Something wrong?"


    She then heard Qin Hanyue ask, "Just quite familiar?"


    Hearing the trace of grievance in his tone, Qin Yan felt a chill.


    She thought: Master Qin, although my idol is more steady than me, she''s still just a young teen girl. Can you please not bully such a young girl or be so petty?

 Chapter 262: Qin Hanyu: I want the title, it is my hypocrisy; Qiao Ying: The next kiss to inform you

    <h4>Chapter 262</h4>


    Qin Hanyue: "Is it just quite familiar?"


    Qiao Ying nced at him: "Don''t make something out of nothing."


    She had just said she was quite familiar with Hacker Y. This bastard publicly held her hand right after, silently confirming the rtionship between them.


    He really knew how to take advantage of the situation without letting her suffer any loss.


    After all, no one knew he was Hacker Y, but they all recognized him as Qin Hanyue. He was really taking advantage.


    Although she was already used to Qiao Ying¡¯s coldness and indifference, and knew she was insensitive, Qin Hanyue did not expect to get any good response. He simply wanted to tease her, but he did not expect such a heart-piercing reply.


    Usually she would at least pretend for him, but this time there was not even a perfunctory response.


    What''s more, it was in front of her subordinates. She really gave him no face.


    Of course, whether or not he took advantage, he knew very well, but this old fox would not admit it.


    So Qin Hanyue shamelessly said: "It is indeed too early to talk about naming our rtionship. I was being melodramatic."


    Naming, melodramatic.


    Every word in this sentence, including the tone, seemed to be poking at Qin Yan''sugh point.


    Who could hold back theirughter when they heard the dignified Master Qin say: I want a formal rtionship, I was being melodramatic.


    The funniest thing was Qiao Ying¡¯s sentence "Don¡¯t make something out of nothing."


    Qin Yan tried hard not tough, his expression twisted: Still have to be Miss Qiao to deal with Master Qin hahaha! She really is his idol.


    Qiao Ying looked at him: "......"


    Qin Hanyue lowered his voice and said to her: "This car has a partition. If possible, next time remember to close the door when we talk."


    Hearing this, Qiao Ying nced at Qin Yan in front who was holding in hisugh.


    Her expression was as cold as ever, bluntly exposing him: "I don''t think your intentions are that simple."


    "Pfft¡ª¡ª" Qin Yan really could not hold back hisugh.


    He thought, even if Master Qin beat him violently now, he still could not hold back. This was too hrious.


    Qin Hanyue unpleasantly asked Qin Yan: "Do you have something to say?"


    Qin Yan held in hisugh and squeezed out words from his gritted teeth with difficulty: "......Sorry haha......"


    The involuntary "haha" frightened Qin Yan silly. Theugh that he thought he absolutely could not hold back was held back in an instant.


    Alright, he was afraid of Master Qin deep in his bones.


    Qin Hanyue: "......"


    He looked out of the car window silently.


    He did not notice Qiao Yingughing unkindly beside him.


    Qiao Yi sent a message: ¡¾Sis, do you really know Hacker X and Hacker Y?¡¿


    Qiao Ying nced at the man next to her who was facing the window not knowing what he was thinking, and edited a reply: ¡¾Want to see Hacker Y?¡¿


    Qiao Yi: ¡¾Yes, can I?¡¿


    Qiao Ying turned on the camera and took a picture of Qin Hanyue to send over.


    Holding his phone, Qiao Yi nervously waited.


    Hackers were all mysterious people, especially Hacker Y who was a top level hacker. Qiao Yi was worried that his phone firewall was not strong enough to expose this mysterious expert.


    His heart was racing.


    Seeing Qiao Yi suddenly be nervous, Sack who was escorting him back to school looked at Qiao Yi¡¯s phone subconsciously.


    Before Sack could ask,


    Qiao Yi suddenly shouted at his phone: ¡°Ah? Brother Qin?¡±


    Looking at the photo of Qin Hanyue sent by Qiao Ying, Qiao Yi was stunned. Hacker Y was Brother Qin?


    This truth seemed quite eptable.


    Sack: ¡°What are you doing?¡±


    Qiao Yi: ¡°......Ah? Nothing.¡±


    Sensing Qiao Ying''s actions, Qin Hanyue turned to look at her and uncertainly asked: ¡°Taking a picture of me?¡±


    He asked rather cautiously, afraid that Qiao Ying would say he was narcissistic and give Qin Yan moreughing material.


    Qiao Ying directly handed her phone to him.


    Qin Hanyue took it and read the chat between the siblings.


    At this time Qiao Yi sent another message: ¡¾Then Hacker X......¡¿


    Qiao Yi had clearly guessed something but was not sure.


    Qin Hanyue held her phone and asked Qiao Ying, ¡°Can I reply?¡±


    Qiao Ying took a look, hesitated, and just reminded: ¡°Be more careful.¡±


    Be more careful?


    This made Qin Hanyue stop the bold words in his heart.


    Holding Qiao Ying''s phone, he thought about it, then edited the message: ¡¾Right next to me now¡¿


    Qiao Yi who had boldly guessed that Hacker X might be Qiao Ying looked at this reply, and had not understood it.


    Hacker X was with my sister?


    That''s not normal, is it? Hacker X became famous more than eight years ago. How old was my sister then? It was impossible for it to be her.


    Then came another message from Qiao Ying: ¡¾I¡¯m your Brother Qin¡¿


    Looking at the two messages, Qiao Yi was confused for two seconds before reacting ¡ª¡ª the messages were sent by Brother Qin using my sister''s phone.


    That means Hacker X was with Brother Qin.


    Then it was......


    Qiao Yi was so shocked that he gasped. His eyes widened.


    Hacker X was my sister? This...this was unbelievable.


    Was the information he knew wrong? Hacker X did not be famous more than eight years ago. Or was my sister really a freak genius.


    Qiao Ying took back her phone that Qin Hanyue returned and took a look.


    This guy had really said it.


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°Why do you look troubled?¡±


    Qiao Ying sent Qiao Yi a message: ¡¾Keep it a secret¡¿


    Then indifferently said: ¡°Mr. Qin really misses no opportunity to get close to me.¡±


    Qin Hanyue shamelessly: ¡°Naturally.¡±


    Thisputerpetition with all the dignity of Peking University at stake ended perfectly with Qiao Ying¡¯s crushing defeat of Leizi, winning for Peking University again.


    The students watching the live broadcast on screens regretted not going to watch it live.


    Compared to thispetition, what students cared about equally was Qin Hanyue publicly taking Qiao Ying away.


    The poprity of this matter had even exceeded that of thepetition.


    The heat continued to rise without falling until Monday.


    Upon seeing Qiao Ying, the topic exploded again.


    Huo Chengdong picked up Qiao Ying¡¯s front desk and sat down with a serious face: ¡°Sis Qiao Ying, are you and Qin Hanyue really together?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Just held hands.¡±


    This reply was unexpected for Huo Chengdong. Hisck of experience was evident from his shocked expression: ¡°So casual? Is he scum or are you scum?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Does it make a difference?¡±


    Huo Chengdong: ¡°It makes a huge difference! If you¡¯re scum to him, I¡¯ll fully support you. But if he¡¯s scum to you... Anyway you can¡¯t be seduced by that old man''s looks.¡±


    Qiao Ying looked at him: ¡°Why not?¡±


    Huo Chengdong: ¡°Sis Qiao Ying, do you have visual association?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Do you have any objections?¡±


    Huo Chengdong: ¡°No objections.¡±


    Huo Chengdong was veryplicated. After a long while, unwilling to give up, he tentatively tried asking again: ¡°Sis Qiao Ying, it¡¯s still just at the hand-holding stage, right?¡±


    Although their rtionship had long been ambiguous.


    But if possible, Huo Chengdong just wanted Qiao Ying to use Qin Hanyue as a boy toy.


    If Qiao Ying really got together with Qin Hanyue, just thinking that there would be Qin Hanyue this housekeeper-gong at Qiao Ying¡¯s home in the future...how could he still happily fool around.


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Next time should I notify you to watch us kiss?¡±


    Huo Chengdong knelt down in defeat: ¡°You win.¡±


    He did not even dare imagine that scene, and crawled away scrambling.


    Watching Qin Hanyue kiss? Just kill him.

 Chapter 263: Qiao Ying: The whole Beijing University knows that I have an affair with Qin Han

    <h4>Chapter 263</h4>


    Xiaoyou were more interested in the rtionship between Qin Hanyue and Qiao Ying than thepetition itself. The only two people who were genuinely interested in thepetition were not students from Peking University or Huanxi University.


    The next day, the two of them came to Peking University.


    Qiao Ying went to the principal''s office, only to find those two guys from the 509 Supervision Bureau waiting for her.


    After yesterday''spetition, they didn''t find her home but waited until today toe to the school, hoping that Principal Zhang would put in a good word for them.


    Seeing Qiao Ying, Liang Feng enthusiastically came up to her.


    He thought to himself that he almost let her slip away.


    When Qiao Ying saved Cheng Yin''s words abroad, they actually went to Qin Hanyue to confirm the truth.


    As a result, Qin Hanyue admitted that he was the one who paralyzed the nationalwork. Their fantasy was instantly shattered.


    They didn''t have the ability to recruit Qin Hanyue into their department.


    They could only give up.


    They didn''t expect that in theputerpetition, Qiao Ying demonstrated her skills. Liang Feng immediately realized that they almost let Qiao Ying slip away.


    So they came looking for her again.


    Principal Zhang looked at Liang Feng, who was eager and sincere to Qiao Ying. He kept nodding his head in admiration.


    This was the 509 Supervision Bureau! Talents pursued by this department were hard toe by.


    Qiao Ying directly said, "Don''t bother me again."


    Then she left.


    Principal Zhang was stunned: She refused?


    Considering everything that had happened to Qiao Ying, it was not surprising at all.


    Even Qin San Ye had to try every means to pursue her.


    What was so great about the 509 Supervision Bureau?


    After a moment of bewilderment, Principal Zhang came back to his senses.


    When Liang Feng asked Principal Zhang for help, he refused: "I''m just a messenger. It''s not appropriate for me to interfere with students'' affairs."


    Liang Feng was reluctant to give up and went after Qiao Ying again.


    He chased her all the way to the bottom of the teaching building.


    Shamelessly, he offered generous terms.


    Just as Qiao Ying was about to lose her temper, Xiao He called her, "Qiao Ying."


    Xiao He walked over and looked at Liang Feng. Then he said to Qiao Ying, "It''s time for ss. Let''s go."


    "Hey..." Liang Feng had to stop in his tracks helplessly.


    The two walked towards the ssroom. Xiao He asked, "They want to recruit you into that Supervision Bureau again?"


    Qiao Ying: "Yeah."


    Then the conversation ended.


    Qiao Ying asked him, "How are you? Feeling better?"


    Xiao He told her, "I''m fine."


    Fine? Anyone could tell he was not.


    No one wanted to discuss their illness with peers of the opposite sex. So Xiao He changed the subject, "I haven''t congratted you yet."


    Qiao Ying: "Thank you."


    Xiao He turned his head and looked at Qiao Ying''s soft profile. After a brief silence, he asked, "Can I take you out for dinner tonight?"


    Before Qiao Ying could answer,


    Xiao He seemed afraid that she would refuse, and quickly added, "I heard a new restaurant opened near the school. It looks quite good."


    Qiao Ying: "Sure."


    Xiao He''s mouth twitched slightly as if he was smiling.


    After school, the two went to the restaurant.


    The restaurant was quite nice with an average spending of 500-600 RMB per person. With two people, it would cost over 1,000 RMB. Xiao He had part-time jobs both on and off campus, but 1,000 RMB was still too much for him to spend.


    Qiao Ying also noticed the new bruises and injuries on Xiao He''s arms.


    Since she met him, he had always been injured.


    Qiao Ying didn''t ask where those injuries came from.


    Holding the menu, she didn''t order cheap dishes to save him money but asked for a mid-range steak set.


    This unintentionally protected Xiao He''s self-esteem.


    Xiao He didn''t look at the menu. He just told the waiter, "I''ll have the same."


    While waiting for the food, Xiao He asked, "Do you know hackers?"


    Qiao Ying asked back, "Interested in this mysterious profession?"


    Xiao He: "No."


    After a moment of silence, he added, "Just trying to find a topic."


    Qiao Ying looked at him.


    He was looking at the street outside the floor-to-ceiling window. His side profile was thin and slightly tense. His eyshes fluttered. He probably noticed that Qiao Ying was looking at him, so he didn''t turn his head to look back at her.


    Qiao Ying said, "I don''t know much about psychotherapy. Whether this disease can be cured depends entirely on the patient''s mentality."


    Finally, Xiao He looked at her. His eyes grew increasingly hot. He stared into Qiao Ying''s eyes and nodded, "Um."


    Soon, the steak was served.


    From the corner of her eye, Qiao Ying saw Xiao He nce at the knife and fork in front of him. Then he secretly nced at her but didn''t move.


    Qiao Ying held the knife in her right hand and the fork in her left hand, and cut the steak.


    Xiao He followed and picked up his knife and fork.


    The dinner went by very quietly.


    After finishing eating, Xiao He got up to pay the bill. Then the two walked out of the restaurant, heading towards Qiao Ying''s neighborhood.


    They had almost finished catching up on lessons. Xiao He wanted Qiao Ying to teach himputer skills but hadn''t worked up the courage to ask.


    At this point, Qiao Ying said, "Being an ordinary programmer after graduation is quite stable. Are you interested in learning some other skills from me?"


    Xiao He immediately looked at her and nodded.


    He even asked, "Are you really going to start apany?"


    Qiao Ying smiled, "Maybe."


    Qiao Ying could feel that Xiao He''s mood had obviously changed.


    Under the moonlight, the two walked side by side.


    Suddenly, they both slowed down at the same time.


    They saw over twenty street punks walking towards them.


    The leader fixed his fierce eyes on Xiao He. He took out the cigarette in his mouth, spat on the ground, and looked ready to rush up and hack Xiao He to death.


    Xiao He stopped and grabbed Qiao Ying''s hand.


    Qiao Ying stopped as well.


    The next moment,


    Xiao He fled like crazy.


    Qiao Ying didn''t understand why he was running.


    "Damn it, chase them!" Those people started chasing them.


    On the street,


    the two were chased by a group of people.


    Xiao He didn''t give Qiao Ying a chance to speak and just kept running desperately.


    Those people chased relentlessly. They tried to intercept Qiao Ying and Xiao He from all directions. Finding the road ahead blocked, Xiao He could only change direction and keep running.


    In the end, they ran into a park. But those people chased in as well.


    After searching for a while without finding them, they left cursing.


    Meanwhile, Xiao He and Qiao Ying hid behind a tree about ten meters away.


    Seeing them leave, Xiao He''s tense body finally rxed.


    Then he realized they were standing very close to each other.


    Xiao He immediately let go of Qiao Ying and took half a step back. But somehow, he stopped and didn''t move back, maintaining that distance between them.


    Xiao He lowered his eyes and gazed at her.


    Thete summer night air felt a little stuffy.


    The next moment, he was pushed away by Qiao Ying.


    Xiao He stood there stiffly and awkwardly, not saying a word.


    Qiao Ying walked back.


    Xiao He followed behind her.


    Without following Qiao Ying to catch up on lessons, when they walked out of the park, facing Qiao Ying''s back, he said, "I''ll go back first."


    He left quickly without waiting for Qiao Ying''s response.


    Because of what happened that night, Xiao He had been avoiding her for the next few days. Even when they sat together to catch up on lessons, he deliberately avoided eye contact with her.


    Qiao Ying didn''t care, but others did.


    Ever since Qiao Ying started giving Xiao He remedial lessons until now when Qin Hanyue came to see her every night, she had been tutoring Xiao He.


    Even Instructor Hou who came to give Qiao Ying acupuncture was confused.


    With this scene between two men and one woman, Instructor Hou''s gaze and Qin Hanyue''s perception were apparent.


    That day,


    In front of Xiao He, Qin Hanyue asked Qiao Ying directly, "Still not finished catching up?"


    Qiao Ying: "Finished catching up, now teaching himputer skills."


    Qin Hanyue looked at both of them. After half a day, he dropped a line, "Then keep teaching him slowly. I''ll go first."


    Anyone could tell that Qin Hanyue was unhappy.


    Qiao Ying watched the entrance without saying a word.


    Until Xiao He opened his mouth, "Sorry."


    Qiao Ying looked at him with a t tone: "What are you apologizing for?"


    Xiao He tentatively said, "You and him..." Then he added on his own, "It''s because of me."


    Qiao Ying got up, "Remember to turn off the lights when you leave."


    Xiao He also got up and called Qiao Ying back when she went upstairs.


    "Qiao Ying."


    Qiao Ying turned around, "Yes?"


    Xiao He looked at her. He seemed hesitant and struggling before saying, "...I have something to tell you."


    Qiao Ying: "You''re not going to say you like me, are you?"


    Xiao He was stunned for a moment, but his eyes gradually became firm.


    Qiao Ying: "Can''t you see I''m having an affair with Qin Hanyue? The whole Peking University knows we''re a couple."

 Chapter 264: Qiao Ying: It is very exciting; Qin Han is more and more slag

    <h4>Chapter 264</h4>


    Xiao He: "Are you two together?"


    Qiao Ying thought for a moment: "I''m quite attracted to him."


    Xiao He: "So you don''t like him yet, let alone officially be a couple." There was a glimmer of hope in his eyes.


    He added: "Even if you do be official, it would just be amon romance, whether it goes anywhere is uncertain."


    Qiao Ying didn''t answer him. She said indifferently: "Let''s stop here today. The psychologist ising in a few days, get ready."


    Xiao He looked cheerful: "Okay."


    That day,


    Before Qiao Ying and Xiao He could leave, Qin Hanyue came first.


    It was Xiao He who opened the door for Qin Hanyue.


    As soon as the two met, the atmosphere instantly tensed up, sparks seemed to fly in the air.


    Not only were there night sses, but Xiao He was here in broad daylight too.


    Qin Hanyue''s face was slightly cold. He nced at Xiao He, walked straight past him into the vi, and saw Qiao Yinging down the stairs.


    He asked: "Going out?"


    Qiao Ying looked at him: "Yeah, did you need something?"


    Qin Hanyue was holding something. He walked over and put it on the table: "I brought you some fruit, grapes air-flown from Acklin."


    Qiao Ying: "Oh, anything else? I''m going out with Xiao He." She spoke tly.


    Xiao He stood quietly on the side watching the two.


    Perhaps because Qin Hanyue was visibly jealous the other night, but Qiao Ying didn''t react, causing some tension between them.


    Which man could remain indifferent and have absolute trust when seeing the woman he was ambiguous with entangled with another man under the same roof every day?


    Yet Qin Hanyue still lowered his stance and brought gifts to warm up the rtionship. It was clear he had quite deep feelings for Qiao Ying.


    But he didn''t expect the "third party" to be here again.


    Qin Hanyue: "May I ask what this is about?"


    Qin Yan: What is the situation today? Did the Third Master and Miss Qiao have a quarrel? How did this happen so suddenly?


    Qiao Ying looked at the mentally unsound Xiao He and hid his illness for him, saying: "It''s private."


    Qin Hanyue stared at Qiao Ying for a long time, took a deep breath.


    His tone remained gentle: "Is it urgent? If not, I''d like to talk with you."


    Qiao Ying: "I don''t have time now, next time."


    Qin Hanyue''s eyes darkened: "You have time for others, but not me."


    On the side, Qin Yan was greatly shocked: What exactly was going on? The Third Master is so arrogant today? Did he grow wings? How dare he speak to Miss Qiao like that?


    At this time, Xiao He said to Qiao Ying: "Just give me the address, I''ll go by myself."


    Qiao Ying didn''t respond to Xiao He, but told Qin Hanyue: "Xiao He and I have something important to do." Her brows showed slight impatience.


    In the end, she still said to Qin Hanyue: "Let''s talk in my room."


    Then she told Xiao He: "Wait for me."


    But Qin Hanyue said: "Let''s just talk here, I don''t think he needs to avoid this."


    Qiao Ying''s brows furrowed slightly, but she agreed: "Go ahead."


    Qin Hanyue asked her: "What is our rtionship?"


    Qiao Ying was a little speechless: "Mr. Qin, are you getting older and anxious to get married and have children? Why are you asking me about our rtionship again?"


    Qin Hanyue: "So when does Miss Qiao n to end this ambiguity between us? Or did you only intend for ambiguity from the start?"


    Qiao Ying: "Didn''t Mr. Qin quite enjoy this kind of interaction? Greed is not a good thing."


    The robot Qiao Yi slid over anxiously and pleaded to both Qiao Ying and Qin Hanyue: "Don''t fight, don''t fight, don''t fight."


    "Woof."


    The Fourth Master pushed away the mediating Qiao Yi, pushed it back into the room, and very skillfully closed the door. Then he hurried back to watch the show.


    Qin Hanyue''s face was expressionless: "What do you take me for?"


    Qiao Ying: "For marriage, Mr. Qin is indeed a very good choice, but I have no ns to marry. I understand Mr. Qin is older and anxious, but I hope Mr. Qin can also understand me. We haven''t known each other long. Mr. Qin is in too much of a hurry, putting me in a difficult position."


    "If Mr. Qin is willing, wait another 5 or 6 years. By then, my thoughts on marriage may be clearer."


    Such awful words.


    Qin Hanyue stared at her in a daze for a long time.


    Qiao Ying: "I''m free-spirited and hate being restrained. If Mr. Qin can''t handle it, we can go back to being friends."


    It was rare for Qin Hanyue to lose hisposure: "I never thought of restraining you."


    Qiao Ying looked at him, seeming somewhat remorseful.


    But she still stated clearly: "To me, love is not a necessity, at best a leisurely indulgence. As someone of Mr. Qin''s status, shouldn''t you be more clear-headed than me? Besides, didn''t you know from the start that I''m not a good woman?"


    Qin Hanyue: "What do these days together mean then?"


    Qiao Ying: "If you insist on forcing me to confirm a rtionship today, or marry you for life, I can only say sorry. I have many things of my own to do."


    Qin Hanyue looked at her for a long time without speaking.


    Qiao Ying: "I''ve made it quite clear. I think it''s better for Mr. Qin to go back and re-evaluate our rtionship after cooling down."


    Qin Hanyue''s face tightened. He seemed unable to ept this. He nced at Xiao He, then left inrge strides without a word.


    Qin Yan waspletely dumbfounded on the side.


    Who could tell him what just happened?


    Did the Third Master just get yed with emotionally?


    Because of this guy who had no money or power and didn''t look nearly as good as the Third Master?


    Where on earth did hee from?


    Qin Yan was truly at a loss. He stole a nce in the rearview mirror.


    Seeing the man''s expressionless face, this silent anger was more frightening than loud scolding or losing control of emotions.


    "Third...Third Master, did Miss Qiao reject you to avoid implicating you, likest time?" Qin Yan bravely spoke up.


    "After all, Miss Qiao''s enemies are from the shadows."


    No response from the back seat.


    Qin Yan swallowed: "Miss Qiao is still young. Marriage really is too early for her. Girls are naturally fickle, it''s very normal for a girl to change her mind daily."


    "Also, girls have those few bad days every month." Qin Yan kept making excuses.


    It was also to reassure himself.


    At this moment, Qiao Ying''s idol image was precarious in his heart.


    Yet Qin Hanyue still ignored him.


    Seeing them like this made Qin Yan even more upset than when he was dumped by a scumbag.


    The little seedling of the Third Master''s budding love, he was still waiting for it to grow tall and strong, but now it was going to be uprooted with a shovel!


    On the other side,


    Qiao Ying took Xiao He to see a psychologist.


    Xiao He looked at Qiao Ying''s calm profile as she drove with one hand, somewhat worried: "Offending him like this, will it cause trouble?"


    Qiao Ying didn''t speak.


    After driving through a red light, she finally responded: "We''re all adults. Besides, it''s not like he suffered any losses." Not finishing her sentence about interfering with her making friends...


    Seeing her unhappy, Xiao He didn''t speak further.


    But he was thinking about other things in his mind.


    Soon,


    the car arrived at a private hospital.


    Qiao Ying took Xiao He upstairs, where Cheng Jinyan was already waiting.

 Chapter 265: Break up; Cheng Jinyan: You are really unsuitable

    <h4>Chapter 265</h4>


    Cheng Jinyan was wearing a white doctor''s coat and pair of half-rimmed sses, transforming from Cheng Lawyer into Cheng Doctor.


    "Cheng Jinyan," Cheng Jinyan reached out his hand in a friendly manner.


    "Xiao He," Xiao He shook his hand.


    Qiao Ying said, "I''ll leave him to you."


    Cheng Jinyan looked at her and asked with concern, "What''s wrong? You don''t look too happy. Did something happen? Or is something on your mind?"


    Qiao Ying: "It''s nothing."


    Cheng Jinyan brought Xiao He into the consultation room, "Have a seat."


    He turned around to pour a ss of water for Xiao He, smiling, "Don''t be nervous. You''re Qiao Ying''s friend, which makes you my friend too."


    Holding the ss, Xiao He sat down on the chair and looked around thergely white consultation room with barely any color.


    "Qiao Ying doesn''t have many friends. You seem to be someone special to her." Cheng Jinyan sat down behind his desk.


    Xiao He: "Did she tell you about my situation?"


    Cheng Jinyan smiled faintly, "Which aspect? Your rtionship with her or your medical condition?"


    Xiao He: "Then it seems she told you about both."


    Cheng Jinyan: "Indeed she mentioned some things."


    Cheng Jinyan adopted a conversational approach to help the patient rx. He slowly entered the main topic, "Can you tell me your story?" Cheng Jinyan held a pen.


    A light breeze blew the white curtains. Xiao He looked at him, seemingly unsure where to begin. More so, he found it difficult to confide. He didn''t speak for a long time.


    The consultationsted three to four hours before the two finally left the room. Qiao Ying was still waiting where she had been sitting in the lounge area the whole time.


    Cheng Jinyan was surprised, "You''ve been waiting here the entire time?"


    Qiao Ying stood up, "How did it go?"


    The first consultation did not go well, let alone any psychological treatment. There was no progress at all.


    Cheng Jinyan could only say, "It''s fine, there''s no rush. This will be a long battle, we''ll do better next time." He spoke gently, trying to reassure Xiao He with a smile.


    Then he asked Qiao Ying, "Let''s go have a meal together?"


    Qiao Ying nodded.


    The three arrived at a restaurant.


    Cheng Jinyan and Qiao Ying chatted, "How have things been recently between you and Qin Hanyue? Any sparks flying?"


    He just had to mention the touchy subject.


    Qiao Ying: "Not great."


    Cheng Jinyan: "Hm?"


    Qiao Ying was a little annoyed, "He''s a bit too nosy."


    Cheng Jinyan: "Him? Or me?"


    Seeing that Qiao Ying didn''t answer him...


    Cheng Jinyan was relieved, "Looks like it''s not me then. Given your age gap and personalities... He''s more suited to a settled life with a wife and kids by the firece. You don''t fit that mold. Just staying friends works."


    Qiao Ying: "..."


    Cheng Jinyan then asked Xiao He, "Do you have a girlfriend, Xiao?"


    Xiao He nced at Qiao Ying and lowered his eyes, "No."


    Cheng Jinyan smiled, "With your looks and capabilities, you''ll have no shortage of prospects in the future."


    Xiao He: "Capable?"


    Cheng Jinyan: "Qiao Ying doesn''t befriend inferior people."


    After the meal, Qiao Ying drove Xiao He home.


    The night was lonely and quiet.


    In the vi, Qiao Ying ate grapes as she headed upstairs.


    Qin Yan had been sleepless all night, unable to ept that the OTP he shipped was destined to break up. In his mind, Qiao Ying was already the Third Madam of the Qin family.


    The blow was too much for even the young master to bear, let alone him.


    Qin Yan wanted to contact Qiao Ying but didn''t have the guts.


    The next day at lunchtime, Qiao Yi found Qiao Ying and saw that Xiao He was also there. Qiao Yi hesitated, wondering if he should avoid Xiao He.


    Qiao Ying asked him, "Have you eaten?"


    Qiao Yi: "Yes, I got off ss early today."


    Qiao Ying: "Did you want something from me?"


    Qiao Yi sat down beside Qiao Ying and lowered his voice, "Sis, did you and Uncle Qin have a fight?"


    Qiao Ying: "Did Qin Hanyue tell you that himself?"


    "Qiao Yi called and told me," andined that the fourth master had locked him up and asked him to help plead his case.


    Huo Chengdong yelled loudly, "A fight? Big sis Ying, did you really dump that scum?" His face was full of anticipation as he sat down opposite Qiao Ying, squeezing Xiao He aside.


    His eyes shone brightly like a dog that had spotted shit.


    Qiao Ying gave the ever timely Huo Chengdong a look, a little speechless: "Don''t you have a lot of sses to attend in your final year?"


    Huo Chengdong bared his white teeth, "That''s unimportant. My brother just said you and Qin Hanyue fought? That old man has guts picking a fight with you, big sis Ying."


    Qiao Ying: "It wasn''t really a fight, just got some things clear between us."


    Qiao Yi: "What things?"


    Qiao Ying: "Kids shouldn''t ask about these things."


    Huo Chengdong: "Big sis, I''m not a kid. Tell me about it."


    Qiao Ying: "You want to know that badly?"


    Huo Chengdong nodded quickly: "Yes! So curious! Qin Hanyue fighting? What would that look like? Did he curse?"


    Qiao Ying: "Ask him yourself if you want to know."


    It made no sense to Qiao Yi. Qin Hanyue had such an easygoing temperament. How could he fight with his sister?


    He looked at Xiao He across from him and vaguely guessed what this was about.


    After Qiao Ying finished her meal, Qiao Yi pulled her aside. "Sis, your conflict with Uncle Qin, it''s because of Xiao He right?"


    Qiao Ying didn''t answer at first, but eventually said, "It would have been someone else if not him."


    Qiao Yi: "So it really is because of him this time?"


    Qiao Ying didn''t deny it.


    Qiao Yi didn''t understand, "Sis, why are you so good to Xiao He? And now you''re fighting with Uncle Qin because of him too. Aren''t you two already together?"


    Qiao Ying: "Me and Xiao He..."


    Qiao Ying couldn''t tell Qiao Yi about what happened between her and Feng Ying.


    Then, seeing his sister''s rare irritation, Qiao Yi patiently told her: "In short, Xiao He is very important to me. I''ll exin another time."


    After that incident, Qin Hanyue did note to find Qiao Ying again.


    In the past, he would visit at least once a week. But two weeks had passed without a sign of him.


    It wasn''t a cold war per se. It seemed their rtionship had simply stalled there.


    It was rather sudden but not entirely unexpected either. Just as Cheng Jinyan said, they weren''t suitable in many ways whether it was their age or personalities.


    During this time, Xiao He went to Cheng Jinyan''s clinic two more times.


    Cheng Jinyan said Xiao He had difficulty opening his heart. After all, most people couldn''t reveal their own wounds. So the treatment hadn''t been making progress.


    But Qiao Yi noticed Xiao He had cheered up a lot. The most obvious change was he talked more and had even smiled twice.


    He would asionally y ball with the fourth master and feed him snacks.


    His haggardplexion had also improved.


    This didn''t seem like no progress at all.


    In the consultation room, Cheng Jinyan tried again to get through to Xiao He.


    Legs crossed, he held a pen in one hand, casually sketching something in his notebook. In a conversational tone he asked Xiao He, "So you like Qiao Ying, don''t you?"


    Xiao He: "Yes."


    Cheng Jinyan: "I can tell. Otherwise your condition wouldn''t be improving without me actually doing anything yet, given that baring one''s wounds is hard for most people."


    Unexpectedly, Xiao He took the initiative to ask him this time, "I remember Dr. Cheng is awyer."


    Cheng Jinyan looked up from his drawing but his hand kept moving. "Looks like Xiao really does like Qiao Ying a lot, digging up my old news from when I guest lectured at Peking Universityst year. You only enrolled at PKU this year. Was it to find out more about her?"


    Xiao He didn''t speak, just watched him.


    Cheng Jinyan: "I was awyer and am a licensed psychologist too. This hospital doesn''t belong to me though. It''s my ssmate''s and I''m just using it for now since I didn''t intend to be a doctor when studying psychology back then. My goal was to better analyze my courtroom opponents."


    He stopped drawing, tore off the page and handed it to Xiao He. On it were two little boys chasing a butterfly, a scene of childlike innocence.


    Holding the drawing, Xiao He said, "So this drawing is... part of Dr. Cheng''s treatment methods?"


    Cheng Jinyan smiled, "You''re thinking too much. I was just doodling."


    He continued, "How about we start by talking about Qiao Ying today?"


    Xiao He: "I''d like to know more about her."


    Cheng Jinyan nodded, "What would you like to ask?"

 Chapter 266: Xiao and Hypnotized Cheng Jinyan; Tell Me Where the Blood Shadow is

    <h4>Chapter 266</h4>


    Xiao He picked up the cup and took a sip of water, his eyes faint as he opened the conversation box: "Dr. Cheng, how long have you and Qiao Ying known each other?"


    "I have formally known her for less than two years. We met in Yuncheng because of a rather specialwsuit and hit it off right away," said Cheng Jinyan, his expression rich as he recalled that sillywsuit.


    Xiao He: "Formally known?"


    Cheng Jinyan: "How do I put it? Don''t you know, Xiao He, that the reason why Qiao Ying takes special care of you is because of a friend of hers?"


    Xiao He nodded slightly: "So the reason why Dr. Cheng and Qiao Ying get along so well is also because of her friend?"


    Cheng Jinyan nodded.


    Xiao He: "It''s clear that this friend of hers is indeed very important and special to her."


    Cheng Jinyan nodded again.


    Xiao He: "I saw on the forum that Qiao Ying has another close friend, a silver-haired mixed-race man."


    Cheng Jinyan joked: "No way, Xiao He is so petty that he even eats expired vinegar?"


    Cheng Jinyan adjusted his sitting posture: "The reason why Qiao Ying and Qin Hanyue broke up messily is that Qin Hanyue interfered too much."


    "Qiao Ying loves freedom more than anyone or anything. Xiao He, if you want to pursue her, you can¡¯t make the same mistake as Qin Hanyue."


    Xiao He: "I know."


    Cheng Jinyan: "Xiao He doesn''t need to treat that guy as a rival. He''s just a promiscuous yboy by nature."


    Xiao He: "Can Dr. Cheng tell me about her?"


    "Although I hit it off with Qiao Ying at first sight, I haven''t known her for that long. I was more familiar with her deceased friend."


    Xiao He: "She must have been a special and awesome girl like Qiao Ying."


    Cheng Jinyan: "The fact that your brother could be friends with her means he must have been outstanding too, at least when he was alive. It¡¯s a pity your mother named you Xiao He, with the meaning of reunion, but they both passed away."


    Xiao He was silent for a moment, then said, "I think his life was worthwhile, even if it was only twenty some years, it was still better than mine."


    Cheng Jinyan gentlyforted: "Xiao He, don''t feel sad for yourself. You still have a long life ahead with endless possibilities."


    Xiao He looked at the gently swaying curtain, as if lost in memories.


    He slowly opened his mouth, "I''ve forgotten most of what happened when I was little, especially things rted to Xiao Chengdong."


    Xiao Chengdong was Xiao He''s alcoholic father.


    Cheng Jinyan: "Avoiding harm is human instinct. It''s normal not to remember, and it''s a good thing."


    Xiao He: "From an early age, I was the most eye-catching in my ss. My ssmates and teachers could all see the injuries he left on me. Everyone knew about his evil deeds, but the teachers felt it was because I was disobedient and it was discipline. They were toozy to do anything because I not only had injuries but also wore shabby clothes. Bad kids grow up like me and they could only see me bringing bad influence to the school. People instinctively seek benefits and avoid harm. They saw me as an outlier to make themselves look normal. Bullying and oppressing me was a righteous act to show they were good kids. People can be that nasty regardless of age or gender."


    "Just because that student dressed better than me and was cleaner than me, everyone believed him and not me."


    "Just because it was me, things had to be magnified and I had to be pulled up on the gpole for everyone to know."


    "Just because I don''t like to talk, they could still grab that point and scold me a few words to vent their emotions."


    "Compared to the harm Xiao Chengdong inflicted, these were nothing, I didn¡¯t even have enough to eat, how could I have the energy to cry over such petty fights." Xiao He spoke like an onlooker, indifferent.


    Cheng Jinyan: "If they were really nothing, you wouldn''t have talked about it."


    Xiao He fell silent briefly before speaking again:


    "Just because my mother didn''t buy him alcohol, he took a knife to kill my mother. In the end, the knife shed me. At that time when I was seven, I wanted to kill him. I had already thought it through to be caught by the police and then shot dead, but I wasn''t scared at all."


    Xiao He talked in detail about the harm and unfair treatment he had received from a young age - the violence of his family members, the evils of the school and society. No matter which environment, he couldn¡¯t escape from human nature.


    Cheng Jinyan listened quietly.


    Xiao He: "After my mother was cremated, I thought I might as well kill Xiao Chengdong and thenmit suicide."


    "She was by my side at that time, so I couldn''t do that. Later the messages she sent repeatedly stopped me."


    Cheng Jinyan: "It''s not worth throwing your life away for such a scumbag. The harder it is to grow up, the more you shouldn¡¯t take your life lightly."


    Xiao He: "A cheap life, nothing is worth it or not. But now it really isn¡¯t, I¡¯ve found other things to do."


    "Although she was good to me because of her friend and because of my brother, it doesn¡¯t matter. It¡¯s her and me."


    Cheng Jinyan: "First of all, congrattions for finding a new life. I think if your mother and brother have a soul in heaven, they can rest assured too."


    Xiao He lowered his eyes to look at the sketch in Cheng Jinyan¡¯s hands and said, "Dr. Cheng, have you left anything out in this drawing?"


    Cheng Jinyan looked: "See what¡¯s on your mind, what else you want to add or remove."


    Upon hearing this, Xiao He stared at the drawing absent-mindedly.


    The clinic was very quiet, and the ticking of the clock gradually became clear, filling the entire room.


    Xiao He''s attention was drawn to the creative clock on the wall.


    White background, ck hands, ticking every second.


    Cheng Jinyan followed his line of sight and also looked at the clock.


    Suddenly,


    Xiao He asked softly: "Dr. Cheng, what time is it?"


    Cheng Jinyan looked at the clock: "Four forty-two."


    Xiao He was still staring at the clock, murmuring: ¡°The weather is nice today, the wind feels nice."


    Cheng Jinyan agreed: "Hmm."


    "Let me tell Dr. Cheng a story," his voice flowed like a spring dripping from the mountains: ¡°In a beautiful vi, a peasant woman gave birth to two brothers. She favored the older one and neglected the younger one. She often locked the younger brother in the woodshed and kept all the good stuff for the older son. But the elder brother was very nice to the younger brother and always secretly kept half of the good stuff for his brother locked in the woodshed. Suddenly one day, the woman changed and let out the younger brother she didn¡¯t like, then locked up the elder brother she used to favor. She started giving all the good stuff to the younger brother while ignoring the elder brother. Dr Cheng, do you know why?¡±


    ¡°Dr. Cheng, you must be tired. Rx and lie down to rest.¡± Xiao He¡¯s gentle voice drifted like a feather in the white clinic, ethereal as if unreal.


    The clock kept ticking.


    Cheng Jinyan¡¯s eyes gradually lost focus as hey on the recliner.


    A pocket watch fell in front of him, swaying gently in midair.


    Cheng Jinyan stared nkly, his eyelids drooping as he stared dully at the swaying watch.


    Suddenly he heard someone ask gently: ¡°Dr. Cheng, what¡¯s your full name? Can you tell me?¡±


    Cheng Jinyan reacted sluggishly as if his soul was taken away, expressionless. He only answered woodenly: ¡°...Cheng Jinyan.¡±


    ¡°How old are you, Dr Cheng?¡±


    ¡°Twenty-eight.¡±


    ¡°What does Dr. Cheng like to eat the most?¡±


    He paused for a moment: ¡°I like...the noodles my mother cooks.¡±


    Mentioning this, a trace of a smile appeared on Cheng Jinyan''s face, as if lost in a beautiful dream, unwilling to wake up.


    ¡°Who is Dr. Cheng¡¯s best friend?¡±


    ¡°Blood Shadow, Ye Si.¡±


    ¡°Tell me, where is Blood Shadow?¡±

 Chapter 267: Qin Hanyue and Xiao He confrontation, questioned by Qiao Ying

    <h4>Chapter 267</h4>


    Outside the window,


    the night was bleak and lonely.


    Cheng Jinyan gently massaged his temples, eliminating that groggy feeling bit by bit. He was on the phone reporting the situation to Qiao Ying.


    "Good progress today, quite smooth overall. We talked about some things from his childhood. The death of that car owner was a major emotional scar for him that will take time to heal. Can''t rush it."


    "He has depression, since very young. I gave him some medication but those only treat the symptoms, not the root cause."


    "I may not be able to help him that much. Qiao Ying, you can help him more - yes, you."


    "He likes you. You should be able to tell. And now that you''ve broken up with Qin Hanyue, it gives him more hope."


    Cheng Jinyan yawned. "I don''t have much else going on. Just helped some friends see a couple of patients thest few days, so I''m quite tired. I even fell asleep while chatting with Xiao He earlier. How embarrassing. I''m really getting old, health declining."


    "Qiao Ying, you should be dating at your age. I think Xiao He is quite a good choice - nice looking and good personality."


    "Why the vulgarnguage? At your blossoming age, if not to date, then what? A sweet romantic rtionship with a handsome guy will delight you and also help his condition. Win-win."


    "He told me himself - he kept living all this time for you. Otherwise would have done something foolish long ago."


    Cheng Jinyan was bantering with Qiao Ying when the half-closed door was suddenly knocked and pushed open. Xiao He appeared at the door.


    Cheng Jinyan looked over and pushed up his sses. "Anything else, Xiao He?"


    Xiao He: "Left my keys here."


    Cheng Jinyan saw a set of keys on the chair Xiao He sat on earlier, plus a paper airne folded like his drawings.


    Xiao He picked up the keys and unfolded the paper ne to return to Cheng Jinyan, saying "Sorry."


    Cheng Jinyan just smiled to indicate no problem.


    "Want to grab a bite?" Cheng Jinyan asked politely.


    "No thanks." Xiao He left with the keys.


    That weekend...


    Xiao He walked to Qiao Ying''s vi carrying a box of cake.


    A ck Maybach pulled up beside him and stopped.


    The window rolled down to reveal Qin Hanyue''s face.


    After a traffic light, Qin Hanyue spoke. "Buying that for her?"


    Holding the cake, Xiao He didn''t answer that inane question. "I believe she already made it very clearst time."


    Qin Hanyue''s voice was low and unfriendly. "What happens between her and me is none of your business."


    Qin Yan thought: Young Master, don''t waste your breath. Just beat him up directly!


    Qin Yan wanted to drive to a deserted spot, drag this homewrecker out and give him a vicious thrashing to vent Young Master''s anger.


    Xiao He said: "My confidencees entirely from her."


    Qin Hanyue looked at him, his dark pupils emanating a murderous glint. "In Jing City, making someone vanish without a trace is as easy as crushing an ant."


    Xiao He was fearless. "Feel free to try."


    He continued: "She split with you for me. Qin, do you think she just got bored and constrained?"


    Qin Hanyue asked: "What do you mean?"


    Xiao He: "She never told you? She and my brother go way back. Even her friend Cheng Jinyan knows."


    Qin Hanyue''s expression changed slightly.


    Qin Yan thought: Damn, so there''s thisyer too. Underestimated this punk from the start!


    Qin Hanyue''s jaw tensed. "So what?"


    Xiao He: "To her, I''m much more important than you."


    Swords were drawn. A fight could break out any moment.


    Qin Hanyue''s patience was superhuman. "Riding on your brother, what can you amount to?"


    Xiao He said: "I can ride that my whole life. That''s enough. Qin, a man of your stature clinging desperately is quite unbing. Give it a rest."


    Qin Yan clenched the steering wheel, wishing he could yank it out and bash him with it.


    Never had Qin Hanyue looked so livid. He clenched his fists, forcibly keeping his roiling emotions in check.


    The car entered the estate and soon arrived at the vi, preventing his probable irrational acts.


    Qiao Ying happened to exit to throw trash. She frowned almost imperceptibly seeing Xiao He alight from Qin Hanyue''s car, closely followed by Qin Hanyue himself.


    Before Qin Hanyue could speak, she snapped. "What did you say to him?"


    A point-nk usatory question right off the bat.


    She also asked Xiao He: "You okay?"


    Xiao He: "Yes."


    She unreasonably shielded Xiao He, even thinking Qin Hanyue would do something despicable.


    Her two short questions nailed Qin Hanyue in ce.


    The mood instantly turned ominous. He desperately controlled his internal turmoil. His hands were already clenched into fists.


    He looked at Qiao Ying, disappointment and fury intermingled.


    So furious his chest heaved and teeth almost crushed.


    He gave Qiao Ying a long look without a word, then strode to his car and mmed the door as he left.


    Expressionless, Qiao Ying watched the car depart. Perhaps feeling she overdid it, her face looked bothered.


    She threw the trash and went into the vi.


    "Why were you with him?" Qiao Ying asked.


    "Just ran into him." Xiao He replied.


    Qiao Ying: "He gave you trouble?"


    Xiao He thought for a bit. "Not really. But even if he did something, it''d be normal."


    Qiao Ying got more annoyed.


    Xiao He wasn''t dumb. He changed the subject. "I bought you cake. Want some?"


    Qiao Ying: "I don''t eat sweets."


    Xiao He: "What do you like? I''ll bring it next time."


    Qiao Ying: "Don''t need to."


    After a moment, seemingly recalling something, her tone softened: "Fridge is fine. I''ll eatter."


    Xiao He''s face lit up. "Sure."


    After this incident, Qiao Ying and Qin Hanyue thoroughly fell out.


    Big mouth Huo Chengdong had spread the news at home. Before long half of Jing''s circles knew Qin Hanyue got dumped by a girl over ten years his junior...


    That night, after getting thrashed and threatened by Huo Chengdong, long absent Xiao Chengdong sneaked back home.


    He began ransacking the ce for money as soon as he returned, clearly having lost money gambling again.


    Sporting injuries from the beating, his face was bruised.


    Just back, Xiao He ran into Xiao Chengdong.


    "You little bastard. Your mum''s dead and you took all the money. Hand over your hidden cash or I''ll beat you to death." Xiao Chengdong cursed.


    Ignoring himpletely, Xiao He walked by like Xiao Chengdong wasn''t there. Infuriated, Xiao Chengdong grabbed Xiao He and raised his palm to hit Xiao He''s face.


    "Grown some guts daring to ignore me, you little bastard."


    Xiao He flung him off.


    This further enraged Xiao Chengdong.


    He pounced on Xiao He, brawling while yelling curses. "Even got ssmates to beat me up, hitting your own dad. Aren''t you afraid of heavenly retribution, just like that whore mother of yours."


    Xiao Chengdong knocked Xiao He to the floor. Xiao He blocked with one arm raised.


    Xiao Chengdong spewed vicious vulgarities nonstop.


    A murderous sh in Xiao He''s eyes. In an instant he seemed like a different person. Suddenly his three fingers formed w-like talons swiping at Xiao Chengdong''s throat.


    He''d thought about killing this trash for a while now.

 Chapter 268: Step by Step, Qiao Ying was drugged dizzy

    <h4>Chapter 268</h4>


    Xiao Chengdong pressed Xiao He down and punched at Xiao He''s face.


    Xiao He was furious, and was about to snap Xiao Chengdong''s neck, but he suddenly noticed someone breaking in.


    When Qiao Ying came in, she saw Xiao Chengdong and Xiao He fighting fiercely.


    After all he was his own father, Xiao He didn''t use his full strength. He was pressed on the ground with his neck choked tightly by the beastly father.


    "Give me all the money! Otherwise I''ll choke you to death, you bastard!" Xiao Chengdongpletely lost his mind.


    Qiao Ying walked over and kicked Xiao Chengdong over.


    Xiao Chengdong yelped in pain as he struggled to get up, and saw a pretty young girl.


    Qiao Ying: "Get lost if you don''t want to die."


    "...You little bunny, you''ve got some skills now huh, even got a woman to sleep with, lucky bastard. She''s so pretty and looks quite rich too, you really got a good deal." Xiao Chengdong still wanted to get some money from Qiao Ying.


    It was unknown which sentence provoked Xiao He. Xiao He, who didn''t use his full strength just now, suddenly burst out and rushed towards Xiao Chengdong by the wall, punching Xiao Chengdong in the face.


    In a real fight, the alcoholic Xiao Chengdong was no match for the young and strong Xiao He. He could only hug his head and flee in panic as he was beaten badly.


    Xiao Chengdong fled to the door and didn''t dare to stop as he ran away.


    Xiao He copsed on the ground, exhausted.


    Only his embarrassing heavy breathing echoed in the room.


    Qiao Ying: "I''ll go buy some medicine for you."


    Xiao He didn''t speak. His dignity was shattered after being seen at his most embarrassing moment again.


    Qiao Ying made an excuse to go out and buy medicine to take care of his dignity.


    However, after Qiao Ying left, Xiao He, who had his head lowered, wiped the corner of his mouth and raised his face with no expression.


    There was no emotional fluctuation in his cold eyes.


    When Qiao Ying came back with the medicine, Xiao He had already cleaned up the house. He acted like nothing had happened, he just didn''t speak.


    Qiao Ying asked him to sit on the bed and used a cotton swab dipped in alcohol to clean the wound on his cracked mouth corner.


    The room was a little dark, Qiao Ying leaned in closer.


    Xiao He always kept his eyes lowered with his hands clenched, not saying a word.


    After an unknown period of time, he slowly raised his eyes to look at Qiao Ying. Under the dim light, the girl''s fairplexion appeared even softer and more beautiful.


    Sensing Qiao Ying looking back at him, their eyes met. It seemed he had secretly made some determination towards her.


    Xiao He took a few days off for unknown reasons.


    Later when Qiao Ying asked him, he said he found a part-time job and would be back in ss in a few days. So Qiao Ying didn''t ask further.


    Qiao Yi found Qiao Ying and tentatively asked, "Sister, how are you and Brother Qin? Have you made up?"


    Qiao Ying was a little annoyed, "Brother Qin and I were never a thing. You can chat with him if you want, I won''t interfere."


    Qiao Yi looked at Qiao Ying without saying anything for a long time.


    After a while, he said dejectedly, "Then will you go with me to Brother Qin''s house this weekend? I want to return Qiao Yi to him."


    Qiao Ying: "Let''s talk about itter."


    "It''s settled then." Qiao Yi wanted to use this opportunity for them to meet and make up.


    The weekend came.


    Xiao He, who had disappeared for a week, suddenly showed up.


    Seeing Xiao He full of injuries, Qiao Ying frowned, "What happened?" The wound on his eye corner was much less swollen, apparently it was more serious a couple days ago and he deliberately waited until it got better beforeing to see her.


    Xiao He: "Nothing."


    He looked to be in a very good mood.


    Then he touched the thing in his pant pocket through the cloth, wanting to say something but hesitated. He looked a little nervous.


    Qiao Ying asked, "Got something for me?"


    Xiao He hesitated for a moment before taking out the item, it was a exquisite small box: "For you."


    Qiao Ying took it and opened it to take a look. Inside was a bracelet.


    Qiao Ying held the item, "This is what you earned from your part-time job? What part-time job?"


    Xiao He had an unnatural expression and instead of answering, asked back, "Do you like it?"


    Qiao Ying: "I asked what part-time job."


    Xiao He was silent for a moment: "Underground boxing, five thousand per match."


    Qiao Ying''s face darkened a little: "You''ve got quite a lot of ways to make money."


    Xiao He seemed to feel guilty and didn''t say anything.


    Qiao Ying took the item, turned and walked into the house, throwing over her shoulder, "Don''t go again in the future." With Xiao He''s pathetic martial arts skill, he was simply seeking death.


    "Okay." Xiao He''s face lit up in joy as he followed her in.


    Qiao Yi came downstairs, "Sister, let''s go."


    But he saw Qiao Ying sitting on the sofa teaching Xiao He how to use aputer.


    Xiao He: "Are you going out?"


    Qiao Ying didn''t reply to him, but said to Qiao Yi, "You go with Sack."


    For the first time, Qiao Yi showed an unhappy face towards Qiao Ying. He nced at Xiao He and said, "I''m going back to school."


    Then he left sullenly.


    Xiao He: "Is it really okay?"


    Qiao Ying spoke in an indifferent tone, "He asked me to apany him to see Qin Hanyue." Then shey down on the sofa hugging a cushion.


    She was a little annoyed, "Ask me if you don''t understand."


    After saying that, she closed her eyes to rest.


    Xiao He: "Okay."


    Qiao Ying hugged the cushion with a book covering her face as she took a nap on the sofa.


    Xiao He tapped lightly on the keyboard, trying to make no sound.


    The two sat andy there, not disturbing each other.


    "Pa dang" A sound rang out.


    The book covering Qiao Ying''s face fell to the ground, but she didn''t show any intention of picking it up.


    Xiao He, who was sitting on the single sofa, leaned over to pick it up. When he straightened up, his actions stalled for a moment.


    Sunlight streamed in through the floor-to-ceiling windows, spilling onto the girl''s body, her fairplexion seemed to be coated with ayer of light.


    Xiao He gazed at her lightly.


    When Qiao Ying woke up, the sky had already darkened.


    There were soundsing from the kitchen. Qiao Ying walked over and saw Xiao He busy at work in front of the stove. She asked, "Why are you cooking?"


    Xiao He turned to look at her, "I let Auntie leave."


    Qiao Ying didn''t say anything. She went to the bathroom to wash her face.


    Xiao He cooked the dishes and stood at the sink to carefully wash the bowls and chopsticks, his fingertips grazing the edges of the bowls and ends of the chopsticks...


    "It''s done, let''s eat." Xiao He served the rice.


    Qiao Ying sat down at the dining table and looked at the table full of dishes.


    "I learned them all from my mother. The presentation isn''t great but the taste shouldn''t be too bad." Xiao He said.


    She picked up her chopsticks.


    As if recalling something, "Want to drink?"


    Without waiting for Xiao He''s response, she put her chopsticks down to take out wine and a bottle opener. Sitting back down she realized she didn''t bring cups. She grumbled, "Cups..."


    Just as she was about to make another trip.


    "I''ll go get them." Xiao He said.


    The cups were brought back.


    Qiao Ying opened the wine and poured out two cups before she started eating.


    "How is it? Too salty?" Xiao He stared at her intently, anticipating her feedback.


    Qiao Ying: "Not bad."


    Xiao He''s mouth curled up in a smile as he scooped soup for Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying asked while eating, "Any therapy scheduled tomorrow?


    Xiao He nodded, "Yes, 4pm in the afternoon."


    Qiao Ying: "No hurry, take your time."


    Xiao He: "Dr Cheng is very capable."


    Qiao Ying had a good appetite and soon finished a bowl of rice.


    Qiao Ying: "That guy is a professional, of course reliable."


    Xiao He: "Your friends are all very capable."


    Qiao Yingined, "Except Huo Chengdong."


    Xiao He smiled silently, "He''s very interesting."


    The two chatted lightly while eating, the atmosphere was happy and harmonious.


    While eating, Qiao Ying suddenly felt her eyelids grow heavy. She shook her head subconsciously, quickly realizing something was wrong. She immediately looked to Xiao He who was also eating.


    Before she could speak, an overwhelming sense of dizziness overwhelmed her. Qiao Ying copsed with a "bang" sound onto the table.


    Xiao He calmly put down his bowl and chopsticks, slowly chewing and swallowing what''s in his mouth.


    His calm, cold eyes looked towards the motionless Qiao Ying.

 Chapter 269: Qiao Ying: I’m tired of acting with you; I killed my own brother

    <h4>Chapter 269</h4>


    The food on the table was still hot.


    In the living room, only one wallmp was turned on, illuminating a small area.


    Moonlight seeped in through the ss window into the living room, the whole room was tranquil.


    With the pendulum clock ticking lightly, the girl with her hands cuffed sitting on the sofa seemed to have lost her soul, like a walking corpse, her eyes were dazed and spiritless, allowing others to manipte her.


    "Tell me, what''s your name?"


    Xiao He''s ethereal voice rang out, echoing faintly in the spacious living room, sometimes near, sometimes far, floating and drifting.


    The girl''s eyes were half-closed, like a puppet, being controlled to slowly open her mouth: "...Qiao, Ying."


    Xiao He: "What''s your brother''s name?"


    "...Qiao, Yi."


    Xiao He: "What is Cheng Jinyan to you?"


    "...Friend."


    Xiao He: "Did you kill the ck Spade Ace and Red Heart King?"


    "Yes..."


    Xiao He looked at her and continued asking: "What''s the name of the person you like? Tell me."


    The girl didn''t seem to have an answer, and didn''t respond for a long time.


    Xiao He: "Why oppose the Shadows?"


    "...Blood Shadow."


    Xiao He: "Tell me, where is Blood Shadow?"


    Qiao Ying: "You guess."


    The voice was crafty and mischievous, with a hint of wickedughter.


    Xiao He was startled, the next moment, he suddenly met the girl''s bright and clear eyes. Xiao He was shocked.


    He reacted quickly, but Qiao Ying''s kick was much faster than him. With all her strength in one kick, she directly kicked Xiao He and the chair he was sitting on flying away.


    The chair smashed into pieces, Xiao He heavily smashed onto the ground, spurting out a mouthful of blood, his ribs directly breaking two.


    Xiao He almost fainted from this kick.


    From this kick, Xiao He knew Qiao Ying''s strength.


    He looked at her in disbelief, clutching his chest and struggling to get up from the ground. But he was in no hurry to escape.


    Qiao Ying was under the influence of a strong poison, and her hands were cuffed. He could slip away anytime.


    Qiao Yingzily crossed her legs, didn''t even nce at the handcuffs on her wrists. She was extremely skilled, as if she had done it countless times before. With two crisp "clicks", she easily removed the handcuffs by dislocating her thumbs, without even frowning.


    Under Xiao He''s incredulous gaze, she expressionlessly relocated her thumbs.


    Xiao He looked at Qiao Ying on the sofa in shock. These handcuffs were custom-made, smaller than normal handcuffs by a size, and the material was as hard as iron. Other than the key, they couldn''t be opened by any means.


    Xiao He steadied his mind: "When did you see through me?"


    Xiao He carefully recalled, he didn''t seem to have revealed any ws. The only possibility was: "Was it Cheng Jinyan?"


    Could it be that he was suspected when he hypnotized Cheng Jinyanst time?


    Impossible, his hypnosis skills were the best in the entire Dead Sect, he had never failed before.


    Qiao Ying: "From the moment you appeared."


    Compared to old fox Qin Hanyue who fought in the business world, Qiao Ying who walked on the brink of life and death every day, and had seen more viins herself, being an undercover assassin, was naturally more suspicious.


    She didn''t even trust the dead.


    There were no such coincidences in this world. Xiao He brazenly showing up frequently in front of her with this face, how could she not be suspicious?


    At first, Qiao Ying suspected this face of Xiao He''s was fake. But she had confirmed that Xiao He had no disguise on.


    This face had no traces of stic surgery either.


    He was just born this way.


    Xiao He was also cautious. Theptop he gave her was only used for superficial work. Clearly, the Shadows also knew she wouldn''t easily believe them, but the Shadows relied precisely on Xiao He''s face!


    They relied on this face that was the same as Feng Ying''s, relied on Xiao He''s true identity, believing that she wouldn''t easily make a move against Xiao He.


    A cold killing intent shed through Qiao Ying''s eyes, it was towards the Shadows.


    She said: "Pretending with you is really tiring and boring."


    It was still more interesting to act with that old man Qin Hanyue.


    Xiao He: "Cheng Jinyan too?"


    Qiao Ying: "He said your hypnosis skills are pretty good."


    Of course it was acting.


    After the second act, when Qin Hanyue was on his way back, he still had someints and sent her a message: [Do you have to keep bringing up age?]


    Qiao Ying: [Why so immersed in the role?]


    Qin Hanyue: [After all, it''s the truth. Hard not to put myself in the role.]


    Qiao Ying: [Didn''t mean to make fun of you.]


    Qin Yan was worried for them at the time, trying to smooth things over. But Qin Hanyue was secretly delighted looking at Qiao Ying''s message behind him.


    Qin Hanyue: [My acting was pretty good right?]


    Qiao Ying: [Your lines were too cheesy.]


    Qin Hanyue: [It''s because your lines were too harsh. I''ll improve next time.]


    Xiao He: "Cheng Jinyan too?"


    Qiao Ying: "He said your hypnosis skills are not bad."


    When Xiao He was eavesdropping outside the door on Cheng Jinyan''s phone call with Qiao Ying, reporting Xiao He''s situation to her, and even deliberately trying to match Qiao Ying with him, he was sincerely a good doctor.


    But he didn''t expect that after he left with the key, having dispelled his doubts.


    Cheng Jinyan immediately said to Qiao Ying: [This kid''s hypnosis skills are indeed formidable. I almost fell for his tricks just now, be careful.]


    It was reasonable for Qiao Ying to be suspicious of him.


    So when Qiao Ying tested him by swinging a steel pipe at himst time, he thought he had dispelled some of her doubts.


    Therefore, when Qiao Yingter said she was especially concerned about him because of Blood Shadow and Xiao He''s brother, and other things, Xiao He more or less believed part of it.


    He had impersonated Xiao He wlessly, even Xiao He''s parents did not suspect him.


    But he didn''t expect the one who was ultimately acted upon was himself.


    Even her brother Qiao Yi, and Huo Chengdong, all the people around her, believed she had broken up with Qin Hanyue.


    Qiao Ying: "This is my first time encountering someone from the Dead Sect. The hypnosis skills are indeed formidable."


    In the Shadows organization, the Dead Sect was the most mysterious.


    Nothing couldpare, the assassins of the Dead Sect generally did not easily go out to carry out missions, and rarely appeared in front of other Shadow assassins.


    The Shadows trained them to pry open unwilling mouths, and surreptitiously peer into the secrets of others.


    The Shadows hid them very deeply. Even when she was Blood Shadow in her previous life, she had never found the true base of the Dead Sect.


    The Shadows also would not allow her to find it.


    Also because she was not interested in troublesome hypnotism. If she was interested, whether the Shadows allowed her to find it or not, the Shadows'' words wouldn''t matter.


    Xiao He: "Looks like this face of mine is very different to you. What exactly is your rtionship with Blood Shadow and Feng Ying?"


    Qiao Ying didn''t have time to discuss these with him. She stood up, her tone icy cold: "Where is the real Xiao He?"


    Xiao He: "Naturally killed."


    Qiao Ying''s expression froze: "...You killed Xiao He?"


    Xiao He: "Assassins kill people, what''s so strange about that?"


    Qiao Ying looked at the false Xiao He with a cold face, like stepping on an ant to death. She slowly gritted her teeth.


    The usually calm her lost control of her emotions for the first time. The blue veins on her fair neck bulged. Qiao Ying was furious.


    "Bastard! He''s your brother!"


    Xiao He''s hard face pulled into a smile: "Brother? Are you joking with me? Xiao He''s brother was Feng Ying of the Shadows, he died a long time ago."


    The Shadows sent him to eliminate Qiao Ying, so they naturally told him that Feng Ying was Xiao He''s brother.


    And Feng Ying was on good terms with Blood Shadow, and Blood Shadow had some inexplicable connection with the girl in front of him.


    Qiao Ying was enraged beyond control: "Moron! Why do you think you look so much like Xiao He? A simple coincidence in appearance?"

 Chapter 270: Twins; He Killed His Brother, Killed His Mother

    <h4>Chapter 270</h4>


    Xiao He didn''t take Qiao Ying''s words seriously at all: "How do I not know that I have another identity as Feng Ying."


    Qiao Ying clenched her fists, wanting to kill this guy: "Xiao He is your twin brother! Feng Ying is your elder brother!"


    In Xiao Chengdong''s hospital room, Qiao Ying asked questions while giving acupuncture to Yang Yan one time, and Yang Yan told her about her son Xiao He.


    That was how Qiao Ying learned that Xiao He was actually a twin.


    Yang Yan gave birth to three sons - Feng Ying, Xiao He, and the assassin from the same sect standing in front of her.


    Feng Ying was abducted.


    But Xiao He''s twin brother was taken away and sold by his own biological father Xiao Chengdong when he was just born a few days ago.


    When Yang Yan learned about it, she copsed and wanted to call the police to arrest Xiao Chengdong.


    But she was beaten half to death by Xiao Chengdong. If it wasn''t for her little son, Yang Yan would have lost her mind and done something foolish long ago.


    This son who was sold by her husband became the biggest pain in Yang Yan''s heart. She was unwilling to mention him.


    Even the real Xiao He didn''t know.


    An Ying didn''t tell the fake Xiao He, so the fake Xiao He naturally had no way of knowing.


    After listening, Xiao He fell silent.


    After a while, he said coldly: "So what."


    His face was so simr to Xiao He that even his parents could hardly tell them apart. How could he not find it strange?


    But for someone who grew up in An Ying since childhood, with memories filled only with all kinds of cruel training, being half a step slower than others meant certain death, and was already numb to everything, these unrted feelings of kinship did not cause any ripples in his heart at all.


    He had never been curious about his own life story, never wondered if he was abducted or abandoned, and did not look forward to any feelings of kinship, family, friends or a normal life.


    In his eyes there was only An Ying, only training and surviving.


    An Ying''s orders were like holy writings.


    Even if he felt strange and had doubts, he still did as told. Xiao He, Yang Yan, except for being the target persons in his eyes, were nothing else.


    Qiao Ying suppressed the killing intent and anger in her heart: "I took your DNA and did paternity tests with Xiao Chengdong and Yang Yan. They are your biological parents."


    When the fake Xiao He first appeared, Qiao Ying hacked into An Ying''s database and took Feng Ying''s DNA and Yang Yan''s to do testing.


    At that time, she thought that this might all be a scheme by An Ying, so the DNA of Feng Ying in the database could be fake.


    So at that time she could notpletely confirm that Feng Ying was the Xiao family''s child.


    Until she heard from Yang Yan that Xiao He was a twin.


    Qiao Ying, who was familiar with An Ying''s methods, had a series of assumptions and guesses in her mind. So she did paternity tests again for Yang Yan, Xiao Chengdong and the fake Xiao He.


    She confirmed that the guy in front of her was the biological son of the Xiao couple.


    Xiao He''s face was expressionless: "I have no family. To me they are just strangers who happen to be blood rted."


    "You don''t have feelings for Xiao He, then what about the mother you took care of for so long? Is she still just a blood-rted stranger?"


    Qiao Ying''s words made the scenes of that gaunt face with protruding cheekbones, disfigured by illness, sh across the fake Xiao He''s mind.


    That weak, seriously ill pitiful woman.


    Although she had lost her radiance from being tormented, her gaze at him was always gentle and loving, full of guilt and hope.


    She must have been very beautiful when she was younger.


    She was cowardly, unable to protect her own children, unable to resist Xiao Chengdong. But she was not selfish. More than once, she told him to leave this city, to escape from Xiao Chengdong.


    She had already lost two sons, yet she was still willing to endure the pain of separation again.


    She only hoped that he could live a little better.


    She did not intend to leave with him. Xiao Chengdong would not let them go, he would keep looking for them until he found them.


    She wanted to stay in that disgusting home, while hoping in her heart that one day the two sons she lost coulde back.


    She struggled to speak, tiring for others to listen to.


    But when speaking with him, she was always gentle, and would curse Xiao Chengdong in a shrewish loud voice when he bothered him, threatening Xiao Chengdong not to touch him.


    She would hold his hand, smile at him, ask him warmly, cry at the wounds on his face and hands.


    There was little good food at home, she would save from her own portion to give to him. It wasn''t anything good, but she hoped he could eat his fill.


    She was tortured by illness every night, unable to sleep, but endured without making a sound for fear of disturbing his rest.


    It was difficult for her to even get out of bed, yet she crawled out of bed without hesitation to save him when he fought with Xiao Chengdong.


    Shey in bed all day, staring at the mottled ceiling, a day seemed like forever, waiting for him toe home.


    For her, grievously hurt by her closest husband, all the goodness she could see seemed toe from her son.


    Her son was the only spiritual pir supporting her to live on.


    In order not to drag her son down, she could give up her own life without hesitation.


    If those two sons of hers had not been lost, she would surely have loved him as much as she did Xiao He.


    But until her death, she never knew that the son she had cherished for over ten years was not actually Xiao He.


    She was even more unaware that the one who had harmed her children was the other son she had been waiting for over ten years.


    No, she knew. She knew that he was not Xiao He.


    As she was dying, she looked at him for a very long time, then said: "My child, you''ve grown up."


    Did she find out?


    Xiao He''s face gradually tensed up, and his aura also turned gloomy. He covered the broken ribs on his chest and concealed it very well: "Do you think I would believe it?"


    He recalled the two little boys in the painting by Cheng Jinyan. That wasn''t Feng Ying and Xiao He, but him and Xiao He...


    Qiao Ying said: "Are you afraid?"


    At that time in Cheng Jinyan''s clinic, the experiences and sufferings he recounted were all experienced by Xiao He!


    That boy who had never been favored by life, struggled to grow up, had just gone through the college entrance exam, only eighteen years old,


    In the oppression and despair of life, after a day''s work, as he walked home with an empty stomach, he was killed by his own brother whom he had never met, in this cold world.


    One could imagine the emaciated Xiao He, perhaps on a cold winter night, wearing thin clothes, braving the cold wind, numbly walking home, while the prosperity of this city went against him.


    He struggled at the bottom of this city for over ten years, never receiving any warmth, and would not have any in the future either.


    He struggled to live, yet died on a cold street corner.


    No one knew, no one saved him.


    The real Xiao He died without ever understanding why he was killed, or who killed him.


    That scrawny boy, who was tough at heart, perhaps still held hopes for this rotten life. If only he could have met her earlier... None of that wishful thinking of suffering leading to happiness, there was simply none.


    And the evil deeds of the man before him went far beyond this.


    Qiao Ying looked at him coldly and stepped forward: "Do you feel guilty and regretful? Your mother''s death was also brought about by you."


    Qiao Ying''s words caused cracks to slowly appear on Xiao He''s taut face.


    Yang Yan had endured all these years, andter had Qiao Ying''s financial aid, as well as Older Ming and Zhang Principal''s help.


    Everything was moving in a good direction, she hadn''t even reunited with her other two sons yet, how could she suddenly want to die?


    It was him.

 Chapter 271: Qiao Ying’s First emotional loss of control, or want to save Xiao He

    <h4>Chapter 271</h4>


    It was him,


    It was him who deliberately concealed from Yang Yan about Qiao Ying sponsoring the huge medical fees when Yang Yan was worried about it.


    This was what Qiao Ying overheard with her own ears at the door of the ward.


    It was him,


    Who pretended to know nothing and ignored Yang Yan''s suffering when he found out that she hid medicines and tried tomit suicide.


    Then in her suffering, he quietly waited for her death.


    It was him who deliberately dyed the time on the way to the hospital after receiving the call from the hospital, and only managed to catch herst breath.


    It was him who deliberately brought the self-inflicted injuries to Yang Yan.


    The real Xiao He would only hide his injuries.


    Yet he brought the injuries to Yang Yan, how could Yang Yan withstand it, all the things he did intentionally or unintentionally, and the fatigue he showed,


    all turned into the pressure for Yang Yan to give up her life to benefit him.


    And he forced Yang Yan to death, only to obtain Qiao Ying''s pity more quickly, better and more, to get close to Qiao Ying.


    That poor woman was killed by him indirectly.


    This woman who had been filled with misery all her life was killed by her own son whom she had been looking forward to seeing for more than ten years.


    His face was icy cold, no trace of blood could be seen in the living room with only one wallmp on. He stared at Qiao Ying tightly, "......I won''t believe you."


    A sudden pain came from his abdomen, whichpletely shattered the cold expression he had been maintaining.


    ck blood oozed slowly from the corner of his mouth. Xiao He grabbed his piercing abdomen and looked at Qiao Ying in disbelief.


    He then remembered that Qiao Ying had eaten so much, she should have been poisoned ording to the time, but she was fine.


    "When did you..."


    He made a most stupid mistake. In order to make everything look natural, he took the initiative to get Qiao Ying a wine ss.


    Letting the poisoned bowls and chopsticks out of his sight.


    It was then that Qiao Ying made the switch.


    Xiao He didn''t eat much, otherwise he would have shown symptoms earlier.


    But Qiao Ying didn''t have the mood to mock him at this time.


    With the caution of Dark Shadow to always leave a way out, she thought they wouldn''t really kill Xiao He an ordinary person, maybe they would detain him as a bargaining chip, so she had not alerted them.


    But she didn''t expect at that time that the guy in front was also the brother of Feng Ying, keeping this bargaining chip was enough for Dark Shadow.


    And the most disgusting operation of Dark Shadow was that they liked to force people into perverts and lunatics.


    Like the fake Xiao He who killed his closest rtive during this mission, it was not umon among those Dark Shadow assassins.


    They were just like the guy in front, in order toplete the mission, they used all their minds and all means, just to kill their closest rtives.


    Among them, there were also quite a few, like this guy, who had been with their closest rtives for a year or two or even longer during the mission.


    In theughter with their rtives, they shot and killed them mercilessly.


    There were those who couldn''t ept the truth afterpleting the mission and left Dark Shadow, and they were eventually hunted down by Dark Shadow in the end.


    There were those who deliberately went back to take revenge on Dark Shadow after knowing the truth, and the result of their revenge can be imagined.


    Most of them showed indifference after knowing the truth, as if nothing had happened. These were the lunatics trained by Dark Shadow.


    Dark Shadow''s favorite killing machines.


    The ck blood kept flowing from the corner of Xiao He''s mouth. He grabbed his abdomen and looked at Qiao Ying, stepping back.


    Then he turned around and fled from the vi.


    Qiao Ying did not chase.


    She stood in ce, looking at the wide open door, her face livid.


    She regretted why she didn''t tell Xiao''s mother that she was the one who paid for the treatment, if she had known, maybe she wouldn''t have gone down this path.


    Although she managed to keep her own life, but the others wouldn''t keep it for her.


    Xiao He was dead, Xiao''s mother was dead, and still died at the hands of their closest rtive. Qiao Ying looking at the tragedy unfold, her brows furrowed little by little.


    The night wind blew in from the wide open door. Qiao Ying stood motionless in the empty hall, her eyes filled with various emotions that she tried her best to restrain, yet they still churned violently. At this moment she was obviously in the worst mood.


    Suddenly she turned around and strode upstairs, rushed into the room, grabbed the acupuncture kit, and rushed out of the vi.


    "Xiao He!"


    She chased in the direction Xiao He had left in.


    "Xiao He!"


    She clutched the acupuncture kit tightly. The only response was the rustling wind and the sound of cars approaching from afar.


    She shouted angrily: "Xiao He! Get out here! Get the hell out here!"


    The car stopped in front of her.


    Qin Hanyue hurriedly got out of the car and came to Qiao Ying''s side.


    He had never seen her like this since he met her.


    The past calmness was gone. Qiao Ying was visibly agitated. Her eyes and nose were red. Under the street light, there even seemed to be tears in her eyes, her voice sounding hoarse as if choking back sobs.


    Yet her whole body was filled with the rage of wanting to kill.


    Leaving Qin Hanyue unable to guess.


    Qin Yan who was on the side was even more dumbfounded.


    He couldn''t figure out what had happened that could make Qiao Ying be like this. Just what kind of god-like figure was this brother of Xiao He.


    Qin Hanyue looked at Qiao Ying worriedly. If Xiao He''s so-called brother really existed, then Qiao Ying''s big reaction must be all because of Xiao He''s brother...


    Qin Hanyue didn''t think too much about it. He asked Qiao Ying, "Did Xiao He run away?" He looked around.


    But Cheng Jinyan said, "You let him go?"


    Hearing this, Qin Hanyue looked at Cheng Jinyan. Obviously Cheng Jinyan knew a lot more than he did. He looked at Qiao Ying again and then ordered Qin Yan, "Send someone to find Xiao He immediately."


    Qiao Ying gritted her teeth, looking into the empty distance, after a long while, she said angrily: "No need to find him, he deserves to die anyway!"


    Qin Yan who was just calling people over, silently put down his phone. He was even more confused now.


    Why suddenly hate him so much?


    In the vi,


    Cheng Jinyan sat on the sofa, bent down to pick up the custom handcuffs on the floor, and sighed lightly.


    The sigh made Qin Hanyue who was facing the stairs couldn''t help but turn to look at him.


    Qin Hanyue''s eyshes drooped slightly, then he looked back at the stairs again.


    Qin Yan silently cleaned up the chairs on the floor that had split into four or five pieces, and found drops of ck blood on the ground, which sparked all kinds of imagination in his mind.


    Cheng Jinyan threw the handcuffs onto the table and saidzily, "No need to worry so much, sit down for a bit."


    Qin Hanyue looked at him again. After a brief silence, he asked, "She...won''t be in trouble, right?"


    If the one sitting here was Ye Si, Qin Hanyue wouldn''t ask.


    Cheng Jinyan had said that he had no romantic feelings for Qiao Ying, but that might not be the case for Ye Si. Naturally he couldn''t ask his love rival about Qiao Ying.


    Compared to Ye Si, Cheng Jinyan seemed like a better person.


    He nodded, "Of course, she''s probably attacking Dark Shadow''s headquarters security system now,rge-scale destruction of firewalls."


    Qin Hanyue: "???"


    Is she retaliating, venting her anger? His expression was serious.


    Cheng Jinyan took off his sses and held them in his hand. His long arms spread out and hungzily over the back of the sofa,cking thewyer image he had shown in front of Qin Hanyue before.


    "When she''s in a bad mood she likes to do this kind of thing, targeting whoever upset her, this is just the beginning, just wait for it." Cheng Jinyan said so, deliberately teasing to have some fun with the prestigious Qin Third Master of Beijing. He was actually quite worried about Qiao Ying as well.


    After all, Feng Ying had special feelings for Qiao Ying.


    He dared to bet, if Feng Ying wasn''t dead, Qin Hanyue probably wouldn''t have anything to worry about.


    Qin Hanyue: "......"


    He seemed more and more like an attribute simr to Ye Si.

 Chapter 272: Lie down in Qin Han Yue’s arms; and he said about the wind shadow

    <h4>Chapter 272</h4>


    Overnight, dawn broke.


    Qin Hanyue paced back and forth outside the door.


    After a long while, he gently turned the doorknob. He didn''t knock, afraid she might be sleeping and he would wake her up.


    Qin Hanyue opened the door and walked in, seeing Qiao Ying''sptop still open on the coffee table.


    As Cheng Jinyan said, she must have been busy all night.


    He nced towards the bedroom and quietly walked over. On therge bed, a lump curled up under the quilt, a few strands of hair hanging out over the bedspread.


    It seemed she had vented enough and calmed down.


    Seeing this, Qin Hanyue was relieved after worrying all night. Just as he was about to leave, the person wrapped in the quilt suddenly flung it open.


    The room curtains were tightly drawn and it was very dark. Her hair covered her face and eyes so from a distance Qin Hanyue couldn''t see clearly, but he vaguely sensed she was looking at him.


    Had he woken her up?


    Qin Hanyue hesitated, then walked over.


    The girl lying on the bed moved at that time, scooting over to make space in the middle of the bed.


    She had definitely been woken up, or maybe hadn''t slept at all.


    Seeing her gesture which seemed to be making space for him, Qin Hanyue uncertainly approached and sat down.


    Just as Qin Hanyue wondered if he had misunderstood, the girl raised herself slightly, resting her head on his leg and curling into his arms with one hand on his leg.


    Qin Hanyue''s stomach immediately tightened, his body tensing up and finally goingpletely rigid. It wasn''t that he was innocent or overexcited, they had been intimate before.


    It was just where she was resting...she hadn''t noticed?


    Clearly she hadn''t noticed anything wrong.


    Qin Hanyue controlled his thoughts and slowly adjusted his breathing. Lowering his head then quickly looking away, not quite daring to look.


    As if to cover up, he raised a hand to stroke her little head but stopped halfway, not daring to continue, his stomach tightening further.


    His hand hurriedly changed direction, pulling up the quilt that had slipped to her waist and covering her shoulders.


    "Feeling better?" he asked gently in a low voice.


    Receiving no response, Qin Hanyue didn''t speak again.


    The girl in his arms suddenly turned her head so her face was towards his stomach instead of down. Qin Hanyue secretly breathed a sigh of relief.


    Only then did he dare to look down at her properly.


    Carefully brushing the hair from her face, he saw her eyes were closed and she was breathing evenly, clearly about to fall asleep.


    So he stayed as still as possible like a pillow.


    As her breathing became long and peaceful, Qin Hanyue''s tense body gradually rxed. Watching her sleep soundly, his eyes softened and a trace of a smile appeared.


    Qin Hanyue gazed at her as she slept.


    Qiao Ying slept for over an hour before waking up. Her sleep was fairly peaceful but restless, dreaming of Feng Ying.


    As Qiao Ying opened her eyes vacantly, a concerned male voice came from above her head, "Did you have a nightmare?"


    Qiao Ying didn''t react at first. After a moment she asked, "You didn''t go backst night?" Her tone was neither cold nor indifferent, the same as usual.


    Qin Hanyue: "Mm."


    Qiao Ying: "Didn''t sleep?"


    Qin Hanyue: "No."


    Qiao Ying then left his leg, resting her head on the inner pillow and turning her back to him, "Sleep."


    Qin Hanyue: "...I''ll just go next door."


    Eyes still closed, Qiao Ying muttered, "Melodramatic."


    Only then did Qin Hanyue take off his shoes and lie down beside her.


    Just as Qin Hanyue was closing his eyes, she said, "I have a friend in Dark Shadow called Feng Ying."


    Hearing this, Qin Hanyue looked at the back of her head in surprise.


    He didn''t expect her to suddenly mention Dark Shadow, much less that she had friends there. And quite close ones too.


    The main point was their codenames also contained "Ying".


    There was clearly some connection between her, Feng Ying and that genius assassin Blood Shadow.


    Before he could think further, she continued, "He has twin younger brothers, Xiao He and the fake Xiao He."


    Qin Hanyue only knew the fake Xiao He was one of Dark Shadow''s people. Were Feng Ying and the fake twin brothers also in Dark Shadow?


    No wonder she was so angry yet let the man go and even wanted to save him.


    Qin Hanyue asked the back of her head, "Were you two like Ye Si and Cheng Jinyan?" Sensing it was moreplicated.


    Indeed, after a moment of silence Qiao Ying replied, "More than that."


    Even more important than Ye Si and them?


    Qiao Ying: "I''ve known him longer than Ye Si and them." Much longer.


    Qin Hanyue unconsciously wondered if her fighting skills were taught by the assassin Feng Ying.


    Just as he was thinking, the girl lying with her back to him suddenly rolled over to face him, but her eyes remained closed.


    Her breath was closer now. Perhaps unintentionally, but Qin Hanyue feltforted by her gesture.


    So he asked, "What about the real Xiao He?"


    He had roughly guessed what happened.


    Qiao Ying: "Killed by his twin brother."


    Kinying, no wonder her reaction was so huge.


    Qin Hanyue: "He doesn''t know, right?"


    Qiao Ying: "Mm."


    Qin Hanyue: "What about Feng Ying? Does he know?" Wondering if she would go to find Feng Ying next.


    But Qiao Ying told him, "He died."


    Her eyes were still closed.


    Qin Hanyue looked at her, knowing her heart was far from as calm as her tone and expression. No matter how petty Qin Hanyue was, he wouldn''tpete with a dead person.


    So he didn''t ask anything, just held her hand thaty in front of her face, a silentfort.


    Notpeting didn''t mean he didn''t care. Qin Hanyue couldn''t help but think, was Feng Ying''s death caused by Dark Shadow?


    Was Qiao Ying''s grudge against Dark Shadow because of Feng Ying?


    Just as his thoughts wandered, Qiao Ying fell asleep again.


    Qin Hanyue was wide awake.


    Qiao Ying slept until past 2pm. As she opened her eyes, she saw the man''s face right in front of her, still holding her hand.


    Unsure if he was asleep or not.


    Qiao Ying''s slender brows raised slightly. For a moment she seemed to have forgotten that she was the one who asked him to sleep here.


    Luckily she regained rity quickly, saving Qin Hanyue from undeserved grievance.


    Qiao Ying retracted her hand and changed from lying on her side to on her back. Shezily yawned, looking up at the ceiling.


    Noticing something, she turned to see Qin Hanyue open his eyes looking at her.


    After a brief moment of eye contact, Qiao Ying''s expression was nk. "What are you looking at?"


    Rather irritable.


    Qin Hanyue thought to himself: seems like she''s fine now.


    He asked aloud, "Still not fully awake?"


    Why was she still grumpy.


    Qiao Ying didn''t reply. She got out of bed and went into the bathroom.


    Qin Hanyue followed, tidying his wrinkled suit jacket and wondering if he should ask what she wanted to eat.


    Just as he reached the bathroom door, a toothbrush was held out to him.


    Qin Hanyue smiled and took it, going to stand beside her.


    The two stood side by side at the sink, one tall and one short, brushing their teeth harmoniously.


    Using her toothpaste, cup and face towel.


    After Qin Hanyue finished washing his face, he turned to see Qiao Ying wiping her face directly with her hand, water droplets sshing everywhere.


    He couldn''t helpughing.


    Just as he was about to take the towel to wipe her face, shamelessly he moved closer, rubbing his face against hers like an overgrown Golden Retriever to wipe away the water.


    Her damp cheeks were warm and soft.


    Qiao Ying looked at him, clearly not very happy.

 Chapter 273: Qin Han more implied Qiao Ying is responsible; Qiao Ying beat Xiao Chengdong violently

    <h4>Chapter 273</h4>


    First floor living room,


    Qin Yan was on the phone talking about work, and saw the twoing down from upstairs with pretty normal expressions on their faces.


    Qiao Ying had just walked down the stairs when she was caught by the Fourth Master.


    Before Xiao He made his move yesterday, he had turned off Qiao Yi''s power source and knocked out the Fourth Master, locking him in the room.


    The princely dog who was born into a royal and noble family had never suffered such harm before, and kept sticking his dog head over to let Qiao Ying pet him, begging forfort.


    Qin Hanyue went to get Qiao Ying, who was squatting on the stairs petting the dog, a cup of warm water to warm her stomach. Perhaps because her hands had touched the dog, Qiao Ying did not reach out to take the water, but instead lowered her head to drink right from the cup Qin Hanyue was holding.


    Qin Hanyue quickly bent his waist lower, raising the bottom of the cup to feed her a couple sips.


    Seeing the sweetness between the two, Qin Yan dared to cautiously ask, "Young Master, you and Miss Qiao didn''t fight, right?"


    Qin Hanyue drank the rest of the water in the cup before ncing at Qin Yan. Recalling how Qin Yan had been quite concerned about his and Qiao Ying''s rtionship recently, he reluctantly answered him, "I''m not sick."


    Hearing this, Qin Yan waspletely relieved. Only then did he dare to fully confirm that the two were acting.


    In a great mood, Qin Yan''s mouth was faster than his brain, "I knew Young Master couldn''t be sick..." The Young Master''s wings couldn''t be that hard.


    Receiving the displeased look from the man, Qin Yan''s expression tightened.


    He quickly piled on a smile and slyly argued, "I mean, my idol is morally upright and of good character, how could he possibly be irresponsible."


    Morally upright? Qiao Ying?


    This term, all three of them found it equally fresh upon hearing it.


    Even Qin Yan felt he was farting.


    Qin Hanyue looked at Qiao Ying with a faint smile, as if hinting something to her, "Of course, your idol has always had a strong sense of responsibility."


    Qiao Ying nced at him, before suddenly throwing a sentence at him, "See if it looks like you."


    Qiao Ying wasn''t cursing, she really felt it looked quite simr. Her eyes happened to see the Fourth Master at that moment, and she inexplicably felt it looked like him.


    Qin Hanyue: "???"


    "Woof,"


    The Fourth Master seemed to understand, ncing at Qin Hanyue, extremely disdainful and refusing. Indicating what status it had, and what status this third party human had, if it looked like anything, it would be like its own master.


    Qin Yan held in hisugh for a while with great difficulty. Still unable to restrain his talkative nature, he quietly reminded in a small voice, though at the risk of his head moving households, "I remember Poodle is known as the suit gentleman in the dog world."


    Qin Hanyue looked at him coldly.


    Qin Yan gulped, and tried to remedy, "I mean, Poodles are the most handsome and stylish in the dog world."


    His mouth was making things worse the more he tried to fix it.


    Qin Hanyue: "You''re looking like you want to be one."


    Qin Yan closed his mouth and shook his head.


    Qiao Ying didn''t go to school again.


    The vi was very quiet, with only the Fourth Master asionally making noise.


    Qiao Ying had gathered a pile of materials, and had been tinkering with something behind closed doors in the vi for two days. Many bombs were piled up in front of her.


    Qiao Yi brought Qiao Ying a cup of water. His little round hands were just like Blue Fatty, with five cute stubby fingers when opened up.


    Sweetly calling out, "Sis, drink some water."


    After Qiao Ying looked Qiao Yi up and down, she ordered, "Go get myptop."


    Qiao Yi: "Right away."


    Qiao Yi: "Sis,ptop."


    "Sis, do you need to look something up? Qiao Yi can help search, faster than aputer." Wanting to be useful, Qiao Yi enthusiastically rmended himself.


    Qiao Ying typed on the keyboard, hooking her mouth in an unkind smile.


    "I''ll do it myself. If I could really use you, it would be improper for me to have you sharpen the knife yourself."


    Qiao Yi: "Qiao Yi doesn''t understand."


    Qiao Yi was just about to look up what this meant, when the next second, the system was sessfully hacked, and his eyes directly turned into garbled code.


    After Qiao Ying looked through Qiao Yi''s system and roughly figured out his level, she sent a message to Qiao Yi.


    [Let me borrow the robot to y with for a bit, I''ll return him to youter]


    After obtaining Qiao Yi''s permission, Qiao Ying began modifying the system.


    Lamenting the limited time, materials, and tools, otherwise she would have changed Qiao Yi''s appearance as well.


    Two dayster, the lovely homely Qiao Yi was forced to change to a style and attributespletely opposite from before.


    After Qiao Ying restarted the system and was about to test it out, she suddenly heard Qiao Yi''s silly voice call out, "Sis."


    This voice, was truly silly.


    Qiao Ying briefly contemted for two seconds, and thought of something. She took out her phone to send Qin Hanyue a message: [Send over a voice clip of you speaking]


    Once again treated as a tool, Qin Hanyue obediently did as told without thinking. Clearing his throat, he sent Qiao Ying a sentence.


    Qiao Ying had just changed thenguage system.


    Before she could test it, she received a call from the police station.


    Qiao Ying then drove to the police station.


    "Someone reported a missing person case, saying his son Xiao He wasst seen at your ce, so we called you in to understand the situation." The police officer said to Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying: "Where is he?"


    "The reporter? He''ll be here soon."


    "Then let''s talk after he arrives."


    Qiao Ying sat down on a bench to wait for Xiao Chengdong.


    Around ten minutester,


    Xiao Chengdong reeking of alcohol arrived.


    Upon seeing Qiao Ying, he immediately said to the police, "Officer, it''s her." He pointed at Qiao Ying.


    "My son spends all his time mingling with her, she must know where my son went. I only have this one son, raised him with great difficulty to this age, and was relying on my son to support me in my old age."


    The police looked at them both: "Come this way to talk."


    Xiao Chengdong followed behind the officer, "Officer, did you hear, she admitted it."


    This youngdy clearly had an unusual rtionship with that brat.


    Police: "Come make a statement."


    Xiao Chengdong hurriedly followed, plotting in his heart whether he should pretend to be in painter. After the statement he''d go straight to the hospital to lie there for ten days or half a month, then ask her for a hundred thousand or eighty thousand inpensation.


    Just as he was thinking this, a hand suddenly grabbed his shoulder.


    Before Xiao Chengdong could react, he was picked up and thrown into the office next door. Then he heard the sound of the door being locked.


    There was no one in the office. Qiao Ying single-handedly dragged the table full of documents from the side to block the door. She coldly looked at Xiao Chengdong who was whimpering in pain on the ground.


    When the officer nced back, the person behind him was gone. Screams suddenly rang out from the office next door, so he quickly went to check out the situation.


    But he found the door locked, so he started banging on the door.


    "Open the door? Open this door, do you hear me?"


    "You inside, open this door right now."


    The screams kepting one after another. Xiao Chengdong shouted for help at the top of his lungs, but was kicked and mmed into the table blocking the door, shaking the entire door.


    "Hurry and get the key to open the door!"

 Chapter 274: The killing begins, the big explosion;" Qin Hanyue ": The wife is very fierce

    <h4>Chapter 274</h4>


    A scream echoed throughout the entire police station.


    Qiao Ying looked at Xiao Chengdong dying on the floor, threw the chair leg in her hand to the ground, and slowly took out her phone to call Qin Hanyue amidst the shouts of cops outside the door mixed with threats to stop her.


    The key was taken, and the door was rammed open.


    ¡°Don¡¯t move, hands up!¡±


    Seven or eight guns shakily pointed towards Qiao Ying, and everyone was frightened by the sight of Xiao Chengdong beaten half to death on the ground.


    Two people quickly went over to check on Xiao Chengdong''s condition.


    He had already passed outpletely, limbs broken, and internal organs likely ruptured. At his age, he was a goner.


    Even if he could be saved, he would surely be disabled and bedridden.


    Everyone looked at Qiao Ying wiping the blood stains off her shoes onto their chairs with paper towels while still acting arrogantly, and they were baffled.


    It was hard to imagine that such a young and delicate looking little girl would dare beat someone like this in a police station.


    They had never seen such audacity.


    Just as several people were about to subdue Qiao Ying, the chief hurried over and stopped them. He asked Qiao Ying, ¡°Miss Qiao, is it?¡±


    Qiao Ying casually replied, ¡°Send him to the hospital. Someone will pay the medical fees.¡±


    For however long Xiao Chengdong stayed in the hospital, she would pay for medical expenses for just as long until he spent his whole life lying there!


    Then, Qiao Ying walked out of the police station.


    It was a dark night.


    Early November in the capital was already nipping toes.


    Halfway up a hillside, a vi was hidden there.


    The owner of the vi was an old private business boss in the capital who kept a very low profile normally. His publicly known identity was quite clean and mysterious.


    Qiao Ying''s car was parked at the foot of the mountain.


    In the night,


    she headed up the hill at an unhurried pace along the cement path.


    Cold winds blew over continuously, and the hill was covered in a thinyer of fog that obscured the way forward. The sounds of wind blowing through foliage blended with unknown bird and insect cries.


    In the darkness, that petite figure appeared and disappeared.


    The brightly lit vi halfway up the mountain gradually came into view.


    It wasn¡¯t even 10 PM yet¡ªnotte at all¡ªbut there were no signs of people inside the enormous vi.


    It seemed peaceful, but danger lurked everywhere in secret.


    Hidden silhouettesy in ambush, awaiting their chance.


    Qiao Ying slipped into the vi without a sound, and then the power was cut, enveloping the entire vi in darkness.


    Only then did the people concealed inside realize an intruder had entered.


    In a sh, everyone emerged and mobilized upon sensing danger.


    The vi, which had appeared vacant earlier, was suddenly full of figures.


    In the pitch-ck vi, the short knife in Qiao Ying¡¯s hand glinted bloodthirstily as she directly sliced the throat of the person who came to check the power supply.


    Blood sprayed everywhere¡ªthe ughter began.


    On the surface, this vi was a private business boss¡¯s residence.


    But in reality, it was a den of thieves for Dark Shadow.


    Dark Shadow¡¯s strongest branch was concealed here.


    These guards inside the vi were all Dark Shadow¡¯s assassins.


    This branch had previously been controlled by Mu Ying and Fei Ying. Red Heart K had also wanted to secretly rope this branch to her side.


    With the demise of Mu Ying and Fei Ying on the cruise ship, the branch had brought in new people to take over.


    As Cheng Jinyan had said, destroying Dark Shadow¡¯s security system was just an appetizer. The real reckoning began now.


    Dark Shadow clearly also knew Qiao Ying¡¯s fury had been incited and made preparations, lying in wait for her arrival.


    Muffled gunshots rang out inside the pitch-ck vi in pursuit of that petite, elusive figure.


    A momentter, the silhouette vanished without a trace.


    Changing the ammunition clip while moving cautiously to stay alert of any sound, the sharp click of the bullet sliding into the chamber was exceptionally clear.


    Suddenly sensing something amiss, the man¡¯s eyes widened dramatically.


    That petite figure had already reappeared behind him soundlessly.


    He abruptly whipped around with his gun raised.


    But before he could pull the trigger, his throat was sliced open.


    Several others discovered her and rushed up to the third floor she was on, but Qiao Ying sent the first person to reach her flying with a kick, sending him crashing back down to the second floor.


    In the night¡¯s stillness, the pungent smell of blood filled the vi.


    Qiao Ying glided through the figures locked in their death throes, reaping life after life.


    No one knew how much time had passed before, along with all the vi¡¯s assassins being cleared out, the entire residence seemed like a human purgatory.


    ¡°...Who...who are you?¡±


    Qiao Ying stepped on the rece leaders of Mu Ying and Fei Ying.


    She looked at them coldly with the eyes of someone regarding a corpse and said, ¡°Naturally, the person here to take all your lives.¡±


    She raised her gun and resolutely pulled the trigger.


    Finally, she strode out of the vi, stepping over corpses.


    As she headed down the hill, she took out her phone to operate something.


    At the foot of the mountain, Robot Qiao Yi received instructions.


    Then, the trunk automatically opened and several drones flew out.


    The drones flew toward the hill; their shing lights looked like fireflies steadily making their way through the mountainside.


    Qiao Ying descending the mountain nced up and saw the drones overhead.


    Soon, the drones arrived above the vi and circled it.


    Robot Qiao Yi wiggled its round head, and the silly childish voice from its system changed into a steady male voicepletely unfitting for its appearance: ¡°Target locked. Drones preparationplete, now deploying explosives.¡±


    That voice belonged to none other than Qin Hanyue¡¯s.


    Then, explosions thundered, one after another, seeming to tten the entire mountain.


    Halfway up the mountain, mes from the inferno illuminated a huge part of the hillside.


    The vi had be a pile of rubble amidst the deafening booms.


    Themotion shocked the entire capital city.


    Qiao Ying opened the car door and climbed inside.


    Qin Hanyue¡¯s voice sounded out, ¡°Sis, you¡¯ve returned.¡±


    A great amount of the hostility in Qiao Ying¡¯s bodynguage instantly dissipated upon hearing Qin Hanyue speak. She looked at the silly Robot Qiao Yi in the passenger seat.


    Suddenly feeling mischievous, she said, ¡°Call me ¡®Boss¡¯ and let me hear it.¡±


    Machine Qin Hanyue immediately obeyed: ¡°Boss.¡±


    Qiao Ying''s smile grew: ¡°Call me sister.¡±


    Qin Hanyue¡¯s deep voice addressed her affectionately, ¡°Sister.¡±


    Her heart stirred lightly for some inexplicable reason. Along with Qin Hanyue''s voice, his face also automatically appeared in her mind.


    Her heart harboredplex feelings she couldn''t fully articte, probably...because that term of address really seemed to please her somehow.


    Deciding to take further advantage, Qiao Ying continued, ¡°Call me ¡®Ancestor¡¯.¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°Ancestor.¡±


    Qiao Yingughed.


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°Does Sister wish to hear me call her anything else?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°How much vocabry is in your system?¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°Searching for suitable terms of address for a 19-year-old. Sister, please listen: Miss, youngdy, beauty, maiden,ss...


    Qiao Ying interrupted: ¡°Shove off.¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°My girl doesn¡¯t like it? Let me switch to another batch. Please listen: Darling, wife, lover, partner, madam, olddy...¡±


    Qiao Ying¡¯s brow twitched slightly. ¡°Shut it.¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°Olddy doesn¡¯t please you either? Let me switch again...¡±


    Qiao Ying threatened, ¡°I''ll dismantle you, believe me or not.¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°Olddy is quite fierce.¡±


    The original system was just for entertaining children. With some casual tinkering from Qiao Ying, it already surpassed its original parameters by leaps and bounds, nearly semi-humanized.


    "Bastard," Qiao Ying cursed under her breath.


    The drones flew back neatly into the trunk. Qiao Ying watched the mountainside engulfed in mes¡ªtest run sessful.


    She drove away.


    Qiao Ying had just arrived home when Qin Hanyue called.


    Clearly, she was the prime suspect for this case in his eyes.


    Hearing Qin Hanyue¡¯s voice reminded Qiao Ying of Machine Qin Hanyue¡¯s ¡°olddy¡± address, and her expression instantly turnedplicated.


    When Qin Hanyue asked if she was behind the explosion, Qiao Ying impatiently shot back, ¡°What¡¯s it got to do with me?¡± before promptly hanging up.


    That voice caused trouble; now Qin Hanyue himself would shoulder the me.


    Holding his phone, Qin Hanyue recalled Qin Yan¡¯s words: A girl¡¯s mood changes by the minute.

 Chapter 275: Joe Shadow: Go downstairs, Kiss on the Lips

    <h4>Chapter 275</h4>


    The next day,


    At the Qin Group headquarters building.


    Qin Hanyue was in a meeting when a message came to his phone. Turning off phones during meetings was the professional etiquette, which their decisive chairman had always led by example.


    Yet recently, their chairman had not only sent messages during meetings without any reservations, but even took calls.


    Qin Hanyue reached for his phone on the table.


    He didn''t actually expect the message to be from Qiao Ying, given her bad moodst night over which he had been an innocent victim.


    To his pleasant surprise, it was from Qiao Ying after all.


    When he read the message content however, Qin Hanyue''s mind rather embarrassingly short-circuited with a "hiss".


    Thinking he might have read it wrong, Qin Hanyue read through the message again carefully, word for word.


    He unconsciously sat up straight, his heartbeat quickening.


    It was her usual tone, and they were all words he recognized.


    The words were very explicit, so explicit that it made Qin Hanyue, in front of all his subordinates, somewhat ill at ease.


    It was the first time he truly felt the power of the written word.


    Could she really have meant what she wrote, and not typed incorrectly?


    He took a subtle deep breath, keeping his expression unchanged as he told Qin Yuchen on his left, "You take over the meeting."


    Then he grabbed his phone and strode out.


    He seemed rather urgent.


    Qin Hanyue took the elevator downstairs. After tidying up, he walked out thepany entrance with big strides. Seeing Qiao Ying''s car there,


    he opened the passenger door and got in. Seeing Qiao Ying''s indifferent expression in the driver''s seat, he asked: "Did you type...wrong?"


    He managed to swallow thest word back in time.


    Looking at the girl''s fairplexion and pink lips, the urge to be intimate with his beloved was simply irrepressible. So without any warning, he put his arms around her head and outright kissed her.


    No excuses, kiss first and talkter.


    Even if she had made a typo, he could at most get a couple cold res from her, which he would dly take.


    Qin Hanyue thought to himself.


    It felt like "striking gold" - he had to make the most of it.


    With that in mind, he seemed rather impatient, plunging straight in to the main point without restraint, continuously deepening the kiss.


    Sensing that Qiao Ying was not displeased and had even grabbed his suitpel, seemingly a silent response,


    Qin Hanyue felt his heart quiver, as if it was not the clothes she had grabbed.


    No typo then?


    That certainly emboldened him.


    So he lightened and slowed down his moves, moving one hand to the back of her head, tangling her silky hair in his palm, while the other hand held her tight,


    Qin Hanyue closed his eyes and immersed himselfpletely, tenderly entwining with her tongue, indulging in the moment - this seemed the best way to convey their intense emotions, given both their personalities.


    After a long while,


    Qin Hanyue slowly let her go, his tall nose nudging her warm cheek. Instead of immediately leaving, he soothingly pecked her lips,


    lingering by her ear, before finally ending it.


    Qiao Ying turned her face away, putting her hand back on the steering wheel. Other than slightly flushed cheeks and still uneven breathing, she was extremelyposed, saying: "You can go back up now."


    Seeing her so sober, together with what she just said.


    Qin Hanyue didn''t know whether tough or cry for a moment.


    Using him then tossing him aside, how could she be so...adorably heartless.


    Qin Hanyue: "You asked me toe down just to...?"


    Kiss?


    Qiao Ying raised her brow slightly: "Not allowed?"


    Qin Hanyue: "Most wee, can''t ask for more."


    Qiao Ying: "Then what else were you expecting?"


    Qin Hanyue: "No, I''m very content, and very touched too."


    Qiao Ying: "Then why aren''t you leaving yet?"


    Qin Hanyue: "Just that, driving over specially just to satisfy your whims, isn''t that too big a loss for you?"


    Qiao Ying nced at his looks, answering rather perfunctorily yet also truthfully: "With your appearance, Qin, it''s not a loss at all."


    Qin Hanyue chuckled.


    "In that case, I think such mutually beneficial arrangements could certainly stand to be continued and encouraged. If it''s too much trouble for you to make the trip out, I''m perfectly happy to take the initiative toe over, on call and ready to serve."


    Qiao Ying: "......"


    A willing self-sponsored pet bird clearly had no bottom line.


    After saying that, Qin Hanyue leaned over with one hand on her neck, nting a kiss on her forehead then her cheek.


    His sexy voice alluringly teased: "I''m going back to work now, drive safely."


    Very satisfied, he got out of the car.


    The meeting still hadn''t ended when Qin Hanyue returned to the conference room.


    Everyone exchanged looks.


    Although their chairman seemed calm on the surface, they could still sense from his now warmer demeanor that his mood had improved after stepping out briefly.


    Happy events do wonders for one''s spirit. Given his steady nature, this had to be big news that he couldn''t even fully hide.


    Now back in his seat, Qin Hanyue was clearly still preupied, staring nkly at theputer screen.


    Suddenly,


    his expression gradually changed, as if a thought had struck him.


    After the meeting ended and he was back in his office, Qin Hanyue checked the time then messaged Qiao Ying: ¡¾Are you at school yet?¡¿


    Qiao Ying: ¡¾I''m at the airport¡¿


    The guesses taking shape in Qin Hanyue''s mind were now confirmed: ¡¾Going where?¡¿


    Qiao Ying: ¡¾Amna this time, to settle ounts with Dark Shadow¡¿


    Clearly her anger hadn''t yet subsided, and Feng Ying''s matter wasn''t over.


    Qin Hanyue''s mood instantly sank. Now he understood - that was a farewell kiss earlier. No wonder she was still in low spiritsst night, yet specially came over to indulge him today.


    Qin Hanyue sent her a number: ¡¾I have people in Amna, contact him if you need arms or manpower¡¿


    Qin Hanyue was Amna''s biggest arms dealer.


    Qiao Ying soon replied: ¡¾A capable helpmate is certainly not bad¡¿


    Seeing her message, mistaking Qiao Ying''s feud with Dark Shadow to be because of Feng Ying, Qin Hanyue now couldn''t even be bothered feeling jealous of Feng Ying. He only worried about Qiao Ying''s safety.


    But clearly, she had left him behind to keep the fort again.


    It was certain the ce she blew upst night was one of Dark Shadow''s territories - she had cleared out as much of the threat in the capital as she could before leaving.


    Qin Hanyue sent her a number: ¡¾I have people in Amna, contact him if you need arms or manpower¡¿


    Qiao Ying soon replied: ¡¾A capable helpmate is certainly not bad¡¿


    Seeing her message, mistakenly thinking Qiao Ying''s feud with Dark Shadow was over Feng Ying, Qin Hanyue now couldn''t even be bothered feeling jealous over Feng Ying. He only worried about Qiao Ying''s safety.


    But evidently, she had left him behind to guard the fort again.


    It could be determined that the ce she blew upst night was one of Dark Shadow''s territories - she had swept away as much of the threat in the capital as possible before leaving.


    Qin Hanyue: ¡¾I''ll be waiting for your return¡¿


    Amna - an oasis in the desert.


    Nicknamed the "much bigger Peruvian Huacachina".


    But farrger than Huacachina, about the size of a county town.


    In the endless ocean of yellow sand, Qiao Ying drove a ck desert-trekking 4WD, shuttling towards the only oasis in the desert.


    Sand flew as the car wheels left tracks that were quickly erased by the yellow sand.


    In the distance, a line of camels walked by.


    A few cars recklessly chased after hers for a stretch, the upants yelling all kinds of nonsense at her.


    This was no peaceful ce.

 Chapter 276: "Qin Han Yue" : His wife is only nineteen years old; Qiao Ying: You are like a father

    <h4>Chapter 276</h4>


    This oasis was not far from the city.


    After driving for forty minutes, the oasis hidden in the yellow sand appeared like a utopia.


    It was dusk at this time. The sky was painted with ayer of orange-red paint, which set off the small town below and added ayer of fantasy color.


    Beautifully unreal.


    Amna was an oasis in the desert, centering around a naturalke. Palm trees, eucalyptus trees and most buildings were concentrated around theke. The emeraldke was surrounded by sand dunes tens of meters high, a magical and beautiful ce.


    Beautiful scenery always attracted quite a few daring tourists.


    Buting here for tourism was no different from going to work in Myanmar.


    It was easy toe, but difficult to go back.


    It looked peaceful on the surface, but it was actually a cannibalistic ce.


    Qiao Ying took out her phone and took a picture of the sunset scenery below the small town surrounded by the desert. She casually sent it to Qin Hanyue.


    Then she went back to the car and drove in.


    She sessfully found a family hotel, picked up her backpack and walked in.


    As soon as she entered the hotel lobby, she sessfully attracted everyone''s attention. An Asian girl, and a lovely little short-legged robot, thisbination, first time seeing it.


    Qiao Ying ignored those ill-intentioned eyes, and took Qiao Yi to the room. She threw her backpack on the chair.


    "Block the signal of this hotel, I''m going to take a bath."


    The cameras in this room were definitely more than those in love hotels.


    Qin Hanyue''s calm voice sounded: "Okay."


    Then the sound of water came from the bathroom.


    The robot Qiao Yi retracted its two little short legs into its body and slid smoothly on the floor.


    There was a knock on the door. The man outside spoke Spanish and imed to be a hotel staff member who came to deliver food.


    Qiao Yi went to the back of the door and replied in the same Spanish with Qin Hanyue''s voice: "Leave the food outside the door."


    Hearing the voice of a mature man in the room, the person outside soon stopped making any noise.


    In the time Qiao Ying took a bath, four or five people knocked on the door, all with various excuses to get Qiao Ying to open the door.


    After hearing Qin Hanyue''s voice, they all retreated.


    Qiao Ying wiped her wet hair and came to the window sill. At this time, the whole town was lit up, and if it wasn''t for the dozens of meters high sand dunes that looked like city walls, it was no different from the city.


    In her previous life, she had been here before.


    Among those old guys in Shadow Squadron, apart from JOKER, the most capable one, Meihua Q, hade in and out of here many times.


    Moon Shadow from Shadow Squadron had alsoe here before.


    It seemed that there was a Shadow Squadron base hidden here, and it was even possible that this was the hiding ce Meihua Q had prepared for himself or as his retirement ce.


    In her previous life, she had followed Moon Shadow here.


    However, she didn''t do anything at that time, she just came here to see the scenery.


    She wasn''t very interested in many of the things about Shadow Squadron, but sometimes she had to explore to protect herself.


    When in the underworld, it was impossible to turn a deaf ear to things outside the window.


    There weren''t many people left in Shadow Squadron.


    Since Moon Shadow might be here, Qiao Ying didn''t have to go far to find him, so she might as well take him down first.


    Qin Hanyue''s voice suddenly sounded behind her, solemnly admonishing: "Wife, there are many bad people here, be careful."


    Qiao Ying, who was thinking about things, was slightly startled, and her hand wiping her hair paused. Not because she was scared.


    When she looked back, she realized it.


    Qiao Ying: "Can''t change the way you call me, huh?"


    Qin Hanyue: "But wife is one of the most intimate terms between men and women without blood ties in modern times."


    Qiao Ying: "I don''t mind if you call me mom."


    Qin Hanyue: "But wife, you are only neen years old and I am thirty."


    Qiao Ying looked expressionless and said dangerously: "Bring me myputer."


    Qin Hanyue was very sensible: "Sister."


    Qiao Ying threw the half-wet towel at its head.


    Shey tiredly on the bed. The day and night temperature difference in the desert was great. The air conditioner in this room was not very good. Qiao Ying wrapped herself in a quilt.


    Qin Hanyue''s voice came to the bedside: "Eat first before resting, it''s good for your health. What do you want to eat? I''ll order it."


    Seeing that Qiao Ying didn''t move, it went to pour a ss of warm water and brought it to the bedside: "Then drink a ss of water to warm your stomach."


    Qiao Ying looked at it, stretched her legs out from under the quilt, and stepped on its big face with her tender little feet, as if stepping on Qin Hanyue''s own face: "You''re like a dad!" The tender toes tapped its face.


    This attentiveness was exactly the same as Qin Hanyue himself.


    Qin Hanyue: "But you don''t like me calling you daughter."


    Qiao Ying: "Call me sister."


    Qin Hanyue: "Sister."


    Qiao Ying''s mouth curled slightly.


    Every time Qiao Ying heard this sister, she felt happy, and her heart became twisted once.


    She didn''t know if she would have a chance to get that old man to call her sister face to face. It probably wouldn''t happen. Even without limits he couldn''t go to this extent.


    Qiao Ying: "Say you are an old man."


    Qin Hanyue: "I can say it to my sister, but ording to human life span, I am not."


    Although it was just a voice, the simrity in attributes, this way of quibbling over age was really the same.


    Qiao Ying: "I''ll take you apart when I go back."


    Qin Hanyue: "I will miss my sister."


    "Sister hasn''t given me a name yet. I found the name of the only emergency contact is [Qin Hanyue]. Can I use his name?"


    Qiao Ying picked up her phone: "Whatever."


    Qin Hanyue: "Thank you, sister."


    Half an hour earlier, Qin Hanyue had replied to her sunset photo, also with a photo, the sunrise outside his bedroom.


    Qiao Ying looked at it and threw her phone aside.


    Qin Hanyue: "Going to sleep?"


    Qiao Ying: "Turn off the lights."


    Qin Hanyue: "Okay."


    The robot Qin Hanyue immediately went to turn off the lights, then returned to the bedside: "You sleep, I''ll stand guard."


    It also lowered its voice, which gave Qiao Ying the feeling that Qin Hanyue himself was there with her eyes closed and just listening to the voice.


    When Qiao Ying woke up after a nap and ate breakfast, she walked out of the hotel.


    When she came out, she saw that her car had been stolen.


    It was not very realistic to ask the hotel management, and she still needed to stay here, no time to find a new ce.


    So she temporarily put aside the matter of the car.


    An off-road vehicle drove by and asked Qiao Ying if she wanted a ride.


    Qiao Ying got on the car.


    In the southeast direction of the town-sized oasis,


    there was an underground boxing arena.


    In her previous life, she had seen Moon Shadow go in there.


    She didn''t follow him in at that time, and now she was going to check out the situation.


    The driver was a Spaniard, quite handsome, with a very long name. Taking away his parents'' surname, his given name was Fidel.


    Fidel kept chatting her up, asking about this and that. Seeing that Qiao Ying didn''t care to answer, he told Qiao Ying about her destination¡ªthe underground boxing arena.


    "The person in charge of that boxing arena seems to be one of you Asians too." Fidel said in Spanish.


    Fidel: "You don''t happen to know them, do you? Or are you also a boxing arena person? But I''ve never seen you here before."


    Qiao Ying: "Looks like an Asian?"


    Fidel: "They are quite mysterious. Anyway, I''ve been here for twelve years and have never figured them out. The boxing arena is very lively every day. The winner will get a generous bonus from them, but after that, I never saw those boxing kings again, don''t know where they went."


    Qiao Ying didn''t answer.


    At this moment, a ck four-wheel drive desert car wasing from the opposite direction.


    Fidel immediately stuck his head out and shouted at the other party: "Hey buddy, where did you get this new car? It''s so cool."


    The other party also stuck his head out and proudly told Fidel: "Don''t know which poor bastard it was."


    Fidel looked envious: "You bastard. I''ll take another look at your new carter, I still have work to do now."


    Fidel retracted his head.


    Qiao Ying: "Is that your friend?"


    Fidel: "We work in a convoy together."


    The car was driving on the yellow sand, not very fast, shaking back and forth, which Fidel enjoyed very much.


    Fidel: "What is your rtionship with that boxing arena anyway?"


    Qiao Ying: "I don''t know yet if I have any rtionship with that boxing arena, but I have a very close rtionship with your colleague''s new car."


    "Huh?" He turned to look at her.


    Qiao Ying pressed Fidel''s head hard against the steering wheel, knocking him out instantly.


    Then she opened the driver''s door and kicked him out of the car with one kick.


    Qiao Ying: "Congrattions on bing the newest poor bastard."


    Qiao Ying "bang" closed the car door and drove away.

 Chapter 277: You are so fierce will not have a boyfriend; Qiao Ying: Your boss is my boyfriend

    <h4>Chapter 277</h4>


    The boxing ring was not big, with only a tform set up in the middle.


    The facilities and environment could be described as simple - the lights were not on and it was pitch ck. There were few people in the boxing ring during the day, only some who looked like staff. The whole boxing ring was quiet.


    "Does the organization have some big action recently? Why the urgency to recruit so aggressively, even the skills of those two peoplest night could only qualify them to sweep the doorsteps on the outermostyer of the organization."


    "I heard some rumors that ck Spade A and Red Heart K died, looks like they offended someone they shouldn''t have."


    On the second floor, in the narrow dark corridor, two staff members of the boxing ring were talking in hushed voices.


    "How is that possible? They are ck Spade A and Red Heart K, who in the world has that capability?"


    "Looks like it''s not just the two of them, several seniors of Shadow Squadron were also lost, that''s why the organization is recruiting so urgently."


    "Are you serious? Could it be the target that Blood Shadow failed to take out came back for revenge?"


    "You might have guessed right, only the target that survived from Blood Shadow would have this capability."


    "Even Blood Shadow died by his hands, does the organization have the power to confront him? Just who is he?"


    "Stop guessing, be vignt. Moon Shadow specifically told us to be cautious, something might happen."


    The two werepletely unaware that the figure hiding in the darkness had heard their entire conversation before silently leaving.


    When Qiao Ying came out of the boxing ring, she drove around the small town aimlessly. Suddenly, an off-road vehicle simr to Fidel''s followed her, obviously one of Fidel''s crew members.


    Soon, six or seven off-road vehicles were trailing behind Qiao Ying.


    An inevitable car chase.


    The dusty roads irritated the slightly fastidious Qiao Ying. Not wanting to end up covered in dirt, she shook off her pursuers and circled back to the hotel.


    Just as she entered the hotel, she saw Fidel already waiting for her in the lobby.


    There was a huge wound on his face, looking miserable.


    Of course with Fidel and his crew as local overlords here, finding a girl new in town took no time at all.


    "Where''s my car? And take a look at my face, how much is the medical fee?" Fidel had a decent temper, he didn''t get physical with Qiao Ying directly. He didn''t seem too upset either.


    Perhaps because Qiao Ying was connected to the boxing ring, he didn''t act recklessly.


    Qiao Ying nced at him and headed straight for the elevator, "Get that guy to return my car."


    Fidel put his hands on his hips, greatly exasperated, "Hey, can you be reasonable? It wasn''t me who stole your car but that damned guy."


    Qiao Ying: "Aren''t all the unlucky ones here randomly generated? Whoever''s turn it is, is whoever it is. Where''s the honor?"


    Fidel: "I bought my car through proper channels, not stolen from some unlucky guy."


    Qiao Yingzily replied: "Oh is that so? I snatched my new car from an unlucky guy this morning."


    Her new car? The unlucky Fidel was stunned, "???"


    Fidel: "I''m here to get my stuff back. Don''t me me for being impolite if you keep refusing, you robber!"


    Seeing that she was about to get into the elevator, Fidel reached out to grab Qiao Ying''s shoulder. Unexpectedly, she dodged his hand with a sidestep, as if eyes grew on the back of her head. Then she kicked him without hesitation. Qiao Ying didn''t use full force but still made Fidel''s eyeballs bulge outwards. He curled up clutching his abdomen and slowly knelt down on the ground.


    Qiao Ying stood in the elevator, "Bring my car or one of that guy''s hands in exchange."


    Kneeling on the ground and twisted in pain, Fidel squeezed out, "......so vicious, you''ll never find a boyfriend!"


    Fidel walked out of the hotel fuming, wanting to steal his car back. But after searching the surroundings, he couldn''t find it anywhere.


    Infuriated, he was about to return to demand an exnation from Qiao Ying.


    Just then his phone rang. Seeing the caller ID, the casual andzy attitude on Fidel instantly vanished without a trace.


    He answered the call.


    Hearing the caller report their boss''s name and ask for firearms, Fidel almost stood at attention. He lowered his voice respectfully, "Miss Qiao?"


    The temperature dropped quickly and it was dusk in the blink of an eye.


    There was a small tavern near the boxing ring. Fidel sat by the window waiting for someone. Then he saw Qiao Ying drive up in the "new car" outside.


    Fidel touched the wound on his face.


    Muttering: "Connected to the boxing ring huh."


    Unfortunately he had business now and no time to settle ounts with her. Unexpectedly the car thief walked into the tavern straight towards him the next moment.


    Their eyes met.


    Qiao Ying thought: So it really is this guy.


    Although Fidel''s voice was proper on the phone, Qiao Ying still recognized it, just not 100% sure.


    Can''t believe this guy is under Qin Hanyue.


    But Fidel thought: Don''t tell me this girl has taken a liking to me?


    As soon as this idea popped up, Fidel, who was just imagining Qiao Ying falling for him and a MAY-DECEMBER ROMANCE to spice up his life, instantly changed how he looked at her.


    He sized up the girl sitting opposite him. Not bad, although the girl''s a bit fierce, her temperament suits his taste and she''s pretty too. Unfortunately he had business now.


    Fidel: "I don''t have time to talk about returning the car and medical fees now. But we can set some timeter."


    Qiao Ying: "Where''s my stuff?"


    Fidel: "What?"


    Qiao Ying: "My surname is Qiao."


    Fidel''s expression froze. He stared at Qiao Ying incredulously, stunned silly.


    Also a bit panicked.


    He opened his mouth, pronouncing the standard Mandarin carefully: "......You are Miss Qiao?"


    Qiao Ying: "You can speak Chinese."


    Fidel nodded nkly: "Yes."


    Qiao Ying: "The goods?"


    It took Fidel a moment to react. He quickly slid the ck suitcase by his feet to Qiao Ying across from him, still not over the shock.


    Qiao Ying opened the suitcase a crack and peeked inside.


    Fidel: "You, you''re so young?"


    Qiao Ying looked at him.


    "What I mean is, I thought you were a woman."


    Qiao Ying: "....."


    "I mean, I didn''t expect you to be a little girl." He imagined a ck widow.


    Qiao Ying: "Do you handle all the business here for Qin Hanyue?"


    Fidel considered it briefly and still told Qiao Ying the truth: "No, I don''t handle business, I handle people."


    Thinking to himself, she actually calls the boss directly by name.


    Qiao Ying sized him up, "Handle people?"


    Fidel reacted right away and exined, "The one who stole your car isn''t our man. The crew is just my cover identity."


    He added: "I''ll return your car safe and sound tonight, tomorrow at thetest."


    Qiao Ying: "Obedient."


    Fidel let out a breath in relief, smiling, "May I boldly ask, are you and our boss....business partners? Feel free to ignore me if that''s inappropriate. I''m just curious. My boss told me to treat you like him and follow your orders."


    He asked tactfully, clearly aware the rtionship was very unusual.


    Just imagining the possibility of Qiao Ying falling for him earlier, Fidel was now freaking out: Doomed.

 Chapter 279: "Qin Han Yue" : Wife, who are these two men; She died in the hands of the Shadow

    <h4>Chapter 279</h4>


    The fighting ring was packed shoulder to shoulder. The sudden moonshadow and the girl leaping down caused an outcry among the spectators.


    The originally bored audience instantly became highly interested.


    "It''s a little Asian woman, looking so petite and delicate. Amna has never had such a pretty and fair little woman before."


    "Is that the person she kicked down? She''s quite capable indeed. Is she going to fight a match? That would be fun to watch. What are the odds?"


    "Such a fresh and delicious little woman, who the hell wants to watch a boxing match? I''d feel bad if she got hurt."


    Qiao Ying looked coldly at Moon Shadow across from her: "Are you going to lead the way obediently, or do I have to escort you there by force?"


    Moon Shadow didn''t say a word.


    He knew he was no match for her. Resisting would be seeking death. But having him surrender meekly was absolutely impossible.


    So Moon Shadow rushed towards Qiao Ying in one swift movement, taking the initiative to attack. He went straight for the vitals from the very start. As Qiao Ying easily dissolved Moon Shadow''s killer move, the audience was shocked and thrilled.


    In terms of both speed and skill, Moon Shadow was inferior to the woman before him. But Qiao Ying wouldn''t be able to subdue him easily in a short time either. So the two of them started their spar.


    The boxers in previous years were mostly brawny bulls. Often, it was just watching two bulls lock horns.


    It was alright for a few times, but it got boring after too many.


    But the two people currently on stage didn''t look anything like boxers, no matter how you looked at them. Their skills were clearly different from those bulls.


    The audience couldn''t even catch their moves at all. Over a dozen techniques had passed in the blink of an eye.


    How many people in the world could witness two top assassins spar? This was truly an eye-opener.


    The audience was so shocked that they didn''t even have time to get excited. All eyes closely followed the two fighters, afraid to miss any wonderful details.


    The punch that Moon Shadow focused his strength to m towards Qiao Ying¡¯s face was blocked again by her. The impact of the collision forced Qiao Ying to retreat half a step with one foot.


    Moon Shadow immediately seized the opportunity to follow up. He lifted his leg and bent his knee to strike at Qiao Ying''s abdomen.


    Oddly, this girl who had a close rtionship with Blood Shadow seemed to know his skills well. At the same time, she also lifted her leg, hitting his raised thigh first with her knee.


    She sessfully deflected his move back at him.


    Moon Shadow immediately retaliated with a life-risking killer move that injured both the enemy and himself, temporarily forcing Qiao Ying back as they separated.


    But his arm was broken because of it.


    Unable to support himself, Moon Shadow fell to one knee on the stage. That injured leg couldn''t stand up for a while.


    He was supporting himself with one hand on the floor, breathing heavily and looking rather miserable.


    Fidel watched the incredibly powerful Qiao Ying on stage and was dumbfounded. He felt lucky once more that she was the boss.


    If she had been an enemy, he would have met Jesus eight hundred times by now.


    Qiao Ying didn''t give Moon Shadow time to relocate his dislocated arm joint. She directly rushed towards him in one swift movement.


    Her shadow swiftly approached. Moon Shadow raised his hand to block before him, but was kicked off stage by Qiao Ying¡¯s foot and heavily smashed onto the ground.


    The scared audience quickly dodged aside.


    Spitting out a mouthful of blood, Moon Shadow looked up at Qiao Ying towering over him on the stage and heard her say, "Stubborn fool."


    Moon Shadow¡¯s world went ck and he passed out.


    The hidden Dark Shadow assassins in the fighting ring were shocked seeing Moon Shadow¡¯s defeat. As they jumped onto the stage rushing towards Qiao Ying, she dodged the flying hidden weapons, and leisurely threw a sentence to Fidel below: "Tie that guy up."


    Then she started clearing out the Dark Shadow people.


    Seeing that people had died, everyone immediately turned to flee this trouble spot, no longer daring to watch the spectacle.


    With all the people gone, Qiao Ying could freely move as she wished.


    Fidel had just finished tying up Moon Shadow when Qiao Ying on the other side cleanly took care of the rest. By the time he turned back around, there were several bodies on the ground.


    The desert nights were very cold. A nameless big fire brought warmth to every Amna citizen: the mes lit up the entire southwest corner.


    After an interval of two days, another fighting venue was consumed by the mes.


    Fidel looked at the building being swallowed up by the huge fire in the rearview mirror and swallowed his saliva. He thought: what a huge grudge this was.


    Fidel escorted the tied-up Moon Shadow back to the hotel with Qiao Ying in broad daylight. Seeing this, the hotel staff only took a couple more nces.


    Clearly such things didn''t even count as incidents in Amna.


    Moreover, that person was Fidel whom they were all familiar with.


    Qiao Ying used the keycard to open the door.


    "Wife, you''re back," the robot Qin Hanyue immediately came up, "Wife, are you thirsty? Let me pour you some water to drink."


    Hearing the steady male voice from behind, Fidel was shocked for a moment and immediately looked inside, "Boss?"


    But there was no sight of his boss inside the room.


    Qin Hanyue the robot asked: "Wife, who are these two men?"


    Fidel looked towards the source of the voice and was bbergasted.


    "Is this my boss''s voice?"


    Having it used to y with like this? And it had to be the boss''s wife at that. Admirable indeed.


    Qiao Ying narrowed her eyes slightly looking at "Qin Hanyue".


    That gaze didn''t know whether it was annoyed or speechless. She raised her hand and rapped the round metal head of the robot twice with a "ng ng".


    "Wife, why are you knocking me?"


    "I''m checking to see if Qin Hanyue is hiding inside you."


    "Then wife, knock gently. Don''t knock painfully on your hand."


    "Go pour water."


    This sted bot had acknowledged "wife" as the most intimate form of address between them. Even with the risk of having its system tampered with, it stubbornly refused to change how it addressed her.


    "Yes wife."


    One dayter,


    The off-road vehicle drove in the endless yellow sandy desert, heading deeper inward.


    In the back seat,


    Moon Shadow''s face was pale. His upper body was bound up tight by finger-thick nylon ropes. The arm twisted off by Qiao Ying hadn''t been reattached yet.


    Half of his body was numb, including that arm.


    His two legs seemed still free, but actually couldn''t even lift at all - Qiao Ying had struck his acupoints with several needles, rendering them useless.


    Beside him, Qiao Ying sat with crossed arms and eyes closed to nourish her spirit.


    Moon Shadow: "...Blood Shadow also knew the body''s acupoints."


    The person beside him did not react.


    Moon Shadow: ¡°Blood Shadow was raised by the organization. She was Dark Shadow''s irreceable glory. I had thought you were Blood Shadow''s friend.¡±


    ¡°But you killed her mentors. Whether you are Blood Shadow''s enemy or Dark Shadow''s enemy, what vengeance do you have against Dark Shadow?¡±


    Fidel who was driving nced up: Dark Shadow? Blood Shadow?


    Boss¡¯s wife knew the legendary genius assassin?!


    This guy is from Dark Shadow?


    Moon Shadow: ¡°Blood Shadow failed her mission. I had always wondered what mission it was that even she couldn''tplete. You know right? Anyway I¡¯m going die, so telling me shouldn¡¯t matter.¡±


    The previously resting-her-spirit Qiao Ying finally reacted a little: ¡°Say one more word about Blood Shadow failing her mission and I¡¯ll kill you.¡±


    Moon Shadow wondered: ¡°Wasn¡¯t it? She didn¡¯t die?¡±


    The desert air was very dry. Qiao Ying slowly took a deep breath to change her breath.


    Then she opened her eyes, turned to look at Moon Shadow beside her who had been kept in the dark like everyone else. Her tone was calm like still water: ¡°Dead. Killed by the very organization you are all so loyal to.¡±


    Moon Shadow immediately refuted: ¡°Impossible!¡±

 Chapter 280: Shadow clones Blood Shadow; Joe Shadow: Take a shit and want me to take off your pants

    <h4>Chapter 280</h4>


    Fidel was shocked.


    Did Dark Shadow really destroy his most outstanding work? Why?


    Qiao Ying casually threw out a sentence to clear up the confusion for the two of them: "That ind in Southeast Asia was Dark Shadow''sboratory for extracting human genes."


    "Blood Shadow was researched there for over seven months, 228 days." She calmly looked ahead.


    It was hard for Moon Shadow to believe it. He finally showed some expression on his cold face: "You mean... cloning?"


    Fidel: Dark Shadow cloned Blood Shadow?


    Wow, an earth-shattering secret!


    The bossdy is really something to know even this.


    Moon Shadow would never have imagined that so long after Blood Shadow''s death, he would hear about such a different cause of her death.


    A cause that he could not possibly have imagined or dared to imagine.


    Fidel couldn''t help but interject: "So ording to this, Dark Shadow lost control of his killer and that''s why he killed him."


    That does make a lot of sense.


    It wouldn''t be that Dark Shadow wanted to expand his own power and that''s why he cloned him. If he just wanted to expand his own power and have tens of thousands of Blood Shadow clones, Dark Shadow would have had no need to kill Blood Shadow.


    No matter how powerful clones are, they have ws.


    An innate killer, one who had so much effort put into cultivating him into a perfect weapon, no one would bear to destroy their own meticulously crafted masterpiece unless there was no other choice.


    Fidel''s words left Moon Shadow, who had not spoken for a long time, inplete silence. It was unclear whether he believed it or not.


    Qiao Ying: "Let me correct you, they perished together."


    Fidel: "Yes boss."


    The bossdy seemed to care a lot about preserving the honor and reputation of this unbeaten genius killer. Could she really have known him?


    Moon Shadow: "How do you happen to know so clearly?"


    She even knew how many days Blood Shadow was held and whether she was killed or perished together.


    Fidel also wanted to know.


    Moon Shadow: "Your skills are so simr to hers. Could it be that you also have her genes in you?" She was surely avenging Blood Shadow.


    Could she be the backup Blood Shadow left for himself?


    "So was Blood Shadow willing or... deceived?"


    If deceived, how could he have left a backup n?


    If willing, how could he have met such an end of mutual destruction?


    Qiao Ying curled her lips in a mocking sneer, not answering him.


    Moon Shadow: "Or it''s obvious that Blood Shadow had ulterior motives early on."


    He didn''t know if she was baiting him, or just unwilling to believe this truth.


    Qiao Ying was toozy to argue with him: "I never encourage matters of life and death, so you don''t need to be in a hurry to find out and believe."


    Shezily said, "Dark Shadow has suffered heavy personnel losses. Soon there will be another ''mission failure'' Blood Shadow, including you."


    Moon Shadow immediately looked at her, silent.


    It seemed the conversation had soured Qiao Ying''s mood. Her expression was a little gloomy, and the aura around her cooled by more than just a degree.


    At this time, the previously ignored robot Qin Hanyue lit up its screen, shing its presence: "Wife, I want to charge."


    Qiao Ying''s eyebrows pressed down: "Charge yourself, you''re a grown up now. Are you still asking me to pull down your pants when you need to shit? Stop trying to make small talk."


    A grown up? Was she talking to the machine?


    Fidel''s expression was very rich as he imagined the bossdy saying this to the boss himself... He didn''t dare imagine it.


    Fortunately something like that could absolutely never happen.


    The low male voice carried a hint of grievance: "Wife..."


    Fidel nced at the passenger seat. The machine''s two big eyes were full of unshed tears. Damn, he really couldn''t bear to look directly at this machine using his boss''s voice.


    After one nce, Fidel hurriedly turned his face away.


    Hearing the robot say it still had 98.8% battery left, Fidel said: "You have so much battery left!"


    The robot didn''t seem inclined to respond to him.


    After a while, it coldly said:


    "There are many unknown dangers in the desert. I need to maintain absolutely sufficient battery at all times to protect my wife."


    Fidel: "Protect the bossdy? Other than spouting some knowledge and chatting to pass the time, what else can you do, a mere machine?"


    "I can do a lot more."


    Fidel muttered: "Although it''s using my boss''s voice, it''s still just using his voice."


    His boss wouldn''t say so much, nor say things like this.


    How could the boss have allowed his voice to be used like this?


    It really ruined his image.


    The car drove through the desert for a whole day.


    Fidel stopped to refuel, and added a jacket for himself.


    "Hey, how much further is it? Don''t trick us. Hiking through the desert is no joke." Fidel twisted open a bottle of mineral water and drank half.


    The swirling sand blurred his eyes. As far as he could see for miles, there was nothing but yellow sand, with no other colors.


    Although Fidel lived in Amna, he rarely went so deep into the desert.


    Running into quicksand or sandstorms were no joke.


    Moreover, the direction they were going was one rarely traveled.


    Moon Shadow: "Another day and a half by car."


    One dayter.


    The car was still driving.


    Qiao Ying had Fidel stop: "Let''s rest for a bit."


    Fidel knew there was danger ahead. They needed to recuperate.


    So they stopped the car and got out to stretch and replenish energy.


    Then they continued onward.


    Who knew how much longer they drove.


    In the distance, a magnificent castle was hidden in the swirling sands, fading in and out of view, with only the tip of the iceberg visible.


    The castle''s outer walls were the same earthen yellow as the desert sands, almost blending into the desert, as if it had grown out of the sands, exuding an aura of mystery and strangeness.


    "A mirage?" Fidel couldn''t distinguish real from illusion.


    Qin Hanyue''s voice rang out: "Multiple unknown signals detected ahead. Confirmed structure ahead is not a mirage."


    Not a mirage?


    Fidel only felt shock and awe.


    To think there was such a castle deep in the desert.


    It seemed this was the ce the bossdy wanted to find.


    Fidel: "Bossdy, this had better not be a Dark Shadowir. This is no joke. The boss is still waiting for you to go home."


    Seeing a castle of this scale, Qiao Ying''s cold eyes shed a trace of inscrutable excitement.


    Yes, excitement.


    After a moment, she spoke with some anticipation: "A castle this big must hold some secrets, right?"


    Moon Shadow looked at her, his expression indiscernible.


    Her words made him think deeply.


    He vaguely guessed what secrets Qiao Ying was referring to.


    The car continued towards the castle.


    The previously silent Moon Shadow suddenly spoke: "The castle perimeter is lined with radars. They''ll discover us as soon as we get close."


    He paused, then added: "It''s rigged with countless infrared traps inside. Going in is certain death."


    Qiao Ying: "Qin Hanyue, jam their radars for me."


    Robot Qin Hanyue: "One moment, wife."


    Fidel looked at the robot: "Not bad, buddy."


    Only then did Qiao Ying nce at Moon Shadow, her gaze meaningful.


    In her heart, Qiao Ying understood that Moon Shadow had deliberately lured her here.


    Dark Shadow was already preparing against her. The arena being suddenly bombed, there''s no way Dark Shadow didn''t know she did it.


    Even if he truly didn''t know, over a small matter like the arena being bombed, there was no need to personally send Moon Shadow to investigate.


    Moon Shadow was bait, and Dark Shadow knew she would surely take the bait, while Qiao Ying was eager to bite.


    Therefore,


    Amna was not the arena. The castle ahead was.

 Chapter 281: Swagger in; Qiao Ying is dizzy, adults appear

    <h4>Chapter 281</h4>


    The car stopped several hundred meters away from the castle.


    Fidel: "How do we get in? There is no cover around here, we''ll be spotted in minutes even without radar. There''s no way to sneak in, do we charge straight ahead?"


    Qiao Ying: "Walk in."


    Qiao Ying gave Moon Shadow a few needles and his legs gradually regained sensation.


    In the vast desert, a ck dot was moving towards the castle - Moon Shadow dragged his still numb legs with great difficulty.


    Petite Qiao Ying hid behind him. The two walked straight towards the castle, slowly closing the distance.


    The over 10-meter high city walls stood tall, blocking everything outside. A few huge signal towers were built above the walls.


    As the figures moved closer, they looked increasingly tiny.


    The city walls were in ancient Roman style. Right ahead were eight city gates standing wide open, yet there were no guards at any of them.


    The two thus entered unobstructed.


    Once past the gates, the wind dropped sharply and they could no longer see yellow sand blurring their vision. The air was much cleaner too.


    The castle was quiet as if uninhabited.


    Heading further in, the luxurious interior starkly contrasted with the rough exterior and the deste desert outside - it was like two different worlds. Thepletely modernized furnishings and designs made one feel as if they had returned to the city.


    The massive castle appeared very empty. Itsplex structure obscured potential dangers lurking in the shadows.


    Not a soul could be seen.


    With a gun at his waist, Moon Shadow was forced to take the lead for Qiao Ying. Just then a drone flew in.


    It circled inside the castle but was not attacked by the infrared rays Moon Shadow mentioned. In the end, it hovered unscathed above Qiao Ying and followed her as she ventured deeper into the castle.


    The two plus one drone cautiously progressed through the intricate castle.


    Facing the sofa on the wall hung a huge electronic disy screening news.


    The voice echoed in the empty castle.


    Several long spiral staircases coiled upwards, leading to the mysterious second floor.


    Moon Shadow looked at the stairs: "I''ve only been to the first floor and never stayed long each time."


    Before he got a response, he lifted his leg towards the stairs but Qiao Ying yanked the rope on his arm to stop him. So he did not venture further.


    Qiao Ying looked around. Just then, Qin Hanyue¡¯s voice sounded from her Bluetooth earpiece: ¡°Wife, signal blockingplete.¡±


    As his voice trailed off, the TV let out two ¡°zi¡± buzzes then turned silent, disying a ¡°Signal Unstable¡± message.


    The castle became even quieter.


    The hidden cameras also stopped operating.


    After a while, Qin Hanyue¡¯s voice sounded again: ¡°Wife, detected unknown signals right below you.¡±


    There was a hidden basement.


    Qiao Ying shoved her gun at Moon Shadow¡¯s waist: ¡°This ce belongs to that old chap Meihua Q?¡±


    Moon Shadow answered hesitantly: ¡°Yes.¡±


    Meihua Q was skilled with mechanisms and secret rooms. That paranoid old man was extremely cautious, given his habits...


    Qiao Ying pulled Moon Shadow upstairs.


    The drone flew up first to scout ahead. They seemed to be the only ones in the castle. After walking for some time without encountering anyone, danger appeared to lurk behind every tightly shut room door.


    The drone stopped in front of a room, seeming to have discovered something.


    Qiao Ying fired a shot, sting the electronic lock on the door before kicking it open and shoving Moon Shadow in.


    There was nothing unusual inside the room.


    Qiao Ying followed behind.


    Therge luxuriously furnished room contained a lot of high tech devices. As Qiao Ying paced around, she suddenly flipped up a painting on the wall and knocked where it had hung - nothing strange there.


    After searching for a few minutes, she arrived before the desk and finally sat down, as if she was tired from searching.


    Before her sat an unfinished game of Go with the white pieces surrounded and utterly hopeless against the ck ones. Qiao Ying''s gaze fell upon the board.


    The room was so silent one could hear a pin drop.


    Moon Shadow looked at her strangely.


    Shortly after, she reached out and shifted a white piece. Its change of position instantly turned the game around, breaking through the dire straits.


    From an utterly hopeless to a hopeful situation.


    As the white piece shifted to where it should be, the mechanism within the board was triggered. The wall directly opposite the desk split open to both sides, revealing a silver-white metallic door behind it.


    Moon Shadow was amazed and looked back at Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying went before the door. It had two special rotatingbination locks on it.


    Qiao Ying took out a pair of headphones from her backpack.


    The headphones were modified - the cord had a special metallic device that asionally blinked red.


    Its USB plug was a stethoscope-like listening piece.


    Qiao Ying put on the headphones and ced the listening piece against the metal door near the locks. She then slowly rotated the locks.


    The sounds of the gears turning within could be heard clearly through the listening piece into her headphones.


    The drone hovered in midair, getting Moon Shadow in its sights on Qiao Ying''s behalf.


    Its camera allowed Fidel in the car to see everything happening in the room.


    Fidel: ¡°Would this work?¡±


    Qin Hanyue¡¯s voice responded: ¡°I believe in my wife.¡±


    Fidel: ¡°...¡±


    He really did not like hearing it speak, with the boss calling "wife" all the time - quite creepy.


    Fidel watched Qiao Ying pick the lock on screen: ¡°Has your wife told you what exactly she¡¯s trying to do? Is she looking for something? What¡¯s inside this secret room?¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°Foolish human.¡±


    Fidel was baffled: ¡°You damn robot scolding people?¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°My wife said there are secrets inside.¡±


    Fidel recalled: ¡°Seems like it...¡±


    ¡°Haven¡¯t seen a soul so far, feels ominous, like something¡¯s about to happen any second...¡±


    Before Fidel finished speaking, Qiao Ying¡¯s lock-picking halted.


    The next moment, the heavy metal doors slid open to both sides. Just as Fidel was about to exim joyfully, thick white fumes burst out from the opening instead.


    Qiao Ying immediately held her breath and retreated, but it was a step toote.


    Having inhaled a little, everything before Qiao Ying''s eyes went dark.


    Qin Hanyue¡¯s voice remained in the Bluetooth earpiece: ¡°Wife, what¡¯s wrong? Wife?¡± No response.


    Seeing Qiao Ying faint on the floor, Fidel panicked at once.


    Moon Shadow held his breath. As the fumes dispersed, he saw the room behind the door was actually a control center.


    Clearly, Qiao Ying had guessed right about the castle harboring many secrets.


    Footsteps sounded. The castle master finally showed himself.


    Moon Shadow faced the man deferentially: ¡°Sir.¡±


    The ropes on him were then cut. The drone in midair was also taken down by a shot, falling near the unconscious Qiao Ying.


    The video feed was interrupted, worrying Fidel even more.


    That sir looked at the opened secret room, his gaze then falling upon the fainted Qiao Ying on the ground.

 Chapter 282: Imprisoned in a large iron cage; Extraction of Qiao Ying’s genes

    <h4>Chapter 282</h4>


    The majestic castle stood like a giant beast in the desert.


    When Qiao Ying opened her eyes again, she found herself locked in arge ck iron cage. Her slender wrists and ankles were shackled with electronic handcuffs, and thick iron chainspletely confined her in the cage.


    The drugs made her feel weak all over.


    With her legs too limp to support herself, she was suspended by the chains on her wrists, which had leftrge red marks that were painful to see.


    What met her eyes was a hugeboratory filled with equipment and instruments, enclosed by copper walls and iron doors. Researchers in white coats were busy with the instruments.


    - This was the underground space of the castle.


    And Qiao Ying was all too familiar with the scene before her eyes - in her previous life, she had been one of the research subjects in aboratory like this.


    Only theboratory in Nanyang specifically built for her had gone down to hell with her.


    And now, she seemed to have be ab rat again - the iron chains on her wrists at least made her look like one.


    A few people were standing right in front of the cage.


    Qiao Ying weakly turned her gaze towards them.


    The first thing she saw was a wrist wrapped in chains. Without even looking at his face, Qiao Ying knew who was standing before her.


    The master of the castle - Meihua Q had finally dared to show himself.


    Qiao Ying struggled to lift her drooping head and looked at him.


    Meihua Q was the youngest of the old fellows.


    In his forties, his lifelong martial arts training made him look younger and stronger than others his age.


    The slender chain wrapped around his wrist wasn''t some essory but his weapon.


    A lethal de that drew blood hung from the end of the chain.


    "You''re really smart to have found the secret chamber and opened it." The control room hidden inside the secret chamber contained the switch to open the doors to this undergroundb.


    Besides him, Qiao Ying was the second person to open the secret chamber, seemingly quite familiar with his habits.


    "What a pity, too clever for your own good, only to be foiled by your cleverness in the end."


    Qiao Ying weakly tugged at the corners of her mouth. "Yes...too clever by half." Her eyes under the veil of long hair were meaningful.


    Though it sounded self-deprecating, Meihua Q did not detect the subtext in Qiao Ying''s words.


    But even if he had, he wouldn''t take it seriously.


    Given Qiao Ying''s current predicament, he didn''t believe she could escape under his nose, even if she had three heads and six arms.


    "I have to say I''m really fortunate. Whatever Ick, it gets delivered right to my door. Even rare human genes."


    Hearing the words "human genes", Moon Shadow standing behind Meihua Q subtly nced at the person in front.


    "Blood Shadow died, I''ve always felt it a great pity. She was my proudest and most perfect creation, withoutpare."


    If Blood Shadow hadn''t be too powerful to remain under their control, they really wouldn''t have borne to let their favorite child meet her end in Nanyang.


    No matter how many more Blood Shadows there were after her, none could rece the original.


    Qiao Ying looked derisively at Meihua Q shedding crocodile tears.


    "I''m no longer curious about the rtionship between you and Blood Shadow. She''s dead, and you''ve fallen into my hands."


    At this time, several people in white coats walked over.


    The electronic lock on the iron cage could only be opened by Meihua Q''s iris.


    Meihua Q used his iris to open the cage and let one of the researchers in to draw some blood from Qiao Ying.


    Then he took out a syringe containing yellow liquid and injected it into Qiao Ying''s arm.


    Qiao Ying''s limbs went limp again just as she was starting to recover some strength.


    "You want to avenge Blood Shadow, so I''ll use your genes to make you forever loyal to the Dark Shadow she hated, strengthening the Dark Shadow."


    "This is the first time we meet. JOKER said your abilities match Blood Shadow''s. So I really look forward to the results."


    "I look forward to you bing a new sharp sword in my hands."


    Meihua Q''s eyes held an almost mad anticipation.


    He ordered the researcher in white: "Suspend your current work. She is now the most important gene subject in the entireb."


    "I want you to extract 100% of her genes within three months. I want to see thetest data in two days."


    Leaving these words behind, Meihua Q took onest satisfied look at Qiao Ying before turning to leave.


    Moon Shadow nced at Qiao Ying in the iron cage, as well as thisb he was seeing and entering for the first time.


    Then he followed Meihua Q.


    Back on the ground floor, a subordinate came to report: "Sir, the radar and signals have been restored. The car outside has left too."


    "Mm," Meihua Q acknowledged before heading upstairs.


    Moon Shadow spoke as he followed behind: "Sir, are you extracting her genes to clone her?"


    Instead of answering, Meihua Q asked in return: "Are you interested?"


    Moon Shadow said: "I''ve only heard of this technology, but this is the first time seeing it. Is she the first test subject?"


    Meihua Q was very cautious. "What do you want to know?"


    Moon Shadow: "Nothing really. I was just thinking, Blood Shadow''s genes were so powerful, did you not extract hers? If you did, perhaps you and the other Sir, as well as Dusk Shadow and the others wouldn''t have died."


    Meihua Q: "Blood Shadow was my most beloved and proudest child. How could I bear to harm her?"


    Having said this, Meihua Q suddenly turned and looked at Moon Shadow: "If I had known it would turn out like this, perhaps I should have been more ruthless back then. Now Old K, Old A, de Shadow and the others are dead. The Dark Shadow has suffered heavy losses and is already declining." Hemented.


    Moon Shadow: "The Dark Shadow will not decline. Aren''t you cloning her to strengthen the Dark Shadow? I believe the Dark Shadow will quickly be powerful again."


    Meihua Q: "That''s far from enough. So Moon Shadow, are you willing to contribute your strength to the Dark Shadow?"


    At this moment, Moon Shadow recalled Qiao Ying''s words in the car: [The Dark Shadow has suffered heavy personnel losses. There will soon be another ''failed mission'' Blood Shadow, including you.]


    Moon Shadow nodded: "My life belongs to the Dark Shadow. I am willing to obey any orders from the Dark Shadow, including giving my life."


    Meihua Q nodded in satisfaction and patted Moon Shadow''s shoulder encouragingly: "With you saying this, I can rest assured."


    He then grieved again: "The Dark Shadow invested so much into Blood Shadow, only for her to repay kindness with enmity in the end. Let''s not mention her anymore."


    Moon Shadow continued following him: "Should we inform JOKER and the other Sir toe?"


    Meihua Q: "I''ll contact themter."


    Moon Shadow: "Sir, that girl''s abilities match Blood Shadow''s and she is extremely cunning. Should I go down to keep an eye on her?"


    Meihua Q: "Go ahead, I''ll open the door for you."


    Moon Shadow immediately turned back and returned to the first floor, standing in front of a concealed door waiting for Meihua Q to open it from the control room on the second floor...


    When Moon Shadow returned to the undergroundb, two more machines had been added to the iron cage. The researchers were connecting the machines to Qiao Ying''s brain.


    At this moment, Qiao Ying waspletely reduced to an object for their research.


    As Moon Shadow looked at the still youthful face, Qiao Ying''s face ovepped with Blood Shadow''s in his eyes.


    For a moment, it was as if he saw Blood Shadow instead of Qiao Ying locked in the cage, about to be researched.

 Chapter 283: Drones bombarded, Qiao Ying escaped; All clones

    <h4>Chapter 283</h4>


    Qiao Ying raised her eyelids slightly in the iron cage, her gaze passing through the white coat in front of her and ncing indifferently at the moon outside the iron cage.


    This calm, familiar gaze made Moon Shadow even more confused.


    The drone that was shot down was swept into the trash can as garbage. When everything returned to calm in the castle, no one noticed that the drone in the trash can suddenly moved again.


    Subsequently, a metal sphere the size of a fist, with an eye-like appearance, broke away from the inside of the drone, and then flew out.


    Wandering freely around the castle...


    The project to extract Qiao Ying''s genes was scheduled for processing very quickly. Meihua Q attached great importance to it,ing to supervise the work several times a day.


    Qiao Ying soon had a lot of needle holes on her body, with various instruments connected to her every day.


    Facing these familiar scenes again, apart from some physiological nausea, Qiao Ying was emotionally calm.


    The research team worked tirelessly for two or three days before finally handing several sets of data to Meihua Q.


    Meihua Q was very happy to get several sets of data.


    These researchers finally had a break.


    Theboratory temporarily settled down.


    Only Moon Shadow was still conscientiously standing guard outside the iron cage.


    Qiao Ying in the iron cage bowed her head, not knowing whether she was asleep or unconscious. She had been injected with muscle rxants these past two days and hadpletely lost her mobility.


    Moon Shadow suddenly spoke outside the iron cage, his voice very soft but still cold as a machine: "Did Feng Ying die like this too?"


    He saw Qiao Ying''s body stiffen slightly in the iron cage, and then slowly raised her face to look at him expressionlessly.


    Moon Shadow was equally expressionless: "It seems you don''t know."


    At this time it waste at night, the desert was pitch ck and deste, and the castle was the only light, silent inside.


    But just as most of the people were asleep, several firefly-like red dots suddenly shed in the pitch-ck sky.


    Those dots quickly approached the castle, the radar detected them quickly, and the people in the castle immediately started checking the situation.


    More than a dozen drones with shing red dots quickly approached the castle, appearing over the castle. One of the drones locked on to its target and then crashed first into the signal tower.


    "Boom!"


    There was a huge explosion, the drone and the signal tower were destroyed together, and the ming fire briefly illuminated half of the castle.


    The remaining drones quickly locked on to their targets, and then began a frenzy of bombardment.


    Seven or eight signal towers were destroyed in a series of explosions, these explosives were incredibly powerful.


    The top floor of the castle was destroyed, withrge holes sted in the middle floors as well.


    Moon Shadow, downstairs, felt the vibration on the ground. He nced at Qiao Ying in the iron cage, then turned and went upstairs to check out the situation.


    Just after Moon Shadow left, a sphere with an eye-like appearance emerged and began searching around the hugeboratory.


    It quickly found therge iron cage and flew to Qiao Ying.


    Qin Hanyue''s voice came from the sphere: "My wife."


    Qiao Ying, weak, said: "I thought you couldn''t get in, wasn''t going to wait for you - hurry up."


    As she spoke, a silver needle appeared out of thin air between her fingers. She squeezed inward with two fingers, directly inserting the needle into her palm...


    The sphere also started to move. A small eye on the sphere emitted a pale blue light, exiting the iron cage. It scanned the entirerge iron cage from all angles.


    After confirming the location, the sphere emitted a redser beam that cut through the iron like mud, urately and wlessly cutting open the iron shackles on Qiao Ying''s wrists and feet.


    Finally, it cut two iron rods on therge iron cage.


    After the castle was bombarded, Meihua Q immediately went to the monitoring room to check the situation in the undergroundboratory.


    But the monitoring of theboratory had beenpletely destroyed, and he had no idea what was going on underground, so he immediately went down.


    After a few needles, Qiao Ying finally regained some mobility.


    The undergroundboratory was huge. The researchers lived underground, and when they heard themotion, they came out of their rooms to theb to check out the situation.


    They saw that therge iron cage had been forcibly cut open.


    The person inside was missing, only the chains and shackles remained.


    While they were in a panic, the girl who should have been in the iron cage had already appeared behind them without them noticing.


    The entire underground floor was divided into severalboratories, but Qiao Ying had been kept in the lobby area these past two days.


    Having stared at them for two days, Qiao Ying directly grabbed their most core member, and took him to the innermost metal door, forcing him to open it.


    The man would rather die than give in. Obviously these mad scientists had lost all humanity, with only research and results in their eyes.


    Qiao Ying directly twisted his arm. The intense pain forced him to open his eyes wide, bulging his eyeballs.


    Qiao Ying grabbed him by the neck and pushed him to the retinal scanner on the door, sessfully opening it with his retina.


    She went in, dragging him with her.


    Inside, was aboratorypletely different from the outer hall. It couldn''t be urately called aboratory.


    At first nce,


    there were oval incubation chambers neatly arranged in rows.


    Two rows, ten each, twenty in total, each with a huge device next to it, and corresponding disy screens to monitor the situation at all times.


    Sure enough, this was where they extracted genes and cloned people.


    When she first saw this castle hidden in the desert on such a scale, Qiao Ying already had some guesses.


    She went up to the incubation chamber in the front row.


    In her previous life, if her genes hadn''t been destroyed by her, they would have eventually been sent here too. And one of these incubation chambers should contain her clone, or it may have already hatched.


    Qiao Ying: "Open it." Qiao Ying forced him to open the incubation chamber.


    The man shook his head, somewhat crazed: "Ten more days, ten more days before it can be opened. Opening it now would make them defective."


    Qiao Ying was toozy to waste time with him. She ordered the eye above: "Cut this thing open."


    The eye immediately scanned it, then at the man''s horrified screams, aser neatly bisected the incubation chamber.


    "No!"


    A great deal of blood gushed out.


    The man opened the incubation chamber frantically to check the situation, but the unfinished clone inside had been cut in half in the "womb".


    Qiao Ying nced at it. It was a stranger''s face.


    Knowing how to open the incubation chambers now, Qiao Ying did not open them properly, but had the eye ruthlessly bisect them one by one.


    Unable to withstand such stimtion, the researcher copsed and fainted in his screaming.


    After opening several, they were all strangers.


    Could it be that even now, there was no hatched clone?


    So were these just randomly grabbed test subjects lying here?


    However, Qiao Ying''s thoughts were soon shattered.


    When another incubation chamber was opened, lying inside was the deceased ck Spade A...

 Chapter 284: A fire; Qiao Ying looked at the man:" Wind shadow...

    <h4>Chapter 284</h4>


    Qiao Ying looked at the ck Spade A that had been cut in half at the waist in the cultivation chamber.


    It was quite bizarre. But aside from being a little disgusting, it wasn''t very unexpected. These insane people cloning themselves wasn''t surprising.


    ck Spade A had died long ago. His genes had already been fully extracted before his death.


    That meant those other unfamiliar faces from earlier weren''t some kind of test subjects. They had already mastered this technology.


    Qiao Ying continued opening the chambers, revealing another familiar face - Red Heart K, followed by Meihua Q, Diamond J, and the leader of the Dark Sect, JOKER.


    They were all there.


    She didn''t know how many had already been cloned at the front, but this was definitely the most important "basket of buns".


    It was no wonder she happened to arrive at such an opportune time. If it had been another ten days, all these things would have emerged from the chambers. By then, even with three heads and six arms, she wouldn''t have been able to escape. She really would have be ab rat once again.


    Qiao Ying had cut all twenty cultivation chambers in half.


    But that wasn''t enough.


    By the time Meihua Q rushed over with his men, the entire cultivation chamberb was a raging inferno. The mes burned exceptionally vigorously, and the air was filled with a strong alcohol smell as ck smoke billowed.


    And Qiao Ying stood in front of theb with a smug and delighted expression on her face like a naughty child who had just finished some mischief and wasn''t the least bit afraid of being disciplined by adults.


    Meihua Q nearly died on the spot from rage and shock.


    His expression drastically changed as he stared in disbelief, absolutely the first time he had ever lostposure in his life.


    Just then, Qiao Yingnguidly said to Meihua Q, "Cleverness can sometimes be misleading." She mocked Meihua Q.


    How could she have gotten in here so smoothly if she wasn''t unconscious and captured by them? It saved her a lot of trouble.


    The Dark Sect dogs couldn''t change their shit-eating ways. And with so many elites dead, how could they let her go with genesparable to Blood Shadow''s in her body?


    Realizing he was the one who had been outsmarted and misled by cleverness, killing intent surged unceasingly within Meihua Q.


    But he didn''t dare act rashly.


    Because Qiao Ying was holding the doctor who had mastered this technology hostage.


    As long as the doctor was still around, everything could start over again.


    So Meihua Q quickly calmed himself down, forcibly suppressing his killing intent and rage, and negotiated: "Let him go and I''ll let you leave."


    He knew he had still underestimated her.


    Qiao Ying agreed readily: "Fine."


    So Meihua Q raised his hand to signal his men behind him to lower their weapons and make way, allowing Qiao Ying to leave.


    The doctor whose life''s work had been destroyed, forcibly revived by Qiao Ying, was now in a daze due to the tremendous shock.


    Held in front of her by Qiao Ying, they retreated step-by-step towards the exit.


    The little Eye in the Sky drone hovered above Qiao Ying''s head.


    Meihua Q ordered his men: "Hurry and put out the fire."


    They had to rescue as much as they could. If the mes spread, the data and equipment in the otherbs would be destroyed as well.


    Qiao Ying retreated backwards with the doctor towards the exit.


    Meihua Q tightly gripped the lethal chain hidden in his sleeve, following closely behind Qiao Ying and the doctor, waiting for his chance.


    He hated that he couldn''t immediately unleash his weapon and finish off Qiao Ying.


    The little Eye in the Sky drone cleared the way for her.


    And so they came to the exit, just about to return above ground, when the Eye in the Sky drone suddenly issued a danger warning.


    "Infrared detection, danger."


    Qiao Ying immediately stopped in her tracks, revealing half her face from behind the doctor to look at Meihua Q with his ominous expression.


    Grinding his teeth, Meihua Q turned off the infrared beam being used as the door with a remote control after a moment.


    After that, the group returned above ground.


    Meihua Q: "Can you let him go now?"


    But Qiao Ying asked instead: "Where is Xiao Yi?"


    Meihua Q: "Xiao Yi? You mean Feng Ying''s younger brother?"


    Having Xiao Yi pretend to be Xiao He was an idea he and JOKER came up with together. He didn''t expect Xiao Yi to be so useless.


    Qiao Ying: "Hand him over. I want to see the person alive and the body dead."


    Meihua Q: "He''s not with me. You should go find JOKER."


    Qiao Ying: "Where is the Dead Sect?"


    Meihua Q: "......"


    Qiao Ying tightened her grip on the doctor''s neck, quickly feeling the doctor''s breathing bebored as he finally regained some awareness.


    Meihua Q: "Hidden in the western waters of the Bailing Sea."


    Qiao Ying: "Exact coordinates."


    Meihua could hardly repress that towering killing intent anymore. He looked at the doctor with his purple face and still told Qiao Ying the coordinates, then said dangerously: "I''ll say it onest time, let him go."


    Qiao Ying smiled and agreed again: "Alright."


    Her expression abruptly turned cold and stern. She suddenly exerted more force with the hand gripping the doctor''s neck. With a "crack",


    she broke his neck on the spot and the doctor died with endless regret.


    He didn''t even have a chance to let out a whimper.


    Seeing the doctor''s corpse thrown on the ground like trash by Qiao Ying, Meihua Q''s face instantly turned sinister and terrifying.


    With the hostage gone, Qiao Ying was fearless. She even had the mood to mock Meihua Q: "Good luck doesn''t necessarily mean it''ll turn out well."


    "My luck has always been built on the foundation of ability."


    Qiao Ying: "I came to kill you."


    She didn''t need him to let her go at all.


    With one Qiao Ying plus one Meihua Q, she had a 60 percent chance.


    It would be much higher than 60 percent with her original body from her previous life.


    Meihua Q slowly raised his eyes, spitting out venomously cold eyes that bit firmly into Qiao Ying: "Damn creature."


    "I''m going to shred you into mincemeat and make you pay for your foolish actions, make you regret evering here. Definitely!" His face muscles twitched as he reached an extreme rage.


    The corner of Qiao Ying''s mouth raised slightly. Her strength hadpletely recovered: "Then try it."


    Meihua Q stared coldly at Qiao Ying. Just when it seemed like he was about to make a move, Meihua Q suddenly said to the air instead: "Come out, it''s time for you to perform."


    As his voice fell, a dart came whistling through the air.


    Sensing it, Qiao Ying quickly dodged to the side. The dart whizzed past right in front of her and embedded straight into the wall.


    Qiao Ying nced at the dart in the wall and narrowed her eyes slightly.


    The distance was too far and she couldn''t see clearly. It only gave her a vague sense of familiarity. That dart...


    She turned to look hesitantly in the direction the dart hade from.


    When she saw who threw it, Qiao Ying froze.


    That figure was slender with gaunt features and sharp facial features. The hair was very short. He had an cold expression on his face like he didn''t know how to smile, always dressed in ck. He looked simr to Xiao Yi by about seventy to eighty percent, but it wasn''t Xiao Yi.


    Qiao Ying said in disbelief: "Feng Ying..."


    This face, she would never mistake it.


    Seeing Feng Ying appear, Moon Shadow was stunned too. Feng Ying was clearly dead. How could he... He looked at Meihua Q.


    Never having seen the cultivation chambers before, Moon Shadow finally believed what Qiao Ying had said, that Blood Shadow didn''t die from a failed mission, but died in the experimentalboratory in Southeast Asia because of the cloning.


    Wind Shadow had obviously met the same fate after his failed mission as well.


    Seeing Qiao Ying''s reaction, the raging fire in Meihua Q''s heart calmed down somewhat and he suddenly felt much more gratified.


    "Hmph, very good. I was no longer curious about the rtionship between you and Blood Shadow, but now I want to know again."


    She actually recognized Feng Ying and had such a strong reaction.

 Chapter 285: The Wind Shadow died for You; He committed suicide for you.

    <h4>Chapter 285</h4>


    ¡¾In a few more years, we will leave Dark Shadow and live a normal life that you like, settle down in the city you like¡¿


    Qiao Ying stood where she was, looking at the man who had been by her side since she could remember, apanying her for nearly twenty years.


    Feng Ying''s words echoed in her mind, everything was just like yesterday.


    It made Qiao Ying feel a little dazed.


    At that time, she just smiled without answering him.


    After Feng Ying died, she regretted more than once, why did she only nod in her heart at that time, she should have agreed with him aloud.


    It wouldn''t have left him with so many regrets.


    Before Feng Ying died, she never felt there was anything wrong with Dark Shadow. Since she could remember, she belonged to Dark Shadow.


    She liked learning all kinds of skills, and Dark Shadow gave her the opportunity to learn. She didn''t dislike Dark Shadow''s survival method ofpeting for the fittest.


    She didn''t think there was anything wrong with being a killer, not to mention Feng Ying was with her in Dark Shadow.


    Eventer when Dark Shadow''s ubiquitous surveince made her fed up, she never thought of leaving Dark Shadow.


    Because there was Feng Ying, so she didn''t feel there was anything wrong with Dark Shadow.


    Feng Ying was cold to everyone, she was the only exception. All the warmth she felt in Dark Shadow since childhood was given by Feng Ying.


    So when Feng Ying proposed to leave Dark Shadow before she had the idea, she readily agreed.


    Qiao Ying quickly calmed down, reason returned, she looked at that face, her palms were pierced by her nails without knowing when.


    This was not Feng Ying. She buried Feng Ying with her own hands.


    "You... cloned him..." Qiao Ying couldn''t believe it.


    She thought she was the first experiment of Dark Shadow.


    And now, Feng Ying''s clone appeared before her eyes.


    When she was locked in the iron cage, Yue Ying asked, ¡¾Did Feng Ying die like this too?¡¿ She was stunned for a moment.


    She had always thought she was the first experiment, and had never thought that Feng Ying, who had died long ago, would be an experiment before her.


    When Yue Ying asked her that sentence, she panicked for a moment, she didn''t dare think about it.


    Because Qiao Ying, who had been used as a guinea pig for research, knew too well how painful and torturous the process was. She never wanted to recall the days in the undergroundboratory in Nanyang.


    And when her genes were extracted, their technology was already quite mature, but she still suffered so much torture.


    So she didn''t dare imagine how much harm Feng Ying would suffer in facing various immature instruments when he became an experiment before her.


    Until this moment.


    Qiao Ying murmured, "...when was it?"


    Meihua Q smiled, "Naturally it was before Blood Shadow. In that undergroundboratory in Nanyang, before Blood Shadow, Feng Ying had already experienced it. Making Feng Ying obedient was much easier than making Blood Shadow obedient. Everyone in Dark Shadow knew Blood Shadow was Feng Ying''s weakness. He didn''t have a chance to take Blood Shadow away, even if he did, he wouldn''t dare take Blood Shadow away directly. They would live under Dark Shadow''s pursuit for life, they wouldn''t even be able to have a good sleep this life."


    She tried to remember the time. Feng Ying often went on missions, being away for two or three months wasmon. So exactly when was it, why didn''t she notice?


    She remembered, in the year before Feng Ying''s ident, that was the year she spent the least time with Feng Ying.


    In the first half of the year, she didn''t see Feng Ying for four months.


    When she saw him again, he had lost a lot of weight. She was curious what mission made him work so hard.


    He didn''t say, he just stuck to her especially closely for the two days after he came back, wherever she went he followed, the way he looked at her...


    Was different from any other time before.


    She couldn''t remember it very clearly. Qiao Ying''s chest felt like it would explode.


    It was midsummer, but he wore long sleeves. She didn''t find it strange, but thinking back now, he was covering the needle holes on his body.


    In less than two days, he left for another mission.


    This time he was away for even longer. During these two missions, Qiao Yingpletely lost contact with him.


    When he came back again, it was already winter.


    A full nine months, he was locked in theb for a full nine months, and she didn''t suspect anything at all...


    After that, Dark Shadow sent her on a mission.


    Feng Ying insisted on going with her.


    When they arrived at the destination, they acted separately.


    ¡¾Xiao Ying, if someday I don''te back from a mission, you leave Dark Shadow immediately, okay?¡¿


    Before they separated, Feng Ying suddenly hugged her and whispered these words in her ear.


    For that mission... Did he know he wouldn''te back?


    There was something in Qiao Ying''s heart that was about toe out. She looked at Meihua Q, "....Did you kill Feng Ying?"


    Seeing Qiao Ying''s appearance, Meihua Q dly told her the truth: "No, he went to die for Blood Shadow."


    This sentence was like thunder from a clear sky, exploding in Qiao Ying''s ears.


    It made Qiao Ying freeze on the spot, unable to move.


    "...What do you mean?"


    Although that mission was difficult, it was by no means beyond her ability toplete. Why did Feng Ying have to die for her?


    Seeing Qiao Ying react so strongly, in order to retaliate against Qiao Ying''s fire, Meihua Q began to add fuel to the fire, disturbing her mind.


    "Feng Ying, this guy thought too highly of himself. He actually foolishly thought he could negotiate terms with Dark Shadow, and wanted us to spare Blood Shadow."


    "In order for Blood Shadow not to suffer the pain of gene extraction, in order for Blood Shadow not to be reced by clones, in order to keep Blood Shadow alive, he told us that he was the one with ulterior motives and wanted to leave Dark Shadow. Hmph..."


    Meihua Q sneered coldly.


    "Once Feng Ying''s clone came out of the tank, the clone would soon rece him. Dark Shadow wouldn''t keep someone with ulterior motives. He couldn''t escape death. His life was worthless to us, yet he foolishly thought he could negotiate terms."


    "He knew Blood Shadow''s temperament. He didn''t dare tell Blood Shadow about the clone. He also knew we wouldn''t let Blood Shadow off. So he was going to die either way. He used a very stupid method - he used his own death to make Blood Shadow voluntarily leave Dark Shadow."


    They had agreed to leave Dark Shadow together. With him dead, Blood Shadow had nothing worth staying for in Dark Shadow. Blood Shadow would definitely leave.


    Meihua Q looked at the pale-faced Qiao Ying. His purpose had been achieved. He was full of vindictive pleasure.


    He smiled and slowly revealed the cruel truth: "After helping Blood Shadowplete the mission, hemitted suicide."


    Boom! It was like a p of thunder for Qiao Ying. She only felt a constant buzzing in her ears.


    Why did she agree to Dark Shadow''s gene extraction at that time?


    Not only because she wanted to repay Dark Shadow for raising her, but more because she wanted to use her clone topletely sever ties with Dark Shadow.


    As long as she was alive, as long as Dark Shadow still existed, she could neverpletely break away from Dark Shadow, just as Meihua Q said, no matter where she went, she would live under Dark Shadow''s pursuit.


    Even those old guys in Dark Shadow couldn''t really retire either.


    In order to live the normal life Feng Ying wanted, in order topletely cut off ties with Dark Shadow, she reached an agreement with Dark Shadow.


    She didn''t leave immediately as Feng Ying told her to. She went to Nanyang and allowed the existence of clones.


    Feng Ying didn''t know until his death that Blood Shadow, in order to carry his hopes with her, in order topletely sever ties with the Dark Shadow he hated, eventually walked into thatb voluntarily.


    And Blood Shadow in her previous life also didn''t know until her death that Feng Ying''s suicide didn''t allow her to escape thatb either.


    She even died there in the end.

 Chapter 286: I want you to die with him.

    <h4>Chapter 286</h4>


    "Unfortunately, a pair of ill-fated lovebirds, Feng Ying, that foolish person, failed to protect the one he wanted to protect even in death. He won''t rest in peace in theherworld, will he..."


    Meihua Q''s mockingughter echoed through the castle.


    Qiao Ying''s eyes turned bloodshot, entuating the pallor of her face drained of color. Her murderous intent filled the air, distorting the space around her. With bloodthirsty eyes fixed on Meihua Q, she uttered each word with emphasis, "I want you all to apany him in death!"


    Meihua Q, having achieved his goal of provoking Qiao Ying, began to envision how he would take revenge on her once he captured her.


    He casually ordered, "Feng Ying, go kill her."


    The clone on the second floor obeyed themand and leaped down, standing in front of Qiao Ying. He gazed at his target without a trace of human emotion in his eyes, his demeanor as cold as a machine.


    Yet, this machine had flesh and blood.


    Moreover, it contained Feng Ying''s genes within it.


    Feng Ying wouldn''t look at her with such eyes. Qiao Ying, facing the familiar yet unfamiliar clone before her, wasted no time and lunged at the clone of Feng Ying, aiming to end the fight quickly.


    Among the members of Shadow Squadron, Feng Ying''s strength was second only to Blood Shadow''s, and their skills were extremely simr, as they were true disciples of the same master.


    Both of them were well aware of each other''s abilities.


    Driven by anger, Qiao Ying disyed astonishing explosive power,unching fierce and merciless attacks that the clone of Feng Ying struggled to defend against.


    His strength was inferior to Blood Shadow''s, but he excelled in hisck of emotions and desires, maintaining a calmness unaffected by external factors.


    The two engaged in a battle that was difficult to separate.


    However, Qiao Ying ultimately had the upper hand in terms of strength. She dodged the clone''s attack with a sidestep and followed up with a sweeping kick, causing the clone of Feng Ying to retreat more than ten steps.


    Regaining his bnce, Feng Ying took out throwing knives as his weapon.


    He tightly grasped the knives in his hand, took a step forward, and charged at Qiao Ying once again.


    Observing the situation, Meihua Q realized that Qiao Ying''s skills were exactly the same as Blood Shadow''s, with a simrity that was as if they were the original and the clone.


    No wonder JOKER insisted on investigating the rtionship between Qiao Ying and Blood Shadow no matter what.


    With such resemnce, how could they not be curious?


    Meihua Q looked at the battle and said solemnly, "Moon Shadow, why don''t you help? What are you standing there for?"


    Moon Shadow watched as Qiao Ying gained the upper hand and fell silent for a moment. He slowly drew the dagger from his body and replied, "Understood."


    Complex emotions were concealed beneath his icy gaze.


    After hesitating for a moment, he joined the battle, joining forces with Feng Ying to confront Qiao Ying.


    Moon Shadow''s sudden intervention gradually turned the tide against Qiao Ying. With a two-against-one situation, the odds were even.


    Both Moon Shadow and Feng Ying wielded weapons, while Qiao Ying fought barehanded. It didn''t take long for Qiao Ying to show signs of wear, but Moon Shadow and Feng Ying didn''t fare much better.


    The three of them fought fiercely.


    Qiao Ying dodged Moon Shadow''s attack with a tilt of her head, kicked away the dagger thrust by Moon Shadow, and then executed a mid-air spin, evading Feng Ying''s assault.


    Uponnding, she caught the fallen dagger and engaged in a duel with Feng Ying. With a swift move, she managed to wound Feng Ying temporarily.


    With the dagger in hand, Qiao Ying nced at Moon Shadow, who was clutching his chest on the ground. Gripping the dagger in a reverse grip, her eyes revealed a murderous intent that threatened to overwhelm her rationality.


    The fire-fighting assassins emerged from the undergroundboratory.


    In terms of numbers, Qiao Ying appeared to be at a disadvantage.


    After a brief moment of silence, the battle resumed.


    Qiao Ying simultaneously engaged Wind Shadow and Moon Shadow while taking care of the other assassins. As each assassin fell under Qiao Ying''s de, the scent of blood began to permeate the castle.


    Qiao Ying fought fiercely, like a demon crawling out of hell.


    Finally, the situation on the battlefield returned to a two-against-one scenario.


    However, Qiao Ying, who was already physically disadvantaged, was rapidly depleting her strength. She, who could have easily dealt with Wind Shadow and Moon Shadow, was gradually struggling.


    Taking the initiative, she first incapacitated Moon Shadow temporarily.


    Seizing the opportunity, Wind Shadowunched a relentless assault on Qiao Ying, gradually wearing down her strength. His attacks were lethal, executed without hesitation, as if he wanted to take Qiao Ying''s life with every strike.


    Moon Shadow watched this scene with an indescribable sense of strangeness. In that moment, he saw not clones and Qiao Ying, but Wind Shadow and Blood Shadow.


    Everyone in the Shadow Squadron knew the rtionship between Wind Shadow and Blood Shadow.


    They would betray the Dark Shadows before they would ever betray each other.


    Meihua Q''s voice resounded solemnly, "Moon Shadow!"


    Moon Shadow, still in a daze, joined the battle once again, despite his injuries.


    Another round of fighting ensued, with Qiao Ying once again repelling Moon Shadow, but receiving a powerful knee strike from Wind Shadow to her abdomen.


    She staggered backward, and in that split second, a long silver chain, which had been lying in wait, shot through the air like a venomous snake, precisely aimed with murderous intent toward Qiao Ying.


    As the sound of a de piercing flesh echoed, blood sttered, and the sharp weapon at the end of the chain pierced through Qiao Ying''s shoulder, impaling her.


    Seizing the opportunity, Wind Shadow swiftly followed up, sending Qiao Ying flying with a kick, forcibly dislodging the weapon from her shoulder, causing it to return to Meihua Q''s hand.


    The weapon was covered in barbs, tearing away chunks of flesh as it was forcefully pulled out of her body.


    Qiao Ying crashed heavily into the wall, falling to the ground and spitting out mouthfuls of blood. Her clothes on her shoulder were drenched in blood.


    Her face turned ashen, her breathing erratic, and cold sweat covered her body.


    Never before had she been in such a sorry state.


    The cloned Wind Shadow pressed on her relentlessly.


    If Wind Shadow knew that one day his clone, created with his own genes, would give everything to kill the person he would risk his life to protect, then he would truly die with his eyes open.


    After all, a clone is still a clone. It inherits everything from its source, except for Wind Shadow''s feelings towards Blood Shadow.


    Qiao Ying struggled to get up from the ground and once again confronted the approaching Wind Shadow.


    She never did anything without certainty, even when she possessed strength and confidence. However, the appearance of the cloned Wind Shadow was something she had not anticipated.


    Meihua Q said, "Take her down now!"


    Moon Shadow hesitated for a moment, but at Meihua Q''smand, he once again charged at Qiao Ying.


    Before Moon Shadow could reach her, Qiao Ying made a desperate effort and plunged her dagger into Wind Shadow''s chest.


    Wind Shadow tightly grasped the hand holding the knife, preventing it from going any further, while simultaneously throwing a throwing dart toward Qiao Ying''s neck.


    At that moment, Meihua Q''s chain was once again flung out.


    At the end of the chain, a weapon stained with her blood rapidly erged in Qiao Ying''s eyes, seemingly about to pierce into her eyeball.


    Before Qiao Ying could react, a hand suddenly appeared and grabbed the weapon before her.


    The tip of the weapon stopped just short of her eyeball.


    "Meihua Q, what are you doing?" Moon Shadow asked in a deep voice.


    The one holding the weapon was none other than Moon Shadow.


    Meihua Q''s gaze turned icy. "Let go!"


    Moon Shadow remained silent and didn''t release it.

 Chapter 287: Start the self-detonation procedure; sink into the quicksand

    <h4>Chapter 287</h4>


    "Moon Shadow!" Meihua Q was furious.


    Moon Shadow''s palm was cut open by the barbs of the sharp weapon, fresh blood dripping along the cracks between his fingers, but he clutched it tightly without letting go.


    He tilted his head slightly and said to Qiao Ying: "Look for a chance to leave." Then he dragged his battered body and charged at Meihua Q.


    Meihua Q: "Stubborn thing courting death!"


    Qiao Ying kicked up with her knee, separating from Feng Ying.


    Both were drenched in blood. Qiao Ying leaned against the wall, barely supporting her body. Feng Ying''s kick just now had mmed her against the wall, breaking her bones and puncturing her internal organs with the fractured ends.


    If this continued, they wouldn''t even need to make a move - she would bleed out internally and die in this ce.


    The injured Moon Shadow was no match for Meihua Q at all. After just a few exchanges, he was knocked down by Meihua Q.


    Meihua Q looked at the betraying Moon Shadow, killing intent swirling coldly in his eyes. He felt no shred of affection towards this student he had raised for over twenty years - to him, Moon Shadow was just a disobedient machine.


    He said coldly, "Since you want to betray the dark side, I''ll personally send you off. I''ll go take care of her next."


    Just then, Feng Ying struggled to his feet once more. His chest was drenched in blood that continued to flow outwards, but he seemed oblivious to the pain. His eyes were fixed on only one target - Qiao Ying.


    Just as Meihua Q was about to finish off Moon Shadow and Feng Ying prepared to attack Qiao Ying again, a sudden explosion rang out.


    The massive st shook the interior of the castle as well.


    One of therge doors was under attack - the intact door had been blown into a gaping hole, with rubble scattered all around.


    As the dust settled, the robot Qin Hanyue appeared in the doorway. The little aerial recon robot that had been sent to get reinforcements flew to Qiao Ying''s side.


    Before anyone could react, Qin Hanyue''s calm voice emitted from the robot''s interior: "Commencing self-destruct sequence. 10 kg of TNT ready. Damage radius 500 meters. Countdown beginning: Ten, nine, eight..."


    Meihua Q''s pupils contracted sharply. He immediately turned and fled, sliding into the undergroundb...


    The cloned Feng Ying and Moon Shadow also quickly escaped.


    Qin Hanyue''s cold, merciless countdown echoed through the empty grand hall of the castle: "Five, four, three..."


    "Two, one..."


    The countdown ended, yet the castle remained peacefully quiet. No fearsome massive explosion urred. The robot threw out two smoke bombs.


    By the time Meihua Q realized he had been tricked and returned above ground, Qiao Ying''s figure had vanished from the hall, which was now filled with smoke.


    Outside the castle, a ck SUV sped away, heading into the distance until it was just a ck speck.


    Fidel nced at the rearview mirror. "Bossdy? How is it? Don''t scare me, if you die then I''m done for too."


    "Emergency assistance request sent to only emergency contact Qin Hanyue along with location. Wife, hang in there," the worried robot said.


    "This robot already contacted the boss yesterday. Hold on a bit longer." Fidel floored the elerator.


    Qiao Ying''s brows were tightly knitted as she gasped for breath. "...Steady on." Her internal bleeding meant she couldn''t handle bumps.


    Fidel wanted to drive steadily too, but "They''re catching up." He nced at the rearview mirror.


    Fidel had no cell signal and couldn''t contact Amna''s subordinates - he didn''t have any of their numbers memorized, so there was no way to call for backup. They could only wait for Qin Hanyue.


    There was only one canister of gas left in the car, not nearly enough to reach Amna.


    Even if there was enough, in Qiao Ying''s condition, if they only arrived at Amna''s two dayster, her body would be cold by then.


    What he could do now was try to shake off the pursuers first.


    Qiao Ying struggled to sit up. "...Where are my needles?"


    The robot immediately rummaged them out from his belly. "Wife."


    Qiao Ying opened the needle pack and drew out two, beginning to administer acupuncture to stop her bleeding...


    The robot offered her a bottle of water. "Wife, do you want water?"


    "...Quiet."


    In the night, the ck SUV blended into the darkness, its two headlights seeming exceptionally dim.


    To shake off the pursuers, Fidel had long abandoned all sense of direction - the ck SUV soon became lost in the vast desert.


    The car suddenly stopped and the engine cut out. No matter how much Fidel tried the ignition, there was no response. He cursed angrily and pped the steering wheel twice. "I knew this would happen!"


    "It always fails at critical moments! I''ve never had good luck. Taking me along, Bossdy, you too..." Dammit!


    Fidel took his tool kit and nced back at Qiao Ying in the car. He was truly shocked by her condition.


    Yet the person in question remained extremely calm andposed, which also eased Fidel''s panic somewhat. Fidel thought to himself: Just like the boss.


    Then he hurried out to fix the car.


    The robot followed him out to provide lighting and assess the situation.


    Fidel worked on the car with his tools.


    Inside the car, Qiao Ying''s condition was very worrying. She had her eyes closed with over a dozen silver needles stuck into her body. Her breathing wavered between steady and ragged, herplexion deathly pale and frightening.


    While fixing the car, Fidel suddenly heard some strange sounds. "What''s that?"


    The robot Qin Hanyue immediately shone his light over. A dozen figures emerged from beneath the sand - dressed all in ck bodysuits like some ind nation''s ninjas.


    Fidel drew the handgun at his waist and softly called out, "Bossdy."


    Inside the car, Qiao Ying slowly opened her eyes and gripped the short de that had belonged to Moon Shadow, her gaze filled with killing intent.


    On the desert, a bloody skirmish unfolded beneath the vast night sky.


    Fidel fired first, his marksmanship exceptional. But shot after shot was nimbly evaded by the opponents.


    Such skill... Fidel thought to himself: We''re done for.


    A ck shadow shed right up to them in the blink of an eye. Before Fidel could react, Qiao Ying had already slipped out of the car, shooting forward like lightning. She leapt up from the ground,nding a beautiful knee strike squarely on the ck shadow''s chest and sending him flying several meters back.


    Fidel was stunned for a moment before hurriedly turning to grab a submachine gun from the trunk.


    But after a burst of bullets, the charging ck shadow had already knocked the submachine gun from his grasp.


    Fidel was no amateur, but still clearly outmatched against these professional assassins. Fending for himself wasn''t too difficult, at least in a one-on-one situation.


    Blood sprayed inrge patches onto the sand, quickly vanishing into it and leaving only a deeper patch of shadow in the darkness.


    That petite figure wove through the ck shadows, engaging them in close quartersbat.


    With her severely injured internal organs bleeding, Qiao Ying absolutely could not exert herself fully. After taking down seven or eight opponents in a row, the slight bit of strength she had recovered was once again depleted, now barely clinging at the precipice.


    In the melee, Qiao Ying was kicked down a slope, tumbling over ten meters from the high sand dune and crashing onto the sand below.


    Qiao Ying''s vision cked out briefly. Before she could catch her breath, she felt the sand sinking away under her feet as she struggled to stand up.


    Sinking inrge patches under her. Very quickly, her calves were submerged in the sand.


    Qiao Ying immediately halted her attempt to lift her foot.


    It was quicksand.


    The more she struggled, the faster she would sink.

 Chapter 288: Qin Han Crossed the road and Jin Yan came at a critical moment.

    <h4>Chapter 288</h4>


    Qiao Ying was trapped in quicksand, the sand reached her knees in an instant.


    Qiao Ying steadied her breath and shouted into the pitch ck night with all her might: ¡°......Qin Hanyue! Quicksand.¡±


    ¡°Wife, grab on.¡±


    Then she heard the sound of mechanical movements, and a long mechanical arm reached out. Qiao Ying grabbed it firmly.


    The quicksand sucked her legs tightly. The battle-hardened Qiao Ying remained calm and collected.


    Enduring excruciating pain throughout her body, she slowly leaned forward, lying t on the sand. With the help of the mechanical arm and dagger, she began crawling out bit by bit.


    The quicksand was like an octopus at the bottom of the sea, using its tentacles to wrap its prey tightly, waiting until the prey exhausted itsst ounce of strength before swallowing it whole.


    And now Qiao Ying was the prey trapped in a cage. A moment of carelessness, orplete exhaustion of strength, would mean certain death here.


    In the desert, sandstorms and quicksands were the most terrifying, both far beyond normal human capability to resist.


    Qiao Ying, already severely drained of stamina, felt her limbs growing heavier and heavier.


    The remaining assassins rushed down the sand dunes one after another.


    The robots in the safe zone desperately dragged Qiao Ying out of the quicksand pit bit by bit. Seeing her movements getting smaller and smaller, the robots became extremely anxious.


    The aerial drone fired aser beam, briefly halting the assassins'' advance. But in the next moment, the assassins ruthlessly shot it down.


    Up above, Fidel drew some firepower with a submachine gun, buying Qiao Ying a bit of time.


    Qiao Ying managed to crawl to the edge of the quicksand pit through her formidable willpower, already pushed to her physical limits.


    A sh of cold light shed down, slicing straight for Qiao Ying. Qiao Ying reversed her grip on the dagger to block it, seizing the opportunity to grab her attacker''s cor as she broke free of the quicksand pit. With a clever, agile maneuver, she dodged the attack while mercilessly pulling the attacker into the quicksand pit as she copsed to the ground.


    Before she could catch her breath, another de shed down at her head.


    The sh of des rang out as the dagger blocked the long sword again. Qiao Ying kicked the attacker in the stomach, using the momentum to slide back several meters. She crumpled to the sandy ground, coughing up mouthfuls of blood.


    Several shadows approached like the Grim Reaper of the night.


    Qiao Ying moved her hand gripping the dagger. The intense hatred in her heart once again propped her up.


    She knelt on one leg on the ground.


    The shadows swiftly closed in.


    Gunfire suddenly rang out, sand and rocks flying wildly.


    Several off-road vehicles charged out of the darkness of night. The people inside fired machine guns at the shadows, forcing the shadows to retreat into the sand and vanish when they realized they were outmatched.


    But the danger had not yet passed.


    Qiao Ying''s vision darkened. Looking at the man getting out of the car, it was him again - Teng Yan.


    Earlier at Cheng Jinyan''s home in Southeast Asia, Teng Yan had mysteriously warned her: "Be careful who you befriend."


    He was referring to the fake Xiao He.


    This guy had been monitoring her all along.


    With a chance to catch her breath, Qiao Ying copsed back to the ground.


    Teng Yan came over and carried the battered Qiao Ying into the car, instructing his men: "Take her away first."


    As he spoke, one of the shadows emerged from the sand.


    In a sh it killed two of Teng Yan''s men, then quickly burrowed back into the sand, disappearing from sight. Before anyone could react, two more of Teng Yan''s men died. The desert was like an ocean for these people, and they were the fish,ing and going as they pleased.


    Teng Yan quickly shut the car door.


    Grabbing a submachine gun from his subordinate, he fired at the shadow. The others also aimed their guns at the ground, wildly shooting.


    The off-road vehicle fled with the severely wounded Qiao Ying.


    They didn''t get far before suspicious vehicles appeared behind them.


    The driver looked at the sudden appearance of so many cars, clearly not belonging to their boss Teng Yan.


    These were the pursuers from the castle earlier.


    The driver mmed the gas pedal as the chasing vehicles fanned out, surrounding them from all directions to entangle and annihte them.


    After a frantic chase for life and death, the distance kept shrinking.


    The driver''s momentarypse of attention allowed a vehicle to charge at them from the left. The driver violently turned the steering wheel but still couldn''t avoid it.


    A huge collision sounded as the off-road vehicle rolled over several times, stirring up a cloud of dust before falling silent.


    The convoy surrounded them and inspected the overturned vehicle, only to find the severely wounded driver.


    Qiao Ying had mysteriously vanished.


    Soon, someone noticed a trail of blood on the ground. Following it, they spotted a shadow retreating into the distance, obscured by the night.


    "She''s over there!"


    "Chase her!"


    The assassins returned to their vehicles, driving to intercept her.


    The roar of engines swiftly approached as over a dozen desert vehicles hunted her down like starving wolves, swarming to surround her from all directions.


    Her feet were too heavy to lift. Qiao Ying heavily fell to the ground again.


    A deafening buzz filled her ears. She could barely hear anything as she watched the oing vehicles. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn''t grip the dagger firmly in her hand.


    Her eyes were full of unwillingness.


    In a daze, she seemed to glimpse something shing by overhead.


    The next moment, a shell fell from the sky, urately sting the lead vehicle into smithereens.


    Qiao Ying felt a st of scorching heat rush at her, nearly caught in the shockwave. She was too weak to move her body.


    Over a dozen helicopters appeared in the night sky.


    Shells rained down one after another as the vehicles below panicked and fled every which way. In an instant, most of the cars were reduced to scraps.


    Too exposed, the assassins abandoned their vehicles.


    The helicopter rotors whipped the sand into a sandstorm. One helicopternded not far from her as a tall figure charged out of the swirling yellow sand towards her.


    Qiao Yingy there covered in blood, unconscious.


    Seeing her, Qin Hanyue''s breath stopped. His limbs turned stiff and icy cold as he carefully gathered the girl into his arms.


    "...Little Ying." He didn''t even dare to touch her.


    Breathing shallowly, Qiao Ying was in critical condition. She calmly told him: "...Internal injuries, bleeding, need surgery."


    Qin Hanyue was scared white: "I''ll take you to the hospital right away." He picked her up and strode rapidly towards the helicopter.


    Cheng Jinyan came down from another helicopter and boarded theirs. Seeing Qiao Ying drenched in blood, his face paled in fright.


    Cheng Jinyan: "How could she be so gravely injured?"


    Qin Hanyue urged the pilot.


    Qiao Ying grabbed his hand then, meeting Qiao Ying''s gaze, Qin Hanyue immediately understood her intent and called for the pilot to stop.


    Qiao Ying struggled to take a breath and gave Cheng Jinyan a set of coordinates: "Find the castle, blow it up no matter what."


    Her eyes were full of killing intent and hatred.


    Cheng Jinyan had never seen her like this before. She had always been calm and collected. Even when tortured so badly by An Ying, when she was reborn and faced An Ying again, she had never been so violent.


    He knew something must have happened here.


    He immediately agreed: "I''ll go right away."


    Qiao Ying said: "...Don''t go down and fight them."


    She only wanted Cheng Jinyan to destroy that clone production base.


    Cheng Jinyan''s expression was grave: "Alright - I''m leaving little Ying to you." He told Qin Hanyue and headed down from the helicopter with some of his men to find that castle.


    The helicopters split into two groups.

 Chapter 289: Qiao Ying: "Qin Han Yue..."; chased by the shadow, open the road to escape

    <h4>Chapter 289</h4>


    The smell of blood was wantonly permeating the cabin, inch by inch eroding Qin Hanyue''s nerves. Every breath he took was full of the smell of blood.


    Qin Hanyue clenched his teeth, breathing heavily and erratically.


    "Get lost."


    He dismissed his men around him, then tore open Qiao Ying''s blood-soaked shirt. What met his eyes was a mess of flesh and blood.


    When he saw the shoulder wound that cut to the bone, Qin Hanyue''s sanity jumped back and forth between extreme sobriety and extreme disorder.


    Fortunately, he calmed down.


    He said hoarsely with bloodless lips, "It will be alright." Not knowing if he wasforting Qiao Ying or himself.


    He did not stop moving his hands, removing the shoulder wound. There were countless knife wounds on her body. Qin Hanyue removed all her upper body clothes, then wiped away the blood stains.


    There was only a first-aid kit in the helicopter. Qin Hanyue knelt in front of her and started simple wound care and hemostasis.


    He tried not to think about anything else, just focus on her injuries. He was afraid he couldn''t help but want to kill someone. He gritted his teeth to suppress the intent to kill.


    He became calmer and calmer, and his movements became more and more steady.


    Finally, after dealing with the wound on her shoulder, Qin Hanyue carefully bandaged her with gauze.


    They were still far from the city center. It would take some time to get to the hospital.


    Qiao Ying had her eyes closed, lying t on the narrow seat. Her condition was getting worse and worse. She opened her eyes with difficulty and saw the man treating her wounds in front of her. He did not look any better than her.


    "...Qin, Hanyue." Blood kepting out of her mouth.


    "I''m here, I''m here." Qin Hanyue immediately responded.


    He hastily cleaned the blood stains and sand grains off her face. It took great effort to gather his wits which were about to be frightened away.


    She hazily and weakly said, "...Cold..."


    Qin Hanyue hurriedly took off his coat and covered her with it.


    He also asked his men to bring a nket.


    He gently held her and lowered his head against her icy pale face, trying to give her some warmth. "Feeling better?"


    The man''s fear shrouded her.


    She opened her mouth but was too weak to respond.


    The breathing out was full of the heavy smell of blood.


    Qin Hanyue pressed his face against hers, trying hard to keep calm.


    Before her body warmed up, Qiao Ying fell unconscious.


    The helicopter arrived in the city center at the fastest speed.


    Qin Hanyue anxiously waited outside the emergency room.


    Halfway through the surgery, his men came to tell him, "Young Master, we discovered several helicoptersing from the desert, not Mr. Cheng and the others, it should be those people chasing us."


    With Qiao Ying seriously injured, this was the best time to kill her. One could imagine what kind of chase Dark Shadow wouldunch against Qiao Ying next.


    Qin Hanyue looked at the closed emergency room.


    Dark Shadow was a professional killer organization. Almost no one in this world could escape Dark Shadow''s chase. Qin Hanyue pondered countermeasures.


    Soon, the aura of killing enveloped the entire city.


    Dark Shadow''s people arrived in the city center and first searched the major hospitals.


    But they found traces of Qin Hanyue''s group in every hospital. Qin Hanyue''s helicopters were parked on the rooftops of major hospitals, and there were alsorge numbers of police officers, restricting their actions.


    But such a maze could not stop them for long.


    After surgerysting over four hours, fortunately, before Dark Shadow''s people found this ce, Qiao Ying was finally pushed out of the emergency room.


    She was then transferred to the ICU.


    The doctor urged that she must be bedridden and not get out of bed.


    Dark Shadow''s men were carpet searching for Qiao Ying in major hospitals and even small clinics.


    "The two hospitals and clinics in the west city should have been searched. If nothing unexpected happens, they will soon find this ce," his subordinate told him.


    Qin Hanyue looked at the unconscious Qiao Ying on the hospital bed.


    Dark Shadow''s men arrived faster than expected. After sneaking into the hospital, they searched floor by floor, leaving no corner untouched, especially focusing on searching the operating rooms and wards.


    Soon they came to the floor where Qiao Ying was.


    They mingled with the crowd, no different from family members. Some even pretended to be doctors, freelying in and out of wards wearing white coats.


    They searched room by room.


    At this moment, a doctor wearing a white coat and mask that only revealed his eyes appeared outside Qiao Ying''s ward.


    He walked straight in and pushed open the door. His steps were steady and powerful. The eyes revealed under the mask were full of killing intent.


    However, the ward was empty.


    After scanning the ward, the "doctor" turned and left.


    At this time, in a hospital in the west city that had been searched, Qin Hanyue carefully ced Qiao Ying on a hospital bed, then found a doctor.


    He cautiously drew the curtains and turned on the lights.


    Qiao Ying woke up quickly after the anesthetic wore off.


    Qin Hanyue was finally able to let go of his worries and breathe a sigh of relief. He asked nervously, "Anywhere else ufortable?"


    Qiao Ying: "...Did Dark Shadow''s peoplee chasing?"


    Qin Hanyue told her the situation.


    Qin Hanyue: "They have searched this ce."


    But Qiao Ying knew they couldn''t hide here for long. She was too familiar with Dark Shadow. Those guys would soon double back and kill.


    Qiao Ying: "...Change ces."


    Qin Hanyue: "The doctor said you can''t move."


    Qiao Ying: "...I can."


    Qin Hanyue wanted to take Qiao Ying away by helicopter.


    But Qiao Ying said they couldn''t take the helicopter.


    With his helicopter parked on the roof like that, how could Dark Shadow''s people not sabotage it and leave it for them to escape.


    It was likely they would blow it up as soon as they got on the helicopter.


    This simplest murder trick was something everyone in Dark Shadow could do.


    In Qiao Ying''s condition, where could she withstand the jolting of a car. Qin Hanyue became more and more worried about her condition. But staying here, danger coulde at any time. Once found by Dark Shadow''s people, it would undoubtedly mean death.


    Qin Hanyue: "I''ll go arrange it."


    More than ten minutester, countless identical cars were scattered across various parts of the city, driving in different directions, and finally all drove out of the city to unknown ces.


    Dark Shadow''s people soon noticed it. But faced with so many vehicles on such arge scale, they had no way to chase them for a while...


    One dayter,


    A certain private hospital.


    After a bumpy journey, the severely injured Qiao Ying, who had just undergone major surgery, was sent to the ICU as soon as she arrived here and fell unconscious.


    By night, she developed a high fever.


    Qin Hanyue stood guard outside the ICU with his nerves stretched taut, for fear that Dark Shadow''s people would suddenly appear here.


    His vignt gaze fell on the passing doctors, nurses, patients and family members, constantly on guard.


    Qiao Ying was on an IV drip with her high fever unrelenting, and it persisted for half a day before finally showing signs of subsiding. She regained consciousness for two minutes.


    After waking up, she asked Qin Hanyue to take her away from the hospital immediately.


    She spoke firmly.


    Qin Hanyue had no choice but toply, taking her to a moderately priced hotel near the hospital to conceal their whereabouts.


    He settled her in bed, locked the door, and drew the curtains.


    Afraid of attracting too much attention with such a conspicuous target, Qin Hanyuepletely dismissed his men. Facing Dark Shadow, those men would not be much help, it was better to have them attract some attention away.


    Now there was not a single person by his side, only him and Qiao Ying.

 Chapter 290: Qiao Ying: "Wind Ying, you hug me..."; Qin Hanyue: "Good."

    <h4>Chapter 290</h4>


    The curtains were drawn tightly shut, and the room was dim.


    The girl with a slight build who was lying in bed had an IV drip going. However, her injuries were too severe, and the jostling of travel had made her condition increasingly dire. She was deeplyatose, and before her fever could break, it spiked again.


    Qin Hanyue prayed more fervently that the medicine dripping into her would have some effect, but no matter how long he waited, the IV bags emptied.


    Her condition showed no signs of improvement.


    There was a knock at the door, and people could asionally be heard walking up and down the hallway outside. Business at this hotel was quite brisk.


    Qin Hanyue opened the door a crack and took two bottles of rubbing alcohol from the hotel staff member. Under the suspicious, prying gaze of the hotel employee, he closed the door and returned to the room.


    Qin Hanyue diluted the alcohol with warm water and carried it over to the bed.


    He lifted the nket, gently grasped one of her arms, and pushed up her sleeve to expose her forearm. Qin Hanyue wrung out the washcloth until it was half dry, avoided her wounds, and started wiping down her arm.


    Now he could only attempt to physically reduce her fever.


    After carefully wiping down both her arms, Qin Hanyue proceeded to unbutton her loose hospital gown. He dabbed her slender neck, chest, armpits, abdomen...


    He carefully avoided her various major and minor injuries, using the alcohol to wipe down every unharmed part of her body.


    He set down the washcloth and neatened her clothes, buttoning them back up.


    Just then, theatose girl on the bed suddenly muttered something unintelligible.


    Qin Hanyue looked at her hopefully and called her name: ¡°Xiao Ying?¡±


    She didn¡¯t respond. Qin Hanyue ced hisrge palm on her pale cheek, leaned in close, and said again: ¡°Xiao Ying?¡±


    Her lips moved slightly, and in Qin Hanyue¡¯s expectant gaze, she mumbled again: ¡°Feng Ying...¡±


    The room was very quiet, and this time he heard it clearly.


    Qin Hanyue¡¯s hands unconsciously tightened on her shirt buttons.


    He called to her, ¡°...Xiao Ying, it¡¯s me. Xiao Ying?¡±


    He kept his tone gentle as he tried to rouse her.


    Whether she heard his voice or not, her heavy eyelids finally fluttered open after some effort.


    ¡°Xiao Ying,¡± Qin Hanyue¡¯s heart lifted with joy.


    The anxiety that had been weighing on his heart finally eased a little.


    But she called out to him: ¡°Feng Ying...¡±


    Sheboriously reached a hand out to him, feebly grasping at his chest with her limp fingers, trying to pull him to her.


    She truly had no strength left.


    Qin Hanyue obligingly leaned down closer to her. With one hand he gathered up her gaping hospital gown against her chest.


    Somehow summoning a burst of energy, her small hands clutched weakly but stubbornly at his shirt, mumbling incoherently, ¡°...Feng Ying... It hurts... Hold me...¡±


    Qin Hanyue hovered over her, silent for two seconds before softly replying, ¡°Alright.¡±


    He gently took her into his embrace. In the dim room, his expression was obscured from view. He listened to her murmur, ¡°Feng Ying...¡±


    Qin Hanyue responded, ¡°I¡¯m here.¡±


    This was the first time Qin Hanyue had seen her in such a fragile, pitiful state. Having grown ustomed to her strength, this vulnerableness made Qin Hanyue feel anxious and afraid.


    But she was covered in injuries, so he couldn¡¯t hold her tightly.


    Qin Hanyue knew something must have happened with this Feng Ying person in the desert, and their rtionship was clearly not ordinary, different from her past with Ye Shengjin.


    He figured that if Feng Ying was still alive, he probably didn¡¯t stand a chance.


    Oblivious, she pleaded, ¡°Don¡¯t leave me...¡±


    He softly promised, ¡°I won¡¯t.¡±


    Under his consoling, she gradually settled down in his arms.


    The room became silent. Her hand still weakly clutched at his shirt, and he wasn¡¯t sure if she had slipped back into unconsciousness.


    More than ten minutester, he suddenly heard her voice again from his embrace, very softly but clearly: ¡°...Qin Hanyue.¡±


    The gloom in Qin Hanyue¡¯s downcast eyes gradually brightened. He bent his head slightly and ced a kiss on her burning forehead.


    ¡°It¡¯s me,¡± he replied.


    Looking into her eyes, he said, ¡°Sleep if you¡¯re tired. I¡¯ll keep watch over you.¡±


    She had a brief moment of lucidity, just long enough to warn him, ¡°We can¡¯t stay here long.¡± The DarkShadow assassins had formidable tracking skills¡ªthey had likely already followed their trail here.


    After saying this, shepsed back into unconsciousness, her hand releasing its feeble grip on his shirt little by little.


    Qin Hanyue carefully buttoned up her clothes.


    The hotel had poor sound instion, so theing and going footsteps outside could be heard loud and clear inside the room. Qin Hanyue didn¡¯t dare let his guard down for a moment.


    He checked on Qiao Ying from time to time, asionally wetting a cotton swab to moisten her lips and mouth. He stood vigil at her bedside, not daring to leave.


    The physical cooling had brought her fever down a little, but by the dead of night it suddenly spiked again.


    Her injuries were too severe, causing her fever to keep recurring. If her wounds became infected and inmed, it could endanger her life.


    Seeing the situation turn urgent once more by morning, Qin Hanyue had the hotel staff bring him a change of clothes and arrange transportation. After changing Qiao Ying¡¯s clothes, he carried her out through the hotel¡¯s back entrance to head to a more distant hospital.


    Soon, Qiao Ying was settled into a hospital bed with an IV drip.


    Qin Hanyue was at his physical limit, but he didn¡¯t dare sleep. Whenever a doctor or nurse came in to check on her, he remained vigntly on guard, terrified that the syringe or medicine they brought out might turn out to be a knife or gun instead.


    Fortunately, they made it safely through the night.


    Qiao Ying¡¯s fever still hadn¡¯t broken, but her temperature was no longer as frightening as the previous night. She just remained unconscious.


    After another morning passed, Qin Hanyue had intended to take Qiao Ying away under cover of night. But then he received word from his subordinates that DarkShadow operatives had arrived in their city...


    Not daring to dy, Qin Hanyue immediately took Qiao Ying and left.


    By the time the doctor came by to check the room, they were already gone.


    Qin Hanyue had found them another hotel, nning to get Qiao Ying out of this ce under the cloak of darkness.


    With the gravely wounded,atose Qiao Ying in tow, all Qin Hanyue could do was hide and evade, constantly changing locations to shake off pursuit.


    If they were unlucky enough to run into someone of Dao Ying¡¯s caliber, whom Qin Hanyue had crossed des with in Arkenlin, just one would be enough to kill them.


    Qin Hanyue didn¡¯t dare take Qiao Ying back to the capital.


    Putting aside the arduous journey and how they could possibly make it back safely, even if they did manage to return to the capital unscathed, it would still be extremely difficult to evade DarkShadow¡¯s assassins with all of Qin Hanyue¡¯s preparations and fortifications.


    As long as DarkShadow discovered Qiao Ying¡¯s location, their hidden killers had countless methods of assassination.


    Darkness shrouded the entire city.


    Qin Hanyue¡¯s silhouette alternated between the door and bedside.


    He then went over to the window and gently lifted a corner of the curtain.


    Just then, a figure silently slipped into the hotel, blending into the surroundings.


    The front desk clerk was dozing off, and the security cameras had mysteriously stopped running.


    The figure searched through the hotel for something. Soon, he arrived outside Qin Hanyue¡¯s room door.


    He stood in front of the electronic lock and somehow managed to easily unlock the door in under a minute.


    The man quietly entered the room...


    Around the corner, Qin Hanyue held the unconscious Qiao Ying in his arms. The moment the intruder stepped into the room, he immediately carried her downstairs via the emergency staircase.

 Chapter 291: Qin Hanyu fights two and catches the knife with his hand.

    <h4>Chapter 291</h4>


    Qin Hanyue hurriedly carried the person down the stairs.


    The hotel''s shuttle car was already waiting at the back door.


    Qin Hanyue carried the person onto the car. As the car door was about to close, a hand steadily grabbed the car door, then there was a thud on the car roof¡ªsomeone had leapt from the building onto the car roof.


    Qin Hanyue reacted swiftly, kicking the hand on the door to force the person back, then quickly shut the car door: "Drive!"


    The driver had just started the engine.


    The assassin on the car roof now appeared at the front of the car. He pointed his gun at Qiao Ying in the car through the windshield.


    The driver was so frightened that he abandoned the car and fled.


    Qin Hanyue shielded Qiao Ying as they crouched down, dodging the bullets shot their way. The windshield shattered as bullets hit it, sending ss shards flying.


    Qin Hanyue grabbed a nket from the adjacent seat and threw it at the windshield to block their view. At the same time, he leapt from the back seat to the front and kicked the assassin on the hood.


    The assassin jumped off the car.


    Qin Hanyue moved swiftly to get into the driver''s seat and shut the door.


    The assassin he had forced back earlier tried to open the back door again, but Qin Hanyue locked it first.


    Just as he was about to drive off, a gun muzzle appeared at the window.


    Qin Hanyue tilted his upper body back to narrowly dodge the iing bullets. The car window shattered as bullets hit it, and the assassin outside punched through the opening.


    Qin Hanyue grabbed the assassin''s wrist, about to break it directly, but the assassin dissolved the move with skill.


    The two exchanged blows through the shattered car window.


    The confined space of the car cabin greatly restricted Qin Hanyue''s movement but also hindered the attacks of the two assassins.


    At this moment, the passenger door was opened, and the assassin held a short knife, putting Qin Hanyue in peril from both front and back.


    The assassin outside the driver''s seat kept holding a gun, attempting to shoot Qin Hanyue several times but never got the chance.


    Sensing the imminent attack from behind,


    Qin Hanyue pressed the assassin''s hands outside against the car window to restrain him briefly. During this window, Qin Hanyue forced the assassin to pull his own trigger. The bullet fired out, narrowly missing Qin Hanyue''s shoulder as it shot towards the assassin behind him who was about to stab down with his knife.


    Everything happened in a sh.


    The assassin''s upper body was inside the car so he couldn''t dodge in the limited space. Still, he managed to avoid fatal injury as the bullet only hit his shoulder.


    Qin Hanyue tried to snatch his gun, but the assassin immediately withdrew and retreated.


    Qin Hanyue took the chance to lock the passenger door and start the car engine again, only to hear gunshots¡ªthe tires were shot.


    Qin Hanyue decisively exited the driver''s seat.


    His moves were vicious, targeting vital parts. This assassin was clearly not at the same level as Knife Shadow, but he was still better than the mercenaries on M Continent. Not an easy opponent.


    Since they found Qin Hanyue hard to deal with, the assassins no longer wanted to waste time on him and focused on their target, Qiao Ying, instead.


    So the assassin who was shot in the shoulder smashed the rear passenger window with his elbow, about to open the door.


    With one hand braced on the hood covered with shattered ss, Qin Hanyue leapt over the hood from the front. He kicked the assassin trying to open the car door.


    With an injured shoulder, the assassin couldn''t withstand Qin Hanyue''s relentless attacks targeting his wound. When he could no longer fend off Qin Hanyue''s speed, a perfect elbow strikended hard on his cheek, leaving him dazed and constantly retreating.


    The gun-holding assassin spat out a mouthful of blood and walked to the front of the car. He pointed his gun at the unconscious Qiao Ying in the rear seat, finger on the trigger.


    Right before he could shoot, a hand suddenly grabbed his gun-holding hand and lifted it upwards. The bullet hit and shattered the window instead. The assassin''s abdomen was met with Qin Hanyue''s knee strike.


    Taking advantage of his agony, Qin Hanyue swiftly snatched his gun and fired at him without hesitation.


    There was a "ka" as the bullet ran out.


    Qin Hanyue spun the handgun and mmed the butt hard into the assassin. After quickly neutralizing his attack, Qin Hanyue grabbed him by his head and took two big steps back, then smashed his head against the wall.


    Blood spattered everywhere.


    The backseat door was opened, and the chilling short knife was raised up high, poised to stab the unconscious Qiao Ying''s throat.


    As the tip neared her throat, a hand reached out at the crucial moment and grabbed the descending de.


    The tip stopped right above her neck. Blood trickled down the de and dripped onto her neck, staining it red.


    As ink-ck night descended, turmoil brewed beneath the seemingly tranquil city.


    After the storm subsided, only two corpses remained outside the hotel''s back door.


    An undamaged limo left the hotel.


    Inside the car,


    Qin Hanyue drove single-handedly. He used his mouth to bite one end of a strip of cloth and wrapped up his freely bleeding palm.


    They had to get away quickly.


    Last time when Qiao Ying killed a Dark Shadow assassin in her vi, the table had chemicals capable of dissolving metal.


    He figured those assassins must have been imnted with tracking chips. More woulde soon.


    ncing frequently at the rearview mirror, he wanted to check on Qiao Ying in the backseat.


    They arrived at the next town by daybreak.


    Wrapping Qiao Ying in his overcoat, Qin Hanyue carried her off the car and strode into the hospital.


    His pace didn''t falter as he bent down to gently kiss Qiao Ying''s forehead, feeling it burn.


    The gauze on her shoulder was reopened and the wound had torn, seeping blood. After re-dressing it, IV fluids were administered again.


    Qin Hanyue''s palm was cut deeply, needing stitches. The doctor asked him to treat his hand and shoulder wounds first.


    Not daring to leave her bedside, Qin Hanyue made the doctor dress his wounds there instead.


    His shoulder was just grazed by the bullet, so he didn''t let the doctor treat it. After the doctor and nurses left,


    he med himself for failing to protect her better upon seeing her deathly pale face. Recalling that knifest night still sent chills down his spine.


    Thankfully she wasn''t hurt.


    Qin Hanyue gently grabbed one of her hands and kissed it, then sat by the bed still sping her hand as he closed his eyes to rest.


    After some time, theatose Qiao Ying mumbled something. Qin Hanyue''s eyes flew open immediately.


    "Feng Ying..."


    Hearing her calling Feng Ying again left a bitter taste in his mouth, but joy also arose at the sound of her voice. He could only respond to her over and over, soothing her.


    Darkness descended again that night.


    After beingatose for a long time, Qiao Ying finally opened her eyes.


    They were in a shabby but rtively clean motel room now, with the curtains tightly drawn.


    There was someone resting his head by the bedside, holding her hand.


    As that immobilized hand twitched lightly, Qin Hanyue awoke instantly.


    "Xiao Ying?" Overjoyed to see her awake, he called out.


    Too feeble to respond, she felt hazy and muddled. Her injuries tore at her nerves, hurting so badly that tears involuntarily leaked from her eyes.


    She wanted to ask where they were and whether the Dark Shadow people were chasing them but couldn''t produce a sound.


    Qin Hanyue turned on the bedsidemp and asked caringly, "Want some water?"


    He hid his injured hand from view.


    Unable to respond, he poured some water for her on his own.


    With one hand holding up the back of her head, Qin Hanyue fed her water, but she could only drink a sip before it became impossible. He had to stop.


    He told her, "It''s safe here for now. Rest well."

 Chapter 292: The more Qin Han touches her cheek: "Why Laugh"

    <h4>Chapter 292</h4>


    Qiao Ying woke up for a while, her whole person in a state of disorientation. Before long, she fell unconscious again.


    In the middle of the night, she woke up once more, slightly more clear-headed.


    The hotel owner was a Spaniard. Qin Hanyue spent quite a bit of money to get him to prepare a bowl of hot porridge. He then hurried to reheat the water that had already cooled down after boiling once.


    He returned to the bedside, carefully supporting the back of her neck and fluffing up her pillow. Then he started to slowly feed her the porridge spoonful by spoonful.


    He blew on a spoonful of porridge to cool it.


    The wounds on his hands could no longer be concealed. Originally confused, when Qiao Ying saw the thick bandages wrapped around his hands, she became much more clear-headed. She stared at his hands, "Hands..."


    Her hand under the quilt lifted slightly butcked strength.


    Seeing that he could not hide it from her, Qin Hanyue held out his hand in front of her.


    He told her, "I ran into Dark Shadow''s people the night beforest. Don''t worry, it''s just an injury to my hand, not serious."


    Qiao Ying weakly opened her eyes to look at him.


    His bandaged hand gently caressed her pale face.


    The process of feeding her porridge was a bit difficult. She could not eat much, after feeding her for half a day she barely ate a dozen or so spoonfuls. Qin Hanyue put down the porridge bowl, wiped her mouth, and then went to pour a cup of warm water.


    He took her medicine out of his pocket.


    She clearly did not have the strength to swallow the pills, so Qin Hanyue carefully crushed the pills into powder, opened the capsule, and fed it to her mixed with water.


    "There''s no sugar with the medicine this time," he said soothingly.


    The room was too quiet. His low and gentle voice carried a hint of fatigue. It rang out in the dim, cramped room, giving both of them an inexplicable sense of reassurance.


    Qin Hanyue wanted to chat with her, even if she didn''t have the strength to respond. He was afraid she would lose consciousness again the next second.


    Seeing her swallow the medicine, Qin Hanyue was much more at ease.


    He went into the bathroom and brought a basin of warm water to the bedside. With one hand he dampened the towel, wrung it out, and wiped her cheeks and neck.


    Qin Hanyue said gently, "Rest if you''re tired, I''ll keep watch over you." His hands kept moving.


    Qiao Ying opened her mouth slightly, telling him, "...Can''t go back...to the Capital City."


    Going back to the Capital City was likepletely exposing herself under the eyes of Dark Shadow. It would be walking into certain death.


    She was all too clear on the might and assassination methods of Dark Shadow. All of them were top assassins. You could be walking in a crowd and not even know how you died.


    Even if you hid underground they had ways to find you.


    Going back would also implicate Qiao Yi and the others.


    Qin Hanyue: "I know."


    Qiao Ying: "...Little Yi."


    Qin Hanyue: "Beforeing to find you I already contacted Shangguan Qingmu. I believe Dark Shadow would not rashly offend the military."


    She seemed to be reassured and did not speak again, just looking at him.


    After some time, he heard her softly call to him, "Qin Hanyue..."


    Qin Hanyue quickly asked, "Does it feel ufortable somewhere?"


    He felt her forehead and cheeks. She still had a slight fever.


    "The medicine you just took has antipyretics. Once it takes effect you won''t feel so awful," he soothed like speaking to a child.


    She was soaked all over with sweat countless times.


    Qin Hanyue held a towel, hesitating as he asked her, "Do you want me to help wash your body? Washing up will make you morefortable."


    Qiao Ying looked at him without answering. The corners of her mouth tilted up ever so slightly in a smile she did not have the strength for. It was extremely faint.


    Fortunately Qin Hanyue was close to her, otherwise he really would not have seen it.


    As if able to read her eyes, he leaned in close with a smile and gently nuzzled her cheek, "What are you smiling about?"


    Pressing against her face, he closed his eyes, his heart gradually gaining reassurance and satisfaction. The pent-up gloom also dissipated.


    It was as if he obtained healing in an instant.


    His eyes stung hotly with pain the moment he closed them after going days without proper sleep. He lifted his face to look at her,pletely doting and helpless, "If you had the strength to speak, you would definitely say some daring, blunt words that would astonish me and make me not know how to respond."


    Qiao Ying: "..." Would she?


    Up close, the red veins covering his eyeballs could be seen clearly.


    As if he could read her eyes, "You definitely would."


    Qiao Ying: "..." Who said so?


    Qin Hanyue: "So, allow me to wash you or not?"


    Qiao Ying: "..."


    The medicine contained sleep aids. Qiao Ying soon fell back into aa, but fortunately she did not run another fever.


    Qin Hanyue held her hand as he kept watch at her bedside. His brain felt increasingly muddled.


    At that time it was close to four in the morning and the hotel was deathly still.


    In the hallway, two people tread lightly with nimble feet, their footsteps noiseless on the floorboards. They stopped in front of the door to their room.


    The door handle was gently turned.


    In the next moment, the door opened.


    Qin Hanyue stood inside the room, looking at the two people in the doorway.


    "Sir." It was Xu Zheng who rushed over from Arkenlin.


    "Sir." The other young man resembled Xu Zheng in his features and was called Xu Du, Xu Zheng''s younger brother.


    Xu Du happened to be out on businessst time in Arkenlin so did not make an appearance.


    The two men entered the room.


    Xu Zheng took a look at the bed then took something out from his body, "What you wanted, sir."


    Qin Hanyue epted it. It was a set of silver needles.


    Qiao Ying had lost her needles. Qin Hanyue had Xu Zheng bring over a new set for whenever she regained enough strength to administer acupuncture.


    There was only one wallmp on in the room. The lighting was extremely dim but Qin Hanyue''s exhausted face could still be clearly seen.


    Xu Zheng lowered his voice, "Please rest well, sir. My brother Xu Du and I will stand guard outside."


    The two men promptly left the room after that.


    One went downstairs to stand watch while the other remained in the hotel.


    Qin Hanyue put away the needles in his coat pocket. He showered in the bathroom then returned toy down next to Qiao Ying on the bed.


    Despite his body being pushed past its limits and feeling terribly drowsy, for some reason Qin Hanyue could not fall asleep. The room was pitch ck. He listened to the feeble breathing beside him as his body slowly rxed.


    Qin Hanyue slept very uneasily, waking up two or three times in the span of half an hour. He held Qiao Ying''s hand before finally falling back asleep.


    This was the best opportunity for Dark Shadow to eliminate the thorny opponent Qiao Ying. Dark Shadow issued a kill order.


    In an instant Dark Shadow''s assassins swarmed out from all over the world, hurrying toward Qiao Ying''s location in South America to carry out their pursuit.


    Nearly all of South America was imprinted with Dark Shadow''s traces.


    Qin Hanyue really wanted Qiao Ying to properly rest and recover from her injuries, but after regaining consciousness the first thing Qiao Ying did was tell him to take her somewhere else.


    Qin Hanyue also did not dare keep her in one ce for too long. In thest town he killed two of Dark Shadow''s people. Dark Shadow''s men were probably already here chasing their trail.


    So as soon as night fell Qin Hanyue took her back out onto the road of escape, seizing the cover of darkness.


    Having the additional help of Xu Zheng and Xu Du had its pros and cons.


    The skills of these two men were second to none among Qin Hanyue''s subordinates, but four people together made for too conspicuous of a target.


    Moreover all four had East Asian faces. They stood out sorely in South America and could only try their best to avoid crowds, acting under the veil of night.


    The party of four changed locations without incident or rm.


    All along the way Qin Hanyue carefully held her in his arms, fearful that her wounds would split back open. Fortunately her injuries did not bleed.


    But being forced to flee ce after ce still took quite a toll.

 Chapter 293: The Night: Laozi killed Qin Han Yue Na son of a bitch

    <h4>Chapter 293</h4>


    The car drove to the hospital. Xu Du first went into the hospital to check that it was safe before Qin Hanyue carried the girl in. Hospitals were the most dangerous ces.


    After changing all her bandages, before the nurse could set up an IV for Qiao Ying, Xu Zheng''s bluetooth earpiece transmitted Xu Du''s voice from downstairs.


    Xu Zheng''s expression hardened.


    He told Qin Hanyue, "People from Anying havee."


    Qin Hanyue took the medicine and didn''t dare dy, immediately leaving.


    They safely evacuated from the hospital.


    They found a small guesthouse. Only after Xu Du checked it out first did Qin Hanyue carry the girl to check in.


    Carefullyying her on the bed, Qin Hanyue took out several IV bags and tubes he had brought from the hospital.


    He unwrapped half of the gauze on his hands, exposing his stitched fingers, then moved to stab the back of his own hand.


    Xu Zheng hurriedly stopped him, "Sir, let me."


    Qin Hanyue ignored him.


    Xu Zheng said, "I guarantee sess before stabbing Miss Qiao."


    How could Qin Hanyue let him stab first, he went ahead and tried it himself. Xu Zheng could only stand by with a cotton swab to stop his bleeding.


    Before long, both of their hand backs had several needle holes. Clearly he had seeded, but seeing Qin Hanyue stabbing his hand back full of blood while still trying, Xu Zheng was extremely worried.


    "Can I go to a clinic to find a nurse?"


    Did he even know if that would work? Why ask Qin Hanyue? Xu Zheng had just finished speaking and wisely shut his mouth.


    Qin Hanyue was a quick learner, this wasn''t too difficult for him, but still only after five or six sessful times without mistakes did he dare stab the needle into Qiao Ying''s hand.


    The blood vessels in the girl were much finer than in grown men.


    Fortunately Qin Hanyue had thought ahead, grabbing tourniquets from the hospital and stuffing them into his pocket.


    He took out a tourniquet and tied up Qiao Ying''s arm, making the veins stand out more prominently. Qin Hanyue started his work.


    One sess,


    Qin Hanyue let out a breath, gently putting her hand down.


    After dark,


    they continued changing locations.


    Xu Du came in the car to pick up Qin Hanyue leaving the hotel.


    Qin Hanyue carried the girl into the car, they had just started moving when a car suddenly charged out, directly smashing into them.


    The front of the car spun halfway around from the impact.


    Qin Hanyue hugged the girl tightly to protect her.


    Before anyone could steady themselves, a person in that car stuck their head out of the window wielding a machine gun, unleashing a furious barrage at their car.


    Qin Hanyuey down to avoid the bullets.


    The tires were shot out.


    From the driver''s seat Xu Du pulled out a gun to shoot back.


    Seizing this window, Qin Hanyue opened the door holding the girl to escape from the car.


    He had wanted to retreat in the direction they nned to leave from, but saw someone moving against the flow of fleeing pedestrians from that direction rushing towards them.


    Xu Zheng also noticed that man, "Sir, you go first!"


    Qin Hanyue ran back carrying the girl into the hotel...


    Deep night, another small hotel.


    The only one who came to meet up with Qin Hanyue and the others was Xu Zheng.


    Xu Du had lost contact.


    Xu Zheng kept trying to contact Xu Du but got no response.


    Xu Zheng said, "We also can''t stay here, we have to think of a way to leave South America. Right now people from Anying have spread all over South America."


    "Amna''s brother has already rushed to the southeast corner, these smoke bombs should help mislead Anying''s people for a bit."


    "Let''s leave South America while Anying''s attention is partially attracted away," Xu Zheng discussed countermeasures with Qin Hanyue.


    Half an hourter, Xu Zheng walked out of the hotel to scout the situation.


    Then he went to start the car.


    Just after getting in,


    Xu Zheng felt something hiding in the dark staring at him.


    In the next moment, Xu Zheng flung open the door charging out.


    The car he had just sat in exploded into a fireball behind him with a bang, only leaving burning wreckage.


    Hearing the explosion shocked Qin Hanyue upstairs, at the same time a figure quietly appeared outside his room door wielding a glistening dagger...


    Xu Zheng''s arm was injured by the explosion. He kept using the cars as cover, dodging the bullets shot at him while shooting back.


    After a burst of gunfire,


    Xu Zheng, who had already gone through one battle, was the first to run out of ammo.


    Xu Zheng looked toward the nearby hotel, extremely anxious.


    When the opponent was reloading, Xu Zheng rushed out from behind the car. Stepping atop the hood he leapt out kicking towards his opponent, instantly engaging them in closebat.


    With an injured arm, Xu Zheng still had some advantage over the other in strength.


    Xu Zheng wanted to end this quickly to rush back.


    But after a short time, two more Anying assassins caught up.


    One against three, Xu Zheng had no chance.


    Unable to win, and obviously unable to flee either, Xu Zheng could only brace himself to fight on. After some exchanges it seemed he would lose his life here.


    At that critical moment, Xu Du rushed over.


    Seeing his younger brother blocking in front of him, Xu Zheng was annoyed, "Who let youe here?"


    Xu Du told him, "I can''t contact the Sir."


    A shock went through Xu Zheng''s heart.


    The three enemies didn''t give the brothers time to talk, all rushing forward.


    While the five fiercely fought in chaos,


    unexpected gunshots rang out. Unable to dodge the barrage, the three assassins died miserably on the spot.


    The Xu brothers looked over at the sudden appearance of a fully armed group of varied skin colors. They seemed to be mercenaries.


    Seeing prominent silver-white hair,


    Ye Si roared, "Where is that bastard Qin Hanyue? Where did he hide his woman?" A murderous aura surrounded Ye Si.


    Remembering his brother said he couldn''t contact Qin Hanyue, Xu Zheng immediately brought them to the hotel.


    Opening the door, the thick smell of blood rushed out.


    A bodyy prone on the floor.


    Turning on the light revealed a room full of signs of fighting.


    Xu Zheng flipped the corpse over.


    Xu Du picked up a smashed phone on the ground, "It''s the Sir''s phone."


    Ye Si was furious, "That bastard Qin Hanyue tricked me saying his people were in the northwest corner, using me as a gun, letting me attract firepower, I''ll kill him!"


    After getting the news from Cheng Jinyan, Ye Si rushed over at the first chance with his men.


    Qin Hanyue had told Cheng Jinyan they were in the northwest corner.


    Ye Si and Cheng Jinyan knew well how fearsome Anying was. At the time they worried that going directly there would lead Anying''s people over.


    Yet Qin Hanyue had told them to go.


    So Ye Si''s group rushed over.


    Only to find out after running over there, Qin Hanyue was in theplete opposite direction from them.


    Cheng Jinyan said, "What are we looking for? We fought all the way here, Anying closely tailing us, and you''re looking for someone, or giving Anying directions?" Fortunately they had gone to the northwest corner attracting away some of Anying''s men."


    Ye Si yelled, "Whose side are you on?!"


    Of course Ye Si also knew Qin Hanyue had done this for Qiao Ying''s sake, and this crappy method did work. Their trip wasn''t in vain, but Ye Si used as a gun still wanted Qin Hanyue dead.


    If Qin Hanyue had given him a heads up, he would have been happy to cooperate.

 Chapter 294: Cheng Jinyan: a bad mouth is terrible to death; Qin Hanyu: Cook porridge for you

    <h4>Chapter 294</h4>


    Cheng Jinyan was also anxious in his heart, and immediately snapped impatiently at Ye Si, "Don''t fire your cannon recklessly, your dirty words are hard to bear."


    Ye Si was furious, seeing Cheng Jinyan being a little biased, Ye Si was even more angry, and swore quietly.


    His emotions exploded: ¡°She was taken away and you only notified me now, and when I was about to head into the desert, did you fucking block Qin Hanyue¡¯s mouth?! If anything happens to baby, I''ll...!!!¡±


    He med Cheng Jinyan for not telling him earlier.


    Cheng Jinyan: "How could I know Qiao Ying was so seriously injured."


    Knowing Ye Si was anxious, Cheng Jinyan softened his tone: "Now is not the time to calcte this, it''s not like I''m helping him."


    "If you really can''t swallow this anger, then settle the score with him afterwards. The most important thing now is to shield Qiao Ying from the shadows."


    Xu Zheng and his brother looked at each other as Ye Si and Cheng Jinyan quarreled, and the two were about to leave.


    "Where are you going? The hospital or to find Qin Hanyue? The shadow people are staring at us, don''t act rashly and cause more trouble." Cheng Jinyan stopped the two seriously injured brothers.


    Xu Zheng thought for a moment and asked, "What should we do now?"


    Cheng Jinyan: "Of course we can''t go looking for them, it would lead the shadow people there. Even if we could evade the shadow''s eyes and find them, with so many people moving together we would be too obvious a target."


    As he spoke, he nced at Ye Si: ¡°You stand out too much.¡±


    Ye Si: "..."


    Cheng Jinyan: "Visible spears are easy to dodge, invisible arrows are hard to guard against. They are all top assassins, they won''t confront us head-on."


    He said to the two brothers, ¡°You two go to the hospital first to treat your injuries, and wait for Qin Hanyue to contact you."


    Ye Si suddenly turned and left the room with big strides.


    Cheng Jinyan caught up with him: "Where are you going?"


    Ye Si: "To find the Shadows!"


    To kill one, reduce Qiao Ying''s danger by one; to kill two, make Qiao Ying safer by two.


    As Ye Si walked, he took out his phone ¡ª he had to send more people here. If it was going to get lively, then make it more lively.


    Wait until Qiao Ying recovered a bit, regained her mobility, and then talk.


    Soon, Ye Si brought arge group of men here.


    Ye Si, Cheng Jinyan, Qin Hanyue, Qiao Ying, the Shadows - the three groups embarked on a chase in Peru, South America, ying hide and seek with each other.


    The addition of Ye Si and Cheng Jinyan''s men provided good cover for Qin Hanyue and Qiao Ying''s whereabouts.


    Making it even more difficult for the Shadows to find them.


    The Shadows also had to act more cautiously, these two were not simple in background or identity, the Shadows didn''t want to expend energy and cross hands with them if not absolutely necessary.


    They especially didn''t want their elites to fall at their hands.


    Their mission target was Qiao Ying.


    Now, not only did the Shadows have to look for Qiao Ying, they also had to guard against running into Ye Si and the others at the same time.


    In order to wait for Qin Hanyue to take the initiative to make contact, Ye Si forcibly kept the Xu Zheng brothers by his side.


    But no matter how long they waited left and right, there was no news from Qin Hanyue.


    But since the Shadows hadn''t retreated, it meant their mission wasn''t aplished yet and Qiao Ying was safe.


    What Ye Si didn''t know was that there were two times he and Qiao Ying had been very close, but they just missed each other.


    Ye Si was anxious in his heart.


    Qin Hanyue must be even more miserable.


    After the encounter with the Shadows at the hotel, sessfully counter-killing them, and separating from the Xu Zheng brothers, Qin Hanyue continued to hide with Qiao Ying.


    All the way, dodging and hiding.


    Passing through multiple cities and towns, going back and forth in thisrge country of Peru, constantly maneuvering with the Shadows.


    It goes without saying how badly Qiao Ying suffered along this bumpy road.


    Her wounds had just started showing signs of healing yesterday, today they split open again. Before the fever subsided, it rose again.


    The shoulder wound had already started festering.


    After more than ten days of repeated torment, looking at the continuouslyatose Qiao Ying, before she couldn¡¯t bear it anymore, Qin Hanyue¡¯s psychological line of defense was about to copse first.


    At this time, Qin Hanyue was driving, with the newly stitched up Qiao Ying lying in the back seat, looking for a ce to hide.


    The car drove into another small town.


    Qin Hanyue was preparing to take Qiao Ying away from Peru, to Colombia, and then find a way to leave South America.


    The car suddenly stalled and stopped.


    Qin Hanyue kept trying to start the car.


    Just as he focused his attention on the car, a red dot passed through the car window and aimed at Qiao Ying¡¯s head in the passenger seat.


    Qin Hanyue was suddenly blinded by something - it was the reflection of the telescopic sight.


    Qin Hanyue was shocked.


    The muted gunshot rang out, Qiao Ying in the passenger seat was shot in the head, and Qin Hanyue quickly ducked down.


    The bullet broke through the car window, pierced through the hoodie, pierced through the stic head, and continued to pierce through the car window ss on Qin Hanyue''s side.


    Qin Hanyue immediately leapt into the back seat and picked up Qiao Ying to get out of the car.


    Fortunately, he had prepared in advance and set up a decoy to confuse the other side.


    Discovering it was a decoy, the sniper in hiding immediately responded to hispanions to hurry over here, while continuing to snipe at the same time.


    Qin Hanyue held the person and hid behind the car, not daring to show his head.


    With almost no shelter around, not knowing the sniper''s exact hiding spot, Qin Hanyue decisively blew up the car''s gas tank, and took advantage of the explosion to hold the person and hide in a small shop.


    The Shadows arrived quickly, and Qin Hanyue was trapped in the store unable to escape.


    At the critical moment, Ye Si brought people over.


    The hidden sniper was discovered by Xu Zheng. Ye Si¡¯s men stopped the killers who wanted to enter the store, and then a gunfight broke out.


    Qin Hanyue poked his head out to check the situation.


    His gaze met Ye Si''s across the street.


    Qin Hanyue did not hesitate and immediately left holding the person.


    Ye Si watched Qin Hanyue leave, badly wanting to catch up to see how Qiao Ying was doing, but held back in the end.


    A few dayster, Qiao Ying slowly awoke from a dpidated small bed.


    Looking around, it was a shabby ceiling, this environment was hundreds of times more dpidated than the old house she lived in at the Qiao family.


    There was some indescribable strange smell in the air.


    This was a huge slum.


    Before Qiao Ying could take a closer look, a kiss fell on her temple, the man''s forehead pressed against hers, his tone full of relief, his voice in her ear: ¡°Thank goodness you finally woke up.¡±


    Qiao Ying slowly turned her head. Having just been impacted by this environment, when Qiao Ying looked at Qin Hanyue again, she was stunned by how dazzling he was.


    The slum was a good ce to hide. In her previous life, she had notcked experience staying in even more miserable environments toplete missions.


    It was difficult for Qin Hanyue, this young master who had been pampered since childhood, to apany her in this garbage dump.


    Qiao Ying weakly asked: "...Are we still in Peru?"


    Qin Hanyue: "Yes, I originally wanted to take you to Colombia and then leave South America, but your body couldn''t stand the torment anymore."


    If this continued, they wouldn¡¯t need to wait for the Shadows to find them, Qiao Ying would be the first to die on the run.


    At this moment, there was a knock on the door outside.


    Qiao Ying was instantly vignt, Qin Hanyue reassured her: ¡°It¡¯s fine.¡± Then he went to open the door.


    A dirty little boy handed him a small bag of rice through the door crack.


    Qin Hanyue gave the money to the other party, and said something else to the child in Spanish, then returned to the room.


    There was a small stove propped up in the corner of the room.


    After getting the rice, Qin Hanyue started busying around the small stove.


    The room was so short and small, making the nearly 1.9-meter tall Qin Hanyue look like a giant. Qiao Yingy on the bed watching him busying about.


    Qiao Ying: "...What are you doing?"


    Qin Hanyue turned around: ¡°Cooking congee."


    He was actually cooking congee for her.

 Chapter 295: Qin Hanyu: "Can I sleep with you" Qiao Ying: "You try"

    <h4>Chapter 295</h4>


    Very soon, Qin Hanyue came to the bedside carrying a bowl of freshly cooked congee.


    Knowing that Qiao Ying was picky and probably a bit obsessive about cleanliness, Qin Hanyue said, "I''ve washed the kitchenware many times over, it''s very clean."


    Qiao Ying: "......"


    Qin Hanyue blew on the congee to cool it down, then started feeding her spoonfuls.


    After two spoonfuls, Qiao Yingmented: "...It''s not cooked."


    Qin Hanyue was taken aback for a moment. He thought cooking congee didn''t require much skill, it was just a nd food, so he didn''t ask Qiao Ying if it tasted good.


    He didn''t expect making some simple congee could also go wrong.


    Qin Hanyue put the spoonful of clearly discernible rice grains into his own mouth and found the rice was still half raw.


    Qin Hanyue: "Let me go cook it some more."


    Qiao Ying: "...Don''t bother." Then she asked, "What are you eating?"


    Qin Hanyue: "I cooked a lot, I''ll eat after you finish."


    Qiao Ying: "...Then cook it some more."


    Qin Hanyue smiled: "Sure."


    After another round of cooking, it was finally cooked through, but it got a little mushy. Qin Hanyue tried it and couldn''t help frowning.


    It would take half an hour before he could cook another batch with this small stove.


    Qin Hanyue scooped out the topyer without taking too much of the mushy bottom into the bowl and brought it to Qiao Ying.


    After finishing the bowl of congee, Qiao Ying regained some strength and took her medicine.


    Qin Hanyue ate what was left of the congee, then went to boil water for Qiao Ying to wash her face, hands and feet.


    After she fell asleep again, Qin Hanyue kept watch by her bedside.


    After a few days, the tear in Qiao Ying''s shoulder finally started healing little by little. Her mental state also gradually improved, but she was still very weak.


    Qin Hanyue boiled hot water and brought it to the bedside, preparing to wash Qiao Ying''s hair.


    Looking at his bandaged hand, before he could speak, Qin Hanyue said first: "I can manage with one hand, it will just be slower."


    He gently carried Qiao Ying up and adjusted her position so her head was over the edge of the bed. Then he started washing her hair.


    As Qiao Ying looked at the focused face of the man above her and their eyes met when Qin Hanyue noticed her gaze.


    Qiao Yingmented: "...Your clothes are really ugly."


    Qin Hanyueughed: "Yours don''t look any better."


    The corners of Qiao Ying''s mouth curved up slightly.


    Qin Hanyue: "But you look nice."


    The smile on Qiao Ying''s face deepened.


    Qin Hanyue carefully washed her hair.


    Qiao Ying: "Have you contacted Cheng Jinyan? Did he blow up that castle?"


    Qin Hanyue: "I lost my phone. The castle was blown up."


    Qiao Ying: "Oh."


    Qin Hanyue looked at her. He wanted to know what happened to her in the desert castle but this was clearly not the time to ask.


    After a while, Qiao Ying suddenly asked again: "What''s the date today?"


    Qin Hanyue: "The 18th, why?"


    Qiao Ying: "No reason."


    Qin Hanyue: "What would you like for dinner tonight?"


    Qiao Ying: "Anything avable is fine, just don''t go out if possible."


    Qin Hanyue: "Got it."


    The one delivering food for Qin Hanyue was a 13 or 14-year-old boy.


    The boy was an orphan who grew up scavenging garbage in this slum since he was little. This rundown little house used to belong to histe grandfather.


    Qin Hanyue paid him to stay here temporarily.


    That night, as Qiao Yingy in bed, she heard the boying to deliver food to Qin Hanyue again. Peering through the door crack, the boy asked Qin Hanyue curiously: "How is your wife doing?"


    Qin Hanyue: "She''s much better."


    The boy added: "Is your wife pregnant? We have a doctor here. Should I go find the doctor toe take a look at your wife? Our neighbor almost died in childbirth because they couldn''t afford a doctor."


    Qin Hanyue: "No need."


    After sending off the boy, Qin Hanyue closed the door.


    Qiao Ying: "What did he say to you?"


    Qin Hanyue: "He asked if I needed a doctor."


    Qiao Ying: "What else?"


    Qin Hanyue''s eyes shifted slightly: "That''s about it."


    Qiao Ying raised her brows a little. "About it?"


    Her look said: Are you sure?


    Qin Hanyue: "I assume you understand Spanish."


    Qiao Ying fluidly replied in Spanish: "More ''esoteric'' terms like wife and giving birth are not quite within my vocabry."


    Qin Hanyue: "......"


    After two awkward seconds, he calmly said: "I can teach you if you want to learn. I know it all."


    Qiao Ying: "Mr. Qin is so aplished."


    Qin Hanyue went ahead and shamelessly epted thepliment: "Thank you."


    Over the past few days, Qin Hanyue learned to cook, although it was all simple stuff that didn''t taste too good, but it was quite decent for a beginner.


    Even though this ce seemed safe enough, Qin Hanyue remained vignt and didn''t dare eat anything made from outside, doing all the cooking himself.


    He had gotten pretty good at cooking congee, and even learned to make meat congee.


    The dark of the night descended.


    After cleaning up Qiao Ying, Qin Hanyue tucked her into bed.


    Qiao Ying: "Come sleep on the bed."


    These past few days Qin Hanyue had been sleeping on a chair next to the bed, barely getting any proper rest.


    Qin Hanyue: "The bed is too small."


    Qiao Ying: "I feel cold sleeping alone."


    Qin Hanyue reached under the covers to check and found very little warmth inside. Her hands were also cold.


    Qin Hanyue opened up her covers, took off his coat which carried his body warmth, and covered her with it before tucking her in again.


    Then he turned off the lights andy down on the bed.


    The bed was so small he could only sleep on his side.


    Qin Hanyue asked: "May I hold you to sleep?"


    Qiao Ying: "Be my guest."


    Qin Hanyue: "I''ll try then."


    With his coat between them, he gently put his arm around Qiao Ying''s waist where she didn''t have much injury, and pulled her closer to him, hoping to warm her up with his body heat.


    Qiao Ying: "......"


    After more than ten minutes, Qin Hanyue asked her: "Warmer now?"


    Qiao Ying didn''t respond, perhaps she had fallen asleep.


    In the small house, it became perfectly quiet. The couple huddled close under the covers, insting each other from the cold, as if they existed in a different world from the chatter of the family next door that seeped through the thin walls.


    Qiao Ying''s voice suddenly spoke up: "In that castle, at first there was only Meihua Q and a rank assassin from the Ying Organization. My skills exceeded theirs and I had a backup n. I could have walked out of there unharmed..."


    Qin Hanyue: "What went wrong?"


    Who else that she didn''t anticipate? It must have had to do with Feng Ying.


    Qiao Ying gazed up at the dark void. Her mind kept reying Meihua Q''s words: Feng Ying died in your ce.


    She wanted to tell Qin Hanyue but didn''t know how to start.


    After a long silence, sensing the change in her mood, Qin Hanyue rested his forehead against her head and said: "It''ste, don''t overthink now. Tell me when your injuries heal some more."


    Qiao Ying slowly turned to face him.


    Their eyes met in the dark.


    Qin Hanyue gave her forehead a light kiss.


    Qiao Ying turned away again and looked back up, her tone casual with a hint of sarcasm: "I''ve heard quite a bit about Mr. Qin being innocent and pure in matters of the heart. I thought Mr. Qin would be the passive one in a rtionship."


    After all, she initiated their first two kisses, and the kiss before they met Amna was also her suggestion.


    Qiao Ying spoke with an odd lilt: "Yet you seem to be taking more and more initiativetely."


    Qin Hanyueughed at that. He retorted: "I thought Miss Qiao was the mature one emotionally, didn''t expect her to be so innocent."


    Qiao Ying: "???" When was she ever innocent?


    Qin Hanyue: "Miss Qiao''s initiative has been rather limited. I believe I should take matters into my own hands, food and clothinge from nature. Also, Miss Qiao is still quite young. As the responsible party, I have an obligation to provide more guidance."


    Qiao Ying: "Mr Qin need not keep emphasizing how little I am, how old you are, it''s bad for one''s physical and mental health, too much stress leads to faster aging."


    Qin Hanyue: "......"


    Qiao Ying: "Let''s sleep."

 Chapter 296: Qiao Ying: "Like" Qin Hanyu: "Did not see clearly"

    <h4>Chapter 296</h4>


    The next day,


    Qin Hanyue had the little boy deliver a new quilt.


    The quilt wasn''t very thick, but at least it was warmer, cleaner and morefortable than what Qiao Ying had now.


    Qiao Ying hazily woke up to see Qin Hanyue walk in holding the quilt. The little boy peeked in through the wide open door and enviously said, "Your wife is so beautiful."


    Qin Hanyue: "She is."


    The little boy wanted to say more but Qin Hanyue closed the door.


    He turned around to see Qiao Ying awake and looking at him.


    "You''re awake." Caught again, what luck.


    But this time Qin Hanyue was much moreposed as he took the quilt out of the bag, "I brought you a new quilt."


    Qiao Ying, weak and seemingly toozy to quibble with him, simply said, "Don''t take such risks next time."


    It was too conspicuous for a slum kid to go buy a quilt.


    Qin Hanyue: "I know."


    Qin Hanyue changed her quilt and brought her a cup of water to drink, "I cooked chicken soup to nourish you."


    The little stove in the corner was burning hot. Qiao Ying smelled the rich chicken soup and uttered a word, "Fishy."


    Qin Hanyue also smelled the fishiness, "If I hadn''t lost my phone, I could look up cooking methods. Maybe it''d taste better."


    As a cooking novice, Qin Hanyue had been fumbling to cook these past few days.


    When the chicken soup finished cooking, Qin Hanyue tasted it like poison and spent a long time trying to improve the vor, all to no avail. He brought over the bowl with a slightlyplicated expression, "It''s a little unappetizing. Want to try it?"


    Qiao Ying: "How unappetizing?"


    Qin Hanyue drank another mouthful, unable to describe it, "......"


    Seeing his micro-expressions, Qiao Ying wanted tough, "Try it."


    Qin Hanyue immediately brought it over and fed her a mouthful.


    "How is it? Isn''t it really unappetizing? Spit it out if you can''t swallow it." He brought his hand to her mouth to catch it.


    Qiao Ying swallowed it down, "Tastes like sewer water."


    Such shocking words. Knowing it was unappetizing was one thing, but sewer water was going too far...


    Qin Hanyue, who excelled in every area, felt a blow to his pride...


    Qin Hanyue was silent.


    Qiao Ying said, "Water quality issue."


    Qin Hanyue: "I concur."


    With the constion, Qin Hanyue instantly cleared the clouds to see the sun.


    He smoothly recovered hisposure, "When we get back home, I''ll use domestic water and ingredients to cook for you again. It''ll definitely be different."


    Suddenly there were many footsteps and voices outside the door. Qin Hanyue immediately went to the back of the door.


    The small house was built from stone and mud bricks with a rickety little wooden door. Qin Hanyue peeked out through the cracks above the door and saw several children gathered outside.


    Qin Hanyue came back in, "They''re probably attracted by the chicken soup smell." The people here barely got enough to eat. They might not even get one full meal a month, let alone meat.


    Qin Hanyue said, "We''ll leave when you can get out of bed."


    The slum was good for hiding, but they stood out too much here even if they didn''t go out and no matter how they disguised themselves.


    They safely passed another day.


    When night fell, there were only a few dim lights in the vast slum. Everyone closed their doors early.


    Qin Hanyue boiled hot water, preparing to wash Qiao Ying.


    As she watched him bustle about with an injured hand, when he brought the water over and lifted her quilt to start unbuttoning her clothes,


    He had just undone one button.


    Qiao Ying said to him, "Seen me a few times now?"


    The room was very dark. The lightbulb overhead was all fogged up after lighting countless generations.


    To avoid awkwardness, after bringing the water over, Qin Hanyue undressed her in one go without pausing.


    But Qiao Ying could always "provoke" him at critical moments.


    Bold words led to bold deeds.


    Qin Hanyue held the button over her chest. Looking at her, he subconsciously counted in his mind how many times he had undressed her.


    But he answered, "...What?"


    Qiao Ying looked into his eyes, "Do you like it?" It was a question.


    Qin Hanyue: Could this bath still happen?


    Qin Hanyue: "I sought your consent earlier."


    Qiao Ying: "I didn''t retract it - continue."


    Qin Hanyue held the button without moving. With her staring at him like this, how could he continue? With her teasing him like this, how could he calmly wash her?


    Seeing Qin Hanyue hesitate, Qiao Ying considerately turned her face away, not looking at him.


    Qin Hanyue calmed himself before continuing.


    She only wore a thin robe. There were several deep stab wounds that cut to the bone, especially on her shoulders, making it inconvenient to wear undergarments.


    When the chest button opened, a sh of snowy whiteness was revealed.


    The originally dim light that could appropriately block one''s view now added a hint of hazy sexiness with that sh of white, like ying the pipa half-covering the face - a tempting provocation.


    Last time when he washed her, she wasn''t as clear-headed. Qiao Ying didn''t tease him then. She even fell asleep before he finished washing her.


    But this time, they were both very awake.


    Despite facing someone he liked, Qin Hanyue didn''t have such poor self-control. If Qiao Ying didn''t tease him, his hands and feet wouldn''t be so clumsy now, and his thoughts wouldn''t be so frightfully active that he couldn''t restrain them.


    The hot towel avoided her wounds and carefully wiped her skin. His fingers inevitably touched her smooth body.


    The feel of her chest was particrly soft. Qin Hanyue''s big palm covered it over the thick towel.


    He could still deeply feel its fullness.


    Qin Hanyue only dared a fleeting brush, not lingering.


    In the small house, only the asional sound of water could be heard, along with the man''s increasingly audible breathing.


    Snowy whiteness was visible in the man''s dark pupils - his eyes were hot.


    Without conversation, time flowed exceptionally slowly. Unable to avoid looking, Qin Hanyue could only force himself to concentrate fully.


    For Qin Hanyue, this was an extremely difficult test of willpower. He was this close to chanting scriptures to resist.


    His scalding palm lightly sped her slender waist, carefully lifting bit by bit as he used the towel to wipe her lower back.


    The test ended with Qin Hanyue sweating profusely.


    Qin Hanyue awkwardly breathed out and put her clothes back on.


    As he clumsily buttoned up the clothes to hide her spring scenery, it didn''t hinder things too much.


    After calming down a bit, he finally dared to raise his eyes to look at her.


    But he saw Qiao Ying had turned her face away, her delicate neck revealing clear, slender lines.


    She might not have noticed herself, but her ears and neck were flushed with a light pink. Her body temperature had risen a lot.


    Seeing this, Qin Hanyue lowered his head and kissed her soft neck.


    The girl''s body stiffened, then she closed her eyes the next moment.


    Qin Hanyue looked at her taut jawline, the corners of his lips curving up slightly. He thought: As expected, all talk.

 Chapter 297: A moment of Danger, Qin Han Yue rushed back

    <h4>Chapter 297</h4>


    Qin Hanyue changed the basin of water, and wiped her legs again, then said to her: ¡°I¡¯m going to take a shower, you sleep first.¡±


    These words were really suggestive.


    He was sweating all over, and took the water in.


    The small house had a bathroom next door. It was called a bathroom, but really had nothing, just a shower area separated by a wall, without even a door, of course, the door didn''t open into the room.


    Qiao Ying closed her eyes and listened to Qin Hanyue showering. She cursed under her breath, then went straight to sleep.


    Qiao Ying¡¯s bargain wasn¡¯t so easy to take advantage of. The price Qin Hanyue paid for that kiss wasn¡¯t small. Qiao Ying didn¡¯t settle ounts with him at the time, but made him suffer the next day.


    Her tone was cold as ten degrees, and her eyes made Qin Hanyue really unable to cope.


    Qin Hanyue immediately retreated to his original position - okay, the rtionship between the two still stopped above the neck.


    At that time, he was also bewitched by beauty, and couldn''t restrain himself in the heat of the moment when he first saw Qiao Ying shy.


    However, Qiao Ying, who was in an awkward situation at the time, felt more that Qin Hanyue was getting back at her and deliberately trying to tease her.


    It embarrassed her.


    If Qin Hanyue knew Qiao Ying''s inner thoughts, he would definitely take out his lifelong understanding ofnguage and literature to exin to her that he really just wanted to kiss her, not to take revenge or tease her.


    When the little boy delivered food during the day, he told Qin Hanyue that it was very chaotic outside. He heard adults say that many people were killed in the neighboring town, and it was also reported in the news. He told Qin Hanyue not to go out.


    The little boy was afraid of theing of the war and told Qin Hanyue to go back to their own country with his wife once she recovered, where it would be safer.


    Darkness fell over the slum again.


    The little boy squatted outside the little house, eating chocte cookies bought with the remuneration from Qin Hanyue.


    In front of him was the little house with the door closed.


    Qin Hanyue took the opportunity of the night to go out and investigate the situation.


    He asked the little boy to watch over for him here.


    As the little boy was eating, he got bored and stood up to peek at Qiao Ying inside through the door. This Asian man¡¯s wife was the most beautiful and cleanest woman he had ever seen.


    He wondered if Asian women were all so fair and beautiful, and whether she could speak Spanish like her husband.


    Unfortunately, the lights in the room were off, and he couldn''t see anything in the pitch ck.


    Suddenly, a tall, thin man appeared and called out to the little boy.


    The little boy, who was peeking through the door crack, jumped in fright and looked back at the man.


    The man was the little boy''s uncle.


    Speaking in Spanish, he asked what he was doing crouching at the door sote at night.


    The little boy reflexively hid the chocte cookies behind him and evasively replied, "I''ll go in soon."


    "I heard you''ve made quite a bit of money recently, I thought you sold your grandfather''s house. Looks like you¡¯ve got some skills, huh."


    The man looked the little boy up and down disdainfully, "How could you get money? Where''s the money? Show me."


    The little boy shook his head.


    "No? What are you eating then?"


    The little boy, who had suffered a lot of beatings from his uncle, was a little afraid of him. He hid the chocte cookies and said weakly, "It was given by a kind person."


    Qiao Ying on the bed heard the quarrel outside the door.


    "Humph, since you can make money and feed yourself, your grandfather''s house is mine now." The man walked up and pulled the little boy away from the door.


    "A brat like you, living in such a big house, while my house is falling apart. Can''t even find a woman without a house." The manined bitterly.


    The little boy nimbly slipped under the man''s armpit back to the door. He stretched out his arms to block the door, "This is my grandfather''s house he gave me."


    The man pointed at the little boy''s head, "I''m your uncle. I''m saying this house is mine now, get out of the way."


    The little boy refused to budge.


    The man impatiently tried to push him away, but the little boy threw away the cookies and clung tightly to the walls on both sides, blocking the door.


    His frail body was still pushed to the ground by the man.


    The man red at the little boy threateningly, warning him a few words, then pushed open the door, intending to upy the house.


    When he turned on the light,


    he saw a fair and beautiful Asian girl lying on the bed.


    The man''s eyes instantly lit up. For a moment he thought he was hallucinating. As a bachelor in his forties, he could hardly believe it.


    The little boy climbed up from the ground, rushed in barefoot and covered in dust, and spread his arms to block the bed.


    He wasn¡¯t much taller than the bed, after years of malnutrition.


    "Good boy, you actually hid a woman here. You¡¯re much more capable than your uncle." The man leered.


    The little boy pleaded, "She''s sick, please don''t hurt her, I beg you."


    Before he could say much, the little boy was roughly pushed away by the man and fell to the ground.


    The man walked to the bed.


    The little boy immediately climbed up again, rushed over and grabbed the man''s arm, punching the man like raindrops. "Get out, get out, get out..."


    The little boy nimbly wrapped his legs around one of the man''s legs, his whole body hanging on the man as he shouted, "Her husband will be back soon."


    Trying to scare the man away.


    But the man had nothing to lose and was not afraid at all. He easily tore the little boy off and threw him aside.


    The man''s wolf-like eyes stared at Qiao Ying as he said unspeakable words, impatiently approaching Qiao Ying.


    Under the quilt, Qiao Ying¡¯s hand gripped the short knife Qin Hanyue left for her self-defense. Her eyes were cold.


    Just one step away from the bed, as the man was about to pounce on it, Qin Hanyue rushed back.


    Before Qiao Ying could make a move, Qin Hanyue kicked the man aside with a side kick, then grabbed the man by the back of his cor, lifted him up, choked his neck, and mmed him against the wall after dragging him away from the bed.


    The force was so great that the man was suffocated in one go.


    Qin Hanyue threw the man away, took two big steps to the bedside, and anxiously asked, "Are you okay?"


    He lifted the quilt and eagerly checked her over.


    Qiao Ying made a soft sound, which was her response.


    Qin Hanyue went out to investigate the situation. He temporarily did not find any traces of the Shadow, and Qiao Ying''s injuries had just begun to heal. As long as they didn''t move, they could hide here for a day.


    So Qin Hanyue didn''t n to leave, but dealt with the man''s corpse instead.


    In the slums, no one noticed if a person disappeared or died.


    While Qin Hanyue disposed of the corpse, the little boy brought soil to wipe the blood stains off the floor. As he wiped, tears fell from his eyes.


    He was probably frightened, and was also crying for his uncle''s death, although his uncle was not good to him and was a bad person, he was his only remaining rtive.


    Although young, having grown up in the slums, he had seen life and death many times, and was not scared silly.


    The little boy cleaned the floor spotless, then turned to look at Qiao Ying on the bed, his facepletely dirty.


    He nced again at the closed door,


    as if to see if Qin Hanyue had returned.


    Qiao Ying looked at him and asked in Spanish, "What¡¯s your name?"


    The little boy told her.


    Qiao Ying didn''t say anything else.


    Soon, Qin Hanyue came back.


    The little boy guiltily told him, "I''m sorry, I didn''t protect your wife well. My uncle was a bad person."


    Qin Hanyue''s expression was nk. Facing the little boy''s sincere eyes, after a moment he said reassuringly, "You were very brave."


    After the little boy left, Qin Hanyue came to the bedside and looked at Qiao Ying. A surge of fear came over him.


    Qiao Ying said tly, "After we get away safely, send someone to pick up this child."


    Qin Hanyue: "Okay, as you say."

 Chapter 298: The Little Boy: "Is Your husband Asleep" Qiao Ying: "He can’t Sleep"

    <h4>Chapter 298</h4>


    In the small house,


    The little boy was holding a bowl of noodles and eating with great relish, as if he was eating delicacies like abalone and sea cucumber. His freshly washed face was very fair and cute.


    He hugged the bowl and obediently squatted by the wall, eating while watching Qin Hanyue feed Qiao Ying. His pair of eyes were ck and shining.


    "When did you and your wife get married?"


    The little boy suddenly asked, speaking like a little adult.


    Qin Hanyue first looked at Qiao Ying before answering him, "Not yet."


    Little Boy: "Has your wife given birth?"


    Qin Hanyue looked at Qiao Ying again, and happened to meet Qiao Ying''s not very kind eyes. He didn''t dare speak nonsense: "No."


    The little boy had a bunch of questions: "When are you getting married and having a baby? Are you having a boy or a girl? Will the girl be as beautiful as your wife?"


    Qin Hanyue couldn''t answer any of these questions.


    Qiao Ying: "You''re just a kid, why are you so interested in getting married and having babies? Don''t you have any other goals?"


    The little boy got up slightly, stretching his numb little legs. In the winter, his two little ck feet were bare.


    Little Boy: "Yes, I want to have noodles to eat every day."


    Qiao Ying: "You mean the ones in your bowl?"


    Her tone was a little disdainful.


    The little boy nodded affirmatively: "Of course."


    Qin Hanyue didn''t expect his own tasteless noodles to get affirmed, although by a kid who had never eaten anything good. But for Qin Hanyue who had just learned to cook and failed repeatedly, it was still quiteforting.


    So he asked, "Didn''t I give you money? Why didn''t you go buy something tasty?"


    The little boy was good at hiding his motives: "I saved it forter, when I grow up a bit I''ll go buy. If I buy now, others will see it and grab it away. I can''t beat them. By then I still need to buy new shoes."


    The ingredients and quilt he had sent over the past few days were all bought from very far away ces. He would run over, carrying a ck bag, afraid of being seen by others.


    He had money on him but didn''t dare use it.


    Little Boy: "But I can sneak out now and buy a little chocte cake to eat secretly at night."


    Qiao Ying had only eaten half a bowl of noodles and stopped. Qin Hanyue ate the rest in his bowl.


    Seeing this, the little boy asked, "Aren''t you going to feed your wife anymore?"


    Qiao Ying: "It tastes bad."


    Little Boy: "It tastes really good. This is the most delicious I''ve ever had. It even has meat, as delicious as chocte cake."


    The little boy rolled up the half strand of noodles on the edge of the bowl into his mouth. His ck eyes secretly looked at Qiao Ying, staring intently.


    Qiao Ying: "Why do you keep sneaking looks at me?"


    The little boy caught red-handed was very shy: "Because you''re beautiful."


    He was good at coaxing girls, and added, "Your Spanish sounds very nice."


    Qiao Ying: "If you want to look, just look directly."


    The little boy was even more embarrassed, his face red as he finished drinking thest mouthful of soup in the bowl. He put down the bowl and slipped away.


    Just as Qiao Ying wanted water to drink, she heard the sour words of the man: "Miss Qiao is very generous."


    Qiao Ying looked at him: "Jealous?"


    Qin Hanyue: "Hmm?"


    Was she saying he was jealous of that kid?


    Qiao Ying: "I said, do you dare to look?"


    She was still annoyed about the time two nights ago when he took the opportunity to kiss her neck while helping wash her.


    Qin Hanyue thought to himself that he was just jealous, how did the topic get to this? Sure enough, troublees from the mouth.


    Thinking of her flushed all over at the time, and the extremely ambiguous kiss he left on her neck, he simply threw away his gentlemanly demeanor: "Maybe you can test me again tonight."


    Since they were talking like this already, he might as well take advantage unrestrainedly for once.


    Qiao Ying: "I''ll blind you if you try, believe it or not."


    Qin Hanyue helplesslyughed: "I believe it."


    Qiao Ying red at him: "Water."


    Qin Hanyue immediately brought the water over, supported the back of her head, and fed it to her: "Careful."


    In the evening,


    The little boy came again.


    He lingered near the bed, sneakily went to see what Qin Hanyue was cooking for dinner, wandering back and forth between the bed and Qin Hanyue, wildly testing for half a day.


    As he kept getting closer and closer to the bed with each attempt, he suddenly took out a simply packaged chocte cake and ced it on Qiao Ying''s bedside.


    He said, "I bought this for you, cough cough......"


    Hearing this, Qin Hanyue turned around to take a look.


    He saw the little brat giving things to Qiao Ying to curry favor.


    Qiao Ying didn''t respond to the little boy, but said to Qin Hanyue''s back: "He has a home but doesn''t go back, the neighbors will get suspicious."


    Qin Hanyue: "I''ll set up a bed for him here in a bit."


    Curious, the little boy asked, "What are you guys talking about?"


    Qin Hanyue didn''t answer him. After eating, avoiding the neighbors¡¯ sight, he had the little boy lead the way to salvage a few nks and bring them back.


    He also padded an old quilt underneath.


    Hearing Qin Hanyue telling him to sleep here at night, the little boy asked, "Do you want the money you gave me back?"


    Qin Hanyue: "No need."


    The little boy was instantly happy again.


    The house was very small. The little boy''s bed was about a meter away from the foot of their bed, although not on the same horizontal line, with the three sleeping in one room, Qin Hanyue felt a little ufortable.


    Even though the thirteen or fourteen year old boy looked only about ten due to long-term malnutrition. But a male is a male.


    At this time, the little boy was still chatting endlessly with Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying was quite willing to respond to him.


    The little boy leaned over his body, lifted his head, looked at the foot of their bed, coughed as he asked Qiao Ying, "How old are you?"


    Qiao Ying replied: "We''re not suitable in age."


    Embarrassed to admit it, the little boy equivocated: ¡°Of course I know, you already have a husband.¡± Correcting himself, ¡°No, you¡¯re not married yet.¡±


    Little Boy: ¡°How old is your boyfriend then? Are your ages suitable?¡± He had already changed from husband to boyfriend.


    Before Qiao Ying could answer, she suddenly felt the arm around her waist tighten slightly ¡ª a certain not very suitably aged but considerate and caring old man used his own body to keep her warm every day.


    Originally not nning to respond to the little boy anymore as she wanted to sleep, Qiao Ying then said to the little boy: ¡°I¡¯m six years older than you.¡±


    Little Boy: ¡°What about you and your boyfriend?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°You can ask him.¡±


    Definitely deliberate.


    Little Boy: ¡°Is he asleep?¡±


    Qiao Ying leisurely replied: ¡°He can¡¯t sleep.¡±


    Little Boy: ¡°Why?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Who knows.¡±


    Qin Hanyue looked at her.

 Chapter 299: Qin Hanyu: "Let’s sleep when the child sleeps"; You can never be richer than me

    <h4>Chapter 299</h4>


    Qiao Ying: "He looks like he''s fallen asleep. He hasn''t even noticed us." Then he said: "Your boyfriend looks very young."


    Qiao Ying''s eyebrows raised mischievously as she replied animatedly: "Thirty-one minus neen - why don''t you work it out?"


    The boy calcted and responded: "Lots of 60-year-old men here marry teenage girls. Compared to them your boyfriend''s not old at all."


    Qiao Ying nced sideways at Qin Hanyue. Even in the darkness, she could sense the man''s displeasure.


    She lowered her voice and couldn''t resist a dig: "So you''re so old that you''ve got topare yourself to 60-year-olds before you look young?"


    Qin Hanyue: "......"


    The boy continued: "You''re so lucky to have such a beautiful wife."


    Qiao Ying held the man''s gaze. "And he feels lucky to have you."


    The boy looked nonplussed. "What does he have to be jealous about?"


    In the darkness, Qiao Ying''s mouth curled into a smirk. "Your age," she said to the man.


    "That''s not anything to be jealous of!" the boy protested. "I wish I could grow up faster, be as tall and handsome as your boyfriend, and marry a woman as beautiful as you."


    As the boy drifted off, fantasizing about his future, his coughing fit returned.


    The previously silent man finally spoke. Voice low, he stated defensively: "It''s thirty and neen - only an eleven year gap."


    Qiao Ying replied blithely: "Not for long."


    Qin Hanyue: "You''ll be twenty soon."


    Amused, Qiao Ying looked him up and down. "So it seems Qin will be losing sleep over this tonight."


    In the cramped cabin, they kept their voices low.


    But Qin Hanyueughed: "I''ll sleep very well."


    Qiao Ying: "???"


    Qin Hanyue felt a sweet satisfaction. "Because you didn''t deny we were a couple the whole time."


    Qiao Ying: "......"


    His smug pleasure irked her. "Just like you didn''t deny being thirty-one," she threw back.


    Qin Hanyue: "You did say you don''t mind."


    Qiao Ying didn''t take his bait.


    The man seemed frustrated at herposure. "What an unpleasant child," he muttered.


    Qiao Ying: "Barking up the wrong tree?"


    But Qin Hanyue swiftly changed tack: "No, it makes me feel like we''re parents, whispering after getting our kid to sleep. It''s kinda nice." If the brat was their son.


    Qiao Ying: "Qin, have you ever heard me curse?"


    Amused, Qin Hanyue replied: "I''ve heard you curse Yi Saisi. What, you wanna curse me? I''m all ears."


    Qiao Ying: "What a freak."


    Masochist much?


    Qin Hanyue leaned in, whispering into her ear: "The kid''s asleep. We should sleep soon too."


    This shameless dog!


    Qiao Ying took a subtle, deep breath. "Luckily I can''t move much right now, otherwise I''d have kicked you onto the floor."


    Qin Hanyue: "Then you can kick me once you''ve recovered."


    Two crafty people getting into verbal spars was just one trap after another.


    Like hisst line - she had to be careful not to fall for his innuendo.


    Qiao Ying: "You wish."


    Did he think he could reserve her bed in advance?


    The next day, when the boy went to buy chocte cake for Qiao Ying, he found a pair of shoes. They were two sizes too big, but he cradled them like a treasure and rushed over to show Qiao Ying excitedly.


    He said they were the best shoes he''d ever found scavenging.


    Previously he hadn''t dared talk much to Qiao Ying, only to Qin Hanyue. But now he chatted more and more to Qiao Ying, asking her questions.


    Yet he no longer had much to say to Qin Hanyue.


    With Qin Hanyue cooking meals, the boy no longer had to scavenge for food every day. When he had nothing to do, he would stand by Qiao Ying''s bedside and talk to her.


    If Qiao Ying ignored him, he would just stand there and watch her.


    A couple dayster, the boy''s cold grew much worse. Qiao Ying stretched out her less injured arm and gave him a few shots.


    Qin Hanyue had got the needles from Xu Zheng.


    The boy hitched up his shirt, exposing his entire stomach to Qiao Ying.


    Qin Hanyue clenched the battereddle in his hand.


    He thought - if he ever had offspring in future, he would absolutely not want a son.


    Qiao Ying reminded him coolly: "It''s going to burn."


    Qin Hanyue: "Oh...right."


    Soon, the boy found he was feeling much better.


    Eyes shining, he asked Qiao Ying admiringly: "You''re so amazing! Are you a doctor?"


    He practically worshipped her. He rushed to pour her water and even wanted to massage her legs, eagerly fussing over her.


    While Qin Hanyue was washing dishes, the boy whispered furtively to Qiao Ying: "Will you definitely marry him in future? If you don''t get along and break up or divorce, would I stand a chance?"


    "When I grow up I''ll earn money, much more than your boyfriend. I''ll take you to live in the city and provide for you. I''ll grow as tall and strong as him too."


    Before Qiao Ying could reply, the boy suddenly sensed something. He turned his head to see the man glowering at him ominously.


    The boy was instantly panic-stricken.


    The normally easy-going, gracious Qin Hanyue told him pettily: "You''ll never be richer than me."


    He said it in fluent Spanish.


    The boy: "......" That was hard to hear.


    Qin Hanyue then looked to the bed, where Qiao Ying was struggling not tough.


    Btedly realizing he was being quite undignified, Qin Hanyue felt somewhat sheepish.


    The three of them were getting along fine in the little cabin, which was gradually filling up with more items.


    Completely unafraid of Qin Hanyue, the boy made no attempt to hide his admiration for Qiao Ying.


    Every day he ran long distances to buy chocte cake and mineral water for Qiao Ying. Every night he would chatter away before bed.


    That evening, Qin Hanyue "kindly" reminded him not to stay up toote.


    The boy realized he was being annoying.


    He sat up, only able to see under their bed. Apologetically he said: "When I was little I used to talk to my mom and dad a lot before sleeping. I slept between them."


    He told Qiao Ying: "It''d be better if you were a bit older."


    Qiao Ying: "What, you wanna call me mom?"


    The boy gave an embarrassedugh. "Goodnight, I''ll sleep now."


    The boy''s ymates came round, trying to get him toe out.


    The boy shooed them off: "I''lle find you guys in a minute."


    Unable to shake them off, the boy ran back and whispered to Qiao Ying: "I''ve got to go scavenge food with them or they''ll get suspicious."


    He added: "I''lle back quick and bring you chocte cake. And him too." He nced at Qin Hanyue.


    Then the boy left.


    Darkness swiftly fell.


    After rummaging in the junk pile with his friends all day, the boy parted ways with them and immediately ran to buy chocte cake for Qiao Ying.


    Clutching the chocte cake hidden in his clothes, shoes swinging in one hand, he sprinted barefoot with his head down. Thrilled at the prospect of giving the cake to Qiao Ying soon, he raced faster and faster.


    In his distraction, he bumped straight into someone, stumbling several steps back andnding on his bottom.


    He apologized to the stranger as he hastily gathered up the dropped cake, brushing off the dirt.


    Only then did he look up to see it was an Asian man dressed all in ck...

 Chapter 301: Joying rushes to the little house; His name is Adrian; Find him and kill him.

    <h4>Chapter 301</h4>


    Qiao Ying took two steps over, quickly squatted down, and reached out to feel the young boy''s carotid artery. There was no pulsation at all.


    No doctor knew better than her whether the boy was dead or alive at this moment. Qiao Ying''s hand left the boy''s carotid artery, but did not withdraw. Instead, she stubbornly grabbed the boy''s hand, which was as thin as skin and bones.


    Feel his pulse.


    In the darkness, Qiao Ying did not say a word, her jawline tightened little by little, and the ferocity in her eyes was terrifying and almost substantial.


    In this copsed house, there was nothing that could be called an item that was worth the little boy bringing two precious chocte cakes here specifically to retrieve.


    With something so valuable, he should have run back to the small house his grandfather left him as soon as possible, which would have been safe.


    In that small house, there was also Qiao Ying, whom he liked the most and wanted to marry. He would have given the chocte cakes to Qiao Ying first thing.


    Even if he had to die, he should have died near his home, not in the exact opposite direction here.


    Even though he had grown up rummaging through garbage in the filthy slums all his life, and had witnessed Qin Hanyue kill his own wicked uncle with his own eyes, when faced with the intimidation of bad people, he must have been terribly afraid.


    He was fearful in his heart, and could even foresee the consequences of tricking the bad people, but he still endured the fear all the way and led them here.


    Killed with one sh.


    The sharp knife slit his throat, and there were still traces of his struggle underneath him, but the chocte cakes in his hand remained unwilling to let go.


    He hadn''t spent the money he had hidden, he hadn''t worn the spoils he had picked up for more than a few days, and hadn''t bought new shoes either.


    He hadn''t eaten the soup Qin Hanyue would cook tomorrow yet, hadn''t delivered today''s chocte cakes to Qiao Ying''s hands yet, and he didn''t know Qiao Ying would take him away from here and give him a good life. He wouldn''t have to pick through garbage to eat anymore. He would have endless new shoes to wear, and after eating well for a few years, he would get his wish and grow very tall and strong.


    Even such a young child was not spared, Qin Hanyue once again witnessed the ruthlessness and brutality of the Shadows.


    Qiao Ying didn''t say anything, slowly retracted her hand, took off Qin Hanyue''s coat she was wearing, and covered the young boy with it. Then she stood up and walked out with a murderous aura.


    The short dagger in her sleeve slipped into her hand.


    "Little Ying." Qin Hanyue followed her worriedly.


    "The Shadow''s people will arrive here soon. He used his own life to buy us a chance to escape." Qin Hanyue said quickly.


    But she simply couldn''t hear him. She suddenly quickened her pace and ran towards that small house. Her figure quickly disappeared from sight.


    At this time, having received the news, the Shadows were rushing over at top speed.


    A few dozen meters away from the small house, Qin Hanyue saw Qiao Ying''s figure. But before he could get to Qiao Ying''s side, he saw the Shadow''s people, who were looking for them.


    The man was holding a short dagger, still stained with the young boy''s blood.


    Not just one assassin, another figure soon appeared from another direction.


    Two, there must be more nearby.


    Qin Hanyue''s expression was solemn as he looked at Qiao Ying, who was hiding behind a wall less than seven or eight meters away from him. He didn''t dare act rashly.


    Qiao Ying''s icy gaze fell on the face of the dagger-wielding man. Under the moonlight, a bean-sized mole could be seen on the man''s chin.


    Qiao Ying engraved this face into her memory.


    Qin Hanyue''s heart was in his throat. He was afraid Qiao Ying would rush out, and at the same time he had already prepared for the worst.


    But Qiao Ying didn''t make a move until those two assassins left.


    Qin Hanyue secretly breathed a sigh of relief.


    She was far more rational and calm than he had imagined.


    More and more assassins poured in from all directions into the slums.


    The two narrowly escaped the Shadow assassins over and over again, brushing past them many times, and left the slums at top speed.


    In a small hotel room.


    Qiao Ying sat on the bed as Qin Hanyue carefully unwrapped the gauze on her shoulder. The wound that had just healed bled a little again due to her intense movement.


    In another two or three hours, it would be daylight.


    At dawn, Qin Hanyue risked going out to buy some medicine and gauze from the pharmacy and brought it back to re-bandage Qiao Ying''s wound.


    She sat on the bed, and had not spoken the whole time.


    After the wound was re-bandaged, she suddenly stood up.


    Qin Hanyue: "Where are you going?"


    Qiao Ying: "...To make a phone call."


    Qiao Ying went downstairs and borrowed a phone from the hotel owner.


    And just this morning, Night Si, having learned of the Shadow''s actions, was rushing to the slums with his men. At this time, he received Qiao Ying''s call.


    Hearing Qiao Ying''s voice, Night Si was overjoyed and wanted to cry.


    He hurriedly asked, "Baby, how are you? Are your wounds a little better?"


    Qiao Ying''s tone was t: "I''m fine."


    She spoke very calmly, but Night Si instantly sensed that something was wrong. Before he could ask in detail,


    he heard Qiao Ying continue:


    "In the garbage dump at the easternmost end of the slums, there is the corpse of a young boy in a copsed house. Help me give him a proper burial."


    She added, "His name is Adrian."


    Without waiting for Night Si to speak,


    Qiao Ying said: "Kill the assassin you see who has a mole on his chin, Asian features, about 1.75 meters tall for me."


    Finally she said, "Be careful."


    Then she hung up.


    Immediately after, she left the hotel with Qin Hanyue.


    Night Si rushed to the copsed house with his men, lifted the coat surrounded by flies, and saw a young boy lying face down peacefully.


    The blood under him had already coagted.


    Night Si gritted his teeth, "F*cking beast!"


    He had always known the Shadows were brutal, but still couldn''t help wanting to curse out loud when he saw it with his own eyes.


    Xu Zheng picked up the shoes at the door and brought them in.


    Cheng Jin Yan took them from him, helped the young boy put them on, took off his own clean coat, wrapped up the body, and picked it up.


    He could guess without thinking too hard that Qiao Ying had hid here for a few days and received help from this young boy.


    That night,


    Qiao Yingy in bed, looking up into the pitch ckness.


    Qin Hanyuey beside her, not daring to disturb her.


    Fromst night until now, she had barely spoken.


    "His name is Adrian." She suddenly spoke, her voice very soft, because she had barely called the boy''s name before. The boy thought she couldn''t remember, so he had told her many times.


    Qin Hanyue turned to look at her and softly responded, "I know, the first time I met him, he told me too."


    "I shouldn''t have involved him." Qin Hanyue said.


    Even if Adrian had grown up rummaging through garbage in those slums all his life, living miserably, at least he could have lived.


    After a period of silence in the room, Qiao Ying, who was lying t, suddenly turned to face him. This startled Qin Hanyue and he immediately turned over, "Be careful of your wound..." He was about to get up to support her.


    But she suddenly hugged his waist, burying herself in his arms.


    Qin Hanyue avoided her injured shoulder, gently put his arms around her, and nuzzled the top of her head.


    Feeling equally guilty, he could fully empathize with Qiao Ying''s state of mind at the moment.


    Knowing she didn''t need empty words offort and psychological counseling, Qin Hanyue said to her, "When you recover, we''ll find him."


    Find him, and kill him.

 Chapter 303: Qiao Ying: JOKER, you are next; Qin Hanyu: You can marry Me

    <h4>Chapter 303</h4>


    Screams rang out,


    a look of terror shed across the Asian man''s face.


    He tried to escape again and again, but the two gave him no chance at all. In the narrow alley, he was blocked by them.


    In a sh, the tendons in Qiao Ying''s other hand were also cut, slicing through his hand one knife at a time. She avoided fatal points with every knife, not taking his life, only bleeding him out. Her knife stabbed at his acupoints, making him wish he was dead.


    The assassin struggled in his dying moments until he was tortured to death by the two.


    Qiao Ying squatted by the corpse and used her knife to pry open the killer''s mouth. She found a tiny listening device the size of a fingernail in the assassin''s blood filled mouth.


    Qiao Ying looked at the listening device, her lips parted lightly as she called the person on the other end: "JOKER."


    She spat out a sentence: "You''re next."


    This scene was rather bizarre.


    Qiao Ying''s words were sessfully conveyed to the leader of the organization "Shadow" - JOKER by the technician at the console.


    ¡¾JOKER, you''re next¡¿


    ¡¾JOKER, you''re next¡¿


    ¡¾JOKER......¡¿


    Qiao Ying''s voice echoed repeatedly in the spacious hall.


    Despite Qiao Ying''s murderous warning, JOKER seemed to enjoy it like a beautiful violin piece, listening contentedly on repeat.


    After a long while, as if he had finally listened enough, he slowly and nostalgically said: "Her voice, sounds just like her."


    Then,


    He looked towards the sharp-featured young man beside him.


    "Since you want to stay, then stay. You don''t need to go back to the Land of the Dead, take over Feng Ying''s position in the Shadow Organization."


    Xiao Yi: "Yes."


    JOKER: "Don''t be too happy, the Shadow Organization isn''t easy to stay in."


    With Adrian''s revenge settled, though it didn''t alleviate the hatred in Qiao Ying''s heart, it could be considered as resolving a matter that weighed on their minds.


    The two''s heavy moods lightened somewhat.


    In the hotel room.


    Qiao Yingy in bed, her head hanging off the edge. Qin Hanyue brought over a basin of warm water to wash her hair.


    She had wanted to wash her hair in the bathroom sink, but Qin Hanyue worried that bending over would pull at her shoulder injury, insisting that she lie on the bed.


    The stitches on his palm were removed by Qiao Ying and had healed well, though scarring was inevitable.


    Qin Hanyue was rolling up his sleeves when Qiao Ying suddenly said, "Let me see your hand." Her gaze fixed on his hand above her.


    Qin Hanyue understood, showing her his hand.


    Qiao Ying looked at the not fully healed knife wound on his palm. She couldn''t help but reach out and grasp half of his palm, looking at his injury.


    Qin Hanyue: "It''s healing well."


    But Qiao Ying said: "What a pity."


    Qin Hanyue: "Hmm?"


    Qiao Ying: "It scarred."


    Such a good looking hand, ruined just like that.


    Qiao Ying turned his hand over, looking at the back. There was a tiny mole on the knuckle of his forefinger.


    It scarred his better looking hand, really irritating.


    Qin Hanyue recalled Qiao Ying had said his hands were nice looking before, but her tone was so dismissive then that he hadn''t believed her words.


    Hearing the regret in her words now, Qin Hanyue finally realized she had been genuine.


    "Compared to the scars on your body, especially your shoulders, my small scar is nothing. You''re still a young girl." Just the thought of the scars on her body made Qin Hanyue''s heart stuffy.


    The atmosphere had finally lightened, Qin Hanyue didn''t want to spoil it, so he remedied,


    "I''m a grown man, a few scars don''t matter. If you like my hands, you can hold this one more in the future."


    He held out his other uninjured hand to her.


    Hisrge palmpletely covered Qiao Ying''s face. Qiao Ying pushed his obstructing palm away a little so she could see him.


    The next second,


    Qiao Ying let go of his hand and closed her eyes, "Wash my hair."


    Qin Hanyue smiled and started washing her hair again.


    He had gotten quite skilled at it with practice.


    Qiao Ying suddenly asked, "What''s the date today?"


    Qin Hanyue thought for a moment, "The 16th."


    She didn''t say anything else.


    After a while,


    she finally said, "It''s your birthday today."


    Qin Hanyue was startled for a moment, then realized it really was. His heart instantly filled with warmth.


    He remembered she had asked him for the date once before in that slum house. He had thought she needed it for something at the time, not expecting she had started keeping track of his birthday sincest month.


    The warmth in his heart spread, filling his whole chest, reaching his limbs. Qin Hanyue was extremely happy.


    He asked, "Will there be a birthday present this year too?"


    Qiao Ying: "Obviously not."


    Qin Hanyue didn''t say anything, continuing to wash her hair.


    "Done." He wrapped her hair in a dry towel, carefully supporting her head as he helped her sit up.


    Qiao Ying sat at the edge of the bed.


    He stood before her, carefully drying her hair for her.


    Qiao Ying was lost in thought,


    when Qin Hanyue suddenly called her, "Little Ying?"


    Qiao Ying came back to her senses and reflexively looked up at him.


    Before she could get a clear look, the man''s cold, handsome face swiftly erged before her eyes. He leaned down, pressing his thin lips against her lips.


    After a brief moment of indulgence, he pulled back a little,


    looking at her, satisfied as he said, "I received my birthday present this year, I really like it, thank you." He was presumptuous yet polite.


    Qiao Ying: "......"


    She had just been thinking of getting him a cake, going through the motions, to return the cake he had given herst year.


    No need, just feed the cake to the dogs.


    DIY, food and clothing taken care of, he was determined to see this through huh.


    Qin Hanyue: "Although there''s no cake, wishes can still be made." He gazed into her tranquil eyes, sincerely saying in his low voice, "My birthday wish this year is still for your safety."


    Qiao Ying''s gaze shifted slightly.


    He slowly said, "Last year, the wish you gave me, I also wished for your safety."


    Qiao Ying''s lips moved slightly as she asked him, "What wish were you originally going to make?"


    Qin Hanyue answered honestly, "Originally I had selfish intentions, but now, hoping for your safety is my greatest selfishness."


    Qiao Ying: "So what was it?"


    Qin Hanyue lowered his eyes slightly, a little embarrassed as he told her, "To wish that you would like me."


    Back in Lin Cheng''s castle, that was what he had thought then. But the wish she gave was too precious, he hadn''t been willing to use it, wanting to strive for it himself.


    Qiao Ying''s expression was tranquil: "What aboutter?"


    After all, it seemed unnecessary afterwards, so the wish couldn''t be used anymore.


    "To wish..." Qin Hanyue hesitated, then said solemnly after a moment, "To wish you would marry me."


    When she called out to him and kissed him in front of the vi she lived in, he hoped for a good oue between them. The thought of marrying her wildly bloomed in his heart instantly, peaking in that moment.


    Now, to wish for her safety.


    He desperately wanted a future with her.


    Butpared to her wellbeing, everything else seemed less important, even something that spanned his whole life like his wish to marry her.


    Qin Hanyue wasn''t superstitious, and had always firmly believed matters were in one''s control, never leaving his hopes to gods and spirits. But Qiao Ying was an exception.


    Praying for her safety was also praying for peace of mind.

 Chapter 304: Qin Hanyu: "Can I sleep with you"; Moon Shadow: Cooperation

    <h4>Chapter 304</h4>


    Qiao Yingy on the bed, listening to the sounds of Qin Hanyue taking a shower in the bathroom. She looked up at the ceiling, seemingly lost in thought.


    Qin Hanyue came out after showering, drying his hair as he returned to the room.


    Seeing Qiao Ying with her eyes closed, he quietly tiptoed to the bedside, pulling up the nket covering her slightly. He gazed at the girl''s sleeping face, then Qin Hanyue quietly sat down on the edge of the bed.


    He stopped drying his hair, content to just look at her.


    He was itching to kiss her, but afraid of waking her, and afraid of upsetting her. Qin Hanyue could only restrain himself.


    He couldn''t help but wonder, he had just expressed himself so clearly, revealing his true feelings. How did she feel about it in her heart?


    Would it burden her mentally?


    Their earlier act in front of Fake Xiao He was impromptu, without any script.


    When she said she had no thoughts of marriage and that feelings were just a diversion to her, were those lines also off the cuff?


    Qin Hanyue quickly reined in his thoughts. Now was not the time to be tangled up in romance. There was no need to add to his troubles.


    She was not adept when it came to affairs of the heart. His feelings probably would not bother her too much. Thinking thus, Qin Hanyue stopped overthinking.


    He returned the towel to the bathroom beforeing back to the bedside.


    He turned off the lights, lifted up the nkets and slipped into bed quietly.


    Before he could close his eyes, Qiao Ying''s voice suddenly rang out, "Mr. Qin seems to be getting more diligent and adept at getting into this bed."


    She wasn''t asleep.


    Qin Hanyue looked at her, only to see her eyes were still closed. So she knew he was secretly watching her just now?


    He didn''t feel awkward, but rather found her pretense of sleeping quite adorable. And he was d he hadn''t done anything to her earlier.


    Qin Hanyue responded smoothly, "I''m happy to sleep on the sofa, but as you saw, I can''t even fit on it."


    If Qiao Ying minded, Qin Hanyue would respect her wishespletely and get up right away.


    When Qiao Ying didn''t respond, Qin Hanyue sessfully stayed in the bed.


    He asked with concern, "Are you cold?"


    Qiao Ying shot back bluntly, "Why don''t you just ask if you can hug me to sleep?" She had seen right through him.


    So he went ahead and asked, "Can I hug you to sleep?"


    Two secondster, Qiao Ying turned on her side, showing him her back.


    Seeing this, Qin Hanyue could only say, "Be careful not to aggravate your injury."


    Qiao Ying''s tone was neither cold nor warm, "Keep quiet and go to sleep."


    And so the two waited quietly in their escape for Qiao Ying''s injury to heal. Though called an escape, it was more like Qiao Ying taking him on a trip while nursing her wound.


    In any case, Qin Hanyue did not suffer any hardship following her.


    If not for the constant danger forcing them to stay vignt, Qin Hanyue might even think they were on a honeymoon.


    Of course, he didn''t dare tease Qiao Ying with such words. He could only entertain himself with the thought during moments when he let his guard down.


    Two days ago they had arrived in the city. Now Qiao Ying had directly brought Qin Hanyue to blend in at arge music concert.


    Qiao Ying seemed to be in quite a mood to listen to the music. She showed none of the harried state expected of someone escaping. Qin Hanyue, however, was not in the mood.


    Qiao Ying said, "Rx, Dark Shadow''s target is me."


    Qin Hanyue moved closer to her and lowered his voice, "Exactly because their target is you that I can''t rx."


    Qiao Ying said, "I have experience." Lots of it.


    In at least 8 out of 10 missions, she had been tasked with assassinating big shots and politicians from all walks of life. Every time she would be chased for ten days to half a month before things settled down somewhat. When confronted with nationwide manhunts, now that was exciting.


    Qiao Ying had always believed that the most dangerous ce was also the safest ce. Many times afterpleting a mission, she would lead people on a wild goose chase, giving them false leads, before circling back to the vicinity of the crime scene.


    Then she would sit there drinking while watching them scour the area below for her.


    This time was a little different. She could hardly head back to Dark Shadow''sir now, could she?


    Qin Hanyue looked at her and asked, "Where did you get this experience from?"


    Qiao Ying tilted up her face mischievously and raised a brow, "What do you think?"


    How could he guess? Before meeting her, he had never heard anything about her. With her capabilities, she should have made a great name for herself long ago and shocked the entire Huaguo.


    But considering her upbringing, her family, and what Qin Yuqiong and Qin Yan had said about her never leaving Yun Cheng before 18...


    The concert ended and the two followed the crowd out.


    It was raining heavily outside, damp and cold. Qin Hanyue took off his overcoat and draped it over her, then adjusted her scarf to cover half her little face.


    After that, he opened an umbre and naturally put an arm around Qiao Ying''s shoulders to shield her as they stepped into the rain.


    It was hard to get a taxi around here, but the hotel wasn''t too far either.


    So the two walked on like this.


    The pitter patter of the rain, people hurrying by, they did not quicken their pace. The distinctive architecture here looked even more magnificent in the rain. Qin Hanyue thought again how nice this would be without the damned Dark Shadow that could appear at any time.


    The two turned into a deserted corner.


    Just then, Qiao Ying suddenly stopped and coldly called out to the empty space, "Get out here."


    Qin Hanyue instantly grew alert.


    After a moment of silence, a young Asian man holding a ck umbre emerged from a side path. His icy gaze brimmed with danger.


    Qin Hanyue''s instinct was to shield Qiao Ying behind him.


    The cold killing intent emanating from the other party convinced Qin Hanyue this was a Dark Shadow assassin, and certainly one of their top experts.


    Yet the man had not struck from the shadows, but revealed himself right in front of them. Clearly he recognized Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying''s questioning confirmed his guess, "Why are you following me?" Her tone was a little cold.


    Moon Shadow remained silent.


    Qiao Ying spoke mockingly, "Chased by Dark Shadow?"


    Back in the castle, Moon Shadow had helped her. But Qiao Ying could fully understand his actions as self-preservation.


    He had no choice. If she died, Dark Shadow''s greatest threat would be gone. And to strengthen themselves, Dark Shadow would persist with those inhumane experiments. It wouldn''t be long before Moon Shadow''s cloney in the incubation tank.


    As for the original Moon Shadow, he would naturally suffer the same fate of "mission failure" as Feng Ying and Blood Shadow.


    Only then did Moon Shadow say, "Dark Shadow has no time for me now."


    They were all focused on hunting Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying asked, "What do you want with me?"


    Moon Shadow was silent for a moment. "To cooperate."


    Qiao Ying understood. She was not ungrateful or forgetful of kindness. But sheprehended the situation perfectly. Having known Moon Shadow for so many years, she understood this man well. Aside from Feng Ying, she held no sentiments for anyone in Dark Shadow.


    Moon Shadow asked, "You want to avenge Blood Shadow?"


    Qin Hanyue''s expression shifted. Wasn''t it Feng Ying?


    Qiao Ying did not respond.


    Moon Shadow continued, "You want to kill JOKER?"


    Qiao Ying answered inly, "Of course."


    Moon Shadow asked, "How confident are you?"


    Although they had fought before, he knew Qiao Ying''s capabilities well. But she was facing not just JOKER alone, but the entirety of Dark Shadow.


    Qiao Ying did not boast. She stated matter-of-factly, "Either he dies or I die."


    Her feud with Dark Shadow would not end until death.


    Moon Shadow fell silent for a moment. "I have one condition."


    Qiao Ying looked at him.


    Moon Shadow said, "I want to know, are you really the assassin secretly cultivated by Blood Shadow? Or are you a clone made from her genes?"

 Chapter 305: Qiao Ying: "I and Blood shadow..." Qin Hanyu: "I carry you"

    <h4>Chapter 305</h4>


    Moon Shadow stared intently into Qiao Ying''s eyes.


    Though they were two distinctly different pairs of eyes, their gazes were identical, even the aura around their bodies was the same.


    It was too bizarre. Aside from her looks and height proving she wasn''t Blood Shadow''s clone, everything else was telling Moon Shadow she was!


    Moon Shadow''s words exploded in Qin Hanyue''s mind.


    He looked at Qiao Ying in disbelief.


    A killer cultivated by Blood Shadow? A gene replicated copy of Blood Shadow?


    Yet Qiao Ying simply said, "I agreed to cooperate with you?"


    Moon Shadow: "Although my abilities don''tpare with yours, I''m definitely outstanding within Dark Shadow. You''d also be hard pressed to find a better guide who understands Dark Shadow more than I do."


    He believed he had great value.


    "Any sensible person wouldn''t reject me, unless you''repletely confident you can manage without me. In that case pretend I never appeared."


    "I''d be very grateful if you could get rid of Dark Shadow."


    Qiao Ying looked at him. The two gazed at each other through the rain curtain. Her voice was drowned out by the sound of rain, "Me and Blood Shadow..."


    Both Moon Shadow and Qin Hanyue stared intently at her.


    Just when tensions were high, they were met with Qiao Ying''s line: "You''ll never know." Even Qin Hanyue didn''t know yet, so what was Moon Shadow? Did she want him to confess everything to her? Whether she chose to cooperate or not was up to her.


    Qiao Ying didn''t take him seriously at all.


    The fact that Moon Shadow sought her out meant he would be at the mercy of her decision.


    A moon Shadow who chose to defect had no other choice but to work with her to deal with JOKER.


    Unless he was willing to live like a sewer rat hiding in the darkness for the rest of his life. That was if he could even hide from them.


    If found, the consequences were unthinkable.


    Moon Shadow only felt that Qiao Ying was arrogantly overconfident. But she did easily kill the Ace of Spades and King of Hearts, so she had the ability to back it up.


    This made Moon Shadow feel even more familiar with her.


    And Qiao Ying''s arrogance didn''t stop there. Moon Shadow heard her say, "I''ll contact you when I have use for you."


    Moon Shadow: "......"


    Qiao Ying: "I remember you having a good rtionship with Flowing Shadow."


    Moon Shadow looked at her in surprise, "Blood Shadow told you?"


    Qiao Ying: "Don''t keep wondering about my rtionship with her."


    After gazing at her for a while, Moon Shadow said, "I''ll go find him."


    Moon Shadow immediately left to look for Flowing Shadow. More allies meant better odds. That was on the premise he could sessfully get Flowing Shadow to defect.


    Soon, Moon Shadow''s figure disappeared into the streets.


    Qiao Ying retracted her gaze. "Let''s go."


    Qin Hanyue looked at her. His mind was filled with thousands of thoughts, yet he didn''t ask anything. Qiao Ying also didn''t give him a chance.


    He put his arm around her and they continued walking towards the hotel.


    After not even walking for a while, Qiao Ying stopped again.


    Qin Hanyue''s nerves, which had just rxed, tensed up again.


    "What''s wrong?" He looked warily all around.


    Yet Qiao Ying simply said, "Don''t want to walk, dirty."


    She looked ahead at the road. The heavy rain had drenched the ground, which was actually quite clean without any rubbish or puddles in sight.


    It was only a seven to eight minute walk from here to the hotel.


    Qin Hanyue said, "I''ll give you a piggyback ride."


    He half-squatted in front of Qiao Ying, while tilting the umbre towards the back, making sure Qiao Ying stayed under it the whole time. Currently half-squatting, most of the umbre coverage was for Qiao Ying behind him.


    Qiao Ying said, "Give me the umbre."


    Qin Hanyue said, "It''s fine, I can manage."


    Qiao Ying got on his back.


    Qin Hanyue carried her up. One hand held the umbre, the other arm wrapped around to support her back as he headed towards the hotel with her piggybacking.


    Qiao Ying''s legs dangled at his sides and she rested her armsfortably over his shoulders, feeling the chill emanating from him the moment she leaned against his back¡ª¡ªhe had given her his coat.


    Qin Hanyue absorbed Qiao Ying''s warmth through their intimate contact. This kind of closeness was veryforting to his heart, especially since she was the one who initiated it.


    When Qin Hanyue offered to piggyback Qiao Ying earlier, she didn''t say anything and naturally just offered to hold the umbre. Qin Hanyue knew that meant she just wanted him to give her a piggyback ride. Fortunately he wasn''t silly enough to suggest taking a cab instead.


    Just then, he heard Qiao Ying''s voice right next to his ear, "That man is Dark Shadow''s assassin, called Moon Shadow."


    Qin Hanyue asked, "He betrayed Dark Shadow?"


    Qiao Ying said, "Mm."


    Qin Hanyue slightly turned his head, "Can he be trusted? Dark Shadow excels in cunning schemes and disguises. What if it''s a trap?" Could Blood Shadow''s death...have hidden circumstances? Otherwise how could there be talk of avenging her?


    Qiao Ying''s tone was light, as if chatting about what to eat for dinner that night. "He''s doomed if he stays in Dark Shadow."


    Qin Hanyue didn''t understand, "Why?"


    Qiao Ying said, "Dark Shadow has mastered cloning technology. The castle in the desert I had Cheng Jinyan blow up, that was where they cultivated the clones."


    Qin Hanyue was shocked, "Clones?"


    As the meaning of that word sank in, he asked, "So Dark Shadow''s leader ns to clone all of the organization''s assassins? Then kill the originals?"


    Qiao Ying said, "Clones are easier to control than the originals right."


    Following that train of thought, Qin Hanyue asked, "Why do they keep saying you have ties with Blood Shadow? Just now, that Moon Shadow said you''re...a replicated copy of Blood Shadow''s genes? Why did he say that?" Did Blood Shadow''s death...have extenuating circumstances? Otherwise how could there be talk of avenging her?


    As if discussing what to eat for dinner, Qiao Ying casually said, "Because I resemble Blood Shadow."


    Qin Hanyue asked, "Where''s the resemnce?"


    Resting on his shoulder, Qiao Ying looked at him.


    She seemed to detect unease and panic inside him.


    Sensing it, Qin Hanyue looked back at her again, nearly touching cheeks. Seeing Qiao Ying remain silent, Qin Hanyue controlled his thoughts. His tone was very good: "It''s fine if you don''t want to talk about it."


    Qiao Ying told him, "I''m a real living person, what are you afraid of."


    All unease inside Qin Hanyue instantly disappeared with her words. "Mm."


    Things suddenly became clear to him.


    It wasn''t important who she was.


    Qiao Ying said, "I''m hungry, hurry up."


    Qin Hanyue lifted her more securely onto his back. "Alright."


    The two returned to their hotel for a meal before leaving again.


    It had poured rain nonstop for several days now with no signs of letting up.


    Having just found a new ce to stay, they moved from one end of town to the other. After spending two nights at the hotel, they came out for some fresh air.


    It had just stopped raining and the ground was still wet.


    After walking for a while, Qiao Ying slowed to a stop.


    Finally standing still, she said to Qin Hanyue, "I want grapes."


    Qin Hanyue replied, "We passed a fruit shop on the street just now, want to go over now?"


    Qiao Ying said, "You go."


    Qin Hanyue asked, "Not going together?"


    Qiao Yingzily said, "Lazy."


    Qin Hanyue offered, "I can piggyback you."


    Qiao Ying insisted, "You go."


    Qin Hanyue looked at her. Herplexion seemed normal. "Go? Alright, wait here. I''ll be right back."


    Qiao Ying said, "Mm."


    Hearing her agreement, only then did Qin Hanyue hurry off. His figure swiftly faded into the distance.


    The moment Qin Hanyue left, so did Qiao Ying.


    Having just arrived, Qiao Ying didn''t know the area well. She headed towards the more secluded spots until reaching an isted corner.


    Qiao Ying said, "Come out now."


    A person emerged, skinny figure, sharp features, devoid of any human emotion in his eyes.


    It wasn''t Xiao Yi, nor was it Feng Ying.


    It was the Feng Ying clone who shouldn''t exist.

 Chapter 306: Clone Wind Shadow: "... Little Shadow "; Joe Shadow: "I am Blood Shadow"

    <h4>Chapter 306</h4>


    Dark clouds pressed down on the city, and the air was still damp from the heavy rain.


    Puddles on the ground reflected the two figures standing opposite each other.


    Feng Ying''s eyes were full of killing intent, and the flying daggers in his hands glinted coldly, ready to strike.


    His whole body was tense, poised for battle, and his eyes could only see Qiao Ying as his target.


    In contrast, Qiao Ying had her hands tucked casually into her coat pockets, gazing at her opponent without a trace of anxiety or sharpness, as if the person before her was not an enemy but an old friend.


    The emotion in her eyes seemed to confirm this.


    It was as if she was looking through Feng Ying towards someone else.


    The clone seemed to glean something from the way she looked at him, and did not attack hastily.


    Qiao Ying said lightly, as if chatting with an old friend, "You know you can''t beat me, yet you came alone to die? Clones mayck emotions, but they aren''t really machines. Why are you so unafraid of death, so ready to throw your life away?"


    Clearly herst words were not addressed to the clone, but to his original self.


    Feng Ying looked at her silently, not responding.


    Qiao Ying said, "The clone can''t speak?"


    Without waiting for Feng Ying to react, she gave a small smile, unconcerned, and continued talking to herself, even more softly, "Then don''t speak. Anyway, that was always your temperament."


    Then she reined in her emotions, taking her hands out of her pockets as a dagger appeared. "Let''s get on with it," she said calmly.


    At that moment, light rain began to fall again from the gloomy sky, and cold wind blew, flipping up coat-tails. The raindrops struck their faces.


    Feng Ying''s eyes shed coldly, and he lunged towards Qiao Ying in one swift movement.


    The rain grew heavier, and the sounds of fighting from the street corner became more intense and furious, with the shing of weapons ringing sharply.


    Someone''s weapon had been knocked away, staining arge area of the water on the ground red, though it was unclear whose blood it was.


    The battle ended more quickly than anticipated.


    Qiao Ying struck more decisively and viciously than ever before.


    She didn''t even bother tending to her still unhealed wounds, attacking relentlessly without a moment''s pause for breath.


    Even when her arm was injured by a flying dagger, she didn''t hesitate for an instant, a true killing machine.


    If not for thepleteck of hatred in her eyes, her terrifying onught would have seemed motivated by deep enmity.


    She seemed afraid that she wouldn''t be able to finish it, and didn''t dare hesitate even slightly. Otherwise, the only one dying would be her.


    Feng Ying''s body mmed heavily against the wall, blood dripping from his mouth. His wrists were shed, arms hanging limply by his sides. He leaned forward, no longer able to support himself.


    But instead of falling to the ground, he fell into Qiao Ying''s arms as she rushed forward to catch him.


    His blood-stained chin rested on Qiao Ying''s slender shoulder.


    He heard the girl''s soft voice, "Say something and I''ll spare you." Her tone was gentle, coaxing.


    Silence all around.


    Feng Ying''s harsh breaths for survival sounded by her ear.


    She pleaded again, "Call me Little Ying."


    The will to survive made him open his mouth. Feng Ying''s blood-stained lips moved slightly, and after a pause he painfully uttered the words she wanted to hear, "...Little Ying."


    The familiar voice nearly broke Qiao Ying''sposure.


    Her longing and feelings for Feng Ying surged uncontrobly in that moment, only to be forcefully suppressed by reason an instantter.


    Qiao Ying stared straight ahead, betraying no emotion.


    The next moment, the dagger in her hand mercilessly pierced Feng Ying''s neck without hesitation.


    Warm blood sttered her face.


    Qin Hanyue bought grapes at top speed, almost running there and back. The round trip that normally took over ten minutes hepleted in just a few minutes. But when he returned, she was no longer there waiting for him.


    Qin Hanyue panicked, looking around for her desperately.


    He knew buying grapes was just an excuse to get rid of him, but faced with Qiao Ying''s nearly coercive demand, he had no way to refuse.


    She must have sensed danger and sent him away, or she didn''t want to implicate him and simply abandoned him outright.


    Qin Hanyue could only pray it was thetter.


    Hoping she was alright.


    The long, winding alleys crisscrossed in all directions. Qin Hanyue''s figure hurried by, when he suddenly caught sight of something and halted.


    Qin Hanyue turned to look, and saw Qiao Ying crouching on the ground. Her face was spattered with blood.


    Before hery a male corpse.


    Qiao Ying reached out to gently caress Feng Ying''s gaunt face, wiping the blood away clean.


    Qin Hanyue quickly went over, drawing nearer, and seeing the dead man''s face, his footsteps slowed as his eyes remained fixed on the face beneath Qiao Ying''s palm, sensing something amiss.


    This face looked seventy to eighty percent like Fake Xiao, yet was not the same. Qin Hanyue had some guesses.


    Qin Hanyue walked up and crouched down beside her. Seeing her expression, he called softly in concern, "Little Ying?"


    Her brows were slightly knitted, barely detectable pain on her face. The gruesome dead clone had clearly evoked memories of Feng Ying''s death.


    Qin Hanyue noticed her injured arm, and hurriedly took out a roll of gauze he carried on him to bandage her wound.


    At this time Qiao Ying spoke, telling him, "Do you know what Feng Ying looked like?"


    The misty fine rain continued to fall, pricking their faces.


    Hearing this, Qin Hanyue looked towards the male corpse on the ground.


    Qiao Ying''s slender white fingertips brushed Feng Ying''s thin eyelids. Her tone was t and emotionless, "This is what he looked like."


    Qin Hanyue asked uncertainly, "He is...?"


    Qiao Ying told him, "Feng Ying''s clone."


    The expression in Qin Hanyue''s eyes gradually turnedplex.


    Qiao Ying continued on her own, "From the time I babbled my first words, before I could even remember anything, Feng Ying was by my side."


    Qin Hanyue hadn''t expected they''d known each other so early.


    Qiao Ying said, "I''ve known him over twenty years."


    Qin Hanyue was instantly confused. His first reaction was that she had misremembered the time, but of course she wouldn''t make such a basic error.


    Qiao Ying said, "We trained together every day, studied together, lived together, were punished together, struggled to survive together."


    "He existed in my life from the very start, like a part of me, never thought of as separate."


    Listening to this, Qin Hanyue was utterly bewildered.


    He looked at Qiao Ying right before his eyes. For the first time, facing a matter, a person, Qin Hanyue waspletely lost.


    He couldn''t even grasp the edges of the answer. Even with a total stranger, he could glean some information from analyzing their words and clothing.


    But this girl he had known and liked for nearly two years now, he was totally clueless about her. Completely unfamiliar.


    Just a few days ago he had said her identity didn''t matter. Whether she was Qiao Ying, an assassin trained by Blood Shadow, or Blood Shadow''s clone, to him she was the same. But now he didn''t even know who she was anymore.


    Her words mingled with the cold rain, sounding strangely sorrowful: "His death was not unrted to me, but I always thought it was an ident. Dark Shadow told me he died for me, that it was suicide." She couldn''t ept it, yet had to face it.


    Qin Hanyue looked at her - who on earth was she?


    She turned her head to meet his confused gaze, and breathing in his nervousness, gave him the answer: "I am Blood Shadow."

 Chapter 307: Qin Han Yue Learns that Qiao Ying is Reborn

    <h4>Chapter 307</h4>


    In a small hotel room,


    Qin Hanyue was treating the injury on her arm for her.


    Outside, the rain was getting heavier and showed no sign of letting up. The sound of rain was deafening, and Qin Hanyue''s mood was also greatly affected, making it difficult for him to calm down.


    Reincarnation of the soul.


    For not only materialists but also any normal person, this term was a major test.


    It would overturn all the conventional ideas and pursuits they had been following and seeking, breaking thews of natural growth of all things in the world,pletely detached from reality, beyond cognition, standing at the other end of science.


    Before Qiao Ying said she was Blood Shadow, in the short two to three minutes when he hadpletely lost his sense of direction about her identity, Qin Hanyue chose not to specte.


    If he had to guess who she really was, then obviously none of his assumptions would stand.


    No matter how he thought about it, he would never have imagined that after a person died, another person''s soul could live in their body.


    Reincarnation of the soul was too unreasonable.


    But only this unreasonable statement could exin all the unreasonableness about her.


    All of Qin Hanyue''s puzzles and confusions about her, all his curiosity about her, were answered at this moment.


    Hacker X was Blood Shadow, not Qiao Ying; the former boss of Heishui was Blood Shadow, and still is now; Dr. Seely was Blood Shadow...


    The beautiful woman in Yisai''s mouth, the decoding expert mentioned by Shangguan Qingmu, they were all her, including everyone who felt she was familiar, they would also be her.


    Cheng Jinyan, Ye Si, Blood Shadow, it had always been the three of them.


    The reason why she was so familiar with Dark Shadow was because she was actually a part of Dark Shadow, and even the most influential and mysterious powerful existence in Dark Shadow.


    Blood Shadow, the one he had been facing turned out to be that genius killer.


    It was really inconceivable and unbelievable.


    Qiao Ying: "Is it so hard to ept?"


    Qiao Ying''s words suddenly rang out, sounding a little abrupt in this atmosphere. She didn''t have much emotion in her tone.


    Qin Hanyue''s thoughts were interrupted.


    He looked up at her and after a long pause, said, "No, I was just thinking..."


    He looked at her, hesitating to speak, with unease in his eyes that was not the emotion and reaction that one should have when facing such a bizarre event like reincarnation of the soul.


    What was he uneasy about?


    After some inner struggle, Qin Hanyue did not ask the doubts in his mind for the time being. He suppressed the uneasy feeling in his heart and sorted out his thoughts.


    He asked, "...There are hidden circumstances around your death, right?"


    Such a question was somewhat bizarre.


    Qiao Ying: "It was no damn failed mission at all. I blew up that ind in Southeast Asia, it had to count as a mutual destruction at the very least."


    Mutual destruction, Qiao Ying said it lightly, but it made Qin Hanyue''s heart trembled when he heard it.


    When he first learned of her death, he hadmented it.


    "Dark Shadow is greedy by nature. They wanted the full 100% of the agreed genes instead of the 80%, and they wanted to take it and kill me afterwards."


    Qin Hanyue: "So during that period of time when you disappeared without a trace, you were in theb cooperating with them to extract genes?"


    Qiao Ying: "Um."


    Qin Hanyue fell silent. His throat felt sour.


    He asked again, his voice hoarse, "...You had been with Dark Shadow all this time? Very small, so small that you couldn''t speak or walk yet, before you could form memories."


    Hearing his question, Qiao Ying looked at him puzzledly, seeming to be thinking, didn''t she make it clear enough just now in the alley? Why was he still asking? But she saw the distress in his eyes.


    Qin Hanyue felt as if there was a fishbone stuck in his throat: "...It hurt a lot, didn''t it?"


    As he treated the wound on her arm, he didn''t know for a moment whether he was asking about this wound, or her days struggling to survive in Dark Shadow, or the torment in theb.


    It was all of it.


    The inhumane training in Dark Shadow, the dark and endless torture in theb, every injury on her body, every bitterness she ate, every hardship she endured, the stronger and calmer she was, the more it reflected the price she paid.


    There was a prickling pain in Qin Hanyue''s heart. He was trying his best to restrain his emotions. His big hand held the back of the girl''s neck, his chin touched her forehead, and gently nuzzled it.


    He was too heartbroken to speak.


    The room fell into silence.


    Qiao Ying''s eyshes fluttered. Qin Hanyue''s heartache had almost taken tangible form andpletely enveloped her. She actually fully received it.


    An indescribable feeling.


    In fact, she had never felt bitter or tired about the training in Dark Shadow. On the contrary, she quite enjoyed the process of strengthening herself.


    She didn''t have much feelings about those days in theb on the Southeast Asian ind either. She didn''t have that many emotions. All the torments she suffered were transformed by her into hatred for Dark Shadow.


    The environment she grew up in and her experiences made her not need to be sentimentally cared about at all.


    Being heartbroken like this out of the blue, as she recalled those dark days, she actually felt a little aggrieved inwardly too.


    Of course, this dull grievance was only towards Qin Hanyue.


    It seemed quite nice to be heartbroken over.


    Qin Hanyue calmed down his emotions, gave a long sigh, let go of her, and asked worriedly, "Did they use your genes?" Didn''t that mean she was cloned too?


    Qiao Ying: "Blown up." Probably.


    She wasn''t sure.


    Qin Hanyue breathed a sigh of relief. He was a little puzzled, "No matter how perfect the clone is, it also has ws and is inferior to the original. Why did they do this?"


    Qiao Ying: "Feng Ying wanted to leave Dark Shadow and was discovered."


    Qin Hanyue: "Then what about you?"


    Qiao Ying: "Naturally, I would leave with him."


    Qin Hanyue was silent for a moment and tentatively asked, "Can you tell me why he chose to end his life that way? "


    Why did he die for her? Why did he choose suicide?


    Qiao Ying lowered her eyes slightly. Facing Qin Hanyue, she did not find it as difficult to say as she thought, so she told him, "Dark Shadow discovered his different intentions and threatened him with me."


    She looked at the small window. Outside, the sound of rain was pattering loudly. Her speech was neither hurried nor slow, "I had always thought I was the first test subject, but in fact, before I was taken to thatb, he had already been there. He stayed there longer than me, and suffered far more torments than me."


    "Yet I didn''t know at all."


    Her tone was t and slow, without much emotional input, yet it made people listen with heartache. But her eyes did not have the same calmness as her voice.


    Qin Hanyue listened quietly.


    "He knew my temperament. He didn''t dare tell me. With genes extracted, the original body would then face execution."


    "He couldn''t escape death either way, so he simply used his own death to let me leave¡ª¡ªI had no feelings for Dark Shadow. Wherever he went, I would go, and with him dead, naturally I wouldn''t continue staying in Dark Shadow, not to mention, his death was also to let me leave."


    "So he proposed to apany me on a mission."


    Qiao Ying''s thoughts were once again pulled back to that time.


    "He asked me to leave Dark Shadow immediately after his death, I didn''t take his words seriously." She paused for a moment before continuing, "Not until I saw his corpse..."


    Qiao Ying sank into her memories: "At that time, he proposed to act separately. He asked me to go first. I went very far out, looked back at him...I found that he had been standing still watching me the whole time...If only I could have noticed something off about him then."

 Chapter 308: Qin Hanyue, the New Year; Qiao Ying kissed him almost out of control.

    <h4>Chapter 308</h4>


    Feng Ying''s feelings for her went much deeper than anyone else around her. He had been in her life for over twenty years.


    Between them, there existed kinship, friendship, and even love. Feng Ying had even died for her.


    Qin Hanyue realized more and more that Feng Ying''s death was something she could never get over in her lifetime.


    Qiao Ying: "I thought his death was an ident, so I made a deal with Dark Shadow, trading eighty percent of my genes for freedom."


    "He had always wanted to live an ordinary life. He even nned out what kind of house he would live in..." I originally intended to fulfill his wishes after leaving Dark Shadow."


    But Feng Ying''s death did not allow her to sessfully leave Dark Shadow. Instead, it led her to voluntarily enter thatboratory.


    Raindrops kept hitting the windows as Qin Hanyue listened to everything in silence.


    Qiao Ying took the initiative to ask him: "Aren''t you going to ask about my rtionship with Feng Ying?" She looked at him.


    Qin Hanyue met her eyes and shook his head slightly. He didn''t intend to ask at first, but couldn''t resist his selfish desires in the end. He said, "He loved you."


    Qiao Ying was silent for a moment: "I know."


    Qin Hanyue asked her, "What about you then?"


    Qiao Ying thought for a while, then told him quite frankly: "If he had proposed that we get married and have children, I don''t think I would have refused. I was going to spend my whole life with him after all."


    Qin Hanyue feltplicated emotions, but soon came to ept it. Their feelings were as such, even if Qiao Ying and Feng Ying had gotten together, it would have been reasonable.


    Moreover, hearing her say this, she had not yet developed romantic feelings for Feng Ying, even though they were just a step away.


    He should also secretly feel d about that in his heart.


    And Qiao Ying''s willingness to confide everything to him, even telling him about her rebirth, was undoubtedly the best response to his feelings.


    What more could he be unsatisfied about?


    Qiao Ying recounted everything - her soul''s rebirth, Feng Ying''s death, her own death, her vengeance against Dark Shadow - in a calm tone throughout.


    But afterwards, she fell into prolonged silence.


    She now sat there alone, having sat for almost four hours. The rain outside still hadn''t stopped.


    The small room was only lit by a tinymp, providing little illumination. Her whole person was sunk in shadows.


    Qin Hanyue, who was silently digesting everything, didn''t dare disturb her. He could only quietly apany her at the side.


    She had been staring nkly into space, when she suddenly turned her gaze onto his face. It took Qin Hanyue a long time before he noticed.


    He gently asked, "What''s the matter?"


    He felt his face, "Is there something on my face?"


    After a long pause, Qiao Ying said, "I''m thinking about how to persuade you to go back to the capital." Her tone revealed no emotion.


    Qin Hanyue''s expression changed slightly, and he immediately said, "I''m not going back."


    He told her very decisively, "Wherever you are, I will be there too."


    Qiao Ying continued, "I was going to leave you directly at first."


    Qin Hanyue was left momentarily speechless by her words, finding it somewhat hard to ept. After a short while, he asked, "Then why didn''t you leave me?"


    Qiao Ying said bluntly, "I was afraid you would be stupid enough to go looking for Dark Shadow everywhere just to find me."


    Qin Hanyue would definitely do that.


    He just asked, "Where is Dark Shadow''s headquarters?"


    Qiao Ying: "What are you asking that for?"


    Qin Hanyue: "If you disappear, I''ll go find you there."


    Qiao Ying: "Is that a threat?"


    Qin Hanyue: "Yes."


    Qiao Ying''s mouth twitched slightly.


    "As long as you return to the capital..." Qiao Ying paused briefly, "As long as you don''t stay with me, nothing will happen to you. Provoking them will really make them kill you."


    Before Qin Hanyue could speak,


    Qiao Ying continued, "I don''t know how many more Feng Ying clones or other people Dark Shadow has waiting for me. Even in death, I must kill the Dark Shadow leader."


    Qin Hanyue also told her clearly: "If I was afraid of death and listened to you and left now, I wouldn''t have gone to the desert to find you in the first ce."


    Qiao Ying looked at him without speaking again.


    The two just looked at each other like that, with only a short distance between them. It was as if they were silently confronting each other, and also as if they had reached apromise or agreement.


    Only they themselves knew which it was.


    But Qin Hanyue was feeling anxious and apprehensive. They were so close yet felt so far. He kept feeling as if she would disappear the next second.


    Clearly, it was Qiao Ying whopromised.


    Qin Hanyue felt they were in a standoff.


    After a long time, Qiao Ying got up from the chair.


    She walked out from the shadows.


    Qin Hanyue''s heart tightened subconsciously, but he saw that she wasn''t walking towards the door. Instead, she went to the window.


    She pushed open a small window. Outside, the heavy rain had stopped, and now there was a fine drizzle. It was clearly visible in the light, looking like mist.


    Qiao Ying stretched out her hand and caught a palmful of cold dampness.


    Qin Hanyue walked over and stood beside her.


    In the distance, the clock tower struck midnight.


    Qiao Ying''s voice came after the bell tolls. She said, "Qin Hanyue, it''s the new year."


    Qin Hanyue then remembered that tonight was New Year''s Eve in China.


    The unease in his heart dissipated a little because of Qiao Ying''s words. He leaned down and gave her a light kiss on the temple, then drew back a little and responded, "It''s the new year."


    Qiao Ying turned to look at him.


    After their gazes met, without any warning, she suddenly put her arms around his neck and kissed him.


    Her kiss came suddenly yet fiercely.


    Qin Hanyue was taken aback, but his body reacted instantly. He put his arms around her tightly and kissed her back forcefully.


    The two shared an intense, passionate kiss.


    Her kiss waspletely without technique or method, as if she was venting some kind of emotion inside her. It left Qin Hanyue unable to withstand it. Afraid of hurting her, Qin Hanyue immediately retreated his offense and could only cater to her passion.


    The room was very small. After staggering back three steps, the bed was right behind them.


    Sensing her movements, Qin Hanyue''s footsteps obediently followed hers backward. Before he could react, after three steps, his heels bumped into the bed, and he was immediately pressed down onto the bed by Qiao Ying.


    The two fell heavily onto the bed.


    Qin Hanyue instinctively protected her on top of him, looking at the wounds on her arm, anxiously saying, "Your injur..."


    He had just uttered one word when Qiao Ying sealed his lips again.


    She was almost out of control, madly kissing him,pletelycking her usualposure.


    Qin Hanyue felt uneasy on one hand, but all his emotions were also brought out by her in this moment.


    He thought of the danger that could happen to her at any time, thought of the airtight rtionship between her and Feng Ying, and Qin Hanyue, who had suppressed his feelings for many days, finally no longer held back. He embraced her tightly, trying his best to respond to her kisses, venting his own emotions and expressing his feelings, wanting to seize control over and over.


    On the small bed, Qiao Ying held Qin Hanyue''s neck as the two shared intense, lingering kisses until their tongues felt numb, still unwilling to let go of each other. The cold, damp room gradually grew hot.


    Their body temperatures also started bing abnormal.


    Qin Hanyuepletely let go, constantly seeking more to fill the unease in his heart, thereby gaining a sense of security.


    One of her hands suddenly slid from his neck down to his cor, then tore open his shirt.

 Chapter 309: Qiao Ying: "Don’t you Want to"; Qin Hanyu: "Want to"

    <h4>Chapter 309</h4>


    On the small bed, the two were locked in a passionate kiss, frantically venting the pent up emotions in their hearts, not just of love.


    Qiao Ying tore open the top button on his shirt.


    Before she could go further, hisrge hand grabbed her small hand, and their lips parted, but their breaths still lingered entwined. At this moment both werepletely enveloped in each other''s scent.


    Clinging to thest shreds of reason, Qin Hanyue''s voice grew hoarse as he tensely asked her, "...What are you doing?" He was breathing heavily.


    Their bodies were pressed tightly together, their hearts had never been so close, they could fully feel each other''s heartbeats almost bursting out of their chests, strong and fiery.


    Qiao Ying raised her eyes to meet his, filled with passion, but her eyes were clear, though her breathing was a little disordered.


    She asked, "Don''t you want to?"


    Qin Hanyue looked at her sober appearance, he couldn''t help frowning slightly, the passion in his eyes also gradually faded away. He looked into her eyes, unabashedlyying bare the desire in his heart: "I do."


    As his words fell, Qiao Ying''s lips covered his once more.


    But Qin Hanyue did not respond again, nor did he let go of her hand, just letting her "make trouble".


    So she slowly stopped, leaving his lips, looking at him again, and saw a hint of hurt in his eyes.


    She heard him say:


    "First tell me, do you want to consummate our rtionship because you love me, or do you want to repay me with your body and then cut ties with me afterwards?"


    His tone was gentle, though uneasy in his heart.


    Qiao Ying instead asked him, "Does it matter?"


    "It matters." Qin Hanyue solemnly answered her.


    "If it''s the former, don''t think about it, I''ll be overjoyed and fully ept premarital intimacy. If it''s thetter..."


    He smiled, somewhat roguishly, "Then I only ept repayment with your body, not cutting ties."


    "If both can''t be had, then I don''t want it. I''d rather stop here and cease all developments in our rtionship."


    "Being ambiguous with you forever, I''d be perfectly content with that."


    He released her hand at his cor, then gently caressed her flushed little face, lightly raising his head to peck her crimson lips, his breathing had calmed down, he waspletelyposed.


    "Qiao Ying, if you feel I only want to obtain you as a person, if you think I will ept and like you only repaying my feelings with your body, then you underestimate me too much, and insult me too much."


    After hearing his words, Qiao Ying fell silent.


    The two looked at each other.


    Finally, it seemed Qiao Ying conceded defeat first.


    Seeing the righteous Qin Hanyue, her face was uncharacteristically awkward, she threw at him: "Really troublesome."


    Then lowering her head, sheid it directly on his chest.


    Qin Hanyue held her, onerge hand covering the back of her head, gently caressing her hairfortingly and affectionately.


    In the small room, only their uneven breathing could be heard.


    After the silence, Qin Hanyue suddenly heard her speak.


    She said, "You''re going to lose out on this deal, Mr. Qin."


    Qiao Ying''s gaze was calm, staring straight ahead, with only the sound of his strong, powerful heartbeat next to her ear.


    Qin Hanyue held the girl: "To me, you were never a deal, there would never be transactions between us."


    He tightened his arms, hugging her even closer, his chin resting on her head: "If we must calcte gains and losses, then I''ve already profited."


    His words were gentle yet strong, warm but firm, prating straight into one''s heart,pletely grasping it.


    Qiao Ying didn''t speak again.


    He rubbed the back of her head with his thumb, suddenlyughing: "When I was little, my mother had someone read my fortune, saying I would have a family full of children in this lifetime."


    Then with certainty he said: "Other than you, no one else will share this family joy with me."


    Qiao Yingughed at him: "Fortune telling? How nonsense."


    Butpared to reincarnation, how much could fortune telling really foretell?


    Lying on Qin Hanyue, she didn''t take his nonsense to heart at all, but after a moment, curiosity got the better of her and she asked: "Was your fortune reading real or fake?"


    Qin Hanyue: "Of course it was real."


    Qiao Ying''s brows quirked up slightly, imagining some amusing scenario: "Real? Then should I give you some privacy? Or you can go to the bathroom?"


    Hearing something amiss, Qin Hanyue opened his eyes, looking down at her round little head: "What are you imagining?"


    Qiao Ying spoke boldly: "Mr. Qin needn''t be shy, almost every man uses this method to relieve physiological needs."


    Qin Hanyue: "..."


    Qin Hanyue retorted tit for tat: "Miss Qiao is quite knowledgeable."


    Qiao Ying: "Mr. Qin has lost his mind, forgetting I''m a doctor."


    Qin Hanyue: "..."


    Qiao Ying: "Are you sure holding me will help you calm down? Don''t force yourself, not only will you lose face, but damage your health too, the loss would be great."


    As a doctor, she was very tactful, not using a single professional term, very considerate of his psychology and situation.


    Qiao Ying''s thoughtful advicepletely poured oil on the fire, her few words instantly reigniting Qin Hanyue''s desire which he had barely suppressed.


    Qin Hanyue clenched his teeth: "...Don''t talk."


    He couldn''t even hear her voice now.


    Qiao Ying: "Really don''t need my help?"


    She was teasing him on purpose.


    Qin Hanyue expected to furiously reject again, but instead through gritted teeth, meaningfully said: "You''re injured, I''ll have to trouble you next time."


    Next time?


    What did he mean?


    She meant giving him shots.


    What he meant didn''t seem to be that~


    After all her injuries didn''t prevent her from giving shots.


    Not knowing how much time passed, Qiao Ying was getting sleepy when she heard him let out a deep breath above her head, and his taut body slowly rxed, seeming much calmer now.


    Qiao Ying: "Calmed down now? That took a really long time."


    He didn''t respond.


    Qiao Ying: "Let me take your pulse?"


    His male dignity waspletely trampled.


    Qin Hanyue could stand it no longer. Holding her, he turned to his side, letting her uninjured arm cushion beneath, cing her on the bed and circling her in his embrace, facing each other.


    He looked at her and said, "No need, I''m fine."


    Qiao Ying tugged her lips, examined his face, and sounded skeptical: "Really?"


    Qin Hanyue looked at the girl''s fair little face, bright eyes gazing fondly, his breathing grew heavy again.


    He simply pressed her head into his embrace.

 Chapter 310: Qin Hanyu: "Help me button up"; Happy cold shower"

    <h4>Chapter 310</h4>


    Qin Hanyue used the quilt topletely cover her, not only because he was afraid she would be cold, but more because he was afraid he wouldn''t be able to control himself.


    Out of sight, out of mind.


    Qin Hanyue said to her: "You sleep first."


    Qiao Ying responded with an "Okay" to him, she was indeed a little sleepy, but still cared about him: "It''s winter, don''t take a cold shower."


    Qin Hanyue: "..."


    Qin Hanyue felt that she had teased him enough tonight.


    He took a few deep breaths secretly, finally let out a breath, and his tight lower abdomen rxed considerably. He opened the quilt covering her head and asked in a low voice: "Is your...body ufortable at all?"


    He brushed aside the messy hair on her face that he had messed up and carefully tidied it for her.


    Qiao Ying smiled ambiguously at him, "I''m fine, really." His ¡°fine¡± was fake.


    Qin Hanyue: "..."


    Teased again.


    Qin Hanyue: "I don''t mean that, I mean... With your soul living in this body, have you felt any difort? Does it match well with this body? Will there be any rejection?"


    Just like organ transnts, organs that don''t belong to you, even if they match at first, there may still be rejectionter.


    Seeing the growing unease in his eyes, Qiao Ying only knew that he was worried about her earlier.


    Qiao Ying: "So far there hasn''t been any, it feelspletely like my own body, this is different from an organ transnt."


    Qin Hanyue, who had never personally experienced such a bizarre event and was hearing about it for the first time, couldn¡¯t stop worrying in his heart. He had all kinds of bad thoughts, afraid that her soul would leave this body.


    But Qiao Ying took it very openly: "Who knows what will happen in the future. This life was picked up to begin with. I cherish my life, but I''m not afraid of life and death either."


    Maybe she wouldn¡¯t have to wait until something bad happened between her and this body, she would be annihted with her dark side first.


    Her words made Qin Hanyue even more afraid.


    But Qiao Ying smiled and asked him, "Do you regret it? If I really kick the bucket one day, you won¡¯t get anything."


    Qin Hanyue gazed into her eyes, leaned down slightly to kiss her forehead, moved closer to her, and gently rubbed his nose against hers and her cheeks. Looking at the smile in her eyes, he tried hard to suppress the unease in his heart.


    He smiled and said, "I regret it, so now I can..."


    Qiao Ying: "Toote."


    Qin Hanyue didn¡¯t say anything, but touched her face and kissed her again, kissing her while saying: "I¡¯ll salvage what I can."


    Qiao Ying didn¡¯t stop him either, letting him take some sweetness.


    He released her again and asked, "So can you please answer me, is it the former or thetter?"


    Was it because she had feelings for him and got carried away in the heat of the moment, even though she hadn''t reached the point of loving him yet, but it was enough; or did she want to repay him with her body, or maybe she wanted to repay him with her body and then break it off with him.


    Qiao Ying did not evade this question, but told the truth: "Both." And even more so the former.


    She added: "I didn''t intend to break it off with you."


    Qin Hanyue smiled, finally reassured, only then realizing that the two were not in a stalemate when they looked into each other''s eyes earlier.


    He regretfully said: ¡°I regret it even more now.¡±


    Although he said that with his mouth, he didn¡¯t really feel regretful in his heart, because there was nothing left to regret, as he had just said.


    But Qiao Ying as usual poured salt on his wounds: "I quite admire Mr. Qin''s traditionalism and integrity."


    Qiao Ying¡¯s words were prone to cause trouble.


    Qin Hanyue immediately flipped over, pressing her under him, forcibly kissing her. His breathing, which had finally calmed down, quickly became chaotic again, and the lingering passion was easily aroused again.


    Qin Hanyue wasn¡¯t trying to salvage any male dignity because of her ridicule at all, he was purely taking advantage of her words to find an opportunity to be intimate with her, so he was not emotional at all, only enjoying.


    The kiss just now was too forceful, and Qiao Ying''s tongue was still a little numb and painful. He was obviously very considerate of her. This kiss was not his one-sided taking, it was more like he was licking her wounds for her.


    Extremely gentle.


    Qin Hanyue pressed her uninjured arm onto the bed, spread his fingers, and forcibly intertwined their ten fingers.


    He told himself not to borrow trouble, she was Qiao Ying now, her soul would live well in this body.


    This kisssted longer than the two kisses in the boxing room and in the car before she went to see Amna after she returned from M Country.


    Qin Hanyue had always been satisfied with his perceptiveness and learning talent in various fields. He could usually summarize experience andprehend it quickly after a short experience.


    He fully utilized his talent on Qiao Ying to let her know.


    After a long while,


    He reluctantly let her go, looking at the blushing cheeks and slightly blurred eyes of the girl beneath him, he had a great sense of aplishment, satisfied with kissing her moist, red and swollen lips once more.


    Qiao Ying quickly regained herposure. Looking at the man who was happy yet trying his best to restrain himself, she couldn¡¯t resist shooting back weakly: "...Quite able to torment yourself."


    In Qin Hanyue¡¯s mind, it was just a cold shower.


    He lowered his eyes to nce at his wide open cor, his desireden, seductive voice was sexy as he said, "Button me up."


    She undid them, so she had to button them back.


    Qiao Ying nced at his cor and didn¡¯t refuse him.


    She raised her hand, grabbed his shirt button, found the other buttonhole, and operated with one hand because she didn¡¯t want to move her injured arm.


    But she didn¡¯t know if it was because one hand was inconvenient to use, or because her heart hadn''t calmed down yet, but her fingers seemed a little weak.


    The first time she didn''t catch the button, the second time she didn''t get it buttoned either.


    Her brain wascking oxygen from being kissed by Qin Hanyue, and Qiao Ying who was a little sleepy earlier was now wide awake. So she was in no hurry, buttoning slowly.


    She wasn¡¯t in a rush, but the man on top of her was.


    Qin Hanyue watched as the girl beneath him opened her little mouth slightly, grabbing the buttons on his cor, buttoning them for him earnestly yet halfheartedly. This scene directly made Qin Hanyue''s brain congested with blood.


    Her breath sprayed all over his face.


    Sweetly.


    Qin Hanyue''s eyes darkened until not a ray of light could be seen.


    Noticing that his breathing was getting heavier and heavier and his body temperature was frighteningly high, Qiao Ying looked up at him.


    Before she could get a good look, she suddenly felt lighter. All she saw was his embarrassed figure rushing into the bathroom.


    Seeing this, Qiao Ying lightly tugged at the corner of her mouth.


    She grabbed the quilt, adjusted her position, and went to sleep.


    Another month passed,


    Therge and small injuries on Qiao Ying''s body were mostly healed.


    During these two or three months of recuperation and escape, they had been in South America without leaving, confronting Dark Shadow in South America until now, shing countless times.


    Qiao Ying healed her injuries while being hunted by Dark Shadow.


    More than half a month ago, Qiao Ying and Qin Hanyue left Peru, went around to Colombia, then continued to Guyana.


    They were in Chile at the moment.


    Fidel brought Qin Hanyue¡¯s robot and found them.

 Chapter 311: Night: Drag him out and kill him; Robot asks in front of Night: Where’s my wife

    <h4>Chapter 311</h4>


    Chile


    After getting in touch with Qiao Ying, Ye Sinded in Chile ahead of Qiao Ying, waiting for her to find them.


    The assassins were never able to locate Qiao Ying, let alone kill her.


    Anyone who was ¡°lucky¡± enough to keep up with Qiao Ying¡¯s trail never returned.


    Now that Qiao Ying¡¯s injuries were healed, the assassins didn¡¯t dare act rashly.


    Other than assassination, they didn¡¯t dare confront Qiao Ying head-on.


    The vi was heavily guarded,


    parable to the sentry posts of a military base.


    Even the air was installed with radar. If a bird flew by, Ye Si and the others inside the vi could receive the signal.


    Fidel brought a robot to find them.


    Ye Si thought it was Qiao Ying who had arrived. He immediately rushed down from the second floor to greet her, but didn¡¯t see Qiao Ying.


    After being thoroughly searched, Fidel raised both hands high, smiling at Ye Si in a friendly and harmless way, revealing a mouthful of white teeth.


    He said, "My boss told me toe here and wait for him."


    His eyes nced at the guns pointed at him.


    Ye Sizily lifted his eyelids: "Your boss?"


    Xu Zheng and Xu Du happened to rush over after catching wind of it: "Fidel."


    Seeing his rtives, Fidel''s eyes lit up: "Hey, brothers." He immediately pointed at the Xu brothers, then pointed at himself, as if grabbing a lifeline. He said to Ye Si, "We came together."


    Ye Si''s face sank. "Qin Hanyue''s underling? You''ve arrived at the right time. Take him down for me."


    The two subordinates took the order: "Yes."


    Not understanding why, Fidel, whose arms were rudely twisted behind his back, yelped in pain: "Gently, gently, gently..."


    While looking at the carefree Xu brothers behind the guns pointed at him, Fidel asked them incredulously, "You guys defected?"


    The Xu brothers: "..."


    The innocent Fidel hurriedly exined to Ye Si, "Is there some kind of misunderstanding? My boss and bossdy are your friends, aren''t they?"


    He looked at Ye Si¡¯s silver-white hair. This hair color is right.


    Cheng Jinyan raised an eyebrow. "Bossdy? Who?"


    Fidel: "Qiao Ying."


    Ye Si: "Take him out and kill him for me."


    The two subordinates obeyed: "Yes."


    Fidel was so frightened that his eyes widened. Anxious, he said, "Big bro, don''t be impulsive. Let''s talk it out. It''s true that my bossdy sent me here."


    Ye Si''s face turned scarily livid before their eyes. He ordered his subordinates in a low voice, "Take him out and kill him for me! Didn''t you hear me?"


    Fidel firmly nted his legs on the ground and started a tug of war with the two men. "Dear sirs, please don''t do this." On the verge of tears.


    The Xu brothers quickly came over to shield Fidel, who was about to be dragged out to eat a bullet.


    Fidel said to the Xu brothers standing on his left and right, "Brothers, save me. Although you guys have already pledged allegiance to a new master, after all we worked together. I''m just passing by. I''ll leave immediately."


    Xu Zheng nced at him speechlessly, then calmly said to Ye Si, "He blurts things out without thinking. I hope Mr. Ye can be magnanimous and spare his life. "


    Xu Zheng thought: Our master and Miss Qiao are not here. With no one to back us up while under someone else¡¯s roof, a wise man doesn¡¯t court trouble.


    Not fully grasping the rtionships here, Fidel sincerely said to Xu Zheng, "I didn''t blurt anything out. Everything I said is true, not a single lie. It really was my bossdy who..."


    Ye Si grabbed his subordinate''s gun and loaded it directly. He pointed the muzzle at Fidel, "I''ll kill you right now."


    The moment Ye Si snatched the gun, Fidel instantly shut his mouth. When the muzzle was aimed at him, he immediately hid behind Xu Zheng.


    Fidel finally realized that "bossdy" was a sensitive term that couldn''t be uttered. One mention of it and this guy wants to kill someone.


    Staring at the gun barrel in front of him, Xu Zheng''s breathing tightened. He wished he could drag Fidel out and give him a good beating.


    After spending this period of time together, Xu Zheng understood Ye Si¡¯s personality quite well¡ªextremely irritable with a violent temper.


    He would burst out cursing over the smallest thing, and pull out his gun to kill someone at the slightest provocation.


    Especially when it came to their master, Ye Si found him extremely annoying. He would seize every opportunity to curse their master, even though their master had saved Miss Qiao.


    Whenever Xu Zheng heard Ye Si curse their master, he could only swallow his anger and bitterness. Helpless to do anything about it.


    Xu Zheng thought, not to mention Fidel, even if their master himself was here, Ye Si would still dare to point a gun at their master¡¯s head.


    This guy is truly wild.


    The atmosphere became tense, swords drawn and bows bent.


    Cheng Jinyan reached out and used some strength to press Ye Si''s gun muzzle down. "If you kill Qin Hanyue''s people, it would make things difficult for little Ying."


    Fidel nodded vigorously.


    At this time, Ye Si''s subordinate said: ¡°Master, there is also a robot outside that looks quite dangerous. We didn''t bring it in because it would be hard to inspect.¡±


    Cheng Jinyan: ¡°A robot? It must be little Ying¡¯s.¡±


    Fidel nodded fervently again at Cheng Jinyan.


    Hearing that it belonged to Qiao Ying, most of Ye Si¡¯s fiery temper vanished instantly. He asked his subordinate to bring the robot inside.


    Seeing Ye Si¡¯s drastic change of attitude, Fidel thought his little life was temporarily spared.


    Just when he was about to breathe a sigh of relief, he suddenly realized something. In an instant, he felt the shadow of death loom over him again.


    Crap! That robot...


    He had called Miss Qiao "bossdy" in front of this guy who wanted to kill him for it. As for that robot, it directly called the bossdy "wife"!


    Although it belonged to the bossdy herself, but that voice belonged to the boss...


    This guy was probably the boss¡¯ love rival. If he heard that, wouldn¡¯t he shred Fidel to pieces?!


    Just as Fidel was thinking this, the robot was brought inside.


    Cheng Jinyan: ¡°Is this it?¡±


    Fidel nodded then shook his head.


    Cheng Jinyan and Ye Si looked at each other.


    Was this silly and useless-looking robot really little Ying¡¯s? Given little Ying¡¯s abilities and talents, even a failed product couldn¡¯t possibly fail so badly!


    Could it be little Ying''s first work? Now that would be quite valuable.


    Ye Si looked over the robot andughed. "Very childish. The baby''s taste keeps getting cuter and cuter."


    As long as it was Qiao Ying¡¯s belonging, Ye Si could apply a thick filter of praise over it.


    Qin Hanyue¡¯s electronic eyes scanned the scene and found the hostage Fidel. It detected the danger but didn¡¯t intend to initiate a rescue at first. Instead it was concerned about something else.


    ¡°By the way, since my bossdy is not here yet, I''ll get going first not to disturb you guys. I''lle back when my bossdy arrives, alright?"


    Sensing impending doom, Fidel was nning to flee with the robot before it could utter another word.


    Without so much as a nce at Fidel, Ye Si waved his hand for his subordinates to release him.


    Seeing that Fidel had delivered the robot, Fidel thanked the heavens and earth. Then he beckoned the robot, trying to curry favor with Ye Si. "We came together, so we''ll leave together."


    Xu Zheng tugged at the fearless Fidel.


    Ye Si directly pointed his gun at Fidel again, toozy to even open his mouth.


    Fidel carefully pointed at the robot, trying to find an excuse. "This, this robot..."


    Before Fidel realized what was happening, the robot, unable to find Qiao Ying, asked Fidel in a deep male voice: "Where is my wife?"


    In an instant, several pairs of eyes turned to stare at the robot synchronously.


    Fidel closed his eyes, just short of pping his thigh. Damn it!

 Chapter 312: Qin Han More to Qiao Ying:" Wife "; Night: It will blow me up

    <h4>Chapter 312</h4>


    When Xu Zheng and his brother heard this familiar yet extremely authoritative voice, they straightened their backs almost reflexively.


    When they looked towards the voice and saw that it was the robot speaking, they were stunned.


    Ye Si''s dangerous eyes stared at the robot intently.


    Cheng Jinyan''s expression was lively and vivid, as if he had discovered something fun. He asked the robot, "Do you have a name?"


    The robot: "Qin Hanyue."


    What was going on here? Xu Zheng and his brother looked at Fidel, who seemed to be facing great distress.


    Fidel, however, looked back at the two brothers with pleading eyes.


    Cheng Jinyan watched Ye Si¡¯s reaction with amusement, the re from his sses nearly shattering from Ye Si¡¯s killing intent. In order to prevent Ye Si from shooting the robot into scrap metal with a round of bullets,


    Cheng Jinyan confirmed with the robot: "Who is your owner?"


    The robot: "Qiao Ying."


    Ye Si''s face was ominous: "Damn!"


    Cheng Jinyan enjoyed watching things go awry: "Your wife is?"


    The robot: "Qiao Ying."


    Cheng Jinyanughed: "One question, one answer - more interesting than Qin Hanyue himself."


    Ye Si was furious: More annoying than Qin Hanyue himself!


    Within a radius of several dozen miles surrounding the vi, Ye Si¡¯s men came to sweep the area over and over, ensuring no lurking Shadow members remained nearby.


    A suddenmotion rang out from outside the vi, but it quickly settled down.


    Cheng Jinyan came down from upstairs and couldn¡¯t help but shake his head when he saw Ye Si still emitting low air pressure while sitting motionless on the sofa.


    Then he asked his men, "What was that sound outside?"


    Qiao Ying''s voice answered him: "It''s me."


    Then Qiao Ying and Qin Hanyue walked in.


    The men didn''t report it in advance. Undoubtedly, they hadn''t noticed Qiao Ying and Qin Hanyue approaching. The two had appeared suddenly, which exined the turmoil by the door.


    Upon seeing Qiao Ying, Ye Si, who had been sitting angrily on the sofa all night, immediately lifted his head to look. The gloom on his face vanished instantly as his face morphed into pure delight. "Baby!"


    Then like a gust of wind, he was by Qiao Ying¡¯s side in an instant.


    He checked Qiao Ying up and down and expressed concern repeatedly: "Baby, how are you? Have your injuries healed?"


    Qiao Ying: "Nearly there."


    Ye Si: "Where else are you hurt? Cheng Jinyan said your shoulder was badly injured and you were shot¡ªis that right? Let me see your left shoulder, quick."


    As Ye Si spoke, he tried to pull open Qiao Ying¡¯s cor to inspect her injury. Qiao Ying swatted his hand away and said curtly, "It''s nothing."


    Ye Si held her in his embrace. "Baby, you scared me to death."


    Having fully anticipated his next move, Qiao Ying raised her arms in advance to block between them. "Not fatal."


    Ye Si hugged Qiao Ying tightly, recalling the close brushes with danger recently. His heart throbbed with residual fear. "I almost thought I''d lose you again."


    Qiao Ying, who had intended to struggle free, paused upon hearing this.


    With their safe reunion, Cheng Jinyan felt relieved.


    He looked at Qin Hanyue, who was enduring in silence, then patted Ye Si¡¯s arm. "Done hugging? My turn."


    The moment Cheng Jinyan finished speaking, Qin Hanyue''s displeased gaze immediately turned to him. But Cheng Jinyan still wore an expression like he was enjoying a good show.


    Ye Si warned Cheng Jinyan, "Get lost. Touch her and try what happens."


    Then Ye Si¡¯s face instantly morphed back into harmless affability towards Qiao Ying. He held Qiao Ying¡¯s thinner face in his hands tenderly, looking at it from every angle.


    "Baby, you lost so much weight. You definitely haven''t been eating or sleeping well recently." Ye Si was distressed beyond measure.


    Qiao Ying lifted her face out of Ye Si¡¯s clutches, unintentionally ncing at Qin Hanyue and unsurprisingly noticing the displeasure on a certain someone¡¯s face.


    Ye Si: "I swear death enmity with those Shadow trash."


    The dark eye circles under Ye Si''s eyelids were very obvious. His hair was also a little messy,cking his usual style.


    Qiao Ying asked, "Yourplexion is so poor, are you injured?"


    Ye Si immediately touched his own face, as if the sky was falling. "Do I look terrible?"


    He was even more infuriated inwardly.


    Ye Si red viciously at Qin Hanyue, whom he had been ignoring. It was all his fault that he looked so unsightly in front of his baby!


    Thetter was clueless and ignored him.


    Cheng Jinyan gloated. "Worse than injured."


    Qiao Ying: "???"


    Ye Si: "Baby, what''s with that robot? Did you create that damned speech system?"


    With this, Ye Si stared coldly at Qin Hanyue again, deeply suspecting he was behind the robot mischief. After all, it had been sent by Qin Hanyue¡¯s men.


    "And why didn''t you give me ess? I tried all night but couldn''t change it. That bot even threatened to blow me up! If it wasn''t your stuff, I¡¯d have sted it to dust already!¡± Ye Si felt so wronged.


    Qiao Ying: "Where did you put it?"


    Ye Si: ¡°Locked away¡ªBaby, you still haven¡¯t told me if you created that speech system or not."


    Not only had Ye Si locked the robot away, but Fidel and the Xu brothers had suffered the same fate, all locked up by Ye Si.


    Qin Hanyue caught the words: robot? Speech system?


    Before Qiao Ying could respond or before Qin Hanyue could figure things out, the sound of aser cutting through a door suddenly rang out.


    Ye Si¡¯s men in the hall immediately raised their gun muzzles vigntly, all looking towards the guest room to the left inside.


    They saw the solid door neatly cut open from inside by aser. The door panel fell straight to the ground.


    The robot burst out through the opening.


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°Qiao Yi?¡±


    How did it get here? He looked at Qiao Ying.


    The robot zipped quickly over, making straight for Qiao Ying. Its two electronic eyes were brimming with tears. Paired with its cute appearance, it looked like a child, but its voice was steady and masculine when it spoke.


    The robot: "Wife, I finally found you."


    Its voice even conveyed excitement and sounded very human-like.


    Qin Hanyue''s sword-like brows raised slightly. ¡°???¡±


    He looked at Qiao Ying, puzzled and astonished. No wonder Ye Si blew his top.


    Then he heard Qin Hanyue part his thin lips as an amused smile spread uncontrobly across them. Facing Qiao Ying, stressing each word clearly and tantalizingly, he echoed: ¡°Wife?¡±


    He was definitely just seizing the chance to deliberately provoke her.


    Qiao Ying blinked expressionlessly. ¡°......¡±


    This one word "wife" made Ye Si want to whip out his gun in seconds. Glowering sinisterly, he threatened in a dangerous tone: ¡°Believe I¡¯ll cut out your tongue or not!¡±


    Qin Hanyue waspletely unaffected by the threat and nced coolly at Ye Si. He was in high spirits.


    Perhaps detecting the simrity between Qin Hanyue¡¯s voice and its own, the robot looked at Qin Hanyue in an anthropomorphic way.


    Then it turned back to Qiao Ying again, taking her hand in its mechanical one. In Qin Hanyue''s voice, it asked, "Wife, how are your injuries? Has your body recovered?"


    Ye Si was furious to the point of gnashing his teeth. Using a perfectly polite tone that barely restrained his temper, he demanded Qiao Ying coercively: "Baby, be good and change the voice to mine."


    Qiao Ying didn¡¯t even blink. "It¡¯s just a system malfunction."


    The robot stated firmly. "Wife, I have no malfunctions."


    Its speed at rebutting her was even faster than it had taken to break down the door.


    Feeling a certain someone''s gaze on her face, Qiao Ying shook the robot¡¯s hand off and was somewhat unreasonable. "I said you malfunctioned so you malfunctioned¡ªchange the voice."


    Qin Hanyue: She seems a bit flustered from embarrassment.


    The robot: "No receable voices found yet, wife."


    Qiao Ying: "......"


    She had forgotten the system only had one voice set.

 Chapter 313: Qin Hanyue: "The boss’s wife"; Qiao Ying: "Disturbing"

    <h4>Chapter 313</h4>


    Qiao Ying''s face was briefly unnatural when she was publicly embarrassed.


    But it soon returned to normal, she directly ignored it and changed the topic: "Where is Fidel?"


    She wanted to divert everyone''s attention away from the robot''s voice.


    Ye Si: "Locked up."


    Qiao Ying: "Release him."


    Ye Si: "Baby, why do you care about whether he lives or dies? Who is that guy? Why did he call you bossdy?"


    Ye Si, who was extremely possessive, uncharacteristically showed jealousy.


    Qin Hanyue''s eyes lit up even more: "Bossdy?"


    Ye Si angrily shouted at him: "Shut up!"


    Qin Hanyue ignored Ye Si and just smiled at Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying''s expression was unchanged: "I think my needle is with him."


    The robot said in Qin Hanyue''s voice: "Wife, the needle is here." It took the needle bag out of its belly.


    And presented it to Qiao Ying as if offering a treasure.


    Qiao Ying looked at it: "......"


    Calling her wife over and over, Ye Si could not bear it anymore. He told his men to bring theputer from the sofa.


    He took theputer: "Baby, I don''t want to hear this voice for another minute. Change it, or make it shut up."


    Before Qiao Ying could react, the robot''s mechanical arm rested on Qiao Ying''s hand again. The robot was unwilling to show weakness:


    "Wife, this man imprisoned me for no reason, and attacked my firewall. It''s not safe here, I''ll protect you and take you away."


    It was actually tattling.


    Ye Si was furious and wanted to smash the robot in minutes.


    But this was Qiao Ying''s thing, he could only watch angrily.


    Qin Hanyue didn''t even need to take action personally. Just a voice made Ye Si furious. Qin Hanyue was calm andposed as he watched, and he didn''t need to bear the consequences of the robot calling Qiao Ying wife over and over.


    Qin Hanyue had never felt his own voice was so pleasing before. If Qiao Ying wasn''t here, he would definitely let the robot call out a few more times to listen.


    Knowing that someone must be secretly gloating, the watched Qiao Ying was unhappy. She threatened, "If you don''t want the system changed, shut up."


    The robot obediently shut up.


    Ye Si insisted Qiao Ying change it right now.


    Cheng Jinyan: "That''s enough. Xiao Ying just got here - hasn''t even had breakfast yet? Have breakfast first, talk about businesster."


    He took two steps forward, put his arm around Ye Si''s shoulder, and led Ye Si to the dining room.


    As they walked, he said to Ye Si, "Even if he was in the wrong, after all he saved Xiao Ying."


    He spoke loudly for everyone to hear: "You don''t have to wee him, but you have to give Xiao Ying face."


    Ye Si elbowed Cheng Jinyan: "Whose side are you on!"


    Cheng Jinyan grimaced in pain: "Damn you! You really look ugly now. Hurry up and go wash and sleep after eating."


    He pushed the person into the dining room.


    With the clearance, Qin Hanyue took a few steps to the waiting Qiao Ying. He reached out to take Qiao Ying''s hand.


    The robot slid over: "Wife."


    The next second, Qiao Ying decisively shook off Qin Hanyue''s hand and walked towards the dining room with her hands in her pockets. Obviously someone was still angry!


    Qin Hanyue smiled as he watched the robot following behind Qiao Ying.


    That night,


    A few people sat on the sofas in the hall to talk.


    Cheng Jinyan: "What''s in that castle? After it was blown up I sent people to check it out, and a bunch of weird stuff was blown out."


    Qiao Ying: "That was a cloning base. Clones have already hatched." Feng Ying was one.


    Ye Si sat up straight immediately after hearing this. He looked at Qiao Ying, about to ask something, nced at Qin Hanyue, then stopped.


    He and Cheng Jinyan looked at each other, with worry in their eyes. They were clearly both thinking of when Qiao Ying''s genes had been extracted.


    Worried that her cloned people might have hatched too.


    Just as Qiao Ying was about to tell the two that there was no need to avoid Qin Hanyue.


    Cheng Jinyan asked at this time: "What''s the n going forward? Now we''re in the open and they''re in the dark. It seems we''re a bit passive."


    Qiao Ying: "No hurry. I still need to recuperate for a while. Dark Shadow has many bolt holes, we have to crush them to find JOKER."


    "Dark Shadow has a weak point in the Bailing Sea. I have the specific coordinates. I''ll check themter. Let''s blow it up first."


    She also said, "I''ll contact ck Water and pick some skilled people. I''ll probably need to borrow some people from you when the timees."


    Qin Hanyue was the first to speak up: "I can lend you people from God''s Army."


    Ye Si impatiently interrupted: "Thanks for the kind offer, but you have no say in this."


    Qin Hanyue looked at him.


    The twopeted in secret.


    Qiao Ying stood up and threw down: "Annoying."


    Then walked towards the stairs.


    Ye Si withdrew his gaze and followed Qiao Ying.


    "Baby, I prepared the best scar removal cream for you. I''ll apply it after your shower." Ye Si caught up to Qiao Ying.


    Halfway up the stairs Qiao Ying turned around and said to the people downstairs: "Everyone be careful. Cornered dogs will jump the wall. Can''t rule out Dark Shadow making a move against you."


    Cheng Jinyan looked back and responded: "Got it."


    It took a good while before Qin Hanyue''s gaze withdrew from upstairs. He found Cheng Jinyan looking at himself, drinking tea while watching with great interest.


    Qin Hanyue: "I hope Lawyer Cheng releases my people."


    Cheng Jinyan: "No problem, I''ll release them soon."


    Qin Hanyue: "Thank you."


    Cheng Jinyan: "No need to thank me. You saved Xiao Ying, I should be the one thanking you."


    Qin Hanyue: "Lawyer Cheng, you really don''t need to thank me. This is what I should do."


    Cheng Jinyan: "I''m not finished. Thanks aside, I still have to ask, Xiao Ying was severely injured and had many inconveniences while unconscious. Qin didn''t take any improper liberties, did he?"


    Qin Hanyue: "As Lawyer Cheng said, Xiao Ying was incapacitated herself. Forced by circumstances, there were some things that only I could do on her behalf."


    What glib words, fit for the courtroom.


    Cheng Jinyan''s expression was smiling, but his eyes were gradually bing dangerous: "So in other words..."


    Qin Hanyue: "On the day I marry Xiao Ying, I will certainly invite Lawyer Cheng as the guest of honor."


    Cheng Jinyan nearly spit out his tea.


    This was progress he didn''t expect.


    So fast? As expected of her, she likes to make quick decisions about everything.


    Cheng Jinyan, slightly choked, lightly coughed and sized up Qin Hanyue. The conditions really couldn''t be picked on.


    It was just...he still had some trouble epting it.


    After all he had received some advance notice earlier, so he was mentally prepared. But Ye Si had absolutely no clue! Until now he still thought Qin Hanyue was just stubbornly clinging to wishful thinking. No buffer at all.


    When Ye Si finds out, there will be an uproar.


    Cheng Jinyan: "If Xiao Ying is inclined towards Qin, then that''s fine. But if not, Qin still needs to watch his words, so as not to ruin the youngdy''s reputation."


    Qin Hanyue stood up and tidied his clothes: "Lawyer Cheng, just wait for the wedding invitation."


    Cheng Jinyan: Quite arrogant.

 Chapter 314: Qiao Ying: The cheaper I take Qin Han; Rub a medicine are restless

    <h4>Chapter 314</h4>


    Ye Si knocked on Qiao Ying''s door holding scar removal ointment.


    Ye Si smiled brightly: "Baby, I brought you some ointment, do you want me to help apply it? I would be more than happy to help."


    Qiao Ying took the ointment, and said inly: "Get lost."


    Ye Si said dejectedly: "Oh alright~ How are your injuries doing anyway? You''ve lost so much weight."


    Qiao Ying: "Knife wounds, one serious injury."


    "And you still won''t let me see them." Ye Si fussed a bit, then spoke gently, coaxing like a child: "I had some soup made for you, I''ll have it sent up in a bit, make sure to drink it all."


    Then he toned down his smile a bit: "That gic material of yours...it was definitely destroyed right? Don''t end up cloning yourselfter on."


    Qiao Ying: "Don''t worry, at most eighty percent of the genes."


    Ye Si: "I''m afraid I won''t be able to bring myself to hurt a clone of my darling." He said hurriedly: "Anyway, go take a shower and get some rest."


    Just as Ye Si was about to leave, he remembered something else. He turned back and reached out to stop the door that was about to close.


    "Baby, you''ve been with that Qin fellow day and night recently, and you''re injured too. He hasn''t taken advantage of you has he? If he dares take advantage of you, I''ll go kill him right now." Ye Si had a smile on his face, but radiated killing intent.


    Qiao Ying: "I''m usually the one taking advantage of others."


    Ye Si looked utterly disgusted: "You can''t take advantage of him either."


    Then he grinned obnoxiously: "You can take advantage of me as much as you want, but you are absolutely not allowed to have any kind of rtionship with him."


    Qiao Ying: "None of your damn business."


    Ye Si looked heartbroken instantly: "Baby..."


    Qiao Ying: "Get lost, I''m taking a shower."


    Ye Si: "I''ll have a maide help you and apply medicine."


    Qiao Ying: "I can do it myself."


    Ye Sipletely indulged her: "Then call me if you need anything. And change that wretched voice modtor, or I''ll make a fuss again tomorrow."


    Downstairs in the guest room.


    Fidell, who was usually ill-behaved, acted extremely proper the moment he saw Qin Hanyue. Even more so than the Xu brothers.


    After discussing business,


    Fidell asked: "Boss? Where is the madam boss?"


    Qin Hanyue nced at him: "Do you have business with her?"


    Fidell: "Madam boss took back the probe I gave her, the surveince robot is scrapped."


    Qin Hanyue: "I''ll pass that along to her."


    Fidell: "Yes sir."


    Qin Hanyue looked at Fidell: "Madam boss? Who told you to call her that?" he asked.


    Fidell cautiously inquired: "Did I say it wrong?"


    Qin Hanyue: "No issues."


    Fidell breathed a sigh of relief: "I thought I got it wrong. Madam boss said she was dating you boss, so wouldn''t that make her my madam boss?"


    So dating as in romantic dating?


    Qin Hanyue: "What exactly did she say?"


    Fidell thought about it: "I''ve forgotten a bit."


    Then he pretended to struggle to remember: "Madam boss said not only does she have a boyfriend, but she found you boss."


    He said decisively: "Yes, that was it."


    Qin Hanyue didn''t let this joy cloud his judgement.


    He asked: "She just casually told you this?"


    The Xu brothers looked at the shifty Fidell.


    Fidell nervously swallowed: "Did I misunderstand something between madam boss and I? It was over a car, but I waspletely innocent..."


    Qin Hanyue interrupted him: "So she wasn''t innocent?"


    Fidell hurriedly exined: "Madam boss was alsopletely innocent. But it started because of a car, and then I was beaten up by madam boss for being verbally rude. I didn''t know she was the madam boss at the time, and congratted her as soon as I found out." Fidell made an effort to remedy the situation, eyes sincere.


    And he looked to the Xu brothers for help.


    But the two brothers didn''t feel like dealing with him.


    Qin Hanyue: "You were verbally rude, what did you say?"


    Fidell had a life and death revtion: "It''s not hard to guess, I said with madam boss being so fierce, there''s no way she would have a boyfriend."


    The imagined terrifying scene didn''t arrive.


    He just saw his bossugh a little, a very understandingugh.


    Just as Qin Hanyue was about to speak, his phone vibrated in his pocket.


    A message from Qiao Ying: ¡¾Second room on the left upstairs,e help me apply some medicine¡¿


    Qin Hanyue put his phone away,


    And said to Fidell: "Get ready, we''re going to M Continent tomorrow, bring all thepetent men you can, including but not limited to God''s Arms. The more the better."


    Fidell: "What kind of criteria?"


    Qin Hanyue: "Ones that can beat you down."


    With that, he ignored Fidell''s desperate expression and walked out of the room toward the stairs.


    At the stairs, two of Ye Si''s men were on stakeout.


    Seeing Qin Hanyue, the two hesitated on whether to block him or not.


    Qin Hanyue took the initiative: "I''m looking for your boss."


    Without breaking stride, he went up the stairs as he spoke.


    Second floor, second room on the left side.


    Qin Hanyue twisted the door handle and strode right into the room.


    Inside the bedroom,


    Qiao Ying, who had just showered and blow dried her hair, was sitting on the sofa working on herputer.


    There were two small jars of ointment on the table.


    Qin Hanyue walked over, a gentle gaze falling on the girl as a smile spread across his face.


    Qiao Ying lightly gestured with her chin to the half bowl of leftover soup on the table, and said: "Drink that first."


    Without asking, Qin Hanyue picked it up and drank it.


    Realizing it was nutritional soup, he smiled after drinking it all and said: "Ye Si prepared this for you right."


    He set the bowl down, picked up the ointment from the table, and looking at her long hair, said: "Should your hair be tied up first?"


    "There''s a hair clip on the bathroom sink."


    "I''ll grab it."


    Qin Hanyue went into the bathroom for the hair clip.


    When he came out,


    he froze in his tracks at the sight of the girl on the sofa.


    The sofa was positioned sideways to the bathroom. He saw the girl with her back to him, arms raised high, pulling her nightgown up from the bottom to take it off swiftly.


    This nightgown didn''t have a pullover style, it had buttons. Qiao Ying probably found it a hassle to unbutton so just took it off like this.


    Arge expanse of snowy white skin entered Qin Hanyue''s eyes.


    Her back and waist were originally slim and thin, and this motion stretched out the curves even more, posture graceful, waist swaying S-shaped as she took off the gown, shoulder des delicate and pretty.


    Her exquisite figure was in full view.


    The tumbling long hair obscured any immodesty, the stark contrast between the jet ck hair and snow white skin.


    Qin Hanyue''s breathing stalled slightly, the hand holding the hair clip unconsciously clenched, eyes heating up faintly, Adam''s apple silently sliding.


    Qiao Ying threw the gown away and grabbed a cushion to hold in front of herself.


    Wearing only ck underwear on bottom.


    Qiao Ying reminded him: "Hurry up."


    Qin Hanyue bit his teeth, seeming to steady himself.


    "Coming." He went to the sofa holding the hair clip.


    Qiao Ying had her back to him hugging the cushion.


    Qin Hanyue gathered her long hair in his hand, using his fingers like ab to simply tidy it, then not too clumsily pulled it up and fixed it at the back of her head with the clip, revealing her slender snowy neck.


    Aside from the shoulder piercing wound, there were two other knife scars on her back, the scabs had fallen off, leaving behind the ugly faint pink scars.


    Qin Hanyue''s warm fingertips gently brushed over the protruding scar on her shoulder, feeling a stab of distress.


    Without thinking, her own body definitely had more.


    Qiao Ying hugged the cushion while ying on her phone when she suddenly sensed him getting closer. The next second, something warm and soft pressed against the scar on her shoulder, hot breath blowing on her skin.


    His lips were warmer than her skin.


    Qiao Ying''s body stiffened slightly: "Can''t keep your hands to yourself even when applying medicine."

 Chapter 315: Qin Hanyu: "Wife"; Qiao Ying: "All said system failure"

    <h4>Chapter 315</h4>


    On the sofa,


    Qin Hanyue gently applied the ointment to the scar, massaging it in circles with his fingertips, slowly working the ointment into her skin.


    The cool ointment,


    his warm fingertips rubbing against her smooth skin, heating up just slightly, perfectly melting the ointment between their skin.


    The faint medicinal aroma blending beautifully with the nice scent of her body wash, wafting right up to his nose.


    Qin Hanyue carefully applied the ointment, making sure to cover every inch of the scar. His gaze kept lifting to look at her.


    She held a pillow the whole time, eyes glued to her phone.


    The scar on her shoulder was quickly covered, next was another sh wound a bit lower, about 10 cm long.


    Qin Hanyue looked at the knife scar, hesitating for a moment.


    As he applied the ointment to her shoulder, he had been eyeing this scar, wondering how to apply it. Not that the scar was worse than the one on her shoulder, but it was mostly covered by her bra strap.


    The 3-finger wide strap blocked most of the scar.


    Qin Hanyue nced at her again, then silently skipped over it for now, moving on to apply ointment to a scar on her lower right back near her waist.


    Soon, his gaze returned to the obscured knife scar.


    Qin Hanyue hesitated, then lightly pressed his ointment-covered fingers over the fabric onto the scar below: "This one is blocked."


    Qiao Ying replied in a neither cold nor warm tone: "Just unsp it."


    Qin Hanyue put down the ointment, brought both hands to the hooks, but didn''t know how to proceed.


    Qiao Ying: "Don''t know how?"


    Qin Hanyue examined the sps carefully: "I know how."


    He slipped two long index fingers under the strap following her skin, while pressing the outer fabric with his thumbs. With a pinch, the hooks popped open.


    She was much calmer than him about this.


    But Qin Hanyue noticed that the moment her bra came loose, she pulled the pillow she was hugging a little tighter.


    Qin Hanyue hurried to apply the ointment.


    Soon he looked up: "Done. We should leave it unsped until the ointment absorbs, sping it now might wipe some off."


    Qiao Ying didn''t reply.


    Qin Hanyue hesitated, then decisively grabbed the ointment and moved to sit facing her.


    Qiao Ying raised her eyes from her phone to look at him.


    Meeting her gaze, Qin Hanyue''s voice caught for a second before he said: "I finished the back."


    Qiao Ying spoke calmly: "Oh, so now what?"


    Qin Hanyue: "I''ll apply it to your front."


    Qiao Ying: "I think I can manage the front myself."


    Qin Hanyue willfully misconstrued her questioning tone: "Which means there are still hard to reach spots, so I''ll just do it all for you."


    His gaze was clear and righteous, without any ulterior motives.


    Qiao Ying''s fine brows raised slightly as she watched him, her eyes tinged with coolness.


    That look seemed to say: you asked for this.


    Just as Qin Hanyue couldn''t withstand her stare and was about to give up, Qiao Ying looked away, silently pulling down the pillow covering her chest to reveal the scar over her left breast.


    The wound on her back had gone straight through the front near her heart, it was extremely serious at the time.


    Qin Hanyue steadied his mind, keeping his eyes in check as his ointment-covered fingers moved closer to her fair chest.


    He applied downwards from the top.


    She had lost a lot of weight recently, her shoulder des protruded sharply against his hand,pletely unlike the softness of her chest. The skin here was even more delicate.


    The lower he went, the more pronounced the curve, and the softer it felt under his hand.


    So his touch grew lighter.


    Qin Hanyue was secretly adjusting his breathing when suddenly, not controlling his force properly, his finger sank slightly into the soft flesh of her breast.


    This instantly shot his blood pressure through the roof, like pressing into a marshmallow. He quickly pulled back his hand somewhat flustered: "Sorry..."


    The apology slipped out.


    On its own it was nothing, but his apology gave the action more meaning, Qin Hanyue had clearly lostposure.


    He couldn''t help swallowing, pressing his lips lightly.


    Qiao Ying looked up, a glint of coolness in her watching eyes.


    That look seemed to say: you brought this upon yourself.


    But Qin Hanyue soon collected himself when he saw how calm she remained on the surface. Though he noticed her ear tips were tinged red.


    Qin Hanyue understood.


    That time washing her, she had also appeared indifferent, yet his kiss had given her away.


    Qin Hanyue continued applying the medicine.


    Starting up conversation: "Fidel said a Sky Eye robot broke down, told me to let you know."


    Qiao Ying: "Oh."


    Qin Hanyue followed along: "Where''s Qiao Yi?"


    Trying to dispel the vaguely awkward, intimate atmosphere, while also curious about the AI system.


    Qiao Ying clearly didn''t want to discuss it.


    Eyes on her phone, she replied in an unfriendly tone: "Can''t you see that huge thing in the corner?"


    Qin Hanyue looked over and saw Qiao Yi obediently standing in the corner.


    Apparently powered off.


    Qin Hanyue: "Did you change its system and name too? What''s the new name?"


    Qiao Ying lied without blinking: "Didn''t change it."


    Qin Hanyue''s whole demeanor rxed, tone turning casual: "You can freely use my voice samples, no need to ask permission."


    Qin Hanyue guessed it was when she went to see Amna, a few days prior she had suddenly asked him to send her a voice clip. No doubt that was when she had used his voice.


    Qiao Ying nced at his pleased expression: "Big shot, huh."


    Qin Hanyue smiled: "You didn''t take advantage of me? Or my voice, I mean."


    Qiao Ying: "I''m not that bored."


    Qin Hanyue nodded slightly, his voice slowing deliberately, tinged with obvious intent, he suddenly called out: "Dear?"


    Qiao Ying''s screen-swiping halted for a second before she looked over.


    Qin Hanyue: "I was a bit surprised you had it call you that. Did the system really malfunction?" His smiling eyes clearly suggestive.


    Qiao Ying: "I already said it malfunctioned."


    Qin Hanyue nodded: "Got it."


    But the corner of his mouth betrayed he didn''t really buy it.


    Damn him! Qiao Ying''s brows and eyes leaked irritation.


    Qin Hanyue retracted his hand: "Done."


    "Let me check your back."


    He got up and walked around behind her, seeing the ointment hadn''t fully absorbed yet.


    "Give it a bit more time."


    He picked up a nket, shook it open, and draped it over her shoulders.


    "Don''t catch cold."


    Qin Hanyue capped the ointment, wiped his hands with a tissue, then sat back down facing her. Seeing Qiao Ying still engrossed in her phone, he asked: "Busy with something?"


    Qiao Ying didn''t respond. After a while: "Get me some water."


    "Ok."


    Qin Hanyue went and poured some water, downing a ss himself first since his mouth was parched. Then he brought her a ss.


    Qiao Ying took the water and handed him her phone.


    Qin Hanyue looked at it puzzledly, then back at her: "This is you."


    On the screen was unmistakably Xue Ying.


    He had seen Qiao Ying''s real appearance on Dr. Seely''s medical license. Stunningly beautiful, almost unreal.


    Exquisite, gorgeous, with an innate aura of aloofness and bewitching charm in her features - simply a great beauty.


    No wonder Yi Saisi was obsessed with her, and Shangguan Qingmu had also called her the most beautiful girl he''d seen.


    Unfortunately when Xue Ying was making waves as Nameless in M State, Qin Hanyue had been tied up in domestic affairs at the time.


    He hadn''t attended that year''s Underground Deathmatch, so they never crossed paths, he never got to see her shine in the arena.


    If he had gone to M State back then and met her, would everything have been different?


    Qin Hanyue felt a pang of regret.


    Thenter, Nameless had blown up his God''s Arms.


    By the time he arrived, she had already left M State.


    The girl on screen sat on the floor, leaning over a desk busily drawing something, utterly engrossed in concentration - for a moment reminding Qin Hanyue of her younger self immersed in analyzing the lethal toxins in his father''s body, a total science maniac.


    Her ponytail tied up high, with a few strands falling just right.


    Qin Hanyue carefully examined the girl''s delicate features on the screen.


    Qiao Ying took a sip of water: "Pretty?"


    Qin Hanyue: "Very pretty."


    Qin Hanyue tore his gaze from the phone to look at her: "I never asked, why did you blow up God''s Arms?"


    Qiao Ying shamelessly spat out: "Didn''t like it, so blew it up for fun."

 Chapter 316: Qiao Ying:" You are a prude, panic what "; Cheng Jin Yan night blood shadow three past

    <h4>Chapter 316</h4>


    Qin Hanyue: "Don''t like what you see?"


    He wondered what he had done to rub her the wrong way.


    When Ying had first arrived at M Continent, there was no conflict between them.


    When they first met and she was going by Qiao Ying, although their interactions were polite with an undercurrent of wariness as they took each other''s measure, looking back Qin Hanyue couldn''t help but scoff to himself.


    But overall, they had gotten along quite well.


    Qiao Ying: "Too uptight."


    Qin Hanyue ventured: "You...don''t like uptight people?"


    Qiao Ying nced at him: "Don''t pretend to be uptight just to test me."


    That was nofort at all.


    Qin Hanyue gave a wryugh, indulgent amusement in his tone: "The building has been repaired to be even more solid than before. Next time you want to blow it up, you''ll have to use more explosives."


    Qiao Ying: "I''ve never used a small amount when blowing stuff up."


    Qin Hanyue nodded slightly, his smile deepening: "But~"


    He drew out the word softly, smiling like a fox: "If God''s Army gets armed in the future, it might be our shared asset. As long as you don''t mind, I don''t care what you do."


    Qiao Ying responded coolly with three words: "Don''t want it."


    Qin Hanyue didn''t dare provoke her further. Holding up his phone, he asked: "Is this the only photo? Are there any others?"


    It was obvious Qiao Ying didn''t like having her photo taken.


    She deigned to respond: "Keep swiping."


    Having obtained her permission, Qin Hanyue swiped to the next photo. It showed Ying sitting on a sofa working on aptop. Behind her was a huge floor-to-ceiling window overlooking a raging blue sea.


    He examined it closely before continuing to the next. His expression changed subtly and the smile faded somewhat from his eyes.


    The photo showed Ying standing at a liquor cab drinking wine dressed in a silk loungewear robe, her long hair loosely tied up. The emerald green satinplemented her cool porcin skin tone. She also wore a matching long outer robe tied loosely at the waist, sexy and beguiling.


    Though her expression was a bit cold.


    "Were all these photos taken by Ye Si?"


    "Mm."


    Holding the phone, Qin Hanyue felt a stab of jealousy he couldn''t quite suppress. Still, he turned the screen towards her and asked: "This one too?"


    Qiao Ying nced at it.


    Qin Hanyue took the chance to say: "Ye Si is very hostile towards me. If he knew I didn''t have unrequited feelings for you, he''d probably kill me."


    Qiao Ying responded matter-of-factly: "I didn''t finish what I was sayingst time in Akenlin."


    Qin Hanyue instinctively cast his mind back: "Hm?"


    Qiao Ying: "Ye Si doesn''t have those kinds of feelings for me."


    Qin Hanyue blurted out: "How is that possible?"


    Qiao Ying stated inly: "It''s the truth."


    Qin Hanyue found it unbelievable: "But he clearly..."


    Could it be that Feng Ying''s existence had prevented Ye Si from developing feelings? That would make some sense.


    But that should only have applied while Feng Ying was alive. Now that Ye Si...he obviously loved Ying desperately.


    Qiao Ying: "If he had romantic feelings for me, there''s no way our rtionship would be this close and that I''d allow him to be so uninhibited."


    "When we first met, he was interested in me. After all, that guy''s a yboy and expert smooth talker who tried to pursue me."


    "Later on he probably realized friendshipsts longer than romance, which is why he gave up."


    Qin Hanyue: "So he sees you as a friend, sister or even family member?"


    Qiao Ying: "All of those. That guy is very possessive."


    "It''s not that he simply dislikes you, but also because of me."


    Knowing he wasn''t a romantic rival was certainly wee news.


    Qin Hanyue felt much more rxed: "Then I''ll try my best to endure him in the future."


    Qiao Ying: "Why put up with him? No need to take crap from him, if you don''t like how he acts then fight him."


    "I don''t want you caught in the middle."


    "As long as no one dies, it''s no big deal."


    Qin Hanyue: "..."


    Suddenly remembering something else, he asked: "Oh right, I remember Ye Si also goes by the moniker ''Wuming'' in the underworld. You two share the same nickname?"


    Qiao Ying: "Toozy toe up with one so I just used his."


    Qin Hanyue: "How did you get to know him?"


    Qiao Ying: "I had a minor run-in with one of Ye Si''s 791 members. When that guy heard I was a woman who looked decent, he put out an all-points bulletin for me across Country M."


    Qin Hanyue''s expression changed as he voiced his skepticism: "Just decent-looking? Miss Qiao is too modest. And are you sure it was just a minor skirmish?"


    Qiao Ying: "Don''t interrupt."


    Qin Hanyue nodded slightly: "Please continue."


    Qiao Ying: "Ye Si likes to gamble on cars and has a pretty capable racing crew. I won all five billion USD from him in one race. Just a single match."


    Resting her head against the sofa hugging a pillow, Qiao Ying was the picture ofzy nonchnce.


    Qin Hanyue listened to her intently, his full attention on her.


    "I had gone to Country M to try and get a medical license. It just so happened Ye Si''s father suddenly developed a serious illness on top of his chronic conditions, so I performed the surgery. After the sessful operation, I obtained my license. That''s when we formally met." Qiao Ying''s medical license in Country M was also arranged by Ye Si.


    Qin Hanyue: "What about Cheng Jinyan then? How did you get to know him?"


    Qin Hanyue wanted to find out more about her.


    Qiao Ying: "Cheng Jinyan has known Ye Si for over twenty years, they grew up together like two peas in a pod. Cheng Jinyan went to school in Country M. When Ye Si returned to his grandmother''s home in Irnd for middle school, Cheng Jinyan even transferred with him."


    "But I didn''t get to know Cheng Jinyan through Ye Si. The first time I met him, that topwyer was in the middle of killing someone."


    "You could say the three of us were fated to cross paths."


    Qin Hanyue: "What else?"


    Qiao Ying looked at him: "Next time."


    Qin Hanyue smiled and responded: "Alright."


    He lowered his head again to continue flipping through the photos on his phone,ing across a video clip. The unseen Ye Si had turned the camera on Ying, doting on her and chattering away.


    Ying was truly patient with Ye Si.


    Qin Hanyue ignored the noisy Ye Si and yed the video on loop, feeling the girl on screen was both familiar and foreign - though more familiar than strange, since their souls had met before.


    In the video, Ying walked downstairs from the second floor.


    The backdrop seemed to be the same as the location in the previous photos - a seaside vi built in a sleek, high-tech style.


    Still watching the video, Qin Hanyue asked: "Is this your house?"


    Qiao Ying: "Have you heard of Freedom City? I''m pretty sure it''s made the news several times and won quite a few awards." Though she was toozy to collect them.


    Qin Hanyue: "The vi out at sea in Country M is yours?" The globally famous vi.


    Qiao Ying: "I''ll take you to see it when we have time."


    Qin Hanyue: "Good."


    Qiao Ying leaned against the sofa looking at him, somewhat weary.


    Under the soft lighting, the man''s hard features also appeared gentler.


    Her gaze moved down his superb brow line and lingerd on his sexy, thin lips.


    This old man really was damned good-looking.


    Qiao Ying quietly "ogled" him while asking tonelessly: "Will you take that home to look at slowly, or are you done for today?"


    Hearing her words, Qin Hanyue met her eyes, his tone equally gentle: "Tired?"

 Chapter 318: Night injured; Qiao Ying holding people comfort

    <h4>Chapter 318</h4>


    The thick smell of blood instantly filled the air, and the stench of charred human flesh permeated the entire hall, making one nauseous.


    It was challenging human endurance limits.


    At a nce, all one could see was a sea of red, with blood mist floating everywhere, making breathing difficult.


    The bomb was filled with razor des, with astonishing destructive power.


    Those who were closest were reduced to pink mush, with some still having half a section of intestines hanging from their shoulders, all injured by the explosion. One person had several razor des embedded in his face, in excruciating pain as he covered his face and screamed.


    Where that man had stood, only a puddle of minced meat and entrails remained.


    [Qin Hanyue] didn''t care about the disgusting bloodstains all over him. His first reaction was to rush to [Qiao Ying]''s side: "Are you hurt?"


    [Qiao Ying] frowned in disgust: "I''m fine."


    [Cheng Jinyan]''s voice suddenly rang out: "[Ye Si]."


    The two looked over.


    [Ye Si], who was slightly closer, hadn''t managed to escape. A razor de was embedded in his arm, and shrapnel from the explosion had also injured his thigh, with blood flowing continuously.


    More than the injury, the bloodstains all over him infuriated [Ye Si].


    He retched violently and cursed fiercely twice, suppressing the urge to vomit as he turned to check on [Qiao Ying]: "Babe, are you hurt?"


    [Qiao Ying] quickly went over to inspect his injuries.


    [Ye Si]: "Damn it, [An Ying] is truly deranged to use human flesh bombs. Disgusting as hell."


    "If I hadn''t raised my hand fast enough, this razor de would be embedded in my face." He had almost been disfigured.


    To actually use such methods, truly stopped at nothing, going all out just to kill or seriously injure [Qiao Ying].


    "[An Ying] has many such suicidal followers. The shrapnel in your thigh went in too deep and needs surgery to take out. I''ll stitch you up to stop the bleeding first, then go to the hospital to get your wounds treated."


    [Ye Si]: "No, I need to take a shower first."


    Not to mention [Ye Si] had a slight obsession with cleanliness, even the most slovenly person with excellent psychological endurance would not be able to tolerate being covered in sticky, mixed human flesh, fat, and minced meat.


    [Ye Si] even felt like there was a lump of human flesh paste on his head.


    He wanted nothing more to do with this house after what happened here.


    Disregarding his arm injury, [Ye Si] took off his overcoat.


    [Qiao Ying] said inly: "Wound infection, crippled leg, disabled arm, walking with a cane in the future doesn''t sound bad."


    Sessfully making [Ye Si] restrain his urge to immediately take a shower.


    [Cheng Jinyan] was also extremely disgusted, taking off his jacket: "Can you walk? If not, I''ll carry you to the car."


    [Ye Si]: "I''ll go myself, you stay."


    [Ye Si] gave [Cheng Jinyan] a meaningful look, to have him stay and keep an eye on [Qin Hanyue], not letting [Qin Hanyue] take advantage of the situation.


    [Cheng Jinyan] thought: They''re in love with each other, what''s there for me to keep watch over?


    [Qiao Ying]: "Bring more men, be careful."


    After scrubbing for over half an hour and using up most of a bottle of shampoo and shower gel, [Qiao Ying] finally washed the bloodstains and smell off her body.


    When she came out of the bathroom, she saw [Qin Hanyue], already washed clean and changed into fresh clothes, gloomily waiting for her in the bedroom.


    "With such a bigpany, being away for so long without handling things, won''t it impact operations?" [Qiao Ying] casually chatted with him as she dried her hair.


    Seeing her so nonchnt,pletely unafraid, even having the mood to ask about his work, [Qin Hanyue] felt inexplicablyplicated inside.


    He could only say: "I have people managing things."


    [Qiao Ying] went up to him and said, "Help me check if my hair is washed clean, I scrubbed my scalp sore."


    "Let me see." [Qin Hanyue] carefully examined her hair for her.


    "It''s clean now."


    He naturally took the towel from her hand and helped her dry her hair.


    [Qiao Ying]: "This is just the beginning, [An Ying]''s disgusting tricks are far more than this. Be mentally prepared."


    [Qin Hanyue] put away the towel and hugged her, whispering in her ear, "As long as you''re fine, no matter how disgusting things get, I can endure it."


    [Qiao Ying] nced at him out of the corner of her eye: "Scared?"


    [Qin Hanyue]: "Yes."


    [Qiao Ying]: "Can''t take it huh, Qin the Third?"


    [Qin Hanyue]: "Then can Qiao girlfort me a bit?"


    [Qiao Ying] said a little disdainfully: "You, a grown man, shamelessly asking me, a woman, forfort." Though she said that, she was quite willing to lift her arm and give his back a few pats.


    [Qin Hanyue]ughed: "I, this grown man, also wanted tofort you, this youngdy, but you won''t give me the chance."


    [Qiao Ying] said matter-of-factly: "When I need yourfort, we''ll probably be doomed already."


    [Qin Hanyue]: "I really was frightened, if [Ye Si] hadn''t shot in time, a little closer and you would be the one injured. Once injured and leaving the vi for the hospital, dangers would await on the road."


    He tightened his arms, hugging her even closer. The period when he was on the run with her heavily injured, he never wanted to experience that again.


    Alright, [Qiao Ying] felt that she was just symbolicallyforting him, but now, not putting in some sincerity would be letting him down after all.


    So [Qiao Ying] simply hugged him back.


    The first floor hall had been cleaned up and was pristine once more.


    After treating his wounds, [Ye Si] also came back, thankfully nothing untoward had happened.


    The thigh injury was quite serious. [Ye Si] didn''t miss the chance to deliberately bawl in pain in front of [Qiao Ying] to annoy [Qin Hanyue].


    Although [Qiao Ying] said [Ye Si] didn''t harbor such thoughts about her, how could the jealous [Qin Hanyue] not mind.


    Moreover, [Ye Si] had pursued [Qiao Ying] before, who knew if his feelings had beenpletely dismissed.


    And now [Ye Si] was up to mischief again: "Babe, I think the wound on my arm might be infected, help me take a lookter."


    "Also, my heart has felt stuffy these past few days, probably shocked by the explosion. Help me prick some acupuncture points to smooth my qi."


    [Qiao Ying] looked at [Qin Hanyue] sitting alone and silently on the single sofa, then nced at [Ye Si]. She thought: If she went over right now to kiss [Qin Hanyue], would [Ye Si] drop dead directly?


    Not dead, but his wounds would definitely be aggravated by him to the point they wouldn''t heal for months.


    "[Qiao Ying], rest early." She deliberately addressed her like that. After all, [Qin Hanyue] still had to apply medication for herter.


    [Qin Hanyue]: "Alright, good night."


    [Ye Si] was so angry his wounds hurt.


    The human flesh bomb was just the beginning.


    Having discovered [Qiao Ying]''s whereabouts, [An Ying] began plotting and scheming ceaselessly.


    The powerful robots that [Qiao Ying] had reactivated were now deployed as patrol guards. The robots were capable of much more than ordinary humans.


    If the robots had been present then, they could have scanned and detected the explosives hidden in [An Ying] follower''s body,pletely avoiding what happened.


    Early morning, [Qin Hanyue] watched the robot wandering around the hall.


    He called it: "Qiao One."


    The robot turned its head to look at him, scanned [Qin Hanyue] fully, and after not detecting any danger, it continued wandering.


    Arrogantly ignoring him.


    [Cheng Jinyan]''s voice rang out from the second floor: "[Qin Hanyue]"


    [Qin Hanyue] looked up at him: "Lawyer Cheng, did you need something?"


    [Cheng Jinyan] smiled amiably and pointed at the robot: "I called it just now."

 Chapter 319: Qin Hanyu: "Sister, elder brother, ancestor"; Qiao Ying: "Take it off"

    <h4>Chapter 319</h4>


    Qin Hanyue followed to look at the robot.


    While the robot was looking at Cheng Jinyan.


    Cheng Jinyan came down the stairs, saying in his mouth, "Qin Hanyue, why don''t you answer people, it''s a bit rude."


    Compared to Cheng Jinyan''s deliberate behavior,


    Qin Hanyue was obviously more concerned about the robot''s name.


    The robot used his voice to call Qiao Ying his wife, which was enough to surprise and please him, and he even used his name.


    Does this mean that Qiao Ying likes him more than he imagined? It''s just that her personality makes her not like or not good at directly expressing it. Qin Hanyue''s mind became active.


    Cheng Jinyan came in front of the robot and patted the robot''s smooth head: "It wouldn''t really turn off yournguage system, would it?"


    Robot: "Don''t touch me."


    The low, cold voice was Qin Hanyue''s voice.


    Covering his eyes was like having a conversation with Qin Hanyue himself.


    Cheng Jinyan: ¡°I didn¡¯t even change your voice.¡±


    Qin Hanyue was also a little surprised that he didn''t change it.


    "Qin Hanyue" said coldly: "My wife told me to patrol, don''t disturb me."


    Cheng Jinyan blocked its way: "No hurry, chat with brother for a few sentences first, get to know each other, hmm? Qin Hanyue."


    He didn''t hesitate to take advantage of this situation at all.


    Knowing that Cheng Jinyan had no malice, the magnanimous Qin Hanyue didn''t care about him either, not to mention that he was in a good mood now.


    The robot is a model husband who ispletely servile to his wife, with everything centered around his wife: "Don''t call me Qin Hanyue, my wife doesn''t like it."


    Qin Hanyue, who had not spoken all this time, then said: "Then what does she like you calling her?"


    The robot reluctantly told him: "Sister."


    Qin Hanyue''s sword eyebrows twitched slightly.


    Cheng Jinyan''s pupils shuddered and he stood up straight to nce at Qin Hanyue and shook his head: "Oh my, oh my, oh my, oh my, oh my~"


    He didn''t know what to oh my either since he hadn''t seen much of the world.


    "So I didn''t take advantage of calling you brother at all."


    Since he already calls Qiao Ying sister, calling him brother is not excessive at all.


    I just don''t know if it''s a real dislike or a fake dislike.


    Cheng Jinyan: "Brother is going for breakfast, go on your patrol."


    Just as the robot was about to leave, Qin Hanyue intercepted it again: "Besides sister, what else does your wife like you calling her?" he asked.


    Robot: "Noment."


    Qin Hanyue threatened in a low voice: "Do you believe I''ll make her change your voice?"


    Robot: ¡°You don¡¯t have the right.¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°You¡¯re using my voice, how can you say I don¡¯t have the right?¡±


    Knowing that Lady Lord liked his voice and that Lady Lord''s aesthetics also liked Qin Hanyue''s voice, the robot showed a bit of flexibility.


    At first, Qin Hanyue''s first reaction was that the robot had conceded defeat and was calling him. Only then did he realize that it was answering his question.


    Boss? Ancestor?


    Qin Hanyue couldn¡¯t help but want to oh my like Cheng Jinyan.


    He held back his smile and let the robot go on patrol.


    Today Qin Hanyue''s people would deliver a batch of arms here, as well as some materials for making bombs. Qiao Ying, who had been woken up by the robot, simply got out of bed and walked into the dining room with a restless mood.


    She went into the kitchen to wash her hands.


    Hearing Qin Hanyue''s footsteps approaching, she then heard the man''s low voice softly calling out: "Sister."


    Qiao Ying¡¯s whole body seemed electrified, instantly getting goosebumps. His enunciation was clear, and Qiao Ying was sure she hadn''t misheard.


    She turned to look at him expressionlessly: ¡°Are you sick?¡±


    Her reaction was very big, very wrong.


    And this seemed to be the first time she had scolded Qin Hanyue.


    This old man really has no limits. He didn¡¯t need her to set any traps for him at all, he just went ahead and called her on his own.


    And he called her very happily.


    He looked innocent: ¡°Qin Hanyue said you liked the robot calling you sister. I''m talking about that robot that''s also called Qin Hanyue.¡±


    Two sentences, with mockery in his eyes.


    Qiao Ying: "......"


    Seeing that Qiao Ying''s face looked bad, the sessfully wicked Qin Hanyue began to salvage the situation: "It was my mistake, I forgot that it had a system malfunction again."


    This salvage attempt was worse than not salvaging at all.


    Qiao Ying shook the water off her hands, her face unchanged: ¡°Since you¡¯ve called it, you might as well call me sister one more time to let me hear it.¡±


    Qin Hanyue shook his head slightly: ¡°Let¡¯s call you something else instead.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°I don¡¯t mind even if you do.¡±


    Qin Hanyue hesitated. Knowing that it was a trap, he still jumped in and saw him slightly open his thin lips, hesitantly spit out those two words to her: ¡°Sis¡¢ter.¡±


    Although it was very likely to be a trap, she probably wanted to hear it very much.


    Qiao Ying hooked the corner of her mouth, as if pleased.


    The next second, however, she mocked him: ¡°Mr. Qin, at least by calling me sister, you¡¯ve made me twelve years older.¡±


    He knew it.


    Suffering another merciless age strike.


    Qin Hanyue was already starting to get used to it, calmly and steadily: ¡°If sister doesn¡¯t like it, I can change the address.¡±


    "Boss, can still say it. Ancestor... " He thought about it, smiled slightly:" It''s not bad either. There are also many addresses for peers. Do you want to hear it?"


    Qiao Ying: ¡°So the thickness of one''s face grows with age. The older one gets, the thicker their skin grows. To say that you''re a hypocrite is spot on.¡±


    Qin Hanyue smiled and fought back unyieldingly: ¡°I just found out that Miss Qiao is actually introverted.¡±


    High EQ: Introverted.


    Low EQ: Reserved.


    He went on to say, "But after all, the robot is just a machine, not as interesting as a living person. Next time, Miss Qiao might as well try something new."


    He suggested.


    A cold smile oozed from the corner of Qiao Ying''s mouth: "Good idea, I''m just afraid Mr. Qin''s body can''t stand it."


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°We won¡¯t know until we try.¡±


    Qiao Ying nodded slightly: ¡°Have you had breakfast?¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°Waiting to have it together with you.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Come to my room after eating.¡±


    Qin Hanyue''s face changed slightly: ¡°???¡±


    He couldn''t see anything from Qiao Ying''s calm face and indifferent eyes, and his heart was both expectant and a little panicked for a while.


    As a result, Qin Hanyue was absent-minded during this breakfast.


    Qiao Ying, on the other hand, was like nothing had happened, eating breakfast and asking him about when the weapons would arrive.


    The weapons were not only delivered here, but also several batches were delivered to different ces - the locations of the Shadow Organization¡¯s other dens around the world.


    Qiao Ying started preparing.


    Her hatred for the Shadow Organization, she didn¡¯t want to wait any longer.


    Even if she had to face JOKER, Meihua Q and Diamond J at the same time, and possibly the powerful clone army as well.


    She couldn''t wait any longer, the longer she dragged it out, the more passive she would be with family and friends, and now as long as she showed herself, exposed herself to outsiders, she would face assassination by the Shadow Organization.


    Even now as she stayed in this vi, she had to be vignt at all times for the next human bomb or other contingencies.


    And Qin Hanyue had already wasted too much of his own time for her sake. She really didn''t like the current situation.


    After the two finished breakfast they came out.


    The robot happened toe in from outside. Seeing Qiao Ying, his electronic eyes softened. Using Qin Hanyue''s voice, he shouted, "Good morning, sister."


    Qiao Ying red at it coldly: "Shut up."


    This anger was obviouslyrgely from Qin Hanyue.


    Letting the Qin Hanyue behind lower his voice and footsteps, trying to minimize his presence as much as possible.


    When they arrived in Qiao Ying''s room,


    Qin Hanyue hadn''t even stopped,


    when he heard her say:


    "Take it off."


    Qin Hanyue: "Take off what?"

 Chapter 320: Qin Hanyu: I lock the door and take it off again; Tie you into a Girl of Qin

    <h4>Chapter 320</h4>


    Qin Hanyue wondered in his heart: Take off what? His clothes?


    Unsure, he asked with action, lowering his head to look at his own clothes, and then looking at Qiao Ying again.


    He got confirmation from Qiao Ying''s leisurely eyes.


    Qin Hanyue''s breathing stalled slightly as he blinked: "Is, is there something?" Take off his clothes? What did she want him to take off his clothes for?


    His heartbeat was already uncontrobly speeding up, his thoughts also out of control.


    Qiao Ying: "Weren''t you the one who said the robot was boring, and told me not to y with the robot but to y with you instead? What, did you chicken out?"


    Qin Hanyue examined her expression closely.


    He knew that with Qiao Ying¡¯s vengeful personality, having him take off his clothes would definitely not be because she wanted to explore and deepen their feelings, to do what he wanted to do, to give him candy to eat.


    Qin Hanyue couldn''t think of why she wanted him to take off his clothes for a moment, but just these three words were already quite ambiguous, leading people to imagine.


    So even if it wasn''t to discuss their feelings, Qin Hanyue didn''t mind elevating the atmosphere between them a bit, which would also be conducive to promoting their rtionship.


    Not to mention, it seemed he couldn''t refuse right now anyway.


    Sure enough, he just heard Qiao Ying''s unrejectable tone: "Why are you dilly-dallying."


    Qin Hanyue: "I, I¡¯ll go lock the room door first."


    Ye Si was next door. He wasn''t sure when he would get up ande knock on the door. Any bigger movements would be hard to escape Ye Si''s hearing. He really didn''t want to be disturbed by that guy.


    Also, that guy was prone to taking advantage of his injuries to make trouble. These past few days, Qin Hanyue was holding in a belly full of frustration. Fortunately, being able to apply medicine for Qiao Ying at night couldfort him no small amount.


    Living under someone else''s roof, and stubbornly confronting Ye Si head-on, was not a wise move. Qin Hanyue chose to avoid contact with him.


    He locked the door and came back.


    "Take them off?" he asked.


    Qiao Ying gave a soft sound of agreement.


    Qin Hanyue gulped nervously, not knowing if it was from tension or from thinking about something. Under Qiao Ying¡¯s gaze, he first took off his jacket, walked over two steps to ce it on the sofa.


    Wearing only a white undershirt, he looked at Qiao Ying, receiving Qiao Ying¡¯s gaze, he continued. Raising his hand, unhurriedly going to undo the cuffs on both sleeves, maintaining eye contact with her the whole time.


    With the cuffs undone, his hands continued raising up, stopping at the buttons at his cor, but he didn''t move, instead asking: "Sure?"


    Qiao Ying replied with her eyes.


    Qin Hanyue felt his heart hanging even more, but still cooperated.


    His long fingers moved slightly, easily undoing the topmost button, the cor opening slightly, just needing to lightly pull the sides of the cor apart to reveal the vicle underneath.


    He said, "If you want to tease me, I''ll take full responsibility for my inappropriate words and actions earlier, but I have a request - don''t let me lose face in front of Ye Si and Cheng Jinyan."


    Qiao Ying: "Inappropriate words and actions? Which ones?"


    Qin Hanyue answered without thinking, his will to survive was strong: "Anything that you don''t like hearing, anything that upsets you after hearing, they all are."


    Qiao Ying gave a cold snort.


    Qin Hanyue continued unbuttoning.


    Taking off clothes in front of the girl he liked, to be honest, felt very strange mentally. After all, their rtionship hadn''t progressed to that stage yet. Although, although he had washed Qiao Ying¡¯s body and had been applying medicine for her every day these past few days, that was a different matter.


    Especially with this request being raised by her, with her standing in front of you expressionlessly watching you take them off.


    And Qin Hanyue was always a serious and proper person. Although all these traits were halved when facing Qiao Ying, he still couldn''t be as open as Ye Si.


    But who was Qin Hanyue? His mental fortitude was as strong as his physical fortitude. By the time he was unbuttoning the second button, the strange feeling in Qin Hanyue''s heart had vanished in a sh.


    His actions became more and more natural, his gaze forcibly entangling with Qiao Ying¡¯s.


    Even though nothing had happened, it was still arousing enough to make one blush and make their heart race.


    With half the buttons undone, his fit chest was half-hidden underneath the shirt folds.


    Qiao Ying¡¯s gaze went downward, sweeping over the man¡¯s sturdy chest.


    Landing on the man¡¯s hands that were unbuttoning.


    It was simply an ordinary action, yet he did it with such elegance, looking pleasurable to the eye and truly visually gratifying.


    She looked unabashedly with wandering eyes, tantly ogling him.


    There was no other meaning, she just simply wanted to appreciate a good physique.


    Even the seasoned veteran Qin Hanyue who had experienced storms and waves, with abundant experience, was made to feel a little bashful.


    His abs weren''t exaggeratedly defined, the lines were clear with visible furrows, very well-proportioned. His waist was slender, the muscle texture beautiful.


    Making one want to reach out and try the feel and hardness.


    Qin Hanyue''s actions didn''t stop. While watching her inspect his physique, it looked like he had passed.


    He lightly hooked the corner of his mouth.


    Pulling the hem of the undershirt out from his belt, and then very readily taking the undershirt offpletely, revealing his broad, sturdy shoulders.


    "Should I stop here?" he asked, holding the undershirt in his hand.


    Continuing further, whether appropriate or not aside, things would likely happen eighty percent of the time.


    Qiao Ying withdrew her gaze, satisfied. Her face was calm as water as she coolly looked at him and said, "Sit over there."


    She then turned and went into the bedroom.


    Qin Hanyue sat on the sofa. Before a few thoughts could surface in his mind, Qiao Ying came out holding a needle kit.


    "Acupuncture?"


    As he breathed a sigh of relief, a sense of loss came along with it. And this feeling of loss quickly overwhelmed the former,pletely upying his mind.


    Qiao Ying: "Sounds quite disappointed. What did Mr. Qin think?"


    Qin Hanyue: "I didn''t think anything."


    He really hadn''t thought anything, hadn''t dared to think randomly about it. But he also didn''t expect acupuncture. He had gotten nervous for nothing at the start.


    Qiao Ying came to stand in front of him, "Turn around."


    Qin Hanyue turned, presenting his sturdy back to her. The lines and muscle texture of his back were also very beautiful, with broad shoulders and a narrow waist.


    Qiao Ying opened the needle kit, taking out a silver needle.


    Qin Hanyue said, "There''s nothing wrong with my body." He wasn''t sick.


    Qiao Ying casually said, "There will be soon."


    The next second, Qin Hanyue felt his neck get pricked near the base, like he was bitten. But it definitely wasn''t a weak nibble like from an ant.


    It hurt quite a bit.


    Another needle went in. Qin Hanyue''s brows furrowed slightly.


    After several continuous needles, Qin Hanyue nearly broke out in sweat. He finally believed she was venting her anger on him, taking revenge.


    She was angry so she used needles to prick him?


    Although this method of retaliation was cute, Qin Hanyue still couldn''t help but think: you shouldn''t provoke anyone studying medicine. Especially not the medical student who was his love interest, because then he couldn''t even struggle to resist.


    Yet another needle, the pain making Qin Hanyue lightly cough to conceal it.


    He even wondered if his back had been pricked bloody by her.


    Qiao Ying: "Hurts?"


    Qin Hanyue: "A little."


    Qiao Ying: "Hurting is right."


    Qin Hanyue: "Is it toote to apologize now?"


    Holding the needle, Qiao Ying steadily pushed it deeper into his body, "You tell me, I''m listening."


    Qin Hanyue clenched his hands resting on hisp into fists. "Sorry."


    Qiao Ying: "Just that?"


    Qin Hanyue: "I''m wrong."


    Qiao Ying: "Nothing else?"


    Seeing it was useless, Qin Hanyue was about to turn around to do something.


    Qiao Ying sensed his movement, "Don''t move."


    Qin Hanyue didn''t move again. His tone was light and harmonious: "I won''t be so rash with my words next time. Go on and prick me, until you''ve vented your anger."


    Qin Hanyue took a slight deep breath,pletely presenting his back to her to practice on and take out her anger.


    Qiao Ying raised her eyes to nce at him, the corners of her lips hooked up slightly.


    Qin Hanyue steeled himself to suffer at least half an hour of torment. Unexpectedly, after the initial seemingly vengeful needles, her subsequent ones were much gentler.


    The clenched fist on hisp slowly rxed open.


    It seemed he still didn''t understand her well enough, still didn''t have a clear grasp of how much standing he actually had in her heart. Her goodwill towards him was far more than what he realized and felt.


    Qin Hanyue was feeling touched.


    Then Qiao Ying slowly said from behind, "Not resisting at all, aren''t you afraid I''ll turn you into Miss Qin if I keep pricking?"

 Chapter 321: Qiao Ying: Did not do anything to my photo; The night of Qin Han More cultivation field

    <h4>Chapter 321</h4>


    From Mr. Qin to Miss Qin?


    Qin Hanyue was amused by Qiao Ying''s humor and this form of address: ¡°Then let Doctor Qiao be responsible for me for a lifetime.¡±


    As soon as the words came out, another fatal pain struck the acupoint on his back, spreading the sensation of pain around it, tormenting Qin Hanyue badly.


    Qin Hanyue smiled silently after the pain.


    About ten minutester, Qiao Ying stood up: ¡°Turn around.¡±


    Qin Hanyue shifted his body sideways to face the front and sit down. Qiao Ying stood in front of him with silver needles in her hand, bending over to continue acupuncturing him.


    ¡°Is there anything wrong with my body?¡±


    ¡°I''m needling for fun, do you have any objections?¡±


    "No."


    Qin Hanyue stared fixedly at the girl''s fair little face in front of him, not missing an inch as he looked her over. Suddenly, his mind moved and he leaned towards her, about to kiss her.


    Qiao Ying dodged back slightly, her eyes warning him.


    Qin Hanyue was forced to stop his actions. He looked at Qiao Ying, somewhat embarrassed and guilty at the moment, the corners of his mouth tightened.


    Qiao Ying said indifferently: "Mr. Qin seems to be unable to control this mouth of his whenever he sees me. Or should I help Mr. Qin control it?"


    Qin Hanyue was really afraid that Qiao Ying would give him two needles that would make his eyes and mouth crooked. That would not only make him lose face in front of her, but Ye Si would alsough at him for three days and three nights.


    In order to avoid this from happening, after Qiao Ying had asked him "Do you like it?" in the small house in the slum and Qin Hanyue had evasively replied "I didn''t see clearly", he was dishonest again: "It looks like there''s some dirt on your face."


    Qiao Ying: "Does Mr. Qin n to help me clean it with his mouth?"


    That''s so insensitive.


    Qin Hanyue had no choice but to say, "Please continue."


    Qiao Ying nced at him and continued needling.


    Qin Hanyue behaved himself.


    Perhaps because she saw that he was well-behaved, Qiao Ying generously didn''t hold it against him anymore. She asked him, "Why have you had insomnia these past few days?"


    When Qin Hanyue heard her question, his depressed mood instantly cleared up. It turned out that she had noticed his poor sleep and was needling him for it.


    He said, "I do have something on my mind, but I haven''t had insomnia."


    Qiao Ying nced up at him: "Then why do you sleepte?"


    Qin Hanyue didn''t speak, but chuckled softly instead.


    Qiao Ying was puzzled and looked at him again. She then heard him say, "I was watching you toote, so I went to bedte."


    Qiao Ying didn''t understand.


    Qin Hanyue exined: "Looking at your photos."


    Ever since Qiao Ying had sent him her photos that night, Qin Hanyue had been looking at his phone until midnight. In the past few days as well.


    Qin Hanyue, who was usually very disciplined about his routine, didn''t feel like sleeping at all after seeing the photos.


    Qiao Ying''s fine brows were half raised as she surprisingly said, "Mr. Qin hasn''t been doing anything to my photos, has he?"


    Qin Hanyue was always shocked by her bold remarks, but fortunately he was much more used to them now. He leisurely replied to her:


    "With Miss Qiao''s supreme mastery of traditional Chinese medicine, she would surely see through anything I might have done. Right?"


    The two chatted with each other, and although their words were quite targeted, the atmosphere between them was exceptionally harmonious and pleasant.


    The door handle was suddenly twisted violently from outside, and when the person outside found that the door was locked, they began to lose control and pounded on the door forcefully.


    "Baby? Is Qin Hanyue in your room?"


    At this point, Ye Si was still able to restrain himself, but after receiving no response, he gradually lost control. He heavily pounded the door with a "bang".


    Ye Si''s tone was frightening, and his expression was even more frightening. He held a gun in his hand: "Qin Hanyue! Get the f**k out here!"


    He kept pounding on the door with such force that it seemed he would smash the door open. It was terrifying to hear, and his words were even more frightening.


    When Cheng Jinyan heard the sound, he rushed over but waspletely unable to stop Ye Si. In fact, he didn''t even try to stop him, just told Ye Si to be mindful of his injury.


    Ye Si took a deep breath to suppress his anger, and called out to Qiao Ying very nicely: "Baby, if you don''t open the door soon I''ll kick it down."


    Yet it was not difficult to hear the danger in his words.


    There was still no response from inside.


    Having lost patience, Ye Si directly ordered his men to kick down the door.


    Just as his man raised his leg, the door opened. Qiao Ying expressionlessly said to Ye Si: "Quite the troublemaker, don''t you want your leg anymore?"


    Ye Si brusquely pushed his man aside: "Is Qin Hanyue in your room or not?" He leaned on the door frame as he dragged his injured leg forward.


    Before he could even finish speaking, he saw Qin Hanyue walk out from the inside. As Qin Hanyue walked out, he put on his coat. After putting it on, he tidied up the buttons on the cor of his shirt inside.


    He asked Ye Si nonchntly: "Mr. Ye, did you need me for something?"


    Qin Hanyue spoke politely, with some aloof indifference. But to Ye Si''s ears, it sounded like provocation.


    Cheng Jinyan took one look at the situation and shook his head: This is going to turn into a bloody mess.


    Ye Si''s expression instantly turned extremely gloomy and sinister. If looks could kill, Qin Hanyue would definitely have been torn to pieces.


    Ye Si was furious: "I''ll shoot you dead on the spot!" He cocked his gun and pointed the muzzle straight at Qin Hanyue.


    He was absolutely not bluffing. Ye Si pulled the trigger without hesitation.


    This was not Huaguo or Jingcheng. Even if he killed Qin Hanyue andpletely offended the Qin family, so what? Ye Si had always been an extreme madman who dared to gamble away everything down to hisst possession.


    Seeing Ye Si pull the trigger, Qiao Ying swiftly reached out and grabbed the gun barrel, pushing the muzzle away.


    The gun went off, shooting into the door frame.


    Her movements were extremely fast, too fast for the eyes to follow. Before one could see clearly, the gun was already in her hand. Qiao Ying directly detached the magazine from the gun.


    She said indifferently, "What''s with you losing your mind?"


    But one could see that Qiao Ying was somewhat angry.


    She added: "I was needling him."


    Cheng Jinyan, who was very familiar with Ye Si''s temperament, helped to smooth things over: "Did you hear that? She was needling him. What could they be up to in broad daylight?"


    Upon hearing that it was acupuncture, the murderous intent swirling in Ye Si''s eyes subsided a little. He stared coldly at Qin Hanyue.


    He gnashed his teeth and said dangerously: "Surnamed Qin, I''ve been meaning to settle ounts with you about tricking me and treating me like a fool. "


    Back then, when Ye Si had rushed to Peru with his men to rescue Qiao Ying, he was tricked by Qin Hanyue to go in thepletely opposite direction to divert the enemy¡¯s firepower.


    This caused him to be unable to see Qiao Ying for over two months, and he had been extremely worried and anxious for two whole months.


    Ye Si had been keeping this grudge in mind.


    The only reason he did not immediately settle ounts with Qin Hanyue was out of consideration for Qiao Ying, and because Qin Hanyue did save Qiao Ying after all.


    But for Ye Si, offsetting merits against faults was out of the question.


    He had endured it, and did not settle ounts with Qin Hanyue at this critical juncture.


    But if Qiao Ying had developed feelings for Qin Hanyue during those two months because of Qin Hanyue¡¯s rescue, Ye Si would absolutely not allow it.


    Ye Si: "There''s no room for you to interfere with the rtionship between the three of us. I don''t like you, I don''t wee you, stay away from her. If there''s a next time, I won''t kill you but I will cripple you. Mark my words."


    Ye Si said sinisterly.


    Qin Hanyue remained expressionless throughout, not at all afraid of his threats.


    He met Ye Si''s gaze head on. Compared to Ye Si''s rage and frenzy, Qin Hanyue''sposure and calm conveyed a sense of having everything under control and being steadily inmand.


    After all, he had already won. There was absolutely no need to argue over anything with the oblivious Ye Si.


    But Qin Hanyue would also never tolerate being bullied.


    For a time, neither man''s imposing manner overwhelmed the other.

 Chapter 322: Naive night and sensible Qin Hanyue, Qiao Ying:" no kiss will come

    <h4>Chapter 322</h4>


    In the end, the confrontation ended with Ye Si''s thigh wound splitting open and bleeding.


    Ye Si was carried back to the room by Cheng Jinyan andy crying in pain on the bed. The doctor who had been called in to treat his wound was kicked out by Ye Si before he could even touch it, leaving the wound to bleed freely.


    Cheng Jinyan just watched him put on a show in bed, and even suggested to him, "The soundproofing in this house is good, you''ll have to yell louder if you want Little Ying to hear you."


    "Little Ying rarely gets angry, and I haven''t seen her angry for a long time. This is all your doing, since you don''t want the doctor then just keep hurting."


    Ye Si sucked in a breath from the pain, then after a moment, swore at Cheng Jinyan, "You bastard, all you can do is talk crap."


    "I told you to keep an eye on that guy surnamed Qin, and what were you doing? You let him into the darling''s room and now what use are you, damn it."


    "Just now you didn''t help either, I ought to give you a kick or two."


    Cheng Jinyan looked at Ye Si''s thigh soaked with blood andughed very schadenfreudly, "Go ahead."


    Ye Si shook with anger, his hair all messed up, "I''m telling you now Cheng Jinyan, if you get too friendly with Qin Hanyue, I''m telling you we won''t be brothers for over 20 years anymore."


    Cheng Jinyan: "Seeing how you''re acting now, and just before, Qin Hanyue is much more mature than you by far."


    Ye Si: "Get the hell out of here!"


    Cheng Jinyan turned around and left.


    Ye Si: "Where the hell are you going?"


    "I''m going to get you a crutch, do you have any preferences on the style? If not I''ll just buy ording to your taste, cripple."


    Cheng Jinyan spoke without turning his head back.


    Ye Si grabbed a pillow and threw it right at him.


    He almost made the culturedwyer Cheng swear.


    Soon, Cheng Jinyan came back.


    Seeing Qiao Ying following behind Cheng Jinyan, Ye Si, who had been lying in bed stewing in his own juices, immediately switched to an aggrieved face, "Baby, I hurt, hurt so bad."


    He was just short of squeezing out a couple tears.


    Cheng Jinyan shook his head at Qiao Ying, "Please hurry up and make sense of him, if you keep ignoring him, this guy''s leg really will be crippled."


    Qiao Ying went up to him, took the medical kit the doctor had left behind, and put on medical gloves. She used scissors to cut open the clothing around Ye Si''s thigh wound, first giving him a few stitches to stop the bleeding.


    Then she began treating the wound.


    Seeing Qiao Ying''s stony face ignoring him, Ye Si immediatelyunched into repentant words, his attitude extremely sincere: "Baby I was wrong, I shouldn''t have been so impulsive just now."


    You really ought to let the inexperienced Qin Hanyuee learn a thing or two from his apology method and tone.


    "Baby don''t be mad at me, look how my wound split open like this, I''m already punished."


    "Just now I was anxious wasn''t I, you didn''t say that guy surnamed Qin was in your room, and the door was locked too, and he was tidying up clothes, I was worried he would bully you, worry you would suffer loss wasn''t I."


    Seeing Qiao Ying still ignoring him, Ye Si really looked like he would cry.


    "Baby, you promise me, that you and Qin Hanyue won''t have anything going on, and I''ll treat him like a guest, I won''t target him anymore."


    Ye Si had apletely serious and earnest expression.


    If Ye Si knew that not only were Qiao Ying and Qin Hanyue of one heart and mind, but in the past few days Qin Hanyue had been applying medicine for Qiao Ying every night, undoing the buttons on her clothes, and that half of the nourishing soups he made for Qiao Ying had gone into Qin Hanyue''s stomach instead, Ye Si would definitely vomit blood and die on the spot.


    Qiao Ying finally nced at him.


    Looking at Ye Si''s pitiful pleading expression, Qiao Ying was speechless, only asking, "How is the wound on your arm?"


    Ye Si: "It hurts, it really hurts. Baby you still haven''t promised me yet."


    Seeing Ye Si throwing a tantrum, while Qiao Ying just ignored Ye Si, Cheng Jinyan breathed a sigh of relief. To be honest, he was quite worried Qiao Ying would directly tell Ye Si that she and Qin Hanyue were already together.


    After finishing treating Ye Si''s wound, Qiao Ying did not return to her own room but went downstairs instead.


    Qin Hanyue was sitting on the sofa in the living room.


    Hearing footsteps, Qin Hanyue stood up to look at her, his expression visibly rxing as he slowly smiled.


    "The weapons have arrived, do you want to take a look? I had them brought in." Qin Hanyue said to Qiao Ying.


    Previously, Cheng Jinyan had always been indifferent towards Qin Hanyue, simply put he had no feelings about him. It wasn''t until Qin Hanyue braved danger to help Qiao Ying escape that Cheng Jinyan''s opinion of him improved. Seeing his genuine feelings for Qiao Ying, and finding no ws otherwise, Cheng Jinyan thus had no intention of interfering in the two''s rtionship.


    Hearing from Qiao Ying a few days ago that Qin Hanyue was traditional and reserved, Cheng Jinyan admired him a bit more, a good character.


    And just now, when Ye Si pointed a gun at him, Qin Hanyue, for the greater good, did not take the opportunity to tell Ye Si about his rtionship with Qiao Ying out of momentary satisfaction, nor did he take offense at Ye Si. Cheng Jinyan saw him in an even more favorable light.


    Qiao Ying did not respond to Qin Hanyue, but said to Cheng Jinyan instead, "Go take a look outside, and have them bring in the materials for making explosives."


    Cheng Jinyan tactfully left.


    As soon as Cheng Jinyan was gone, Qin Hanyue immediately took two more steps forward to stand in front of Qiao Ying, "How is Ye Si''s injury?"


    Qiao Ying: "He almost killed you, and you''re concerned about him?"


    Qin Hanyue: "I don''t actually want to care about him, I just don''t want his injury to affect you."


    Qiao Ying: "He was saying such nasty things just now, I thought you would tell him we''ve even kissed."


    Qin Hanyue smiled and said, "I did want to tell him, but you''re a girl, and Ye Si is your friend. I have to respect your wishes. I shouldn''t take matters into my own hands without your permission, in case it puts you in an awkward position. Besides, aren''t you considering Ye Si''s injury?"


    Qiao Ying: "So you''ll just take his abuse and not say a thing?"


    Qin Hanyue: "What he said doesn''t faze me one bit. Moreover, in my opinion, I''m already the winner here, and that''s the truth of it."


    "Now is not the time to argue over these things with him. There is danger lurking all around this vi." He reached out and took Qiao Ying''s hand from her pocket, grasping it in his own.


    "We''ll talk about other things after dealing with An Ying." Qin Hanyue''s priorities were all centered around Qiao Ying.


    He really was steady and broad-minded.


    Qiao Ying looked at him silently for a moment before changing the subject, "How''s your body feeling?"


    Qin Hanyue nodded slightly, "I feel light all over now. Looks like I''ll be able to sleep well tonight."


    Just now in the room Qiao Ying had told him that needling and moxibustion were to detoxify his body and nourish hisplexion, helping to prolong his life.


    Suddenly Qiao Ying brought the conversation back around, "Do you feel wronged in your heart?" Her tone was devoid of emotion.


    Qin Hanyue: "That you care about my feelings is already enough."


    Qiao Ying: "So easy to pacify."


    Qin Hanyue went along, smiling as he asked, "Then if I said I did feel wronged, would there befort?"


    Qiao Ying looked at him expressionlessly.


    Qin Hanyue was slightly let down, "Alright then." He continued, "Actually I''d rather others know about our rtionship from your own mouth."


    There were footsteps outside, probably Cheng Jinyan and the others.


    Suddenly Qiao Ying said to him, "If you don''t kiss me now, people will be here any second."


    Qin Hanyue was startled for a moment before reacting. He quickly lowered his head to kiss her on the cheek.


    As a result Qiao Ying said to him inly, "No ambition, with a mouth yet kissing just the cheek."


    Qin Hanyue: "......"


    He felt he had missed out on thousands of opportunities.


    But the people outside the vi had alreadye in.

 Chapter 323: Qiao Ying:" Promising "; Qiao Yi received the kidnapping video

    <h4>Chapter 323</h4>


    Qiao Ying withdrew her gaze from Qin Hanyue''s gloomy face. Several people carried boxes in through the door, and Qiao Ying''s gaze followed them.


    She had just nced over when the man''s scent suddenly drew near. Qiao Ying instinctively looked back at him, and Qin Hanyue''s face rapidly erged before her eyes.


    Until his lips touched hers, he still audaciously put his hand over the back of her head, forcibly deepening the kiss.


    Qiao Ying saw the smile in his eyes.


    With broad shoulders and long legs, wearing an overcoat, Qin Hanyue standing with his back to the doorpletely blocked Qiao Ying from view. The peopleing in the door were focused on the boxes in their hands and didn''t notice anything unusual.


    By the time Cheng Jinyan came in afterward, the two had already separated. Qin Hanyue lightly pursed his thin lips, still feeling unsatisfied as he looked at her.


    Qiao Ying: "Quite bold."


    Qin Hanyue inclined his head slightly: "Thank you for the affirmation."


    Ye Si, who had exacerbated his own injuries and stubbornly refused to use crutches because he felt it would damage his image, was confined to bed to recuperate.


    Cheng Jinyan was unreliable, so Ye Si ordered his men to blockade Qin Hanyue on the first floor and not allow him to go upstairs half a step.


    In fact, there was no need for him to defend like a thief; Qiao Ying had given Qin Hanyue the cold shoulder after locking herself away to make explosives.


    The explosives Qiao Ying wanted clearly didn''t meet her requirements yet for Qin Hanyue''s munitions factory, so she simply took matters into her own hands.


    Having something to do also made Qiao Ying more patient.


    Not seeing Qiao Ying and wanting to avoid shing with Ye Si, Qin Hanyue also waited quietly in his room¡ª


    Taking the opportunity to handle thepany''s backlogged business while also making himself wait not so anxiously.


    After not seeing Qiao Ying for four or five days since she had been eating meals in her room, Qin Hanyue couldn''t stand it and sent her a video call invite.


    He waited for quite a while. Qin Hanyue thought she wouldn''t answer, afraid of disturbing her, and was about to hang up when the video connected.


    Qiao Ying''s small, haggard face after pulling an all-nighter appeared on the screen. She fixed the phone to one side, nced at Qin Hanyue on the phone screen, then continued with what she was doing, not speaking to Qin Hanyue.


    Qin Hanyue also didn''t make a sound. He erged the small window where Qiao Ying was in the upper right corner, watched her for a while holding his phone, then also fixed his phone to one side and continued busying himself with work.


    The two apanied each other being busy with their own matters across the screen.


    Qiao Ying was preparing to take the initiative to attack once her injuries hadpletely healed, but how could Dark Shadow possibly wait for her to hide her capabilities and bide her time?


    Dark Shadow made the first move.


    This was something Qiao Ying had anticipated, and their methods were also what she had anticipated but was unable to prevent¡ª


    Early in the morning, Qin Hanyue, holding his phone, forcibly broke through the checkpoint after receiving a message from Shangguan Qingmu. He faced the muzzles of Ye Si''s men at the stairwell, and Qin Hanyue took out a pistol and directly put the muzzle against one person''s head. The bullet was loaded; his momentum was intimidating.


    The two guards hesitated for a moment. By then, Qin Hanyue had already swiftly gone upstairs.


    "Qiao Yi has disappeared." were the first words out of Qin Hanyue''s mouth when he opened Qiao Ying''s door and saw her.


    In the living room, Qiao Ying was sitting on the floor before the coffee table, the floor and tabletop piled high with things, the room full of the smell of sulfur, saltpeter, charcoal.


    Qiao Ying, who had been busy all night, was just about to rest. She looked toward Qin Hanyue, who had pushed the door open and entered.


    Qin Hanyue: "Capital University surveince is normal. Xiao Yi walked out of school on his own and deliberately avoided Shangguan Qingmu''s people. He can''t be contacted now."


    During this time, Shangguan Qingmu had sent soldiers to secretly protect Qiao Yi near Capital University, afraid Dark Shadow''s people would sneak into the school disguised as students and harm Qiao Yi. Shangguan Qingmu had also ordered people under him to disguise themselves as Capital University security guards¡ªthis allowed them to protect up close without causing unnecessary panic.


    Instructor Hou had also enthusiastically volunteered, lowering his own status to serve as the security captain.


    This was to repay a debt they owed Qiao Ying.


    Even Qiao Yi''s three roommates had been reced with three young soldiers posing as exchange students to apany Qiao Yi to and from school.


    There was even a Sack hidden in the four-person dorm.


    Dark Shadow had been looking for an opportunity to make a move against Qiao Yi, using this to restrain Qiao Ying. But Qiao Yi was surrounded by Shangguan Qingmu''s people, and they didn''t want to oppose the military. Capital University was also not a ce they could take action, so they hadn''t found a suitable opportunity all along. Yet this time, Qiao Yi had taken the initiative to leave school.


    And avoided everyone.


    Qiao Ying didn''t show the slightest panic. She reminded Qin Hanyue to watch out for the dangerous goods at his feet, then pointed at theputer not far away among the messy floor: "Theputer."


    Qin Hanyue stepped over in a few strides to help bring it to her.


    Knowing Dark Shadow inside and out, Qiao Ying directly hacked into Qiao Yi''s phone.


    Qiao Yi''s phone had clearly been taken over. Dark Shadow had spent time breaking through the firewall she had set up and hacked Qiao Yi''s phone.


    After some operations, Qiao Ying sessfully discovered the reason why Qiao Yi had taken the initiative to leave Capital University¡ªQiao Yi''s phone had received a video.


    A video of Li Lilian and Qiao Lingling being kidnapped, along with a message for Qiao Yi to obediently listen and do as they instructed. If he dared y tricks or let anyone else know, Li Lilian and her daughter would be immediately killed.


    The threat to Li Lilian and Qiao Lingling''s lives couldn''t coerce Qiao Ying, but it could coerce Qiao Yi.


    Qiao Ying had always been clear that if Dark Shadow wanted to make a move against those close to her, she had no way of keeping them by her side at all times to prevent it¡ªwhether it was the helpless Qiao Yi or the capable Sack Baixiao.


    Kidnapping Li Lilian and Qiao Lingling to control Qiao Yi, then using Qiao Yi to threaten her was the simplest tactic.


    They hadn''t gone after Qiao¡¯s father because Qin Hanyue had sent more people to protect Qiao¡¯s father''s safety. Li Lilian''s side was rtively less protected, making it very suitable to take action.


    And Qin Hanyue still hadn''t received any news from his subordinates, which meant the agents he had sent to protect Li Lilian and her daughter had already been killed by Dark Shadow.


    In the end, Qiao Ying was still held back because of the Qiao family.


    Qiao Ying pinpointed the location of Qiao Yi''s phone and discovered it had been discarded on awn inside Capital University campus.


    Completely uncontactable.


    Qin Hanyue: "I''ll send people to blockade the whole city immediately."


    In the capital city, the south school gate was closest to theputer department and guarded by Instructor Hou.


    Yet at this moment, Qiao Yi took panicked steps, following the kidnappers'' demands by choosing to leave school from the opposite north school gate instead.


    Qiao Yi crossed the road. Anxious and uneasy, he continued walking forward.


    In the distance, a silver-white van was parked there, the people inside watching the approaching Qiao Yi closely.


    Qiao Yi also saw the van.


    His footsteps slowed. He started to hesitate, wavering over whether to run back to school and contact Qiao Ying and Qin Hanyue or not.


    This thought was strangled by Qiao Yi in a sh.


    He didn''t dare gamble with his mother and Qiao Lingling''s lives.


    On the other side, Instructor Hou, dressed in a security uniform, was frantically sprinting toward the north school gate while responding to Qiao Ying on the phone: ¡°I¡¯m heading to the north school gate.¡±


    ¡°Hey, ssmate. What are you doing out of school at this time?¡± A male voice suddenly rang out, calling for Qiao Yi to stop.


    Qiao Yi, nerves already stretched taut, was so frightened by the two suddenly materialized ssmates that the muscles in his face even convulsed.


    His already pale face grew even more ashen.


    ¡°ssmate, are you alright? Why does yourplexion look so bad? Are you not feeling well? Should we take you to the hospital?¡±


    Qiao Yi: ¡°...No need, I¡¯m fine.¡±

 Chapter 325: JOKER’s Video; Night:" Die Together.

    <h4>Chapter 325</h4>


    ¡°I failed to catch Qiao Yi, but I caught someone else who is also very important to Qiao Ying,¡± Xiao Yi reported to the leader of Shadow Organization on the screen: ¡°Please allow me to bring this person back.¡±


    JOKER: ¡°Bring them here.¡±


    Xiao Yi: ¡°Yes.¡±


    Qiao Ying suddenly received a video call invitation from an unknown number, clearly a hacker¡¯s doing. But their skills were inferior and could not break through her firewall to force a video call.


    Qiao Ying tapped to ept the call.


    JOKER¡¯s face covered by scrambled code appeared on the screen. ¡°We meet again,¡± the distorted voice said.


    JOKER looked Qiao Ying up and down: ¡°You seem to have recovered well, how disappointing.¡±


    Ye Si was about to step forward to deal with this leader of Shadow Organization. Qiao Ying stopped him with a wave of her hand.


    Without wasting words, Qiao Ying asked directly: ¡°Should Ie find you, or will youe get me?¡±


    JOKER: ¡°Pnd, Nigeria, New Delhi, Canberra. Care to guess where I''ve hidden them?¡±


    Qiao Ying outside the screen remained expressionless.


    JOKER: ¡°I¡¯m easy to deal with. I¡¯ll allow your three friends there to rescue them.¡±


    Clearly trying to get rid of Ye Si, Cheng Jinyan and Qin Hanyue.


    Three hostages across four countries, scattered wide enough.


    What a sly old fox.


    Qiao Ying smiled coldly with scorn: ¡°Tough words from an old coward afraid to get his hands dirty.¡±


    Isn¡¯t he afraid she would bring Cheng Jinyan and the others to attack together, hence this little scheme?


    JOKER: ¡°From the way you talk to the way you handle things, you two are so alike. I look forward to officially meeting you more and more.¡±


    ¡°I''m giving your friends one week. If they don''t show up in a week, I''ll kill all three.¡±


    ¡°If you say these three don''t threaten you, I can always catch someone who does. I have plenty of patience to y games with you.¡±


    ¡°For old time''s sake, let me remind you about the one you care for most. Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll take good care of him here.¡±


    ¡°Remember toe alone. If I find out you broughtpany, I guarantee he will suffer a fate worse than Blood Shadow.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re so smart and know her so well, finding me shouldn¡¯t be difficult for you.¡±


    ¡°After crossing paths for so long, it¡¯s time we met properly.¡±


    ¡°Oh right, I have an old friend of yours here that I bet you¡¯re dying to see. I look forward to witnessing your reunion.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll be waiting for you.¡±


    The video cut off and JOKER disappeared from the screen.


    An ¡°old friend¡±: everyone present knew exactly who he was talking about.


    Ye Si said firmly to Qiao Ying: ¡°I forbid you to take suicidal risks to rescue those insignificant nobodies.¡±


    Qiao Ying didn¡¯t respond, only said: ¡°It¡¯s a long journey with only a week''s time. Get prepared.¡±


    Ye Si could hardly believe it. ¡°You want us to rescue them?¡±


    Qiao Ying replied: ¡°Whether to rescue them or not, it¡¯s time to end this.¡±


    Ye Si: ¡°Then at least wait until you and I have recovered from our injuries.¡±


    With grave look, Qin Hanyue asked her: ¡°Are you truly going by yourself?¡±


    Qiao Ying met his eyes. ¡°Do you have a better idea? This day woulde sooner orter.¡±


    Ye Si had a dark expression on his face. ¡°I won''t agree for you to go on a suicide mission. I''m not leaving you to go save those bastards I don''t even know.¡±


    ¡°I never tolerated intimidation in my life. That old creep sure has a contagious sense of humor trying to threaten me with three deadbeats.¡±


    Qiao Ying said: ¡°You¡¯re still injured. You don¡¯t have to go; I¡¯ll arrange for others.¡±


    Ye Si¡¯s agitated response: ¡°Are you trying to piss me off? Going there alone, do you expect toe back alive? It¡¯s suicide!¡±


    Qiao Ying stated with certainty: ¡°I will.¡±


    Ye Si eximed anxiously: ¡°You WILL?! They have alreadyid massive traps all over waiting for you to go die. Don¡¯t be so full of yourself!¡±


    Cheng Jinyan agreed: ¡°I also disagree with this suicidal mission. Yes, we have a blood debt that must be settled with them. But with things as they are, it¡¯s very difficult to slowly wear them down like before. At least wait until you¡¯ve fully recovered then we can wage an all out war with them.¡±


    Qiao Ying remained silent.


    Seeing her attitude, Ye Si stopped trying to persuade her. ¡°Fine, set on dying huh? I¡¯m going with you. If we die, we die together.¡±


    Having worked throughst night without rest, plus this series of incidents with them, then hours of directing an intensive surgery, Qiao Ying felt irritated, disturbed by the leader of Shadow Organization.


    Qin Hanyue, who had stayed quiet all this time, spoke up: ¡°Have you contacted Moon Shadow? If we can get inside help from Shadow Organization, with a good long term strategy, perhaps this battle may stand some chance.¡±


    He knew Qiao Ying would definitely rescue Sachs regardless, even marching to certain death, even with no hope of winning.


    This had already happened before right?


    She took that risk and lost her sight for Sachs.


    If she feared death and didn¡¯t go, that wouldn¡¯t be her.


    So, knowing he couldn¡¯t persuade her, Qin Hanyue remained the calmest. Rather than futilely trying to stop her, he thought how to keep her alive.


    Hearing this, Qiao Ying turned to him with a smile, clearly thinking along the same lines already.


    Qin Hanyue told her: ¡°You didn¡¯t sleepst night right? Rest first, once you¡¯re awake, we can strategize at length.¡±


    After washing up, Qiao Ying went straight to bed after lunch.


    Waking up that evening to a call, it was Qiao Yi now awake and calling for video.


    She assured him: ¡°Focus on healing, tell Instructor Hou anything you need. I¡¯ll rescue them back.¡±


    Qiao Yi felt extremely guilty about Huo Chengdong¡¯s injuries.


    Qiao Yingforted him: ¡°Huo Chengdong is fine now, don¡¯t worry.¡±


    Qiao Ying told him: ¡°They¡¯re your rtives, it¡¯s understandable that you worried for their safety. They went after me, the cause originates from me, my involvement implicated you. You have no part in this.¡±


    Qiao Yi asked: ¡°Will you be in danger?¡±


    Qiao Ying smiled and assured confidently: ¡°I¡¯ll be fine with your big brother Qin protecting me.¡±


    Qiao Yi wondered: ¡°Is big brother Qin stronger than them?¡±


    Qiao Ying smiled. ¡°Do you even need to ask?¡±


    Still worried, Qiao Yi said: ¡°Mom and the others too, will they...?¡± Cruel as Li Lilian had been, she was still his birth mother, how could he not care at all.


    Qiao Ying promised: ¡°I will get them back.¡±


    After reassuring Qiao Yi, Qiao Yingy in bed lost in thoughts.


    Later, she got up, out to the living room sitting on the floor at the desk, continuing work on that unfinished bomb.


    Two whole days passed in a sh.


    Ye Si and Cheng Jinyan were all on the verge of crazy worry while Qin Hanyue was losing his cool too. Only then did Qiao Ying finally call them to discuss counter strategy.


    All three came up showing matching ck eye circles.


    The Xu brothers were also called over.


    A world mapy spread open on the table.


    ¡°I know where their bases are in Pnd, Canberra and Nigeria. May need some time to locate the one in New Delhi though.¡± Qiao Ying had just finished speaking when an encrypted message came to her phone.


    Checking, it was from Moon Shadow.


    After viewing the message, Qiao Ying said: ¡°Now I know where it is.¡±

 Chapter 326: Huo Chengdong: "Shadow sister, my car..."; Separate departure

    <h4>Chapter 326</h4>


    <Qiao Ying> told them the exact locations of these bases and asked them to go over directly with their people and lie in ambush there.


    <Cheng Jinyan> and <Nigeria> had sent people with weapons there a while ago, lying in wait for <Qiao Ying> to recover before letting them take action, blowing up as many <Dark Shadow> bases as possible to severely weaken <Dark Shadow>''s power and leave the <Dark Shadow> leader with nowhere to hide when the time came.


    Although they were passive now, these preparations had not been in vain.


    The exact location of the "Gate of Death" had also been found out.


    There were several other bases they had their eyes on. Whether or not the people could be rescued in the end, whether she could make it out alive or not, <Qiao Ying> didn''t want to let <Dark Shadow> off easily - every base destroyed would be one less burden on their backs.


    <Qiao Ying> said to <Cheng Jinyan>, "New Delhi is in your hands."


    <Qiao Ying>: "<Ye Si>, go to <Nigeria>."


    Then she turned to the <Xu> brothers: "Please go to <Canberra>, there will be people there to meet you."


    "Qin Hanyue, Pnd," she said finally, looking at <Qin Hanyue>.


    No matter what <Qiao Ying> said, <Ye Si> simply didn''t want to go rescue those unrted people.


    But <Qiao Ying> had made it very clear that this wasn''t just about rescuing people, <Dark Shadow> had to be destroyed too.


    <Qiao Ying> marked all the big and small <Dark Shadow> bases she and <Moon Shadow> knew of on the map, detailing their exact locations and informing them about the situation in each base.


    <Qiao Ying>: "Regardless of whether the people can be rescued or not, whether I live or die in the end, please help me blow up as many bases as you can five days from now."


    They probably wouldn''t be able to destroy all of <Dark Shadow>''s bases, which was a great pity, but if she could kill JOKER, everything would fall apart.


    Unless absolutely necessary, <Dark Shadow> wouldn''t make a move on <Ye Si>, <Cheng Jinyan> and <Qin Hanyue>. <Dark Shadow> only wanted them out of the way, which put <Qiao Ying> a little more at ease about their safety.


    <Qiao Ying> made all the arrangements that night.


    Early next morning, the <Xu> brothers set off first.


    <Cheng Jinyan> was also getting ready to leave.


    He held <Qiao Ying> in his arms. "Me and <Ye Si> have lost you once already. Don''t let there be a second time."


    "<Qin Hanyue> said he''d treat me to drinks at his wedding, I didn''t really want to go at first, but now I do."


    <Qiao Ying>: "He sure talks big. Didn''t you hit him for it?"


    <Cheng Jinyan>ughed. "I was going to make a move but he said something even more outrageous. I was afraid <Ye Si> would hear us and shoot him dead."


    <Qiao Ying>: "Even more outrageous? What did he say?"


    <Cheng Jinyan>: "I''ll tell you after we''ve dealt with <Dark Shadow>."


    <Qiao Ying>: "Be careful."


    <Cheng Jinyan>: "I''ve already talked it over with <Ye Si>. If you put in a few good words for me, he''ll listen."


    He patted her gently on the back. "Take care."


    <Qiao Ying> didn''t go looking for <Ye Si>. She stayed in her room untilte at night when there were less than four days left before the deadline set by the <Dark Shadow> leader. <Ye Si>, who seemed to be silently protesting by not leaving his room, took the initiative toe looking for her.


    <Qin Hanyue> happened toe upstairs at that moment and ran right into <Ye Si> on his way to see <Qiao Ying>.


    The two men''s gazes shed silently in the corridor.


    <Ye Si> went into <Qiao Ying>''s room.


    <Qin Hanyue> headed back downstairs to wait in the living room.


    <Ye Si> was the hardest one to persuade. He wouldn''t bend no matter how hard or soft the approach, and usually listened to everything <Qiao Ying> said. But this time, it clearly wouldn''t be so easy to talk him round.


    No one knew what <Qiao Ying> said to him, but she somehow managed to get him to agree in the end.


    Not long after <Ye Si> left, <Qiao Ying> received a video call from <Huo Chengdong>.


    <Huo Chengdong> had just been moved from the ICU to a regr ward after regaining consciousness less than 10 hours ago.


    In the video, <Huo Chengdong> was lying in a luxurious hospital room with injuries on his face, his surgically treated head wrapped in gauze, one leg in a ster cast while the other leg, swathed in bandages, was held up high. Both his hands were also injured. <Huo Jingyue> was holding up the phone for him.


    As soon as <Huo Chengdong> saw <Qiao Ying>, he started wailing in a hoarse voice, "Sis Qiao...my car..."


    <Huo Chengdong> was trying his best to keep a straight face so as not to hurt himself by making any big expressions and exacerbate his injuries.


    <Qiao Ying>: "I''ll get you a new one."


    <Huo Chengdong>: "I don''t want any other car, I want the Koenigsegg."


    <Qiao Ying>: "I''ll find one just like it."


    <Huo Chengdong>: "Okay then."


    <Huo Chengdong>: "Sis Qiao, where are you now? Your cheap mom and sister got kidnapped. You''re not gonna go rescue them, are you?"


    "Don''t go. Just report it to the police. If that doesn''t work, get <Qin Hanyue> to go look for them." If it wasn''t <Joe Yi>''s birth mom and sister, <Huo Chengdong> wouldn''t even suggest sending <Qin Hanyue>.


    "It''d be so not worth it if something happened to you because of those two. You can make it up to little brother in the future."


    <Huo Chengdong> babbled on at the screen, suddenly scrutinizing his own image. "How did I get so ugly?"


    <Huo Chengdong>''s expression was pained.


    He looked ready to cry at how ugly he found himself.


    "All my hair is gone, shaved clean off. How am I supposed to show my face looking like this? I have wounds on my face too. I''m not going to be disfigured, am I?"


    "Sis Qiao, tell me who those people are. I''ll send my men to capture them alive and cripple them! How dare they crash into me and leave me like this!"


    His sister <Huo Jingyue> was uncharacteristically gentle. "Your hair will grow back and if you''re disfigured we can fix it. I''ll find the best doctors for you."


    But herfort didn''tfort him one bit.


    <Qiao Ying>: "You look fine."


    <Huo Jingyue> turned the phone around and asked, "<Joe>, Grandpa asked me to ask if you know who those people were."


    As the sole heir to the <Huo> family, <Huo Chengdong> was doted on by Grandpa <Huo> despite the asional scoldings and beatings. With his precious grandson injured like this, Grandpa <Huo> had no intention of letting the perpetrators off even if they hadn''t been targeting <Huo Chengdong>.


    <Qiao Ying>: "I''ll avenge <Huo Chengdong> myself so he didn''t get hurt for nothing. Please don''t trouble the <Huo> family to take action."


    Finally, <Qiao Ying> said to <Huo Chengdong>, "Little Master <Huo>, thank you for helping my brother."


    <Huo Chengdong>: "Don''t be so formal with me, Sis Qiao... I''m suffering enough as it is..."


    <Qiao Ying> smiled.


    After 9pm, <Qin Hanyue> walked in, followed by a robot.


    As <Qiao Ying> turned around, <Qin Hanyue> pulled her into his arms.


    <Qiao Ying>: "Leaving now?"


    <Qin Hanyue>: "Yes."


    <Qiao Ying>: "Anyst words?"


    <Qin Hanyue>: "Lots. I''ll tell you when you get back."


    <Qiao Ying>: "Suit yourself."


    <Qin Hanyue>: "Will you reassure me with a few words?"


    <Qiao Ying>, being uncharacteristically obliging, said, "Since you want to hear it so much, I''ll say something."


    <Qin Hanyue>: "I''m listening."


    Words offort flowed readily from <Qiao Ying>''s lips. "I promise I''lle back alive for you to see me in person, and not as a corpse."


    <Qin Hanyue> smiled, somewhat disdainfully. "That didn''t sound sincere at all." But he was still somewhat reassured. "But it did make me feel more at ease."


    He continued, "Are you going to keep your hands in your pockets and not hug me back?"


    <Qiao Ying>: "So troublesome."


    But her hands dide out to hug him back, and they held each other for a long time, reluctant to let go of this final intimacy.


    <Qin Hanyue> nestled his face into the crook of her neck and whispered in her ear, "Do you still remember what I said about my mother asking someone to read my fortune?"


    <Qiao Ying> teased him, "Is Mr. <Qin> going to ask someone to interpret my horoscope?"


    <Qin Hanyue>: "My mother firmly believes in these things, especially after meeting you." <Miss Joe> had better not disappoint the olddy." You still owe my parents a meal. You promised."


    <Qiao Ying> smiled slightly. Her agreement came readily.


    Having obtained her promise, <Qin Hanyue> reluctantly let her go.


    <Qiao Ying> patted the robot''s head and said to <Qin Hanyue>, "I''ll wait for you toe find me."


    <Qin Hanyue>''s gaze was resolute. "I definitely will find you."


    <Qiao Ying> also told the robot, "Keep an eye on him for me and don''t let him run around recklessly."


    Robot: "Understood, wifey."


    <Qin Hanyue>: "I''m leaving first then. Let me know when you set off."


    <Qiao Ying>: "Okay."


    <Qin Hanyue> took onest lingering look at her, then left with the robot. He took two steps backwards, his eyes full of reluctance and worry.


    She stood there watching him.


    He bowed his head slightly, turned around, and walked out.


    Suddenly <Qiao Ying> called out, "<Qin Hanyue>!"


    <Qin Hanyue> turned back to find her already in his arms.


    He immediately wrapped his arms tightly around her and lowered his head to respond to her kiss.

 Chapter 328: Moon Shadow: "I want to live"; "Iris Recognition Success"; Strange phenomenon"

    <h4>Chapter 328</h4>


    Sword Shadow and Green Shadow regarded his words with skepticism.


    Moon Shadow took two steps forward and said to the two, "Whether it is true or false, won''t we know by going to take a look?"


    Sword Shadow pointed his long sword and said sternly, "You two can''t go past."


    Seeing this, Moon Shadow did not bother to waste words with them. He said to Qiao Ying, "You go first. Leave this ce to me and save your strength."


    Sword Shadow: "Given your current state, do you think you can stop us?"


    Moon Shadow staked it all: "I want to live, so I will definitely do my best." He was not helping Qiao Ying, but saving himself.


    Qiao Ying nced at him and did not hesitate too much. She resolutely took two steps back and left by another path.


    Green Shadow''s footsteps moved and she was about to give chase, but Moon Shadow blocked her way with his body: "Kill me first before going after her, it won''t be toote."


    Green Shadow looked at the injured, breathing ragged Moon Shadow.


    "Can''t you grant me this small request after our encounter?"


    The running Qiao Ying heard fighting sounds behind her.


    Qiao Ying took many twists and turns in the maze-like castle before finally circling back to the original route. Her light footsteps were almost inaudible.


    The dome of the castle was towering high, and the tiny Qiao Ying below waspletely unable to contend against it.


    At the end of the corridor was an enormous oil painting.


    The style of the painting was bizarre and intricate in its details, like an opened, gaping abyss ©¤ it was the entrance to the underground castle.


    And guarding the entrance was Meihua Q.


    The two met at this narrow passage.


    "We meet again," Meihua Q looked at Qiao Ying and let out a harshugh, the hatred in his eyes for Qiao Ying reaching its peak.


    The weapon on Meihua Q''s wrist was ready to strike.


    He gritted his teeth and hated: "You burned my nurturing chamber, killed my clones, destroyed my painstaking work over the years. All this time, even in my dreams, I was thinking of killing you."


    He couldn''t wait to settle this score with her first before letting her get to JOKER.


    Qiao Ying looked at the almost frenzied Meihua Q: "Since you like those clones so much, I''ll send you down to see them."


    The muscles on Meihua Q''s face twitched neurotically: "Little brat spewing nonsense, I want to see how long you can remain arrogant."


    "I will cut off your limbs and keep you in a vessel as an experiment subject, letting you beg for life yet unable to die!"


    The moment his words fell, the chains on Meihua Q''s wrists came alive like silver snakes. With a flick of his wrists, the silver snakes deftly maneuvered in midair. The de at the end made a beeline for Qiao Ying''s throat. One strike would end Qiao Ying''s life on the spot.


    The person watching the screen quietly enjoyed this fight. Those previous assassins didn''t even make Qiao Ying use her full strength.


    Now, fighting Meihua Q, Qiao Ying had to go all out.


    JOKER watched for a while before falling into thought.


    Then he suddenly said, "If the two of you fight, who will win and who will lose?" He was speaking to the girl beside him.


    The girl looked towards the screen at the girl whose skill matched hers...


    JOKER casually remarked: "She''s hurt."


    On screen, Qiao Ying''s entire arm was tightly wrapped by the chains. The chains were like thorny vines with dense barbs along them. Her sleeve quickly filled with countless drops of blood that spread out. The blood quickly pooled and dripped down drop by drop.


    Meihua Q continued to tighten the chains, almost wishing to shred her entire arm into pieces.


    Qiao Ying tugged at the chains whilepeting in strength with him. Blood flowed from her clenched fingers. Suddenly, she rxed her grip and released the chains. Her arm was almost chopped into pieces by the returning force, but right before thest second, she lunged forward.


    She had to get rid of him quickly, otherwise when the other two, Green Shadow and Sword Shadow, caught up, she would only have death awaiting her.


    Caught off guard by the returning force, Meihua Q staggered back two steps. By the time he steadied himself, Qiao Ying was already before him.


    JOKER: "Old Q let his guard down."


    On screen, the hatred-muddled Meihua Q, intent only on torturing Qiao Ying to vent his anger, was pressed by Qiao Ying and his head smashed against the huge oil painting.


    Blood sprayed.


    Adding to the already bizarre painting style was an extra hint of eeriness.


    Qiao Ying finished him off decisively.


    Meihua Q eximed in fright: "You can''t kill me. Without me, you can''t open this..." door.


    The dagger pierced his fragile neck, trapping his remaining words in his throat. Meihua Q copsed on the ground, eyes wide open and full of unwillingness as he red.


    Qiao Ying''s footsteps faltered slightly before she quickly steadied herself. She slowly raised her head to look towards the pinhole camera above the oil painting, meeting JOKER''s gaze across the screen.


    There was no canvas. The entire oil painting was painted directly on the wall, or rather, it was actually a hidden elevator wall.


    She groped on the painting for a bit. A recess appeared in the middle where the opened abyss was.


    An electronic scanner emerged.


    Qiao Ying went right up to it.


    The mechanical voice sounded: [Iris recognition sessful]


    JOKER finally reacted a little as he watched Qiao Ying step into the elevator. This reaction was much bigger than when he personally witnessed Meihua Q''s miserable death earlier.


    He was not surprised that Qiao Ying knew where the entrance was and how to open the door. From her familiarity with the castle, he knew Blood Shadow must have told her everything.


    He just assumed Qiao Ying would have used Meihua Q''s iris.


    Did Blood Shadow give her own iris to Qiao Ying? When did she start preparing all this?


    Aside from being the assassin secretly nurtured by Blood Shadow and having Blood Shadow''s genes imnted, what was the third possibility for Qiao Ying''s identity?


    Thinking of something, JOKER involuntarily turned to look at the girl two steps away from him...


    The elevator door opened and Qiao Ying appeared in the hallway where she had fought with Meihua Q earlier.


    Behind her, the elevator door slowly closed. The oil painting merged back into one painting. Strangely, there was no blood on the door.


    There was also no corpse of Meihua Q on the ground, and no traces of the earlier fight. The blood that dripped from her arm had also vanished without a trace.


    The floor was spotless like it was renewed. If not for the remaining blood and wounds on her arm, she would have thought the earlier life-and-death battle with Meihua Q was imagined.


    Yet Qiao Ying did not find any of this strange at all.


    After much difficultying from the front hall of the castle to here, she now retraced her steps and walked towards the front hall.


    All was peaceful along the way.


    This ce ©¤ Moon Shadow and Sword Shadow should have been fighting Green Shadow here, but there was no sign of them at all.


    Qiao Ying continued towards the front hall.


    Here ©¤ there should have been six corpses, yet they had all vanished without a trace.


    All traces of her and Moon Shadow passing through here earlier were gone.


    At a corner, the wall here originally had a bloody palm print from Moon Shadow, yet of course it would not be here now.


    This was clearly the first floor of the castle, yet she had clearly taken the elevator down to the basement just now.


    The sounds of the waves and wind were much softer. The airflow here was not as good as earlier. All signs showed she had not returned to her original spot but had indeed gone underground.

 Chapter 329: JOKER: I look so good, but the old man is not lucky;

    <h4>Chapter 329</h4>


    The castle was so big that Qiao Ying, who had expended quite a bit of energy, felt a little tired from all the walking. Her steps were visibly heavier than before.


    She walked neither fast nor slow, recovering her strength as she went.


    Finally, she walked back to the front hall.


    Compared to before, there was now an extra chair in the middle of the front hall, as if specially prepared for her.


    Feeling a little tired, Qiao Ying went straight over and sat down on the chair. She tore off her bloodstained sleeve and nonchntly bandaged her sliced palm.


    Then she looked up, gazing straight ahead.


    The throne-like armchair was no longer empty but upied by someone.


    Not just one person.


    As the view panned out, the entire front hall was filled with people.


    This was the basement level of the castle, identical in every way to the above ground level, right down to the cement of objects.


    It was like a mirror image reflection.


    Yet a closer look upwards would reveal discrepancies. The lofty dome was merely an illusion created by the mirrored surface, and there was norge door here that led to the sea breeze when opened.


    Qiao Ying''s gaze shifted from the man on the throne to the young man in front of and to the right below him. The young man had a slender build and sharp, handsome features, around the same age as Qiao Ying.


    It was the fake Xiao Yi who had been poisoned but did not die.


    There were more than just these familiar faces. Beside JOKER there was also a girl, with soft yet intensely aggressive features.


    Herzy coolness and innate charm made her peerlessly beautiful.


    Qiao Ying was definitely most familiar with her out of everyone present, without a doubt.


    It was because of this girl that Sack had left the hospital in an almost crazed state, causing the already worried Qin Hanyue, Ye Si and the others to be even more anxious and concerned: she was Qiao Ying''s clone.


    Qiao Ying had not expected to be able to see her own body from a third-person perspective. It was quite novel.


    She looked the clone up and down, as if she could not get enough.


    Her wolf-like gaze made even the emotionless clone feel ufortable. If the clone was not female, she would definitely have been seen as a pervert.


    Tsk, she really is gorgeous~


    It¡¯s a pity Qin Hanyue is not here, otherwise he would have to take a good look at Qiao Ying''s own body no matter what. That unfortunate old man, if he had known her in his past life and dated her own body, he would have died a happy man.


    Qiao Ying waspletely rxed, as if she had returned home.


    Compared to the leader of the Dark Shadow surrounded by his dead soldiers, she looked more like the one on the throne, more like the owner of this castle.


    Qiao Ying¡¯s gaze returned to the man on the throne. His appearance was somewhat strange, not that he was ugly per se, just ordinary. He even gave off an amiable, kind-looking impression.


    Yet there was an indescribable awkwardness about him.


    If you had seen the Ace of Spades, King of Hearts, Queen of Clubs and Jack of Diamonds, you would understand why Qiao Ying said he looked strange.


    Because that man had the Queen of Club¡¯s brows and eyes, Ace of Spade¡¯s nose, Queen of Hearts¡¯ lips, and Jack of Diamonds¡¯ chin.


    His face was a patchwork of theirs.


    When Qiao Ying looked at him, she saw the deceased Queen of Clubs and the others. He had no blood rtions with the Queen of Clubs and the rest.


    The leader of Dark Shadow never revealed his true face to others. The two times Qiao Ying had seen him on screen, his face was either glitching orpletely ck.


    He was extremely cautious and bordering on paranoid.


    He had forced the Queen of Clubs four to graft his facial features onto their own faces, just so he could use them as scapegoats if necessary.


    Dark Shadow originally had another high-ranking member.


    He had shielded JOKER in this manner before being hunted down.


    Whenever Qiao Ying saw his face, she felt a little psychological difort. Fortunately they rarely appeared in front of her at the same time.


    JOKER: ¡°We finally meet.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°To be honest, I really don¡¯t want to see your face with other people¡¯s features.¡±


    Upon hearing this, JOKER regarded Qiao Ying with an even more profound gaze.


    That piercing look was as if he was seeing through this body that he had only seen a few times, towards another person more familiar to him.


    [To be honest, I really don¡¯t want to see Leader with other people''s features grafted on his face] Blood Shadow had said the exact same words to him before.


    In Dark Shadow, only Blood Shadow dared to be so blunt.


    JOKER amiably corrected her, ¡°You¡¯ve got it wrong. It¡¯s other people with my features.¡±


    Qiao Ying did not want to waste time chatting with him. ¡°Where are my people?¡±


    JOKER: ¡°So impatient. Don¡¯t you want to catch up first?¡±


    Qiao Ying remained expressionless. ¡°Catch up? Are we close?¡±


    JOKER: ¡°Not close? I see~¡±


    He acted somewhat disappointed, then looked towards Blood Shadow¡¯s clone and asked, ¡°If you¡¯re not familiar with me, are you familiar with her then?¡±


    Qiao Ying took a nce and asked, ¡°Just one?¡±


    JOKER: ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°At most eighty percent gic simrity, plus the innate defects of a clone, that can hardly be called an ace.¡±


    Qiao Ying had a faint smile at the corner of her lips.


    JOKER¡¯s expression changed slightly again.


    He had not expected Qiao Ying to know even this.


    Qiao Ying: ¡°No more? I thought there would at least be a clone army, at least a hundred Blood Shadows and a hundred Feng Yings. With just this line-up, you look rather shabby.¡±


    Those words were quite aggravating.


    Qiao Ying suddenly recalled something and sincerely apologized.


    ¡°Oh right, I forgot. Your clone army was burnt to death by me in their incubation chambers before they could be ¡®born¡¯. My bad.¡±


    Even more aggravating words.


    ¡°As their father, you must be quite upset, no?¡±


    JOKERughed. ¡°Yes I was upset, but look, I still have a child here.¡± He nced at Blood Shadow¡¯s clone.


    ¡°Whether it¡¯s Blood Shadow or her clone, she''s always been my favorite child.¡±


    At that moment, Qiao Ying¡¯s expression turned cold.


    The Blood Shadow clone then spoke, ¡°Father.¡±


    JOKER: ¡°Good girl.¡±


    This father-daughter disy made Qiao Ying nauseous.


    Qiao Ying sneered derisively, ¡°It seems the defects are far greater than I imagined.¡± Even Blood Shadow¡¯s clone would never address JOKER as Father.


    This showed the difference between them.


    JOKER: ¡°Yes there are defects, but your injuries aren¡¯t light either. It helps even out the gap in strength between you two. I expect it¡¯ll still be quite a sight when you fight.¡±


    He then said, ¡°Since you don¡¯t want to catch up, let¡¯s take a look at your friends then. I quite enjoy watching others catch up.¡±


    He pped his hands.


    Footsteps sounded and Sack was escorted out from the back hall.


    As if to spite Qiao Ying, JOKER also apologized, ¡°I promised I would treat him well. That was thoughtless of me. He was just too disobedient.¡±


    Qiao Ying looked over.


    Sack''s injuries did not seem much lighter than Yue Ying¡¯s. Given Sack¡¯s current state, the handcuffs restraining him were redundant since he had no capacity to act anyway.


    Qiao Ying then eyed the youth escorting Sack out.


    Calling him a youth was more apt: young, at most eighteen. He looked even younger due to his small build, like an underdeveloped fifteen or sixteen year old boy, with gloomy eyes.


    He resembled an autistic child, the youngest in Shadow Squadron.


    He looked harmless enough, yet his strength was second only to Feng Ying. He excelled with all kinds of cold steel weapons, even better at making firearms. Nicknamed the walking arsenal, he was a child prodigy killer: Flowing Shadow.


    A formidable opponent.

 Chapter 330: Sark: "You kill me"; The robotic Arm of the Stream.

    <h4>Chapter 330</h4>


    Sack dropped straight to the ground as Flowing Shadow''s hand loosened.


    The fall helped clear Sack''s hazy consciousness somewhat. Seeing Qiao Ying sitting there, he thought it was an illusion and croaked out with difficulty, "Boss..." Blood was dripping from his mouth.


    He struggled to turn his head, wanting to grasp his current situation and also seeming to be looking for something. Lying there with his face against the floor and blood smeared everywhere, he was stubbornly persistent.


    Through his tireless efforts he finally caught sight of a familiar figure. "....Boss."


    Sack was incredulous, instantly bing emotional. His reaction was far stronger than when he saw Qiao Ying, his eyes even turning red against his will.


    "Boss..."


    Other than the blood, he saw no one else in his eyes. He stared fixedly at the face, not daring to blink, afraid the person would disappear if he looked away for even a moment. Then he struggled to get up, without the use hands bound behind his back, he used his forehead to prop himself up.


    He had just risen slightly when he heavily smashed back to the ground.


    He quickly got back up again.


    He repeatedly went through these motions, but the one he was exerting all his effort to get close to just stood there and watched him coldly.


    Qiao Ying bit her teeth as she looked at Sack.


    "What a wonderful drama of old friends reuniting, it''s moved me to want to apud." JOKER said.


    "This subordinate of yours is truly loyal and righteous, no wonder you''d die for him time and again." His gaze turned to Qiao Ying.


    Sack finally struggled up from the floor on his knees.


    But before he could fully rise, Flowing Shadow kicked him back down. Right after, Flowing Shadow tried to stuff something in his mouth.


    Qiao Ying wanted to stop him but didn''t dare make any rash moves ¡ª this Flowing Shadow was too dangerous.


    Sack clenched his teeth tightly, refusing to open his mouth. In the end, Flowing Shadow pried his jaw open to forcibly feed him the pill.


    Qiao Ying''s expression was icy cold. "What did you feed him?"


    Flowing Shadow straightened up. "Medicine to quiet him down a bit."


    JOKER said, "Don''t be nervous, it''s not poison."


    His tone suddenly shifted. "But I''ve hidden other nice things in his stomach. "


    He checked the time. "Fifteen minutes. If you can defeat her in fifteen minutes I''ll give you time to take it out for him."


    "If you can''t, after time is up you''ll get to watch him sted into a pile of flesh and blood with your own eyes. By then even I won''t be able to help you."


    Qiao Ying''s gloomy eyes seemed to drip shards of ice. Her hands tightly clenched out of sight and the urge to kill caused her face to slightly distort.


    He said benevolently to the clone, "Go my child, kill her for your father. Kill her and you''ll be unique."


    The clone acknowledged the order.


    Stepping forward two paces thenunching from the ground in a leap.


    JOKER urged, "Why not make a move? Let me remind you, if you want to save him you only have ten minutes at most."


    He checked the time again. "You have nine minutes left."


    He was already eager to watch the two fight.


    One whose strength was not inferior to Blood Shadow, her skills and movements identical to Blood Shadow''s; one a clone with eighty percent of Blood Shadow''s genes.


    One injured, one wed ¡ª it was bound to be thrilling.


    The clone struck first, rushing towards Qiao Ying in a lunge.


    Qiao Ying pped the armrest, using the leverage tounch herself upwards in a kick aimed right at her opponent, which was evaded. She pressed on seamlessly.


    The two instantly grappled.


    Their moves were like copy and paste, bothpletely anticipating the other''s next attack and easily neutralizing it.


    It looked as if they were watching themselves fight themselves.


    JOKER watched satisfied, reveling in the visual feast.


    But Sack was in endless pain. The two people he cared for most fighting was thest thing he wanted to see.


    He wanted to stop them but didn''t even have the strength to go forward.


    "Don''t fight..." Sack felt unprecedented helplessness.


    He prayed someone woulde to put an end to this ¡ª White Owl, Batman, even Qin Han Yue whom he had no liking for.


    He watched as they each took a kick from the other, spitting blood as they retreated several steps. Then they were at each other again.


    With no way to call for help, Sack copsed and despairingly yelled at Flowing Shadow, "Just kill me!"


    Flowing Shadow only looked at him coldly.


    Sack kept pleading, "I''m begging you, kill me ¡ª Stop fighting, stop fighting..." He looked again at Qiao Ying and the other person.


    The two both specialized in daggers and short des. At this time the sh of their weapons brought immense danger, the slightest carelessness would lead to blood spattering on site.


    It was thrilling to watch.


    But JOKER was somewhat unhappy.


    He realized Qiao Ying was not using her full strength.


    So he reminded, "You have five minutes left."


    As he wished, Qiao Ying''s attacks instantly became much sharper, forcing the clone back.


    JOKER''s expression returned to enjoyment as he continued spectating.


    His inner twisted desires were satisfied once more. JOKER felt as if he was watching two Blood Shadows fight, heating up his gaze.


    The desperate Sack copsed limply to the ground, ashen-faced. The impending tragedy made him beyond deste. Whether Qiao Ying or Blood Shadow died, it would be fatal for Sack.


    JOKER said, "Two minutes left."


    As JOKER''s words sounded, Qiao Ying was spurred on once more.


    Seeing signs Qiao Ying''s formation was on the verge of chaos, JOKER hooked his lips in a smile and continued, "One minute left."


    Ten minutes was already past.


    JOKER said, "Four final minutes left."


    JOKER: "Three minutes left."


    JOKER: "Two minutes left."


    Two minutes wasn''t nearly enough time to remove the bomb from Sack''s stomach.


    Qiao Ying''s moves grew increasingly vicious and fast, the short de in her hand almost too quick for the naked eye to catch. Only the continuous shing of des could be heard. The clone''s short de was sent flying.


    With eighty percent of Blood Shadow''s genes, it did sound terrifying. And the reality matched.


    But her opponent wasn''t anyone else. It was the genes'' origin.


    Even if Qiao Ying''s physique wasn''t as strong as her past self''s, to deal with her own clone, as long as she wanted, it could be crushing domination.


    As Qiao Ying kicked the clone back several meters, her short de in hand took advantage of the clone''s body as cover and fiercely shot towards JOKER on the throne!


    JOKER didn''t dodge or evade.


    The short de had yet to reach JOKER when Xiao Yi in front snatched it out of the air.


    The hall quieted.


    At that time, on the first floor of the castle ¡ª


    In front of the elevator door hidden behind the oil painting, the wide-eyed corpse of Q Meihua was suddenly dragged up from the floor. Someone forcibly used his iris to open the elevator door heading down to the underground level of the castle...


    JOKER and Qiao Ying''s icy stares locked. His tone t, "Looks like you''re set on dying here with him."


    Next,


    JOKER''s voice lowered, killing intent abruptly surfacing in his eyes, "Flowing Shadow, attack together."


    Flowing Shadow had been impatient for a while already. "Yes."


    He decisively moved to attack Qiao Ying, the clone also came forward to help after adjusting her state.


    The two jointly attacked the lone Qiao Ying.


    JOKER said, "Looks like it''ll be ending soon."


    Hemanded the two, "I want her alive."


    When Qiao Ying was tied up by Flowing Shadow for a moment, the clone took the chance to attack her vitals. This punch, ifnded, could cost Qiao Ying at least one third of herbat ability.


    Beset from front and back, Qiao Ying saw the clone''s fisting right for her from behind while Flowing Shadow in front suddenly ceased his attack. Qiao Ying slipped out from between them with a sh of her body, instantly moving to Flowing Shadow''s rear.


    The clone''s fist was caught by Flowing Shadow.


    Flowing Shadow''s eyes abruptly shifted. Next he raised his other hand, baring a mechanical arm, the silver-grey palm flickering coldly as the dexterous fingers nimbly opened, oozing lethal capacity.


    The next second, a shell fired from his palm, shooting towards JOKER on the throne with unstoppable momentum!

 Chapter 331: Fight Side by Side; Shoot to Kill; Joe Ying: "Boy, I’m your boss"

    <h4>Chapter 331</h4>


    Everything happened in the blink of an eye, catching people off guard.


    The clone instantly retracted its hand and quickly shed to the side.


    The bullet fired from the Shadow Flow''s mechanical hand carried devastating power. But the assassins of Dark Shadow were no ordinary people.


    Several vanguards rushed forward, using their own bodies to block the bullet, blown into pieces of corpses on the spot, with thick blood mist blocking the line of sight.


    As the smoke cleared, JOKER on the throne was unharmed.


    Only a few vanguards close by were affected.


    Shadow Flow irritably threw out a sentence: "Damn!"


    Missed.


    Qiao Ying, who had shed behind Shadow Flow, slowly turned around, her expressionless face staring at JOKER on the throne.


    There were sounds of footsteps, and Moon Shadow appeared as well.


    Covered all over in scars, he looked like he could hardly walk earlier, but now he seemed fine, stepping firmly and powerfully. Apart from the bloody clothes, he did not look like he had been tortured.


    Moon Shadow and Shadow Flow exchanged a nce.


    Reaching out to catch the dagger Shadow Flow threw over.


    Then he stood together with Shadow Flow and Qiao Ying.


    JOKER: "Shadow Flow, even you have betrayed Dark Shadow."


    There was anger in his eyes, but not much surprise.


    The rtionship between Shadow Flow and Moon Shadow was extraordinary. When Shadow Flow brought Moon Shadow to him and reported that Moon Shadow had defected to Qiao Ying after he handed Moon Shadow over to Shadow Flow for punishment to show his loyalty, he had doubted the authenticity.


    So he threw Moon Shadow to Shadow Flow to deal with, to test his loyalty.


    He didn''t expect it to be an act after all.


    Shadow Flow was the most talented after Blood Shadow. He had wanted to groom Shadow Flow to be his right-hand man, to take over Meihua Q''s position.


    Losing another general,


    JOKER''s aura turned terrifyingly cold.


    His icy gaze then looked towards Sack on the ground.


    Fifteen minutes had long passed, but the bomb sewn into Sack''s belly did not explode. Sack waspletely fine.


    Not only was he fine, Sack who had been brought here and forcibly fed drugs to deprive him of his mobility, at this moment actually regained his strength.


    Sack stood up.


    Sack was confused for a moment, but soon realized that what Shadow Flow had forced him to eat was not the drug that deprived him of his mobility like before, but something that restored his strength.


    With his sensory abilities regained, Sack was astonished to feel that his injuries did not hurt as much as they should.


    After Sack was caught, he had been restrained in a cage and tortured, and forcibly fed drugs during that time.


    While those drugs deprived him of his mobility, they also hypnotized his consciousness, making himpletely unaware of the severity of his injuries, until this moment.


    Seeing this, JOKER knew Sack''s injuries were also fake.


    They looked scary, but were actually just superficial wounds.


    Qiao Ying: "Surprised?"


    As Qin Han Yue had suggested, everything went as smoothly as possible. Not only did Shadow Flow sessfully be a mole for her in the Dark Shadow headquarters, he also logically brought Moon Shadow, who had already defected from Dark Shadow, back to the headquarters.


    JOKER sneered coldly: "I underestimated you."


    Qiao Ying slightly hooked up the corners of her mouth: "You realized it toote."


    JOKER looked at Moon Shadow and asked in a deep voice: "Where are Green Shadow and Sword Shadow?" One of the surveince screens had somehow already gone ck without him noticing while he was paying attention to the fight between Qiao Ying and Meihua Q.


    Moon Shadow: "If nothing unexpected happens, you won''t see them again for the rest of your life."


    Seeing this, JOKER knew Moon Shadow''s injuries were fake too.


    They looked frightening, but were just superficial wounds.


    Qiao Ying: "Surprised?"


    As Qin Han Yue suggested, everything went as smooth as possible. Not only did Shadow Flow sessfully be her inside man at the Dark Shadow headquarters, he also logically brought back Moon Shadow, who had already defected from Dark Shadow, to the headquarters.


    JOKER sneered coldly: "I underestimated you."


    Qiao Ying hooked up the corners of her mouth slightly: "You realized it toote."


    JOKER looked at Moon Shadow and asked deeply: "Where are Green Shadow and Sword Shadow?" One of the surveince screens somehow went dark without him noticing while he was focused on the fight between Qiao Ying and Plum Blossom Q.


    Moon Shadow: "If nothing unexpected happens, you won''t see them again for the rest of your life."


    Sack was stunned for a moment. Shadow Flow had alreadye over, easily unlocking the handcuffs on his wrists with his mechanical arm.


    And handed him a suitable weapon.


    Moon Shadow: "Shadow Flow, you deal with Blood Shadow with him."


    Him referring to Sack.


    Sack''s grip on the de tightened.


    Qiao Ying followed Moon Shadow''s words: "Leave her to you and Shadow Flow."


    JOKER: "Shadow Flow, I''ll give you onest chance. You should know that with just a few of you, no matter how many tricks up your sleeves, it''s impossible for you to escape."


    Shadow Flow: "Who do you take me for, a kid?"


    He then pointed at the neither human nor ghost Blood Shadow clone standing there and asked: "What is that thing?"


    JOKER: "......"


    Shadow Flow: "Can''t answer?"


    Shadow Flow spoke indifferently: "Anyway it''s death, dying with a bang instead of for nothing, why not."


    JOKER: "Daydreamer. I''ll see whose legs are faster, yours or my guns."


    He immediately ordered: "Kill them all without exception!"


    Obviously, JOKER did not want to lose another soldier.


    Qiao Ying was stronger than what he saw. Her strengthpletely overwhelmed Blood Shadow''s clone. Her losing control because of Sack''s chaos just now was an act. JOKER no longer had the patience now, only wanting to kill her quickly to eliminate future troubles.


    The assassins and death squads took out the guns on their bodies, pointing the muzzles at the four people.


    Shadow Flow took a step forward, unfolding his mechanical fist.


    "Try it." He said.


    JOKER gave the order: "Kill them!"


    A series of bullets cocking rang out uniformly. A gunfight was imminent. Facing so many dark muzzles, it was easy to imagine the miserable state the four people would end up in amidst the random shots.


    But the four of them did not dodge or evade.


    Seeing this, JOKER realized something.


    It was toote wanting to stop them.


    The assassins and death squads pulled their triggers one after another. Then there were consecutive muffled sts, apanied by miserable shrieks of pain.


    Their palms were blown into a bloody mess.


    As the weapons manager of Dark Shadow, Shadow Flow had ess rights. Although after he brought Moon Shadow back and was suspected by JOKER, his rights were temporarily revoked.


    But tampering with these people''s weapons was nothing difficult for Shadow Flow.


    Shadow Flow: "My turn."


    The cannonball in Shadow Flow''s palm fired as he spoke.


    After an explosive st, this life-and-death battle truly began.


    Moon Shadow and Shadow Flow joined hands against the Blood Shadow clone.


    Qiao Ying and Sack fought the death squads and assassins.


    Although these assassins and death squads were all more or less injured by the blown up guns and the cannonball Shadow Flow fired earlier.


    But these injuries were not fatal for them who had undergone inhuman training, plus there were too many of them.


    Although Qiao Ying was very powerful, facing so many enemies alone with injuries, she found it extremely difficult to get close to JOKER.


    In no time, she was bathed in blood.


    The weakest, Sack, was injured the most severely.


    The disparity in numbers between the two sides was simply too big.


    In JOKER''s eyes, instead of trying to escape, they were trying to kill him, basically seeking their own deaths.


    With the help of his bizarre movement technique and mechanical arms, Shadow Flow sessfully cooperated with Moon Shadow''s tacit understanding and beheaded the Blood Shadow clone.


    The moment Moon Shadow''s dagger slit the clone''s throat, Sack let out a hoarse, frantic shout: "Don''t!"


    He even tried to stop it.


    "Don''t kill her!"


    Shadow Flow clenched his mechanical fist, ignoring Sack''s roar, and delivered another fatal blow to the clone.


    Disregarding everything, Sack charged madly towards Blood Shadow like he had lost his mind.


    He rushed over in a few steps, nearly crashing to his knees in front of Blood Shadow, looking at that face covered in blood no longer showing any signs of life.


    Sackpletely copsed: "Boss, boss!" He did not even bother to dodge the enemies'' stabbing des.


    Qiao Ying finished off her opponent in front, quicklying to Sack''s side, fending off the sneak attacker against Sack, then grabbed Sack by one shoulder and forced him to look at her.


    Upon witnessing the nameless one being killed with his own eyes, Sack directly lost his senses.


    Qiao Ying''s eyes bloodshot, shouted angrily: "Boy! Take a good look, I''m your boss, she was just a clone!"


    As Sack looked into Qiao Ying''s eyes identical to the nameless one''s, his entire person calmed down in an instant.


    Sack looked at her: "......Boss."


    Clone? Clone? How could she be a clone?

 Chapter 332: Qin Hanyu arrived with a large number of helicopter gunships

    <h4>Chapter 332</h4>


    The cold light shed, and the dagger shot towards the two with lightning speed. Qiao Ying immediately used her own dagger to block it back. The sound of the de collision was loud and powerful.


    That person actually feinted, and more daggers appeared in his sleeves, stabbing towards the real target - Sack.


    The speed was too fast. Qiao Ying''s dagger had not turned back yet. Without thinking, she decisively used her own forearm to block it.


    The dagger pierced through Qiao Ying''s forearm, and the de tip was only two centimeters away from Sack''s eyeballs. A few drops of blood sshed onto Sack''s face.


    Sack was stunned.


    The next moment, he got up angrily, roaring as he mmed the assassin to the ground, and punched the assassin''s throat.


    The assassin spit out a mouthful of blood and died directly.


    But Sack hit him several more times before stopping.


    He turned his head to look at Qiao Ying, with confusion and panic in his eyes.


    Qiao Ying threw him a sentence: "Don''t panic!"


    She raised her de and cut off the hem of her dress swiftly, quickly wrapping the injured forearm a few circles, tying it neatly with one hand and mouth.


    Then she picked up her dagger and rejoined the battle.


    On this side, Flowing Shadow and Moon Shadow were already fighting fiercely with the assassins.


    The whole front hall was filled with the sounds of killing.


    As more and more corpses fell, the strength of the four was also consumed almostpletely, and their bodies were covered with wounds. Sack had almost no fighting capacity left, while there were still nearly half of the assassins in front of JOKER.


    Moon Shadow, covering the wound on her abdomen, could barely stand: "......We can''t keep fighting like this. We won''t get killed by their des, but their sea tactics will tire us to death."


    Flowing Shadow wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, breathing heavily: "It looks like we''re all going to die here today."


    Moon Shadow looked at him: "I won''t let you die."


    Flowing Shadow replied: "I''m not afraid."


    Moon Shadow looked up slightly: "I wonder how Green Shadow and Sword Shadow are doing."


    Green Shadow and Sword Shadow did not leave, but went to the castle''s control room. All the way there, it was also extremely dangerous.


    JOKER''s assassins and killers were not only those in front.


    There were many more in the castle.


    With just one order from JOKER, they would alle with their unbroken weapons and kill them like crushing ants: it would be that easy for JOKER.


    Moon Shadow told Green Shadow and the others that escaping is the priority when necessary.


    At this time, JOKER received a report from his subordinate. He said to Moon Shadow: "Want to know how Green Shadow and the others are doing?"


    He turned the screen in front of him towards Moon Shadow and the others.


    On the screen, Green Shadow was lying motionless in a pool of blood, not knowing whether he was dead or alive. Surrounding him were JOKER¡¯s people...


    JOKER: "Notify the people above toe down." He ordered Xiao Yi.


    Xiao Yi: "Yes."


    Xiao Yi took out his walkie-talkie and started issuing orders.


    JOKER''s cold eyes were as if looking down on ants: "Can''t even get close to me, yet daring to want to kill me."


    Qiao Ying counted the time: "It''s not difficult to get close to you, but apparently, I just want to buy some time."


    Flowing Shadow: "Your people should be here too, right?"


    Qiao Ying: "Of course."


    After Qiao Ying¡¯s words fell, after a while, urgent voices of the technical staff in the control room were heard from the Bluetooth headset on Xiao Yi''s ear.


    Xiao Yi immediately reported the situation: "Leader, arge number of armed helicopters are detected approaching here."


    In the headset, the urgent report from the control room staff was still continuing.


    JOKER reached out and took Xiao Yi''s headset.


    Just in time to hear the control room door being broken open by someone, followed by the death gurgles of technical staff getting their throats slit by the long sword - it was Sword Shadow.


    The control room instantly fell silent. Before their death, the technical staff had transmitted the surveince footage onto the screen in front of JOKER.


    Then,


    JOKER saw a huge fleet of helicopters swarming over like locusts, heading towards the castle.


    The sheer number of ck helicopters covering nearly half the sky reached a frightening effect that could block out the sun. The sound of the spinning des overwhelmed even the sound of the waves, with a ¡°ck cloud¡± pressing down from above.


    The armed helicopters were marked with God''s Army logo.


    In one of the helicopters -


    The robot said: "Coordinates locked."


    The robot then asked the man next to him: "Unable to determine wife''s location. Bombing blindly may injure the wife?"


    The man had a cold expression, with the corners of his mouth pursed tightly. It was Qin Hanyue, who was supposed to be in Pnd, but now appeared here leading God''s Army and ck Water''s elites in a magnificent show of force.


    Qin Hanyue looked at the extravagant castle below like a country of giants.


    The robot urged: "Hurry and make a decision."


    The locator signal on Qiao Ying was too weak. Even if the control room in the castle was destroyed, it would still be very difficult to locate her.


    Qin Hanyue stared tightly at the castle below and gave an order: "Act ording to the original n."


    Qin Hanyue did not go to Pnd. Halfway through the scheduled rest stop, he let Qin Yan, who was pre-arranged to meet him there, pretend to go to Pnd to deceive JOKER¡¯s spies. He then returned himself.


    Qiao Ying had told him toe with all the firepower of God¡¯s Army and ck Water at the agreed time and blow up this castle.


    Qiao Ying rejected their n to rush down and fight with JOKER¡¯s professional assassins. This was JOKER¡¯s headquarters, JOKER¡¯s territory. Rushing down, even if fully prepared, even with a numbers advantage, would definitely lead to mutually assured destruction.


    Qin Hanyue could only pray that, as Qiao Ying said, the underground part of the castle was very sturdy, and ordinary shells could not destroy it, while Qiao Ying was currently in the underground castle as calcted.


    Only then could she escape the bombing.


    This was the only chance to annihte JOKER in one fell swoop.


    Not daring to arbitrarily change the n and having no other choice, Qin Hanyue could only choose to believe in Qiao Ying, believe in her promise to protect herself.


    The robot immediately ryed Qin Hanyue¡¯s order: ¡°Target locked, ready to fire.¡±


    With the order given, countless shells were fired from the armed helicopters, falling likerge meteors, smashing into the top of the castle with unstoppable thunderous force.


    A huge explosion sounded.


    A corner of the castle was sted into fragments in an instant, and the assassins inside directly turned into ashes...


    The explosions on the ground also strongly affected the underground castle, making the entire structure shake.


    Facing the huge helicopter fleet and absolute firepower, JOKER had no choice but to abandon the castle and flee.


    He ordered the remaining assassins in a deep voice: "You stay behind, spare no effort to kill her for me."


    Apart from some anger, there was no panic on his face.


    Then he got up and left, instructing Xiao Yi who was with him: ¡°Notify all ground units to retreat immediately.¡±


    He didn¡¯t want his painstakingly built JOKER to perish here.


    Qiao Ying raised her de and went after the departing JOKER.


    The assassins obviously would not give her a chance to get close. They swarmed up to block Qiao Ying''s way.


    With the help of Flowing Shadow and Moon Shadow''s final round of firepower, Qiao Ying sessfully killed her way through a blood path.


    Before chasing after JOKER, Qiao Ying suddenly threw something to Flowing Shadow: "Flowing Shadow."

 Chapter 333: Xiao Yi: "I’ll kill You"

    <h4>Chapter 333</h4>


    Flowing shadow reached out and received a box.


    Upon opening it, he found two brand-new shells inside.


    He loaded the shells onto his mechanical arm, a perfect fit.


    Flowing shadow was astonished.


    His mechanical arm was essentially a mechanical cannon, and the shells he loaded were his own specially crafted ones that were incredibly difficult to produce. They couldn''t be found on the market, as they required specific materials.


    Apart from training, he spent most of his time working on this. The cost of a single shell was easily in the millions.


    While the ones Qiao Ying gave him were not as refined as the ones he made himself and appeared hastily assembled, the fact that he could use them already surprised him.


    Qiao Ying had spent the past few days in his room making bombs, preparing for Flowing Shadow''s mechanical arm.


    He also made some other explosives, storing them in the robot''s body for Qin Hanyue''s protection.


    After a relentless bombardment, the castle had been reduced to ruins. From the helicopter, they looked down upon the assassins fleeing in all directions from the castle, like ants.


    Concealed by the forest, the escaping assassins quickly disappeared into the ind...


    Qin Hanyue steadied himself and reassured himself that Qiao Ying was in the underground castle and would definitely escape through the secret passage. Hemanded all the helicopters tond.


    Bai Xiao, Fidel, and Bademan each led a team.


    - There are other secret passages in the underground castle.


    Not even the leaders of the Dark Shadow, let alone those old guys from Meihua Q, knew about them.


    Almost half of the castle had copsed, burying anyone who hadn''t managed to escape beneath rubble and corpses. The original exits were impossible to open.


    Even if Qiao Ying and the others managed to kill those death warriors, they couldn''t escape from the underground castle. Qiao Ying, trapped inside, was undoubtedly doomed.


    Killing Qiao Ying woulde at the cost of losing the Dark Shadow headquarters. The anger in the Dark Shadow leader''s heart was gradually building.


    In the underground castle, Moon Shadow and the others were being held back by death warriors.


    Moon Shadow: "Flowing Shadow, go help her."


    What Joker didn''t expect was that in a previous life, Qiao Ying had already discovered the secret passage of the castle when she was around ten years old.


    Not only did she know about it, but she also told Flowing Shadow and the others.


    Flowing Shadow opened his mechanical hand and fired a shell, injuring most of the death warriors. He nced at Moon Shadow and then turned to chase after Qiao Ying''s direction...


    The secret passage was filled with traps.


    Flowing Shadow chased after them and saw that all the traps had already been triggered, which meant it was Qiao Ying who had done it.


    Fortunately, there was no sign of extensive blood or severed limbs along the way, indicating that Qiao Ying hadn''t been injured by the traps.


    Flowing Shadow crouched down, picked up a few drops of blood from the ground, rubbed them between his fingertips¡ªit was still warm. She must be ahead.


    However, despite running all the way, Flowing Shadow couldn''t catch up with Qiao Ying.


    The secret passage was too long, and he had no idea where it led. Exhausted and gasping for breath, he felt like he had run halfway across the ind.


    Just when he was on the verge of copse, he saw a dazzling white light.


    He quickened his pace and emerged from the secret passage. The darkness of the shadows was reced by blinding light.


    By now, he was several kilometers away from the castle, close to the seaside. The surroundings were filled with trees. When he turned around, he could see the distant castle, billowing with smoke.


    Flowing Shadow squinted his eyes, crouched down, and searched for traces on the ground. He quickly determined the direction Qiao Ying and the others had taken, and then he pursued them.


    Soon, Flowing Shadow heard the sound of a fight up ahead.


    Approaching closer, Qiao Ying was fiercely battling two Death Warriors, with another one lying on the ground.


    Flowing Shadow quickly joined the fight.


    "Leave this to me."


    After Flowing Shadow dealt with the person, they caught up with Qiao Ying again, who was standing in front of a cliff.


    A helicopter was parked at the edge of the cliff.


    It was obvious that JOKER intended to escape by helicopter.


    JOKER: "Tell me, how did you know about the secret passage?" This secret passage, not even Blood Shadow knew about it. How did she find out?!


    At this moment, JOKER feltpletely manipted by Qiao Ying ¡ª she knew too much!


    Qiao Ying''s breath was unsteady: "At the moment of your death, I will make you know the answer."


    JOKER sneered: "Just you?"


    Qiao Ying: "Of course, it won''t be just me."


    JOKER: "I guarantee that when your rescue team arrives here, all they will see is your lifeless body."


    Flowing Shadow appeared.


    JOKER smirked and said, "Very well, another one who''se to die. Shoot them and kill them."


    Several Death Warriors raised their submachine guns.


    These Death Warriors were arranged here by JOKER early on.


    Their weapons had not been destroyed by Flowing Shadow.


    Qiao Ying and Flowing Shadow were about to dodge, and Flowing Shadow had thest shell ready.


    But to everyone''s surprise, a scene reminiscent of the underground castle yed out again ¡ª the submachine guns misfired.


    Hearing Qiao Ying''s generous praise.


    Flowing Shadow said, "It has nothing to do with me."


    Flowing Shadow felt somewhat strange; this wasn''t their doing.


    Qiao Ying smiled and said, "Then it''s a good deed by a good person~"


    JOKER''s anger was soaring: "Attack!"


    Qiao Ying won''t die; Dark Shadows will all die by her hands sooner orter.


    The dozen or so Death Warriors immediately charged towards Qiao Ying and Flowing Shadow.


    Both of them were injured, but they were top-notch assassins of the Shadow Squadron. It wasn''t an easy task for these Death Warriors to take their lives.


    Witnessing the death of two more Death Warriors.


    JOKERmanded coldly, "You, go help too."


    Xiao Yi watched the battle not far away, drew the dagger from his body, and slowly responded, "Yes."


    He took a step forward, and in his eyes, the intent to kill and hatred intertwined, reaching its peak in an instant. He was engulfed in hatred.


    His emotionless face suddenly turned fierce, and the dagger in his hand thrust towards JOKER''s lower back.


    But in the next moment, Xiao Yi''s expression changed. The dagger seemed to hit a piece of metal, and the tip of the knife touched something hard.


    Before Xiao Yi could react,


    JOKER turned around and delivered a palm strike to him.


    Xiao Yi was sent flying and crashed onto the ground, coughing up blood. He looked at JOKER''s lower back, but there was no sign of injury.


    Damn it, he was wearing armor.


    JOKER sneered at Xiao Yi, "You''re seeking death."


    Xiao Yi held his broken sternum and slowly stood up, saying, bit by bit, "The one who deserves to die the most is you!"


    JOKERughed, "It seems you already know, you know that you killed your own brother, and you know that Feng Ying is your true older brother."


    Looking at Xiao Yi''s face distorted by hatred.


    JOKERughed out loud, "I almost forgot, there''s also your mother, who chose tomit suicide because of your every word and action."


    JOKER: "Fraticide, matricide. You''re truly ruthless."


    Xiao Yi roared, "Shut up!"


    Veins bulged on his neck.


    JOKER sneered, "You should be grateful to me, the one who knows what''s good for you. Thank me for giving you, this ''Dead Sect'' vermin, the chance to experience a mother''s warmth."


    "Isn''t it nice to be loved by a mother? Too bad you''ll never have that again in your lifetime because you killed her with your own hands!"


    Xiao Yi''s eyes turned bloodshot as he gripped the dagger and charged towards him, shouting, "I''ll kill you!"

 Chapter 334: Shadow of Joe Joins Forces Against JOKER; Shadow of Joe is Driven to the Edge

    <h4>Chapter 334</h4>


    Xiao Yi''s sneak attack failed and he was injured instead, nowhere near a match against the Shadow Leader. The difference in their strength was like heaven and earth. Xiao Yi didn''t even exchange ten moves under the Shadow Leader''s control and waspletely dominated.


    The crisp sounds of bones cracking rang out incessantly, making one''s scalp tingle. JOKER was ruthless in his attacks, each move lethal.


    In just a short while, Xiao Yi copsed on the ground, unable to get up.


    JOKER very patiently took out an expensive handkerchief.


    He slowly and meticulously wiped the blood off his hands, "It''s a pity your elder brother died too early, otherwise the two of you brothers could have faced each other."


    Hezily raised his eyes, ncing at Xiao Yi who was spitting out blood on the ground, unable to even hold his knife, and continued,


    "Your elder brother''s clone is also gone. Otherwise, I could have watched you brothers kill each other today. Much less fun now."


    His words kept stimting Xiao Yi. Driven by intense hatred, Xiao Yi struggled to get up and stand again.


    He charged at JOKER once more, a futile attempt. The oue was imaginable. His arm was cruelly twisted and broken. An uncontroble scream came from his throat as the short knife in his hand dropped into JOKER''s hands. Xiao Yi slumped to his knees like a string-cut puppet.


    JOKER toyed with the short knife in his hand and sneered, "To earn my trust, you willingly took the poison I gave you, suffering from excruciating pain every three days as it erodes your bones. Your determination for revenge is quite firm."


    "Since you''re prepared to die, I''ll do you a favor and send you down to reunite with your short-lived family!"


    JOKER suddenly raised the short knife, about to finish off Xiao Yi.


    Just as the short knife was about to pierce Xiao Yi, another short knife flew over out of nowhere, sweeping away JOKER''s knife with incredible force.


    JOKER looked up to see Qiao Ying, who struck from not far away.


    His face darkened before hezily pointed at Qiao Ying, who was fighting the death soldiers in the distance, and said to Xiao Yi,


    "You should kill her the most. Your elder brother died for her. Your brother''s clone was also killed by her."


    "If not for her, the organization wouldn''t have made you kill your younger brother and drive your mother to her death."


    Then, he forcibly fed Xiao Yi a bottle of medicine liquid and threw away the small porcin bottle. He grabbed Xiao Yi''s hair and forced him to raise his head to look into his eyes.


    A pocket watch fell down, swinging rhythmically...


    Qiao Ying turned around to dodge the sneak attack from behind and counterattacked. Seeing it was Xiao Yi, she immediately withdrew her attack and was faced with Xiao Yi''s confused gaze. Qiao Ying realized Xiao Yi had been hypnotized.


    Not far away, JOKER watched this scene.


    He slowly took out his gun, aimed the muzzle at Qiao Ying who was dealing with Xiao Yi. The bullet was loaded.


    "Farewell." He smiled and said.


    Then his index finger moved and pulled the trigger.


    The gunshot rang out.


    A shadow rushed out halfway and there was the clear sound of metal shing. The bullet hit Flowing Shadow''s mechanical arm.


    Flowing Shadow spread open his mechanical arm and took aim with thest shell.


    JOKER immediately dodged.


    But Flowing Shadow slightly tilted the muzzle ¡ª¡ª not aiming at JOKER but the helicopter parked on the cliff.


    The helicopter rotor was directly blown apart.


    With his means of escape gone, JOKER''s face was extremely ugly, "Damn it!"


    He raised his gun and wildly pulled the trigger at Flowing Shadow.


    Flowing Shadow kept running and dodging the bullets but was still unfortunately shot in the leg, although not hitting any vital spot.


    With the bullets finished, JOKER threw away his gun and strode towards them, taking off his cumbersome coat.


    He clenched his fists tightly, the aura of killing intent astonishing.


    Flowing Shadow leaned against a waist-high boulder. Blood kept flowing from his injured thigh. Before he could catch his breath,


    JOKER suddenly appeared at his side.


    Flowing Shadow''s pupils abruptly shrank. He desperately rolled over to barely dodge JOKER''s lethal kick.


    JOKER followed up his attack. Before Flowing Shadow could get up, he was kicked flying by JOKER again.


    mming heavily into the ground, Flowing Shadow only felt the world spinning. His vision was still blurred when acute pain suddenly came from the gunshot wound on his thigh. It cleared his dizzy mind for a moment before the pain overwhelmed his consciousness again.


    JOKER stepped on the gunshot wound on Flowing Shadow''s thigh and ground his shoe forcefully. Blood water kept flowing everywhere.


    The pain nearly made Flowing Shadow pass out. His whole body was drenched in cold sweat as if he had been thrown into water and fished out again.


    A silver needle shot over.


    The alert JOKER dodged sideways, releasing Flowing Shadow.


    He turned around and coldly looked at Qiao Ying, who had dealt with thest death soldier. Xiao Yi was lying on the ground, unknown whether dead or alive.


    JOKER viciously kicked Flowing Shadow in the abdomen, directly kicking him out several meters. His eyes stared fixedly at Qiao Ying, as if taunting and showing off.


    JOKER: "Still have strength?"


    Qiao Ying: "As long as the assassin still has onest breath, the target''s danger will not be eliminated. You taught me that."


    JOKER''s eyes narrowed slightly for a moment.


    Qiao Ying didn''t give him a chance to speak but directly charged at him at full speed.


    JOKER twisted his neck and stretched his tendons, getting ready.


    At his peak, the Shadow Leader was almost on par with Blood Shadow. Of course, the previous generation''s genius assassin Blood Shadow hadn''t fully developed his talent and potential yet.


    Although the Shadow Leader was now old, he was still absolutely top-notch, second to none. In singlebat, apart from Blood Shadow, probably no one in the world could defeat him.


    If Qiao Ying was uninjured and still in top condition, even though her physique was inferior to his, she would still be able to kill JOKER.


    Despite Qiao Ying''s efforts to conserve her strength, there was little left now. All she could do was try her best to stall him.


    Until reinforcements arrived.


    Although Qiao Ying''s stamina was drained substantially, she could still keep up with JOKER''s speed. The two fought intensely with the winner unclear for the moment.


    But this sly old fox JOKER wore armor on his body.


    Qiao Ying''s fists and kicks couldn''t harm him at all. She could only keep trying to find chances to attack his lower body. But JOKER was most skilled with his leg work.


    Gradually, Qiao Ying fell into disadvantage.


    Between her fingers appeared a silver needle. She sought the chance to stab it into her opponent''s neck but was blocked by JOKER.


    JOKER''s hands were like iron ws and hooks, clutching the injured area on Qiao Ying''s forearm. Blood instantly soaked through the bandages.


    JOKER exerted force with his wrist, about to twist Qiao Ying''s arm off.


    Qiao Ying nimbly broke free of his grab and kicked JOKER''s lower body at the same time. JOKER nullified all her attacks.


    Having caught his breath, Flowing Shadow ripped a strip of cloth from his clothes to simply bandage the wound on his thigh, then rushed over to assist Qiao Ying.


    Exhausted to his limits with the serious leg injury, Flowing Shadow''s participation didn''t help much.


    As JOKER fought off the two and forced Qiao Ying to retreat, he grabbed Flowing Shadow by the neck, preparing to twist it off.


    To save Flowing Shadow, Qiao Ying disregarded the danger and went forward.


    Flowing Shadow was saved but Qiao Ying had one of her ribs shattered from JOKER''s palm strike, spurting out a mouthful of blood.


    Lying on the ground, Flowing Shadow hadpletely lost his fighting capability.


    Qiao Ying was also forced by JOKER closer and closer to the cliff''s edge.

 Chapter 335: Teng Yan: "My dear uncle - JOKER"; Qin Han watched Qiao Ying fall off the cliff"

    <h4>Chapter 335</h4>


    On the cliff edge,


    The salty sea wind raged, blowing so hard that it was difficult to stand.


    Qiao Ying tried continuously to find an opportunity to get away from the cliff edge, but her way was blocked. She kept getting closer and closer to the cliff edge.


    It was another life-and-death struggle.


    Qiao Ying was severely injured, her strength was exhausted.


    As for the leader of the shadows, apart from the injuries on his neck and hands from Qiao Ying, there were no fatal wounds on his body.


    JOKER had a short dagger in his hand.


    It was snatched from Liu Ying.


    He walked step by step towards Qiao Ying, who was unable to stand up, and said dangerously: ¡°Tell me who exactly you are, and I¡¯ll let you die more quickly.¡±


    Qiao Ying pulled the bloody corner of her mouth: ¡°...I¡¯m your dad!¡±


    JOKER said: "Rebellious children are really unpleasant."


    Qiao Yingughed again and said breathlessly and weakly: ¡°...I have rebelled against you, my dad, not just once or twice.¡±


    JOKER was expressionless: ¡°Then go to hell with your secret.¡±


    There was not the slightest hint of fear of death on Qiao Ying''s face: ¡°This whole ind belongs to my people. If I die, don¡¯t expect to live either.¡±


    JOKER''s face darkened.


    At this moment, Qin Hanyue was tracking the intermittent signal from the locator on Qiao Ying''s body and hurrying this way...


    The short dagger in JOKER''s hand tightened slightly. Before he walked up to Qiao Ying, from the corner of his eye he caught sight of a figure rushing towards him.


    He turned his head to look. To his surprise, Xiao Yi, who Qiao Ying had knocked out with a palm strike earlier, had now regained consciousness. At this moment he rushed desperately towards JOKER.


    Xiao Yi grabbed him tightly around the waist, wanting to bring both of them over the cliff in a mutual destruction.


    JOKER did not dodge at all.


    When Xiao Yi voluntarily came forward, he directly stabbed a knife into Xiao Yi''s neck and blood sprayed out.


    Qiao Ying¡¯s pupils contracted sharply. She struggled hard with herst bit of strength and rushed towards JOKER. JOKER kicked upwards, knocking Xiao Yi away, then attacked Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying took a heavy kick from JOKER.


    Her whole body was like a broken kite, crashing towards the cliff. She smashed into the ground, her body out of control, rolling towards the cliff edge. Qiao Ying had almost broken her palms, but finally stopped when half of her body was hanging over the cliff edge.


    Her palms were a bloody mess.


    Qiao Ying spat out a mouthful of blood, her whole body felt as if it had been taken apart. Now if she shifted her body outward even slightly, she would fall into the abyss, but she didn¡¯t even have the strength to move her body.


    Looking up at the azure sky, with the roaring wind in her ears, Qiao Ying thought: I really don¡¯t want to die in the sea again.


    That bastard still hasn¡¯te!


    JOKER walked towards Qiao Ying, who was unable move.


    With just a slight kick of his foot, he could easily kick Qiao Ying into the gates of hell without any effort, and it would all be over.


    JOKER very much enjoyed controlling another person''s life or death.


    Especially that of a strong person like Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying¡¯s arm thaty on the ground moved slightly. She was prepared to drag JOKER''s leg down with her.


    JOKER was now less than 15 feet away from Qiao Ying, staring at her as if she were already dead, but also with some regret.


    Just then, more than a dozen figures suddenly appeared.


    Immediately after, the sound of submachine guns broke through the thoughts of the two people at the cliff edge. Bullets bounced off armor with crisp ngs, disturbing the birds in the forest behind.


    The gunfire stopped.


    Everything returned to calm. The sea wind still howled wildly as if nothing had happened, but JOKER''s footsteps stopped.


    He slowly lowered his head in disbelief to look at his legs riddled with bullets, and as he turned his body, he fell to his knees the next moment.


    A pool of blood quickly gathered under him.


    "Although I waste, I came at a critical time. Miss Qiao shouldn''t me me, right?" Teng Yan shouted at Qiao Ying on the cliff while holding a submachine gun.


    Lying limply, Qiao Ying cursed Teng Yan for eight generations in her heart.


    JOKER knelt on the ground and looked towards Teng Yan who had suddenly appeared.


    JOKER recognized that Teng Yan was the adopted son of Hong Xin K.


    He was also the person who had saved Qiao Ying in the desert.


    He hadn''t had time to investigate this person''s identity yet.


    But he saw Teng Yan stride forward and stop about 30 feet away from him. Teng Yan then enthusiastically greeted him, "My dear uncle, long time no see, do you still recognize me?"


    JOKER''s expression changed: "...It''s you."


    With just these words, blood continued to flow from his mouth.


    The wind was strong.


    Qiao Ying heard that "uncle" word from Teng Yan.


    She was slightly surprised to learn that Teng Yan was actually the nephew of the leader of the shadows. She didn¡¯t expect that the leader of the shadows actually had a younger sister too.


    Teng Yan was also part of the battle n.


    To guard against Qin Hanyue being unable to evade the eyes of the shadows and sending Qin Yan to impersonate him to help Qiao Ying, although she believed Qin Hanyue would definitely find a way, Qiao Ying had also prepared a backup - Teng Yan.


    Double protection.


    From the two times Teng Yan had helped her without hesitation, even angering the shadows, when she contacted Teng Yan in Chile, Teng Yan also told her that the shadows had killed his mother, so there was a blood feud between them.


    But she didn''t expect that his mother would be JOKER''s younger sister. No wonder he was so familiar with this ind.


    Teng Yan said, "I''m still alive and well, wasn''t expecting that right? I''m sure you thought I died together with my mother."


    "I really disappointed Uncle."


    "You must be very curious about what I look like now?" Teng Yan touched his own face.


    "It''s all learned from my dear Uncle."


    Teng Yan forced him to listen to the story of his own escape and growth: "The original owner of this face was called Wu Mayan, the useless young master born to the Wu Ma family patriarch and a prostitute."


    "I killed him, had stic surgery to take on his appearance, and barely survived until now!" His voice suddenly sank: "In the very year you killed my mother and your own sister!"


    Teng Yan gritted his teeth, his expression twisting slightly.


    The hatred and humiliation he had endured silently in his heart for many years erupted at this moment.


    Teng Yan said, "I said that one day I would definitelye back to kill you! And kill those bastards! I''ve done it."


    Heughed happily and shouted loudly, "Miss Qiao, thank you again. If not for you, I don''t know when I would havepleted this revenge project."


    "It took me a full six years to gain the trust of that old bastard Hong Xin K, but you effortlessly killed him."


    "And ck Spade A, when I saw you in Arequipa I was so happy. Miss Qiao really lived up to my expectations."


    Qiao Ying scolded Teng Yan in her heart: Can he stop talking nonsense ande rescue me first.


    But she really had no strength left.


    Teng Yan looked back at JOKER, smiling with concern, "Bled so much, does it hurt? It must hurt a lot right?"


    His expression turned cold again, the corners of his mouth twitching abnormally.


    "Did you ever think about how much pain your own sister was in when you locked her up as ab animal for experiments?!"


    JOKER just looked at him coldly, regretting that he hadn''t killed them all back then.


    "Miss Qiao, the number one assassin of the Shadows, Blood Shadow, was caught for live experimentation. You must be very angry for her sake, right?"


    "No need to be angry, because this bastard was also jealous of his own sister''s talent and caught her to experiment on."


    "Even me, I''m just a gic experiment."


    Teng Yan said and suddenly burst outughing as if he had heard some very funny joke. Hisughter grew louder and louder,ughing till his stomach hurt but showing no sign of stopping.


    Finally heughed enough: "The pain you inflicted on me and my mother, I will repay you thousandfold, ten thousandfold! Bring him over, I want to let him have a taste of what it feels like to be an experimental subject too."


    Hemanded his subordinates.


    "Miss Qiao, Qin Hanyue should have arrived by now. I won''t personally take you to the hospital - I''m taking this man away now because I still have to catch up with my dear uncle here. I''lle pay you a visit of thanks another day."


    But JOKER, who was kneeling on the ground, suddenlyughed, then tore open his clothes, revealing a belt of explosives around his waist.


    He raised the detonator in his hand high.


    Teng Yan''s men immediately stopped in their tracks.


    JOKER revealed a victorious smile: "...My fate won''t end at yourmand, you mere experiment."


    The expression on Teng Yan''s face also cooled down.


    But just then,


    Qin Hanyue finally arrived with arge group of men, catching sight of Qiao Ying dangling on the cliff edge at first nce.


    "Xiao Ying!" Qin Hanyue immediately ran towards the cliff edge.


    JOKER knew he wouldn''t survive.


    Qiao Ying wouldn¡¯t give him and Qin Hanyue a chance to negotiate.


    His legs were already crippled, even if Qin Hanyue gave him a chance to escape, he still couldn''t get off this ind. Although his heart was filled with endless resentment, it was of no use.


    Sensing the smell of danger, Qiao Ying almost instantly guessed what the desperate JOKER would do. As she recovered a little strength, she tried to get up to escape.


    Just then, she heard JOKER''s crazy voice: "Go to hell with me!" He turned around and pounced towards Qiao Ying near the cliff.


    Countless bullets were shot at him but failed to stop him.


    Qiao Ying had no strength left to save herself and was taken by JOKER over the cliff.


    She heard Qin Hanyue''s despairing scream: "Xiao Ying!"


    The moment JOKER pounced off the cliff with Qiao Ying, he detonated the explosives on his body and an explosion rang out.


    Arge me rushed up from under the cliff.


    Qin Hanyue sprinted to the edge of the cliff...

 Chapter 336: Qiao Ying: "Hard work this time, Mr. Qin is my biggest surprise"

    <h4>Chapter 336</h4>


    The smoke and dust rose as shells rained down relentlessly.


    The mysterious ind near the Bermuda Triangle suffered a barrage of bombardment, and half of it sank into the sea after the final blow. The magnificent yet dangerous castle filled with countless evil deeds also sank along with that half of the ind, disappearing from this worldpletely.


    The headquarters of the notorious assassin organization Shadow, as well as the leader of the Shadow organization who considered himself the Grim Reaper and wantonly harvested lives while standing atop the world, were both buried here.


    This evil organization that called itself the god of death and arbitrarily took lives was overturned in a short day.


    Yet almost no one knew that the one who had overturned it was that genius assassin who was said to have failed his mission and perished in the South China Sea long ago.


    At the same time, many Shadow bases were destroyed.


    Several simultaneous indiscriminate explosions urred around the world, causing widespread concern. Aside from the participants and Shadow''s survivors, no one knew what exactly had happened.


    For a period of time in the future, this would cause panic among the people of many countries.


    Half a monthter,


    Beijing,


    Qin Household.


    It was still very cold in Beijing at the end of April.


    The mirror-likeke surface in front of the vi was calm without waves. asionally a light breeze would blow by and stir up a few ripples, but it would quickly regain its tranquility.


    Influenced by the vi''s owner, the vi had been serenely quiet and deserted for many years,cking vitality all year round. This made the servants be taciturn as well, barely making any sound throughout the day.


    After the servants finished their chores, they silently withdrew, leaving not a single figure visible in the enormous vi at a nce.


    On the second floor,


    Qin Hanyue came out of a room, holding some documents in his hand.


    His tall, somewhat weary figure passed through the long corridor and headed straight for the study. This was the first time he had gone to the study after returning home.


    In fact, he had only returned home two days ago.


    Not having gone to work, he was no longer dressed in a suit but instead wore casual clothes with cotton slippers on his feet.


    He pulled out the chair and sat down at the desk, then picked up a fountain pen to review and sign the documents.


    The study curtains weren''t drawn, and he didn''t turn on the lights either. He sat in the dim lighting, his face haggard and worn, with the stubble on his chin not cleanly shaven and his hair left unkempt.


    The business genius Young Master Qin, who held the lifeline of the entire Chinese economy in his hands andmanded the winds and clouds in the business world, had lost his former spirit. The tremendous mental stress and psychological trauma seemed to have crushed his shoulders.


    Qin Hanyue turned on theputer to handle urgent files.


    The screen suddenly shed, and an email titled "Qiao Ying" popped up, asking whether to open it or not.


    Seeing the name, Qin Hanyue''s heart gave a violent thump.


    He froze slightly, reacting somewhat sluggishly.


    He gently dragged the mouse and clicked "Open."


    It was a video.


    When he saw Qiao Ying appear on the screen, Qin Hanyue''s fingertips went numb.


    This was a video Qiao Ying had recorded.


    The instant he heard her voice, Qin Hanyue''s eyes reddened in a sh.


    [I set this video to send automatically to prevent the possibility that I wouldn''t be able to withdraw it in time due to my injuries being too severe. I set the time for half a monthter. And now you''ve received it,] she said calmly. [It seems my fate is sealed.]


    She sat on the sofa. The video background was her room in the vi in Chile, if he wasn''t wrong, right after she had seen him off to Pnd, when she recorded this.


    She had made preparations for the worst oue, and epted it with equanimity.


    So...was this video a farewell to him? Ast will?


    With one foot she had promised him not to disappoint his mother, and with the other foot she had recorded this video...Qin Hanyue found it hard to ept.


    Qiao Ying looked into the camera, as if peering through the screen at him. At a loss for words for a time, after quite a while, she finally spoke again lightly upturning her lips.


    She told him:


    [I already said, this deal of yours would be a losing one.]


    A sour sensation rose from Qin Hanyue''s throat, inundating his chest and rushing straight to his brain. His eyes grew moist, filled withplicated emotions of sadness and joy.


    With just this simple sentence, without speaking of love, Qin Hanyue nevertheless felt her unspoken affection.


    [Travel safely.]


    [Also...] Her eyes flickered slightly. [I wish you a fulfilling life.]


    A fulfilling life? Qin Hanyue knew what she meant. But her blessing angered him instead.


    Who did she want him to have a fulfilling life with?


    It was as if he had been abandoned. He immediately got up and strode out of the study, walking faster and faster, as if in a hurry to do something.


    Very soon, he was back at the door.


    Qin Hanyue opened the door and entered the room, crossing the living room into the bedroom. Although anxious at heart, he still remembered to soften his footsteps.


    He was afraid of disturbing the girl lying in the big bed.


    The girl''s eyes were tightly shut, her face devoid of color. Her frail body was tucked under the quilt, an IV stand beside the bed. A faint smell of disinfectant and medicine lingered in the air.


    If not for those faint breaths indicating she still showed vital signs, one might have thought she was already gone.


    Qiao Ying wasn''t dead.


    When JOKER had pounced at Qiao Ying, wanting to take her down with him,


    with nowhere to hide, Qiao Ying had chosen to escape from the jaws of death by doing a forward roll off the cliff.


    JOKER had exploded into smithereens in midair.


    Qiao Ying had avoided the st and fallen into the sea.


    Fortunately she hadn''t crashed onto the rocks.


    And Qin Hanyue had rushed over and resolutely leapt off after her.


    Qin Hanyue sat down by the bedside, looking at her nearly lifeless little face now, then thinking back to her chatting and smiling appearance in the video earlier, feeling stifled in his heart like it would explode.


    Half a month had passed, and she had been lying here like this the entire time, never waking up even once. This morning he had just seen off two renowned neurologists with prestigious reputations in medical circles, and their diagnosis was the same.


    Qin Hanyue lifted the quilt and gently pulled out one of her hands.


    He rolled down her sleeve to cover the gauze on her arm, his fingertip gently caressing the needle puncture and bruising on the back of her hand from the IV.


    Qin Hanyue said softly, "I saw the video. It should have been a farewell letter, but since you''re fine, to me it''s be a love letter confessing your feelings." His lips curved up slightly.


    Although it was just one sentence.


    Recalling Qiao Ying''s words¡ª[Qin, this time you were the greatest surprise in my reincarnation]¡ª


    After listening to bad news for half a month in the hospital, at this moment Qin Hanyue feltforted by her words, as if his whole being hade alive again.


    "I said before, aside from you, I would never share my life with anyone else, even if on the ind you..." Qin Hanyue didn''t dare say it out loud. "I could never be with someone else."


    "I never actually believed in that fortune-telling anyway. It was because of you that I blindly believed it. Before this, I had decided to remain single all my life."


    "You promised me to meet my parents for dinner. They haven''t formally met you yet. Going back on your word isn''t like you."

 Chapter 338: Cheng Jinyan knocked Night out, Vegetative

    <h4>Chapter 338</h4>


    Cheng Jinyan finished speaking, and Ye Si was silent for a good while, clearly unable to ept this matter.


    He looked at Qin Hanyue again, and then said to Cheng Jinyan and Qin Hanyue: "He is not worthy."


    It was also said for Qin Hanyue himself to hear.


    Cheng Jinyan knew it would be like this.


    Ye Si mocked: "Qiao Ying? You don''t even know who she is, do you think you deserve her liking you?"


    Qin Hanyue''s eyes were firm, and he quickly responded to Ye Si''s words: "Of course I know."


    Ye Si was so angry that his whole body was shaking, unable to believe that Qiao Ying had really told Qin Hanyue that she was Blood Shadow.


    "Your wound has opened up, go back and heal first. The way you are now, are you sure you can snatch her from him?" Cheng Jinyan said.


    Ye Si tore Cheng Jinyan''s hand away: "I must take her away today, whoever blocks me dies!" he said viciously.


    Cheng Jinyan felt a little annoyed and helpless: "Little Ying is seriously injured and can''t stand the bumps along the way."


    Ye Si: "I will take good care to settle her properly."


    He pointed the gun at Qin Hanyue and threatened: "You have elders and children, hand her over and I guarantee they will be safe and sound. Beijing is your territory, but if ites to blows today, bullets are blind, are you sure you can protect your whole family?"


    Qin Hanyue cocked his gun: "Killing you is enough."


    Ye Si said dangerously: "Let''s see whose bullet..."


    Before he could finish speaking, he felt a sudden pain in the back of his neck, and everything went ck.


    Knowing that Ye Si could not be persuaded for the time being, Cheng Jinyan directly knocked him out with a karate chop.


    Before passing out, the look in Ye Si''s eyes made Cheng Jinyan want to hack him into pieces and throw his corpse into a filthy sewer.


    Cheng Jinyan caught the man and said to Qin Hanyue, "I''ve contacted several doctors and will send you their information and contactster."


    He added: "Take good care of her."


    He carefully carried the unconscious Ye Si on his back and ordered Ye Si''s men, "Withdraw everyone." Then he took the man to the hospital.


    After Cheng Jinyan took Ye Si away, Qin Hanyue re-established control over the Qin family, and the entire Qin family was on high alert, like an iron fortress. There were guards every ten steps, and bodyguards patrolled back and forth.


    It was unknown whether Cheng Jinyan had locked Ye Si up, but Ye Si did note to snatch Qiao Ying again over the next few days.


    Cheng Jinyan could not have detained Ye Si. Given Ye Si''s temperament, he would not give up so easily and leave Qiao Ying with Qin Hanyue. Qin Hanyue had no choice but to guard against him.


    That day,


    Cheng Jinyan brought two doctors over.


    While the doctors were examining Qiao Ying, Cheng Jinyan asked, "Has she woken up at all?"


    Qin Hanyue answered him with silence.


    Seeing Qin Hanyue looking haggard and exhausted,


    Cheng Jinyan said, "Take care of yourself. If you copse, she gets snatched away by Ye Si, you won''t even have a chance to visit her."


    Qin Hanyue looked at him warily, and his previously dispirited spirit revived.


    Soon, the two doctors finished their diagnosis, with no surprises, shaking their heads helplessly like the doctors before them.


    Cheng Jinyan waved them away.


    He went to sit by the bedside and sighed deeply, his eyes full of distress. He had something to say but didn''t know where to start for a moment.


    Although Qiao Ying herself had never felt her experience was too tragic, Cheng Jinyan had always felt distressed for her inhuman life.


    She had finally avenged herself and got rid of the dark shadow, and found someone she liked, but now she was lying in bed half dead.


    After a long while, Cheng Jinyan said, "Sooner orter, Ye Si and Qin Hanyue will have to fight an upromising battle because of you, and if you don''t wake up, I can''t stop them." After all, Ye Si did things on a whim. He might go back on his word today that he agreed to yesterday.


    Cheng Jinyan didn''t know if Qiao Ying could retain consciousness while in aa. If she was conscious, verbal stimtion was an effective treatment method, and doctors had advised them to do so.


    But Cheng Jinyan didn''t have much hope. Qiao Ying was a doctor herself, and had a strong mind. If just verbal stimtion could wake her up, she would have woken up already.


    Cheng Jinyan stayed with Qiao Ying for a long time, and finally took out his phone and recorded a video of Qiao Ying.


    Qin Hanyue: "What are you doing?"


    Cheng Jinyan: "For Ye Si."


    He saved the video, lowered his head to look at his phone, and said, "He won''te to snatch her again for the time being, but only for the time being." After all, Ye Si did things on impulse. He might go back on his word today that he agreed to yesterday.


    Cheng Jinyan showed Ye Si the video he had taken.


    The video wasn''t long, but Ye Si didn''t get to finish watching it before he threw the phone away in a fit of rage.


    Even Cheng Jinyan couldn''t ept Qiao Ying''s current state, let alone Ye Si.


    Another half month passed.


    Qiao Ying''s injuries had healed quite well, but still looked frightening. At least after removing the bandages, she didn''t look like a porcin doll that would shatter with the slightest touch, which made the nurses taking care of her not dare breathe loudly, especially every time they changed her dressings, with that important person standing right there staring intently.


    During this time, Qin Hanyue had brought in the best neurologists in the world that he could find.


    Every time he brought the doctors to Qiao Ying full of hope, he would eventually walk them out in disappointment.


    And every day waiting for good news, Qin Hanyue finally had to ept this cruel reality¡ªQiao Ying in persistenta was diagnosed as being in a vegetative state.


    When he heard the three words ¡°vegetative state¡±, Qin Hanyue was stunned. A whole week had passed, and he still hadn¡¯t gotten over it, forced to ept this result.


    Vegetative state, lying still for years, decades, even a lifetime. Just thinking that Qiao Ying might never wake up in her lifetime, Qin Hanyue¡¯s heart panicked and his hands and feet began to spasm, he couldn¡¯t even walk properly.


    What was even more frightening was that if Qiao Ying''s consciousness was awake in heratose state, lying still for a lifetime would be worse than death.


    Lying in bed every day listening to the sound of his voice, clearly feeling the humiliation of being taken care of like a doll every day, consciously counting the passage of her own life every day.


    Unable to move, unable to speak, unable to do anything, just lying there, perceiving everything around her. In just a few years, her muscles would start to atrophy, her whole person bing neither ghost nor man...


    Qin Hanyue dared not think further. For the strong-willed Qiao Ying, this would be tens of millions of times more terrifying than death.


    In this situation, death would be a relief.


    She had said that if circumstances allowed, she would rather sleep in a coffin than in a hospital bed, but now she was trapped in bed and couldn''t go anywhere.


    Qin Hanyue grasped her hand and sandwiched it between his two big hands, pressed against his mouth: "...If you''re tired, just rest for a while. But you must wake up after you¡¯ve rested enough."


    Qin Hanyue couldn''t help his eyes reddening. He struggled to restrain the overwhelming emotions, and a helpless and terrified voice sounded softly in the room:


    "No matter how long it takes, I''ll be waiting for you to wake up, even if it''s waiting for a lifetime. I know you''re ufortable lying there, but I beg you to persevere for me, for those who care about you."

 Chapter 339: Qin Hanyu: "It’s useless for you to bother me"; Cheng Jinyan’s Lawsuit

    <h4>Chapter 339</h4>


    As the weather gradually warmed, clothing became thinner, and people became more lively.


    Qiao Ying had already been lying in bed for two months. Qin Hanyue was still looking for doctors all over the world, even though he received less than ideal replies every time. But his emotions had stabilized a lot more.


    In addition to helping Qiao Ying with treatment and taking care of her every day, he had also started dealing with some urgentpany affairs during this time, and would even help her with homework, holding aptop and textbooks to teach her about her studies, even though she already knew all this.


    The morning sunlight outside was gradually emerging.


    Qin Hanyue lifted the quilt, carefully picked up the person, then sat down on the edge of the bed, ced her on hisp, put one hand under her armpit to support her body, hugged her whole body, and let her lean against him.


    These actions had be very adept.


    He put her hair behind her back, and then started massaging her neck, shoulders, back, and waist.


    She was always lying like this, which was bad for her body. So Qin Hanyue had learned massage from Master Ming to help relieve her pain, rx her muscles and bones, and prevent muscle atrophy.


    It also helped with recovery, although the effect was negligible.


    Qin Hanyue held her and carefully massaged her: "The weather is nice today. I''ll take you out for a walk and get some sunter."


    "Fourth Master is sick. Your resistance is weak, so I had someone take it upstairs to recuperate. I''ll let it back down when it gets better."


    "It''s been almost a week and there''s still no sign of improvement."


    Qin Hanyue sighed slightly.


    "It got sick because of your condition. Keeping it isted like this without being able to see you makes it even harder for it to get well."


    "If I hadn''t taken good care of it, would you be angry with me when you wake up?" Qin Hanyue pressed his face against the top of her head.


    "I don''t like dogs, and I really don''t want to take care of it, especially since it''s Lin Cheng''s dog, but you like it."


    "You''d better wake up and get angry with me. I''ll apologize to you then. After all, I just didn''t take good care of it, it''s not like I would let it die."


    "If I go up and beat it now, will it make you angry enough to wake you up? Can you hear me talking?"


    "The doctor told me to talk to you more, stimte you more, because it might wake you up, although the chances are small."


    "Even without this treatment, I can''t help but want to talk to you all the time. I''m actually very quiet, it''s just that I''m talkative with you, and luckily you don''t get annoyed." He smiled.


    He added: "It wouldn''t do any good if you did get annoyed with me."


    The slight smile in his eyes gradually turned to worry again.


    "I hope you can hear me, because then you''d have a greater chance of waking up, but I''m really afraid that you''ll hear me." He stopped massaging her and held her frail body tightly in his arms.


    "Because I don''t know how long it will take for you to wake up..."


    He was afraid that if she could hear him but couldn''t wake up, it would be a torture for her.


    So until now, he still hadn''t let Qiao Yihou, Cheng Dong or the otherse to see her, afraid to let her hear their voices.


    Qin Hanyue massaged her for an hour, then carried her out of the room, took the elevator downstairs, and came outside the vi.


    He carefully pushed her in a wheelchair towards the backyard.


    At this time, the temperature and sunlight were just right.


    Recently, Qin Hanyue often took her outside to get some sun.


    The gardens in the backyard were very beautiful,


    too bad Qiao Ying couldn''t see them.


    "The two times you came here before, you just left without walking around and looking at this ce." Qin Hanyue squatted in front of the wheelchair and held one of her small hands: "My ce here ispletely different in style from your Freedom City. Do you think it needs to be changed? Otherwise you probably won''t like it."


    The sun came out quickly and it gradually got hotter.


    Qin Hanyue took her to a pavilion.


    Qin Yan''s figure came running from the distance.


    "Third Master, Doctor Simon contacted by Lawyer Cheng is here waiting. Should we take Miss Qiao back now?"


    At this time, Qin Hanyue received a message from Cheng Jinyan.


    Cheng Jinyan sent him the doctor''s information and told him that he had taken on awsuit himself and was abroad, needing a few days to deal with it and would rush back as soon as possible.


    Cheng Jinyan: [I''ll leave little Ying to you, let me know if anything happens, especially good news]


    In the past two months, in addition to looking for doctors all over the world, Cheng Jinyan''s most frequent destination was the Qin family, and he had even stayed there for several days.


    Not seeing him these past two days, it turned out he had taken on awsuit.


    Qin Hanyue put away his phone.


    The sun was a bit ring. Qiao Ying''s forehead was slightly sweaty.


    Qin Hanyue thought the wheelchair was too slow and would get her sunburnt, so he simply picked her up and strode towards the vi.


    Qin Yan hurried to push the empty wheelchair and follow...


    Northern South America -


    After getting off the ne, Cheng Jinyan contacted the client and went to the client''s home, listening to the pitiful helpless couple tell of their grievances.


    The victimized girl lowered her head in silence, pained.


    This was a rape case. The victimized girl was only fifteen years old.


    After the incident, the girl bravely went to the police station to report it with her parents, but not only did they not get any help, the family was even verbally humiliated by the local police.


    The police also told the rapist about the girl reporting it. The rapist''s family was locally influential so the local officials all had to tter them. There was collusion between officials and bandits.


    In the end, the girl''s whole family suffered retaliation and threats from the rapist.


    At this time, the three of them were covered in injuries.


    Cheng Jinyan did not charge any legal fees, providing help to them for free, and the family of three was deeply grateful to Cheng Jinyan.


    Although Cheng Jinyan sounded righteous, he himself was not a righteous gentleman. To say he was fair and reasonable would be praising him too much.


    The only reason he was willing to take on thiswsuit and travel thousands of miles with his assistant at a time when his mood was thoroughly rotten, and provide help for free, was for one reason only.


    - The beast who vited the girl was surnamed Wuma.


    The pitiful mother cried, "...We have no evidence to use that beast. That beast is the local tyrant. His family is influential and unreasonably tyrannical. Can we win thewsuit and get him the punishment he deserves?"


    Cheng Jinyan sat rxedly, showing no sympathy or righteous indignation for the family''s miserable experience or the beast''s hateful deeds, whether it was hearing the family of three''s tragic story or that beast''s hateful deeds.


    He looked indifferent, with a detached smile. With the sses, his emotions seemed even more apathetic: "Trust me, if justice and God cannot judge him, then I will take the ce of justice and God to personally judge him."


    Cheng Jinyan started taking action.


    Soon, Wuma Chi received a court summons.


    Wuma Chi frowned and directly tore up the summons, but was forcibly executed a few hourster and had no choice but to appear in court.


    On the day the court was in session, Cheng Jinyan took the family of three to court.


    This was all too smooth and the speed was faster than imagined.


    The family of three were panicking, constantly murmuring along the way that they had no evidence, wondering how they would go to court against the other party.


    Cheng Jinyan told them: "I have it."

 Chapter 340: See you in court, Cheng Jin Yan Wu Malia.

    <h4>Chapter 340</h4>


    Before the court session,


    Wuma Chi sent someone to inquire and found out that the girl he had vited did not heed his warnings and threats and had actually hired awyer.


    Thiswyer was clearly no ordinarywyer, able to use his connections in Wuma Chi''s turf to forcibly bring him to court.


    When Wuma Chi investigated, he discovered that thiswyer was the one who had killed the son of his fourth uncle andter captured his sister Wuma Liya in Southeast Asia, crippling one of her arms.


    Clearly no simple character.


    Wuma Chi seriously suspected that Cheng Jinyan had not taken up thiswsuit for the victim, but was targeting the Wuma Family instead.


    In the courtroom,


    Wuma Chi categorically denied knowing the victim, and even produced two witnesses to prove that he was at home when the incident urred.


    He had a solid alibi.


    Wuma Chi was eloquent, not only throwing the girl a extremely aggressive, beastly smile as if relishing her tender body,


    But also threatening and provoking Cheng Jinyan with his eyes.


    Regardless if the other party had evidence or not, even if they did, Wuma Chi was fearless since he was thew here.


    Faced with the verbose Wuma Chi, the victimized girl could not defend herself apart from being fearful.


    "You said I raped you, then tell everyone how exactly did I rape you? What positions did we use? Did you moan? Was it pleasurable? Give everyone the details, hahaha."


    Wuma Chi was extremely arrogant, his words almost causing the girl to have a mental breakdown as her parents got so angry they wanted to rush up and hit him.


    Cheng Jinyan wore an immacte suit, standing straight and proper.


    "You said you don''t know my client, but the doctor detected your DNA inside my client''s body."


    Wuma Chi scoffed. "What joke are you telling?"


    The girl had gone to the police station to report the crime earlier, and requested to do an examination of her injuries. But Wuma Chi rushed over and forcibly washed her before anything could be collected.


    The evidence had long been destroyed.


    Yet Cheng Jinyan took out a test report in front of everyone as court evidence, handing it to the judge.


    Not only was Wuma Chi dumbfounded, even the girl''s parents were shocked because they did not go for any test.


    Where did the test reporte from?


    Naturally, this was forged by Cheng Jinyan.


    In dealing with such cases, Cheng Jinyan never bothered to go through proper channels but had countless underhanded ways to prove the defendant guilty.


    Cheng Jinyan then took out a few more reports. "These are the injury reports of my client and her parents, on the 20th..."


    "I have a witness who can testify seeing Wuma Chi forcibly dragging my client into his car at 9pm on the 20th tomit his crime."


    This witness was fake too of course.


    "I also have two witnesses who can prove Wuma Chi assaulted and threatened my client and her parents at the police station."


    Right after, two witnesses with bruised and swollen faces appeared.


    They were from the police station, one of them even the deputy chief.


    These witnesses were real, but they did not appear in court willingly. They were hung up and beaten badly by Cheng Jinyanst night before having a gun forced to their heads, forced to promise to testify.


    Seeing the two policemen, Wuma Chi started panicking. Hearing them actually using him, Wuma Chi became enraged and wanted to rush forward to beat them up, held back by others.


    The two policemen were scared to death. They did not want this either, but Cheng Jinyan had their wives and children.


    In Cheng Jinyan''s creed, when justice cannot be served, he chooses to fight evil with evil.


    Wuma Chi: "This is nder! That damn test report is fake, I did not do it! I want awyer."


    He red fiercely at the judge.


    Fearing the Wuma Family''s power, the judge had no choice but to hurriedly leave court for an "intermission".


    If not for the Cheng Family''s backing during this recess, Wuma Chi might have just killed Cheng Jinyan right there and then.


    Seeing that Cheng Jinyan was hard to deal with, Wuma Chi sent people to find awyer and informed his fourth uncle Wuma You.


    Court resumed in the afternoon.


    With awyer and a judge biased towards him, Wuma Chi thought he could turn the tables.


    Yet he did not expect hiswyer to be no different from a mute before Cheng Jinyan, truly the difference between big shotwyer and newbie.


    Among the observers sat one more person -


    Wuma Liya watched expressionlessly at the well-dressed, rxed and eloquent Cheng Jinyan dominating the otherwyer, leaving him speechless and unable to interject. The court had bepletely his turf.


    Noticing Wuma Liya, Cheng Jinyan also nced towards the seats, their gaze meeting briefly as he continued his verbal onught without pause.


    Cheng Jinyan quickly shifted his eyes away.


    He told the judge: "I have more than one victim. They are all willing to testify how Wuma Chi vited them."


    Wuma Chi was a local bully who knew how many innocent girls he had harmed. Cheng Jinyan sent people to gather some of them to testify.


    Soon, Wuma Chi was used by multiple victims.


    Cheng Jinyan listed Wuma Chi''s crimes one by one, not just rape but even murdering the victims'' families to threaten them.


    Wuma Liya watched him cite those crimes, still expressionless, not a shred of sympathy or pity for the victims in her eyes.


    Finally, Cheng Jinyan requested the judge to sentence Wuma Chi to life imprisonment.


    The jury kept silent, no one dared make a sound.


    The judge who had been threatened by Wuma Chi''s re earlier, once again backed down and hastily left court for another "intermission".


    Cheng Jinyan knew it would not be so easy. He remained patient.


    Before long though, news came that Wuma Chi had suddenly fallen critically ill and was sent to hospital for emergency treatment.


    The trial was forcefully put on hold.


    Leaving the court, Cheng Jinyan got into his car, coincidentally at the same time Wuma Liya had just stepped out from the court building, standing at the top of the steps watching him.


    Seemingly unaware, Cheng Jinyan got in and closed the door.


    But just as his car started moving, Cheng Jinyan suddenly turned and nced back at Wuma Liya through the window.


    In his hotel room that night, Cheng Jinyan received a call from his subordinate, rushing to the victim''s residence but was a step toote.


    The entire family of three had been brutally murdered.


    Even the men Cheng Jinyan sent to protect them were dead, two of them.


    The killers had even brazenly left the murder weapon at the scene - a short dagger.


    When Cheng Jinyan returned to his hotel, his room had been doused in blood. The walls, the floor, the bed were covered in the blood of the victim''s family and his two subordinates,


    showing just how powerful the Wuma Family was in the area.


    On the other hand, Wuma Chi was at home without a care in the world, popping champagne and fooling around with women and friends, celebrating uproariously.


    The high Wuma Chi even started doing drugs, adrenaline overdrive, heavy metal sting, filling the entire vi with his maniacalughter.


    Drinking non-stop while mocking Cheng Jinyan, imitating his mannerisms in court, making jokes about him with his friends.


    Unaware that Cheng Jinyan was at his bedroom waiting for him...

 Chapter 341: Cheng Jinyan kidnapped Wu Malia; Cheng Jinyan taught scolding:" Want to hear dirtier

    <h4>Chapter 341</h4>


    Wuma Chi was ying to his heart''s content in the backyard swimming pool. Carrying half a bottle of liquor, he walked into the vi and happened to see Wuma Liya who had just arrived and was about to leave.


    Wuma Chi called out to stop her, then went up and put his arm around her shoulders and led Wuma Liya upstairs.


    "That guy broke your arm like this. If you beg your brother twice to make me happy, I''ll take revenge for you. What do you think?" said the drunk Wuma Chi.


    "I thought he was super capable. You, Fourth Uncle and Wuma Lin are so useless. He is useless and I can y him to death with one finger...hup..."


    Wuma Liya held her two arms expressionlessly as Wuma Chi led her upstairs into Wuma Chi¡¯s room.


    "Wait till tomorrow. Tomorrow brother will send someone to catch that guy and let you deal with him whatever you like." Wuma Chi patted Wuma Liya''s shoulder at the door, then turned and entered the room.


    Wuma Chi fumbled in the dark room.


    Someone was sitting on the sofa, holding a cell phone with the screen light shining on his face, the lenses reflecting light.


    The dead drunk Wuma Chi saw it but didn''t notice anything wrong at all. He even invited the man on the sofa to drink together.


    Seeing no response, he continued inviting while turning on the lights. The ring lights made Wuma Chi narrow his eyes ufortably and it seemed to have sobered him up a bit. He looked at the sofa again.


    Cheng Jinyan seemed to be messaging someone. His long legs were casually crossed and he waszily leaning against the corner of the sofa,pletely at ease as if he was in his own home.


    The yful expression on Wuma Chi''s face disappeared bit by bit.


    He stood there, staring at Cheng Jinyan, and finally sobered uppletely. His eyes opened wide in shock. "You..."


    The room door wasn''t closed tightly. Wuma Liya outside didn''t leave either. She heard the sound of a wine bottle shattering in the room.


    Wuma Liya pushed the door open and entered directly.


    The room was brightly lit. The smell of blood filled the air.


    Cheng Jinyan''s arm was choking Wuma Chi''s neck from behind with the murder weapon that killed a family of three stabbed into Wuma Chi''s neck.


    Blood kept flowing out. Wuma Chi struggled in desperation.


    Cheng Jinyan and Wuma Liya who had entered the room looked at each other. He didn''t use much effort to push the Wuma Chi in front of him away.


    Wuma Chi fell slowly to the ground, reaching out to Wuma Liya for help. But she just looked at him coldly.


    Blood sprayed like pirs when the short knife was pulled out of his neck.


    Two drops of blood sshed onto the lenses, the striking red contrasted with Cheng Jinyan''s face making him look very dangerous.


    He slowly and methodically took out a expensive handkerchief from his pocket to wipe the blood off the short knife, revealing a shallow faint smile.


    "Miss Wuma, we meet again."


    Wuma Liya whipped her whip towards Cheng Jinyan. The vase on the low table shattered with a sound and the two started fighting vigorously.


    The movement upstairs quickly alerted all the bodyguards in the vi.


    Cheng Jinyan choked Wuma Liya''s neck with one hand, pressing the short knife horizontally against her delicate neck.


    He took her hostage out of the vi.


    He used Wuma Liya''s life to threaten the bodyguards to exchange for a car.


    Wuma Liya''s hands were tied up tightly by her own whip. Cheng Jinyan pushed her into the car, then started the car and drove away swiftly with the bodyguards shooting after them.


    Not long after the car drove away, Wuma Liya who was in the passenger seat suddenly got up and mmed into Cheng Jinyan who was driving.


    There was a shrill squeal as the tires slid. The car began to zigzag dangerously on the road, almost causing an ident.


    Cheng Jinyan''s head banged against the car window. Ignoring the pain, he hurriedly hit the steering wheel to steady the car.


    "You crazy girl, do you wanna die?!"


    To drive the car, Cheng Jinyan had no choice but to choke Wuma Liya''s neck with one hand and push her off of himself onto the passenger seat to control her.


    Unexpectedly, Wuma Liya lowered her head and bit his arm.


    It hurt so much that he felt she would bite off a piece of his flesh alive.


    "If you don''t let go, I''ll knock you out!"


    This threat didn''t work at all. Wuma Liya not only didn''t let go, she even started using her feet. Her petite body moved freely without restrictions in the narrow passenger seat. Her feet even kicked Cheng Jinyan.


    Seeing the people from the Wuma Family chasing them from behind.


    Cheng Jinyan endured the pain and pulled his arm out of her mouth. Then he chopped her unconscious with one hand knife, stepped on the gas pedal to the end and quickly fled.


    Wuma Liya was woken up by difort and found herself carried on the man''s shoulders walking when she woke up. His sturdy shoulders pressed hard against her abdomen making her very ufortable. Wuma Liya who had her hands tied behind her back struggled a few times.


    "Don''t move around or I''ll throw you into the water."


    Cheng Jinyan pointed to a dirty canal below.


    "Wuma Chi is my father''s most beloved son. You killed him. My father will never let you go." Wuma Liya threatened.


    Cheng Jinyanughed sarcastically. "Isn''t your father''s most beloved child you? What happened, fallen out of favor?"


    Cheng Jinyan''s words clearly provoked Wuma Liya¡¯s sore spot, angering her. "I will definitely kill you!"


    Cheng Jinyan: "You fool, blurting out what you think. Aren''t you afraid I''ll kill you first?"


    Wuma Liya: "You dare. This is my Wuma Family¡¯s territory. You first killed my Fourth Uncle¡¯s son, then my father¡¯s son. You¡¯re doomed!"


    Cheng Jinyan seemed to recall something: "You just reminded me."


    Wuma Liya: "What do you mean?"


    Cheng Jinyan wickedly said: "You wanna know? No way I''m telling you."


    Wuma Liya: "Where are you taking me?"


    Cheng Jinyan: "Naturally to find a ce to get rid of you. I don''t n on taking a burden like you while I''m on the run."


    Cheng Jinyan: "Let me think if I should throw you into the leopard''s den or human traffickers. Miss Wuma is so cute and delicate, I¡¯m sure the human traffickers or leopard will definitely love you very much."


    Wuma Liya angrily: "I will kill you!"


    Cheng Jinyan disdainfully: "You only know how to bite people."


    After walking a distance, Wuma Liya couldn''t bear it any longer: "Bastard, put me down quickly. I feel sick and wanna throw up."


    Cheng Jinyan: "Dare to throw up on me, I¡¯ll cut your tongue off."


    Wuma Liya: "Bastard!"


    Cheng Jinyan: "Is this the only way you know how to curse? Don¡¯t know how to curse? Want me to teach you? Listen carefully and learn it well - waste, trash, brute, beast, asshole, moron, bitch, scum..."


    "You want to hear something more dirty?"


    Wuma Liya: "......"


    After walking along the path for a long time, Cheng Jinyan tied Wuma Liya to a big tree beside the path.


    Having been carried upside down all the way, and with difficulty breathing, Wuma Liya''s little face was flushed red. She struggled and red angrily at Cheng Jinyan: "Don''t let me fall into my hands, or I¡¯ll cut your head off!"


    Cheng Jinyan ced the tip of the knife in front of her eyeballs: "Maybe I''ll dig your eyes out first."


    Wuma Liya: "You dare to do it if you have the guts!"


    Seeing the unfearing Wuma Liya, Cheng Jinyan cursed in a low voice: "You mad woman."


    Then he turned around and left.


    Wuma Liya: "Get your ass back here, let me go, did you hear me!"


    Cheng Jinyan left without looking back, walking straight away.


    After going back the original way for a few hundred meters, Cheng Jinyan ran into several local vagrants. There was only one path, and the vagrants were walking in the direction he had juste from...

 Chapter 342: Cheng Jinyan: "You can’t stab me to death at once, I advise you not to do it"

    <h4>Chapter 342</h4>


    The whip was not tied very tightly, but Wuma Liya was still struggling to get it loose for the time being.


    Suddenly she noticed seven or eight vagrants walking not far away.


    Knowing full well the high crime rate in this area, and that women walking on the road could be vited, Wuma Liya''s expression became tense.


    She didn''t dare ask them for help at all.


    She kept struggling with great effort, seizing the time to try to get the whip loose.


    The vagrants discovered her and rushed over scrambling and shoving to be first, quicklying up to Wuma Liya.


    Several of the men spoke in the local dialect, their expressions lewd, someone directly reached out to touch Wuma Liya''s face, no different from a windfall, picking up money, those extremely aggressive and destructive hungry gazes were frightening just to look at.


    "Get lost, take your filthy hands off me, don''t touch me."


    "I''m of the Wuma family, my Wuma family will be here soon, if you dare touch me you''ll be dead for sure!" Wuma Liya spoke in the local dialect, wanting to scare them off with her status.


    But they simply didn''t believe her, several men surrounded Wuma Liya groping her, speaking vulgar words.


    "We really hit the jackpot today, let her go, we can''t get started with her tied up like this." Several men impatiently released Wuma Liya from the tree, unafraid that she, a lone girl, could get away.


    Although the whip around Wuma Liya was untied, her wrists were still bound together by the whip, and they in their starved impatience didn''t have time to untie the whip from her wrists either.


    Wuma Liya charged through knocking two of them aside then turned and ran, but her hands were tied behind her back, and they had strength in numbers.


    She hadn''t gotten more than a few steps before her way was blocked, Wuma Liya kicked one man away, but was grabbed around the waist by another.


    Soon she was tackled to the ground, the other men quickly surrounding her, tearing open the front of her clothes.


    Wuma Liya had seen things like this since she was little, just yesterday in court, she even heard her older brother had raped a girl, she was already numb to things like this, but this was the first time she herself suffered something like this, when she began to empathize, a fear she had never known before welled up in her heart.


    Wuma Liya was pressed to the ground, her kicking legs pinned down.


    She was simply powerless to resist.


    She cursed at the top of her lungs at the vagrant men on top of her, tears streaming uncontrobly from her eyes, frightened to the point her mind went nk, in the hoarse screams, the weight on her body suddenly lightened, the man pressed on top of her was kicked away by someone, then another.


    Cheng Jinyan, who had turned back, swiftly beat away several of the vagrants.


    He looked towards Wuma Liya, who had fallen into deep terror on the ground, clothes torn to shreds, hair disheveled, face still bruised.


    Cheng Jinyan ced his own jacket over her, helped her up from the ground, then went to untie the whip around her wrists.


    As soon as the whip was untied, she pped him.


    Cheng Jinyan''s face was struck to the side, never having been pped in his life, Cheng Jinyan poked his tongue against his stinging cheek, his expression somewhat ugly, his angry gaze immediately turned to Wuma Liya, only to meet her eyes full of tears.


    Wuma Liya red at him resentfully.


    Cheng Jinyan got up and left.


    After walking some distance, looking back he saw Wuma Liya wrapped in his coat, limping with difficulty in the opposite direction.


    Hearing someone approaching, Wuma Liya was like a frightened bird, her whole body alert, she shrank away to the side, only to find it was Cheng Jinyan.


    Cheng Jinyan crouched down in front of her: "Get on."


    Not waiting for Wuma Liya to react, Cheng Jinyan said: "If you don''t want what just happened to happen again, don''t waste time."


    Wuma Liya clenched her fists, then climbed onto Cheng Jinyan''s back.


    Cheng Jinyan had just gotten the girl onto his back when a sharp tree branch was pressed against his neck.


    Cheng Jinyan ignored it, and strode forward with the girl on his back.


    "If you can''t guarantee you''ll stab me to death, I advise you best not make a move." Cheng Jinyan reminded.


    Wuma Liya didn''t make a move, but she also didn''t remove the tree branch from his neck, keeping it pressed there the whole way.


    Cheng Jinyan carried the girl back along the same road, finding a small clinic.


    Her ankle was badly sprained, swollen hugely, the doctor gave her some anti-inmmatory medicine and medicinal wine to promote blood cirction.


    Leaving the clinic, Cheng Jinyan brought the girl to a hotel, throwing her a set of new clothes.


    Wuma Liya: "I want to shower."


    Cheng Jinyan: "What, you want me to carry you into the bathroom?"


    Wuma Liya: "Get out."


    Cheng Jinyan: "Who cares to look at you."


    The exhausted Cheng Jinyan sat on the sofa without moving.


    Wuma Liya red fiercely at him, at an impasse for a moment, then limped into the bathroom to shower gripping the clothes, the water still on her body and hair not yet dried.


    Cheng Jinyan poured himself a ss of water, sat to rest for a bit, then came to the window, discovering Wuma family men on the street.


    - They had strange totem markings branded on their necks.


    Wuma Liya also had a totem, just at her waist.


    He had noticed when she was unclothed earlier.


    The Wuma family men quickly entered the hotel, got Cheng Jinyan''s room number from the front desk, and immediately came upstairs to apprehend them.


    Wuma Liya was still showering, Cheng Jinyan suddenly urging her from outside the door, the shaken Wuma Liya hurriedly put on clothes, the water still on her body and hair not yet dried.


    She refused to open the door.


    Cheng Jinyan: "If you don''t open the door I''ll kick it in."


    Only then did Wuma Liya open the door.


    Unexpectedly as soon as Cheng Jinyan entered, he pointed a gun at her.


    Before Wuma Liya could react, hearing people break into their room, it was only when Cheng Jinyan held her hostage out of the bathroom that Wuma Liya realized it was her family''s mene to find her.


    Wuma Liya told her subordinates: "Don''t mind me, catch him."


    Cheng Jinyan held the gun against her neck: "You''re not afraid of dying, but they are afraid of not being able to exin to your father."


    Cheng Jinyan''s words made the Wuma family men not dare act rashly.


    Just like that, Cheng Jinyan again took Wuma Liya hostage and left.


    With her injured foot, walking was difficult for her, Cheng Jinyan also worried she would y some trick, so directly held her around the waist with one arm, lifting her feet off the ground, thenmandeered a car after leaving the hotel.


    As soon as they got in the car, Wuma Liya disgustedly pushed him away: "This ce is full of my Wuma family''s men, you won''t get away."


    But Cheng Jinyan just said: "If I wanted to get away I''d have done it already. Just you Wuma family trash, could they stop me?"


    Wuma Liya didn''t understand what he meant.


    Come nightfall, Cheng Jinyan brought the girl to stay at a small inn, Wuma Liya took the medicine Cheng Jinyan tossed to her.


    It was medicine from that small clinic, Cheng Jinyan had stuffed it in his pants pocket, only now getting a chance to take it out.


    Wuma Liya ordered: "Get me a ss of water."


    Cheng Jinyan: "You really think you''re a young miss?"


    Wuma Liya: "If not for you, this young miss would not have been bullied by those scumbags at all, would not have hurt my foot at all."


    Cheng Jinyanughed: "Why don''t you me that bastard brother of yours." But still he went to pour her a ss of water to take medicine.


    As the night grewte, Cheng Jinyan took out Wuma Liya''s whip from another pocket, about toe tie her up.


    "What are you doing?" Wuma Liya sat at the edge of the bed, watching him warily, wanting to dodge but unable to.

 Chapter 343: Wild Man Little lunatic, no brain.

    <h4>Chapter 343</h4>


    Wuma Liya kept moving back on the bedside.


    Cheng Jinyan looked at the hedgehog-like aggressive Wuma Liya, with ill intentions he pulled the whip in his hand.


    He sneered: "Naturally it''s for sleeping."


    Wuma Liya kicked him, making Cheng Jinyan dodge. She recklessly kicked her sprained foot towards him again. Cheng Jinyan grabbed it, then tied Wuma Liya up again, ignoring her struggles and taking her away from the bedside, tying her to a chair.


    Cheng Jinyanfortably lied down on the bed, took off his sses and went to sleep.


    The legs of the chair scraped on the floor due to her restlessness.


    Cheng Jinyan didn''t even open his eyes, he warned: "If you keep moving, I''ll break your legs."


    If she was afraid of threats like this, she wouldn''t be Wuma Liya.


    The room was dim. Wuma Liya looked at Cheng Jinyanfortably sleeping on the bed. Her desire for revenge kept growing.


    Cheng Jinyan had barely rested these past few days. He finally endured the maddening sound of the chair legs scraping. Just as he was about to fall asleep, Wuma Liya suddenly screamed.


    Cheng Jinyan swiftly opened his eyes. The sudden scream made his heart stop for two seconds. When he came to his senses, he thought something was wrong with Wuma Liya. He immediately got up, but saw she lookedpletely normal.


    "This youngdy wants water," her eyes were clearly written with deliberateness.


    Cheng Jinyan directly lied back down, turning his body inward.


    Less than half a minute after closing his eyes again, Cheng Jinyan sat up to prevent her from screaming again when he was about to fall asleep. Cheng Jinyan got out of bed to pour her water.


    He brought the water to her mouth.


    "I don''t want warm water, this youngdy wants cold water," she said instead.


    Cheng Jinyan wasn''t about to indulge her. His big hand directly pinched her cheeks to force her mouth open and poured water down her throat.


    Half a cup of water sessfully went in, the other half spilled all over her¡ª"Cough, cough...cough..." Wuma Liya choked from the water.


    Before she could catch her breath and curse him a couple times, her cheeks were pinched again. Right after, a disposable towel was stuffed into her mouth.


    "Mmph...mmph..." Wuma Liya red at him angrily.


    Cheng Jinyan lied back down on the bed. Wuma Liya had clearly decided to oppose him, repeatedly crossing his patience line.


    Despite having her mouth stuffed, she could still make all kinds of noises.


    She kept moaning non-stop, in addition to scraping the chair legs.


    The two were like they werepeting. Cheng Jinyan stubbornly lied in bed with his eyes closed for a whole hour.


    In the end, Cheng Jinyan admitted defeat.


    He couldn''t endure it anymore and sat up, without a hint of drowsiness left.


    He looked at the provocative and smug look in Wuma Liya''s eyes over her victory.


    He wondered where this little lunatic got so much energy from, actually tiring him out for a whole hour without getting tired herself.


    Cheng Jinyan got up, thinking he should just knock her out for some peace and quiet.


    It was as if Wuma Liya guessed what he was about to do. Her eyes were full of threats and warnings. She kept shifting the chair back. Her entire body resisted him. She identally touched her sprained foot and tears instantly fell from the pain as she sucked in a breath.


    Cheng Jinyan went up to her and roughly pulled out the towel in her mouth.


    He impatiently asked: "What exactly do you want?"


    Seeing Wuma Liya with her face scrunched up, enduring the pain, shoulders trembling, unable to speak for half a day, Cheng Jinyan helplessly squatted down and held her swollen foot that looked like a white radish.


    "...Let me go. Who allowed you to touch this youngdy, you wild man!" Wuma Liya wanted to kick him again.


    Cheng Jinyanughed in anger. Looking at her he said: "Wild man? I didn''t teach you that sentence. Do you even know what that means?"


    Cheng Jinyan reached for the medicinal wine on the table. He opened it and poured some into his palm. After rubbing it in his hands, he smeared it onto her foot.


    "Ow!" Pain made cold sweate out of Wuma Liya as she painfully sucked in air.


    Suspecting that he had deliberately used more force, she gritted her teeth and threatened angrily: "...Just you wait. Don''t let me get my hands on you, or I''ll whip you into a pile of mush!"


    Cheng Jinyan said: "Little lunatic, I can turn you into mush right now." As he spoke, his malicious side appeared again. He lightly increased the pressure of his palm, directly making Wuma Liya cry from pain.


    Seeing the crying Wuma Liya, Cheng Jinyan coldly sneered and mocked: "Crying already?"


    Wuma Liya had tears hanging from her face. She stubbornly gritted her teeth tightly, not letting herself sob out loud, only ring at him furiously with her eyes.


    From Cheng Jinyan using force, he got back a series of revenge from Wuma Liya. Not only did he not get any sleep that night, the next day, the tied up Wuma Liya not only ordered him to feed her, she also bothered him with something every moment, continuously tormenting Cheng Jinyan through different methods.


    Even stuffing her mouth with a towel didn''t make her settle down.


    "Very good. Continue keeping an eye on Wuma You''s side. Help him obtain those venues he wants." Cheng Jinyan sat on the narrow shabby sofa, his long legsfortably crossed.


    Hezily rested one long arm on the sofa backrest, instructing his underling on the phone. Dangerous, sharp glints shed behind his sses.


    Hearing Cheng Jinyan mention her uncle Wuma You''s name, Wuma Liya on the chair looked at him, but didn''t understand what he was talking about.


    Cheng Jinyan hung up the phone.


    Wuma Liya immediately asked: "What are you trying to do to my uncle? My uncle didn''t continue seeking you for revenge after you killed his son. Yet you''re voluntarily looking for my uncle again. Do you think your life is too long?"


    Cheng Jinyan sneered: "Your uncle has ns to usurp power and assassinate your father, yet you still care about him."


    Wuma Liya: "What do you mean?"


    Cheng Jinyanzily and slowly exined to her while texting Qin Hanyue to ask about Qiao Ying''s condition the past two days: "Do you think a family that''s not even considered lowlymoners, destitute paupers, would know about me and contact me? I don''t have aw firm here. And I''m not self-confident enough for my reputation to have spread across the globe. Myw firm''sndline number isn''t some small ad in public restroom stalls that can be posted everywhere."


    Wuma Liya: "So what does this have to do with my uncle?"


    Cheng Jinyan: "Your bastard older brother was schemed by your uncle. Your uncle has been controlling everything from behind the scenes¡ª" It was your uncle who sent people to blow my contact details into that victimized family of three''s ears. And it was also your uncle who secretly helped them contact me."


    From the moment Cheng Jinyan took this case, he realized something was off. Not just him, even the employees at hisw firm were puzzled: "How did they, living thousands of miles away, find ourw firm? And they specifically named you, Lawyer Cheng, saying the other party was powerful and influential and that only Lawyer Cheng could handle this."


    Knowing something strange was going on, Cheng Jinyan still came.


    He didn''te to take on somewsuit, but to settle grievances with the Wuma Family once and for all, so he could have some peace and quiet in the future.


    Wuma Liya: "Since my uncle brought you here, why hasn''t he shown himself to kill you?"


    Cheng Jinyan scolded: "Silly girl with no brain. I already said your uncle wants your father''s life."

 Chapter 344: A Real Villain -- Cheng Jinyan

    <h4>Chapter 344</h4>


    Cheng Jinyan: "Your fourth uncle Wuma You used your beastly brother as bait to lure me here, and then plotted to get me to kill your beastly brother with the lives of a family of three, and then plotted to use your beastly brother''s death to plot against me and your father, waiting for me and your father to fight each other badly injured, so he can take advantage of the situation to rob us, and it would be best if I could help him kill your father, so he can directly reap the profits."


    The family of three, the girl was killed by people sent by Wuma Chi.


    But the girl''s parents were backstabbed by people from Wuma You.


    Wuma You has been coveting the position of family head for more than just one or two days. Wuma Liya was not too surprised by this.


    She asked: "You knew from the beginning that Wuma You was using you, so why did you still kill Wuma Chi and fall into his trap?"


    She thought of the content of Cheng Jinyan''s phone call just now and immediately understood: "Are you plotting against Wuma You and my father?"


    Cheng Jinyan: "What are you angry about? I''m just fighting fire with fire."


    Cheng Jinyan nced up: "Besides, I''m just going with the flow."


    "Your fourth uncle Wuma You covets the position of family head. By helping him snatch a few territories from your father, isn''t that perfectly suited to his righteousness?"


    "Your father has long known that Wuma You harbored ulterior motives, butcked a suitable opportunity to take away the power in his hands."


    "Now I have created this opportunity for your father. There is just ack of a fuse between them. I''m helping to provoke their contradictions."


    He lookedpletely innocent, as if he was being helpful and doing good.


    Cheng Jinyan: "Just watch, they will soon start killing each other. Your Wu Ma family is going to have a major reshuffle."


    Wuma Liya: "Aren''t you afraid that you won''t be able to escape and my father will catch you and beat you to death? It would also achieve the effect if you crippled him, and you could still keep your life. Wouldn''t that be better?"


    Cheng Jinyan: "If you''re going to y, y big. Just crippling him is not enough. Also, your beastly brother deserved to die."


    "He shouldn''t have been killed by awyer like you who is full of justice and morality. I bet you won thosewsuits in the past using these kinds of methods too, right?"


    Wuma Liya looked at him.


    Cheng Jinyan: "First of all, don''t question my professional capabilities. Let me ask you, if you meet those vagrants who bullied you again, what would you do?"


    Wuma Liya''s eyes were filled with the desire to kill: "Of course I would whip them to death alive!"


    Cheng Jinyan: "They deserve to die for bullying you. Does your brother not deserve to die for bullying others? Does it require checking one''s upation when killing beasts?"


    "For a beast like your brother, anyone who sends him to see God, God will be very happy."


    Wuma Liya was speechless.


    Wuma Liya: "My father will not let you go."


    Cheng Jinyan disdainfully said: "Your father doesn''t even dare to kill me."


    Wuma Liya looked at him: "My family''s power is no weaker than yours."


    Cheng Jinyan: "Yes, but my father loves me very much."


    "If I die at the hands of your Wu Ma family, my father will spare no effort to take revenge on your family. My father is different from your father. He has a bunch of women and children. asionally when fatherly love overflows, he would take this one to y with for a while, take that one to y for a while. When he looks upset, he would throw them away and kill them. My father only has me as his child, and only my mother as his wife. He has only loved my mother in his life."


    Wuma Liya didn''t believe him: "Impossible."


    Cheng Jinyan joked: "It looks like you still expect true love deep down."


    Wuma Liya raised her voice even louder: "I don''t!"


    Cheng Jinyan: "Then what is it?"


    Wuma Liya gritted her teeth, as if she wanted to tear Cheng Jinyan apart: "Men are no good! They are all disgusting animals who think with their lower body!"


    Cheng Jinyan was unhappy: "If you scold me like this, I''ll have to do something. I can''t wrongly bear this reputation."


    Wuma Liya was alert and asked: "What are you going to do?"


    Cheng Jinyan got up and took off his jacket in front of her.


    Wuma Liya: "Bastard, if you dare to do anything I will definitely kill you."


    Cheng Jinyan took off his jacket and threw it on the sofa.


    Wuma Liya: "I''m going to whip you to death alive, cut off your head, and chop off all your limbs."


    Cheng Jinyan started unbuttoning his shirt.


    Wuma Liya kept struggling, trying to break free from the whip. In her nervous panic, she didn''t even care about the injury on her feet.


    The threats from her mouth became more and more terrifying: "I''m going to chop you into pieces and feed you to the dogs - don''te over, I told you not toe over, stay away from me, go away!"


    Cheng Jinyan walked right past her.


    Wuma Liya stopped, still in shock.


    Cheng Jinyan went to the water dispenser to pour himself a cup of water and came back with a smile. He leaned close to Wuma Liya''s ear: "Miss Wu Ma, what kind of indecent thoughts are you thinking? Hmm? Your ears are so red. It seems you have quite a lot of them."


    Wuma Liya turned her head to look at him, extremely angry and frustrated.


    The next second, their heads bumped with a "thud".


    Cheng Jinyan covered his hurt forehead. Half of the water in the cup had spilled out. He was in so much pain that tears welled up.


    His head was bumped by the same person twice. Cheng Jinyan simply could not believe it.


    Looking at Wuma Liya ring at him, Cheng Jinyan cursed: "Crazy girl, is your head made of iron?"


    Cheng Jinyan tilted his head back and drank the rest of the water.


    After drinking it, he nced at Wuma Liya and said, "I won''t give you a drink." The water was originally poured for her.


    Cheng Jinyan went back to the sofa.


    And under Cheng Jinyan''s series of actions, the undercurrents were already surging in the Wu Ma family. Wuma Liya''s father, the Wu Ma Family Master, had already interrogated Wuma You in the family council.


    Wuma You naturally would not admit it. He imed he did not order his men to do so, did not seize any territories, and did not overstep his bounds.


    How could he be stupid enough to openly rob? Someone must be falsely using him.


    But as Cheng Jinyan said, the Wu Ma Family Master was justcking an opportunity to take away Wuma You''s power. Why would he care whether it was a false usation?


    "It must be someone taking advantage of the situation to make trouble. Big brother, Little Chi''s death should be our top priority right now. Also Liya, we have to think of a way to rescue Liya first." Wuma You tried to steer the n back on track.


    Cheng Jinyan stood by the window, gazing into the distance: "Shall we make a bet? Bet on whether your father or your fourth uncle will be the eventual winner?"


    Using other people''s father''s and uncle''s lives for gambling, he was truly a viin.


    Wuma Liya looked at him.


    He turned around, casually leaning against the window sill. Half of his smiling face was exposed in the sunlight, while the other half was hidden in the shade.


    He was not wearing his sses.


    Wuma Liya looked at his face carefully for the first time.


    She did not respond to his words, but inexplicably asked: "Is your mother very beautiful?"

 Chapter 345: Wu Malia was shot; Cheng Jinyan: "Play off"

    <h4>Chapter 345</h4>


    Cheng Jinyan said without hesitation: "Of course, my mother is the most beautiful woman in the world, and her beauty is the least remarkable of her virtues." His eyes took on warmth and gained some authenticity.


    Wuma Liya gave a coldugh, though it was unclear what she found funny.


    But Cheng Jinyan knew what she wasughing at.


    He said, "No need for that reaction. My father loved my mother regardless of her looks or anything else. Even if my mother had not been good-looking or outstanding, my father would still have loved her."


    Wuma Liya: "I don''t believe it."


    Cheng Jinyan: "Beauty is certainly a plus, but once its expiration date passes it bes nothing. The soul is eternal."


    Wuma Liya: "Your mother can still maintain her face well now. Talk to me again in ten or twenty years when that''s no longer true."


    She nced at Cheng Jinyan: "I''ll bet your father already has a bunch of illegitimate children with other women out there."


    Cheng Jinyan: "My mother passed away twenty years ago. My father has remained faithful to her ever since, never betraying her."


    That left Wuma Liya speechless, though she still didn''t believe it and even grew angry. "Maybe it''s just that you don''t know about it."


    Cheng Jinyan: "With your twisted view of love, you see every rtionship as purely physical. How could you ever encounter true love?"


    Wuma Liya said angrily: "I told you I don''t have that! Say nonsense like that again and I''ll tear your mouth apart."


    Cheng Jinyan was alsopletely unafraid of her threats.


    He said, "I have a friend you''ve met before, the younger girl who saved mest time in Suriname. Recently she met with misfortune and fell off a cliff into the deep sea. Her boyfriend, mark this, they were only dating at the time, risked his life without hesitation and jumped in after her."


    "What happened then?" Wuma Liya watched him.


    "She''s now bedridden and diagnosed as vegetative. Her boyfriend stays by her side every day taking care of her."


    Wuma Liya fell silent.


    Cheng Jinyan: "If I had been there at the time, I would have jumped in after her to try to save her, even if it was into a sea that swallows people. "


    Wuma Liya looked at him: "You love her too?"


    Cheng Jinyan: "I''m trying to tell you that in this world there''s not only romantic love, but also friendship and familial love that transcend everything physical."


    "If I had fallen in at that time, my friend definitely would have jumped in to try to save me. I never doubt our rtionship."


    Wuma Liya: "What about you? Will you be like your father and only love your wife for your whole life?" She stared at him intently: "Even if she''s not pretty or outstanding, will you be loyal to her for life and never betray her?"


    Cheng Jinyan: "Being loyal to your love is the bare minimum."


    "As long as she is the one I love, not just un-pretty and un-outstanding, even if she were mentally abnormal or a beggar on the street, I would still love her. What always makes me surrender is the soul, not an uninteresting exterior."


    Wuma Liya fell silent again.


    Since they had ended this topic yesterday, Wuma Liya''s whole demeanor had be more normal, or at least quieter.


    Cheng Jinyan had a rare good night''s sleepst night.


    Lost in thought, Wuma Liya didn''t notice Cheng Jinyan approach until he was right in front of her. She came back to herself and looked at the smiling, harmless looking man before her.


    Cheng Jinyan bent down towards her: "Your world is really dirty. Love, family, friendship, everything is filled with dysfunction."


    Wuma Liya''s face paled slightly.


    "Your psychology, your thoughts, your concepts are all twisted. You are a typical case of antisocial personality disorder mixed with borderline personality disorder."


    "You need treatment."


    Cheng Jinyan: "I''m awyer, and also a psychologist. Do you need counseling to help with your mental health, Miss Wuma?"


    His voice was light and slow, clearly meant to be soothing, but it felt like being pricked with a needle, making one ufortable all over to hear it. It made one''s fingertips numb, making them want to plead for help from him, yet also fearfully want to avoid him.


    There was not a hint of a doctor''s benevolent heart in his eyes. He looked more like he had captured an interesting prey animal that he wanted to domesticate and train, that he wanted to toy with, and also wanted to torture, before watching it whimper, struggle, and beg for its life.


    The darkness inside him went far beyond this. He hid it very well, rarely revealing his abnormal side to strangers.


    But he often enjoyed unleashing that other side in front of trusted friends and kindred spirits, recklessly indulging himself without thought of consequences.


    Wuma Liya: "I don''t need it!"


    Cheng Jinyan regretfully shook his head: "What a shame. I haven''te across a patient with symptoms as severe as yours in a long time."


    Wuma Liya angrily scolded: "You''re the sick one!"


    Cheng Jinyan continued muttering to himself: "Although you''ve given up on bing normal, I''ll still ask God to bless you."


    Cheng Jinyan took out his phone and continued pushing things along from behind the scenes.


    Wuma''s people were also continuously searching for traces of him and Wuma Liya, split into two groups - Wuma You and Wuma''s family head.


    Cheng Jinyan got word that Wuma''s people were searching this way and brought Wuma Liya away from the small hotel to avoid the search.


    Darkness gradually swallowed the earth.


    Wuma Liya''s hands were bound in front of her with two loops of rope. Cheng Jinyan''srge hand easily gripped both her wrists.


    This gesture happened to conceal the ropes.


    The two walked along the street like this, looking to outsiders like a couple in love out for a hand-in-hand stroll.


    A group of people appeared not far ahead.


    The sharp-eyed Cheng Jinyan brought Wuma Liya off to the side to hide.


    Wuma Liya gave a coldugh and told him: "That is my father''s most capable subordinate. You''re done for."


    Cheng Jinyan alsoughed and replied: "Too bad he''s already been bought over by your fourth uncle Wuma You."


    The smile on Wuma Liya''s face disappeared along with this.


    Cheng Jinyan: "You thought he was here to kill me, but which do you think it is - kill me, or kill you?" Not waiting for Wuma Liya to react, Cheng Jinyan immediately revealed a malicious smile: "Let''s test it and see."


    The next second, he directly pulled Wuma Liya out to expose them to the view of those people.


    Gunshots rang out.


    Cheng Jinyan grabbed Wuma Liya, wielding a gun in his other hand to fire back.


    Bullets whizzed past their ears as Cheng Jinyan pulled Wuma Liya along, retreating while shooting.


    Wuma Liya''s gaze fixed on her father''s most capable subordinate. That man should havee to her rescue as soon as he saw her, but he didn''t.


    He hid behind the others, slowly raising his gun with the muzzle aimed right at her, before pulling the trigger.


    Two shots in session.


    With nowhere to dodge, the second bullet tore through Wuma Liya''s shoulder, spurting blood that swiftly dyed her clothes red.


    Seeing therge bloody patch on her shoulder, Cheng Jinyan thought to himself - things have gone too far.


    Cheng''s people arrived in time. Cheng Jinyan immediately picked up the unconscious Wuma Liya and left the area.


    They couldn''t go to any of the hospitals or clinics in this area. Wuma You wanted Wuma Liya dead and to capture him alive, so they would surely be lying in ambush waiting for them to deliver themselves to the door.


    Cheng Jinyan could only bring her to a hotel room.


    Wuma Liya had already passed out. He untied the ropes around her wrists and pushed up her sleeve, revealing the ugly knife scars on her arm - the "three knife six eye" punishment had left them.


    The scars made her entire arm look horrifying.

 Chapter 346: Leah was clearly seduced by the Cheng boy.

    <h4>Chapter 346</h4>


    Cheng Jinyan''s gaze followed her eyes andnded on her face for a moment.


    He continued untying the rope and then used a dagger to cut away the clothes around her wound, revealing a bleeding gunshot wound.


    Wuma Liyay unconscious on the bed.


    Cheng Jinyan cleaned the dagger and sterilized it.


    As the de entered the bullet hole, Wuma Liya woke up abruptly, her body starting to convulse. Cheng Jinyan forcefully held down her shoulder and skillfully removed the bullet.


    Wuma Liya fainted again from the pain.


    Cheng Jinyan set aside the dagger and began to clean her wound.


    His subordinates bought medicine and gauze, which were delivered to him.


    After cleaning and applying medicine to the wound, Cheng Jinyan helped her up and let her lean against him, then proceeded to bandage her.


    "Father..."


    Wuma Liya, who was unconscious in his arms, murmured suddenly.


    Cheng Jinyan, who was in the midst of wrapping the bandage, instinctively nced at her.


    "Father..."


    Another voice.


    As a psychiatrist, Cheng Jinyan had encountered many psychological abnormalities, but he still couldn''t understand or analyze Wuma Liya''s twisted and pathological love for her own father.


    Having witnessed her father throwing her mother to feed the leopards, she had suffered from a mental illness, yet she not only didn''t hate her father, but wanted to gain more attention and care from him...


    It was abnormal in every sense.


    After Cheng Jinyan finished dressing her wound, he sat down by the bedside as if resting, but his gaze was fixed on Wuma Liya.


    "She really is sick," Cheng Jinyan said to her.


    The next day,


    Wuma Liya woke up from her unconscious state, and there was no one else in the room besides her.


    She vaguely remembered that Cheng Jinyan had removed the bullet for her and treated her shoulder wound...


    She looked down at the clean clothes she had changed into, and clenched her teeth, her face flushed either from anger or embarrassment.


    The atmosphere in the Wuma Family was tense.


    The Wuma Family held another meeting.


    And just as the meeting was about to end, the most powerful and trusted confidant of the Wuma Family''s patriarch returned and announced in front of everyone, "Miss Liya was killed by Cheng Jinyan."


    No one would doubt the words of the patriarch''s confidant.


    "The Cheng Family is going too far. First it was Xiaolin, then Xiaochi and Liya. They want to exterminate our Wuma Family!" The second uncle mmed the table, filled with murderous intent.


    "Big brother, we''ve endured the deaths of Xiaolin and Liya before, but now they think our Wuma Family is afraid of them and are directly bullying us at our doorstep." The third uncle''s face was grim. "Tomorrow, their guns will be pointed at our heads." He pointed to his own head.


    "If we don''t do something, even if we don''t die by the hands of the Cheng Family, we''ll beughed to death by everyone in the underworld! I won''t be able to show my face in the Wuma Family if we don''t avenge this." The second uncle couldn''t bear it any longer.


    Wuma You, who had remained silent, added at the right moment, "Big brother, won''t you say something?" He looked satisfied, everything was going ording to his n.


    When the eldest brother, Wu Ma Qiong, and the Cheng Family engage in a battle that leaves both sides injured, it will be the perfect opportunity for him to seize power.


    Uncle Er: "Big Brother, what are you really worried about? Liya and Xiaochi are your favorite children, after all."


    What is he worried about? Wu Ma Qiong, the head of the Wuma Family, nced at Wuma You without showing any emotion.


    Before Wu Ma Qiong could give a reassuring reply, a voice suddenly rang out, "Father."


    Everyone turned to look and saw that it was Wuma Liya, who had been tragically killed by Cheng Jinyan.


    "Liya?" Everyone looked at her.


    Wuma You''s face changed.


    The formidable confidant of the head of the family also had a change in expression.


    Uncle Er asked in confusion, "Liya, didn''t Cheng Jinyan kill you?" He subtly nced at Wuma You, and their eye contact made it clear that they were on the same side.


    Wuma Liya walked over briskly and said, "Cheng Jinyan didn''t want to kill me. The one who truly wanted to kill me is him." Wuma Liya raised her hand and pointed directly at the confidant of her father.


    The person''s face tightened, but he feigned innocence, saying, "Miss Liya, are you saying that I wanted to kill you?"


    Uncle San said, "Liya, Uncle Qing has always been your father''s right-hand man, taking care of you as you grew up. Are you mistaken?"


    Wuma Qiong, the head of the Wuma Family, said, "Liya, exin clearly what happened."


    Wuma Liya said, "I haven''t made a mistake. It was Uncle Qing who wanted to kill me. As for why he, as your right-hand man, wanted to kill me, Father, you have to ask Uncle Si."


    Wuma Liya looked at Wuma You and spoke before Wuma You could say anything, "This isn''t the first time Uncle Si has tried to kill me."


    Wuma You''s face turned serious. "Liya, there are things that shouldn''t be said lightly. Do you know the consequences of your words?"


    But Wuma Liya continued, "Wuma Chi wasn''t killed by Cheng Jinyan. It was Uncle Si who sent someone to kill him."


    Wuma You mmed his hand on the table. "Nonsense!"


    Wuma Liya said, "I was also at my brother''s vi that day. I saw it with my own eyes. Cheng Jinyan was framed by you!"


    "You bear a grudge against Cheng Jinyan and covet the position of the head of my family. You intentionally lured Cheng Jinyan here and killed my brother, framing Cheng Jinyan, hoping to provoke the hatred between him and our family. Uncle Qing has long been bought off by you!" Wuma Liya used loudly.


    The elders of the Wuma Family with the power to speak were all shocked.


    Wuma You said, "It''s all nonsense!"


    Wuma Liya took out a bullet. "This is the bullet that injured me. If what I''m saying is true, you''ll see."


    Wuma Liya tossed the bullet to Uncle San.


    Uncle San caught it and held it in his hand, shocked.


    Then he threw the bullet to Wuma You and questioned forcefully, "Old Fourth, do you still have anything to say?"


    Uncle San said, "A few days ago, you tantly sent people to seize our territory. You repeatedly imed it was a frame-up. Are you going to say the same thing about this incident today?"


    Wuma You: "I didn''t do it, I really didn''t. Liya has been hanging out with that guy from the Cheng family these past few days. It''s just the two of them, and who knows what kind of rtionship you have with him, and whether he has influenced you. Earlier, when I wanted to kill him for Xiaolin''s sake, you repeatedly obstructed me. Liya, it seems like your heart has already shifted towards that guy from the Cheng family. Are you willing to destroy our Wuma family for the sake of a man?"


    Wuma Liya refused to back down: "The person who saved Cheng Jinyan''s life before was my father. And you, Fourth Uncle, have always defied my father''s orders."


    Wuma You was at a loss for words.


    The head of the Wuma familymanded: "Take Wuma You and Wan Shuiqing away and lock them up."


    Wuma You protested: "You can''t do this. How can you just believe her word and use me? It''s obvious that she has been influenced by that guy from the Cheng family. Her words cannot be trusted!"


    Wuma You was eventually taken away.


    The head of the Wuma family then turned to his daughter: "Liya, go rest for now. You''ve been through a lot these past few days. Today, thanks to you."


    Wuma Liya looked at her loving father: "It''s what Liya should do."


    The head of the Wuma family said, "Go on. After I finish handling matters, I''lle see you."


    Wuma Liya replied, "Okay."


    Wuma Liya returned to her room. Her wounds were treated again, and she stared absentmindedly at the bloodstained gauze in her hand.


    Her thoughts were interrupted by her father''s presence.


    She was somewhat surprised that her father had actuallye to see her. She thought it was just a verbal reassurance.


    Wuma Liya smiled and said, "I''m fine, Father."


    Wuma Qiong, affectionately, ruffled her hair. "Father still has some matters to attend to. Rest well."


    "Father," Wuma Liya called out.


    "Do you need something else?" Wuma Qiong turned back.


    "Do you love my mother?" Wuma Liya asked him.


    Even if it was once, even if it was just a fleeting moment.


    "Your mother?" Wuma Qiong seemed to have momentarily forgotten who Liya''s mother was.


    Wuma Liya looked at his reaction, and the hope in her eyes gradually cooled.


    Wuma Qiong recollected, "I remember now. Liya''s mother was a prostitute, and she was rted to someone named... Did you have a brother named Wuma Yan? Liya''s mother was sisters with his mother. Dad remembers her." Wuma Qiong finally recalled.


    Wuma Liya''s expression vanished.


    Wuma Qiong continued reminiscing, "How did Liya''s mother die? Did she die fromplications during childbirth when she gave birth to you?"


    Wuma Qiong couldn''t be bothered to think further. "Alright, Dad still has matters to attend to. Liya, rest well. By the way, Dad wants to ask you, tell Dad the truth. Was it that guy from the Cheng family who killed your brother, Xiaochi, or was it your Fourth Uncle?"

 Chapter 347: Wu Malia sets Cheng Jinyan Free

    <h4>Chapter 347</h4>


    Wu Ma Qiong''s face turned cold and stern, his sharp and icy gaze fixed on Wuma Liya, causing a suffocating feeling. It was as if Liya would face terrible punishment if she dared to lie or deceive him.


    Liya had seen this kind of gaze from her father since she was a child.


    Whenever her father looked at her with such eyes, Liya would tremble in fear, shrinking and trembling all over her body. In severe cases, she would even pray in her heart, praying that her father wouldn''t kill her...


    Liya met her father''s gaze and told him clearly, "It was Uncle Si''s people who killed Brother. Liya saw it with her own eyes."


    Wu Ma Qiong nodded, no longer doubting her.


    Suddenly, he said, "Liya is already a grown girl, at the age to get married. Father will find a suitable match for you."


    Liya replied, "But I''m still young and don''t want to get married."


    Wu Ma Qiong ignored her words and thought of a suitable candidate, a local wealthy merchant, and immediately rmended him to Liya.


    Liya, however, said, "But that man already has a wife and several concubines, and he''s twenty years older than me."


    Wu Ma Qiong said, "What''s the problem with that? Father also has many women, and they are all much younger than Father."


    Liya felt a physical disgust and nausea in her heart.


    She said, "But someone told me that a proper marriage should be monogamous, based on loyalty and love, not like Father."


    Wu Ma Qiong scoffed, "Monogamy? That''s an excuse made by the weak to cover up their own ipetence. Have you ever seen a powerful man with only one woman? And as for loyalty and love that you mentioned, what are those?"


    Then he asked, "Liya, you don''t have any feelings for Cheng Jinyan, do you?"


    Liya replied, "How could I possibly like him!"


    Wu Ma Qiong said, "That''s good. Although hees from a good family and has a presentable appearance, he has caused a lot of trouble for our Wuma family. Father doesn''t want you to have any rtionship with him."


    Liya said, "I understand."


    Wu Ma Qiong said, "Good girl, go rest."


    Liya''s mind was filled with her father''s reaction when he mentioned her mother and his words "prostitute" and "died in difficult childbirth."


    She couldn''t rest at all, not even for a moment.


    She got up and went to her father''s residence, only to see her father and Wan Shuiqinging out of the room one after another.


    Didn''t Father have Wan Shuiqing and Uncle Si locked up together? Why weren''t they locked up? Looking at them, there was no sign of hostility between a betrayer and the betrayed.


    Liya approached them directly and said, "Father."


    Both of them looked at Liya as she suddenly appeared.


    Wan Shuiqing hesitated and called her, "Miss Liya."


    Liya looked at the harmonious atmosphere between the two of them and asked, "Father, have you forgiven Uncle Qing?"


    Wu Ma Qiong replied, "After all, Uncle Qing has served me for so many years, for the Wuma family..."


    Liya interrupted her father for the first time, "Was all of this Father''s n? Uncle Si was the one who was being schemed against."


    Wu Ma Qiong looked at her.


    Liya: "Uncle Qing was pretending to be bribed by Uncle Si, injuring me deliberately, nning everything, waiting for me toe back and use Uncle Si in front of the n."


    Wuma You originally thought he could use Liya''s death to frame Cheng Jinyan, fueling the hatred between Wu Ma Qiong and the Cheng family. Little did he know that he had fallen into Wu Ma Qiong''s trap.


    Liya gradually unraveled their scheme.


    "In order to catch Uncle Si and deal with him legitimately, you didn''t hesitate to include me in your calctions."


    "Aren''t you afraid that Uncle Qing might identally kill me for real?"


    Liya pressed on, questioning, "Who was responsible for making Uncle Qing pull the trigger, Uncle Si or you, Father?"


    Wan Shuiqing said, "Miss Liya, I did indeed pretend to join forces with Wuma You. It was Wuma You who wanted me to kill you."


    "If your father hadn''t been prepared in advance, you would have been killed by Wuma You and used to frame the Cheng family."


    Liya said, "Assuming Uncle Si had no intention of targeting me, Father would still sacrifice half of my life to plot against Uncle Si, right?"


    Liya felt heartbroken and furious.


    Wu Ma Qiong admitted directly, "Yes."


    He couldn''t be bothered to weave a lie to deceive her, especially since she was feeling so sad. He was even a little impatient.


    "Liya is very clever, but I don''t like you in your current state. It''s just a minor injury. It''s an honor for you to sacrifice yourself for the Wu Ma family. Besides, I am your father, and you have no right to question me like this. If I want you dead, all you need to do is obediently present your neck to my de. Do you understand?"


    "Let''s go." Wu Ma Qiong called his subordinates and left.


    Liya stood in ce, watching the two of them go.


    That night, Liya, who had taken medicine, fell asleep early. Her dreams were filled with various twisted events she had witnessed from childhood.


    In a daze, she felt the servants shaking her, trying to wake her up and speaking anxiously.


    She faintly heard the name Cheng Jinyan.


    Just as Liya, who was dreaming, struggled to open her heavy eyelids, her mother appeared in the dream and she exerted all her strength to break free from the oppressive nightmare.


    Startled, she sat up, but before she could ask what the servants were saying, she heard themotion outside.


    Liya immediately became alert and asked, "What''s happening?"


    The two servants were afraid of their unpredictable mistress.


    "Fourth Elder and Second Elder gathered their men and are pressuring the family head to step down. Miss Liya, please hide quickly."


    Liya said, "Did you just mention Cheng Jinyan?"


    Servant: "He was captured by the family head."


    Liya sat on the bed, her body covered in cold sweat from the nightmare.


    She immediately got up, left the room, and walked towards the East Courtyard where the prisoners were held.


    She didn''t encounter any guards along the way; they were all in the front hall...


    In the darkness, she arrived in front of an old room.


    Liya took out the key, opened the door, and looked inside by the moonlight. The room was filled with torture devices, but there was no sign of anyone.


    The chair in the middle, used for binding people, was empty.


    "Miss Wuma, did youe to save me?"


    Cheng Jinyan''s voice suddenly rang out, and a figure shed out from behind the door. The tall, dark silhouette startled Wuma Liya, who quickly took a step back.


    She looked at Cheng Jinyan and saw that he was holding a bundle of rope, the same rope that had just bound him.


    And from the way he was gesturing with the rope, it was obvious that he intended to strangle someone.


    In the next moment, right in front of her, he threw the rope to the ground.


    "You care so much about your father''s opinion of you. Are you not afraid that he will be angry if you let me go? That he will stop loving you?" Cheng Jinyan''s tone was irritating.


    Liya: "How do you know that thisdy didn''te here to kill you? If it weren''t for you, I wouldn''t have gotten hurt."


    Cheng Jinyan sighed and looked at Liya sympathetically. "There''s a cruel truth, I don''t know if I should let you know."

 Chapter 348: Cheng Jinyan watched Leah fall into the leopard Den

    <h4>Chapter 348</h4>


    Lia took the initiative to say, "Are you talking about my father and Wan Shuiqing plotting against my fourth uncle, using me as a pawn?"


    Cheng Jinyan said, "You already know? You look very calm, not quite what I imagined. A bit disappointing."


    Lia asked, "Disappointed that you didn''t see me go crazy?"


    Cheng Jinyan said, "Of course not. I''m a doctor."


    Lia expressionlessly said, "Get the hell out if you don''t want to die."


    Cheng Jinyan said, "I haven''t even seen the show yet, no rush."


    Lia frowned, "Did you get caught on purpose?"


    Cheng Jinyan said, "Of course. I yed quite a big role in this. As the climax approaches, I have to sit in the front row."


    He leaned in close to Lia, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, his eyes dangerous. In a low voice he slowly said, "That''s the only way to see clearly."


    Gunshots rang out from the front hall. Cheng Jinyan nced in the direction of the gunfire and slowly said, "It''s started."


    Lia red at him, "Be careful or you might not make it out alive."


    Having said that, Lia turned and walked out.


    Cheng Jinyan took big steps and caught up with her in two strides.


    "It''s going to get very chaotic and dangerous. Miss Wuma, since you''re set on seeing this through, I don''t know my way around. Take me with you, won''t you?" As he spoke he had already grabbed Lia''s wrist, pulling her towards the front hall.


    Lia angrily shouted, "Let go of me!"


    They had just walked out of the east wing, not yet near the front hall, when they heard the sounds of fighting and gunshots continuously ringing out.


    Lia wanted to shake off Cheng Jinyan to go see what was happening.


    But Cheng Jinyan stopped her, "If you go out now you''re likely to catch a stray bullet and die. You have to be careful even when watching a show. Let''s wait a little longer."


    Lia asked him, "What exactly are you trying to do? Where are your people?"


    Cheng Jinyan said, "They''re right outside, they have to ensure my safety, don''t they? Don''t worry, I''m not interested in the Wuma Family''s assets, I didn''te here to take advantage of the chaos and loot. I just wanted to watch the excitement, I''ll leave after I''m done watching."


    Almost all of the Wuma Family members had gathered in the front hall. Even from quite a far distance, the two of them could smell the increasingly strong scent of blood.


    Cheng Jinyan looked back at her. Under themplight and moonlight, her beautiful face looked slightly pale from her wounds.


    She didn''t look aggressive at all, her appearance was weak and pitiable, evoking a desire to protect. But beneath that lovely, harmless exterior were thorns and fangs.


    Lia looked at him with an unfriendly expression.


    Cheng Jinyan said with an evil smile, "He said you''re going to marry a local wealthy businessman to be his concubine."


    Lia was furious, "Shut up!"


    Cheng Jinyan continued, "Looks like it''s true, huh~ I''m not interested in who you marry to be a concubine. But I am a little curious, why would your father randomly tell me this when I was caught? He seemed to be warning me to stay away from you. Did Miss Wuma say something about me to your father after you went home?"


    He looked at her withughing eyes, extremely annoying.


    Lia gritted her teeth.


    Cheng Jinyan said, "Doesn''t look I can find out what you said to your father."


    Lia ignored him, her gaze turned back towards the front hall.


    "If Miss Wuma doesn''t want to be someone''s concubine, you can contact me. Consider it returning Miss Wuma''s good intentions in wanting to save me. I''d be willing to provide Miss Wuma the best psychological counseling."


    He added.


    Lia''s expression changed slightly but she didn''t respond or look at him.


    When Cheng Jinyan looked back at the front hall, Lia looked at him.


    His side profile was very three-dimensional, looking more aggressive than his front profile. This was Lia''s first time seeing him from such a close distance.


    She looked at him very clearly.


    After a while, she lowered her eyes to look down - Cheng Jinyan was afraid she would run away so he had been strongly grabbing her, hard enough to hurt.


    The fighting didn''t stop, the gunshots were endless.


    Lia took the chance when Cheng Jinyan was distracted to shake his hand off forcefully and ran quickly towards the danger ahead.


    Cheng Jinyan wanted to pull her back but obviously couldn''t anymore.


    The front hall was in chaos, it could be said to be a mountain of corpses and sea of blood. Lying on the ground were familiar faces she recognized.


    Lia didn''t find her father in the front hall, but she saw her second and third uncles brutally killing each other along with other rtives...


    Her appearance quickly drew attention. The best way to survive this kind of family infighting was to take a hostage as protection.


    Lia quickly escaped from this dangerous ce.


    She walked towards her father''s residence. Along the way, she encountered women and servants fleeing with money, people looking everywhere for her fourth uncle to kill him, and saw her second uncle''s son randomly shooting her third uncle''s daughter and two concubines dead with a gun.


    Upon discovering her, he even pointed his gun at her.


    Lia shot first, killing her cousin.


    Gun in hand she numbly walked forward,ing across familiar faces, dead, trampled on, not yet dead, ughtering others.


    She walked in this big family she had always lived in, watching with little feeling. She kept walking in one direction, as if she had an obsession there that no one could stop her from pursuing.


    She finally arrived at her father''s residence but did not see him.


    Where did he go? Hiding? Or did he run away abandoning her?


    Lia stood in ce, her mind alternating between chaotic and clear. During the clear moments she thought of where he might be, so she immediately walked in a certain direction.


    The Wuma residence was huge, built against a mountain, sorge it upied the entire mountainside.


    Lia walked up the mountain.


    At the top of the mountain was where her father kept his pet leopards, a ce she was absolutely terrified to go, having psychological trauma. Her father had forcibly taken her there several times but she would scream and even have fits, while her father felt she was spoiling the fun.


    Lia could hear the excited, low roars of the leopards.


    The fear inside her made her uncontrobly tremble, her breathing became abnormal. The horrific scene of her mother being mauled by leopards kept appearing. Her face was frighteningly pale but she persisted in not stopping.


    Getting closer and closer, the leopards'' roars grew louder and more frequent. Lia nearly had a panic attack.


    Forcing herself, she arrived halfway up the mountain. There were also buildings here. She saw her father standing on a viewing tform.


    Wu Ma Qiong noticed and turned around to find it was Lia.


    He didn''t seem to remember Lia''s fear of leopards at all and showed no particr reaction to hering here alone.


    "Lia has arrived," he said emotionlessly.


    "After tonight the Wuma Family will suffer an enormous loss. Lia will have to get married, that''s the only way she can help the family," Wu Ma Qiong looked down at the Wuma residence below, mes bursting out from time to time.


    He talked on, arranging Lia''s life for her.


    Step by step Lia walked towards him, "I won''t get married. I''ve scheduled an appointment with a psychologist, I need treatment."


    Wu Ma Qiong then recalled Lia''s illness.


    He was troubled, "Your illness really is a nuisance, you should get it looked at, otherwise your husband''s family will dislike you."


    At this time Cheng Jinyan led a few men up the mountain looking for them.


    Oveing her fear, Lia kept walking forward, "Father, you haven''t answered my question yet." Her voice started shaking.


    Wu Ma Qiong looked at her, "What?"


    Lia kept going forward, "Did you love my mother?"


    That silly question again, and asking it at a time like this. Wu Ma Qiong was impatient, "How could I possibly love a prostitute."


    He even felt nauseated.


    Lia stopped three meters away from Wu Ma Qiong. She shook all over, unable to take another half step forward, because right under their feet were more than a dozen leopards.


    Falling down she would be eaten without a trace left. Just thinking about it made Lia feel faint.


    "Not...not even for a moment? Then do you love your daughter Lia?" Her fear made her voice sound like crying. She saw the terrifying scene of her mother being mauled again.


    Wu Ma Qiong didn''t want to deal with her. After a while he perfunctorily said, "If Lia is a good girl, Father will naturally love Lia."


    Lia looked at her father''s back, not saying anything for a long time while the leopards'' roars continuously drifted up from below.


    "My mother...was mauled to death by your leopards." Lia brought up, hoping to elicit some love and remorse from her father.


    But there was none. Wu Ma Qiong just indifferently hmm-ed.


    Lia hadpletely lost hope. She tugged at her bloodless lips, and suddenly answered her father, "Father, if you were a good father, Lia would also love you."


    The next moment, with strength from some unknown source, she suddenly rushed towards Wu Ma Qiong. Thetter turned at the sound, but it was toote.


    He let out a terrified and desperate scream as Lia crashed into him, sending them both tumbling down into the leopard''s den.


    "Lia!"


    Cheng Jinyan happened to arrive just then, and witnessed Lia and Wu Ma Qiong fall into the midst of the excited, snarling leopards.

 Chapter 349: The sick rush to the doctor Rumor Qin Han more mental problems

    <h4>Chapter 349</h4>


    The chairman of the Qin Group, Qin Hanyue, has not appeared in thepany for more than half a year since disappearing at the end ofst year.


    Although the employees cannot help but privately discuss this, they dare not be too curious, let alone make random guesses about Qin Hanyue''s whereabouts.


    It was thought that they were insignificant, but they heard that the big shots in the Beijing circle were just like them, none of them had seen Qin Hanyue at any asion.


    Who doesn''t know that Qin Hanyue is strict with himself, with only work in his eyes. Since he took over thepany, this is the first time this has happened. In the past, he was away on business trips for three to five months at most, and during that time one could still hear a little about his whereabouts, but this time he just disappearedpletely.


    There are two most prevalent spections: Qin Hanyue is managing overseas enterprises abroad, and is temporarily unable to get away; Qin Hanyue is sick at home recuperating.


    These are the two most widely spread opinions.


    Why would there be talks of Qin Hanyue, young and strong, being critically ill? That''s because many big shots in Beijing circles have also heard the wind¡ªthat the Qin family is sparing no expense seeking medical treatment everywhere.


    In fact, two months ago, an extremely outrageous incident was spread: The Qin family, unable to find medical treatment, superstitiously found a Taoist priest and invited him home to perform rituals and summon spirits.


    No one knows how this information leaked out, but some people believed it. Those at odds with the Qins even secretly looked into its authenticity, hoping to hear the good news of Qin Hanyue''s critical illness and the Qin family losing its person in power.


    Originally everyone thought it was Old Master Qin who had reached old age, and Qin Hanyue, being a filial son, was running around seeking medical treatment for his father, and had no time to attend to thepany.


    But after the incident of summoning spirits with a Taoist priest came out, everyone unanimously rejected it, because it was absolutely impossible for Qin Hanyue, a well-educated normal person, to do such superstitious things.


    So everyone became more convinced that Qin Hanyue himself was ill, and the Qin family, unable to find medical treatment, finally went down this crooked path for Qin Hanyue.


    Exactly what was going on and where Qin Hanyue went, only the Qin family themselves knew.


    The curtains werepletely drawn open by someone, and sunshine poured in, shining brightly beside the bed.


    The girl lying in bed looked increasingly emaciated. Shey there quietly, making everyone dare not speak loudly, for fear of startling her away.


    "Morning," Qin Hanyue leaned down and kissed the girl''s forehead.


    "I have things to attend at thepany today, I need to chair two meetings there. I''ll handle them as quickly as possible ande back to apany you."


    He spoke gently, reporting to the girl.


    Qin Hanyue lingered by the bedside for a good half day, wasting away the breakfast time, before finally leaving with an empty stomach.


    Before leaving, he looked at her worriedly, pulled out one of her hands from under the quilt, kissed it, and only then left.


    A gust of wind blew in from the balcony, and a talisman pasted on the door frame fluttered silently in the wind.


    Those rumors about Qin Hanyue outside were not unfounded. Those outrageous rumors were actually even more outrageous in reality.


    The most outrageous one¡ªinviting a Taoist priest to perform rituals and summon spirits¡ªwas true. And not only did this outrageous thing happen at the hands of Qin Hanyue, this well-educated person, he even did more than just this one thing. He not only invited a Taoist priest, but also invited high monks from Thand.


    When Qin Hanyue invited the Taoist priest home and set up an altar in front of the vi to summon spirits, with Qiao Ying ced in front of the ritual array, Old Master Qin almost gave him a p to make hime to his senses.


    The person was perfectly fine, yet he was summoning her soul.


    After that night, everyone in the Qin family felt that Qin Hanyue had mental problems. Even gentle Qin''s Mother and Qin Hanyue''s aunt thought he was crazy, scaring everyone in the Qin household for days, unable to sleep well.


    A few dayster, Qin Hanyue brought several high monks from Thand who chanted scriptures at the Qin residence for several days and pasted many talismans.


    It made everyone feel uneasy.


    Although Qin''s Mother was in awe of ghosts and gods, she had never seen such a scene before either. She worried about Qin Hanyue so much that she washed her face in tears for two days straight.


    Old Master Qin didn''t stop him either, letting Qin Hanyue make a mess as he pleased, thinking that he would settle down after tiring himself out in a few days.


    But after sending off the monks, Qin Hanyue brought in a bunch of strange instruments and some experts, researching things like maic fields, also to summon spirits.


    He had employed both mysticism and science.


    Old Master Qin hadforted himself that Qin Hanyue was just desperately seeking any possible treatment, but after Qin Hanyue''s repeated actions, Old Master Qin also believed his mind was starting to go after being unable to take the blow.


    However, Qin Hanyue was very clear-headed.


    He wasn''t desperately seeking any possible treatment either.


    After hearing about his outrageous actions, Cheng Jinyan and Ye Si only scolded him for being insane, but didn''t stop him.


    Because only they knew that Qiao Ying''s soul had been reborn.


    Seeing Qiao Ying¡¯s condition, Qin Hanyue couldn¡¯t help but specte wildly: Was it because her soul was no longerpatible with this body? Or was this heavily injured body already unable to sustain her soul...


    It was difficult for the mature-minded Qin Hanyue to force himself to give free rein to his imagination regarding the topic of soul rebirth.


    But once the imagination started, it became uncontroble.


    He even had the most fearful spection: could it be that the soul in this body now was no longer hers?


    This thought made Qin Hanyue panic. He immediately called Cheng Jinyan.


    Fortunately Cheng Jinyan reminded him, and spoke reasonably.


    The real Qiao Ying was already dead. If the soul left this body, then this body should have already lost all signs of life, and not be in aa like now.


    Just as he felt relieved, Qin Hanyue thought again, if Qiao Ying''s soul could inhabit this body, perhaps others'' could as well.


    What if when she woke up, her soul had already been reced by someone else''s?


    Maybe, maybe, maybe the soul in this body now was no longer hers.


    This thought of Qin Hanyue''s not only frightened himself, but even frightened Cheng Jinyan, because it was indeed possible in principle.


    And so Qin Hanyue frightened himself for two months, wearing himself out, and only now finally calmed down somewhat.


    Qin Hanyue, who hadn''t been to thepany for several months, went today and chaired two meetings nonstop in the conference room. In order to finish work as quickly as possible, he didn''t stop for breaks and left immediately after the meetings ended without giving further instructions.


    Even during the meetings, Qin Hanyue''s phone was connected to the room monitoring the whole time. He still couldn''t stop worrying.


    He rushed back home after 6pm in the evening.


    Only after seeing Qiao Ying did the uneasiness in his heart disappear.


    After listening to the doctor, nurses and servants report on Qiao Ying''s condition throughout the day, Qin Hanyue went to eat dinner.


    At night,


    Qin Hanyue finished up the remaining work in the study, took a shower, and after grooming himself, came to the bedside again.


    Seeing Qiao Ying''s fingernails had grown long, he took nail clippers and carefully trimmed them for her.


    He lowered his head, extremely attentive with each fingernail, and after clipping them he even rubbed them with his fingertips to ensure they were smooth without sharp edges.


    It was obvious he had done this many times, very skilled.


    After trimming her fingernails, he also trimmed her toenails.


    As he did this, he kept talking to her.

 Chapter 350: Qin Hanyu: "I seem to be really old"; Qiao Ying is missing

    <h4>Chapter 350</h4>


    There were no shortage of servants in the vi to take care of Qiao Ying, but apart from bathing and dressing her, Qin Hanyue did almost everything else himself.


    Even when the servants bathed her, Qin Hanyue stood guard outside the bathroom, afraid they might not be gentle enough and identally drop her.


    He took meticulous care of every little detail. Lying in bed, Qiao Ying was looked after much better than he, a healthy man capable of caring for himself.


    Summer was ending swiftly, and the weather was turning cooler.


    Qin Hanyue carried her to the wheelchair and made herfortable before going to grab a hair tie andb.


    At the end ofst year when they were on the run in Peru, he had washed her hair. Qiao Ying said then that her hair was getting too long and she wanted to cut it, but they never got around to it. Qin Hanyue didn¡¯t have the heart to cut it for her, even though washing her long hair was quite troublesome every time.


    Now her hair reached all the way to her waist.


    Qin Hanyuebed her hair and gathered it to one side before starting to braid it.


    Fourth Master sat next to the robot Qin Hanyue, crouching as he watched for a while. Then he flopped down listlessly on the ground.


    The huge vi felt empty and lonely every day. Over the past six months, Fourth Master had visibly grown dispirited and depressed.


    Lethargic all day long, he was only a little over two years old but looked like a tired old dog who had lost all hope and zest for life.


    asionally, Qin Hanyue would take pity and y fetch with him with a ball, to prevent him from actually bing depressed. But Fourth Master would pick up the ball and bring it to Qiao Ying¡¯s bed. No matter how much he barked, she ignored him.


    Qin Hanyue braided her hair into a simple ited style.


    Today Qiao Ying wore a floral print dress with a beige knitted cardigan over it. The braided hairstyle made her look gentle and feminine.


    Even if he didn¡¯t take Qiao Ying out for walks, Qin Hanyue made sure the servants dressed her in nice clothes. She had been quite fastidious about quality of life when she was awake. Naturally Qin Hanyue would not let her stay in pajamas looking unkempt all day.


    Although to him, she looked good no matter what.


    Qin Hanyue went to squat in front of the wheelchair and smoothed her braid, touching the cute cartoon pattern on the hair tie as he smiled.


    ¡°You must hate it, but I think it looks nice. If you were awake you probably wouldn¡¯t let me put this on you, so I¡¯m taking advantage now.¡±


    He neatened her cardigan cor and saw her protruding corbone. A wave of sorrow rose in Qin Hanyue¡¯s heart.


    No matter how well he took care of her, Qiao Ying was still wasting away before his eyes, relying solely on nutrient solutions to maintain bodily functions. She had be almost emaciated.


    Qin Hanyue silently collected himself and started massaging her legs.


    ¡°The new year is almost here again. Xiaoying, I really am getting old.¡± He spoke slowly.


    Autumn was a sentimental season, and the increasingly sensitive Qin Hanyue was somewhat affected by the mncholy vibe of this season.


    Seeing her, he felt a little anguished. ¡°Are you really going to wait until I¡¯m seventy or eighty, all wrinkly and white-haired, before waking up?¡±


    Whenever he thought about how long it might take, despair shrouded Qin Hanyue. He murmured, ¡°What if...what if you find me repulsive then?¡±


    That was obviously not his real concern.


    He said softly again, ¡°If it takes that long...what about you? How will you endure...¡± His voice choked up slightly.


    He counted the days, living them as if each were a year.


    ¡°How can I help you...¡±


    Qin Hanyue gently rested his head on her legs, as if seekingfort but also trying to encourage her.


    Euthanasia was legal in foreign countries. Needless to say, it likely had an extremely high implementation rate amonga patients, given their suffering.


    This autumn was particrly long. Throughout the entire season, Qin Hanyue¡¯s mood sank again and again.


    Cheng Jinyan came by a few days ago and noticed his abnormal mood. Afraid Qin Hanyue might develop psychological issues, Cheng Jinyan specially stayed at the Qin house for several days.


    Fortunately Qin Hanyue seemed fine, at least not yet to the point of needing Cheng Jinyan¡¯s psychological counseling.


    Cheng Jinyan drank with him one night and told him some stories about Xue Ying from the past. After that he felt better.


    The first snow of this year came earlier than previous years to Beijing.


    The snowfall was also unusually heavy, nketing the entire city of Beijing in white.


    Beijing University students excitedly pelted snowballs at each other outdoors, bundled up thickly in padded jackets that nevertheless failed to contain their youthful energy.


    The most beautiful years of a person¡¯s life ¡ª while some reveled freely on campus, othersy in eternal slumber on a bed.


    Snowmen built by students could be seen everywhere on campus.


    During their free time, one could asionally hear them mention the school belle who had note to ss for a very long time...


    Driving back to the Qin house from thepany, Qin Hanyue smoked one cigarette after another with the car window open. Seeing the vibrant youths by the roadside.


    The driver, Qin Yan, did not dare advise him.


    Snow covered the ground. The car moved slowly. Qin Hanyue¡¯s patience wore thinner and thinner, his emotions growing increasingly unstable, but he kept his temper in check.


    He smoked to relieve the stress on his own.


    Back home, Qin Hanyue first eliminated all smoke smell before going to Qiao Ying¡¯s bedside. Seeing her, most of the negative emotions automatically vanished.


    Too much cold wind ¡ª he seemed to have caught a slight cold. These past two days he felt unwell, like he had been chilled. Anyway his physical condition was not ideal.


    Qin Hanyue was in an especially awful mood today.


    Maybe it was the nasty weather, or maybe it was due to smoking too much which messed up his health. Or perhaps the emotions he had suppressed for over half a year had reached a breaking point and were finally starting to crack.


    Qin Hanyue could not calm down at all.


    The wind and snow raged outside the window. He sat by the bed for a long time, talking to her non-stop, but was unable to adjust his state no matter what.


    Night had fallen and finally, shamelessly, he made a request of her: ¡°Can I sleep with you tonight?¡±


    Qin Hanyue gave his own room to Qiao Ying. He moved to the next room. Ever since Qiao Ying fell unconscious, Qin Hanyue had been staying next door.


    ¡°You¡¯re not answering, so I¡¯ll take that as a yes ¡ª thanks.¡± He shamelessly kissed her as well, happily expressing his gratitude to her.


    ¡°I¡¯m going to shower first, be right back.¡± With that, it was as if Qin Hanyue suddenly regained his energy as he got up to bathe.


    After his shower he returned to bed, switched off the lights, and drew her into his embrace, pressing his face against hers.


    They remained that way for quite some time before he moved back.


    He let out a soft sigh.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know why, but I¡¯ve been in a bad mood all day. Maybe I just don¡¯t like this year¡¯s heavy snow.¡± Afraid she might misunderstand, he quickly supplemented, ¡°But seeing you makes me feel better.¡±


    Even though he had no idea if she could actually hear him talk.


    ¡°Mother went to the temple to pray for your blessing again the day before yesterday. Last time when I summoned a Taoist priest to call your soul back, I scared her badly.¡±


    ¡°Now she eats vegetarian food, recites Buddhist scriptures all day, and copies sutras whenever she has time, for fear I¡¯ll look for another Taoist priest. Her son causes her so much... ¡±


    ¡°Luckily you¡¯re my betrothed, otherwise my father would surely take a cane to me.¡± Qin Hanyue said jestingly.


    ¡°It¡¯s gotten cold now so I can¡¯t take you out for walks every day, I seem to have caught a slight cold.¡±


    He chatted endlessly with her, seemingly unable to stop, telling her about recent happenings, hispany, Beijing University, people they knew, their time in Acacia Valley and Peru...


    His soft voice echoed faintly in the spacious room.


    ¡°That brat from the Huo family came again today. He actually tried to climb the wall to sneak in this time¡ª nearly got himself shot dead by the bodyguards.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t tell me he dares to like you? He used to avoid me like the gue, but now in order to find you, he trespasses on Qin family ground.¡±


    ¡°Why do so many people like you.¡±


    Qin Hanyue felt sour.


    ¡°Hurry up and wake up.¡±


    Qin Hanyue looked at Qiao Ying ignoring him and seemed a little miffed. He bit down on her face as punishment, then immediately eased up, not bearing to actually bite hard. After a moment he released her and contritely smooched the tooth marks, kissing loudly.


    Finally he felt sleepy.


    He switched off the lights. ¡°Good night.¡±


    Outside, the shadows of trees swayed.


    Qin Hanyue had continuous dreams.


    He dreamed Ye Si snatched Qiao Ying away and he couldn¡¯t get her back no matter what, never seeing her again.


    He dreamed Feng Ying had not died, that Qiao Ying had been with Feng Ying from beginning to end while he became an onlooker, watching the two of them.


    He even dreamed Qiao Ying¡¯s soul had left this body and he was taking care of an empty shell without a soul every day.


    And he dreamed Qiao Ying awoke but did not recognize him, treating him with extreme coldness. He wanted to exin their rtionship yet could not utter a word.


    He even dreamed that Qiao Ying had married someone. He was not clear on who she had married, he never saw the groom''s face, he only knew for sure that the person she married was not him.


    He finally dreamed back to that cliff edge, dreamed that Qiao Ying had fallen off, and that he had not been able to save her from the sea.


    An explosion sounded, and Qiao Ying was also blown to smithereens.


    Qin Hanyue increasingly frightfully opened his eyes, waking from the nightmare.


    His entire body felt somewhat exhausted. He raised his hand and pressed it to his aching temples, opened his eyes for a moment, and realized daylight had already brightly arrived.


    Suddenly,


    the hand pressing on his temple stopped, his eyes shed open instantly, his gaze fixed, and he instantly sobered up.


    He remembered something, and also realized something, so he abruptly turned his head to look beside him.


    He only saw that the space beside him was empty.

 Chapter 351: Qin Han more crazy looking for someone; wake up; Qiao Ying crazy heart

    <h4>Chapter 351</h4>


    "Ying?"


    Qin Hanyue got out of bed and rushed out without even putting on his shoes, still in his pajamas and barefoot.


    His mind was in turmoil. Just woken up from a nightmare, his limbs were very tired, and he stumbled as he walked.


    Had Ye Shenge tonight? Had the nightmaree true? Had Ye Sheng taken her away? The desperation and despair he felt in the dream when he lost her came to reality, almost killing Qin Hanyue.


    His face pale, he recklessly went outside.


    He found the talisman on the door frame had fallen to the ground. It wasn''t blown off by the wind or fallen off on its own.


    The talisman was crumpled, clearly torn off by someone.


    Qin Hanyue, who was unable to think calmly at the moment, didn''t have time to specte. His mind was nk one moment and chaotic the next. He hurried out of the room and anxiously looked for people, looking for Qiao Ying, looking for the servants in the vi, asking if they had seen her.


    Ying.


    The vi was as deserted as always, with only the noise he made himself. Even his breathing sounded so noisy.


    The talismans in the corridor had also been torn off and randomly thrown on the ground.


    Was it her?


    Had she woken up?


    His footsteps grew faster and faster. Not finding anyone, Qin Hanyue even began to take his anger out on the vi, hating how big the house was built, taking so long just to go downstairs to find someone.


    Just as Qin Hanyue was about to lose control, he saw a thin, weak figure leisurely walking up the stairs.


    It was exactly who he was desperately looking for.


    Seeing that figure, Qin Hanyue froze in ce.


    The two met in the corridor.


    Qin Hanyue looked at her, so nervous he could barely breathe. His limbs stiffened and numbed. He wanted to go up to her but didn''t quite dare to.


    Was it still her?


    He asked himself.


    The distance was a bit far. She was looking at him, but Qin Hanyue couldn''t quite see her expression. But he could truly feel that familiar aura. The nightmare hade at such an inopportune time that when he woke up and saw her, he didn''t even have the courage to recognize her for a moment.


    Her calmness and silence also made him uneasy.


    His heart was racing, almost more than Qin Hanyue could bear.


    Finally,


    "Awake," Qiao Ying greeted him.


    She had her hands in her pockets, her tone surprisingly casual, as if she had just gone to bed and sleptst night and normally got up today.


    The familiar tone made Qin Hanyue almost lose control of his tear ducts. The tension in his heart was released in an instant, and he finally dared to breathe.


    It was her!


    The nightmare hadn''te true. Her soul was still safely in this body. She was awake. She still existed properly.


    Qin Hanyue''s hesitant footsteps no longer had any obstacles at this moment. He took big steps forward and strode towards her.


    She took two steps up to meet him.


    Qin Hanyue rushed up to her and hugged her tightly, a sense of stability he had never felt before.


    At this moment, there were no words. Qin Hanyue couldn''t say anything either, he just kept hugging her tightly, feeling her existence.


    "...You''re finally awake," his voice trembled.


    "Mm," she responded.


    The moment he walked towards her, her hands also came out of her pockets. The moment she was hugged, she also hugged him back.


    Hearing her voice again, all of Qin Hanyue''s anxiety, panic, fear disappeared without a trace at this moment, leaving only the joy and excitement that threatened to overwhelm his mind.


    Although he looked at her every day, one awake and one asleep, seeing each other again was no different from a reunion to Qin Hanyue.


    His whole person was immersed in the joy of reunion.


    He held her tighter and tighter, so hard it was as if he wanted to squeeze her into his own body. Because of their height difference, Qiao Ying''s face was buried in his shoulder, almost unable to breathe, her bones about to break.


    "You''re hurting me," Qiao Ying had to say.


    Her voice was muffled in his shoulder.


    The overly excited Qin Hanyue reluctantly loosened his arms around her waist a little and let her go a bit.


    The two just hugged like that in the corridor for a good half day. Unknowingly, his arms hugged her tight again, half his weight pressing down on her. Qiao Ying''s waist copsed, but she was toozy to say anything to him.


    He finally calmed down a little, but his heartbeat was still difficult to calm.


    "...Where did you go?" He nuzzled the side of her head.


    "Just walking around, lying too long, moving around a bit."


    "Why didn''t you wake me up?"


    "Seeing you sleep so soundly, I didn''t call you."


    "You should have woken me up." He was very emotional.


    He wanted to see her the moment she woke up. He was having nightmares, endless nightmares. "Why didn''t you call me?"


    "I thought you...you scared me." He was still frightened.


    Unwilling to me her, Qin Hanyue added, "It was because I was sleeping too deeply, I didn''t even notice when you woke up."


    Damn it, he shouldn''t have slept.


    Qiao Ying didn''t respond to him. After a while, he heard her blurt out, "I just went outside, it''s very cold outside."


    Qin Hanyue: "You must be frozen."


    He held her tighterpassionately, trying to transmit his body temperature to her.


    But he heard her continue, "You''re warm."


    Qin Hanyue smiled and took it as sweet words.


    He happily picked her up so she was as tall as him, then leaned in to kiss her.


    Qiao Ying covered her mouth.


    Her pretty eyebrows raised slightly. "Brush your teeth first?"


    He wasn''t even wearing shoes, let alone brushed his teeth.


    Qin Hanyue tore her hand away and forcibly kissed her.


    The months of helplessness, fear and dread all melted away in this kiss. There was noining, only his endless love for her.


    Qiao Ying''s hands, which had been gripping his shoulders, slowly hugged his neck as the kiss deepened. She had obviously missed him too, and felt sorry for him. Her way of expressing herself had always been straightforward, so she responded to him.


    Her voice, her embrace, her response, any of those could soothe the wounds in Qin Hanyue''s heart.


    He hugged her waist with one arm, picked up her whole body, and covered the back of her head with one hand, constantly deepening the kiss.


    After a long time, when they were both out of breath, they broke apart.


    Qin Hanyue looked at her small face flushed with some color, and couldn''t help but firmly kiss her lips again.


    Qiao Ying was panting for breath. With one hand stroking his haggard, emaciated face, she annoyingly said, "You look a bit old."


    Qin Hanyue: "Not old."


    Qiao Ying hooked the corners of her mouth. "Really a little old."


    Qin Hanyue stubbornly said, "Really not old."


    Qiao Ying: "You said it yourself."


    Qin Hanyue: "You heard everything?"


    Qiao Ying: "I could hear everything all along."


    When Qiao Ying had just walked up the stairs, her tone was rxed as she casually greeted him, making Qin Hanyue think she was unconscious. He couldn''t help feeling relieved, relieved that she didn''t know anything and had just slept.


    But unexpectedly, she had been conscious all along, had always been able to hear the sounds around her. Qin Hanyue felt infinitely more distressed.


    Qiao Ying: "I always felt you talked a lot, but I didn''t expect you could talk to this extent." She seemed a little disgusted.


    "The rest was fine, just getting Taoist and Buddhist monks to summon souls...those talismans were really stupid," she ridiculed.


    Her eyes were smiling, obviously not matching how she felt.


    He had just blindly tortured himself for two months. Fortunately there was Cheng Jinyan, otherwise who knows what kind of witchcraft this fool would have desperately tried in his impatience, even sacrificing himself.


    She had wanted to lighten the atmosphere.


    But unexpectedly, Qin Hanyue didn''t respond to her ridicule. Instead, he said to her, "It must have been hard on you."


    Qiao Ying looked at the gratitude and distress for her in his eyes. Her hand stroking his face stopped, and her eyes also froze.


    She gazed at him, the feeling of being moved clearer and stronger than ever.


    - She should be the one to say that to him.

 Chapter 352: Qin Hanyu: "Thank you"; Qiao Ying: "should thank me"; naive two people"

    <h4>Chapter 352</h4>


    He continued, saying, "Thank you."


    He said, "Thank you for not letting me lose you."


    Qin Hanyue never worried about not being able to hold on. He had long been prepared to spend his whole life with her. Eight months and twelve days and nights, it may not be long, but every second was agonizing.


    But from beginning to end, even when he couldn''t hold his emotions, he only worried that Qiao Ying, who was conscious, would suffer.


    It was hard work.


    Thank you.


    His simple words always had a greater impact on people''s hearts than those overly sentimental and goosebump-inducing expressions of love.


    He always put her first in everything, neglecting himself, only seeing her growing thin in bed, but unable to see his own exhaustion.


    How could one not be moved or touched by this?


    Qiao Ying gazed at him for a long time.


    For the first time, Qin Hanyue felt a bit nervous and even expectant at her expression. He thought she might say something touching or even take the initiative to be intimate with him.


    But then Qiao Ying''s mouth curled into a smile and she said, "You should thank me for waking up before you turn seventy or eighty and get wrinkles and white hair."


    Qin Hanyue didn''t know whether tough or cry.


    He knew it would be like this.


    Every time he hoped and every time he was disappointed, he had to admit that he had a poor memory and didn''t learn from his lessons.


    The arms that embraced his neck tightened a little, and she leaned against his shoulder, whispering in his ear, "You''re not old."


    Her voice was so soft that Qin Hanyue could barely hear it.


    Qin Hanyue smiled, lowered himself to put her back on the ground, and then buried his face in her neck and shoulder, his big hand gently caressing her waist.


    He said, "I received your confession video. Can you say that line of endearment to me again?"


    Qiao Ying raised an eyebrow and asked, "Confession video? Endearment?"


    Qin Hanyue replied, "Yes, don''t you remember? You said I was the biggest surprise in your life this time, just that line." He reminded her.


    Qiao Ying said, "From which unusual perspective did you interpret this line? And how did you analyze these words?"


    Qin Hanyue asked, "Isn''t that the case?"


    Qiao Ying outright denied it, saying, "No, it''s not."


    Qin Hanyue, looking serious, stared at her and affirmed, "This is a line from a confession."


    Qiao Ying said, "No, it''s not."


    Qin Hanyue kept his gaze on her and insisted, "It is."


    Qiao Ying remained expressionless and said, "No, it''s not."


    Qin Hanyue persisted, "Yes, it is."


    Qiao Ying looked at Qin Hanyue''s unwavering determination, fell silent for a moment, and then uttered, "On October 28th, you cried."


    Qin Hanyue was taken aback and tly denied it, saying, "No, I didn''t."


    Qiao Ying asserted, "Yes, you did. You were lying on my legs."


    Qin Hanyue remained expressionless and said, "I didn''t."


    Qiao Ying persisted, "Yes, you did."


    The two of them bickered and hurt each other in a childish manner.


    Qin Hanyue stubbornly said, "I didn''t."


    Qiao Ying replied, "Fine," as if letting him off the hook.


    She lifted her foot to leave, took a step forward, and then frustratingly said with absolute certainty, "You did."


    Qin Hanyue followed her, saying, "I didn''t."


    Qiao Ying''s mouth curled up as she walked towards the room.


    Behind her, Qin Hanyue''s face was full of a smile.


    As the Fourth Prince woke up and ran upstairs, he saw Qiao Ying and became so excited that he pounced on her, wagging his tail like a fan, almost taking off. He sessfully regained his youthful energy, transforming from an old dog back to his puppy self.


    The repressed feelings were finally alleviated.


    The Fourth Prince circled around Qiao Ying in excitement, running around without stopping. Even though he had never shown much interest in the robot, he enthusiastically jumped at it, giving the robot a kick before quickly returning to Qiao Ying''s side, barking happily.


    As soon as the robot entered the room, it received a flying kick from the Fourth Prince, almost triggering its self-defense program to throw two bombs and blow him up. But upon seeing Qiao Ying, the dangerous electronic eyes of the robot immediately switched, and with teary eyes, it approached and said, "Honey, you''re awake."


    Qin Hanyue was getting ready in the bathroom.


    The room was filled with the lively presence of a person, a dog, and a robot.


    Qiao Ying squatted on the floor, cradling the Fourth Prince''s head and ying with him, when Qin Hanyue emerged from the bathroom in a tailored suit.


    His chin was cleanly shaven, his tie was perfectly tied, wearing a ck undershirt as a baseyer, a big hairstyle, ck leather shoes, and his long legs wrapped in straight and sharp trousers.


    Qiao Ying looked at him and examined him again, her expression bing more animated. She asked, "Are you going to thepany?"


    Qin Hanyue replied promptly, "Of course not."


    Qiao Ying teased him, "Are you going on a blind date?"


    Qin Hanyue quickly responded, "You choose the venue?"


    Qiao Ying maintained herposure and asked, "Where?"


    Qin Hanyue said, "Casual attire, apanying you for breakfast."


    Qiao Ying looked at him and once again observed him, her expression bing more varied. Shemented, "Older men are quite crafty."


    However, his behavior of deliberately dressing up for her did manage to please her.


    While the two of them were having breakfast, Qin Yan came over with some documents.


    When he saw Qiao Ying sitting there having a meal, the documents in Qin Yan''s hand identally fell to the ground with a soft thud.


    Qiao Ying woke up, and the Qin family was the first to receive the news.


    Next were Ye Si and the others.


    Qiao Ying, who was toozy to inform everyone individually, created a group chat with the three of them and invited Cheng Jinyan and Ye Si to join the video call.


    Qin Hanyue came twice while she was on a video call, and both times she heard Ye Si''s voice.


    On his third visit, she finally finished the video call.


    "My parents would like to invite Miss Qiao to have a meal. I wonder if Miss Qiao is avable this time?" Qin Hanyue''s eyes sparkled with a smile as he extended a sincere invitation.


    Then, in a softer tone, he approached Qiao Ying and asked, "Tonight, will youe to my parents'' ce for dinner?"


    Qiao Ying, holding her phone, stared at him for a while, making him feel nervous, before responding, "I feel like eating fish."


    Qin Hanyue''s eyes brightened, and he asked, "Is there anything else you''d like to eat?"


    Soon after, Qiao Ying sent a message to Bai Xiao and the others.


    In the evening, Qiao Ying nced at Qin Hanyue, who was dressed in a suit, and said, "Should I wear an evening gown?"


    He knew she was joking and replied, "It''s fine like this. My parents are already nervous enough. If you dress too formally, it will make them even more anxious."


    Qin Hanyue handed her a coat and said, "Besides, it''s so cold outside. You''ll freeze in a formal dress."


    The two stood at the entrance of the vi, and snowkes began to fall from the sky.


    Qin Hanyue asked, "Should we drive over?"


    Qiao Ying replied, "We''ve been lying down for too long, let''s walk."


    Qin Hanyue said, "Then let me go get an umbre, wait for me."


    Qin Hanyue held a sturdy ck umbre and put his arm around Qiao Ying''s shoulder. They walked into the flying snow, heading towards the residence of Qin''s parents.


    As they made their way, the lights in the Qin family''s house were brightly lit.


    There was no snow on the ground; it was all freshly fallen. Qin Hanyue introduced Qin''s family to Qiao Ying, just like when he introduced Qiao Yi to her.


    Qin''s mother appeared somewhat nervous. She had never been like this when she met the other two daughters-inw. She asionally checked her attire and made sure the food was being watched so it wouldn''t get cold.


    Turning around and seeing her husband sitting expressionless in his chair, Qin''s mother reminded him, "When the guests arrive, you can''t be like this. You have to smile, you know? Miss Qiao is young, don''t scare her."


    Old Master Qin nced at his wife, nodded, and remained silent.

 Chapter 353: Qin Han Yue: "She killed all the leaders of the shadow", Mr. Qin: ""

    <h4>Chapter 353</h4>


    The servants hadn''t even walked over yet from some twenty meters away when Qin''s Mother, who had sent people to receive the guests, came running to report.


    Qin''s Mother quickly went to the door to wee them, seeing the two walking over. Hearing movement behind her, Qin''s Mother looked back to see her husband, who had been sitting in the chair the whole time, was now standing behind her.


    Qin''s Mother said, "That''s more like it."


    As the people drew near, Qin''s Mother smiled and went to wee them, "You''ve arrived."


    Qiao Ying was worst at interacting with kind elders. Especially proper, traditional elders.


    She liked dealing with unkind old folks because then she didn''t have to respect them. If she got annoyed, she could curse them out directly.


    In response to Qin''s Mother''s greeting, she reflexively nodded. After thinking for a bit, she took her hands out of her pockets, her tone t, "Hello."


    She then nodded towards Old Master Qin behind.


    Seeing her manner of greeting toward his own father, Qin Hanyue couldn''t help smiling secretly.


    Qin''s Mother took one of Qiao Ying''s hands and patted it lightly, her eyes full of affection, "You must be freezing after the trip here."


    Qiao Ying: "It''s fine."


    Qin Hanyue: "Let''s go inside to talk."


    Once inside the vi, Qin Hanyue introduced his parents to Qiao Ying. Thoughtfully, he told her, "Just calling them Elder Sir and Madam is good." He knew Qiao Ying disliked social conventions. Having her call them uncle and aunt would probably make her ufortable.


    Qin''s Mother smiled and said, "Anything is fine."


    Qin''s Mother cared about Qiao Ying''s health. When Qin Hanyue had carried injured, unconscious Qiao Ying off the helicopter, he had scared Qin''s whole family.


    Qin Hanyue had simply med a car ident to his family. Now that Qiao Ying had woken up and confirmed she had no difort, Qin''s Mother was relieved.


    She then signaled with her eyes at her silent husband, "Say something. Little Sister Qiao saved your life after all. A simple ''thank you'' is the minimum."


    Qin''s Mother felt some headache over her husband''s personality.


    She muttered, "Hanyue is already thirty-two. If he doesn''t marry Little Sister Qiao, I''d like to see where you can find another girl he likes."


    Qin Hanyue had always been cold and lonely since childhood. He didn''t even have friends, let alone female friends. Qin''s Mother had worried over his marriage since he was small. It was hard enough to finally find a girl he liked who was so outstanding.


    Yet Qiao Ying said, "We''ve spoken already."


    Qin''s Mother: "You''ve spoken already?"


    Old Master Qin looked at Qiao Ying, "I saw her this morning."


    Qin Hanyue: "You saw her already?"


    Qiao Ying: "Mm-hmm."


    That morning¡ª


    Upon waking up, Qiao Ying came out of her room. Her legs still stiff, she exercised inside the vi. Just aftering down the stairs, she ran into the Old Master walking in against the cold wind.


    Elder and junior gazed at each other for a while.


    After thinking for a bit, Old Master Qin greeted, "You''re awake."


    Qiao Ying: "Mm."


    The atmosphere froze.


    Old Master Qin then broke the ice, "When did you wake up?"


    Qiao Ying: "Just now."


    Old Master Qin: "..."


    "As long as you''re awake, that''s good."


    Qiao Ying took the initiative to ask, "Looking for Qin Hanyue?"


    Old Master Qin didn''t say yes or no.


    Qiao Ying: "He''s not up yet. Come byter if you''re not in a hurry."


    Old Master Qin: "..."


    "I came to ask him about your condition."


    Qiao Ying: "I''m fine."


    Even terser than him. Old Master Qin nodded. "Rest well." He paused then said again, "It''s cold outside. Wear more if going out¡ª" Should he call a doctor for her?


    Qiao Ying declined. Just as Old Master Qin was leaving, he remembered something. He stopped and solemnly thanked her, "Thank you for saving this old man''s life."


    Qiao Ying returned, "You''re too kind."


    From the simple conversation, Old Master Qin understood Qiao Ying''s personality somewhat. Though he didn''t say it aloud, he quite admired her in his heart.


    Calm andposed, not arrogant or impulsive, she had the bearing of an elder. She must be not only a genius doctor, but have many other superior qualities. No wonder his usually aloof son was so obsessed with her, neglecting hispany and nearly having a mental breakdown this past year for her sake.


    Qin Hanyue looked at Qiao Ying, thinking: He wasn''t the first person she met. He couldn''t help feeling somewhat regretful. But it was his own father, not some other man.


    Old Master Qin stood up, "Let''s eat first."


    Qin Hanyue apanied Qiao Ying behind his elderly parents towards the dining room.


    "You said you wanted fish but I didn''t know what kind you liked. So I made all kinds of fish dishes from freshwater, seabass, wild riverfish..." Qin''s Mother warmly beckoned Qiao Ying, personally helping her pick dishes.


    "Try them all and see which you like. Next time I''ll make more of what you prefer."


    She had only said she wanted fish. A third of the table was fish dishes of various preparations, Western and Chinese style. Not only that, Qin''s Mother specially wore the earrings Qiao Ying had gifted her and dressed up nicely to show her high regard for her.


    With distress, Qin''s Mother helped pick dishes for Qiao Ying, "Eat more. You''ve lost so much weight. You need good nourishment."


    Qin Hanyue said to his mother, "You eat. I''ll pick for her¡ª" Then asked Qiao Ying, "I prepared some wine for you. Can you drink?" She had just woken up. He didn''t know if alcohol would hurt her recovery.


    Qiao Ying asked discreetly in return, "With your parents?"


    Qin Hanyue said, "Don''t mind them. Drink if you want."


    Qiao Ying: "I can."


    Hearing the doctor herself say she could drink alcohol, Old Master Qin told the servants to bring wine before Qin Hanyue could even speak.


    The Qin family rules were strict with many etiquettes. Usually no matter how many people sat at the table, meals were quiet with no speaking or sounds. Today Old Master Qin took the initiative to break protocol.


    Seeing Qin Hanyue''s mouth hadn''t stopped as he deboned fish and picked dishes for Qiao Ying, Old Master Qin knew his customarily exemry son had thrown propriety out long ago before Qiao Ying.


    Old Master Qin wasconic and seldomughed. Any random person would feel ufortable. But Qiao Ying clearly didn''t mind as she ate and drank at ease, even taking the initiative to converse with him. Old Master Qin responded to her in turn and even drank a toast with her.


    The atmosphere was harmonious and warm. Qin Hanyue ate the best meal he had in nearly a year.


    Old Master Qin said, "When you''re avable, I''ll visit your parents with Hanyue''s mother."


    Qiao Ying asked bluntly, "To sweep their graves?"


    Surely he didn''t mean paying respects to Li Lilian?


    Qin''s Mother dropped her soup spoon into her bowl. This girl''s words were so ominous! Her gaze followed her husband''s to look at Qin Hanyue. She thought to herself, didn''t he have parents and siblings?


    Qin Hanyue said, "It''splicated to exin."


    Qin Hanyue gave his elderly parents the abbreviated version of Qiao Ying''s identity as the eldest Su child.


    Learning of Qiao Ying''s adversity, Qin''s Mother felt another wave of distress for her.


    Hearing it out, Old Master Qin''s anger burned, "What is this Su family doing..."


    After the meal, Old Master Qin called Qin Hanyue upstairs to the study to ask about Qiao Ying''s injuries anda.


    A car ident? Even a blind man could tell those weren''t normal wounds.


    The family didn''t question more at the time considering the circumstances then.


    Now that Qiao Ying had woken up, they had to ask. After all, Qin Hanyue had disappeared without contact since the end ofst year, even missing New Year''s. After being missing for months, he finally returned with an unconscious Qiao Ying and arranged heavy security for the vi.


    Old Master Qin asked, "If you can''t say, don''t say. I just want to know, has everything been resolved?"


    Qin Hanyue answered, "It should be. She killed An Ying''s leader."


    Old Master Qin: "???"


    Downstairs, Qiao Ying stayed with Qin''s Mother. She didn''t know how much Qin Hanyue told his father but noticed Old Master Qin''s gaze at her had changed. Originally an elder looking at a junior. Now...more like looking at a peer.

 Chapter 354: Night: "What do you see in him" Qiao Ying: "All"

    <h4>Chapter 354</h4>


    After leaving Qin Hanyue''s parents'' residence, on the way back, Qin Hanyue asked: ¡°Did you get used to the meal?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Yeah.¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°Did you chat happily with my mother?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Pretty good.¡±


    Only then did Qin Hanyue feel relieved: ¡°That''s good.¡± He then handed her a red envelope with a ck card inside.


    ¡°This was originally my father''s greeting gift prepared for you. Later he felt inappropriate to give it, so he asked me to tell you it''s a blessing gift, celebrating your recovery from serious illness. He will prepare the greeting gift again.¡±


    He put the red envelope in Qiao Ying''s coat pocket, then asked: ¡°My mother should have prepared a greeting gift for you too, right? What is it?¡±


    Qiao Ying raised her hand, pulled up her sleeve, revealing the jade bracelet on her wrist, and showed it to Qin Hanyue.


    Qin Hanyue was slightly surprised: ¡°Do you, do you know the meaning of my mother giving you this bracelet? Did she tell you?¡± He was a little nervous.


    Qiao Ying: ¡°It''s very beautiful.¡±


    However, Qin Hanyue said: ¡°Both my sisters-inw have one.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°So it was distributed in bulk?¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°Why don''t we go back and let my mother exin it clearly to you again.¡± Saying so, he slowed down his pace, pretending to go back.


    Qiao Ying: ¡°No,zy to go back.¡±


    Qin Hanyue asked persistently: ¡°So did she exin clearly?¡±


    Qiao Ying thought for a moment: ¡°Probably...¡±


    Qin Hanyue raised his eyebrows: ¡°Probably?¡±


    This bracelet was custom made by Qin Hanyue¡¯s mother Lin Yuxuan for her three future daughters-inw. She had cherished it for many years. Both of Qin Hanyue¡¯s sisters-inw received one after getting engaged. Thisst one left was the one in Qiao Ying¡¯s hands. Qin Hanyue¡¯s mother thought she would never give it out.


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Yeah.¡±


    Qin Hanyue said with augh: ¡°It¡¯s enough that you roughly know.¡±


    He held her hand which felt very cold: ¡°Are you cold?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Yeah.¡±


    Qin Hanyue opened up one side of his coat, wrapped Qiao Ying¡¯s frail body inside his coat to shield her from the wind.


    Fourth Lord was waiting at the vi door. Seeing them from afar, he dashed over excitedly to greet them. He seemed so thrilled that one would be worried he might identally kick Qin Hanyue like how he was overly excited towards the robot that morning.


    But apparently Fourth Lord was clever and would not show arrogance towards the meek.


    When the two went upstairs, at Qiao Ying¡¯s room door, she turned back to Qin Hanyue who had followed her and asked: ¡°What, want to sleep with me again tonight?¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°Going to shower and rest?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°No.¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°Want to stay with you for a while more.¡±


    Ye Si was already on the way back. She certainly wouldn¡¯t have time to bother him tomorrow. He had been immersed in joy over her waking up the whole day today, and hadn¡¯t really talked much to her.


    Qiao Ying looked at him and said, ¡°Is there any flu medicine at home?¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°Yes.¡± His first reaction was that Qiao Ying was sick. Just as he was about to ask, he realized and gave a knowing smile: ¡°I¡¯ll go take it.¡±


    He did have a slight cold. He was just too happy that he hadpletely ignored the difort of the illness.


    Qin Hanyue went downstairs to find medicine to take. After taking it, he went back upstairs. Seeing Qiao Ying''s room door open, he quickened his pace and entered the room.


    Qiao Ying was sitting on the sofa touching Fourth Lord¡¯s dog head. As soon as Qin Hanyue walked over and sat down beside her, Fourth Lord, who was grinning from ear to ear, immediately put on a long face, seeming topete for favor as he squeezed towards Qiao Ying¡¯s legs.


    Of course Qin Hanyue would not be calcting with a dog. It was just that this dog took advantage of people too much. Qin Hanyue gave it a warning look.


    Qiao Ying asked him, ¡°Don¡¯t you like it?¡±


    Fourth Lord immediately stood up, ¡°Woof!¡± as if to say, I don''t like you either!


    Qiao Ying patted its head: ¡°Sit down.¡±


    Fourth Lord obediently sat back down on the floor.


    Qin Hanyue recalled that day when he was massaging her, he told her that he didn¡¯t like dogs and said he wanted to give Fourth Lord a beating.


    He awkwardly coughed: ¡°Well, not really. What I said that day about not liking it was mostly due to personal emotions. Since you keep it, it¡¯s fine.¡±


    Qiao Yingughed a little: ¡°Personal emotions? Because Lin Cheng gave it?¡±


    Unwilling to admit that he was even jealous of Lin Cheng and the dog, Qin Hanyue used her words to answer her, copying her tone: ¡°Probably...¡±


    Qiao Ying nced at him with a scoldingugh: ¡°Probably your a*s.¡±


    Qin Hanyueughed and moved closer to her, lightly bumping her head with his.


    The next day after breakfast, Qiao Ying prepared to return to her own residence.


    Qin Hanyue asked the servants to pack Qiao Ying¡¯s luggage. Apart from the robot and the dog, everything else was clothes. Filling up several closets, most were still new and she couldn¡¯t possibly wear them all.


    Qin Hanyue had even prepared clothes for her until next spring.


    Everything was going to be packed and sent to her ce.


    Qiao Ying felt it troublesome and said: ¡°Bring some pieces, leave the rest here to avoid unnecessary moving.¡±


    Qin Hanyue was thrilled inside. He smiled and agreed: ¡°Sure.¡±


    After receiving Qiao Ying''s video call, Ye Si rushed back at the first instance.


    It was Ye Si¡¯s character that she had to pour out her longing to Qiao Ying.


    Not wanting to see that or cause friction between Ye Si and Qiao Ying to put her in a difficult spot, considering that the failed kidnapping had left Ye Si resenting him all this while, Qin Hanyue bid Qiao Ying goodbye before Ye Si¡¯s arrival and went to thepany.


    As Qin Hanyue expected, facing Qiao Ying¡¯s awakening and regain, Ye Si wanted to bring her to Country M.


    But this was obviously impossible.


    When Qiao Ying hiding at the Qins was mentioned, Ye Si¡¯s suppressed anger was provoked again. She put aside her nonchnce and solemnly asked Qiao Ying for the first time about the authenticity of her rtionship with Qin Hanyue.


    After confirming from Qiao Ying¡¯s own mouth that she and Qin Hanyue indeed had an affair,


    Ye Si found it hard to ept and even harbored the intention to kill Qin Hanyue.


    Ye Si wondered: ¡°What do you see in him anyway?¡±


    Qiao Ying¡¯s reply was light and casual: ¡°I like everything about him.¡±


    Ye Si was so angry that her shoulders trembled.


    Cheng Jinyan tried to persuade her many times but to no avail. Ye Si heard things that infuriated her several times. She quarreled intensely with Cheng Jinyan, smashed a cup at Cheng Jinyan¡¯s feet, and almost got physical with her.


    Of course, Qiao Ying would not persuade anyone. Moreover, she understood Ye Si, Qin Hanyue and herself. She didn¡¯t expect Ye Si to ept Qin Hanyue, nor did she want Qin Hanyue bothered by her. She was not hopeful that the two could get along peacefully.


    She looked at Cheng Jinyan: ¡°Did the Wuma Family look you up again?¡±


    Cheng Jinyan arrived around the same time as Ye Si.


    Cheng Jinyan: ¡°Yeah.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Settled it?¡±


    Cheng Jinyan: ¡°Of course.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Qin Hanyue said you turned the Wuma Family upside down. Most of the core members died. It caused quite a sensation.¡±


    She seemed to regret missing out on the lively scene.


    Cheng Jinyan said: ¡°They deserved what they got.¡±


    Seeing that Qiao Ying did not even try tofort Ye Si, and instead mentioned Qin Hanyue again, Cheng Jinyan told Qiao Ying about Qin Hanyue''s silly act of summoning her soul just to get back at him for their previous quarrel.


    This immediately infuriated Ye Si to the point of losing her mind. Her limbs also shook.


    Adding fuel to the fire was the robot that kept hovering around her with Qin Hanyue''s voice. Ye Si wanted to get up and smash the robot several times.


    Depressed from not seeing Qiao Ying, Qin Hanyue was unaware that Qiao Ying had almost exposed all his secrets. What¡¯s more, he could never imagine that the one who had cursed his name the most these few days was Ye Si.


    At the very least, Ye Si had shouted his name furiously twenty times: ¡°I¡¯ll shoot him dead with one shot!¡±


    Qin Hanyue was hovering between life and death multiple times.

 Chapter 355: Night:" Dare to get married Lao Zi hit the ground "; Qiao Ying back to school

    <h4>Chapter 355</h4>


    Two days ago, Qin Hanyue asked Qiao Ying if Ye Si would stay for long. Qiao Ying told him that Ye Si would leave soon, but he ended up staying for several more days.


    When Qin Hanyue heard about it, Qiao Ying said that Ye Si was sick.


    Qin Hanyue''s first reaction was that Ye Si was groaning in pain without actually being sick, just like he had done in the past by faking an illness.


    The purpose was to prevent him from meeting Qiao Ying and maybe even using the sickness as a "threat" to keep Qiao Ying away from him. Surely, it would also involve brainwashing Qiao Ying, making her not want to be with him.


    Unexpectedly, Ye Si was actually sick.


    Qin Hanyue looked at the photo of Ye Si lying half-dead in bed that Qiao Ying sent him and felt that he had been petty.


    Ye Si was really sick.


    He was infuriated and had a fit of anger.


    Qiao Ying said, "He''s really good at kissing," which made Qin Hanyue so angry that his vision went ck, and he couldn''t recover for a whole day.


    Cheng Jinyanughed all day but couldn''t recover either.


    Qin Hanyue didn''t expect Ye Si''s possessiveness towards Qiao Ying to be so strong that it could make him bedridden with anger. He couldn''t help but feel jealous.


    Little did he know that Qiao Ying''s words were shocking, hitting right at his sore spot.


    When Qiao Ying showed Qin Hanyue the miserable state of Ye Si and asked him, "Should I strike a pose when I take a picture of you to show him?"


    Fortunately, Ye Si was young and resilient. If he were twenty or thirty years older, he could have given Qiao Ying a stroke from the anger, leaving him partially paralyzed.


    Before returning to Country M,


    Ye Si made the biggest concession.


    "Don''t let that guy with the surname Qin appear in front of me. If I see him, I can''t guarantee what I''ll do."


    "And, at most, just have a love affair. If you dare to marry him, I will definitely bring people and weapons to wreck the ce."


    Just the thought that Qiao Ying might marry Qin Hanyue in the future and even have children with that bastard Qin Hanyue made Ye Si feel like dying in front of the vi gate.


    Qiao Ying: "Although, however, your thing can''tpare to his."


    Ye Si was so angry that he spat blood.


    Qiao Ying returned to school.


    Before leaving, she sent a message to Qiao Yi, but she never saw a response from him. So, when she entered the department, Qiao Ying went straight to the teaching building for sophomores and looked inside the ssroom door.


    Qiao Yi was sitting quietly at his desk, working on a problem. The students around him were chatting in small groups, forming a separate world from him, just like when he used to be alone, silent, and unsmiling when his foot was injured.


    "Qiao Yi," Qiao Ying knocked on the ssroom door.


    Qiao Yi was startled and looked up.


    Students from other schools reacted faster than Qiao Yi, saying, "It''s Qiao School Beauty, Qiao School Beauty is back in ss? When did youe back?"


    "Sis..."


    Qiao Yi was stunned for a moment, then immediately got up and ran towards the door.


    After being away for so long, her return to school naturally caused a stir, and many freshmen came running to catch a glimpse of her true appearance.


    Looking at the lively freshmen, they shook their heads and sighed, "Youth is great¡ªhaving Qiao School Beauty is fantastic."


    Huo Chengdong, who was bored at home, rushed out when he received the news. His Husky tripped him up, and he fell under the sofa, narrowly avoiding hitting his head on the coffee table.


    Excitedly, the clueless Erha yed a game of leapfrog with Huo Chengdong, jumping from one side to the other.


    The fall startled Old Master Huo, who nced at the crazy Erha and felt the urge to swing his walking stick.


    "You damn thing! Why did you imitate me and raise such a foolish dog? This dim-witted creature you''re keeping is worse than your old cars!"


    The angrier Old Master Huo became, the more frenzied Erha''s jumping became.


    Looking at Erha''s antics, Old Master Huo was on the verge of getting sick with anger. "You... you truly have a screw loose! Instead of having a normal dog, you keep this mad dog at home just to torment this old man!"


    Huo Chengdong interjected, "Grandfather, I''m going to school. Please keep Wuye from running wild. Don''t hit him, or he''ll be even dumber!"


    Huo Chengdong ran off while speaking, disappearing in a sh.


    Old Master Huo fumed, his beard bristling, "Wuye? Huo Wuye? Who the hell are you humiliating, you little brat?!"


    Qiao Ying and Qiao Yi were walking down the corridor when they spotted a tall figure resembling a gori entering the animal park, his booming voice echoing through the air, "Jie!"


    Overwhelmed with excitement, Huo Chengdong opened his arms toward Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying sidestepped, her hands tucked in her pockets.


    Huo Chengdong found himself embracing thin air and turned around, saying, "Jie, why didn''t you tell me you wereing back?"


    Qiao Ying asked, "Has your hair grown long again?"


    Huo Chengdong touched his head and casually draped his arm over Qiao Yi''s shoulder, asking Qiao Ying, "Do I look handsome?"


    Qiao Ying replied, "Why are you still in school?"


    If she remembered correctly, Huo Chengdong had already graduated from his fourth year.


    Huo Chengdong responded, "I''m pursuing a master''s degree."


    Qiao Ying expressed her confusion with "???"


    Huo Chengdong continued, "I don''t have many merits, but I''m good at studying."


    Suddenly serious, he leaned closer and whispered, "Jie, tell me the truth. Did Qin Hanyue imprison you? If you say yes, I''ll immediately gather people to seek justice for you, even if it means risking my life for you, Jie."


    Qiao Ying asked, "What about the motive?"


    Huo Chengdong analyzed the situation with confidence, "To make you submit. I didn''t dare think about the process, but given Qin Hanyue''s ruthlessness, he''s capable of killing and dismembering. I heard he even invited a monk to chant scriptures. Just like that olddy from the Su family, he''s afraid of ghosts knocking on his door. Look at how much weight you''ve lost, Jie. Has he been mistreating you?"


    Qiao Ying remarked, "Yet you dare ept the car he gave you."


    Qiao Ying promised to rece Huo Chengdong''s car with a Koenigsegg One:1. It was Qin Hanyue who delivered it while she was unconscious.


    Huo Chengdong replied, "One thing at a time."


    Huo Chengdong continued, "Jie, where have you been all this time? I flipped through the walls of the Qin family in my search for you. I even asked my grandfather to send people to the Qin family, nearly getting him injured. Did something happen to that cheap mother and sister of yours while trying to save you?"


    Realizing Qiao Yi was present, Huo Chengdong hurriedly covered his mouth and grinned, "I didn''t mean that, little brother. I didn''t say anything about you."


    Qiao Ying changed the subject and asked Qiao Yi, "Did you receive my message and didn''t reply, or did you not see it?"


    Qiao Yi took out her phone and refreshed it, but there was no response. "I didn''t receive it. It''s probably a signal problem again."


    Qiao Ying asked, "Again?"


    Huo Chengdong quickly chimed in, "Yingjie, you don''t know yet. Our prestigious university, no, I should say our entire Huaguo country, has given those foreign bastards a hard time. It''s all because you, Yingjie, once said that Hacker X and Hacker Y are from our Huaguo country. That made that little ck bean, Leize, go to that so-called Hacker Empire, and those foreign bastards went crazy. They refused to believe it and used you of insulting Hacker X. One by one, they came to our doorstep provoking us. Our school''s security system is under constant attack by hackers, and even those who know a little bit about hacking dare to give it a try. Sometimes, while attending ss, a middle finger even pops up on the screen." Huo Chengdong vividly described, raising his middle finger.


    "The research institute lost a lot of data, and the headmaster''s hair turnedpletely white. Several neighboring schools also suffered."

 Chapter 356: Chang Sung-yong: "You are Hacker X"; Qiao Ying: "Return some gifts ~"

    <h4>Chapter 356</h4>


    Huo Chengdong: "The security systems of all the branch offices in A City have been indiscriminately attacked by these foreign products!"


    When news spread that Hacker X was from Hua Country, it immediately caused an uproar among hackers from around the world.


    Their first reaction was to ridicule, followed by insults.


    The unity among the hackers was unprecedented.


    They all criticized the Hua Country people for their wild imagination and used them of suffering from delusions. They used Qiao Ying of insulting Hacker X and the entire hackermunity.


    After the news spread, Capital University''s security system became the primary target and was immediately besieged by hackers.


    If it weren''t for Qiao Ying''s reinforcement, it would have beenpletely destroyed. However, it couldn''t withstand the relentless attacks of the hackers, and within a month, it was left in ruins.


    Ironically,


    most of these hackers were followers of Hacker X.


    At first, only a few who were filled with righteous indignation took action, while others watched the situation unfold silently.


    After the fall of Capital University, several other prestigious universities in Hua Country also suffered, enduring constant disturbances. Throughout that year, the boards of directors and education departments of these universities were greatly troubled.


    The Hua Country hackers also had their pride, and one by one, they stood up to defend their dignity. They voluntarily rebuilt the damaged schools, but their efforts were limited due tock of resources and power.


    Since they couldn''t protect themselves, they turned to mutual harm.


    As a result, hidden hackers in Hua Country emerged one after another, retaliating in the same way. The Hua Country hackers united against the attackers, even if they could only recover a fraction of what was lost.


    As the conflict escted, not only schools but also many iconic buildings in Hua Country fell victim to malicious attacks by hackers.


    At first, some rational hackers doubted the im that the mysterious X was from Hua Country and refrained from joining the chaos, merely observing from the sidelines.


    But after nearly a year had passed without Hacker X speaking out to defend Hua Country, his silence undoubtedly denied his Hua Country identity, and the hackers became even more audacious.


    This was a war without gunfire.


    The situation intensified, and the Hua Country hackers faced provocation after provocation, culminating in a challenge from hackers worldwide.


    The challenges ranged from onlinepetitions torge-scale international tournaments.


    The Hua Country hackers rose to the asion, finding honor in their defeats.


    "Ah," Zhang Chengyong sighed.


    He took out his phone, once again thinking of seeking help from Qin Hanyue.


    Zhang Chengyong, who was already past retirement age, now had toe to the school every day. He never expected that after so many years of peaceful times during his tenure, he would face such a cmity after retiring.


    Qiao Ying''s words had directly caused this public outrage.


    Qiao Ying''s voice sounded, "Why sigh?"


    Zhang Chengyong turned around and saw Qiao Ying appearing with aputer.


    "Qiao, when did youe back?" Zhang Chengyong stood up, his face filled with indescribable joy.


    "Why have you be so thin? What happened? I''ve been looking for you everywhere, asking about Qin Hanyue, but I couldn''t even find a trace of him."


    Qiao Ying walked over with herputer and said, "I''ve been traveling around, let''s just call it a vacation." Just like Huo Chengdong said, Zhang Chengyong''s hair had turnedpletely white.


    Qiao Ying sat down on the sofa, opened herputer, and began to create a brand-new security system.


    While working, she asked Zhang Chengyong, "Capital University was under siege for a whole year. Why didn''t you try to find Qin Hanyue?"


    Zhang Chengyong replied, "I tried, but I couldn''t find him. Last year, shortly after you took your leave, I went to look for him. His father said he was on a business trip. A few monthster, I heard he had returned, but still couldn''t see him."


    Qiao Ying nodded and said, "I forgot, he went on a trip with me."


    Zhang Chengyong looked at the screen filled with code on Qiao Ying''sputer and expressed his concern, "Qiao, can you handle this? They told the old man and me that this is not a job for one or two people. They said we provoked the anger of the people in Hua Country. This can''t go on like this. Can you see if your friend, that hacker X, can help us? I don''t understand much about your hacker empire, but I know your friend has a significant position in the hacker world. If you can get him to speak up, this matter should be resolved."


    Qiao Ying readily agreed, "Sure, I''ll step forward and say a few wordster."


    Zhang Chengyong nodded, "That''s good."


    Suddenly realizing something was amiss, he turned his head sharply and stared at Qiao Ying, his old eyes widened, "Are you Hacker X?!"


    Almost shouting.


    Qiao Ying smiled and asked, "Do you want an autograph?"


    It''s no wonder Zhang Chengyong had such a strong reaction. Although he didn''t quite understand the nature of the Hacker Empire, he knew that Hacker X was like a messiah figure.


    The entire hackermunity andwork technicians, including hisputer science students, revered Hacker X.


    They worshiped Hacker X like a religion.


    In the real world, that would make him the ruler of a nation.


    Zhang Chengyong regained hisposure and said, "No wonder the 509 Supervision Bureau is digging into you."


    Qiao Ying replied, "They still don''t know it''s me."


    Zhang Chengyong whispered, "If they find out..."


    He lowered his voice even further, "Won''t the country forcibly conscript you?"


    Continuing in a hushed tone, he said, "Xuzhili told me about this Hacker X, that is, you. He said you''ve done a lot of illegal things online."


    In Xuzhili''s eyes, these illegal activities were glorious feats worthy of being recorded in history.


    "And they are all serious crimes. If your identity is exposed to the outside world..."


    Qiao Ying typed rapidly on her keyboard and said, "I never attacked Hua Country."


    Zhang Chengyong responded, "What about the incident with Xiaohe?"


    Qiao Ying replied, "There''s no evidence."


    Zhang Chengyong sighed.


    Shaking his head, he said, "You said earlier that you were good withputers. Today, I finally understand what level you meant by ''good.''"


    Qiao Ying paused and said, "I''m done."


    Zhang Chengyong asked in surprise, "Is that it?"


    Qiao Ying exined, "The money from selling this security system could build another Capital University."


    Zhang Chengyong eximed, "Is it worth that much? So, the Hacker Empire is like a talent market. I, an old man, don''t understand. I''ve always seen them as anti-social elements."


    Qiao Ying asked, "Anti-social elements?"


    Upon careful consideration, Zhang Chengyong thought, "Well, I suppose so." After all, there weren''t many decent people around.


    With the instation of the new security system, Capital University calmed down.


    However, Qiao Ying''s activities did not cease.


    Seeing her still tinkering away, Zhang Chengyong asked her.


    Qiao Ying: "Our Hua Country is known for its warm hospitality, and it''s customary to reciprocate kindness. After being bullied for so long, we should at least give them a taste of their own medicine."


    Taking into ount his limited knowledge of the matter, Zhang Chengyong pondered her words and finally asked, "Is it illegal?"


    Mischievously, she whispered, "Shh~ Keep your voice down, don''t let anyone find out."


    Zhang Chengyong: "???" Is she being serious?

 Chapter 357: Chinese Hackers Are the Best -- X

    <h4>Chapter 357</h4>


    Under Qiao Ying''s naughty operation, the big screen ying a famous brand''s advertisement in New York''s Times Square of Country M was suddenly interrupted.


    Then, miraculously, it started ying Hua Country''s national anthem.


    The video was of Hua Country''s ancestors charging on the battlefield to defend the territory during the war era, followed by the establishment of New Hua Country, and its current prosperity.


    People gathered under the big screen, first confused, then started cursing loudly.


    At the moment the national anthem yed, the few people from Hua Country were excited, their feelings of loving their country ignited in an instant, and they couldn''t help singing along, soon with tears in their eyes.


    They thought it was a mistake by the staff, but after the anthem finished ying once, it started looping.


    Then they noticed an extremely arrogant line of words under the big screen: [Hua Country hackers are the most awesome - X]


    It was also thoughtfully tranted into English.


    Country M is just a beginning.


    Soon, thendmark building screens in multiple countries encountered the same situation, suddenly ying this video.


    Hua Country''s national anthem sounded in multiple countries.


    And that arrogant line of words was attached without fail.


    This was not an error by the staff, but an enthusiastic response from Hua Country hacker, Father of Hackers, God of Belief, hacker X.


    Qiao Ying then sent a message to Qin Hanyue.


    Then he opened the hacker group hidden under the screen.


    With only ten people, five or six were active.


    It seems the group had been quite lively every day over the past year.


    When the news that X was from Hua Country spread, the other eight experts in the group besides Qiao Ying and Qin Hanyue had all @ hacker X.


    First asking if it was true or false.


    Seeing X didn''t respond, they all took the news that hacker X was from Hua Country as a joke, and insulted Hua Country''sputer skills.


    And now what were they talking about.


    Qiao Ying was toozy to look, and directly @ hacker Y in the group.


    X: [@Y, bullying up to our doorstep, howe there''s no movement?]


    U: [Ahhh it''s X!]


    Tom: [Everyone pay attention, God X is here!]


    Tom: [After a year, to actually see God X appear in the group again, hurry and stop him, don''t let him get away!]


    Ha: [Hmm? What does the expert mean by this? Didn''t get it, who bullied Y? God X bullied Y?]


    Ha: [What happened? Does God X actually know this newbie Y privately? Is this public execution or what?]


    GG: [@Y, God X called you, hurry ande out]


    Ha: [@Y]


    U: [@Y what exactly happened, to make God X unhappy, you''re also the first person in history!]


    [...]


    Y: [@X, just some small disturbances, busy with work didn''t notice]


    Y: [If they had yed their national anthem on our Tiananmen Square LED screen like X yed our national anthem on Times Square, I could''ve known from the news, but they only dare to harass our students]


    U: [Don''t understand, what are you talking about, Times Square?]


    Tom: [Go back!]


    §³§Ö§Ý§×§ê§Ñ: [Times Square is looping Hua Country''s national anthem, put there by God X, and God X''s message, God X is...from Hua Country?!]


    §³§Ö§Ý§×§ê§Ñ: [Not just Times Square, even the LED screen at my country''s "Red Square" is ying it]


    Tom directly threw up a picture, a panoramic shot of the Times Square big screen, clearly ying Hua Country''s national anthem video, with crowds of people gathered under the screen.


    Then another picture.


    It was the message left by X under the video: [Hua Country hackers are the most awesome - X]


    Then several pictures in session, showing the content ying onndmark building screens of various countries.


    The group quieted down, the atmosphere strangely tense like never before.


    After the silence, the group exploded.


    U: [X is from Hua Country?]


    Tom: [X is from Hua Country?!]


    §³§Ö§Ý§×§ê§Ñ: [Y is also...]


    Tom: [How is this possible? God X if you''ve been kidnapped blink twice, I will definitely save you!]


    U: [This f**k...]


    GG: [I''m a little unable to ept this, I always thought God X was from Russia or Country M]


    X: [Whose disciple is Leizi?]


    U: [Who, don''t know him]


    Everyone said they didn''t know him.


    Then someone came out and imed him - Kiev: [Mine]


    Kiev was the original 2nd ce on the hacker leaderboard before being squeezed down by Qin Hanyue.


    X: [With that technique, I guessed it was you, tell him,ing to Hua Country, you have to follow Hua Country''s rules]


    Back then at theputerpetition between Capital University and Hanxi University.


    At the scene, Qiao Ying had only said he knew X and Y, and vaguely added that there was more than one hacker from Hua Country in the top ten.


    But it was deliberately distorted by Leizi who wanted revenge, directly twisting Qiao Ying''s words into hacker X being from Hua Country, and spreading this news everywhere in the hacker world.


    Since the parties Qiao Ying and X were unable toe out and exin things, people took Qiao Ying''s silence as an admission of guilt.


    Master and disciple, equally badly behaved.


    Kiev had always looked down on Hua Country hackers, and had some minor conflicts with X and Y in the group this past year, he certainly didn''t hold back when the group mocked and bullied Hua Country hackers.


    X was actually from Hua Country? Kiev only felt his face burning painfully, he had insulted Hua Country hackers countless times in the group, and now was being publicly executed by God X. Before Kiev could respond to X''s words, the screen in front of him suddenly went dark - hacked by X.


    Kiev was so angry he smashed his keyboard.


    U: [Kiev was leading the charge in the group, I''ll say first, I didn''t participate from start to finish]


    §³§Ö§Ý§×§ê§Ñ: [I didn''t either, no matter which country God X is from, I''ll always be your most loyal believer]


    GG: [Who was it that said they''d kowtow and apologize if X turned out to be from Hua Country?]


    U: [@Tom that guy, he even scolded Q to the point of being mute hahaha, got pped in the face right?]


    Tom: [Kowtowing! I''m packing up now to go travel in God X''s country and kowtow to apologize to Q, want to meet up God X?]


    The news that hacker X was from Hua Country shocked the entire hacker world.


    God X''s legendary operation also startled half the world, and soon became hot social news in every country.


    Hacker X''s arrogant message - [Hua Country hackers are the most awesome] was wildly reported on by major news outlets.


    Especially in Hua Country, it topped the trending charts, catching the attention of the whole poption. Even the masses who never paid attention to or had contact with this field started heatedly discussing it.


    Thements under the trending topic had already exploded.


    KeysHurtPeople: [F*ck, although I''m not in this field, as long as it''s bringing glory to our country, I f*cking support it!]


    YourDadIsHere: [ying our national anthem in Times Square! This is just too f*cking cool!]


    YourMomIsHere: [It''s true, I''m at Times Square right now, hearing the national anthem made me cry from excitement!]


    IronSteak: [Let me weakly ask, isn''t this illegal? What if they hold our country ountable?]


    SingingAnthemAtTimesSquare: [Illegal? What illegal? This is called cultural export, promoting friendship between our countries!]


    UnderworldStaff: [Bro upstairs, you''re so peaceful-minded]


    DryAsABone: [Starting today, hacker X is my god! I''ve decided, I''m going to major inputer science in university]


    XForeverGod: [F*ck, as someone in the industry who''s been following this matter closely, I was so angry I was numb, but finally God X you''ve made your move, this is so f*cking satisfying!]


    TutuDrawing: [Hacker? Which expert, this is just too f*cking amazing!]


    MumbleMumble: [Hua Country hackers are the most awesome!]


    CheepMeow: [The country should quickly protect God X, recruit him into a national department, let hime out to speak to us if appropriate, haven''t seen a hacker in my life, just want to hear his voice would do too]


    Hua Country hackers had always been unfairly treated in the hacker empire due to inferior technical skills. Internationally, "You''re from Hua Country right" was even used to mock inferior hackers.


    Hua Country hackers had always been aware of their own shorings. As a result, Qiao Ying''s ignorant act of pping gold paint on his own face made them aughing stock, a target of public criticism.


    This past year, after Hua Country hackers lost to hackers of other countries, the furiously humiliated Hua Country hackers all vented their anger on that loudmouth troublemaker Qiao Ying. Some even said they wanted to go to Capital University and teach Qiao Ying a lesson. Only after finding out Qiao Ying was the one behind the nationwidework paralysis did they shut their mouths.


    But today, hacker X used this powerful way of retorting to publicly reveal to the whole world his Hua Country identity.


    He gave everyone a p in the face.


    Didn''t feel pped in the face, just felt extremely relieved! Too relieved!

 Chapter 359: Hacker Y; Qin Hanyu: "I have this beauty"

    <h4>Chapter 359</h4>


    [Who is this Kiev guy? He''d bettere out quickly to die and kowtow, begging for forgiveness from God X, or some other boss be kind enough to let him off easy!]


    [I haven''t seen this Kiev speak another word afterwards. Is he afraid or has hisputer been hacked by God X? Hahaha]


    [Protect this defender of God X, Peanut Q!]


    [On God X''s status in the hackermunity]


    Is hacker X Qiao Ying?


    Huo Chengdong swallowed and his mood took a long time to calm down.


    "Are all those things reported online really done by you, Sis Ying? You were just a little kid when some of those things happened. "


    Huo Chengdong tried hard to lower his voice in the ssroom. His excitement was all shown on his face, with his features distorted exaggeratedly.


    Qiao Ying: "Only the Pentagon system hacking was done by me. The rest..." Qiao Ying nced at Huo Chengdong''s phone screen: "No challenge, not worth it."


    Huo Chengdong stared: "Are you fxxking kidding me?"


    Is this what is called the difference among human beings?


    Huo Chengdong had always felt that except for not being good learning material, he had quite a few other highlights.


    Now he had to admit, first of all, that he was not good material.


    "Sis Ying, what were you ying with during your childhood? Doing advanced math problems at one, studying medicine and healing at two, m dunks at three, street racing and fighting at four, hackingputers at five? From what you said, it seems you are extraordinarily talented in every aspect. What is in your brain?"


    Qiao Ying said modestly: "Not that magical. I didn''t touch aputer until five." She raised her eyes and arched her brows: "I touched guns instead."


    Huo Chengdong: "???"


    She could even twist a calf''s neck. What she said was unbelievable, yet it''s 99% true. Like it or not, believe it or not.


    Huo Chengdong took a deep breath and looked down at his phone again. He saw the chat record of the hacker group that was leaked by someone unknown.


    He held up the screenshot to ask: "Sis Ying, who is this Y? Your friend? His tone sounds kind of familiar to me."


    Qiao Ying didn''t even lift her head: "The one who imprisoned and tortured me."


    Huo Chengdong: "..."


    Seeing the chat record that inte users were madly sharing, Lanxi''s Leiz saw Master Kiev being questioned by God X.


    Listening to his ssmates eagerly discussing Hacker X, and even walking deliberately in front of him to say God X was from Hua Country.


    Their excitement was like they had just won the world championship.


    In fact, they did defeat the whole world.


    It had been a year since Leizi was pped hard in the face. He knew too well how that felt, because he was also a believer of God X. He studied hacking hard, fantasizing that one day he could get into his Master''s hacker group. That would be the closest ce to God X.


    He would never have imagined that Hacker X, whom he had always worshipped, turned out to be from Hua Country, whom he had always looked down upon.


    "Idol forever!" Qin Yan cheered excitedly in his office.


    He couldn''t help but say: "Had I known the chat group would be so lively today and Hua Country hackers could hold their heads high, I should have shamelessly stayed in the group back then no matter what."


    "How shocking it would be if everyone knew Ms Qiao was Hacker X." Qin Yan fantasized on his own.


    On this day,


    all the people of Hua Country came to know and remember Hua Country hacker, God X.


    The name and exploits of hacker X resounded across the globe.


    Hua Country''s national anthem yed on loop at Country M''s Times Square for a whole day, with the power left on and technicians unable to change it.


    This went on for five days, making Country M people sick of it.


    Under the big screen, Hua Country people live streamed all day long.


    On the sixth day, the song and video changed.


    Did this mean God X withdrew his divine powers and the system restored normal operation?


    No, it didn''t - the screen started ying Yellow River Cantata.


    This was not set by God X, because the arrogant caption below changed too, or rather, something was added.


    ¡¾"Hua Country hackers are the coolest - God X" - God Y¡¿


    It was Hacker Y.


    He changed the song and video, and added God X''s famous quote.


    These five days, domestic media reported wildly about Hacker X.


    Male or female,izens were already head over heels in love with this mysterious, cool and patriotic Hacker X who protected his friends.


    Hacker Y''s operation that followed brought things to an even higher tide.


    ¡¾Oh my, why does this feel a bit passionate?¡¿


    ¡¾Never thought even CP could be shipped here!¡¿


    ¡¾The most mysterious CP shipped so far with appearance, age, even gender unknown, but damn so shippable!¡¿


    ¡¾Y is also a fanboy of God X right?¡¿


    ¡¾These two must know each other well privately with an unspeakable rtionship¡¿


    ¡¾Just a secretly hand holding and kissing rtionship I guess¡¿


    ¡¾Curious what two top hackers chat about normally? Which building to y what song on?¡¿


    ¡¾Normalment: Hua Country hackers are the coolest - Y. Abnormalment: "Hua Country hackers are the coolest - God X" - God Y. If he had just removed the quotation marks I could say he was justzy to change thement. But he deliberately put God X''s words in quotation marks.¡¿


    ¡¾My god, will hackers all over Hua Country start ying songs on it next? Bro''s got a little money, can I request a song?¡¿


    "Master San really doesn''t miss any chance to get close to Ms Qiao." Qin Yan secretlyined.


    Seeing the high discussion around this online, even Qin Yan felt like requesting a song after Yellow River Cantata finished ying, and adding his ID to it too.


    But it was just a thought.


    After all, there were still a number of top yers ahead of him.


    In case someone switched the song midway, then, then, then he would gain fame too - in an embarrassing way.


    Huo Chengdong couldn''t stand it anymore: "Sis Ying, look at this old man, sucking up to you all the way to Country M."


    Qiao Ying took a nce at his screen. She had expected Qin Hanyue would do something like this. But seeing her ID followed closely by his, she still couldn''t help quirking up the corners of her mouth.


    Qin Hanyue came to her with chicken soup and some clothes.


    "These clothes look good on you, so I brought them for you."


    Qiao Ying joked with him: "You n to deliver every few days from now on?"


    Qin Hanyue didn''t hide his thoughts when exposed: "I want to see you, and want to bring you clothes."


    He opened the thermos: "I brought chicken soup for you."


    Qiao Ying took it, but before drinking asked: "Made by you?"


    Qin Hanyue poured soup into the bowl: "Yes. I said back at the slum that I would make it again for you to try after returning home."


    He passed the spoon to her: "Try it and see if I''ve improved."


    Qiao Ying drank a sip, then arched a brow, clearly showing with her reaction that the taste was great: "You must have cheated by looking at recipes right?"


    Qin Hanyue: "I didn''t."


    Qiao Ying didn''t believe him, unless he had failed ny nine times before, wasting ny nine chickens and lots of ginseng.


    Qin Hanyue: "The chef instructed me by the side."


    Qiao Ying: "Not wasting ingredients is also a virtue."


    Qin Hanyue smiled. Seeing her wrists empty, he asked: "Why aren''t you wearing the bracelet?"


    Qiao Ying: "I put it away."


    Qin Hanyue nodded slightly: "It''s good to keep it."


    Qin Hanyue: "You''ve been gone for so long. How did you exin it to them when you suddenly returned to school?"


    Qiao Ying: "Principal Zhang said I was studying medicine. Huo Chengdong said you imprisoned and tortured me. Mr Qin, you know better than them. Why don''t you suggest a suitable version for me?"


    Qin Hanyue spoke unhurriedly: "There are only these two versions? Principal Zhang is old, Huo Chengdong is a yboy young master, and biased against me. Their thinking tends to diverge from reality. Haven''t you heard themon version among normal people?"


    Qiao Ying nced at him coldly. She knew from the moment he brought this up what he was holding back.


    Sure enough, Qin Hanyue said: "There is a very suitable and consistent version among Beijing University schoolmates." His tone was slow and seductive: "Secret marriage and giving birth."


    Qiao Ying: "This is the most far fetched. So I''m not normal?"


    Qin Hanyue had fallen into his own trap.


    Qin Hanyue answered smoothly and unhurriedly: "Dropping out of school at this age to marry and give birth is indeed far fetched. But wouldn''t it make more sense if the marriage was with me?"


    Qiao Ying tugged her lips: "Mr Qin sure is confident."


    Qin Hanyue smiled shallowly: "After all Ms Qiao said I have the looks."


    Qiao Ying: "......"


    Qin Hanyue asked again: "Now many men and women online want to marry you. Any thoughts on this?"


    Qiao Ying sipped her soup andzily smirked: "If there is one better looking than you, why not."

 Chapter 360: Qin Hanyu: "Can’t kiss the ear", Qiao Ying: "No"

    <h4>Chapter 360</h4>


    Qin Hanyue was rendered speechless for a moment by Qiao Ying''s words before he said, "In my heart, you are not a shallow person."


    Qiao Ying stated bluntly, "That is the fact."


    She then nced over Qin Hanyue''s face twice.


    "Thank your lucky stars that if not for this face of yours, I would not have lived under the same roof with you back at Shen Wu," Qiao Ying justified her fondness of good looks in a matter-of-fact tone.


    Qin Hanyue smiled wryly, "Then I ought to thank my parents'' genes."


    Qiao Ying said, "You should."


    Qin Hanyue then asked, "What if we really met someone more good-looking than me? Hmm?" He stared at her closely, not missing any reaction from her.


    Qiao Ying did not even look at him, "I already told you just now."


    Qin Hanyue secretly took a deep breath topose himself,forting himself that he had honed his skills to perfection, "Although it wasn''t the truth, but still..."


    Not the truth?


    Seeing him, Qiao Ying really felt likeughing. This old man is truly adept at saving his own face.


    Qiao Ying suppressed her urge tough, "How do you know it wasn''t the truth?" She slowly sipped her soup.


    Qin Hanyue said, "With your taste, how could you not have met your ideal man, and if it was only based on looks, you would have had at least eight rtionships."


    "Amongst all the exceptional men you''ve met, you eventually picked me. Doesn''t it speak volumes?"


    Qiao Ying gave a soft snort and shook her head slightly in disagreement.


    Hearing her snort and seeing that show of contempt, Qin Hanyue found her reaction really adorable. He reached out to touch her face.


    Qiao Ying who was drinking soup turned her face away slightly but failed to evade himpletely. The pad of his thumb brushed lightly against her fair cheek.


    There was a captivating warmth in Qin Hanyue''s eyes. Just as he wanted to say something more, an itch in his throat made him turn away to cough twice.


    Qiao Ying asked, "You''re not recovered from your cold?"


    Qin Hanyue replied, "There are a lot of paperwork umted at thepany recently and I''ve been busy for the past few days, neglecting my health a little. Don''t worry, it''s not serious."


    Thepany had a lot of work piled up. After Ye Si left, Qin Hanyue did not even have time to look for Qiao Ying until today when he finally freed up some time.


    Finishing her soup, Qiao Ying teased, "No wonder you''re so well-behaved." Not only was he sitting quite a distance from her, his mouth had been tame as well.


    Qin Hanyue wanted to argue for himself but realized he had no need to. This way he would have a legitimate reason to be ill-mannered, right?


    He smiled. As he got up to pour another bowl of soup for her, he said, "Have some more."


    Qiao Ying said, "I''m full. You drink it. I''ll give you acupuncture."


    Qin Hanyue said, "Alright."


    The robot took out a pouch of needles from its belly, "Wifey."


    Qiao Ying said, "Shut up."


    Qin Hanyue held back his smile as he removed his coat and suit jacket, unbuttoning two shirt buttons to expose his neck.


    He added, "You can have this robot. I''llpensate Little Yi with another one."


    Qiao Ying who was administering acupuncture on him did not bother to respond at all.


    After some time, she suddenly said, "Working while sick, cooking while sick."


    "Seems like in the future, not only someone more good-looking but also younger and more robust would do quite nicely too."


    Qin Hanyue said, "I''ll take good care of my health. My constitution has always been better than most people. So rest assured."


    Qiao Ying said impatiently, "Whether you are strong or not has got nothing to do with me."


    Qin Hanyue immediate rebutted, "Of course it concerns you, moreover it only rtes to you alone." Sensing pain at the nape of his neck, Qin Hanyue stopped talking recklessly in case he upset her.


    Qiao Ying said, "Catching a cold every now and then, I''m afraid your constitution is not that good huh."


    Qin Hanyue exined, "Every now and then? At least two years have passed since myst cold when Ye Si went home to look for you."


    Moreover, thatst cold was from him standing under cold shower water the whole night. Of course, he could not tell her that.


    Instead of his exnation, Qiao Ying asked, "So was it really such a coincidence you fell sick that time?"


    Since he refused to respond, Qiao Ying actually took the initiative to ask about it herself.


    Talking about constitution results in shooting himself in the foot!


    Qin Hanyue kept quiet and reached for the chicken soup on the table instead, taking a sip. Then in an attempt to gloss over the matter, hemented, "The ginseng seems to be too much."


    Hearing Qiao Ying scolding him, "Shameless", his dark history was exposed right in his face. Yet Qin Hanyue did not feel embarrassed or humiliated. Seizing the chance, he went on to prove himself, "So my health is really very good, rarely catching a cold over the years."


    Having administered the acupuncture, Qiao Ying sat down again.


    Qin Hanyue grabbed hold of one of her hands, sping it in his palm, the pad of his thumb gently caressing the back of her hand.


    However, Qiao Ying said, "If there''s nothing else, go back early to rest."


    Qin Hanyue replied, "Mm."


    Yet his eyes remained fixed on Qiao Ying.


    Seeing him staring at her, Qiao Ying asked, "What do you want?"


    Qin Hanyue admitted frankly, "I want to kiss you but I''m afraid of passing the cold bug to you. After lying in bed for half a year, your immunity must have weakened with low resistance."


    For the past six months with Qiao Ying bedridden, Qin Hanyue would give her at least a morning kiss and bedtime kiss every day. Abstinence over the past days had been difficult so when he finally found time today, he could only look but not touch.


    Qiao Ying said, "Then hold it in."


    Qin Hanyue "......"


    Too heartless!


    How could Qin Hanyue possibly quell his yearning? The moment he stood up, he went over to sit next to Qiao Ying, encircling her slender frame in his embrace as he rested his chin on her bony shoulder. His voice was gentle, "Hugs are still okay if not kisses."


    He tightened his arms, lowered his head slightly to sniff her scent.


    With his cheek against hers, he nuzzled her ear, then her earlobe came into his view.


    Fair and exquisite.


    His Adam''s apple moved silently.


    Qin Hanyue found his mouth rather dry.


    The moment he raised his chin to turn towards her ear, Qiao Ying noticed his movement but did not know what his intention was, so she just ignored him.


    His hot puffs drew near her ear right before she realized what he was about to do. Then his lips nted themselves onto her earlobe.


    The corners of his lips lifted into a smile, like a sly fox that seeded in stealing a kiss. His lips left her earlobe, then the tip of his nose affectionately nuzzled it as his chin settled back onto her shoulder near her neck, his tall nose bridge sticking to her ear now.


    "This won''t spread the virus," he murmured.


    His lips were dangerously close to her neck while his breaths blew against her skin. Just then Qiao Ying''s fine brows slightly creased while her neck jerked a little as if wanting to jerk aside but Qin Hanyue had her locked in a tight embrace.


    Irritation shed across her eyes. "Qin Hanyue!"


    Hearing her sudden change of tone to impatience, Qin Hanyue asked with care, "Can''t kiss your ear?"


    Yet Qiao Ying said, "That''s not it."


    Her tone was still rather curt.


    Next, she pushed him aside decisively.


    Qin Hanyue looked confused, "What''s wrong?"


    Qiao Ying raised her hand to touch her neck. Her previously fair earlobe had turned slightly red. "It''s nothing," she said, her tone reverting to normal.


    Seeing his bewildered look, unaware what was happening.


    Qiao Ying then exined, "It felt ticklish."


    "Ticklish?" A hint of curiosity and probing shed across Qin Hanyue''s eyes as he nced at her neck.


    Sensing his gaze, Qiao Ying stared at him, "What are you looking at?"


    The gleam in Qin Hanyue''s eyes turned ambiguous, yet he just smilingly said, "Didn''t look at anything."


    Seeing his smile, Qiao Ying chased him out, "Shameless, scram!"

 Chapter 361: Lin Cheng Is Coming

    <h4>Chapter 361</h4>


    Capital City International Airport¡ª


    A private jet that took off from C Countrynded smoothly.


    A man with a tranquil temperament and innate aloofness walked out from the VIP passage. In his arms was a pure white Maine Coon cat who blinked its ssy eyes and buried its furry head into the man''s embrace.


    Noticing the cat''s reaction to the unfamiliar environment, the man gently stroked its fur to soothe it.


    Behind the man was a group of people.


    More than a dozen cats and dogs were each apanied by at least one servant to care for them. The cats were held by the servants, while the dogs were leashed.


    At the very back were several servants carrying luggage, plus over ten stern-looking men in ck suits serving as bodyguards.


    The tall man walked in front with his coat draped over his shoulders, the hem sweeping as he moved unhurriedly, giving an air of leisurely grace.


    The group marched towards the airport exit in an impressive procession.


    All the passengers in the terminal and people waiting to pick up rtives turned to look at them, curious about who was making such a grand entrance with pets and servants in tow. It was clearly a private jet they arrived in!


    The passengersmented that despite all the flights they had taken, this was the first time seeing such a scene, like European medieval nobility going on a journey. The man at the front especially resembled an aristocrat from a castle, exuding indescribable nobility, including the cat he held.


    Outside the airport, over ten cars were already waiting.


    The butler, wearing a tailcoat and blue necktie, came up holding an umbre and greeted respectfully, "Your Grace, this way please."


    The car door was already open.


    The butler had arrived a week in advance to make arrangements.


    Lin Cheng first nced ahead before casually looking to the other side. He seemed to be watching the scenery, but his gaze was too detached, like it couldn''t settle on anything, giving an aloof and cold impression.


    Passersby kept throwing looks his way but none dared approach, instead giving him a wide berth as they watched from afar.


    Some young girls discussed Lin Cheng as they took photos on their phones.


    The snow wasn''t heavy and Lin Cheng''s expression wasn''t cold either. On the contrary, he looked quite gentle, yet his whole person seemed colder than the snow.


    Lin Cheng drew back his gaze andmented, "The scenery is not bad, it''s just that your tie doesn''t match with this snowy scene."


    Without even ncing at him, Lin Cheng spoke as he bent down to get in the car, still cradling the cat.


    The butler lowered his head to look at his own tie, then took it off and pocketed it.


    Going out in such shy attire was indeed inappropriate.


    The convoy slowly drove away from the airport towards its destination.


    The doors of the vi were wide open. Sack was excitedly running back and forth by the sofa, asionally dashing to the doorway to see if anyone had arrived. His paws pattered noisily and he would run back to the sofa after a while, resting his head on Qiao Ying''sp as if being spoiled and trying to curry favor.


    As he acted coy, his eyes were fixed on the robot beside them.


    The robot actually detected an expression of cunning and provocation from the dog''s face, how preposterous!


    Qiao Ying''s phone yed the prompt for an unanswered call.


    "This brat..." Actually not picking up her call.


    Qiao Ying redialed but then tossed the phone aside without caring if the other party would answer. The contact name disyed was "Sack".


    Sack had turned off his phone directly.


    Qiao Ying wanted to go to M Continent and give him a beating.


    "Wife, have some tea."


    A cup of water was offered to her.


    Qiao Ying nced at the thoughtful robot and epted the drink.


    Before she could sip it, Sack barked at the cup then turned to bark at the robot, and immediately got pped on the head by Qiao Ying.


    The smack made Sack''s head buzz loudly.


    Sack gave a whimper and obediently settled down.


    Qiao Ying said, "It''s just a machine, what are youpeting with it for?"


    Qiao Ying was speechless. A robot and a dog, twopletely different species incapable ofmunicating, were staging a battle for her affection every day in the vi.


    The craven Sack didn''t know the robot''s capabilities. It tried to ingratiate itself with the robot whenever Qiao Ying wasn''t looking.


    Whether it was for the vi''s safety or it was truly magnanimous, the robot never retaliated after being bullied but would just tattle to Qiao Ying. It never fought back.


    Qiao Ying pointed to the robot''s arm, "Take a good look, just this mechanical arm could easily crush your skull."


    She poked Sack''s canine head.


    Sack showed no fear, just barked, "Woof!"


    The sound of cars arrived and over ten luxury vehicles sessively parked outside.


    Qiao Ying looked out, "He''s here, go greet him."


    She meant for Sack to go.


    The robot courteously responded, "Alright, wife."


    And slid towards the door.


    "Woof!"


    Sack barked and dashed outside, immediately overtaking the robot and running out of the vi.


    Lin Cheng got out of the car carrying the cat.


    Sack stood motionless at the entrance staring at Lin Cheng.


    Not until Lin Cheng called its name, "Sack."


    "Woof!"


    Sack responded and its dark eyes brightened, seeming unbelieving yet excited as it ran up to Lin Cheng''s legs.


    It ced its front paws on Lin Cheng''s legs.


    Lin Cheng bent down slightly to pat Sack''s head, then lowered the cat in his arms for Sack to see.


    The cat also seemed to recognize Sack and swiped its tail on Sack''s head, "Meow~"


    Servants carrying cats and walking dogs got out of the cars behind them one by one.


    Sack saw its parents, siblings, everyone in its family hade.


    The yard was suddenly filled with barks.


    Hearing the summons, Sack excitedly charged towards its family.


    Lin Cheng watched Sack scampering around and remarked, "It''s be more and more unsteady."


    Back at the castle, Sack had been the most clever and well-behaved, even leading the other cats and dogs. Just look at it now.


    Qiao Ying came out, "You''ve arrived."


    Lin Cheng looked at Qiao Ying, the detached coldness in his eyes slowly taking on some warmth, yet it didn''t make him seem any more approachable. Rather, it enhanced the unreal sense of estrangement that kept others at arm''s length.


    "Has your health recovered well?" He came up still carrying the cat.


    Since Qiao Ying had brought Sack back to the country, her contact with Lin Cheng had increased, although each time Qiao Ying would just toss her phone to Sack after picking up Lin Cheng''s video call.


    Sack, a pedigreed noble dog, couldn''t tolerate themercial dog food sold in the market. Even the best brands were uneptable.


    It would only eat specially customized food.


    Its dog food had always been personally delivered by Lin Cheng. Lin Cheng would contact Qiao Ying from time to time about Sack.


    After Qiao Ying was gravely injured and fell unconscious, Lin Cheng was unable to reach her, so he contacted Qin Hanyue instead.


    Upon learning that Qiao Ying had beatose, Lin Cheng had even visited China with doctors to see her. Now that Qiao Ying had woken up, he came again to visit.


    He also brought Sack''s family over for a reunion.


    Qiao Ying replied, "Pretty good,e in."


    The robot chimed in cordially, "Pleasee in."


    Hearing Qin Hanyue''s steady voice attracted Lin Cheng''s gaze to the robot. He smiled and asked, "A gift from Mr. Qin?"


    Qiao Ying: "Mm."


    Lin Cheng: "Quite cute¡ªI mean the appearance."


    He didn''tment on the voice.


    Robot: "Thank you, you''re quite cute too."


    Lin Chengughed softly and repeated, "Really quite cute."

 Chapter 362: Lin Cheng Appears in Beijing University to find Qiao Ying

    <h4>Chapter 362</h4>


    More than a dozen cats and dogs were making the vi livelier than ever.


    Lin Cheng held a cat while standing in the center of the lobby, surveying the vi. He finally said honestly: "It''s a bit smaller than it looked in the videos."


    Qiao Ying: "How inconsiderate for the young master."


    Lin Cheng nced at the Fourth Master who was having a reunion with his family, and smiled: "It was his own choice."


    Qiao Ying''sa had left the Fourth Master distressed and listless every day, with both mental and psychological problems. Lin Cheng had originally nned to bring the Fourth Master back to C Country, and see how things go after Qiao Ying wakes up.


    After much hesitation, the Fourth Master still chose to stay by Qiao Ying''s side.


    "As long as pets get to follow their owner, living in a vi or a castle makes no difference." Lin Cheng sat down on the sofa holding the cat.


    Qiao Ying was notcking in money or resources. Otherwise, Lin Cheng wouldn''t have minded sending her a bigger mansion to make the Fourth Master''s stay morefortable.


    A robot brought over a ss of water.


    Lin Cheng: "Thank you for your service."


    Robot: "You''re wee."


    Lin Cheng smiled again. "Do you have any more of these robots? I''d like to buy one and bring it back to C Country. It needs to have the same system as you have." He paused. "The voice doesn''t have to be the same."


    Robot: "This is the only one."


    Qiao Ying: "If Boss Lin wants it, I''ll send one to you after a while."


    Lin Cheng: "No need, I''ll pay full price for it."


    Qiao Ying: "It''smon courtesy." She was referring to the Fourth Master. "Boss Lin sent over so many expensive supplements, I should reciprocate."


    Lin Cheng nodded slightly. "Reciprocity helps build rtionships. Since you put it that way, I shall obey."


    The Fourth Master ran over to Qiao Ying, rubbed against her legs, then barked twice at Lin Cheng: "Woof woof!" Not sure what he was trying to express.


    Lin Cheng: "Miss Qiao already has a boyfriend, don''t make trouble."


    After saying that, he nced up at Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying: "Being able to understand dog barks could count as a special skill."


    Lin Cheng smiled faintly. "It''s not actually that hard to interpret their means of expression once you''ve spent a lot of time with them."


    "Zack is particrly smart on top of having gone through training. I tested him before, his IQ has reached that of a 7-year-old child."


    Qiao Ying raised her brows looking at the Fourth Master. "Seven years old?"


    The Fourth Master straightened his back, looking expectant of praises.


    "If Miss Qiao wants to understand Zack better, and build more tacit understanding with him, I can exin some basics to you," said Lin Cheng as he stroked the cat in his arms.


    Qiao Ying: "No need."


    Lin Cheng beckoned the Fourth Master. "Zack¡ª"


    The Fourth Master immediately went over to offer his head for Lin Cheng to pet. Lin Cheng praised: "Quite cute indeed."


    Qiao Ying: "How long does Boss Lin n on staying? If you want to see the Capital City''s attractions, I can show you around as the host."


    Lin Cheng: "It''s rare that I''m here, might as well visit around. I''ll have to trouble you then, Miss Qiao." He took a sip of water from the ss.


    Qiao Ying: "Sure."


    Lin Cheng: "I presume Mr. Qin doesn''t mind...?"


    Qiao Ying: "He shouldn''t."


    Lin Cheng: "In that case, has Mr. Qin seeded in embracing beauty after pining for it?"


    Qiao Ying: "Is Boss Lin gossiping or probing?"


    Lin Chengughed. "Just casual questions. I was out of line."


    Qiao Ying booked a restaurant and treated Lin Cheng to dinner that night.


    Outside the restaurant entrance,


    Qiao Ying: "I won''t be sending Boss Lin back to the hotel. Call me if anythinges up, but I cannot guarantee being avable to pick up at all times."


    Lin Cheng: "Miss Qiao should focus on your own stuff. I''ll go take a look at Lin Yuxuan tomorrow morning."


    Qiao Ying offered to y the considerate host, but 80% of that was merely politeness. Asking her to show someone around town? She would only dampen their enthusiasm.


    If Lin Cheng needed anything else, he could say soter.


    The next day, Monday, Qiao Ying went to school per usual.


    Unexpectedly though, Lin Cheng actually came to the school holding a cat and walking a dog, without any servants. Carrying a cat in one hand and a dog leash in the other, he attracted constant sidelong nces from students as he walked around campus.


    Before long, Lin Cheng''s photos spread wildly among student chat groups, and made it to confession walls where girls ¡°fished¡± for him from the ¡°sea¡±.


    Lin Cheng stood in front of a campus map looking for the Computer Science building.


    After locating it, he headed towards the Computer Science building.


    It was noon time, Qiao Ying had just finished ss and was about to go eat when she received the call and had to change direction.


    He had timed it perfectly.


    Lin Cheng held a cat and walked a dog while waiting below the ssroom building, sessfully blocking some female students on their way to lunch.


    "Is that Goddess N¨¹wa''s award-winning piece? How does he look? If he''s a new teacher, I''d happily flunk all his sses for life."


    "Ever since School Beauty Qiao withdrew from school to make babies with Third Master, it''s been ages since we''ve seen such an extremely handsome hunk."


    "Thanks to School Beauty Qiao, I can''t even look at those powdered and painted male idols in the entertainment industry anymore. Too pretentious."


    "That feeling of having seen him somewherees back again. Qiao''s Law, absolutely, no mistake about it."


    "One look and you know he''s rich. Which lucky girl managed to get this handsome guy to wait in such freezing weather?"


    "The cat is so cute, I want to kiss its owner so bad."


    "If this were my boyfriend, I wouldn''t even let him get out of bed, let alone leave the house."


    At this time, Lin Cheng was rejecting an audacious female student who tried to chat him up, making everyone even more curious. "Who on earth is he waiting for?"


    "Don''t tell me it''s really..."


    "School Beauty Qiao is here."


    Seeing Qiao Ying approach, Lin Cheng smiled faintly and handed her the dog leash. "Hope I didn''t disturb you?"


    Qiao Ying told the truth. "You dyed my lunch."


    "I knew it!"


    "As expected, it''s School Beauty Qiao again, the eternally unchangingw."


    "Just how many handsome male friends with divine looks does School Beauty Qiao have behind the scenes? This is a serious question."


    "Grateful once more for School Beauty Qiao bestowing such eye candy upon us all."


    "Even though there have been several cautionary tales already, such exceptional looks and temperament still catch me off guard every time."


    Lin Cheng: "Lunch? Any good food around campus?"


    Qiao Ying took the dog leash. "There''s a decent French restaurant, I''ll show Boss Lin around."


    Lin Cheng followed her holding the cat.


    "Iing hottie!"


    "How hot is he?"


    "School Beauty Qiao''s friend, you tell me?"


    Lin Cheng''s appearance predictably sent another shockwave through the forums.


    The scene of him handing the dog leash to Qiao Ying was captured, birthing yet another iconic image.


    "Suddenly I don''t want School Beauty Qiao to be with Third Master anymore, just open a harem already, don''t let any of them go!"


    "Are they even together? I thought that was all spection and fantasizing. I still ship Lawyer Cheng more."


    "Wonder if the super busy Third Master will take time out of his packed schedule to nce at the forums. Wonder if the mature and steady Third Master will feel jealous."


    Lin Cheng: "Your schoolmates are very enthusiastic."


    Qiao Ying: "I assume you didn''t mean to say I''m not enthusiastic enough?"


    Lin Cheng smiled faintly. "It would be even better if Miss Qiao could be more enthusiastic."


    Qiao Ying: "I feel Boss Lin has something he wants to say."


    Lin Cheng: "I do have a favor that I wanted Miss Qiao''s help with, but it seems inconvenient now that I see."


    Qiao Ying: "Murder and arson would be simple."


    Lin Cheng: "I can handle those myself."


    Qiao Ying snarked: "You sure love teasing."


    Her voice wasn''t loud, but she clearly made no effort to avoid Lin Cheng''s notice. With his sharp hearing, he naturally heard it loud and clear.

 Chapter 363: Qin Han Came to the school to claim sovereignty; Lin Cheng let Me be His girlfriend.

    <h4>Chapter 363</h4>


    In the restaurant,


    Fourth Master squatted on the ground, eyes looking at the two people.


    Lin Cheng finished speaking, and then looked at Qiao Ying''s reaction.


    Qiao Ying pulled the corners of her mouth, her tone a little embarrassed: "Boss Lin can get any kind of woman he wants, are you sure you''re not just teasing me?"


    Lin Cheng saw that she didn''t have much of a reaction, so he replied: "It''s true there aren''t any other women as capable and clever as Miss Qiao."


    Qiao Ying rejected him very quickly: "Boss Lin also saw that I''m not convenient anywhere right now. It would be better to find someone else to help with this favor."


    Lin Cheng didn''t give up: "If Miss Qiao and Mr. Qin were not yet together, would Miss Qiao be willing to help with this favor?"


    Qiao Ying curled her lip and told the truth: "I''m not that enthusiastic." She picked up the water next to her and took a sip.


    Her tone was neither rushed nor slow: "Although I quite like watching the excitement, I don''t like making myself into a spectacle for others to watch."


    With the conversation already at this point, Lin Cheng said: "Alright then. Does Miss Qiao have any friends she can rmend? I can offer good conditions."


    Qiao Ying: "No."


    Without even ncing at the students around them who were paying attention, she lowered her voice: "I do know a few assassins though. If Boss Lin puts up some money, I could help him solve this once and for all."


    Just as Lin Cheng was about to say something, Qiao Ying continued on her own: "I forgot, Boss Lin canmit murder and arson himself."


    Lin Cheng raised his hand to stop her, smiling helplessly: "Forget it. Since Miss Qiao is not convenient, I won''t mention this anymore. Let''s just eat."


    Lin Cheng gently ced the cat on a chair to soothe it. Then he picked up his knife and fork, moving slowly and elegantly, eyes slightly lowered. Even in this ordinary Western restaurant, his every word and action oozed an innate elegance and nobility. The ordinary food on his te seemed to transform into something high-ss.


    The cat licking its paws on the chair looked very much like him.


    In the time it took to eat a meal, Capital University weed yet another unexpected guest. This person had already arrived at the south school gate and was heading towards the Computer Science building. His arrival caused an uproar, attracting students not just from the Computer Science department but even from several neighboring departments. He instantly became the hottest topic of discussion on the school forums and chat groups, recing Lin Cheng.


    Clearly,pared to Lin Cheng this unnamed handsome stranger, the new arrival already had great fame at Capital University and even the entire capital city.


    Finally, Lin Cheng finished eating.


    As the two of them walked out of the restaurant, Qiao Ying immediately noticed the tall man walking towards them. She nced at him briefly before withdrawing her gaze to keep talking to Lin Cheng, though she slowed her pace.


    Soon, Lin Cheng also noticed the man. He stopped and greeted: "Mr. Qin, long time no see. I trust you have been well?"


    After Qin Hanyue reached Qiao Ying''s side, he took the initiative to stretch out his hand towards Lin Cheng: "Duke Lin."


    The two men shook hands.


    They were surrounded by students who hade to admire the handsome men.


    The students in the restaurant were crowded against the ss.


    Lin Cheng withdrew his hand. In a half-joking tone he asked: "Did you make ns to meet Miss Qiao here in advance...or could it be, you came because you heard I was here?"


    Qin Hanyue had a polite smile: "The president of Capital University is my teacher and friend. I came to visit him." His gaze shifted to Qiao Ying, his smile deepening. "And to see her as well, while I was here."


    No one would believe that.


    "Woof!" Fourth Master barked at Qin Hanyue.


    "Saks, don''t be rude," Lin Cheng scolded him lightly.


    Lin Cheng scolding the dog, as well as Fourth Master''s cooperation, made the atmosphere a little strange.


    After all, this was a dog that belonged to Qiao Ying''s owner, one current and one former. It made Qiao Ying''s boyfriend Qin Hanyue seem like an outsider since the dog didn''t ept him.


    Qin Hanyue''s expression remained unchanged as he chatted: "Duke Lin came to see Miss Ying? How thoughtful."


    Lin Cheng nodded slightly. "To see how she''s doing." His gaze shifted to look at Saks again as he mimicked Qin Hanyue in a yful mood: "And to see him as well, while I was here." It was as if he was teasing Qin Hanyue.


    "I was negligent in my duties as a hostst time when Miss Ying was in aa in C Country. This time no matter what, I must repay Duke Lin for his thoughtfulness ining to visit her then," Qin Hanyue smoothly took back control. "Let me arrange a hotel right away so we can go over now?"


    Lin Cheng: "Miss Qiao and I have already eaten."


    Of course Qin Hanyue knew they had eaten, otherwise he wouldn''t have been able to find them so urately.


    Qin Hanyue: "Then I''ll have to wait until next time."


    Lin Cheng: "Next time. Miss Qiao was quite considerate, we ate very happily just now." As he said this, he looked at Qiao Ying.


    Though his expression didn''t change, Qin Hanyue thought to himself: Does this guy just talk like this, or is he doing it on purpose?


    He nodded slightly. "That''s good then."


    Even as he spoke, he naturally reached out to hold Qiao Ying''s hand.


    Lin Cheng didn''t react at all to Qin Hanyue''s disy of possessiveness, as if he hadn''t even seen it.


    The students gathered around to watch, however, were not so nonchnt about it.


    Lin Cheng said to Qiao Ying: "Then I''ll take Saks and the others back and stop disturbing Miss Qiao''s sses."


    Qiao Ying held out the leash towards Lin Cheng.


    But before she could hand it over, Qin Hanyue took it from her hand instead and passed it to Lin Cheng himself: "Here you go, Duke."


    Lin Cheng took it. "Goodbye."


    Qin Hanyue watched as Lin Cheng led the dogs away. Turning back, he saw Qiao Ying looking at him with an expression like she was watching a show.


    "Going to see President Zhang now?" she asked, moving to withdraw her hand so he could go.


    "Next time," Qin Hanyue said, grasping her hand tightly so she couldn''t pull away.


    Qiao Ying: "I still have homework to do."


    Qin Hanyue: "Do itter. I''ll do it for you."


    Qiao Ying watched him leisurely.


    Qin Hanyue: "I haven''t eaten yet."


    Qiao Ying: "I''ve eaten."


    Qin Hanyue: "Then keep mepany while I eat."


    Qiao Ying didn''t reply, looking as if she was considering it.


    Qin Hanyue looked at her withughter in his eyes. "Let''s go."


    Holding her hand, he led her back to the restaurant. This ordinary little restaurant was honored to receive the favor of two VIPs and gained some fame from it.


    Qin Hanyue held the menu, long legs elegantly crossed under the table which didn''t have enough space, making him angle sideways into the aisle. Dressed in a fine suit, he looked less like he was reading a menu and more like perusing some precious contract.


    Seemingly casually, he asked as he browsed: "What did you eat just now?" Lin Cheng seemed to have enjoyed it a lot.


    Qiao Ying sat up straight, flipped through his menu for him, pointed out two pages, then sat back watching the gathered students outside.


    This old man really knew how to attract attention.


    Qin Hanyue turned to a page. Smiling, he asked her: "There''s a couple''s set meal here, think you can still eat it?"


    Qiao Ying: "No."


    Qin Hanyue: "Don''t worry, I''ll eat it myself."


    He stubbornly ordered a couple''s set, not caring whether he could actually finish it or not. After ordering, he asked: "Did Fourth Master miss you?"


    Qiao Ying said: "You can just ask directly."


    Qin Hanyue: "What did Lin Chenge to school to look for you for?"


    Qiao Ying told him the truth: "He wanted me to go with him to C Country to pretend to be his girlfriend."


    Lin Cheng wanted Qiao Ying to pretend to be his girlfriend?


    In the middle of pouring some warm water for Qiao Ying, Qin Hanyue''s hand paused. He immediately looked up at her: "You''re not joking with me, are you?"


    Though his tone didn''t change, his gaze had.


    Qiao Ying was injured and unconscious, staying in his Qin family home, lying in his, Qin Hanyue''s, bed. From the looks of things, how could Lin Cheng not see what stage his and Qiao Ying''s rtionship had developed to?


    What was that guy trying to do?

 Chapter 364: Qiao Ying: "You go to be Lin Cheng’s boyfriend"; Flow Ying

    <h4>Chapter 364</h4>


    Qin Hanyue handed her a ss of water and asked calmly, "How did he confess to you? Did he directly express his feelings? What else did he say?"


    Before Qiao Ying could respond, he continued, "If he confessed directly, did he also prepare flowers for you?"


    He further inquired, "How did you reject him? Is he giving up?"


    Qiao Ying looked at him, pretending to be indifferent, and couldn''t help but smile. "He asked me to pretend to be his girlfriend. Why are you so anxious?"


    Pretend? Qin Hanyue felt relieved, but he thought to himself, pretending is not enough. He controlled his tone and said, "Tell me the details."


    Qiao Ying replied, "It''splicated and involves the royal family and its members. I can''t be bothered to exin." Besides, she had already rejected him.


    Qin Hanyue asked, "So, did you ept?"


    Qiao Ying was always ready to help her friends.


    Just now, when Lin Cheng scolded the dog in front of Qin Hanyue, it seemed like a small matter, but now in Qin Hanyue''s eyes, it felt like a provocation. He even wondered if it was because Qiao Ying had agreed that Lin Cheng had developed some ideas and was fully immersed in them.


    After all, Qiao Ying was outstanding.


    Qiao Ying looked at his nervous expression and the corners of her mouth slightly lifted.


    "Guess."


    Qin Hanyue replied, "I don''t want to guess."


    Qiao Ying said, "This topic is not pleasant, let''s not talk about it."


    Qin Hanyue insisted, "Let''s talk."


    This topic would only make him unhappy.


    Qiao Ying leisurely said, "You''re too afraid to guess."


    Qin Hanyue asked, "Did you reject him?"


    Qiao Ying replied, "Obviously."


    Qin Hanyue''s face rxed, and before the smile fully formed, he heard her say again, "Am I that kind-hearted?"


    Qin Hanyue asked, "So you rejected him not because you''re not that close to him, but because of me?"


    If it were Ye Si, would she have epted?


    Qiao Ying''s tone was light, but it inexplicably annoyed him. "No, it''s also because I have to go to school."


    Qin Hanyue remained silent.


    Qiao Ying asked, "Are you upset?"


    Qin Hanyue replied, "No. The reason for the rejection doesn''t matter. Let''s not get involved with the royal family."


    Qiao Ying lifted her gaze and said, "Us?"


    She didn''t know what she was thinking, but her expression became animated. "Why don''t you go and apany him in acting? It would also repay him for his favor."


    Qin Hanyue didn''t understand. "What should I act?"


    Qiao Ying said, "Act as his boyfriend."


    Qin Hanyue looked at her, puzzled. Seriously?


    Qiao Ying sat up straight, rested her elbow on the table, propped her chin with one hand, and looked at him. "Lin Cheng has always been virtuous and hasn''t publicly revealed his sexual orientation. If you help him, not only can he resolve the issue once and for all, but with your status, even if the royal family members are dissatisfied with you and Lin Cheng, they won''t dare to act against you. I think it''s a perfect n. I don''t mind."


    Qin Hanyue emphasized each word as he told her, feigning annoyance and pinching Qiao Ying''s face. "What goes on in that head of yours every day? How do youe up with such terrible ideas?"


    Qiao Ying turned her face away, nced at the restless students around them and outside the door, picked up her water, took a sip, and reminded him, "Pay attention to your image, Mr. Qin."


    "University encourages students to date." If he cared about his image, he wouldn''t havee here. He smiled yfully and added, "Plus, there''s a credit bonus if you can get married and have children."


    Qiao Ying replied, "Enjoy your meal."


    Qin Hanyue savored his couple''s meal while Qiao Ying nced at her phone. She lifted her gaze to Qin Hanyue across the table and absentmindedly opened the campus forum.


    The students of Jing University had lived up to Qin Hanyue''s expectations. They had not disappointed him after he had traveled a long way in the cold weather.


    The first thing that caught their attention was a photo of Qin Hanyue pinching Qiao Ying''s cheek.


    The students below were cheering excitedly, and Qiao Ying casually scrolled through thements.


    She came across a bunch of people saying that Qin Hanyue''s eyes were filled with tenderness and love. Intrigued, Qiao Ying zoomed in on Qin Hanyue''s eyes.


    Despite herck of discernment, she couldn''t see any difference in his gazepared to usual.


    She looked back at Qin Hanyue sitting opposite her. His longshes rested on his eyelids, and his eyes were narrow, beautiful, and beneath his thin eyelids were deep ck irises. The prominent bridge of his nose stood out on his face, and Qiao Ying''s gaze gradually moved downward.


    Finally, it settled on his thin lips and paused.


    Her mind echoed Ye Si''s words from the previous night: "He''s really good at kissing." A smile involuntarily formed at the corner of Qiao Ying''s mouth.


    Originally, she only intended to take a quick nce at his eyes, but unknowingly, she becamepletely captivated.


    Qiao Ying shifted her gaze away, long-pressed on the picture, and tapped the save button.


    She continued scrolling down and saved the well-taken photos.


    After finishing his meal, Qin Hanyue wiped his mouth and naturally picked up the remaining water in front of Qiao Ying to drink.


    Upon hearing Qiao Ying''s sudden question, "Are you happy now?"


    Qin Hanyue knew she was referring to his purpose ofing to the school to assert his presence because of Lin Cheng.


    With a satisfied nod, Qin Hanyue replied, "Of course, I''m happy when I have you apanying me for a meal." Especially when there were Jing University students witnessing their rtionship.


    Qiao Ying responded, "You''re a decent guy."


    The two of them then left the restaurant.


    Qin Hanyue apanied Qiao Ying to the entrance of the teaching building before saying, "I''m going back."


    He discreetly nced at therge crowd of students around them, then lowered his head and kissed Qiao Ying on the forehead.


    The studentspletely lost theirposure and erupted into screams.


    Qiao Ying remained silent.


    Qin Hanyue looked at Qiao Ying with a mischievous expression and chuckled, "It''s cold outside, let''s go inside the ssroom."


    Qiao Ying shot him a sideways nce, put her hands in her pockets, and turned away.


    After seeing Qiao Ying enter the building, Qin Hanyue left as well.


    In the car, Qin Yan grinned andughed heartily while browsing the forum. When he saw Qin Hanyueing out, he quickly suppressed hisughter.


    As soon as he got in the car, Qin Hanyue opened his phone and sessfully found what he had been eager to see on the forum¡ªthe freshly released photos, which were like artistic portraits.


    "Next time, just kiss me until your lips are worn out!" The caption was quite bold, and thements below were even more embarrassing. He wondered if she read the forum and, if she did, what her reaction would be.


    Qin Hanyue saved the pictures and also took a screenshot of the caption.


    On his way back to thepany, Qin Hanyue scrolled through the forum. Lin Cheng''s presence had already vanished from the forum, and Qin Hanyue had sessfully reced him and secured his position.


    Suddenly, Qin Hanyue came across an unexpected photo taken in the restaurant. It was taken from a table close to theirs.


    In the photo, he was eating while Qiao Ying, sitting opposite him, held her phone. However, upon closer inspection, her gaze was not directed at the phone but at him.


    Her eyes were naked, and the smile at the corner of her mouth was very evident.


    That gaze directly pierced Qin Hanyue''s heart.


    The caption was also interesting: "What is it like for the aloof Qiao Campus Belle to fall in love?"


    Qin Hanyue repeatedly looked at the photo. For Qiao Ying, this action, along with the smile at the corner of Qin Hanyue''s mouth, was no different from Qiao Ying whispering sweet nothings to him.


    Qin Hanyue saved the photo and took a screenshot of the caption, then forwarded them to Qiao Ying.


    He held his phone and waited for Qiao Ying''s reply. Even though he saw "Typing..." at the top, he waited all afternoon but didn''t receive Qiao Ying''s response.


    Qin Hanyue thought that she probably cursed at the screen and then turned off her phone.


    Lin Cheng only stayed for two days and then left.


    In the evening,


    Qiao Ying returned to the vi from school.


    As soon as she opened the door, a dart flew straight towards her.


    Qiao Ying tilted her head to dodge it and caught the dart firmly.


    Fourth Master and the two people on the sofa shouted in excitement. Their front paws scraped the ground, their hind legs slightly bent. This was an attacking posture, and the robot immediately slid to Qiao Ying''s side, entering a defensive state.


    Seeing Qiao Ying walking towards the sofa, Fourth Master anxiously barked at her.


    Qiao Ying pacified him, saying, "Quiet."


    Then she threw the dart back onto the sofa, hitting one of the people.


    Flowing Shadow reached out and caught it.

 Chapter 366: Qin Hanyu: "You can slowly get used to me"; Qiao Ying took the initiative to kiss him

    <h4>Chapter 366</h4>


    Qin Hanyue and Qiao Ying both did not know that she had a fragrance on her body. If it was the smell of hormones, it would still be possible to exin.


    Qiao Ying: "Don''t know."


    She then raised her face and looked at him.


    Qin Hanyue raised his hand and carefully tidied the hair blocking her face.


    She also remained silent, just looking at him like this. Her eyes showed no emotional fluctuations. She always looked at people like this, her eyes were especially indifferent, making it impossible to guess her thoughts through her eyes.


    Looking for too long would start to feel uneasy and nervous.


    Qin Hanyue lowered his head to meet her gaze. He could not withstand such an invitation, and did not care whether it was a seduction or invitation. Qin Hanyue lowered his head and kissed her, their lips and teeth tangled.


    She responded to him, so Qin Hanyue knew he had not misunderstood her meaning, even if her response was perfunctory, and he was the one putting in all the effort.


    She seemed to be using this method to vent her inner emotions.


    After a long kiss ended, she buried her face in his chest.


    Qin Hanyue kissed her hair.


    "I hope you will never have nightmares again in the future. If that is not possible, I hope that when you wake up from a nightmare, you wille to me first."


    Rather than clearly with him right in front of her, she was still used to digesting it herself. She was not at all used to him.


    Qin Hanyue couldpletely understand. She was an assassin. For over twenty years from childhood until now, that''s how she had been. For her to ept his feelings was obviously beyond her ns.


    Qin Hanyue: "I will always be by your side. You can slowly get used to me."


    After hearing this, Qiao Ying twitched her mouth corners, wanting to say: No need.


    She rarely had nightmares, and the probability of dreaming about Feng Ying was even lower. She was toozy to move her mouth to respond to him, so she did not.


    Qiao Ying pushed him. "Wash your face."


    Qin Hanyue released her and bent down to bring her shoes over.


    After Qiao Ying washed her face and came out, she went to the wine cab and picked a bottle of wine.


    There was wine on Qin Hanyue''s private ne, but no specially set up wine cab, because Qin Hanyue did not like drinking.


    This wine cab was installed overnight by Qin Hanyue for her.


    Qiao Ying took two sses, poured one for him first: "Have a drink with me."


    Qin Hanyue epted it.


    Then she poured herself a ss, and clinked it with his. The crisp collision of the ss sounded very nice.


    Whether in a good or bad mood, she liked drinking.


    Qiao Ying drank a mouthful, then sat down on the sofa,fortably resting her legs on the table, while stroking Fourth Master''s dog head.


    Qin Hanyue asked her: "Have you decided to cooperate with Lin Cheng?"


    Qiao Ying: "Most likely, if it''s really rted to the royal family."


    Qin Hanyue: "To what extent?"


    Qiao Ying looked at him, smiling very unscrupulously: "I already said me and Yue Ying Liu Ying is enough, you insisted on following along to feel bad."


    Qiao Ying drank the wine vigorously, emptying the ss in just a few mouthfuls: "Regret it?"


    She leaned back, reclining on the sofa.


    Qin Hanyue rested one arm on the back of the sofa, turning his body towards her, holding his ss close to her.


    "This is you going for revenge again, and going to pretend to be someone''s girlfriend. Do you think I can sit still in the capital?"


    Qiao Ying turned her face towards him: "Then you can stand."


    Qin Hanyue: "Are there other options?"


    Qiao Ying: "Squatting doesn''t look good."


    Qin Hanyue was amused by her teasing.


    Then he said, "I only have one request. Wherever you go, you must take me along, especially dangerous ces and ces with Lin Cheng."


    Qiao Ying: "Agreed?"


    Qin Hanyue was silent for a moment, looking at her and said: "I''m naturally reluctant. Not only you pretending to be Lin Cheng''s lover, even if you look at Lin Cheng a few more times, I feel ufortable. But your business is more important."


    After taking revenge, her heart would be freed, and she would be safe.


    Qiao Ying stared at him so close in front of her. Suddenly raising her head, she pecked his lips, then her head fell back down.


    Qin Hanyue''s mind shook. He lowered his head to kiss her.


    But Qiao Ying turned her face away, and his kissnded on her cheek.


    Qiao Yingughed, but the smile faded very quickly. She turned her head expressionlessly and asked him: "What are you doing?"


    Qin Hanyue: "Smell what fragrance is on your body."


    Lin Cheng''s people picked them up at the airport.


    It was that artistically gorgeous ancient castle again.


    Lin Cheng was very surprised. Qiao Ying had rejected him half a month ago. He did not expect her to take the initiative toe to Country C again so soon.


    Looking at the cool-looking, 1.7-meter tall robot Qiao Ying had brought, Lin Cheng asked: "A gift for me?"


    Qiao Ying: "Of course."


    Completely different from the toy-like robot at Qiao Ying''s house, whether in terms of system or appearance, the one in front was a real robot.


    Lin Cheng was quite surprised. He did not expect Qiao Ying to give him such a good robot, and she had delivered it personally.


    Lin Cheng: "I like it very much."


    Qiao Ying: "I''m d Boss Lin likes it."


    This robot was a defective product Qiao Ying had randomly taken from the warehouse of her vi out at sea in Country M.


    But even a defective product was a height that industry insiders could not reach. If this robot wasunched, it would easily snatch all the international awards.


    Lin Cheng: "I like it. Miss Qiao went through a lot of trouble."


    Although the materials were indeed valuable, they were a drop in the bucket for Qiao Ying. If she had felt it was expensive, she would not have gifted it.


    Of course, Lin Cheng would not know that this cool and valuable robot was one of Qiao Ying''s failed products.


    Lin Cheng: "Miss Qiao came all this way, you probably didn''t juste specially to give me this robot, right?"


    Qiao Ying: "It''s winter break, so I''m traveling around randomly with Qin Hanyue, and just happened to deliver the robot on the way, and also bring Fourth Master back to its hometown to take a look."


    At this time, Fourth Master was ying with its brothers and sisters.


    Lin Cheng nced at Qin Hanyue, stroking the cat in his arms.


    His expression did not change on the surface: "Then how long do Miss Qiao and Mr. Qin n to stay here? Where are you nning to go next?"


    Qiao Ying: "Haven''t decided yet, let''s see."


    She had just rejected Lin Cheng, then took the initiative toe knocking right after. With Qiao Ying''s character of not taking losses and not lowering her head, of course she would not openly state her purpose right away. Even if they were cooperating, she had to grasp 60% of the say.


    So she had to make Lin Cheng ask her for help again.


    Lin Cheng was no fool either. He saw through Qiao Ying''s seemingly reasonable excuses. Based on his little understanding of Qiao Ying, at most 20% of her words could be believed.


    He did not know for now what Qiao Ying''s purpose was for this sudden visit after rejecting him. Although his current situation did need Qiao Ying''s help very much, she had refused him before.


    Lin Cheng was not magnanimous, and he valued face.


    For this opportunity delivered to his doorstep, Lin Cheng did not n to eagerly grab it. Instead, he wanted to wait and see, and try his best not to let himself be the dominated party. After all, Qiao Ying was no easy mark. If he desperately begged her, he would certainly suffer badly.


    So neither of them spoke up.


    Lin Cheng smiled and said a very official line: "On behalf of Country C, I wee you two. If you need a tour guide, I can arrange it for you. If you need me to apany you personally, I am also willing."


    Qin Hanyue: "Then we''ll have to trouble the Duke."


    Lin Cheng: "Are you two staying together? Or...? If together, I''ll arrange a bigger room for you."


    Qin Yan mentally snarked: Staying together? Like at the hotel in Continent M, with Third Young Master sleeping on the sofa?

 Chapter 367: Qiao Ying: "He is more traditional, we sleep separately"; wronged Mr. Qin"

    <h4>Chapter 367</h4>


    Qin Hanyue didn''t respond to Lin Cheng''s words, but looked at Qiao Ying, asking her opinion. Of course this was just an act for Lin Cheng to see. The two of them were nowhere near the stage of sharing a bed.


    Qiao Ying: "Let''s sleep separately. He''s quite traditional."


    Qin Yan secretly pinched his own thigh, and his expression twisted as he barely held in hisugh: Young Master Three is traditional? Young Master Three is traditional? Young Master Three is traditional? Qin Yan said this sentence three times in his heart.


    If it was another woman, he would believe it, but facing Miss Qiao, he would rather die than believe that Young Master Three who was so eager could be traditional.


    It must be forced tradition~


    Qin Hanyue lightly coughed into his fist and said, "Since we''re at the Duke''s estate, we should be more careful about appearances." He regained a little face.


    Lin Cheng nodded slightly: "Then it will be the two rooms as before. I hope you two can enjoy your stay and have fun."


    This small test didn''t gain Lin Cheng any useful information.


    So the two of them stayed at the manor, using sightseeing and bringing Fourth Young Master home as excuses. Every day, Lin Cheng had to watch them act intimate in front of him, while he could only chat with the cats and dogs. The robot Qiao Ying had gifted him could chat a little at least.


    The robot''s system and functions could keep Lin Cheng entertained for a couple days when he first encountered it, but after bing familiar, he had nothing to do.


    At this time, Lin Cheng sat on the sofa, watching as the two returned from outside, Qin Hanyue''s arm around the person, carrying things in his hand.


    "This confectionery is quite good, low sugar. Duke, please try some."


    Lin Cheng stroked the fur of the cat in his arms, looked at the things he handed to the servant, and responded: "You two are too kind."


    Qin Hanyue nodded slightly in response, then led Qiao Ying towards the stairs, whispering with her.


    Both sides were patient, waiting for the other side to speak first.


    But clearly, Lin Cheng''s situation was more urgent. The next morning, Lin Cheng went out, and was gone the whole day.


    It wasn''t until dinner time that Lin Cheng came back.


    Qiao Ying and Qin Hanyue were already seated at the table. Lin Cheng sat down afterwards.


    Qin Hanyue greeted: "Duke, did you finish with your affairs?"


    Lin Cheng: "Finished."


    Qin Hanyue picked up the wine ss in front of him and said to Lin Cheng, "We''ve disturbed the Duke these past few days, thank you for your hospitality."


    Lin Cheng also picked up his wine ss and clinked it with Qin Hanyue''s over the table. After taking a sip, he asked: "Are you two leaving tomorrow?"


    Qin Hanyue: "Yes, leaving tomorrow. She said she wants to take me to see the eastern region, the scenery and native culture there are quite nice too."


    Lin Cheng: "Indeed. What''s your n after that?"


    Qin Hanyue: "I''ll listen to her, this winter break is quite long."


    The two chatted casually, while Qiao Ying ate.


    They waited until she finished eating before Qin Hanyue also put down his chopsticks, preparing to leave the table with her. Then, Lin Cheng spoke up.


    He said: "Miss Qiao, please wait a moment. I have something I want to discuss with Miss Qiao privately. I wonder if it would be convenient?"


    Lin Cheng knew clearly that these two were just ying hard to get with him, waiting for the right timing. But after being at a stalemate for three or four days, in the end it was still Lin Cheng who admitted defeat first, handing over the power of cooperation.


    Qiao Ying subtly curled the corner of her lips in a faint smile that was barely discernible. Her expression didn''t reveal anything as she said: "No need to be private, but convenient. Go ahead."


    Lin Cheng looked at Qin Hanyue and said, "This matter still requires Master Qin''s agreement. There''s no need to avoid him."


    "Then I''ll get right to the point. Miss Qiao hase all this way already, I wonder if you could do me the favor of agreeing to help with this matter?"


    Qiao Ying feigned ignorance: "What matter?"


    Lin Cheng looked at Qin Hanyue again and reluctantly exined it again in front of him: "To act out a y with me."


    Qiao Ying made a sound of realization, as if she had just remembered.


    Qin Hanyue yed along: "Act out what y?"


    Qiao Ying: "Have me act as his girlfriend to help him reject the royal princess''s arranged marriage. The danger factor is not low."


    How could Lin Cheng not understand Qiao Ying''s implication? He also yed along: "Ordinary people really can''t help with this favor."


    Qin Hanyue said coldly: "Is the Duke joking with me?"


    This wasn''t an act. It came from the heart. Even though he already knew, there were still countless feelings of difort in his heart.


    Lin Cheng didn''t beat around the bush with them either: "You two aren''tcking in money, power or status. I have no bargaining chips to offer. I can only rely on the little bit of friendship between us and shamelessly ask you two for help."


    He then shifted the conversation: "Of course, I believe this isn''t apletely one-sided arrangement. You two probably also have some matters you want my help with, right? Let''s cooperate. What do you think?"


    Qiao Ying: "My little matters can''tpare with the Duke''s. We really are just passing by on vacation."


    She smiled and said lightly: "But since the Duke has asked me twice, I''m notpletely heartless either. The key is that we''re already here."


    Liu Ying and Yue Ying had been here for over half a month already and hadn''t found any trace of Fang Jie yet. Wanting to get in contact with the royals, Lin Cheng was a shortcut.


    Lin Cheng thought to himself: If you hadn''t run into trouble, you wouldn''t havee to Country C to begin with.


    Qiao Ying: "Let me think about it and discuss it."


    Lin Cheng also acted courteously: "Then I''ll await Miss Qiao''s good news. Please discuss it over thoroughly."


    In the room,


    Qiao Ying was busy with theputer.


    Qin Hanyue sat quietly waiting next to her, asionally looking at theputer screen where a face was gradually taking shape.


    Her attention waspletely absorbed by theputer,pletely neglecting Qin Hanyue.


    It was already quitete, but Qin Hanyue showed no intention of returning to his own room.


    He was wide awake, while Qiao Ying''s temperament clearly didn''t amodate his feelings.


    Qin Hanyue could only brood by himself.


    The next morning,


    Lin Cheng: "How did you two discuss it?"


    Qiao Ying: "Consider it me owing the Duke a favor."


    Lin Cheng also gave face: "Then I owe you a huge favor. Thank you Miss Qiao for now. If in the future Miss Qiao needs my capabilities anywhere, I will certainly do my utmost to assist."


    He then asked: "May I ask what is Miss Qiao''s matter?"


    Lin Cheng didn''t believe her matter would be small.


    Qiao Ying handed her phone to him. On the screen was a face synthesized usingputer technology.


    It was Fang Jie.


    Qiao Ying: "Duke Lin, have you seen this person before?"


    Lin Cheng looked closely: "I have not."


    Qiao Ying: "How about someone simr?"


    Lin Cheng looked closely again and shook his head.


    Qiao Ying: "Are there any members of the C country royals who have had stic surgery?"


    Lin Cheng: "I can help Miss Qiao investigate."


    Qiao Ying: "It must be investigated in secret."


    Lin Cheng nodded: "This person is Miss Qiao''s...?"


    Qiao Ying spoke bluntly: "Enemy. So I''ll say upfront, I often have sudden situationse up and won''t always be able to cooperate with the Duke''s act."


    Lin Cheng: "asionally not participating is fine, as long as you don''t expose me directly to the royal family members'' faces."


    Qiao Ying: "Don''t worry, I can guarantee I won''t kiss Qin Hanyue in front of those royal family members."


    Lin Cheng had also seen much of the world: "That''s good then." He then said to Qin Hanyue: "Sorry to trouble you, Master Qin."


    Qiao Ying: "Also, I need one more thing."

 Chapter 368: Human Skin Mask; Qiao Ying: "The scale is too big"

    <h4>Chapter 368</h4>


    Having just finished breakfast, people from the Royal Family came.


    Princess Royal sent someone to invite Lin Cheng to a musical concert.


    Lin Cheng sat on the sofa with crossed legs, holding a cat. His light brown eyes were detached and aloof, even colder than his tone of voice.


    "What a coincidence. I have a date with my girlfriend to go shopping today, so I''ll have to politely decline the invitation." Lin Cheng''s tone was slow and calm.


    "Since when does the Duke have a girlfriend?"


    Lin Cheng''s expression remained the same, without even changing his tone, but his words were full of oppression: "My personal affairs are none of your business, are they?" The faint smile in his unfathomable eyes faded away.


    The man was panic-stricken and quickly apologized, "I shouldn''t have offended the Duke, please don''t take it to heart."


    Lin Cheng lowered his head to look at the cat in his arms, magnanimously saying softly, "It''s fine," but it sounded more like he was talking to the cat.


    The man left looking glum.


    In the afternoon, an army from the Royal Family came to the castle.


    A blonde woman with green eyes came out of an extravagant ceremonial carriage, lifting her heavy skirt and walking into the castle in high heels.


    Lin Cheng did note out to greet her, but was in the drawing room enjoying a recently acquired painting with cats and dogs.


    It wasn''t until the butler came to report: "Princess Karina has left."


    Lin Cheng vaguely acknowledged with a sound, or maybe he didn''t. He was immersed in appreciating the painting, with azy and casual look.


    The housekeeper went on, "Princess Karina was angry when she heard that the Duke was out shopping with his girlfriend. She doesn''t believe that the Duke has a girlfriend."


    This time Lin Cheng didn''t even respond, as if he hadn''t heard it, but instead ordered: "Have them finish Miss Qiao''s things as soon as possible."


    Butler: "Yes."


    Lin Cheng: "Ask Miss Qiao if she wants to eat anything tonight." After a short pause, "Ask Mr. Qin as well."


    Butler: "Alright."


    Lin Cheng: "Also ask if they want to see the painting or listen to a musical performance."


    The butler continued to respond.


    Flowing Shadow and Moon Shadow were called to the castle by Qiao Ying.


    Flowing Shadow: "Since you know people from the Royal Family, why didn''t you mention it earlier? You made Moon Shadow and I work so hard for nothing."


    Qiao Ying: "The terms of cooperation with this guy are not low. I have already done you a great favor by not making you share part of the burden. Besides, if you worked hard for nothing, it''s because your skills aren''t good enough."


    Flowing Shadow: "There''s no need to take everything onto yourself. We''ll split this revenge fifty-fifty. How much money do you need?"


    Qiao Ying: "Living in a ce like this, will heck your ammunition money?"


    Flowing Shadow: "No matter what deal you two made, Moon Shadow and I will pay half."


    After Flowing Shadow had his say, he noticed that Qiao Ying didn''t respond to him, but instead looked at him with a weird, somewhat roguish look. If the genders were reversed here, this would definitely be a yboy young master harassing a nice youngdy from a good family.


    Flowing Shadow''s mechanical arm twitched with the urge to punch: "What are you looking at?"


    His voice was very low, sounding dangerous.


    Qiao Ying appraised him shamelessly on his own,menting: "Very delicate features, big eyes, small cherry mouth, and tender skin too."


    Qin Hanyue echoed: "The figure''s not too bulky either."


    Qiao Ying: "Put on some makeup, a wig and a dress..."


    Qin Hanyue: "Would probably look prettier than many girls."


    Qin Yan: These two vicious people, bullying the little one.


    Flowing Shadow''s face was expressionless: "Speak properly."


    At some unknown point, Lin Cheng hade over, holding a cat and walking towards them. His eyes seemed to be asking Qiao Ying: "Hmm?"


    Even with Lin Cheng''s arrival, Qiao Ying didn''t restrain herself. Looking at the gloom settling onto Flowing Shadow''s face, she grinned wickedly, though her tone was indifferent: "Even if he takes advantage of you, Lin Cheng is rich, powerful and good-looking with a hot body. So it wouldn''t be a loss for you, and he definitely wouldn''t shortchange you either."


    Flowing Shadow''s fists were clenched tightly.


    Qiao Ying kindly reminded him: "The stuff here is far more expensive than what I have at home."


    Sensing a brawl about to break out, Moon Shadow changed the topic.


    After chatting about the arrangements, Qiao Ying was getting ready to go upstairs and sleep.


    Then she heard Lin Cheng''snguid voice: "I like girls."


    Before Qiao Ying could speak, Qin Hanyue said: "We''re not very interested in the Duke''s private affairs."


    With smiling eyes, Lin Cheng lightly said: "Mr. Qin doesn''t need to be impatient, I''m just rifying my sexual orientation."


    Qin Hanyue said: "I''m not impatient, the Duke thinks too much."


    Very soon,


    the things Qiao Ying asked for were ready.


    A mask made of artificial human skin.


    And Lin Cheng also received an invitation from the Royal Family.


    Didn''t expect the stage y to kick off so quickly.


    Qiao Ying put on the human skin mask and sat down in front of the dressing table mirror, allowing servants and makeup artists to dress her up and transform her appearance.


    Sunlight began to set in the west.


    The girl stepped out, wearingplicated heavy formal attire, and presented apletely unfamiliar face to everyone.


    It was a very beautiful face which had been carefully sculpted to be even more exquisite and morous. The teardrop-shaped mole at the corner of her eye was very conspicuous, eye-catching, making it a face easy to remember at first sight.


    This face was also synthesized by Qiao Ying usingputer technology, then brought to life by Lin Cheng.


    The human skin mask was thin as a cicada''s wing, seamlessly fitting tightly onto Qiao Ying''s face. Made in the fairest color, it was still not as fair as Qiao Ying''s own skin, with an obvious difference in colorpared to her neck, requiring a lot of powder to seem more natural.


    Apart from her eyes and temperament, there was not a trace left of Qiao Ying in her - even if she stood in front of Qiao Yi and Huo Chengdong, they wouldn''t be able to recognize her.


    Although it was apletely unfamiliar face, Qin Hanyue looked at her and didn''t find her unfamiliar at all. Moreover, when designing this face, Qiao Ying had asked for his opinion, asking if he preferred an innocent look or a morous look. Qin Hanyue naturally didn''t dare to give inappropriate opinions or ideas.


    Fourth Master stood by Lin Cheng''s legs, staring at Qiao Ying with confusion, probably wondering why she changed faces when the scent was the same.


    Qin Yan couldn''t help but exim: "How magical, apletely different person!"


    Lin Cheng said: "We should go now."


    The convoy then drove out of the castle.


    When night fell, the convoy reached the pce of the King.


    Qiao Ying lifted her skirt and got out of the car with Lin Cheng.


    Qin Hanyue got out of another car, formally dressed, apanying Lin Cheng as a good friend.


    Lin Cheng stood in front of the car, smiling as he offered an arm to Qiao Ying and asked: "Can you go along with this act?"


    He wanted Qiao Ying to link arms with him. Qin Hanyue dangerous narrowed his eyes as he quickened his pace.


    Qiao Ying, not looking sideways responded: "Overstepping bounds."


    Lin Cheng: "???"


    Overstepping bounds?


    It was just linking arms, basic etiquette. This wasn''t being jealous of her boyfriend, but finding him repulsive!


    Qin Hanyue also said: "Duke Lin, watch the boundaries."


    Lin Cheng didn''t even look at the main yer, just regretfully said: "Fine."


    This wasn''t a banquet, but a private invitation from the King.


    The purpose of this dinner was probably to confirm whether Lin Cheng really had a girlfriend or not.

 Chapter 370: Qin Hanyu: "I have a girlfriend, soon to get married" Qiao Ying: "How did I not know"

    <h4>Chapter 370</h4>


    The King said, "K is also very outstanding. I believe she and Mr. Qin will havemon topics to talk about and share interests."


    Qin Hanyue''s status and identity is nearly unparalleled globally. His influence internationally is also superior. He is absolutely a figure at the pinnacle of the pyramid.


    The King thought optimistically, "If Mr. Qin and my daughter K are mutually attracted, that would absolutely be a power couple."


    He spoke very directly.


    The King''s second daughter K was also a beauty, and looked very simr to Karina. Her father''s words made her a little shy, but her pretty eyes were looking at Qin Hanyue, unable to conceal the smile at the corners of her mouth.


    From the moment Qin Hanyue appeared, her attention had beenpletely on him. During the meal, she was also always looking at him, and didn''t even pay much attention to the confrontation between Qiao Ying and Karina.


    Her father''s words made K''s face flush and her heart race.


    Qin Hanyue was already feeling terrible, and this damn King just made it worse.


    Qin Hanyue nced at Qiao Ying and saw her watching the show. And she wasn''t the only one enjoying the spectacle, Lin Cheng was too.


    Qin Hanyue said, "Thank you for your kind intentions, Your Majesty. My girlfriend and I have a great rtionship and will be getting married soon."


    He thought resentfully, when will she get jealous?


    Qin Hanyue didn''t dare look directly at Qiao Ying, but she had no scruples about ncing at him from time to time.


    The smile on K''s face froze. Her expression instantly shifted from anticipation to disappointment, then to hurt, and finally to awkwardness.


    The King regretfully said, "Mr Qin is getting married?"


    Qin Hanyue: "Yes."


    Qiao Ying raised her eyebrows slightly. Her words held some teasing, "Mr. Qin is getting married? I didn''t know about this."


    Qin Hanyue turned to look at her. She was vividly expressive with a meaningful smile. He wasn''t quite used to seeing her in this face yet, but he waspletely familiar with her aura. Qin Hanyue desperately wanted to hold her hand and be closer to her, but there was quite a bit of space between them and a line of servants standing behind. He had no room for any movement that would be seen.


    Qin Hanyue could only suppress his desires.


    He responded, "Lin Cheng knows."


    His tone was much warmerpared to how he spoke to the King and the others.


    Karina looked between the two of them.


    Lin Cheng followed up, "When the timees, I will definitely prepare generous gifts and go with Little Yin to attend your wedding."


    Qin Hanyue nced at him, determining that Lin Cheng was doing this on purpose. Expecting that Qin Hanyue wouldn''t dare deviate from the script for Qiao Ying''s sake, he suppressed his own response and simply said, "You''re wee."


    Qiao Ying asked again, "Mr. Qin''s girlfriend must be very beautiful, right?"


    Qin Hanyue looked at her once more, his gaze vaguely ambiguous, taking the chance to confess: "Of course, no one canpare to her in my eyes."


    He went on, "I haven''t proposed to her yet, and I don''t know if she''ll agree to marry me or not."


    He held her gaze, as if asking: Will you agree or not?


    Qiao Ying was poised andnguid. "Who knows~ I wish Mr. Qin the best of luck."


    She actually took the chance to propose! Lin Cheng wanted to remind the two of them to dial it back a little, but then decided not to say anything. At most Qiao Ying would refrain from openly getting intimate with Qin Hanyue in public. He could only hope they wouldn''t get him involved.


    Qin Hanyue: "I''ll borrow Miss Qiao''s blessings."


    The King sighed. "It seems my daughter K and Mr. Qin were not fated to be together. I wonder which girl is so lucky to have won Mr. Qin''s affection."


    Qin Hanyue: "My girlfriend is more outstanding than me. I''m the lucky one to have won her affection."


    When it came to Qiao Ying, his eyes shone.


    Qiao Ying: These words ring true, quite pleasing to hear.


    Seeing the besotted Qin Hanyue made K feel even worse.


    The King: "I really didn''t expect Mr. Qin to be so exceptional, and to treat rtionships so earnestly."


    The rest of the meal passed rtively calmly.


    The King had no intention of letting them leave. Using the excuse of having important matters to discuss with Lin Cheng and thete hour, he kept all three guests staying in the pce.


    The King arranged lodging for them.


    Qin Hanyue got a room to himself.


    Lin Cheng and Qiao Ying shared a room together.


    Lin Cheng was called away by the King to talk. Qiao Ying and Qin Hanyue were escorted to their rooms separately, with the two rooms not very far apart from each other.


    When they separated,


    Qiao Ying said to Qin Hanyue, "Good night, Mr. Qin~"


    She was absolutely doing that deliberately.


    Despite feeling annoyed and helpless, Qin Hanyue still had to say politely, "Good night Miss Qiao."


    He could only watch as Qiao Ying was led into the room she shared with Lin Cheng by the servants.


    The rooms hadputers. Qiao Ying hacked the surveince system using the room''sputer to check what Lin Cheng and the King were discussing in the parlour.


    Qiao Ying didn''t have much interest in the content of their conversation itself. But since she was bored with nothing to do and they were talking about her, she ate some fruit and listened for a bit.


    "I hope that the Duke will think clearly. Your girlfriend is of no help at all to your position and power."


    "Doesn''t the Duke want to consolidate his standing in C Country? The best marriage alliance for the Duke is with none other than Princess Karina."


    The Duke had many children, but not one of his sons had amounted to anything substantial. Lin Cheng was who he had favoured as a son-inw from early on.


    Not wanting his position to be easily handed off to his siblings'' children, the Duke wanted to give it to Lin Cheng instead. Although he would be his son-inw, Karina was his darling daughter. It would be better to leave it in the hands of his beloved daughter''s husband than to let it fall to those nephews. Most importantly, Lin Cheng was capable and of fine character.


    "My mother has always treated the Duke like family. Her greatest wish before she passes is for the Duke to marry Karina. Would the Duke bear to reject her dying wish? Karina has liked you since she was young, surely you know."


    Lin Cheng''s disposition was cool and refined. He seemed to put great importance on human connections, but in reality he was least constrained by emotions. So even when the King brought up the Queen who doted on Lin Cheng, his expression didn''t change.


    He didn''t hesitate at all: "I''m grateful for the love and favour shown by Your Majesties and Princess Karina, but I love my girlfriend very much. Marriage should be built upon feelings as its foundation. Even without my girlfriend, I still cannot ept a marriage devoid of emotional connection."


    "Princess Karina is wonderful. I trust that Your Majesty will select a partner truly suited for her."


    Before the King could say more, Lin Cheng spoke first. "My girlfriend is timid. Unfamiliar with her surroundings here, I should get back to apany her. Your Majesty should retire to rest early."


    Not waiting for the King''s response, Lin Cheng took his polite leave on his own ord.


    Watching Lin Cheng''s departing back, the look in the King''s eyes quietly changed. The previous warmth was gone, reced by coldness and sharpness.


    Having listened only briefly, Qiao Ying switched the screen before she witnessed the King''s transformation.


    The monitoring image was changed to outside Qin Hanyue''s room. The corridors were also monitored but without a direct view of the doors due to the angles. Because of this, Qiao Ying could not see the entire area outside his door.


    Carrying an exquisite tray holding a small bowl with unknown contents, K knocked on Qin Hanyue''s door.


    Expecting it would be Qiao Ying, Qin Hanyue''s gaze drastically changed the instant he opened the door.


    He radiated an icy keep-out vibe. "What is it?"


    K was somewhat coy. "Mr. Qin, I specially brought this stomach-warming soup for you. At dinner just now I saw you drink quite a lot. Drinking this soup will make your stomach feel better. I also wanted to ask Mr. Qin if you need anything. You can tell me."


    Watching from in front of the screen, Qiao Ying saw a dramatic scene unfolding: The Big Bad Wolf bringing Little Red Riding Hood food. I wonder if anything was added to the soup?


    Qin Hanyue: "No need."


    K still wanted to persist.


    Qin Hanyue heartlessly continued, "Do you need me to say it again? I have a girlfriend. Have some self-respect."


    After speaking, Qin Hanyue retreated into his room about to close the door.


    K stepped forward, freeing a hand to stop the door.


    From the angle shown on theputer screen, K''s actions made it look like she had barged into Qin Hanyue''s room.


    Staring at the screen, Qiao Ying heard the ice-cold, displeased, and dangerous tone in Qin Hanyue''s voice. "Forcefully disturbing a guest''s rest. Is this how C Country''s royal family treats its guests?"

 Chapter 371: Qiao Ying:" Out to save Little Red Riding Hood ", Qiao Ying in the end eat jealous

    <h4>Chapter 371</h4>


    The warm stomach soup spilled on the floor, the bowl broke, and a few drops of soup sshed onto Qin Hanyue''s shoes.


    Qiao Ying walked out of the room, just in time to hear K''s self-ming and aggrieved apologying from the left turn ahead.


    "I just wanted to bring Qin sir a bowl of soup, I didn''t expect this to happen. I''m really sorry, I messed up," said K.


    "I will get Qin Hanyue a new pair of shoes, and I hope that Qin sir can forgive me for my carelessness and ept my apology."


    Qin Hanyue''s face was cold: "Get out."


    K was a little frightened, but still insisted on apologizing for her recklessness, wanting to get Qin Hanyue''s forgiveness.


    A girl''s voice suddenly interjected: "Qin sir, do you need any help?" Her words were enthusiastic, but her tone was not.


    K looked over and saw Qiao Yingzily leaning against the wall with her arms crossed in a domineering posture. The luxurious and beautiful dress did not match her stance at all. She did not know how long Qiao Ying had been standing there or how much she had heard.


    Qin Hanyue inside the room looked towards Qiao Ying, and his face improved.


    Qiao Ying raised an eyebrow at him and said, "I came out to look for Lin Cheng." Then she lifted her chin and asked, "What''s going on here?"


    Came out to look for Lin Cheng? Even if she was acting, those words made Qin Hanyue feel sour. Not only did she see him being harassed on her way to find Lin Cheng, she had apletely indifferent attitude, like an observer.


    Indifferent and apathetic.


    Qin Hanyue directly closed the door.


    K was still halfway inside the room when the door mercilessly pushed her out. She staggered back two steps in embarrassment.


    The dignified princess, insisting on personally delivering soup to someone, was driven away in return. Being seen by others, K lost face once again.


    She steadied herself, nced at Qiao Ying, nodded to indicate she knew Qiao Ying was there, and then walked away with the grace of a princess.


    Qiao Ying straightened up and walked back.


    Just as she reached the bedroom door, she heard Karina''s voiceing from the other end.


    "I thought the duke was lying about having a girlfriend, and even now, I still think it''s fake," said Karina, who had juste from the king.


    Lin Cheng, who had just been intercepted by Karina again, said, "Princess Karina sure knows how to joke."


    Qiao Ying thought to herself: One y after another, how lively.


    These two sisters were also ruthless. One harassed her real boyfriend at his door, the other intercepted her fake boyfriend halfway.


    Karina said, "I don''t think she is worthy of the duke. I don''t think she canpare to me in every way."


    "In status and identity, how can shepare to me? She''s so skinny, what exactly does the duke see in her? He is willing to give up power and make my father heartbroken for her."


    When Karina called Qiao Ying skinny, it reminded Lin Cheng of what Qiao Ying said about Karina giving off a dumb vibe with her big chest. He couldn''t help smiling, but quickly suppressed it.


    Lin Cheng said, "Please respect my girlfriend, Princess."


    "Has the duke respected me? The duke publicly rejected me with his so-called girlfriend. That was a p in my face, and not just mine alone."


    Lin Cheng said, "Feelings cannot be forced."


    Karina said, "I still hope that the duke understands this is not just between the two of us, but a matter of the entire royal family and the country."


    Then she added, "Even if she really is the one the duke likes, I won''t give up as long as you two haven''t married yet."


    Qiao Ying was getting bored listening. Just as she was about to leave, Lin Cheng had already discovered her. Not wanting to continue entanglement with Karina, Lin Cheng called Qiao Ying out to use as a shield.


    "Xiao Yin, were you looking for me?"


    Qiao Ying walked out, and Karina looked at her immediately.


    Using her as a shield was not a wise move. The moment Lin Cheng saw Qiao Ying walk out, he regretted it a little.


    Sure enough, Qiao Ying, annoyed at being used by him, retaliated right there.


    "The princess has a noble status and deep feelings for you. If you can''t reject her, I actually don''t mind a threesome¡ªbut I have to be the big one, she has to be the small one."


    Karina scoffed, "Humph, it seems the duke''s girlfriend doesn''t like the duke as much as he thinks."


    Lin Cheng quickly said, "No no, we have a great rtionship. Xiao Yin just has this yful personality."


    With those two sentences, Qiao Ying had inflicted major damage. The king and Karina would definitely not give up now that they knew Qiao Ying''s feelings for Lin Cheng were not solid. What''s more, they would definitely make a move against Qiao Ying next.


    If Qiao Ying got annoyed by this, there was no telling what she might say or she could simply quit acting. More trouble was sure toe.


    Lin Cheng felt a headacheing on. He really wished he could turn back time two minutes ago and keep his mouth shut.


    Worried that Qiao Ying would continue to destroy him, Lin Cheng wanted to take her back to the room.


    But Karina told him, "The duke is of high status while she is just an ordinary student. I hope she can withstand the various pressures and face them together with the duke." This was not a reminder, but a threat.


    The royal family would definitely not let this go. Qiao Ying, who was blocking this political marriage, would be a thorn in their side that they must eliminate.


    Lin Cheng was not worried about Qiao Ying''s safety, however. "I believe in Xiao Yin''s feelings for me, so there''s no need for the princess to worry."


    On the contrary, he hoped the royal family would make a move against Qiao Ying. That would put the royals in the wrong, which would be more advantageous for him.


    Lin Cheng asked, "Miss Qiao came out to look for me?"


    Qiao Ying answered in a childlike manner, "Came out to rescue the poor little Red Riding Hood being coveted by the evil wolf granny."


    Lin Cheng said, "Hmm, not too sure who the evil wolf granny is, but this poor little Red Riding Hood wouldn''t be me, would it?"


    Qiao Ying replied bluntly, "Nonsense."


    The room wasrge and luxuriously decorated. Qiao Ying took off the oppressively heavy and ostentatious dress and went to take a bath.


    Her phone, which she had left on the bed, made a sound. Qin Hanyue sent a message: ¡¾Found Lin Cheng?¡¿


    The vinegar vor came through the screen, ready to spread out and fill the entire room.


    While Qiao Ying wasfortably taking a bath here, Qin Hanyue was impatiently waiting with the phone over there, unable to sit still and started pacing around the room.


    He sent another message: ¡¾Asleep?¡¿


    Still no reply.


    He struggled over whether it was necessary to exin to Qiao Ying about the princess pestering him. But it seemed she didn''t care at all.


    And right now, emotionally...


    Lin Cheng was sitting on the couch in the living room reading a magazine when someone knocked on the door.


    Therge double doors opened sideways. Intricate patterns and iid gems adorned the doors, and both door handles were gold-ted.


    Seeing Qin Hanyue, Lin Cheng asked knowingly, "Qin sir hasn''t washed up and rested yet?"


    Qin Hanyue didn''t even bother addressing him as Duke. "Where is she?"


    Lin Cheng thought to himself, what''s going on here? Why is he suddenly so hostile towards me? He said, "Xiao Yin is taking a bath. Want toe in..."


    Before he could finish, Qin Hanyue had already entered.


    Lin Cheng smiled and closed the door.


    Qin Hanyue''s gaze swept over the magazines on the table and Lin Cheng''s coat before he strode into the bedroom. Qiao Ying had just finished her bath and came out.


    Seeing the man''s emotionally charged state, Qiao Ying asked, "Not sleeping yet?"


    She was wearing a nightgown that reached her calves. Qin Hanyue smelled the scent of her bath wash and watched her drying her hair, his gaze lingering for a moment on a certain part of her upper body.


    He looked her up and down in silence, thinking that she would be spending the night with Lin Cheng, and his state of mind was somewhat out of sorts.


    He went up and took the towel from her hand, carefully drying her hair for her. "I kept sending you messages but you didn''t reply, so I came to check on you."


    Even though he was a little angry at how indifferent she was, as soon as he saw her, he couldn''t bring himself to resent her. His tone couldn''t even harden.


    Qiao Ying said, "I thought Qin sir was afraid someone might sneak into your room with ulterior motives tonight, so you didn''t dare sleep."


    Qin Hanyue: "..."


    Qiao Ying asked, "Did the princess bring you new shoes?"

 Chapter 372: Planted, Qiao Ying directly admitted:" Skin is more interesting

    <h4>Chapter 372</h4>


    Qin Hanyue: "Jealous?"


    He no longer dared to hope.


    Qiao Ying pursed her lips: "As long as you''re happy."


    She walked to the bedside and picked up her phone.


    Qin Hanyue followed her with a towel.


    Qiao Ying held her phone but was in no hurry to check Qin Hanyue''s messages. Instead, she was interested in guessing the content.


    "Did he message asking if I was asleep yet, and ask if I found Lin Cheng, or does he want to exin about that princess to me."


    She guessed everything correctly.


    Qiao Ying knew Qin Hanyue''s thoughts inside and out.


    Seeing his reaction, Qiao Ying opened her phone to check.


    The order she guessed was wrong. The first thing he asked about was Lin Cheng.


    His jealousy was that intense.


    Qiao Ying tugged the corner of her mouth, barely containing her amusement, and said to him: "Calm down Mr. Qin. If Lin Cheng sees this, he''llugh."


    But Qin Hanyue didn''t think so. He took her hand and asked: "Can I invite him to my room to y chess with me?"


    Qiao Ying was merciless: "Sure, it''s his storyline anyway." It would only increase the difficulty for Lin Cheng but didn''t bother her. And it would make Qin Hanyue happy, so why not?


    Seeing Qiao Ying agree so readily, Qin Hanyue''s gloomy mood cleared up instantly. He happily gave her a kiss.


    Qiao Ying said sarcastically: "My ''boyfriend'' is outside, Mr. Qin. What''s with this behavior?"


    Qin Hanyue pressed his forehead against hers, using a bit of force: "I''m the one. Even if it''s fake, you can''t call him that."


    Then he went to make things difficult for Lin Cheng: "I have a chess set in my room. I suddenly got an itch to y. Duke, apany me for a few games?"


    Lin Cheng sat on the sofa reading a magazine, maintaining his refinement: "You two...take pity on me. I was the one who asked for your help first, but you also have your needs. Mr. Qin, you''re a businessman, shouldn''t you have some professional ethics?"


    Lin Cheng was sincere.


    Was it just a few games? Not the whole night?


    Seriously, stop. He ran thousands of miles to apany his beautiful girlfriend but had to leave her alone in an empty room while he went to y chess with his male friend?


    Was that reasonable?


    Lin Cheng: "I''ll sleep on the sofa. I won''t go near the bed. Mr. Qin must also want to finish our cooperation as soon as possible."


    Qin Hanyue was silent. He turned to look at Qiao Ying by the door, but she had a vague smile on her face, detached from everything.


    Qin Hanyue: "The sofa in the bedroom or the one in the living room?"


    Lin Cheng patted the living room sofa he was sitting on.


    Qin Hanyue didn''t say anything else. He went to Qiao Ying and lowered his voice to advise her: "Get dressed properly and wear what you should."


    Qiao Ying looked at him: Wear what I should? What did he mean?


    Seeing her confusion, Qin Hanyue exined clearly: "You said before that you don''t wear anything to sleep." Although she was dressed now.


    Qiao Ying: "......"


    Seeing her speechless expression, Qin Hanyue turned to say to Lin Cheng again: "Duke, feel free to use my bathroom if you need a shower."


    Lin Cheng had a faint smile and said: "I won''t shower." His eyes seemed to say: Alright now?


    Qin Hanyue then bid her good night.


    Qiao Ying: "Remember to lock the doors and windows. Don''t open the door for strangers. Shout if anything happens. Don''t let others take advantage of you."


    Qin Hanyue couldn''t tell if she was teasing him or venting her jealousy passive-aggressively. In any case, he was destined for a sleepless night.


    Early next morning, Lin Cheng was called away by the king again.


    Qiao Ying slept until she naturally woke up. After changing into her regr clothes and washing up, she ambledzily to the door.


    A faint bloody smell seeped in through the cracks in the door, wisp by wisp. Qiao Ying''s hand paused slightly as she reached for the doorknob.


    In the next moment, she pulled the door open decisively. A bloody lump of flesh and fur hung from the door lintel, suspended right in front of her face, staring back at her.


    On closer look, it was a skinned cat.


    No need to guess who did it. This cat was undoubtedly the white Maine Coon that Karina wanted to give to Lin Cheng.


    Without any screams or shock, Qiao Ying didn''t even bat an eyelid. She only felt some distaste. What a way to ruin her morning appetite.


    Qiao Ying took half a step back to avoid the blood dripping on her.


    A servant appeared the next second. Seeing the skinned, mangled cat, she shrieked, "Princess, the cat is found!"


    "Hurry and fetch the Princess. She killed the cat."


    Karina soon arrived with her guards, thrusting out her impressive bosom, teetering on high heels. She was a sizerger than Qiao Ying, making Qiao Ying look like a high schooler.


    The rope around the cat''s neck had snapped. Ity in the pool of fresh blood on the ground, making a st sound as blood sprayed everywhere. The scene was somewhat creepy.


    Karina took one look at her cat.


    "Miss Qiao, why take out your frustrations on a cat in such a cruel way? Does the Duke know his beloved girlfriend has such a vicious heart?"


    These usatory tactics took no skill at all.


    Qiao Ying let out a soft hmm, utterly indifferent: "I did it. Make of it what you will."


    Karina had expected Qiao Ying to be afraid, to loudly proim her innocence and desperately exin herself to prove she was framed.


    But instead, Qiao Ying admitted it outright.


    Karina narrowed her beautiful eyes at Qiao Ying slightly.


    She stared at the girl turning her bright eyes and nced at her delicately made-up face.


    "Even if you''re unhappy, you shouldn''t do this. Your behavior is challenging the dignity of the entire royal family. Do you understand?" said Karina solemnly.


    Qiao Ying stepped over the cat corpse and stood facing Karina. She smiled, baring her little white teeth.


    She said softly: "If I''m unhappy, I''ll definitely skin more than just a cat. Skinning humans is so much more fun."


    The girl had a round eye shape with an utterly harmless little white flower look. Karina didn''t know if it was because of her words, but meeting Qiao Ying''s eyes made her strangely ufortable psychologically.


    She watched as the girl swiveled her clear eyes, then swept them over her own face caked with thick makeup.


    "Even the princess''s rough skin could make for a nice rug or something. It wouldn''t go to waste."


    Karina''s expression darkened instantly. She raised her hand to p Qiao Ying when a voice interrupted. "Miss Qiao."


    It was Qin Hanyueing out of the room.


    Thinking of Qin Hanyue''s status, Karina restrained herself and stayed her hand, resenting Qiao Ying''s luck.


    Qin Hanyue brushed past the servants to survey the bloody lump on the ground, frowning slightly.


    He asked Qiao Ying, "What happened here? Where''s Lin Cheng?"


    Karina: "I''ve sent for the Duke. Think about how you''ll exin to him, Miss Qiao."


    Everyone in country C knew how much Lin Cheng adored cats and dogs.


    Lin Cheng soon arrived and saw the ghastly dead cat on the ground.


    Just as Karina was about to attack preemptively, they heard Lin Cheng ask Qiao Ying solicitously, "Did it frighten you?"


    He didn''t even nce at the cat.


    But Lin Cheng met with Qin Hanyue''s silent displeasure.


    Karina was somewhat surprised. "Duke, although this was a gift I prepared for you, even if your girlfriend can''t stand it, she shouldn''t treat a life like this. Not to mention you already rejected my gift. Doesn''t she know how much you love cats?"


    Lin Cheng: "Princess Karina, I think there''s some misunderstanding here."


    Karina: "She admitted it outright."


    Lin Cheng''s eyebrows ticked up ever so slightly.


    He asked Qiao Ying, "You did it?"


    Qiao Ying: "I guess so."


    Lin Cheng was helpless. She actually admitted it.


    Fine, this was something she was likely to do.


    Lin Cheng took another look at the cat on the ground and felt somewhat distressed: "What a waste of a perfectly good cat."


    Inwardly, he felt disgusted at Karina''s behavior.


    Karina scoffed. "It seems the Duke doesn''t understand his beloved girlfriend''s personality very well. Are you certain you still want to love such a vicious and jealous woman?"

 Chapter 373: Qiao Ying hit Karina in the face with action; Two people were found holding hands

    <h4>Chapter 373</h4>


    For Lin Cheng''s words, Karina was indifferent. He showed unlimited maintenance and indulgence towards Qiao Ying. Even when Qiao Ying did such a cruel and terrible thing as skinning a cat, he still liked her.


    "Princess, should I pay double the cat''s price, or pay you a cat just like that one?" Lin Cheng said breezily.


    Karina couldn''t believe it: "The Duke said he wouldpensate? Doesn''t the Duke have anything to say about doing such an evil thing to his girlfriend?"


    Karina: "Isn''t the Duke scared of her? Aren''t you afraid that all the cats and dogs in your house will suffer the same torture and killing by her?"


    Lin Cheng: "Of course not. Hurting animals is wrong, but as long as she is happy, I will do more good deeds to atone for her sins."


    After Lin Cheng said this.


    Karina was a little dumbfounded: "What?"


    Someone couldn''t stand to listen anymore¡ª


    "It''s just skinning a cat, what''s the big deal? Isn''t it too timid and making a mountain out of a molehill?" Qin Hanyue''s voice was cold, and his eyes fell on Karina''s face, exerting invisible pressure: "Isn''t the butcher who ughters pigs in the ughterhouse a demon who deserves to die?"


    Karina: "But this is my cat, the royal cat. She is not just killing a cat, she is provoking the dignity of the entire royal family."


    At this time, Qin Hanyue received a hint from Qiao Ying''s eyes, and he thought about it before asking Karina, "So what do you want to do about it?"


    "Apologize to me, and I want her to hold the cat''s corpse and walk around C Country''s busiest street to atone for her sins."


    After walking around like this, let''s see if Lin Cheng can still withstand the pressure from his family and the whole country to marry this vicious woman.


    At this point, Qiao Ying spoke up: "That''s it? Isn''t that letting me off too easily? Why not chop off a hand or something?" Her tone was light.


    Karina: "If you can atone for the cat like this, it would be best." In her heart, she wondered if Qiao Ying was reckless because she relied on Lin Cheng''s ignorance, or if there was some other intention.


    Karina didn''t understand what she meant by "you have": "You have?"


    Qiao Ying turned around and went back to the room to get aptop, she opened theptop, cradling it with one hand, and started tapping the keyboard.


    Qin Hanyue: "Let me do it, Miss Qiao."


    With his identity, these people dare not say anything if he does this.


    If it was Qiao Ying, who knows what Karina would make a fuss about.


    But Qiao Ying naturally refused him with her fearless personality.


    Qin Hanyue then said, "Then let me hold theptop for Miss Qiao."


    Lin Cheng: "Let me do it."


    Qin Hanyue''s outstretched hands stopped in mid-air, and his not so friendly gaze silently collided with Lin Cheng''s. Lin Cheng smiled back kindly.


    Lin Cheng held theptop for Qiao Ying.


    Watching Qiao Ying''s flying keystrokes, Karina didn''t know what she was trying to do. Did she mean that she had surveince footage?


    How could she possibly have surveince footage.


    She looked at Qiao Ying, who was calm and unperturbed by all this, and began to feel uneasy as the keyboard ttered loudly.


    The keyboard sounds stopped.


    Qiao Ying held up theptop with one hand and turned the screen to Karina.


    "The person who lost the cat looks very simr to the princess''s maid," she said, ncing at the maid next to Karina.


    Karina''s expression changed when she looked closely.


    On the screen, there were multiple surveince footage clearly showing the maid sneakily carrying a box to Qiao Ying''s door.


    Although the surveince blind spots didn''t capture the maid hanging the cat on the door, Qiao Ying had found footage of the maid skinning the cat somewhere else, and it was on the screen.


    Not only did she find these two surveince videos, but she also found all the surveince covering the maid''s route after skinning the cat, from the backyard all the way to Qiao Ying''s room door, and even to the maid''s subsequent trip to Karina''s pce. Everything was recorded clearly.


    Lin Cheng''s eyes were cold: "Does Princess Karina have anything to say about this?" Although his tone didn''t change much, it was clear that he was angry.


    Karina''s expression became hard to maintain, and her face was frozen.


    The maid next to her copsed to her knees as expected, taking all the me.


    "I couldn''t stand to see the princess sad and heartbroken, so I came up with this method to vent her anger. It was all me," the maid stammered in fright, even her crying voice came out.


    But she knew that if she didn''t take the fall, her fate would be even worse.


    Karina kicked the maid over, stepping heavily, more like kicking her as a substitute for Qiao Ying.


    She then said to Lin Cheng, "It is my fault for not disciplining her strictly. I will definitely punish her ordingly and apologize for the disturbance."


    After speaking, she turned to leave with the maid.


    "Wait a minute," Lin Cheng stopped them.


    "Princess Karina''s servant ndered my girlfriend like this. Now that the truth is out, you don''t even have an apology and want to just leave like this?" Lin Cheng then ordered his men, "Go get the king."


    Karina: "So what does the Duke want to do?"


    Lin Cheng: "Xiao Yin, you say."


    Qiao Ying looked coldly at Karina: "You, apologize to me, she, hold the cat and parade through the streets, after parading, bring me her hands."


    Karina: "Apologize to you? Ridiculous."


    Qiao Ying: "No need to apologize either. In 5 minutes, these videos, including everything that just happened, will appear on thergest LED screens in your city. C Country¡¯s citizens will naturally give me justice."


    Karina''s face was ugly: "You dare threaten me?"


    Only now did Karina realize that she had underestimated her.


    She didn''t expect Qiao Ying to have such capabilities.


    Qiao Ying: "I''m not taking your hands and feet, it''s already giving Lin Cheng face."


    Qin Hanyue: "It''s understandable for a servant to vent her master''s anger, but choosing to kill the master''s cat and frame others is a bit over the top, isn''t it? Not very reasonable. Since it concerns Miss Qiao''s reputation and the royal family''s dignity, I think we should investigate it more clearly and not wrongly use anyone."


    As soon as Qin Hanyue said this, Karina''s sharp gaze turned to him immediately.


    Everyone knew very well whether it was the maid alone or someone had instructed her.


    Karina was left with no way out for the moment.


    The atmosphere began to be tense.


    After a while, Karina spoke expressionlessly, "I''m very sorry Miss Qiao, it was my servant who ndered you. I will give Miss Qiao and the Duke an exnation for today''s matter. Please forgive us."


    The attitude was quite sincere, knowing when to yield, not stupid.


    Qiao Ying was not very appreciative: "Keep your people in line. If I''m in a bad mood one day and my hand shakes, these surveince videos may just fly all over the sky."


    Karina stared at Qiao Ying for two seconds. Although she didn''t say anything, she must have hated Qiao Ying and wanted to kill her to vent her anger.


    Karina left in anger.


    Hearing the sound, Princess K came over. Seeing Qin Hanyue, she was about to step forward, but then saw Qin Hanyue sneakily holding Qiao Ying''s hand.


    K was stunned.

 Chapter 374: Qin Hanyu: "I have a simple mind and a small eye"; Lin Cheng: "What do you Want"

    <h4>Chapter 374</h4>


    Karina returned to her bedroom and trashed everything in sight, with her attending servants trembling in fear.


    Just as she caught her breath, Lin Cheng sent someone to make the servant who had made a mistake parade through the streets. He also urged her to chop off that servant''s hands and send them over for Qiao Ying''s inspection.


    Karina was somewhat taken aback.


    When Qiao Ying said that parading through the streets was too light of a punishment and demanded the servant''s hands be chopped off, she had simply found it amusing and didn''t take Qiao Ying''s words seriously at all. She also hadn''t intended to ask for Qiao Ying''s hands. But she didn''t expect that Qiao Ying would actually be so ruthless as to go through with it.


    Karina took a deep breath and gritted her teeth. "After the parade is over, chop off that worthless servant''s hands and send them to her. Let her see it with her own eyes!"


    After the items were sent over, Karina asked the guard, "Did she see it? How did she react?"


    Guard: "She saw it. No reaction."


    Karina finally realized that Qiao Ying was no simple character.


    The balcony doors were wide open, letting in the cold wind that blew away the lingering bloody smell in the room. The three of them sat together.


    "I didn''t expect Miss Qiao to be so skilled withputers. It suddenly reminded me of something, of a certain hacker''s feats in Hua Country some time ago."


    Lin Cheng looked at Qiao Ying, a question in his gaze, "That great and amazing mysterious hacker X wouldn''t happen to be Miss Qiao, would it?"


    Qiao Ying: "I wouldn''t call it great."


    Lin Cheng was slightly surprised. "It really was you, Miss Qiao?"


    After getting over his surprise, Lin Cheng praised her without restraint.


    Then he joked, "No wonder Mr. Qin is so nervous about you. Someone so outstanding, anyone would feel insecure. He ought to keep a close eye on you."


    Qin Hanyue was checking the artificial skin mask on Qiao Ying''s face.


    He tly said, "The Duke misunderstands. Our rtionship is very solid. I''m simply narrow-minded."


    Qiao Ying nced at him.


    Qin Hanyuepletely understood her look: Undignified.


    Lin Cheng chuckled with a nod.


    Qin Hanyue: "How did the talk with the King go, Duke?"


    "Very smoothly. Before I could even bring it up, the King took the initiative to say that the national banquet would be held earlier this year, just one week from now."


    Qiao Ying wanted to find someone, Lin Cheng wanted to reject the marriage, so they nned to take advantage of the once-a-year national banquet.


    At that time, all members of the royal family would attend, including those princes. It would make Qiao Ying''s search much easier, while he could also take the opportunity to publicly acknowledge Qiao Ying and make the royal family recognize the reality.


    But it turned out the King was looking for Lin Cheng about the banquet too.


    However, the King wanted to use the banquet to put pressure on Lin Cheng and make that ordinary student Qiao Ying know better than to overreach herself.


    Qin Hanyue was very displeased. "She has to keep youpany here for a whole week?" Stay together for a week?


    Not to mention that princess who only left a dead cat at Qiao Ying''s door today on the very first day.


    Spending a whole week together, who knows what else might happen.


    Lin Cheng: "The King has put me in charge of some of the banquet arrangements. If she''s attending, we''ll naturally have to keep up appearances."


    Seeing Qin Hanyue''s darkened expression, Lin Cheng said helplessly, "At least you two still have a bed to sleep in. I''ll be sleeping on the couch for a week."


    Qin Hanyue: "The Duke can have them open another room."


    Lin Cheng: "I''ll just take the couch."


    Qiao Ying: "Send me a list of banquet attendees when it''s done, including their information."


    Lin Cheng nodded. "I''ve checked. Among the royal family members, only a viscount''s son had reconstructive surgery on his face due to an ident, when he was eight years old."


    "None of those who were granted princely titles in recent years have any records of cosmetic surgery. I''ve verified all their backgrounds."


    "There are plenty of women who''ve had cosmetic procedures though."


    Qiao Ying crossed her arms and leanedzily against Qin Hanyue as she looked at Lin Cheng across from her.


    "I didn''t ask you to check their cosmetic surgery records."


    Lin Cheng: "Hmm?"


    Qiao Ying: "Do you still remember Teng Yan?"


    Qin Hanyue: "I remember."


    Qiao Ying: "That guy had reconstructive surgery to be Wu Ma Yan in order to escape pursuit. Then he found a good opportunity to kill Wu Ma Yan and took over his identity to grow up as Wu Ma Yan."


    Reconstructive surgery to take over someone''s identity rather than to start a new one with a new identity.


    Lin Cheng was slightly shocked, realizing the gravity of the situation.


    "That is to say, any member of the royal family might be your enemy who underwent cosmetic surgery and is impersonating someone. Even the King himself."


    Qiao Ying: "There could be discrepancies in height, but I can''t even guarantee that he''s the real King Square J himself. Even if he isn''t Square J''s actual person, he could still be one of Square J''s subordinates."


    Lin Cheng narrowed his eyes. "So this could even be some kind of ''masquerade ball'' with multiple imposters involved." More than just one or two.


    Qiao Ying: "Don''t panic. The probability isn''t high. If the King were an imposter, given his ambition, he should be suppressing you instead of coercing you to marry his daughter and inherit his throne."


    Lin Cheng: "Are you certain your target is hiding among the royal family?"


    Qiao Ying: "Don''t think it would be hard to pull off. Given his capabilities, he could infiltrate evenrger royal families."


    Lin Cheng: "Just who exactly is Square J?"


    Qiao Ying: "The top assassin organization. The highest echelons of the shadows."


    Lin Cheng was silent for a moment before asking, "Your serious injury anda, the vendetta tied to them... No, your vendetta should originate from even earlier."


    Her eye injury back then, it should have involved them too.


    Qin Hanyue reminded: "You''re going off topic, Duke."


    Connecting it to all the overt and covert power struggles in the royal family over the years and the new blood they''ve brought in, Lin Cheng had already mentally prepared himself for the worst possible scenario.


    It was originally to help her get close to the royal family to find someone, her own business. But now it had be the entire royal family''s business.


    With the safety of the entire royal family at stake, Lin Cheng could no longer remain indifferent and aloof.


    He adjusted his mood and returned to the main topic.


    "It will indeed be hard to investigate. With how advanced cosmetic surgery techniques are nowadays, many who have gone under the knife can do so without leaving a trace.


    "And after impersonating others for so long, they would have fully settled into their roles. Even standing right in front of me, I''m afraid I wouldn''t necessarily be able to discern truth from fiction or spot anything amiss."


    Lin Cheng looked at Qiao Ying, "And they might be using artificial skin masks too."


    Qiao Ying: "The material is toxic. Reconstructive surgery is once and for all."


    Qin Hanyue immediately looked at her, "Toxic?"


    Qiao Ying: "I''ll only be wearing it for a few days, no problem."


    She then said to Lin Cheng, "No need for that look of impending doom on your face. Not just reconstructive surgery, even if he turned to ashes I''d still recognize him."


    Lin Cheng: "Then we''ll see at the national banquet."


    With the discussion over, a silence descended.


    Qiao Ying stared at Lin Cheng, making him somewhat ufortable.


    Just as he was about to ask, Qiao Ying spoke, "Doesn''t the Duke have anything to say?"


    Lin Cheng: "Hmm?"


    Qiao Ying: "That old geezer is my enemy and also the enemy of the entire royal family. I''m here to save you all, to save the entirety of C Country."


    Lin Cheng: "If Miss Qiao wants to hear a ''thank you'', I can say it now, as many times as needed. But if Miss Qiao''s information turns out incorrect..." He smiled, "I can also say those words for Miss Qiao to hear."


    Lin Cheng''s tone and smile greatly displeased Qin Hanyue.


    He said, "The Duke still fails to grasp the situation. Whether she takes vengeance is up to her mood, not a must. But the royal family''s safety is of utmost importance, you all have to rely on her."


    The little lovers were perfectly in sync, even wantingpensation from him.


    Lin Cheng dropped the pretense: "I will provide my full cooperation to Miss Qiao. As for anything Miss Qiao wants, as long as I can take it out."


    Qiao Ying hooked the corners of her lips, a hint ofughter escaping her eyes.

 Chapter 375: Qin Hanyu:" Still said not jealous "; kissing was seen; Unexpected situation

    <h4>Chapter 375</h4>


    The news of the dead cat reached the king''s ears.


    The king came in person to apologize to Lin Cheng and Qiao Ying.


    Seeing that Qin Hanyue was also there, the king took the opportunity to invite Qin Hanyue to a royal banquet a weekter, with Lin Cheng echoing at the side.


    Qin Hanyue readily epted the invitation.


    Hearing that Qin Hanyue would stay, K, who came with them, immediately withdrew her gaze that had been wandering between Qin Hanyue and Qiao Ying, a delighted look appearing on her face.


    This hint of joy did not escape Qiao Ying''s eyes.


    Knowing that the royal family members he had been working closely with for years might be imposters, Lin Cheng felt an uneasy feeling of being watched, and wanted to probe anyone with words.


    Fortunately, he held back.


    Over the past two days, Qiao Ying dined with the king and his family members several times, and found no one suspicious so far.


    Lin Cheng was in charge of the royal banquet arrangements and had things to do every day.


    Bored, Qiao Ying saw online that there was a decent Chinese restaurant and wanted to try it out.


    So when the king''s butler came to discuss matters with Lin Cheng again, Qiao Ying asked, "How long will it take this time?"


    Her tone carried emotions, obviously unhappy.


    The three of them were on the outer corridor.


    Knowing that Qiao Ying was just pretending, Qin Hanyue still couldn¡¯t help feeling jealous every time.


    Of course Lin Cheng knew that what she cared about was not how long he would be gone or when he would be back, but that she was bored.


    So Lin Cheng said, "I''m busy and can''t attend to you. If you want to go out and y, let Mr. Qin take you out on my behalf. It''s a rare visit for Mr. Qin, so he should go out and take a look around.¡±


    Then he said to Qin Hanyue, "I''ll have to trouble Mr. Qin to take care of little Yin in my ce.¡±


    Qin Hanyue: "It would be my pleasure, Your Grace can go ahead with your matters.¡±


    After asking Qiao Ying to take care, Lin Cheng left.


    Qin Hanyue asked Qiao Ying in front of the servants, "Miss Qiao, do you want to go out?"


    Qiao Ying: "Thanks for your trouble, Mr. Qin."


    Qin Hanyue: "Then let''s go."


    The two of them left like that.


    Over the past two days, when Lin Cheng was not busy, he would take the two of them around the pce. When he was busy, he would ask Qin Hanyue to apany Qiao Ying. The servants had seen this two or three times.


    Qin Yan was not with them when they first arrived, but was called over yesterday. He was now driving the two of them out.


    Standing upstairs, K saw the car leaving the gates.


    Shortly after, K''s car also left the pce.


    The car arrived at the Chinese restaurant. The two entered a private room.


    Finally having some alone time with Qiao Ying, Qin Hanyue''s appetite greatly increased and he ate withfort.


    "Should I tear this face off? We can put it back on after eating," said Qin Hanyue.


    Qiao Ying: "No need, too troublesome."


    Qin Hanyue put food on her te: "Eat more, you are too thin."


    The picky eater Qiao Ying didn¡¯t find the food vorful. Seeing him eat with suchfort: "You seem to be eating well. I thought your teeth would hurt too much to eat.¡±


    Qin Hanyue didn¡¯t understand: ¡°Why would my teeth hurt?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Jealous openly and secretly, how have you not died from the sourness.¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°I can still endure it for now, not sure about a couple dayster.¡±


    Qiao Ying let out a snort.


    Qin Hanyue moved closer to her and put his face right in front of hers: ¡°Do you see the dark circles under my eyes?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Ugly.¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°Don¡¯t you feel sorry for me?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Even with two ck eyes, Mr. Qin would still have women eagerly chasing after him enthusiastically, what¡¯s there to worry about.¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°Are you mocking me?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°How could I, from princesses to maids, their eyes burn hot when they see Mr. Qin.¡±


    Qiao Ying tapped her finger on the table, making cking sounds with her nails.


    She straightened up again, picked up her chopsticks to eat a bite, then asked as she ate: "Mr. Qin hasn''t noticed?"


    Qin Hanyueughed and asked, "Is Miss Qiao feeling jealous, or does she want to settle ounts over this?"


    Qiao Ying tugged at the corner of her mouth: "Not to that extent."


    Qin Hanyue: "What do you mean not to that extent?"


    Qiao Ying ate on her own, leaving him hanging.


    Qin Hanyue turned his body towards her, put one hand on her chair, held her hand holding the chopsticks, brought the food on her chopsticks into his own mouth, and asked again: "What do you mean not to that extent?"


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°Is it that you trust me too much, or you don¡¯t care if women get close to me, or maybe...¡±


    Or maybe she just doesn''t care if women approach him at all.


    Qiao Ying didn''t respond and continued eating.


    Having no choice, Qin Hanyue turned her face towards him.


    He called her: "Little Ying."


    Qiao Ying reluctantly reasoned with him: "You feel jealous yourself, and still have to see if I feel jealous or not."


    "..." Qin Hanyue was frustrated and upset.


    His previously good appetite was instantly gone.


    Unwilling to ruin the atmosphere on this rare outing, Qin Hanyue adjusted his mood: "Have you decided what conditions you want to propose to Lin Cheng?"


    Qiao Ying: "Haven''t thought of any yet, what do you want?"


    Hearing her ask what he wanted, Qin Hanyue''s mood immediately brightened: "I don''tck spiritual or material things."


    There was a subtle movement at the corner of Qiao Ying''s mouth. She was a little speechless yet helpless at his implication. She pressed down the smile at the corner of her mouth.


    She asked, "You mean youck emotional things?"


    Qin Hanyue admitted frankly: "Yes, Ick love."


    The third master of the prestigious Qin family, seriously and solemnly said that hecks love.


    Qiao Ying really couldn''t hold back herughter: "Go back and have your parents dote on you properly."


    Qin Hanyue: "What Ick is not familial love."


    Qiao Ying oh-ed: "Youck emotional stuff, with peach blossoms blooming so prosperously for Mr. Qin, is your demand really that great?"


    Qin Hanyue: "And you said you are not jealous."


    In the private room, the two of them bickered while eating.


    Qin Hanyue led her out of the private room by the hand. There were many people with prying eyes outside. Qiao Ying withdrew her hand. Qin Hanyue subconsciously tried to grasp it back.


    Qiao Ying teased him, "Mind your manners, Mr. Qin."


    Qin Hanyue lowered his head and forcefully kissed her on the lips, in very good spirits as he replied, ¡°Certainly, Miss Qiao.¡±


    Hiding around the corner, K saw this scene and covered her mouth in disbelief to prevent herself from making any sound, her eyes wide open.


    Lady Lin the Duke¡¯s girlfriend and Mr. Qin...


    She didn¡¯t see wronglyst time. Mr Qin did secretly hold the Duke¡¯s girlfriend¡¯s hand.


    Leaving the restaurant, the two were in no hurry to return.


    Qin Yan drove the car slowly around sightseeing.


    The car moved leisurely. Qin Yan also enjoyed the scenery along the way: "That building looks quite interesting."


    As the car wandered aimlessly, Qin Yan suddenly sneakily asked, "...Miss Qiao, are you bringing Young Master Three to the casino to y?"


    His words were full of probing, afraid of having his thoughts seen through.


    Qiao Ying raised her eyes: "Is Assistant Qin short on pocket money?"


    Qin Yan was stunned. He thought: Was I that obvious?


    He denied verbally: "Of course not, I was afraid that you and Young Master Three would be bored, so I suggested it."


    Qiao Ying: "Sure enough, time and situation change people. Even Assistant Qin is no longer innocent."


    Qin Yan panicked: ¡°Miss Qiao, please don¡¯t say that. I really just asked casually, I didn''t think of dividing the money."


    Qin Hanyue: "So you were thinking of dividing the money."


    Qin Yan was about to cry: "I didn''t, I didn''t, Young Master Three listen to my exnation..."


    As Qin Yan spoke, two vans suddenly rushed out.


    They swooped in to sandwich them from different directions. Qin Yan violently turned the steering wheel to evade, but still inevitably collided with one of the vans, making a harsh, ear-piercing sound as the ground was scratched by the tire tracks.


    Qin Hanyue instinctively shielded Qiao Ying.


    Their car came to a precarious stop.


    After the two offending vehicles stopped, more than a dozen people immediately spilled out holding iron rods in their hands.

 Chapter 376: Qiao Ying comes to Yin; Qiao Ying:" Take you to see the play

    <h4>Chapter 376</h4>


    On the street,


    passersby stayed away to watch this thrilling scene.


    Qiao Ying sat in the car, twisting open a bottle of mineral water to take a sip.


    Outside the car, the scene was chaotic with screams constantly - Qin Hanyue and Qin Yan were beating over a dozen thugs armed with sticks.


    Qiao Ying rolled down the car window, leaning over it to quietly appreciate the tall and nimble Qin Hanyue in the crowd.


    One of the men, desperate from the beating, forgot his employer''s urging and took out a gun from his body, aiming at Qin Hanyue and was about to pull the trigger.


    A bottle of mineral water was thrown over, hitting his hand to knock the gun out. Then the man was kicked away by Qin Hanyue.


    In a sh, the group of men fled with injuries.


    "What did you say? So many of you can''t even beat one Qin Hanyue?" Hearing Qiao Ying was unharmed without even getting out of the car or fleeing, Karina was furious.


    She threw her phone angrily: "Waste,plete waste!"


    She soon calmed down and ordered her attendant: "Immediately arrange for those wastes to leave C Country, don''t let Lin Cheng trace it back to me."


    "Yes."


    Lin Cheng was walking and talking business with the King.


    A subordinate came in a hurry: "Duke, Miss Qiao and Mr. Qin were attacked when they went out. They just came back. Please go take a look."


    Karina camete. Seeing Qiao Ying was indeed safe and sound, she scoffed inwardly.


    Outwardly she said, "The Duke should know better than us that you are not from the same world. The Duke''s marriage concerns the entire Royal Family and C Country. Miss Qiao got lucky today, but next time may not go so smoothly. The Duke has to be more careful in protecting her."


    Staring at Karina, Lin Cheng said: "I will not let today''s matter go so easily. He''d better pray I don''t find out it was him, otherwise no matter who it was, I will surely make him pay the price."


    Inwardly, Karina was not too afraid. Even if Lin Cheng found out, so what? She did all this for the sake of the Royal Family. She didn''t believe Lin Cheng would be enemies with the entire Royal Family for the sake of one woman.


    Everyone knew perfectly well who did it.


    If it were before, Lin Cheng would have definitely seized the opportunity to turn against the King over this and thoroughly call off his engagement with Karina. But now he could not do that.


    What he had to resolve now was not just his own engagement.


    He also had to uncover the J of Spades hiding within the Royal Family.


    The situation was unclear now, and he didn''t dare make reckless moves.


    From the sofa, Qiao Ying impatiently said, "I need to rest. Tell them to leave."


    Karina frowned in displeasure, about to reprimand this ill-mannered girl. But the King stopped her.


    The King looked at Qiao Ying, "Miss Qiao, rest well. We''ll stop disturbing you." Then he apologized again to Qin Hanyue who was attacked.


    After leaving Lin Cheng''s ce, the King said in a low voice to his daughter Karina, "Next time when making a move, remember to be more ruthless."


    Karina: "It''s not that your daughter wasn''t ruthless enough, but that she didn''t expect Qin Hanyue to be able to fight like that."


    Karina had intended to kill Qiao Ying. She didn''t expect the n to be ruined by Qin Hanyue.


    King: "We can''t afford to offend Qin Hanyue. In the future when taking action, try to avoid him as much as possible. I was also thinking of matching him up with your sister, Kara."


    Karina: "Understood."


    King: "Didn''t you send people to investigate the girl''s identity? Found anything?"


    Karina didn''t expect her father to even know about this.


    Karina: "Nothing noteworthy about her identity. Just a student. Her family background is middle ss in Hua Country. I really don''t know what the Duke sees in her."


    Lin Cheng had arranged a new identity for Qiao Ying.


    Lin Cheng: "I thought you would take her captive and confront Karina directly. Didn''t expect you to consider the big picture."


    Qiao Ying: "Confront? When I see someone I dislike, I go straight into action. Never needed evidence and stuff like that."


    Lin Cheng: "So you didn''t mind because you were in a good mood?"


    Qiao Ying asked him: "If I had beaten her crippled, could she still attend the state banquet?"


    Lin Cheng thought about it: "Hard to say." A thought then urred to him: "You''re not nning to retaliate sneakily, are you?"


    At night,


    Qiao Ying came out of her room.


    Only to encounter that familiar scene again.


    "I heard Mr. Qin was attacked when he went out today. I''vee to see how Mr. Qin is doing. Is Mr. Qin alright? Not injured, I hope?"


    Ever sinceing here, Qin Hanyue''s gentlemanly manners had only improved day after day. Even if it was just for show, he was toozy to keep it up now. Qiao Ying rather liked him for his gentlemanly ways in the first ce.


    And now look at him.


    Without a word, the moment he saw who it was, Qin Hanyue shut the door right away.


    "Mr. Qin..." K had wanted to probe Qin Hanyue''s rtionship with Qiao Ying, but didn''t expect him to avoid her like a viper or scorpion.


    Looking at the closed door, and recalling Qin Hanyue''s icy gaze, she didn''t understand - what charm did Qiao Ying possess that made Mr. Qin who loved his own fiancee so much, turn around and betray that fiancee as well as the Duke for a woman who was already attached?


    These two days K hadn''t looked for Qin Hanyue. Qiao Ying thought she had given up, but who knew it was just the princess''s temperament.


    On the luxurious big bed, Karina was sleeping soundly,pletely unaware of the figure that had arrived beside the bed.


    Early next morning,


    A sharp shriek echoed throughout the entire sleeping pce.


    The servants pushed open Karina''s room door to see her standing in front of the dressing table, even her back radiating horror. When Karina turned to face them, and the servants saw her face, they were badly frightened.


    Karina hastily changed into a set of clothes, then rushed straight to the hospital.


    She scoured all the major hospitals and dermatology clinics throughout the city the whole day, but none could determine what had happened to her face.


    The entire Royal Family was worried about Karina''s face.


    The next few days, Qiao Ying''s group of three enjoyed much more peace and quiet.


    On the day before the state banquet, guests had already started arriving in session from all over the country, some staying at the hotels arranged by the Royal Family, some staying in the King''s pce. In a sh there were all sorts of mixedpany about.


    Liu Ying and Yue Ying put on human skin masks, disguising themselves as Qin Hanyue''s subordinates to blend into the crowd.


    "This beautiful youngdy looks quite unfamiliar. Also here to attend the banquet? May I ask if the youngdy is attending as a femalepanion, or as a family member of one of the princes?" A young man in a suit suddenly blocked their way. "The youngdy is so beautiful that I couldn''t help but want to strike up a conversation."


    The man was rather handsome - fair skin, high nose bridge, brown hair, blue eyes, very charming indeed.


    Qiao Ying hadn''t intended to entertain him, but seeing the enthusiastic young man, her mischievous streak awakened.


    "And you are...?" she asked.


    "Lai En," the man replied.


    Qiao Ying nodded slightly. "So it''s Duke Lai En."


    The man was surprised. "Youngdy recognizes me?"


    Qiao Ying: "I''ve heard of you before. Didn''t expect you to be so young. I was on my way to visit Princess Karina. Would Duke Lai En care to apany me?"


    The man: "It would be my pleasure. I haven''t gone to visit Princess Karina myself."


    Qiao Ying: "Then let''s go."


    Liu Ying: "I''ll head back first then."


    Qiao Ying: "What do you mean ''head back''? You''reing along to watch the show."

 Chapter 377: Qiao Ying: "To cheat"; Qin Hanyu: "Very exciting"

    <h4>Chapter 377</h4>


    Lai En: "Qiao Ying, Miss Qiao''s name sounds so nice. You haven''t answered my original question yet."


    Qiao Ying: "I''ll tell the Duke after visiting Karina."


    Lai En said with a smile: "I''m looking forward to it."


    The group then went to Karina''s pce.


    The servants saw Lai En and bowed down, not daring to stop them at all.


    The group went upstairs unhindered, and happened to meet a servant carrying a bowl of ck stuff. Qiao Ying smelled it and knew it was medicine for Karina, she was actually taking Chinese medicine.


    "We''re here to visit the princess, give us the medicine," Qiao Ying took the medicine and dismissed the servant firmly.


    When they arrived outside Karina''s door, Lai En hesitated a little, feeling inappropriate, but thinking that with Qiao Ying apanying, and Karina was still unwell, it would be fine to go in and visit for a while.


    Lai En raised his hand, about to knock on the door.


    Suddenly someone pushed him hard from behind, and Lai En stumbled straight through the door into the room.


    Karina was sitting on the sofa, holding a small mirror and applying medicine to her face. She was greatly startled by Lai En''s sudden intrusion.


    Lai En was also terribly shocked, thinking he''d seen a ghost in broad daylight. Seeing Karina hurry to cover her face with a pillow, Lai En tentatively called her, "Princess Karina?"


    Karina: "Get out!"


    Karina hadn''t even seen who the intruder was.


    Qiao Ying put the medicine on the flower pot stand by the door, "I''ll leave the medicine here for the princess, remember to drink it while it''s hot."


    "Qiao Ying?" Hearing Qiao Ying¡äs voice, Karina peered out from behind the pillow with resentful eyes. Seeing Qiao Ying followed by two men, the utterly embarrassed Karina was even more furious, "It was you, wasn''t it?!"


    If her face wasn''t so unsightly, Karina would have gone to confront Qiao Ying already.


    Qiao Ying spokezily, "Just as you said, since some don''t support this marriage, others do. You want to stop it, others want to make it happen. Someone wants to kill me, naturally someone else wants to deal with you who interferes."


    Karina was furious beyond containment, no longer caring about a princess''s propriety, "Don''t pretend with me, it was you who did it, wasn''t it?!"


    Qiao Ying innocently said, "I''m just a student, how could I have such capabilities."


    Karina was determined it was Qiao Ying, "Give me the antidote and treatment, and this princess can let you off."


    Qiao Ying: "How generous of you. I''m afraid not, no matter if you hand over those scumbags or not, I won''t let you off."


    After speaking, she turned and left.


    Lai En who was on the side was confused. He looked at the departing Qiao Ying, then at Karina. He apologized and hurriedly left the troublesome scene.


    Lai En caught up with Qiao Ying, "You almost got me into big trouble."


    Qiao Ying casually said, "The Duke came willingly."


    Lai En thought that he was the one who approached her first, he was speechless, "You should say I willingly came knocking."


    Qiao Ying didn''t respond to him.


    Lai En: "Can you tell me who you are now? You''ve got guts messing with Karina, she''s notoriously nasty."


    Lai En: "Don''t ignore me, you promised to tell me just now. There''s a saying in Hua Country: ''A noble man never jokes around'', right?"


    Qiao Ying: "Who said I was a nobledy?"


    Lai En: "So I was tricked?"


    Qiao Ying: "Don''t follow me."


    Lai En: "This is not your turf. If you don''t want to tell me who you are that''s fine too. We can still chat about other things."


    Qiao Ying didn''t stop walking, "I have a boyfriend."


    Lai En''s enthusiasm was extinguished, "What a pity."


    He then said, "Is your boyfriend here? If he''s not, can I invite you to be my femalepanion tomorrow?"


    Qiao Ying looked back at him and stopped walking, smiling lightly.


    Seeing her smile, Lai En smiled too, thinking he still had a chance.


    Qiao Ying stepped closer to him, staring into his eyes, "The Duke has such beautiful eyes, like ss beads. My boyfriend loves collecting these pretty things."


    Lai En: "???"


    There was suddenly a Qin Hanyue on a video call in the room, casually digging out people''s eyeballs as a hobby. He sneezed as well.


    Qin Yan turned up the air conditioner temperature.


    Lai En watched Qiao Ying leave with a smile, "Hua Country girls, quite interesting."


    Qiao Ying: "Keep an eye on this Lai En."


    Moon Shadow: "Discovered anything?"


    Qiao Ying: "Nothing yet."


    Moon Shadow: "Let me keep watch."


    Flowing Shadow: "You brought me to see this show? I thought you were going to kill her."


    Qiao Ying: "Killing her so soon would be less fun. The show''s just starting."


    The next morning, invited royal family members arrived one after another. The pce became lively very quickly.


    The annual national banquet finally began.


    Outside, Lin Meng was run off his feet. Inside the room, Qiao Ying slept until past noon. When she opened her eyes, she saw Qin Hanyue sitting at the bedside.


    Qiao Ying closed her eyes again, "Here for an affair?"


    Qin Hanyue said, "Sounds thrilling but really not nice to hear." He was the proper host, yet became the oneing for an affair.


    Qiao Ying lightly pulled up the corners of her mouth.


    Qin Hanyue leaned down and nuzzled her cheek, "Get up for breakfast?"


    Qiao Ying: "Behave yourself. I feel like I''m full of your scent." She hadin in Qin Hanyue''s room for over half a year, fully saturated with his scent.


    "Oh really, let me check." Qin Hanyue smiled and leaned towards her neck.


    Qiao Ying dodged his advance, warning him with her eyes.


    Qin Hanyue didn''t dare make another move. He suddenly called her, "Little Ying, who is Lai En?" His tone was ominous as he asked.


    Without thinking, Qiao Ying said, "Don''t know."


    Qin Hanyue: "You don''t know? He''s been asking around about you everywhere."


    Qiao Ying oh-ed, "Lai En? I remember now. A duke, fairplexion, tall, blue eyes. Has the charm of a mature man and the passion and innocence umon in peers."


    Qin Hanyue''s smiling expression didn''t diminish, but his question was dangerous, "Your type?"


    Qiao Ying looked at him, "Does liking mean owning?"


    Qin Hanyue: "No."


    Qiao Ying: "Then why the hell ask."


    Qin Hanyue: "Just a casual question, yet you''re angry at me." Qin Hanyue felt upset inside. Other women fawned over him and he was the ufortable and nervous one. But when other men fawned over her, he was still the ufortable and nervous one.


    Qiao Ying: "Serves you right looking for trouble when there''s none."


    Qin Hanyue gently knocked her head with his forehead, using a bit of force to show his inner displeasure.


    Night fell and the banquet began.


    Soothing music yed in the great hall. Royal family members who came for the national banquet were all dressed up.


    Some men even wore court dress.


    The women''s gowns even more so, mostly intricate stiff high-waisted ball gowns, decorated with all kinds of ceremonial hats.


    The magnificent pce, men and women in court dress, here waspletely a medieval European court.


    In a simple red strapless long dress and loose long curls, Qiao Ying looked conspicuously eye-catching among the rest.

 Chapter 378: Mr. Qin’s girlfriend looks like Duke Lin’s girlfriend.

    <h4>Chapter 378</h4>


    Qiao Ying took Lin Cheng''s arm, dressed in a stunning red gown.


    Her attire and Lin Cheng by her side made her the most eye-catching presence at this royal banquet.


    The dress was prepared by Lin Cheng, deliberately not wearing the gown the Royal Family had prepared, in order to make Qiao Ying stand out more and have everyone pay attention to her. After all, this year''s state banquet was held ahead of time because of the two of them, and they were the main characters of the banquet.


    As soon as Qiao Ying entered, she spotted that tall figure.


    Qin Hanyue was holding a ss of wine, away from the hustle and bustle, standing alone in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows. His ck in woven suit made his overall temperament even more sharp and cold today, which set off his features to be even more hard.


    His deep eyes fell on Qiao Ying''s hand holding Lin Cheng''s arm.


    Then he took a sip of wine, as if to suppress his emotions.


    The chatting crowd stopped and an eerie silence slowly fell over the lively pce.


    Without exception, they all looked towards the two people entering the main hall.


    Then came the buzz of whispering.


    As Qiao Ying said,


    There was the Pro-King Party that supported the marriage between Karina and Lin Cheng,


    And naturally there was another party that did not support Lin Cheng inheriting the throne by marrying Karina. So next we could see those who were not on good terms with Lin Cheng usually would take the initiative to greet Lin Cheng and inquire about Qiao Ying, and then congratte the two.


    Karina attended the banquet in full costume, wearing a ck veil that covered her face. Under the veil, her resentful eyes wished she could shred Qiao Ying, who was the center of attention, into pieces.


    Seeing Lin Cheng with Qiao Ying by his side, Lai En''s mouth curled up slightly. The girl seemed to be looking for someone, her eyes slowly sweeping the main hall, and stayed on him for a moment when she saw him.


    Seeing this, Lai En enthusiastically raised his ss towards Qiao Ying with a bright smile, very friendly.


    Qin Hanyue by the floor-to-ceiling window saw their silent interaction from afar. The hand holding the wine ss gradually loosened its strength.


    Behind him, his father''s words called Lai En''s attention back: "Is that girl Lin Cheng¡¯s girlfriend?¡±


    Lai En turned to look at his father: "Yes, a Chinese girl, very beautiful and especially interesting."


    Someone interjected: "It''s a pity she is Lin Cheng¡¯s girlfriend and they n to get married, even refusing Princess Karina because of this."


    Lai En didn¡¯t care: "So what?"


    Another person followed: "That''s right, so what. Who doesn''t know Duke Lai En has his way with women. Not to mention someone else''s girlfriend, even someone else''s wife, as long as the Duke has his eyes on her..."


    He chuckled, the implication was obvious.


    The few people exchanged nces, and then all tactfully ended this topic. Apparently they were just joking around and didn¡¯t really want to see Lai En seduce Lin Cheng¡¯s girlfriend.


    Not far from Qin Hanyue, Flowing Shadow and Moon Shadow were standing. An earl dressed like the White Horse Prince walked past them and shoved his empty wine ss directly into Flowing Shadow¡¯s hand.


    Flowing Shadow looked at the empty wine ss in his hand with dangerous eyes.


    The two of them had been mistaken for servants more than once.


    Moon Shadow took the ss from him and stopped a bloody and brutal scene from happening in time.


    Moon Shadow: "There are too many people here, let''s split up and look."


    Flowing Shadow looked at the bustling crowd in the hall, then at Qiao Ying who was surrounded. He nodded reluctantly.


    "If you find anything, don''t act rashly. We don''t know how much power he has in the royal family." Moon Shadow''s eyes swept over those shy royal family members in the hall: "It would be best if we could catch them all in one to avoid future troubles."


    Flowing Shadow hmm-ed in response and was about to walk towards the crowd.


    Moon Shadow stopped him: "Restrain your aura a bit more, and keep your hands hidden."


    Flowing Shadow moved his mouth: "I know."


    Qiao Ying disliked such asions the most. She used to have Qin Hanyue get rid of one or two people for her, let alone having to deal with arge group now. Qiao Ying directly pretended to be deaf and mute, leaving Lin Cheng alone to handle them, while she searched for Mr. J in the crowd herself.


    After one group who didn¡¯t wish for the marriage was done giving blessings, another group who supported the marriage followed. This group clearly had a different attitude towards Qiao Ying. However, Qiao Ying didn¡¯t care about their attitude at all.


    Seeing Qiao Ying distracted, they thought Qiao Ying couldn''t understand what they were saying. So they advised Lin Cheng to marry Karina without any consideration for Qiao Ying''s feelings, letting her know that she should step aside on her own ord after seeing the gap between her status and Lin Cheng¡¯s.


    They insinuated in various words that Lin Cheng shouldn''t be too selfish and only consider himself. He was loved by C Country¡¯s citizens thanks to the king¡¯s trust and support.


    He should not fail the king.


    Lin Cheng: "My girlfriend can understand you. I hope everyone can give her due respect."


    After Lin Cheng spoke out, it was strangely quiet around them for a moment.


    Qiao Ying retracted her gaze from afar and nced at everyone. The atmosphere instantly became even more awkward.


    Someone tried to break the silence by asking about Qiao Ying''s family background and identity, wanting to show Qiao Ying the gap between her and Lin Cheng to make her quit voluntarily.


    Yet Qiao Ying made them face reality instead: "He doesn''t like Karina and doesn''t want to inherit the throne. Even if it''s not me, it would be someone else. Rather than persuading Lin Cheng, it''s better to help the king find a good sessor."


    The atmosphere froze again.


    Offended by Lin Cheng¡¯s presence, they did not get angry with Qiao Ying.


    Lai En¡¯s words full of smiles rang out: ¡°Miss Qiao is absolutely right.¡± Lai En strongly agreed with what Qiao Ying said, he almost apuded.


    Seeing Lai En, the expressions of these people were very interesting. It could be seen that they, the Pro-King Party, did not favor Lai En either, which meant they were not on the same side as Lai En.


    At the same time, Lai En and Lin Cheng might be at odds too.


    Lai En and Lin Cheng were the two youngest dukes in the C Country¡¯s royal family. That said something, obviously.


    Qiao Ying''s gaze went over Lai En''s shoulder and looked at another person. That person had his back turned and left, blocked from view by others.


    Just now that person had been standing with Lai En the whole time with his back to her. Qiao Ying could only see his side face. Judging by his side face and age, he should be a blood rtive of Lai En.


    Lai En: ¡°Is Miss Qiao interested in knowing more about me?¡±


    With Lin Cheng present, Lai En¡¯s frivolous attitude immediately made the faces of those around look bad. If someone like Lai En ascended the throne, they would definitely not have good days.


    Lin Cheng: "Duke Lai En overpraises me. I just want to marry the girl I like. I have no intention of making enemies with the royal family."


    Lai En: "It was my mistake. Duke Cheng please don''t mind.¡±


    Lai En smiled and turned to look at Qiao Ying: "Miss Qiao, do you still remember me?" His smile deepened. Without asking, he lifted his wine ss and clinked Qiao Ying¡¯s.


    Qiao Ying: "Did youe alone, Mr. Lai En?"


    Lai En: ¡°Is Miss Qiao interested in knowing more about me?¡±


    Even with so many people present, Lai En was still so frivolous. The faces of those around them were even more ugly now. If someone like Lai En took the throne, they would definitely not have good days.


    Although keeping his distance from the crowds, Qin Hanyue still inevitably attracted attention.


    Many recognized Qin Hanyue and came over to greet him, very surprised that Qin Hanyue would appear at their state banquet.


    Seeing Qin Hanyue didn¡¯t even have a femalepanion, their minds became active at once, wanting to marry their daughters or female rtives to him.


    While danger and turbulence brewed under the surface on one side of the royal banquet, on Qin Hanyue¡¯s side it was like a matchmaking session.


    Qin Hanyue got rid of them with a few words.


    His eyes had been on Qiao Ying all this time, unable to look away at all.


    "Mr. Qin." K walked over.


    "I just learned that Mr. Qin''s girlfriend is also surnamed Qiao, named Qiao Ying. Her name sounds very simr to Duke Lin Cheng¡¯s girlfriend Qiao Yin."


    K walked over quickly and spoke very fast, sessfully making Qin Hanyue stop in his tracks.

 Chapter 379: Joe Shadow: "Carry the Body to Karina’s Room"; Her Kiss in the Dark.

    <h4>Chapter 379</h4>


    Miss Qiao looked beautiful tonight. Duke Lin and Miss Qiao made a nice couple. What does Mr. Qin think?


    K looked at Qiao Ying and Lin Cheng not far away.


    K was borately dressed up. The royal and noble women''s court dresses were quite bold and avant-garde. She caught the eyes of many guests tonight,parable only to the brightly beautiful Qiao Ying, except her dress outshined others''.


    However, Qin Hanyue didn''t even nce at her from the beginning to the end, even when she stood in front of him. While K was looking at him the whole time, and realized he was looking at Lin Cheng and Qiao Ying''s side.


    "What do you want to say?" Qin Hanyue asked coldly.


    He didn''t need to address them respectfully. And the pesky K also made Qin Hanyue lose the most basic courtesy.


    He didn''t even address K.


    Especially when he also heard the threatening meaning in K''s words.


    K said, "Mr. Qin, don''t get angry. I was just surprised by this coincidence."


    Seeing that Qin Hanyue had no reaction and didn''t want to pay attention to her, K then said, "Maybe I overthought."


    "Maybe there are hundreds of thousands of girls called Qiao Ying and Qiao Yin in Hua Country. And there are also many girls named Kara in C Country." K spoke gently with a gentle smile on her face.


    "But it has to be said that Mr. Qin and Duke Lin are good friends. The girlfriends you found have such simr names."


    Qiao Ying casually nced towards the floor-to-ceiling windows and saw Qin Hanyue and K standing opposite each other, talking about something unknown.


    Qiao Ying narrowed her eyes unconsciously, and then unconsciously took a sip of red wine, the icy liquid slid through the oral cavity, stimting Qiao Ying to regain her sense, leaving a sweet wine fragrance in her mouth.


    Qiao Ying''s eyes were as cool as the champagne in the ss.


    "Miss Qiao? Miss Qiao, are you listening to me?"


    Qiao Ying''s gaze was brought back by Ryan''s words.


    She casually asked, "Is Mr. Ryan''s fathering backter? Let me know if I should say hello to him."


    Ryan said, "Sure, I''d love that."


    After fruitlessly searching for a while, Liu Ying and Yue Ying shook their heads helplessly at Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying handed the wine ss to Lin Cheng, "Going to the restroom."


    Lin Cheng asked, "Do you want me to go with you?"


    Qiao Ying declined, "No need."


    Karina''s eyes closely followed the leaving Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying didn''t actually go to the restroom after leaving the hall. Instead, she took a detour to the king''s bedroom.


    Most of the servants and attendants were in the hall to serve the guests, so the maze-like pce was quiet.


    A glimpse of red figure passed through the magnificent corridors, Qiao Ying walked for a long time without encountering anyone.


    Qiao Ying, who had remembered all the routes and rooms of the pce, roamed freely in the pce relying on her memory.


    She moved very fast without being affected by her high heels, and quickly searched all five floors up and down.


    Surprisingly none were found. Could he have left?


    No, ording to Ryan, he only left temporarily.


    Unconsciously, Qiao Ying went out from the back door of the pce. The cold wind mixed with rain and snow blew the leaves rustling.


    Qiao Ying, who was wearing thin clothes, immediately got goose bumps all over her body.


    It¡¯s too cold. Qiao Ying turned to go back, but discovered there was slight movement to her left, seeming someone''s shadow shook by.


    Qiao Ying stepped forward to follow up and find out what was going on.


    Behind the pce there was arge garden and several staggered buildings. There should have been soldiers patrolling here, but they were not sure if they were all transferred to the front hall or deliberately withdrawn.


    The garden was pitch ck, as if there were wild beasts lurking, ready to move. Qiao Ying walked lightly but not slowly at all. She kept walking to the left.


    Finally she arrived at the corner and keenly sensed something. In the next moment, a beam of cold light chopped down towards her.


    Qiao Ying withdrew back and easily dodged it.


    Five or six unidentified men jumped out from the darkness and surrounded Qiao Ying.


    Without saying a word, they wielded their weapons and shed at Qiao Ying. Their purpose was clear that they only wanted Qiao Ying''s life.


    It had been a long time since Qiao Ying fought and killed anyone. She was a little itchy handed. Unfortunately these trashes were not even enough to loosen her joints. And they didn''t even know how they died.


    Qiao Ying stepped on thest man''s throat with her heels, "Did that fool Karina send you?"


    Facing the threat of death, the man admitted.


    With so many peopleing to the banquet, choosing this time to take action against her was also a good opportunity. After all, there were too many people who did not support Lin Cheng marrying her. The King''s supporters would love to see her have an ident. Maybe they were secretly plotting how to take action against her.


    Qiao Ying asked, "Do you want to live?"


    The man didn''t dare let out a breath. Despite the cold weather, he kept sweating profusely and looked at Qiao Ying like looking at a ghost, terrified. His back was sore from the floor, but he didn''t dare move a bit.


    Qiao Yingmanded: "Move these corpses to Karina''s room."


    The man stared wide-eyed in horror, wanting to shake his head.


    Qiao Ying expressionlessly put a little force with her heel stepping on his throat. The suffocating feeling came, forcing the man to agree.


    The tall figure of the man left the banquet and walked quickly in the pce, also seeming to be looking for something.


    He told her not to act alone and to bring him along, but she turned around and disappeared without warning.


    Qin Hanyue quickened his pace. He thought, she must have discovered something. Could she have found Jack of Spades?


    There was sudden movement behind. Qin Hanyue immediately hid behind the wall, just about to see what was going on, the lights in this area suddenly went out, instantly plunging into darkness.


    Qin Hanyue couldn¡¯t adapt to the darkness for a while. The environment made the atmosphere tense. Qin Hanyue restrained his breath. A momentum suddenly approached him. The opponent urately found him.


    Fierce fists wind blew towards him. Qin Hanyue reacted quickly and nimbly avoided the opponent''s attack while counterattacking. The two fought in the dark.


    Every move of the opponent was a killer move, making Qin Hanyue instantly think of the shadowy guys he had dealt with several times. And the person he was fighting against had profound skills.


    Qin Hanyue''s chest was hit hard by the opponent''s punch. He took the opportunity to mp the opponent''s arm and asked sternly, "Who is it?"


    For some reason, the opponent who was eager to take his life suddenly withdrew his hand after hearing his voice. Then he quickly slipped away.


    Qin Hanyue chased after the man''s footsteps without thinking twice.


    But the opponent was superior to him in strength and more adapted to the darkness than him. Qin Hanyue didn''t chase far before losing track of himpletely.


    Qin Hanyue could only leave this pitch-ck ce first.


    Before finding the light source, another momentum appeared.


    Qin Hanyue stopped cautiously and stood still warily. First he heard the soft sound of high heels stepping on the ground, then smelled the faint bloody smell on the person and the moist aura of rainwater, just as he determined the person''s position, the person grabbed his tie urately and kissed him unmistakably.


    A familiar breath.


    While Qin Hanyue breathed a sigh of relief, he immediately hugged the person.


    The door next to them was pushed open. They kissed passionately as they entered the unupied room from outside the door. Qin Hanyue was led by her from outside the door into the room, to the front of the sofa. Then Qin Hanyue was pushed onto the sofa by her, knocking him sober for a moment.


    Before he could react, her soft body pressed down on him the next moment.

 Chapter 380: To his life’s kiss, Qin Han more was Qiao Ying revenge miserable

    <h4>Chapter 380</h4>


    One second he was fighting fiercely with someone, the next second gentle fragrance.


    The switch was too fast, Qin Hanyue still hadn''t fully detached himself from the pitch dark tense environment just now, so Qiao Ying''s sudden passion made him a little caught off guard.


    He was pushed down and sat on the sofa.


    Before he could react,


    she followed closely, kneeling on one knee on the sofa, kneeling between his legs, one hand bracing his shoulder, the other hand pinching his chin, her soft lips covered his again, the scent of wine was very sweet.


    Her actions were a bit heavy, but after all she was a girl, her lips and tongue weren''t forceful enough.


    Qin Hanyue didn''t feel her force heavy at all, on the contrary he felt she could be more rough.


    Except for that time in the small hotel in Peru, when she was venting and taking initiative, this was the second time she was so passionate.


    Usually, not to mention her taking the initiative, even when he took the initiative he didn''t dare make big moves, most of the time he could only skim the surface, take a taste and stop.


    This love was really pure.


    Especially these days, he almost got the cold shoulder from her, just now in the hall he even watched helplessly as she and Lin Cheng walked in together arm in arm.


    When someone who was usually cold suddenly became passionate without warning, it really made one both startled and delighted, and hard to digest.


    Qin Hanyue passionately reciprocated her passionate kiss, his hands followed to embrace her slender waist.


    The dress had a cinched waist design, which showed off her figure very well, just now in the hall, looking at her, he wanted to embrace her.


    He embraced her, and ordingly wanted to press her down.


    But as soon as he made a move, she removed the hand that was pinching his chin, then pushed down on his shoulder, the force was neither light nor heavy, as if saying: "Don''t move." This sessfully stopped him.


    Qin Hanyue could only forcibly suppress the urge to press her under him, instead he tightened his arms to embrace her even tighter, his big palms forcefully caressed her waist affectionately, and also pressed her towards himself, wanting to get closer to her.


    But Qiao Ying grabbed his hand and pulled it off her waist, the aroused Qin Hanyue didn''t think and embraced her again, the next moment she pulled it off again.


    The other hand was also quickly pulled off her waist by her soon after.


    Not letting him hold her.


    He then realized she was unhappy in her heart now.


    What was going on? Qin Hanyue subconsciously worried.


    He vaguely smelled blood on her, but that should be irrelevant, first of all there were almost no people who could hurt her, if she was injured, she should have gone to take revenge first, rather than increase intimacy with him abnormally.


    Qin Hanyue forced out a shred of sanity to maintain his thinking ability, he thought it over, could it be that she saw him talking to K in the hall and got jealous?


    Before Qin Hanyue could confirm, his thoughts were forcibly disrupted by her, Qin Hanyue lost his ability to think, he wholeheartedly invested in and felt.


    She didn''t let him hold her, Qin Hanyue could only try his best to control his hands not to move again, he now presented a look of letting her vent however she wanted.


    She put her other leg on the sofa as well.


    She knelt between his legs, climbing on his shoulders, her actions meant she wanted to go further, which made Qin Hanyue''s brain fill with blood directly.


    Abstinent for thirty-two years, how could he withstand such teasing.


    He thought of how she looked now, the red dress, skin fair as snow, desire then uncontrobly swelled, at this moment he had a crazy idea in his heart, he wanted to leave his mark on her, he wanted topletely possess her.


    Once indulging, the scene formed, Qin Hanyue lost his reason, the two on the sofa kissed more and more fiercely.


    Their breaths madly mingled, almost merging and assimting each other.


    Qin Hanyue was extremely joyful in his heart, but his body was suffering, his punched chest was even more suffocating.


    His brain had turned into a hot porridge,pletely led by her, by desire, all the blood in his body was boiling and moring.


    But Qiao Ying suddenly withdrew at this time.


    Qin Hanyue who was stillpletely immersed didn''t even remember to hold onto her, he sat leaning against the sofa, breathing heavily, looking at her, the jet ck pupils full of the desire to tear her apart and devour her that she provoked.


    Arge swath of light shone in from the balcony, the room wasn''t dark.


    Qiao Ying''s chest heaved with her breath, she raised her hand, casually swept back her long hair, her gaze slid down from Qin Hanyue''s face.


    Throat, chest, waist, and further down.


    She hooked the corner of her mouth, her eyes held the pleasure of revenge.


    And then she ruthlessly abandoned the person, turned and breezily left.


    Without a word.


    Leaving the fiery Qin Hanyue sitting alone on the sofa clueless, tidying up his unreleased desire.


    Her smile made Qin Hanyue certain, she was jealous.


    Qin Hanyue''s breath was still chaotic, he lowered his eyes to look at himself, then his shoulders slumped, helplessly closing his eyes, facing the sky, silently enduring the consequences of his rotten peach blossoms.


    Her way of venting her displeasure, to Qin Hanyue was simply cruel, it could practically kill him.


    Just now he was still foolishly thinking, could she want to have substantial rtions with him at this time?


    He was excitedly looking forward to it and depressed at the same time that their first time would be in this broken ce, this wasn''t even a good time... Qin Hanyue''s temple veins jumped, both angry and amused.


    His aroused body couldn''t calm down for a while.


    Qin Hanyue felt hopeless.


    The lights outside lit up again.


    Qiao Ying first went to the washroom to reapply her lipstick, then returned to the hall, at this time the men and women in the hall were dancing.


    Qiao Ying looked around at a nce, and didn''t find Lin Cheng''s figure.


    She found Moon Shadow, chatting with her for a few sentences, then Moon Shadow called Flowing Shadow and they quietly left the hall together...


    Her gaze met Lai En walking towards her.


    Lai En came before her and made an inviting gesture: "I wonder if I have the honor to invite Miss Qiao to dance the first dance tonight."


    Before Qiao Ying could speak, Lai En also said: "Everyone is watching me, Miss Qiao give me some face."


    Qiao Ying was unmoved: "I''m waiting for Lin Cheng."


    Lai En looked disappointed, but still unwillingly said: "Then can I book Miss Qiao''s second dance?"


    Qiao Ying felt her mouth was still full of Qin Hanyue''s breath, she took a ss of wine from a passing waiter, drank some to dissipate the taste he left.


    Indifferently said: "I only dance with my boyfriend."


    Lai En could only give up.


    Qiao Ying: "Shouldn''t Mr. Lai En go invite Karina to dance?" Her gaze followed tond on Karina.


    Lai En was somewhat embarrassed: "Yes, but Miss Qiao you also know, with her face now..." Speaking of her face, I really want to know, was it really done by Miss Qiao?"


    His eyes shed with brilliant light, extremely curious.


    Qiao Ying didn''t care about his curiosity: "But Mr. Lai En also knows, only by marrying Karina, will he have a greater chance of inheriting the position of king."


    Lai En smiled, leaned down slightly, whispered intimately near her ear: "Miss Qiao hopes I marry Karina to inherit the throne? Just because you don''t want your boyfriend Lin Cheng to be snatched away?"


    His gaze was then attracted by her slightly swollen red lips next second.


    Qiao Ying turned her face away, not hiding to avoid his breath.


    Lai En: "Does Miss Qiao know, once I inherit the throne, Lin Cheng''s days in C Country won''t be as good as now."


    Qiao Ying drank some more wine: "So I should break up with Lin Cheng, and persuade him to marry Karina and inherit the throne."

 Chapter 382: Qiao Ying:" Still want to kiss "; Qiao Ying: "You propose to me

    <h4>Chapter 382</h4>


    In the magnificent grand hall, among the dazzling dancers, a girl in a red skirt swaying gracefully paired with a tall and handsome man in a suit and leather shoes as they waltzed in carefree, rxed steps.


    They gazed into each other''s eyes as if unaware of anyone else''s presence, tacitly enjoying the atmosphere brought by the music and harmony. It was as if only the two of them existed in the entire hall, even the lighting seemed perfectly tailored for them.


    No one was morepatible than they were.


    Qiao Ying looked at the elegant features of the man, her eyes falling on his lips that were slightly redder than usual.


    Her eyes were very calm, yet Qin Hanyue could feel some heat in them.


    Qin Hanyue''s senses were right, Qiao Ying with hormones running high was aroused by lust at the moment as she stared at the man''s lips: Damn, I want to kiss him.


    This damn ce! Qiao Ying who always did whatever she wanted was for the first time restrained by the asion and unable to act on her desires.


    "What are you looking at?" The man''s voice was low and seductive.


    He was teasing her deliberately.


    Because he noticed Qiao Ying''s wandering eyes, even somewhat aggressive. It seemed she was not as pure and innocent as she appeared. This made Qin Hanyue secretly excited and delighted.


    At the same time, he savored her passion from earlier.


    If Qin Hanyue knew Qiao Ying''s inner thoughts at the moment, he would surely be more furious than her, possibly to the point of bing ill.


    Qiao Ying: "Looking at your face."


    Qin Hanyue chuckled and asked, "How do you like it?"


    Qiao Ying admitted inly: "It''sforting."


    Qin Hanyueughed again. To him, this was undoubtedly high praise. He looked at Qiao Ying and said, "It''s my first time seeing you in a formal dress in real life. You really look beautiful."


    His eyebrows and eyes were gentle. He spoke those words very sincerely.


    It was this face that he still wasn''t used to.


    What also made him ufortable was that she wasn''t apanying him as his date tonight.


    The music ended, and Qin Hanyue let her go, politely taking a step back. He took off his coat and handed it to Qiao Ying.


    He was behaving very much like a gentleman.


    "Thank you, Mr. Qin." Qiao Ying took it and put it on.


    She saw Lin Chenging back, only to be intercepted halfway by Karina.


    Qiao Ying looked at the scene not far away and said, "I told Ryan I''d show some sincerity."


    Qin Hanyue: "How are you going to do that?"


    Qiao Ying: "I''ll need your cooperation to put on an act."


    Qin Hanyue: "What do I y?"


    Qiao Ying looked towards the nearest circr two-story bar: "Do you see that? Go stand over thereter and pretend to be mute."


    Pretend to be mute?


    Qin Hanyue hesitated. She was not letting him speak, which meant he had to hold it in. It definitely wasn''t going to be anything good.


    Qin Hanyue rejected it inwardly, but could only agree.


    Karina extended her hand, "May I have this dance?"


    Lin Cheng: "Sorry, Xiao Yin is still waiting for me over there."


    Karina slowly lowered her hand. Her face was expressionless beneath the ck veil: "The Duke chatted with my father for so long yet they didn''t reach an agreement?"


    Lin Cheng had just been called away by the King earlier.


    Lin Cheng: "I think my stance has been made very clear."


    Karina: "Is the Duke really going to disappoint all those citizens who adore him and hand over Country C to someone like Ryan?"


    Lin Cheng: "While I am adored by the citizens, it is only in the West. After all, I am a Huanese. In terms of status, Ryan is more suitable than I am."


    Karina: "It doesn''t matter which country the Duke is from. As long as the Duke agrees to the marriage alliance, no one would dare say no to him."


    "Who said that?" Qiao Ying''s words cut in.


    Karina looked at Qiao Ying who had appeared by Lin Cheng''s side. Her gaze was sharp as knives, as if trying to stab Qiao Ying to death where she stood.


    Karina''s icy voice said, "Miss Qiao, I hope you understand that you and the Duke are not the same kind of people at all."


    "The Duke''s uncle was once the crown prince of Country C who brought prosperity to the entire nation. Whether it''s the Duke or the Duke''s family, their capabilities and status dictate that they can only move upwards. Miss Qiao, if you truly care for the Duke, you should consider his future prospects instead of dragging him down. If the Duke can''t ascend to the position he is meant for, his circumstances in Country C will not be as easy as they are now." As she finished, Karina also looked meaningfully at Lin Cheng as a reminder.


    "Miss Qiao, if you want money or status, feel free to speak up. I will try my best to satisfy Miss Qiao''s needs, as long as you agree to leave the Duke."


    The superficial smile on Lin Cheng''s handsome features disappeared without a trace, reced by faint chilliness: "Princess Karina, you''ve gone too far."


    Although Karina had known Lin Cheng since childhood and always liked him, she did feel somewhat apprehensive towards Lin Cheng deep down.


    Because Lin Cheng was a very cool-headed person. Most of the time, he gave people the impression of being sentimental and easy to get along with, but the reality waspletely different.


    After interacting with him for a long time, you''d realize his emotions were highly formic, even his facial expressions and tone of voice seemed pre-set, always the same, almost never changing.


    You''d involuntarily be guarded around him.


    The three of them were the main stars of tonight''s banquet. Their current situation - two women vying for one man - was truly eye-catching, and people nearby intentionally or unintentionally drew closer to watch.


    Qiao Ying was indifferent to Karina''s magnanimity and well-meant advice. She was like a silly girl in love who only knew about romance and didn''t consider her lover''s circumstances.


    She was toozy to even bother humoring Karina with a response.


    Under Karina''s resentful gaze, Qiao Ying said to Lin Cheng: "Lin Cheng, I think this is a good asion. Why don''t you propose to me in front of everyone?"


    At the circr bar ahead, Qin Hanyue who had his ears pricked up like antennas upon hearing Qiao Ying''s words nearly lost control of his facial expressions.


    He was extremely shocked, reacting so strongly inwardly that his chest where he''d been punched earlier ached in resonance.


    Qiao Ying told him to pretend to be mute and stand farther away, so he guessed she must be nning to act out scenarios with Lin Cheng that would make him unable to remain calm.


    At most, he could ept Qiao Ying taking Lin Cheng''s arm as courtesy. He could convince himself that it was just etiquette, and bear her exchanging a few boyfriend-girlfriend lines with Lin Cheng.


    But she was actually asking Lin Cheng to propose to her - taking the initiative to have Lin Cheng propose to her was the same meaning!


    Qin Hanyue had the foresight to already make Qiao Ying promise not to overdo the act.


    But now she was doing this... Did she not know what was considered overboard, or was she just cating him earlier?


    Not only was Qin Hanyue greatly provoked, even Lin Cheng was tremendously shocked.


    Propose?


    She was willing to sacrifice this much?


    Lin Cheng felt it was a trap. Earlier, she had refused to even pretend to be his girlfriend, yet now she was actively ying his fianc¨¦e.


    He secretly nced at the man nearby.


    Lin Cheng finally understood what it meant to want to stab someone just from their gaze - it couldn''t be hidden at all. Qin Hanyue didn''t just want to stab him, he clearly wanted to chop him up and blend him to feed to his four dogs!


    When Karina advised Qiao Ying to leave Lin Cheng, Qiao Ying instead tantly asked Lin Cheng to propose right in front of her. It was practically pping Karina in the face.


    Karina''s face beneath the ck veil twisted slightly.


    Those closest heard Qiao Ying''s words very clearly, and it quickly caused quite a stir, with people crowding around.


    Lin Cheng looked at Qiao Ying, speaking gently: "Are you sure?"


    Qiao Ying: "Yes, if they continue forcing you and trying to take you away from me, then let''s just get married directly."


    Qin Hanyue''s jawline tightened bit by bit. When Qiao Ying uttered the word "married", it instantly tensed into a sharp line.


    He downed the ss of wine in his hand in one gulp. The icy liquid washed over his tightly clenched teeth.


    Qin Hanyue''s mouth was filled with sourness.

 Chapter 383: Carla wants to expose their affair; Joe pulls off Karina’s veil.

    <h4>Chapter 383</h4>


    Knowing there was a trap, but for the sake of benefiting others while also being unable to reject Qiao Ying in front of Karina, Lin Cheng could only go along with the act.


    So he raised his voice to the crowd: "Everyone¡ª"


    Almost everyone responded at once, surrounding him while heatedly discussing something.


    "Is Duke Lin really going to propose to this girl?"


    "It seems this Lin Cheng truly loves beauty more than his nation."


    "Now there will be a good show to watch."


    Lin Cheng: "Today I, Lin Cheng, am asking everyone here to help witness something." He looked at Qiao Ying beside him, and the cold brows and eyes softened somewhat: "The girl beside me is my girlfriend, called Qiao Yin, and will soon be my fianc¨¦e. Today..."


    Karina: "Duke Lin!"


    Karina almost spat out these words through gritted teeth. She interrupted Lin Cheng, and stepped forward, wanting to stop him. She couldn''t believe Lin Cheng was actually willing to give up the throne for the sake of someone without power or status, and even doing it right in front of the entire royal family.


    "What does Your Grace make of me and my father by doing this?"


    Karina desperately held back her emotions.


    But Lin Chengpletely ignored her. He took out the badge representing his status, and said to everyone: "Pardon the abruptness, I haven''t prepared anything, and will have to impose on my girlfriend. The engagement ceremony and ring will have to wait until we return, for now please everyone bear witness, I, Lin Cheng, am proposing to my girlfriend."


    At Lin Cheng''s words, the entire scene erupted.


    Qin Hanyue downed two more sses of wine.


    "Duke Lin, you can''t do this. The king and princess have not mistreated you. Have you thought about the consequences of your actions?"


    "Your Grace''s marriage is not only your personal affair. This concerns the entire C Country. I hope Your Grace will reconsider carefully."


    By doing this, Lin Cheng was giving up his right to inherit the throne.


    "As Duke you should shoulder your responsibilities, how can you only think of yourself and not the big picture? What you''re doing is very disappointing."


    "Princess Karina is your only choice. If Your Grace insists on this today, I will definitely tell your uncle..."


    The onlooking crowd split into two factions. From their reactions it was clear which side they were on.


    The king''s supporters looked nervous and anxious, disregarding their image as they hectored Lin Cheng, like a vegetable market.


    While Lai En''s supporters lookedpletely rxed watching the show, some even secretly clinked sses in celebration.


    With the clear stance of winners.


    Lin Cheng ignored everyone''s advice as if he couldn''t hear them. He handed the badge to Qiao Ying and said to the crowd: "I''m sorry to disappoint everyone."


    His apology was t and insincere. If you said he had ambition, he was also stubbornly set on giving up the throne as if it were dirt. And if you said he was free of desire, that also wasn''t true.


    Qiao Ying took the badge, and calmly said: "On the day I marry Lin Cheng, everyone remember toe drink at the wedding banquet."


    "Crack." Several cracks appeared in the wine ss in Qin Hanyue''s hand.


    From outside the crowd, the tall Qin Hanyue''s gaze leaped over the sea of heads, staring at the spot of red in the center.


    Qiao Ying''s eyes silently met Lai En''s, who was slightly ahead of her.


    Lai En gave her a faint smile, and lightly raised the hand holding his wine ss, as if to say to Qiao Ying: "Well done on our cooperation."


    Lin Cheng publicly rejecting his right to inherit clearly pleased Lai En regarding Qiao Ying''s sincerity.


    Karina trembled with anger.


    It was at this time the king returned. Seeing the situation, he was utterly devastated: "Duke Lin..."


    The king''s supporters immediately surrounded the old king, urging him to persuade Lin Cheng.


    Lin Cheng: "No matter who I marry, no matter who eventually inherits the throne, I will do my utmost to assist them."


    This was Lin Cheng''s promise to the old king.


    The old king was extremely disappointed. He slowly shook his head at Lin Cheng, his graying temples unable to say a word. At this moment he did not seem like the ruler of a nation, but more like a pitiful old man who had lost his backbone. This further angered the king''s supporters.


    Yet it did not move Lin Cheng to feel touched or guilty.


    Just as Karina had said, while Lin Cheng appeared sentimental, in truth his emotions were very weak.


    "Father..." Ka went to the king''s side, supporting his arm.


    Seeing her grieving father and publicly humiliated sister, then looking at Qiao Ying wearing Qin Hanyue''s clothes beside Lin Cheng, Ka''s hatred for Qiao Ying grew swiftly in that instant.


    Ka could not let Lin Cheng abandon the royal family for a fickle woman like Qiao Ying. She wanted to publicly expose the disgraceful affair between Qiao Ying and Qin Hanyue, to let everyone, especially Lin Cheng, know what kind of woman Qiao Ying was.


    "Duke Lin, you cannot be engaged to this woman. She is¡ª"


    Ka stepped forward, pointing at Qiao Ying. More than winning Lin Cheng back for her sister Karina, she now wanted to get back at Qiao Ying.


    But she saw Qin Hanyue''s warning gaze coldly fixed on her.


    Ka''s words stuck in her throat. She remembered Qin Hanyue''s threat, and hesitated.


    Even if Lin Cheng did not marry Qiao Ying, it would still be difficult for him to agree to marry Karina. And if she publicly exposed this scandal, it might not change Lin Cheng''s decision, but would definitely offend Qin Hanyue.


    If Qin Hanyue retaliated against her, against the royal family, it would surely greatly impact C Country''s economy.


    She could not be so impulsive.


    Qiao Ying nced at the frozen Ka, then looked at Karina and stepped forward twice,ing before Karina.


    The corners of Qiao Ying''s mouth curved up slightly: "I quite liked the gift you gave me, so I gave you a little something in return. I hope you like it too."


    Karina did not understand what Qiao Ying meant by a gift she had given. Could she be referring to when she sent people to kill her?


    Karina''s gaze was locked on Qiao Ying like daggers.


    Qiao Ying''s eyes shifted down to the ck veil covering Karina''s face: "Can''t see clearly with this on, better take it off and have a look." As she spoke, Qiao Ying reached out towards Karina.


    Before Karina could react, her vision went bright as her head was given a sharp pain¡ªQiao Ying had directly ripped off her ck veil along with her hat.


    Karina gave an involuntary shriek.


    Everyone who looked over jumped in fright, as if seeing a ghost.


    Karina''s originally beautiful face was now densely covered in frightful red herpes blisters, with thick oozing matter that looked like either medication or pus, challenging people''s physiological endurance.


    Just looking at such a face made one nauseous.


    Lai En closed his eyes for a moment, as if scalded. He had never liked Karina to begin with. If Karina was the necessary route for him to ascend the throne, then...then...Lai En even felt like giving up.


    "Wha-what happened to Princess Karina''s face?"


    "Is it because of Princess Karina''s face that Duke Lin refused the marriage alliance?"


    Panicked, Karina desperately tried to cover her face, cursing the people she had sent to kill Qiao Ying for not seeding.


    "Qiao Yin!" Karina almost snarled.


    "Naughty girl." Lin Cheng conceded defeat. Seeing Karina about to lose it, he pulled Qiao Ying along: "Let''s go."


    Time to swiftly leave this troublesome situation.


    In the shadows, someone was watching as Lin Cheng led Qiao Ying away from the hall...

 Chapter 384: Qiao Ying: "Roll to the front and laugh"; Qin Han climbed the baffle: "I was drunk"

    <h4>Chapter 384</h4>


    Lin Cheng directly took Qiao Ying away from the pce. He did not n to wait until tomorrow morning but headed straight back to his dukedom immediately.


    He really did not want to deal with the old king and the nagging from the royal family members. Also there was Qiao Ying - if they did not leave tonight, there would be no peace, as Karina would not let her off.


    He was afraid Qiao Ying would end up killing someone. And he really did not want to sleep on the couch again or sneak into Qin Hanyue''s room like a thief to shower.


    The car was already waiting.


    Qin Hanyue came out of the main hall just in time to see Lin Cheng and Qiao Ying getting into the same car up ahead. Qin Hanyue went to the car in front, opened the door and got in.


    The cars drove out of the pce.


    Lin Cheng: "Did you make some kind of deal with Lai En?"


    He noticed the interaction between Qiao Ying and Lai En.


    "Although I don''t want that position, I don''t want Lai En to have it either. He''s not the best candidate."


    "I just want to mind my own business. I don''t really want to get involved in these things, but my uncle has devoted his whole life to C Country, so I can''t just stand by and do nothing either."


    Qiao Ying: "I asked Lai En for detailed information, down to the whereabouts over the years, about his family, especially his father."


    Lin Cheng understood with a nod. Then he asked, "Lai En''s father... Diamond J is a foreigner?"


    Qiao Ying: "No, but he might as well be."


    Lin Cheng: "His identity hasn''t been fully verified yet? What''s your n going forward?"


    Qiao Ying: "I made an appointment with Lai En to meet in private."


    Lin Cheng: "Okay, got it."


    Then he casually asked, "How did you offend Karina again? Just now in the main hall, it looked like she wanted to use you of something."


    Qiao Ying: "She found out about you being cuckolded."


    Who cuckolded whom?


    No matter which character it referred to, it hit Lin Cheng''s funny bone. After all, Qin Hanyue was the one being "cuckolded".


    Lin Cheng didn''t know whether tough or cry. The more he thought about it, the funnier he found it. He had neverughed like this before,ughing so hard that his stomach started to hurt.


    Qiao Ying looked at Lin Cheng who couldn''t stopughing with shoulders shaking, and said nkly: "That funny?"


    Lin Cheng said whileughing: "Miss Qiao, the way you talk is so amusing." Tears ofughter were about to flow out.


    The car suddenly stopped. Lin Cheng looked and realized it was not their car stopping, but Qin Hanyue''s car in front that had stopped.


    Qin Hanyue got out of the car and walked towards theirs.


    With theugh still in his voice, Lin Cheng said: "The cuckold is here."


    Without much expression, Qiao Ying said: "You can go to the front andugh."


    Qin Hanyue came to Lin Cheng''s car door and knocked on the window.


    Lin Cheng promptly got out. The smile on his face had not faded away.


    He gave up his seat to the rightful owner, nning to move to the front. He looked back again but decided against squeezing in next to the driver after all.


    Although listening to Qiao Ying talk was very interesting, he didn''t want to be the light bulb here. Lin Cheng went to the front car and greeted the driver, Qin Yan, very politely: "Hello~"


    Qin Yan: Is watching others unt their affection when you''re single that enjoyable?


    The two switched seats and the car continued on its way.


    Sitting in the car, Qin Hanyue looked at Qiao Ying who was staring out the window. He wondered what she and Lin Cheng were talking about to make himugh so happily.


    It was raining lightly outside, and the scenery was not bad. Qiao Ying heard Qin Hanyue ask the driver to raise the partition between the front and back seats. Only then did she withdraw her gaze to look at him.


    Everyone at this deliberately preponed state banquet knew what it was for. Yet unexpectedly, in the end it became the scene of Lin Cheng''s proposal, turning into Karina¡¯s moment of humiliation.


    Karina was so mortified at losing face in front of all the royal family members that she almost couldn''t take the blow. She could barely stand such an impact.


    Staggering back to her room in embarrassment from the main hall.


    The moment she entered, she tripped over something and fell. The expected pain did not arrive as Karina crashed onto something.


    The thing that broke her fall felt very strange. Karina also smelled the scent of blood. Creeping horror crawled up her spine. When she looked up and saw that she had fallen onto a few corpses, Karina let out a string of screams from her throat.


    Almost tearing through the roof.


    She rolled and crawled her way up.


    Karina had thought the reciprocation Qiao Ying spoke of was to publicly tear off her veil on stage to get back at her. Only now did she realize these were what she meant.


    The partition created a private space in the back seat.


    Before Qiao Ying could ask why Qin Hanyue raised the partition, the man''s body turned towards her as he pulled her into his embrace, his chin on her bony shoulder, his voicezy: "Xiao Ying, I''m a little drunk."


    The scent of alcohol on him was quite obvious and he did sound rather tipsy.


    Qiao Ying emotionlessly asked: "Should I give you two shots to sober you up?"


    She couldn''t hide anything in her formal dress. Her cell phone and precious silver needles were kept in Qin Hanyue''s pocket.


    Qin Hanyue: "No need."


    Qiao Ying raised half an eyebrow slightly: "So you wanted to use drunkenness as an excuse to do something?"


    Qin Hanyue tightened his arms. His lips touched her hair as the vinegary jealousy within him leaked out a little: "What do you think?"


    Qiao Ying: "What''s one plus one?"


    Qin Hanyueughed: "I''m drunk not stupid."


    Qiao Ying: "Drinking so much, it seems you''re quite upset."


    Qin Hanyue thought for a while: "Actually I didn''t really catch what lines you said to Lin Cheng in the main hall. Could you say them to me again?"


    What did she say?


    She talked about proposals, talks about marriage, and invited people for wedding drinks.


    Quite out of character, Qiao Ying readily agreed: ¡°Sure.¡±


    Just as Qin Hanyue was about to tell her to take out the name, Qiao Ying already said: ¡°Lin Cheng, marry me.¡±


    Qin Hanyue: "......"


    To Qin Hanyue, this was a crushing blow. He thought if only she could call out his name instead of Lin Cheng''s, he would be over the moon.


    But she did not cooperate at all.


    Not only no cooperation, she even wanted to anger him for fun.


    Qiao Ying: "Want to hear more?"


    Qin Hanyue: "No need."


    It was as if she had rendered Qin Hanyue speechless. For a long time he did not speak again, just hugging her like this. He was probably sulking.


    Qiao Ying was bored being hugged like this. She rested her chin on his shoulder and looked out at the scenery in the rear window behind Qin Hanyue: "You raised the partition just to hug me and tell me again you''re drunk? Which step couldn''t the driver see?"


    Qin Hanyue also felt like he owed the partition board for not doing anything. So he was working hard to set the atmosphere as prelude. Yet Qiao Ying took the initiative to strike instead. He said: "Can I take it as you implying I should do something the driver can''t watch?"


    Qiao Ying''s eyeballs shifted to the corners and she gave him a sideways nce: "What do you think?"


    Qin Hanyue moved closer to her ear again and asked: "When we were dancing just now, were you staring at me because you wanted to kiss me too?"


    Qiao Ying: "Looks like you really are drunk."


    Of course she would not admit it.


    Qin Hanyue: "I wasn''t drunk yet when we were dancing."


    Qiao Ying hooked up the corners of her mouth in a faint smile but did not respond to him.


    Qin Hanyue looked up at her. His arm remained around her waist without letting go. Face to face, very close to each other. He asked: "You really didn''t think that way?"


    His big palm stroked her waist ambiguously.


    Qiao Ying: "No."


    Qin Hanyue told her: "You didn''t but I did."


    Qin Hanyue immediately kissed her.


    Whether it was his cool scent or the wine, they were smells Qiao Ying liked. Mixed together, the liking doubled.

 Chapter 385: Qiao Ying: "Why don’t you give me body lotion"; Young couple also flatter each other"

    <h4>Chapter 385</h4>


    Returning to Lin Cheng''s castle, the first thing Qiao Ying did was take off her fake skin mask and take a nice hot shower.


    When shey down in bed, it was almost midnight. Although she had dozed off for over an hour in the car, she hadn''t really slept at all.


    First there was a knock at the door, then it was pushed right open.


    Qin Hanyue walked straight into the bedroom and came to the bedside, holding a exquisite bag in his hand. Qiao Yingzily opened her eyes to nce at him, sweeping over the brand name on the bag.


    Then she closed them again.


    Qin Hanyue sat down on the edge of the bed and stroked her half-dry long hair, saying gently, "You''re going to sleep with wet hair like this."


    Qiao Ying ignored him.


    "You''ve been wearing that mask for several days now. It''s not good for your skin, and the weather is cold too. I had someone go buy skincare products for you to apply, it''ll make you feel better."


    He took several skincare products out of the bag, first reading the instructions and product functions, then selecting two bottles.


    "Let me apply them for you, you just sleep."


    He opened one bottle and squeezed some onto his hand.


    Qiao Ying, eyes closed: "Afraid I''ll be like Karina?"


    Qin Hanyue spread the moisturizer on Qiao Ying''s face and gently massaged it in. He smiled without answering her. Instead he called her: "My dear Dr. Seely."


    He said, "Haven''t forgotten you have this identity too, have you?"


    Qiao Ying let out a gentle snort through her nose.


    Qin Hanyue looked at her and smiled. He especially loved hearing her snort like this, a bit childish, very different from her usual cold expression, and extremely cute.


    Carefully applying skincare to her face, Qin Hanyue looked at her little face as white and delicate as a boiled egg, extremely satisfied.


    Then he picked up her hand and started applying hand cream.


    Qiao Ying had just been lost in thought and didn''t notice at first. By the time she came to her senses, Qin Hanyue had already been applying the hand cream for several minutes.


    He had a focused expression, seemingly thoroughly enjoying this activity.


    Qiao Ying reminded him, "I didn''t wear that thing on my hands."


    Having finished one hand, Qin Hanyue grabbed her other hand.


    "I know, your hands don''t need this cream. But I specifically had someone buy hand cream anyway."


    His two big hands held one of hers, making her hand look as small as a child''spared to his. Their skin tones differed greatly too, not that Qin Hanyue''s skin was dark, but Qiao Ying''s was too white.


    He straightforwardly gave voice to his thoughts: "I just wanted to hold your hand for a bit, wanted to apply these things to you, wanted to...wanted to touch."


    Holding one of her hands, Qin Hanyue spread the hand cream on the back of her hand. The ball of his thumb gently caressed her fair and delicate skin. The soft sensation made Qin Hanyue''s heart itch. He was afraid his hands were too rough and would scratch her.


    In the car just aftering back he had kept holding her hand. Any chance he got, he would grab her hand.


    Afraid of embarrassing himself, Qin Hanyue hastily finished up.


    He turned his face away and stealthily let out a breath. Then, as if to cover up, he started putting away the skincare products.


    Qiao Ying: "Aren''t you going to apply some?"


    Qin Hanyue: "I didn''t wear a mask. Besides, this is stuff for you girls. What would I, a grown man, apply it for?"


    Qiao Ying stared at him.


    Qin Hanyue realized she likely wanted to say he was old again.


    Qin Hanyue said earnestly, "My skin is very healthy. Anyway, it''d be more practical if you gave me a few detox injections instead of me using these."


    Qiao Ying''s mouth quirked up slightly. Her phone received a message and she picked it up to look. It was from Yue Ying.


    Yue Ying and Liu Ying hadn''te back with them, instead remaining in the King''s pce. Halfway through the banquet, she had left the hall to pursue Lai En''s father but hadn''t found him.


    Afterwards she had Yue Ying and Liu Ying continue looking, searching the entire pce without catching sight of him or seeing Lai En''s father return to the hall.


    Now Yue Ying was telling her that Lai En''s father had holed up in his room withouting out, unclear whether he was resting or intentionally hiding.


    The pce was still very lively right now. Lin Cheng''s actions made the royal family members gather in groups of three to five, not to mention sleeping, they weren''t even rushing home yet.


    Karina''s bedchamber was also very lively.


    She had been badly frightened and even after taking medicine and lying in bed now didn''t dare close her eyes, with doctors and servants filling the room.


    Qin Hanyue: "What''s wrong?"


    Qiao Ying put her phone down: "Nothing."


    Qin Hanyue: "You''re meeting Lai En privately. If his father makes excuses not to show up, what are you nning to do?"


    Qiao Ying: "Lai En won''t return east in the short term. If he doesn''t show up, I''ll go find him myself."


    Qin Hanyue: "The C Kingdom''s royal rtions areplex. Whether it''s Lin Cheng or Lai En, we should withdraw as intact as possible."


    Qiao Ying: "I won''t make trouble for you, besides I''m wearing that fake face, what are you afraid of?"


    Qin Hanyue: "You know I''m not worried about myself or afraid of trouble. I just don''t want too much entanglement between you and them."


    He held one of her hands. "I especially don''t want you wasting energy and emotion on irrelevant people and matters."


    Qiao Ying: "The King''s two daughters wish they could kill me sooner rather thanter. It''s unlikely to end without a few deaths."


    Qin Hanyue stroked the back of her hand with his thumb. "Do what you want, I''ll clean up the aftermath."


    Qiao Ying looked at him.


    Holding her boneless little hand, meeting her gaze, Qin Hanyue suddenly asked in puzzlement: "With hands this soft, how''d you have the strength to pinch my chin and forcibly kiss me?"


    Somehow this sounded a bit cocky. Qiao Ying thought his tone was also a bit insolent.


    Qiao Ying''s lips moved slightly, her tonenguid but with a hint of danger: "Not just pinching your chin and forcefully kissing you. I''m even stronger when killing people."


    Qin Hanyue: "......" Ruining the atmosphere again.


    The next morning,


    Guests came in waves to Lin Cheng''s castle, all people fromst night''s state banquet. Lin Cheng declined to meet them, leaving the great hall for them and hiding away in the castle by himself, telling Qiao Ying and the others not to go down.


    "Duke, a phone call from your uncle." The attendant brought the phone to Lin Cheng.


    Lin Cheng took it: "How is your health recently, Uncle?"


    "Don''t bother with them, Sir. Although you''ve been away from the C Kingdom for so many years, they still shamelessly seek you out."


    "Yes, I''m certain. I don''t want that position, even if I don''t have to marry Karina, I still don''t want it."


    "Thank you for understanding me."


    "You want to meet my girlfriend?"


    "No problem, of course you can. I''ll arrange for you to meet her."


    "Oh right, Uncle. My girlfriend is a hacker expert. Please send me a copy of Baby''s DNA data. I''ll ask her to use big data to help look, maybe she''ll have some method."


    Hearing his uncle praising Qiao Ying on the other end of the call, Lin Cheng smiled. "Yes, she''s very capable, and her personality is also great. You''ll like her."


    "Alright, take care of yourself."


    "Don''t worry yourself over my affairs, Uncle."


    Then, holding the DNA data, Lin Cheng went to find Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying didn''t ask whose DNA it was either. She transmitted the data to Qin Hanyue: "You do it."


    She was toozy to bother.


    Then she told Lin Cheng simply: "Mr. Qin''s hacking skills aren''t inferior to mine."


    Lin Cheng: "Is that so? Mr. Qin really keeps a low profile. You two excel in the same field. No wonder..."


    Qin Hanyue humbly told Qiao Ying: "I''m still a bitckingpared to you."


    Lin Cheng thought to himself: This little married couple tters each other.

 Chapter 386: Qin Han more help to find someone: "I also want Miss Qiao to help"; Uncle Lin Cheng

    <h4>Chapter 386</h4>


    Qin Hanyue took hisptop and busied himself with it for a while.


    The project was quite big, and Qin Hanyue had to put in some effort.


    Seeing that Lin Cheng had been sneaking into his room with his clotheste at night at 11 or 12 o''clock for the past few days to take a shower, leaving the bathroom for Qiao Ying to use, Qin Hanyue helped out with this little favor.


    "I''vepared all the global DNA databases, and the person you''re looking for isn''t in any of them." Qin Hanyue''s hands kept moving as he spoke.


    "The remaining ones are from some special industries, like government and military''s special departments. Their information is encrypted multiple times."


    "And then there are some ck organizations, which will take some time."


    Lin Cheng: "Thanks for the trouble."


    Qin Hanyue busied himself for a good while longer, but still didn''t find anything.


    He closed hisptop: "The person the Duke is looking for does not have their DNA data recorded in any system."


    Lin Cheng nodded slightly. Although he knew hopes weren''t high, he still felt somewhat disappointed: "Thank you, Mr. Qin."


    Lin Cheng quickly collected himself and looked towards Qiao Ying, who was ying games beside Qin Hanyue: "May I ask Miss Qiao for a favor?"


    Qiao Ying nced up at him.


    Lin Cheng: "My uncle wants to meet you."


    He took out his phone: "Would it be convenient to have a video call with him?"


    Having just received help from someone, then immediately asking them for a favor like this was quite improper. Qin Hanyue''s face turned cold immediately.


    Lin Cheng said: "The plot requires it."


    Qiao Ying ignored him.


    Lin Cheng: "A video call isn''t necessary, but in a couple days my uncle may want toe see you in person."


    Having just finished a game and easily taken first ce, Qiao Ying ignored Huo Chengdong''s pleading for another round in the game, and directly logged off. She casually threw her phone aside, looked at Lin Cheng expressionlessly.


    Something about the way Qiao Ying looked at him made Lin Cheng inexplicably nervous. Clearly this was a cooperative rtionship, clearly this was his territory, but Lin Cheng wanted to say that he was merely suggesting it earlier, not threatening her.


    To be honest, although it would be impolite, Qin Hanyue really wanted Qiao Ying to firmly reject Lin Cheng, then kick Lin Cheng out.


    Qiao Ying took a sip of water: "Fine."


    It was tiring ying games anyway.


    She had actually agreed so readily, Qin Hanyue looked at her, seemingly unable to ept this. His parents had wanted to treat her to a meal, and they had to wait a whole two years before she agreed.


    Although it was just acting, a video call was less trouble than meeting face-to-face, but petty Qin Hanyue was extremely unhappy about this imbnce.


    Qiao Ying patted Qin Hanyue: "Go on."


    Qin Hanyue felt even more aggrieved, but still got up to fetch the prosthetic mask and brought it over for Qiao Ying to put on.


    Lin Cheng made the video call, stood up with his phone, and sat down next to Qiao Ying, saying to Qin Hanyue again: "The plot requires it."


    Fortunately Qin Hanyue was well-mannered, otherwise he would have spat out a couple dirty words.


    The video call connected very quickly, and the screen showed a refined and handsome middle-aged man. His eyebrows and eyes resembled Lin Cheng''s, especially the eyes, but his gaze was much warmer than Lin Cheng''s.


    "Uncle, this is Little Yin."


    Lin Cheng pointed the camera at Qiao Ying.


    "Hello, I''m Lin Cheng''s uncle."


    Lin Cheng''s uncle had a faint smile, and spoke gently. He seemed cultured, with a steady temperament, very affable and charming.


    Qiao Ying looked at the screen and nodded slightly: "Hello."


    Lin Cheng''s uncle smiled and generouslyplimented: "So beautiful."


    Unlike Qin Hanyue''s solemn and taciturn father, Lin Cheng''s uncle was talkative, and his words and tone made people feel at ease.


    Lin Cheng''s uncle was once the most influential and prestigious prince in Country C. He was very perceptive, and could tell Qiao Ying was not lively. He didn''t ask much, or make the conversation awkward, even when Qiao Ying didn''t speak.


    Qiao Ying was quite willing to listen to Lin Cheng''s uncle speak. His way of talking reminded her a little of Qin Hanyue, probably their gentle tone made people feel at ease listening, calming the heart.


    Lin Cheng''s uncle held a watering can and was watering flowers, asking Qiao Ying if she liked flowers.


    Qiao Ying casually responded: "They''re alright."


    "My sister, Lin Cheng''s mother, really liked flowers. I''ll bring over some pots of flowers I nted myself as a greeting gift when we meet, I hope you''ll like them."


    Lin Cheng: "Gardening is my uncle''s only hobby now. To him, the flowers he grows are more precious than gold."


    Indeed, although Qiao Ying didn''t know much about flowers, she recognized that the few pots of orchids on the flower stand were all extremely valuable, with each nt worth at least a few hundred thousand.


    Qin Hanyue watched the harmonious "family of three" dryly.


    The hand Qiao Ying had resting on her leg was suddenly held. She didn''t look down, but stroked Qin Hanyue''s mole-marked knuckle with her thumb, still listening to Lin Cheng''s uncle expressionlessly.


    One had to admit, the vibe of the three people on the sofa was quite strange.


    Without context, it would be impossible to understand theirplex rtionships.


    Lin Cheng''s uncle put down the watering can.


    He said to Qiao Ying: "Don''t worry, no one from the royal family will give you trouble. Lin Cheng can protect you, and if he can''t, I''m still here too."


    "Feel free to enjoy your time in Country C, don''t worry about anything else."


    Perhaps because of his fondness for Lin Cheng, or because he had a daughter too, Lin Cheng''s uncle really liked his nephew''s girlfriend.


    After hanging up the video call, Lin Cheng said: "I haven''t seen my uncle smile so genuinely for a long time."


    He nced at their held hands, and tactfully left: "I won''t disturb you two then. Sacre - let''s go."


    He even called Fourth Master Sacre to leave with him.


    Qin Hanyue moved closer to Qiao Ying: "Your uncle really likes you."


    Qiao Ying took off the prosthetic mask: "Of course, I''m so outstanding."


    Qin Hanyue: "You seem quite fond of this fictional uncle too."


    Qiao Ying felt a sournessing from him, and couldn''t help worrying that he would develop psychological issues if this continued.


    So she exined reassuringly: "Lin Cheng''s uncle is a bit like you."


    Qin Hanyue: "How so?"


    Qiao Ying: "Temperament, tone of voice, the way he looks at people - I''m talking about how you are with me."


    He''s not like that with others.


    Qin Hanyue smiled, feelingforted: "So that''s why you were willing to entertain him?"


    Qiao Ying: "Feel better?"


    Qin Hanyue: "Of course."


    Qiao Ying nced at him, used a bit of force to pinch his tiger''s mouth, leaving a fingernail imprint: "Grow up."


    Qin Hanyue smiled and suddenly said: "I''d also like to ask Miss Qiao for a favor."


    Qiao Ying: "What is it?"


    Qin Hanyue moved his face closer to hers: "Have a video call with my parents, your future inws."


    Qiao Ying: "Get lost."


    A whole day passed, and Lin Cheng still hadn''t gone to deal with the nobles gathered in the great hall.


    Night fell, but those people didn''t seem to have any intention of leaving. The butler served them meals and arranged for their stay.


    The next day, those people ate breakfast and continued gathering in the great hall. They seemed intent on forcing Lin Cheng toe out and resolve things, forcing Lin Cheng topromise through this shameless approach.


    This continued for three consecutive days.


    Fortunately the castle wasrge enough that it didn''t affect Qiao Ying and the others upstairs at all.


    Lai En contacted Qiao Ying to arrange a meeting.


    Lin Cheng brought Qiao Ying and the others out through a back door, leaving those people continuing their sit-in protest in the great hall.


    Since Lin Cheng himself was a homebody, and there was plenty of food at home, their lives were basically unaffected.

 Chapter 387: Qin Hanyu: "I don’t like to make friends"; Qiao Ying: "Then you say fart"

    <h4>Chapter 387</h4>


    The car arrived at a high-end private clubhouse, where the clubhouse kept members'' privacy confidential to perfection, a ce Lin Cheng had chosen.


    The private room was elegant without being vulgar in the slightest.


    Lai En arrived before them, and Qiao Ying followed behind Lin Cheng. Before they had even entered, they could already hear Lai En''s enthusiastic greetings.


    "Duke Lin, I''ve been waiting for you for a while. Miss Qiao, you look even more beautiful after just a few days-" This was none other than the renowned Master Qin. At the state banquet, I wanted to get acquainted with Master Qin.


    "I didn''t think we''d meet again so soon. ''Seeing once is better than hearing a hundred times,'' indeed. It''s truly an honor to meet you, Master Qin."


    Qin Hanyue shook his hand. "You tter me. I was about to leave initially, but Lin Cheng asked me toe and serve as a witness."


    Qiao Ying looked around. Lai En was the only one in the private room. His father was nowhere to be seen, despite the importance of the matter.


    If something was really amiss, wouldn''t hiding like this arouse more suspicion? Qiao Ying thought to herself as she casually took a seat.


    Lin Cheng said, "Let''s sit down and talk."


    He sat down next to Qiao Ying and handed her a menu. "See what you want to eat - the desserts and drinks here are excellent."


    The two acted like a couple, while Qin Hanyue sat two seats away from them.


    Lai En asked, "Master Qin, are you leaving straight after this? Did youe to C Country for business or to catch up with Duke Lin?"


    Lai En naturally struck up a conversation with Qin Hanyue.


    Qiao Ying casually flipped through the menu, ordering dishes.


    Qin Hanyue replied, "I''m here to discuss some business dealings. I need Duke Lin''s help with connections, so I''m staying at his residence for now."


    Lai En said, "Business dealings? I thought Master Qin was here to tour the sights. The eastern region also has splendid scenery."


    "If Master Qin visits, I''ll personally y host to give you an unforgettable experience. I have such a poor memory. If Master Qin came to tour, he surely wouldn''t havee alone. He must have brought his girlfriend."


    They couldn''t help but feel like Lai En was subtly probing, having discovered something.


    Qin Hanyue asked, "Duke Lai even knows I have a girlfriend?"


    Lai En smiled knowingly. "His Majesty mentioned it to me. If not for Master Qin already having an attachment, His Majesty would have tried matching you with Princess Ca."


    Qin Hanyue casually responded, "I think you and the Princess are more well-matched. Though the Duke is set to marry another princess."


    Lai En said, "Speaking of Princess Karina, I really must tell Miss Qiao first - if I do end up marrying her, I hope Miss Qiao can magnanimously help with her face."


    Simply unbearable.


    Qiao Ying said, "It has nothing to do with me. I''m innocent. Don''t believe everything, Duke."


    Lai En said, "I''ll take Miss Qiao''s word for it."


    Lin Cheng said, "Let''s talk business. Lai En, Little Yin already told me everything that was said at the state banquet."


    Lai En looked sincere. "Since Duke Lin called Master Qin here as a witness, we must be able to reach an understanding today."


    Lin Cheng said, "I originally wanted my uncle to serve as the witness, but as you know, my uncle left C Country many years ago. So I asked Master Qin for help."


    "But since Master Qin isn''t a C Country national, it''s best if Your Grace finds a member of the royal family close to you to serve as a witness."


    "Of course. My father will arrive shortly. Please wait a little longer, Duke Lin." Lai En expressed his apologies sincerely and exined, "My father was supposed toe with me, but the King suddenly summoned him. For something so important, my father must be present, of course."


    Hmph, is he arriving shortly, or has he been here all along, hiding in the next room ready to take action when the time is right? Qiao Ying yed with the menu.


    "Right, when are you nning to have your engagement banquet? You personally promised Miss Qiao at the state banquet." Lai En chatted idly, "If it''s happening soon, I won''t rush back to the eastern region. I can wait until after attending your engagement banquet before returning."


    "If it''s happening soon, I assume Master Qin will also stay for the banquet. Perhaps I can take this chance to befriend Master Qin."


    Qin Hanyue bluntly rejected him, "I don''t like making friends."


    Despite the outright refusal, Lai En didn''t feel awkward at all. On the contrary, he seemed to admire it. "Master Qin is truly straightforward."


    "Now I''m rather curious about Master Qin''s lover. She must be an exceptional woman to capture Master Qin''s heart and withstand his candidness."


    Qin Hanyue nced at him.


    Lin Cheng timely said, "This is an important matter. I still need to discuss with Little Yin''s parents and ask for the elders'' opinions."


    Lai En asked, "Are you nning to hold it here in C Country or Hua Country?"


    Was he fishing for information or just gossiping?


    Lin Cheng said, "It depends on Little Yin''s preference. I''ll do as she likes." He looked at Qiao Ying, his light eyes filling with warmth. "It''s all up to her."


    Lai En said, "Alright, be sure to let me know. I''ll prepare generous gifts for you."


    Lin Cheng said, "Of course."


    Lai En said, "They say the nephew takes after the uncle. Back then, Prince Lin also gave up everything for a woman, just like you..."


    Lai En abruptly stopped himself. "Pardon me, I have this bad habit of saying the wrong things when I get too excited. I simply wanted to express my admiration. I admire Duke Lin''s wholehearted devotion to his beloved and his ability to live freely as he desires."


    Lin Cheng said, "If you want, you can do the same."


    Lai En said, "My family isn''t as open-minded as Duke Lin''s uncle. But I also pursue power and status, just as Duke Lin pursues his true love."


    Qiao Ying snarked in Mandarin, her voice soft. "What nonsense."


    Lai En asked in French, "Hmm? Was Miss Qiao speaking to me?"


    Qiao Ying replied in French, "Just asking them to hurry with the food. I''m hungry."


    Lai En immediately urged the waiter, then said, "My father should be here now."


    Just after he finished speaking, the server entered with a guest.


    The man was middle-aged with a high-bridged nose and blue eyes. He wore a suit and had an air of a business leader, but gave off an amiable vibe.


    All eyes in the room focused on him as everyone nced over.


    Qiao Ying took a sip of water and discreetly looked the man up and down - it was the person Qiao Ying had wanted to find at the state banquet.


    Lai En called him, "Father."


    Qiao Ying''s gaze casually fell on the other party. He looked over each person in the room, inevitably meeting her eyes. With grace, he nodded and smiled at her.


    Lin Cheng stood to shake his hand.


    Qin Hanyue also greeted him. "Qin Hanyue."


    Lai En''s father said, "Lafeier."


    After getting acquainted with Qin Hanyue, Lafeier looked towards Qiao Ying, seated on the chair.


    Lin Cheng introduced her. "My fianc¨¦e."


    Qiao Ying stood up.


    Lafeier extended his hand to Qiao Ying, a gentlemanly smile on his face. "You were the most beautiful one at the state banquet that night."


    Qiao Ying looked at him and reached out her hand.


    Lafeier gently grasped her four fingers halfway and lowered his head to kiss the back of her hand.


    This was the Western gentlemanly custom when meeting ady.

 Chapter 388: True or False Ryan, True or False Raphael Ryan: "Are you riding me"

    <h4>Chapter 388</h4>


    Lafeier''s waist had just bent halfway when the girl opposite suddenly turned his hand around and shook hands with him in Chinese style.


    Lafeier raised his face to look at her.


    She said, "I''m not used to your Western etiquette."


    Lafeier smiled and straightened up, "I was inconsiderate and offended Miss Qiao, sorry."


    Qiao Ying shook hands with him, "It''s fine."


    There were no many calluses on the tiger''s mouth. This hand felt like it hadn''t held much knives and guns before, but Qiao Ying obviously could not judge that sly and scheming old guy J of Spades based solely on this.


    Moon Shadow and Flowing Shadow had been lurking in the king''s pce these two to three days, and they did see Lafeier several times.


    But just like the present Qiao Ying, they failed to find any shadow of J of Spades or the like from Lafeier.


    Except for the person Qin Hanyue bumped into in the dark during the state banquet that night who could be confirmed that there was indeed someone hiding in the royal family, so far no second clue had been found to prove it.


    The group retook their seats.


    Dishes, drinks, desserts and pastries were served in session.


    Lafeier said, "Since Duke Lin has invited Mr. Qin to act as a witness, I suppose the Duke has really made up his mind."


    He tidied up his clothes and got straight to the point, "So what are Duke Lin''s conditions? What does the Duke want?"


    Lin Cheng said, "Before that, I would like to ask you and Duke Ryan first." Lafeier and Lin Cheng were of equal nobility, there was absolutely no need to address him as "you". Lin Cheng regarded him as an elder.


    "Although I publicly rejected Princess Karina, the king may not necessarily give up."


    "The princes have limited abilities, but that day I also stated that no matter who inherits the throne, I will do my best to assist him."


    "Looking at it this way, it seems Duke Ryan does not have much advantage. How do you two n topete for it?"


    Duke Ryan casually said, "If I can cure Princess Karina''s face for her, maybe I can win Karina''s affection." He then looked at Qiao Ying, full of suggestion in his eyes.


    Being able to win Karina''s heart would make everything much easier.


    Qiao Ying said, "Why should I help you?"


    Duke Ryan said, "We are cooperative partners!"


    Qiao Ying said, "You and I mutually benefit from each other. You and Lin Cheng don''t. That position, it only takes one word from Lin Cheng whether he wants it or not."


    "I said I would not abandon Lin Cheng''s safety and future at any cost. If necessary, I can sacrifice myself."


    Duke Ryan said, "Didn''t we agree to cooperate previously..."


    Lafeier interrupted his son, "What Miss Qiao said makes sense."


    The father and son seemed to understand that Lin Cheng did not mean to cooperate with them on equal terms, but to conduct an unequal transaction.


    Lafeier was obviously not as friendly as he looked on the surface. How could he possibly firmly upy this position if he was really a good man? He had a smile on his face, but his words were sonorous, giving people an awe-inspiring aura without anger:


    "Duke Lin is indeed very prestigious in the west, especially Prince Lin. But my Howard Family has been the Duke of Norfolk for generations. If we reallypete, it''s hard to say who would win or lose."


    Lafeier then chuckled to immediately restore the atmosphere to ease, "Of course, today we are here to achieve a win-win situation."


    "As long as Duke Lin does nothing, stays at home peacefully with his fianc¨¦e to nurture their feelings, continues to decline visitors, we can naturally achieve our goals."


    Lafeier took the briefcase from his assistant, "I''ve brought my seal. We can draft the agreement now¡ªwhatever Duke Lin wants after everything is settled, we can deliver."


    Lin Cheng fell silent, looking at the other party.


    The private room suddenly became quiet. Everyone sat quietly in their seats, with only Qin Hanyue as an "outsider" moving his chopsticks.


    Qiao Ying had one hand resting on the table, twirling the cup in her hand.


    Lafeier looked at Qin Hanyue who was eating on his own, and once again eased the atmosphere, "Let''s eat first while we chat, no hurry." He picked up his chopsticks.


    At this time, Lin Cheng spoke, "The west still remains under my jurisdiction. No one has the right to interfere with my jurisdiction."


    "Of course."


    Lafeier immediately asked his assistant to turn on theputer to draft the agreement.


    Lin Cheng went on, "You canpete, put appropriate pressure on the king, but you cannot endanger the lives of the king and his children."


    Lafeier said, "We wouldn''t dare even with a hundred guts."


    Lin Cheng said, "If Duke Ryan is lucky enough to inherit the throne, I want half of your executive power."


    The father and son''s faces changed slightly, and the atmosphere became tense along with it.


    Duke Ryan''s body leaned against the back of the chair, sitting rxed. He looked at Lin Cheng with a helpless look on his face, "Duke Lin is making things difficult for me."


    Lin Cheng said, "I don''t think this is excessive. I''m just leaving myself some security, a way out."


    Duke Ryan said, "I think Duke Lin has no sincerity at all."


    There was no such good thing in the world where one could avoid the wind and frost at the high ce, yet still want great power without losing anything.


    Lin Cheng smiled slightly and told them, "It''s time for you two to show sincerity." He didn''t want the throne. Now they wanted to pick up something he didn''t want. They had to do something, right?


    It was just like he threw away a gun, someone wanted to pick it up, to ensure his own safety first, he had to chop off the other person''s hands in advance to guarantee his own safety. This waspletely reasonable.


    The father and son looked at each other.


    Lin Cheng said, "If you two haven''t made up your mind..."


    Lafeier interrupted and said, "There has always beenpetition between us. The Duke''s worries are not unreasonable."


    Lin Cheng asked, "So do you agree?"


    Lafeier said, "I can agree, but Duke Lin also needs to contribute. Also, Princess Karina''s face..."


    He nced at Qiao Ying,


    then said, "I also hope that the Duke can think of a way to win some favor from Princess Karina for Duke Ryan."


    Lin Cheng said, "I can do that. But I suddenly remembered that I forgot to bring my seal today, I''m afraid I won''t be able to sign the agreement today, we''ll have to reschedule."


    The purpose of today''s dinner was to allow Qiao Ying to get close to probe Lafeier.


    Lin Cheng did not have high hopes for Duke Ryan sitting on the throne to begin with, let alone Duke Ryan was very likely to collude with people from the dark side now. He was not sure whether the two people in front of him were really Lafeier and Duke Ryan.


    How could he possibly sign any agreement with them? Once this agreement was signed, with him out of the way, there was no telling what Duke Ryan and the potential dark forces behind him would do in order to achieve their goals as soon as possible.


    Lafeier''s smile disappeared instantly, and his face darkened after that.


    Duke Ryan and Lin Cheng were of equal noble status and age. There was nothing to worry about. Plus Duke Ryan''s character, he was unhappy. His body leaned forward with his pair of blue eyes staring tightly at Lin Cheng. He lost his temper on the spot, "Are you f**king ying with me?"


    Lin Cheng said, "I''m really sorry, I did forget to bring it."


    Duke Ryan was about to say something.


    Lafeier patted his son on the arm and said to Lin Cheng, "Since Duke Lin forgot to bring it today, let''s reschedule."


    Duke Ryan dissatisfied: "Father."


    Lafeier soothed: "No hurry."


    After that, Lafeier left with Duke Ryan on the excuse that he had something else to attend to without even staying to eat.


    Right after exiting the private room, Duke Ryan lowered his voice, "What exactly is going on today? That Lin Cheng and his fianc¨¦e..."


    Lafeier stopped him, "Shh, talk in the car."

 Chapter 389: Qiao Ying: No loyalty; Qin Hanyue: Immoral; Unjust Species Lin Cheng: Two are also"

    <h4>Chapter 389</h4>


    Inside the private room.


    Lin Cheng: "Have you figured anything out?"


    Qiao Ying leisurely picked up a piece of food with her chopsticks, her movementszy and casual. She finished chewing before replying.


    After swallowing, she responded, "There are no signs of stic surgery on his face, and he''s not wearing a human skin mask."


    Lin Cheng asked, "So, you''re saying he''s the real Lafeier?"


    Qiao Ying replied, "Don''t underestimate the Shadow''s disguising techniques."


    Qiao Ying then asked, "What about you? Any discoveries?"


    Lin Cheng shook his head and said, "Although I''ve known this father and son for over twenty years, I really can''t tell if they are genuine or fake."


    Qiao Ying wasn''t surprised. The assassins of the Shadow were all skilled actors. Not only could they deceive those around them, but even people who spent every day together might not notice anything amiss.


    Qin Hanyue stood up, walked around Lin Cheng, and took a seat next to Qiao Ying. He said, "It was too dark at that time, I couldn''t see anything clearly."


    He couldn''t even make out their rough figures.


    Qiao Ying said, "Let''s wait for news from Moon Shadow and Flowing Shadow."


    Qin Hanyue served her some food and said, "Isn''t today''s performance a bit deliberate? Did we startle the snake in the grass?"


    Qiao Ying replied in a rxed tone, "Of course, Moon Shadow and the others will continue probingter, which is equivalent to self-destruction."


    Lin Cheng asked, "What do we do next?"


    Qiao Ying said, "We won''t hesitate. I''ll take a gun and snipe them. Better to make a mistake and not let them escape."


    Qin Hanyue said, "Fine."


    Lin Cheng said, "No."


    Lin Cheng looked at Qin Hanyue in disbelief and said, "Mr. Qin, do you realize how much trouble this will cause? What about Miss Qiao''s safety? Don''t you think it''s too risky?"


    He wasn''t used to this kind of approach.


    At this moment, Lin Cheng really needed to stroke a cat to relieve his mood.


    "The Howard family has deep roots, and their family holds significant influence in the entire Country C. Moreover, it''s a critical time for the struggle for the throne. If he dies under my jurisdiction, it will not only cause a lot of trouble, but if we make a mistake, it will be considered reckless killing."


    "Although Lai En''s character is not good, his ancestors have made significant contributions to Country C. I am also working for Country C. You say killing the national leader in front of me is not appropriate?"


    Qiao Ying wanted to say, "If it''s not appropriate, then plug your ears. Is it appropriate for me, an assassin, to talk about killing people?"


    Qin Hanyue said, "Duke, you have no knowledge of her abilities, and as for the troubles you mentioned, it seems like they have nothing to do with us."


    Lin Cheng remained silent.


    These two...


    Lin Cheng said, "If we make a mistake, won''t we let the real one go?"


    Qiao Ying replied, "Our current method of probing is not effective, and it''s not efficient. It''s easy to expose ourselves."


    She felt like she had already been exposed if Lai En and his son were really Diamond J or if Diamond J was behind them.


    Lin Cheng asked, "Miss Qiao, do you have another n?"


    Qiao Ying put a piece of meat from her chopsticks into her mouth and looked at Lin Cheng, suddenly smiling. Lin Cheng had a bad feeling.


    Qiao Ying said, "Let''s confess to the king."


    Lin Cheng asked, "What do you mean?"


    Qin Hanyue looked at Lin Cheng and continued, "Confess that Little Ying is actually my girlfriend."


    Qiao Ying added, "And then publicly announce that you are going to marry Karina."


    Qin Hanyue: "Once the throne leans towards Duke Lin, Diamond J, who is eager for power, will definitely take action." He fully understood Qiao Ying''s thoughts.


    Qiao Ying: "This is a good method to make them self-destruct."


    Qin Hanyue: "Since Duke Lin and Diamond J don''t want the throne to fall into Lai En and my hands, we all benefit from this."


    Lin Cheng looked at the harmonious exchange between the two and almost let Qin Hanyue''s remark about mutual benefit go unnoticed.


    Lin Cheng realized he had been blind.


    This wasn''t a situation where they cooperated on equal footing and had a fair dialogue; it was clear that he had boarded the thief''s ship of these two.


    Lin Cheng held back a non-offensive curse word in his throat, circled it in his mouth, and swallowed it.


    Lin Cheng truly found their audacity amusing.


    Maintaining hisposure, he reminded them, "Have the two of you forgotten why I asked for your help in the first ce?"


    This was a direct betrayal, with them only considering themselves.


    Qiao Ying ignored him and turned to Qin Hanyue to discuss, "Let''s be honest about it."


    Qin Hanyue looked at her, "Yes, that would be more genuine. If the two of us burn our bridges, it would be more believable than Duke Lin suddenly realizing his conscience and confessing voluntarily."


    Lin Cheng: "..."


    How shameless of them to say "burn our bridges" right in front of him.


    Also, they knew they were burning their bridges.


    And "conscience," was that the right word to use?


    Were they trying to evoke the king''s trust and affection, making him feel uneasy? Sacrificing themselves to fulfill their own desires?


    Qin Hanyue continued talking to Qiao Ying, but his words were clearly directed at Lin Cheng, "As the Duke of Country C, Duke Lin should shoulder great responsibilities. How can he only consider personal emotions and disregard righteousness? Your initial refusal to help was correct. We should now help the duke realize his mistakes, guide him onto the right path, and make amends."


    Lin Cheng: "..."


    The businessman''s mouth was truly eloquent. With these words, he made Lin Cheng unable to face the people of Country C. Their sense of guilt waspletely washed away.


    No, these two people wouldn''t feel any guilt at all.


    Lin Cheng really wanted to know if Qin Hanyue could make friends in the business world¡ªjust who was this person?


    Qin Hanyue became more and more excited as he spoke, eager to take action immediately, to reim his rightful identity and eliminate Lin Cheng, who was bing a potential threat due to his deep involvement with Qiao Ying.


    The two of them, right in front of him, not only abandoned their ally but also nned to backstab him¡ªselling him to the king and his family.


    Lin Cheng desperately needed his cat to calm himself down.


    After their discussion, Qin Hanyue still had a hint of conscience and remembered the great injustice done to Lin Cheng, "Duke, do you have anything to say?"


    Lin Cheng leisurely picked up the ss in front of him, took a graceful sip, and his light-colored pupils carried a harmless smile.


    He said, "I''m nning to call Lafeier and ask on your behalf if he is Diamond J. That would be a highly efficient approach."


    Come on, let''s hurt each other, let''s self-destruct.


    Qiao Ying: "No loyalty."


    Lin Cheng: "Neither do you."


    Qin Hanyue: "hical."


    Lin Cheng: "You too."


    Lin Cheng quickly received news that a riot had broken out on a certain street. Raphael and his son were attacked by criminals, and their situation is currently unclear. The criminals have not been captured.


    Shortly after, Qiao Ying received a call from Moon Shadow.


    Moon Shadow stood on the rooftop of a shopping mall building, looking at the swiftly departing vehicles in the distance. Under his feet was the aftermath of the riot, with smoke still lingering and the streets filled with security forces.


    A man approached him against the cold wind.


    The mechanical arm in the man''s sleeve gleamed coldly. It was Flowing Shadow, wearing a human skin mask, the criminal responsible for the attack on Raphael and his son.


    Moon Shadow exined the situation to Qiao Ying, "Raphael and Lai En are both injured. When Lai En was critically injured, Raphael threw himself in front of him, taking the blow with his own body. He doesn''t know any martial arts."


    Moon Shadow asked, "Could it be a ruse?"


    Flowing Shadow interjected, "I said we should kill them without hesitation. It would be more convenient." His thoughts aligned with Qiao Ying without prior discussion.


    If it weren''t for Moon Shadow''s intervention, Flowing Shadow would have already held Raphael''s severed head in his hands.


    Moon Shadow said, "Qiao Ying and I will continue to the hospital to check on them."


    After finishing the call with Qiao Ying, he hung up.

 Chapter 390: Ryan: "Qiao Ying, Qiao Yin"; Qiao Ying was Taken Hostage.

    <h4>Chapter 390</h4>


    The next day,


    Qiao Ying followed Lin Cheng to the hospital to visit the Lai En father and son.


    Lai En had injured his leg. Upon hearing Lin Cheng hade, he leaned on crutches and came to his father''s ward, emotionally questioning Lin Cheng if he was the one who did it.


    They had just failed in cooperation, and were attacked afterwards.


    Lin Cheng: "What good would I get from doing this?"


    "Since this happened under my jurisdiction, it was my negligence and dereliction of duty, and I deeply apologize. I will catch the perpetrator as soon as possible to give you two an exnation."


    "But we should all know that the entire Royal Family will not be at peace until the heir is determined."


    "Behind us, who knows how many people are making troubles and fueling the mes. So everyone needs to pay attention to safety when going out. Xiao Yin has also been attacked before." Lin Cheng spoke lightly and indifferently.


    Lai En: "The old king is about to abdicate. Lin Cheng, let''s make things clear today, what exactly do you want?"


    Qiao Ying wandered boredly to the balcony, nced at the scenery outside, and then looked at Lafeier who was leaning against the bed.


    Lafeier was not seriously injured, and no vital parts were damaged. But after all, he was old, and his body was not as strong as that of a young man.


    Qiao Ying just stared straight at Lafeier like that.


    He seemed to feel her gaze, so he turned his head and looked at her. He did not have much reaction, just felt a little strange about Qiao Ying''s overly straightforward gaze, but still smiled politely at Qiao Ying.


    Lin Cheng ignored Lai En''s words and just said, "Duke Lai En, focus on recovering from your injury. I wille to visit another day."


    Lai En: "Lin Cheng, no outsiders are here. Don''t pretend with me. You don''t want me to inherit the throne, right?"


    Lin Cheng: "It''s not something we as subjects can talk about casually. There are many people with prying eyes in the hospital. Watch your words, Duke."


    After speaking, he stopped and nced at Lai En.


    Then he continued, "Both officially and unofficially, I do not support Your Grace. So our cooperation can only take ce after everything settles down."


    Lai En gritted his teeth, his eyes showing ferocity: "So you admit that you were just ying with us yesterday."


    Then he sneered coldly: "After everything settles down, do you think you will still have the right to make demands of us?"


    Lin Cheng still had a faint smile on his face, calm and unruffled as he replied in one sentence: "On the premise that Your Grace has the ability to make me lose that right."


    Lai En was about to say something more,


    when he heard his father say, "Miss Qiao, why do you keep staring at me? Do I look haggard and ugly now?"


    Lai En and Lin Cheng''s attention was diverted.


    Qiao Ying said: "I studied Chinese medicine in college. I wonder if Duke Lafeier would allow me to take your pulse?"


    Lafeier: "Of course I don''t mind - you need my hand?"


    He reached out his hand.


    When Lafeier put away his sharpness, he was a handsome middle-aged gentleman. With sses on, he looked even more gentle and refined.


    Qiao Ying came to the bedside, pulled up Lafeier''s sleeve, and ced her fingers on his wrist, her gaze naturally focusing on Lafeier''s eyes.


    Lafeier had no reservations looking back at her: "I''ve always been very curious about C Country''s Chinese medicine culture. Miss Qiao has mastered this at such a young age, truly impressive."


    Lai En, still emotional, no longer had his usual enthusiasm for Qiao Ying. His face cold, he asked: "Miss Qiao, what did you find out from the pulse reading?"


    Qiao Ying: "His body is healthier than that of his peers. It looks like he exercises regrly. His spleen and lungs are a little weak, he needs more rest."


    The heartbeat and breathing were very steady, the pulse was strong and powerful, and his physical fitness was much better than his peers.


    Lafeier: "That''s right, I run every day without fail, and I love swimming and golf the most."


    Lai En dismissed Lin Cheng: "My father needs to rest. Duke, please take your people and leave."


    Qiao Ying let go of Lafeier''s hand: "I won''t disturb you further."


    Lin Cheng and Qiao Ying were about to leave when the king happened toe to visit Lafeier at this time. The king asked Lin Cheng to wait for him.


    So Lin Cheng had no choice but to wait.


    He brought Qiao Ying downstairs first.


    Lin Cheng: "What did you find out when you took his pulse just now?"


    Qiao Ying: "I just wanted to see if he dared let me take his pulse."


    "It''s a pity the Shadow Headquarters was blown up and all the data was lost, otherwise I could have obtained Diamond J''s DNA."


    "With just oneparison with Lafeier''s DNA, no matter how he has stic surgery or changes his face, even if he bes transgender, he won''t be able to hide."


    Lin Cheng and Qiao Ying had just been downstairs for a while when the king came down after them. It was unknown what feelings the Lafeier father and son, who had been briefly cared for upstairs, had.


    The king said he had some business to discuss with Lin Cheng.


    So Lin Cheng had no choice but to let Qiao Ying go back first.


    In the ward,


    Lai En''s voice softly sounded: "Qiao Ying, Qiao Yin."


    Sitting in the chair, Lai En''s eyes were gloomy as he slowly uttered the two names. His voice quickly dissipated into the air.


    He recalled the scene at the state banquet when Qiao Ying danced with Qin Hanyue. Qiao Ying had said she only danced with her boyfriend.


    At that time, when Lai En saw Qiao Ying dance with Qin Hanyue, he thought Qiao Ying just didn''t want to dance with him. As a result, she really only danced with her boyfriend.


    "How can we be sure she is Qiao Ying?" Lai En asked his father.


    Lafeier: "I have already confirmed it."


    Lafeier stared ahead, as if prating the pure white walls, not knowing what he was thinking about, his eyes gloomy and obscure.


    Looking at his father who was deep in thought, Lai En suddenly felt that his father now was different from any other time.


    "Father, what exactly is Lin Cheng trying to do? Why go through so much trouble to reject the royal family?"


    "Which man in the world does not love power, this good stuff?"


    Lai En thenughed: "Could it be that Lin Cheng is homosexual or has some problem down there? Afraid of exposing it, so he has to give up the throne and dare not marry Karina."


    Otherwise, Lai En really couldn''t think of a reason why Lin Cheng would reject the throne and the unmutted Karina that was within easy reach.


    Lai En was extremely dissatisfied. What he had tried his best to obtain was readily avable to Lin Cheng. What was even more infuriating was that Lin Cheng discarded it like a worn shoe.


    He would feel a little better if Lin Cheng really had some problem down there.


    "Father, shouldn''t we do something now? At least dampen Lin Cheng''s sharpness and let him know C Country is not his to dictate."


    "If we let the old king and Karina know that Lin Cheng''s fiancee is fake, they will be even more unwilling to ept it."


    Lafeier: "No matter what they want to do or what ns they have, find a way to create idents for them and disrupt their ns first."


    Lai En leaned in towards his father and lowered his voice: "Who do you think is the most appropriate target to start with?"


    Lai En felt that killing Lin Cheng was the most thorough and simplest method. But if Lin Cheng died, he would definitely be the prime suspect.


    Directly forcing the king to abdicate would be more troublesome and prone to idents, too risky. Don''t be too busy until you inadvertently help others seed.


    "Can''t be too passive." Lafeier muttered to himself.


    Then he looked at his son with an inscrutable expression: "To disrupt their ns, of course we have to start with them."


    Qiao Ying was sitting in the car on her way back to the castle, resting with her eyes closed.


    The car suddenly mmed on the brakes hard as two cars shot out to forcefully block its way. Two more cars immediately appeared behind to block off their retreat.


    Seven or eight armed men swarmed out of the front two cars.


    Who could have sent them?


    Qiao Ying sat in the back seat without moving. She briefly thought for two seconds - taking them down directly here would be less fun.


    So she obediently cooperated and let them take her away.

 Chapter 391: Qin Han is more cheated; Qiao Ying is held at gunpoint

    <h4>Chapter 391</h4>


    Lin Cheng returned home after dealing with the king.


    As soon as he entered the door, he saw Qin Hanyue stride towards him from the front hall. Before Lin Cheng could think about why Qin Hanyue was so enthusiastic, he saw Qin Hanyue''s gazepletely bypass him and look behind him. Not seeing the person he wanted to meet, his expression immediately changed.


    He asked, "Where is Little Ying?"


    Lin Cheng was puzzled.


    He then learned that Qiao Ying, who was supposed to be home already, had not returned.


    Qin Hanyue took out his cell phone and dialed Qiao Ying''s number, but no one answered on the other end. Not knowing what was going on with Qiao Ying, Qin Hanyue did not rashly call again for the second time.


    When Lin Cheng asked, the driver who sent Qiao Ying had not returned either.


    Lin Cheng said, "Did she find out something?"


    Qin Hanyue said, "Or did Lafeier find out something?"


    Did Lafeier make a move against Qiao Ying?


    Is he really J''s man, or is he J himself?


    Lin Cheng said, "The king asked me if Karina''s face was rted to her. Could it be the king..."


    Lin Cheng said, "I will send someone to investigate immediately, don''t worry."


    It was natural that Lin Cheng would be efficient in finding someone in his own turf. By checking road surveince footage and eyewitness ounts, he soon found out that Qiao Ying had been taken away by a group of unknown people.


    Lin Cheng dispatched arge number of people to track them down along the way.


    Needless to say, this must have been done by the royal family people.


    The suspects were easy to identify. Either it was the king''s party, including the king himself, who had been pestering him these past two days and refusing to leave, or it was Lafeier and his son, or Karina.


    Lin Cheng began to worry, because no matter who it was, the oue would be imaginable if Qiao Ying was taken away by them.


    These were all people who wished Qiao Ying dead. Of course, if Lafeier and his son were really rted to the dark side.


    Lin Cheng said, "I should have arranged more people to follow her."


    Lin Cheng wanted to reassure Qin Hanyue first, and was also ready to face Qin Hanyue''s anger. But Qin Hanyue was surprisingly calm andposed, with no sign of anxiety or worry on his face, which really left Lin Cheng puzzled.


    Lin Cheng suddenly remembered what Qin Hanyue had said yesterday: "You know nothing about her abilities."


    He knew that Qiao Ying was skilled in martial arts and certainly not weak. She was brave and resourceful, decisive in her actions, and highly intelligent, otherwise he would not have sought out Qiao Ying from so far away to help.


    But after all, Qiao Ying was a girl with slender arms and legs. No matter how powerful she was, she couldn''t possibly fight against multiple opponents alone when they were armed and she wasn''t.


    Lin Cheng asked, "Does Miss Qiao have a way to get out of danger?"


    Qin Hanyue nced at him but held back from speaking.


    Of course, Lin Cheng, who had not yet witnessed Qiao Ying''s formidable abilities, could not understand the meaning behind Qin Hanyue''s nce.


    Lin Cheng suddenly thought, "Can you locate her phone?"


    Qin Hanyue: "Let me try."


    Lin Cheng: "I''m going to see the king."


    There were too many of the king''s followers to investigate quickly. And without Qiao Ying''s permission, he did not dare to act rashly against Lafeier''s side either. So Lin Cheng decided to go to Karina and the king first to ask for Qiao Ying back.


    Qin Hanyue said, "No hurry, wait for her a little longer."


    Qin Hanyue then contacted Yue Ying and the others.


    As long as it wasn''t J, anyone else who went after Qiao Ying would only be seeking death. Even if they were J''s people, with Qiao Ying''s abilities, they wouldn''t be able to do anything to her.


    Although Qin Hanyue was worried about Qiao Ying, he was still far from panicking.


    But the king''s people came to visit at this moment.


    It was the king''s steward who came looking not for Lin Cheng, but for Qin Hanyue. The king wanted to invite Qin Hanyue to dinner.


    Lin Cheng and Qin Hanyue looked at each other.


    Could it be that the king''s men had taken Qiao Ying away? The king took Lin Cheng away, leaving Qiao Ying to return home alone, then the ident happened, and now the king came to invite Qin Hanyue to dinner.


    But if the king wanted to use Qiao Ying''s personal safety as a threat, shouldn''t he be looking for Lin Cheng instead? Why would he look for Qin Hanyue?


    Or did the king already know Qiao Ying''s identity?


    Qin Hanyue was worried about Qiao Ying, but was still far from panicking.


    He didn''t follow immediately, but asked, "Does he have something to discuss with me?"


    Steward: "Mr. Qin will know when he goes."


    At this point, Lin Cheng asked, "Hasn''t the king returned yet?"


    Steward: "That''s right."


    Lin Cheng spoke casually as usual, as if nothing was wrong: "I just parted with the king. The king wants to invite Mr. Qin to dinner, why didn''t he just ask me to ry it to Mr. Qin directly?"


    Steward: "The king specifically sent me to show his respect for Mr. Qin and hopes that Mr. Qin will be gracious enough to attend."


    Lin Cheng: "Where is it?"


    The steward named a hotel and said, "Not far away."


    Lin Cheng said, "This hotel has very good food. I don''t know what to eat tonight anyway, so I''ll just tag along for the meal. Let''s go together."


    But he was rejected by the steward: "Duke Lin is busy with work running around, it''s tiring. Just tell me what the Duke wants to eat and I''ll have it delivered."


    Lin Cheng looked at Qin Hanyue.


    Qin Hanyue didn''t say anything, called Qin Yan, and walked out.


    The steward only let Qin Hanyue enter the private room alone.


    Qin Yan was stopped outside.


    There was only one person in the private room, not the king, but Cara.


    The king''s dinner was suspicious. Qin Hanyue had thought it was because of Qiao Ying, but seeing Cara, he knew it wasn''t.


    Qin Hanyue really wanted to strangle the woman in front of him who had pestered him several times and was now impersonating the king to lure him here when she had nothing better to do. Qin Hanyue felt that even scolding her would be a waste of energy.


    He immediately turned around to leave, but Cara''s words made him stop in his tracks: "I want to talk to Mr. Qin about Miss Qiao."


    Qiao Ying was taken to a private residence.


    She had expected there would be some surprise, but seeing the ck-veiled Karina, the trip had been in vain and Qiao Ying was annoyed enough to want to swear.


    Karina said, "As long as you restore my face to its original appearance, I will give you Lin Cheng."


    Qiao Ying opened her lips slightly, wanting to say something, but couldn''t be bothered.


    She really didn''t want to waste her breath on this woman.


    Seeing that Qiao Ying was ignoring her, Karina, who had been tortured and lived worse than death these past few days, instantly lost her patience.


    "If you refuse a toast, you must drink a forfeit!"


    She grabbed the gun from her underling and took two excited steps forward, pointing the gun at Qiao Ying''s head, and said viciously:


    "I''ll give you onest chance. If you don''t restore my face to its original appearance today, I''ll definitely riddle you with bullets!"


    However, neither her gun nor the underlings standing in the hall caused Qiao Ying to panic even a little bit. Qiao Ying heard her say lightly, "Do you even know how to use it? The safety is still on."


    Karina was extremely angry. She ripped off the ck veil on her face. Her face was even worse now, beyond recognition. Karina didn''t even dare to look in the mirror now. She was desperate enough to want to die.


    Of course, if she really wanted to die, she would definitely take Qiao Ying down with her.

 Chapter 392: Qin Han more drugged; Qiao Ying: Your face I will not cure, you, I will not let go"

    <h4>Chapter 392</h4>


    Karina excitedly pointed the gun at Qiao Ying''s face.


    She twisted her pus-oozing, gangrenous face neurotically, looking somewhat mentally unstable.


    Gritting her teeth threateningly at Qiao Ying, she said, "Don''t think that just because you have Lin Cheng protecting you that I don''t dare kill you. This is C Country, I am the C Country princess, my father is the king. Not only would no one know if I killed you now, even if Lin Cheng found out, he couldn''t do anything to me!"


    Under Karina''s fiery gaze,


    Qiao Ying said to her, "Truly ugly."


    She ignored the dark gun barrel in front of her and turned to slowly walk towards the sofa to one side.


    Qiao Ying''s "truly ugly" sessfully provoked Karina.


    Her actions furthermore made Karina on the verge of losing her rationality.


    "You stand still for me, I told you to stand there, don''t move, do you hear me!" Karina went from scolding to shouting furiously. From young, no one had dared to defy her orders.


    This had cultivated Karina''s haughty personality that looked down onmoners, seeing them as inferior. She could not tolerate any defiance from those she saw as beneath her, and no one had ever dared to previously.


    Qiao Ying was the first.


    Seeing that Qiao Ying waspletely unafraid of her threats and went about her own way, Karina, whose authority had been challenged, became even more agitated.


    Holding the gun, she quickly chased after Qiao Ying, shouting angrily, havingpletely lost the poise and nobility of a princess.


    "I told you to stand still!" She yelled hoarsely, pressing the gun against the back of Qiao Ying''s head. If she didn''t need Qiao Ying to heal her face, Karina would have definitely fired already.


    Having reached the sofa, Qiao Ying suddenly turned around, her hand that was in her pocket simultaneously pulling out.


    Karina only felt a sh before her eyes, and the gun in her hand was already in Qiao Ying''s. Before anyone could see clearly or react, the sound of a bullet chambering rang out...


    Lin Cheng found out that it was Karina''s people who had taken Qiao Ying away, and knew that after the king had separated from him, he had gone straight back to the pce.


    So who was it that had the meal with Qin Hanyue at the hotel?


    Who had ordered the king''s butler to take Qin Hanyue away under the king''s name? What did they intend? Lin Cheng immediately called Qin Hanyue.


    At the same time, he left the castle and rushed to the pce to get his person back from Karina.


    "Peng peng peng peng peng¡ª"


    Five consecutive gunshots emptied the magazine clip, the bullets barely grazing past Karina''s ears and shooting into the wall behind her. All five bullets hit the same bullet hole, her marksmanship had not deteriorated one bit. Qiao Ying was very satisfied.


    Qiao Ying said, "I hate it the most when people point their guns at me."


    It was as if Karina had been scared silly, frozen in ce with eyes wide and not making a sound, not even screaming.


    But the followers in the room drew their guns on Qiao Ying one after another.


    Qiao Ying casually sat down on the sofa, idly ying with the gun in her hand,zily saying, "I don''t feel that after healing your face you''d let me go, and stop pursuing Lin Cheng."


    "There''s a saying in Hua Country, a dog can''t stop eating shit."


    Qiao Ying said she wasn''t referring to Lin Cheng as the shit.


    It was like Karina hade to her senses. Taking a deep breath, she stared at Qiao Ying, squeezing the words out from between clenched teeth, "You''ve finally admitted that you were the one who ruined my face!"


    She was desperately suppressing the urge to hack Qiao Ying into ten thousand pieces on the spot.


    Qiao Ying''s tone was rxed, as if she had yed a little joke on her, directly admitting, "It was me."


    In her territory, in front of so many of her followers, admitting it outright, Karina didn''t know whether to praise her courage or call her stupid.


    Karina said, "You''re right, I won''t let you off."


    "Do you know how damned you are? Killing you thousands, tens of thousands of times still wouldn''t relieve my hatred."


    "You don''t have a choice. Your only chance of living is to heal my face, leave Lin Cheng, then beg me for mercy, and perhaps I may spare your worthless life."


    Qiao Yingughed.


    Karina said, "Do you even know what you''re saying?"


    But Qiao Ying said, "Do you know how many times I''ve let you off? If it wasn''t that your time of death hasn''te yet... Hmph!"


    Qiao Ying let out a coldugh.


    Relying on her greater numbers, Karina didn''t take Qiao Ying''s words seriously at all. "I''m in no mood to waste time with you."


    "Since you refuse to obediently cooperate and want to suffer a bit, I''ll fulfill your wish!"


    A malicious glint shed in Karina''s eyes. "Come!"


    Karina called people over. "I think that skinning your face, cutting out your tongue, chopping off your feet does not hinder you from healing my face."


    When Qin Hanyue mentioned Qiao Ying, K had thought he was jealous and hated her, sending people to capture Qiao Ying. But after hearing K''s two sentences of nonsense, Qin Hanyue questioned her on Qiao Ying''s whereabouts. K instead had a nk look on her face.


    Only then did Qin Hanyue realize they weren''t talking about the same thing at all.


    Right at this moment, Lin Cheng called. Seeing the caller ID on the phone, Qin Hanyue immediately headed for the door with phone in hand.


    Having finally gotten him toe here with much difficulty, no matter what K was unwilling to easily let Qin Hanyue leave.


    She charged forward to block Qin Hanyue without regard for her status.


    The scent of aromatherapy in the private room grew stronger and stronger. With K rushing over, it stirred up a wave of fragrance, making Qin Hanyue frown and immediately take a step aside.


    He nced at the aromatherapy quietly diffusing a dim fragrance from the corner.


    His body gradually felt somewhat hot and restless, a subtle, indescribable feeling faintly rising from his lower abdomen.


    Then he looked again at the flushed-face K blocking his way.


    Realizing what was going on, Qin Hanyue immediately felt a wave of revulsion. "Get lost!"


    K was frightened by Qin Hanyue''s gloomy expression but still refused to give up, even shamelessly saying outrageous words. "Mister Qin has already betrayed his girlfriend once, what''s the difference with one more time? In terms of looks or status, how am I inferior to that Qiao Yin who already has a fianc¨¦... Ah!"


    Before K could finish speaking, the man''s iron grip suddenly clutched her throat, instantly cutting off her words.


    Qin Hanyue''s face was so cold it seemed ice crystals would fall off. He looked coldly at the struggling-to-breathe K, this was the first time in his life he had sworn.


    And a particrly vulgar one at that. "Despicable."


    Such an extremely insulting word made K freeze up. The next moment, she was mercilessly flung to the ground by the man. His strides passed by her as he shoved the private room door open and strode out.


    The butler at the door and Qin Yan were startled by an ominous-looking Qin Hanyue.


    Qin Yan hurriedly caught up, "Third Young Master."


    Qin Hanyue tossed his phone to Qin Yan. "Answer it." His footsteps hastened.


    He himself took out a handkerchief from his pocket to wipe his hand, as if having touched something filthy earlier, making Qin Hanyue even more irritated internally.


    Qin Yan conveyed Lin Cheng''s words. "The one who took Miss Qiao away was Princess Karina''s people. Duke Lin has already gone to the pce to get her back."


    Qin Hanyue strode out of the hotel, throwing away the handkerchief into the trash can at the entrance. He bent down and got into the car.


    Qin Yan had just sat in the driver''s seat when he heard Qin Hanyue ask in a low voice, "How many minutes by car to the nearest hospital?"


    Qin Yan immediately turned to look at Qin Hanyue, discovering something seemed off with him. He was chugging a bottle of mineral water.


    Qin Yan quickly checked with the navigation system. "The nearest hospital takes around 45 minutes by car, under no traffic conditions."


    Only then did he ask, "Third Young Master, what''s wrong?"


    While starting up the car.


    "Done? It''s my turn now¡ª" Still caressing the gun muzzle with her fingertips, Qiao Ying looked at Karina. "I won''t heal your face, and I won''t let you off either. Begging me is useless too."


    Qiao Ying''s fearlessness in face of death made Karina feel it wasughable. Afterughing, she said, "Do you even know what you''re saying?"


    But Qiao Ying said, "Do you know how many times I''ve let you go? If it wasn''t that your time of death hasn''t arrived yet... Hmph!"


    Qiao Ying let out a cold humph.


    Relying on her greater numbers, Karina didn''t take Qiao Ying''s words seriously at all. "I''m in no mood to waste time with you."


    "Since you''re unwilling to obediently cooperate and want to suffer a bit, I''ll fulfill your wish!"


    There was a vicious glint shing in Karina''s eyes. "Come!"

 Chapter 393: Karina gets battered; Joe goes to the Bathroom

    <h4>Chapter 393</h4>


    The car air conditioner was already set very low, but Qin Yan''s hands were numb from the cold while Qin Hanyue in the back seat was like a fiery furnace.


    The man sat leaned against the seat with his eyes closed tightly, his jawline gradually tightening with his teeth clenched.


    The car sped along, the back window wide open, letting in gusts of cold wind that did nothing to suppress the rising heat Qin Hanyue felt inside. He forced himself to listen to the roar of traffic outside the window to distract himself.


    Meanwhile, K, left alone in the private room, btedly realized something was wrong with her body when she noticed the aroma in the corner.


    She finally understood what Qin Hanyue had meant when he called her "despicable."


    "It wasn''t me..."


    Feeling panicked and afraid from the unbearable heat in her body, K had her butler rush her to the hospital without wasting time figuring out who had left the incense.


    The private residence was far from the busy parts of the city, surrounded byndscaped gardens and this invible building clustered together.


    Other than this residence, there were no other buildings visible within hundreds of meters. It was a dark and windy night, perfectly silent.


    Just as Qiao Ying had said, even if she healed Karina''s face, Karina would not let her go, so this was the ce Karina had specifically chosen for Qiao Ying''s grave.


    Qiao Ying could not escape, and no one woulde to rescue her.


    No matter how loud she screamed, no one would hear.


    At this moment, those cries and pleas for help emerging from the depths of her soul seemed so helpless and hopeless.


    The usually arrogant Karina was finally so frightened her legs went soft.


    She watched as Qiao Ying slowly stepped over the corpses towards her and retreated back in fear. After just two steps back she tripped over a warm corpse.


    Karina fell back onto the body with a thud. She scrambled up in panic and stumbled back to the floor. Looking around, there were only the two living people left in the hall, with corpses strewn horizontally and vertically everywhere, spine-chilling. Karina shook violently. "Don''te any closer... Don''te..."


    His necktie was loosened, the top button of his shirt undone, revealing abnormal flushed skin beneath the open cor.


    His tightly set jawline was as sharp as a de.


    Qin Hanyue''s brow furrowed deeply, the veins in his temples pulsing as his hands clenched into fists in hisp without him realizing it.


    The very air around him seemed to crackle as if burning.


    Karina looked at Qiao Ying with a frightened demonic gaze. What had just happened exceeded what she could endure. She desperately wanted to flee but her body would not obey.


    "You can''t kill me. My father is the king, I am a princess. If you kill me, you won''t get away with your life either. Lin Cheng won''t be able to protect you. He would be implicated too, even his title stripped."


    The overpowering bloody smell tore at Karina''s nerves. Surrounded by corpses, she could barely speak coherently as she stammered threats, trying to scare off Qiao Ying.


    As Qiao Ying drew nearer, the images of her mercilessly killing people fully aroused the terror in Karina''s heart. She could not suppress an intense shriek of fear, bracing her hands on the floor to crawl away.


    But the bodies around her left no way to retreat.


    Karina, who always looked down on others, now sat terrified on the floor looking up at Qiao Ying who hade to stand in front of her.


    Qiao Ying stopped and crouched down before her.


    Qiao Ying''s closenesspletely shattered Karina''s psychological defenses.


    The girl''s red lips parted slightly as she spoke slowly, "Ripping off your face, cutting out your tongue, chopping off your legs - we''ll start with your legs so you can''t run."


    As she spoke, the muzzle of her gun was already pressed against Karina''s thigh.


    Karina''s whole body shuddered violently, then froze, not daring to move. She swallowed hard, eyes filled with terror.


    "You wouldn''t dare..."


    Bang!


    Before Karina could finish speaking, a bullet hole opened up in her thigh. Karina''s blood-curdling scream rang out as she clutched her leg and copsed to the ground, emitting screams from her throat that made one''s scalp tingle.


    Qiao Ying moved the muzzle down and fired again without mercy.


    This shot cut off Karina''s shrieks. She slumpedpletely limp to the ground, the pain leaving her unable to scream.


    Yet Qiao Ying remained expressionless, looking at her as if she were a corpse.


    She continued to move the muzzle down.


    This woman was insane. Her status as a princess meant nothing to her. She would probably dare to kill even Karina''s king father.


    She waspletely unafraid of the consequences of killing her, a princess.


    Whether she had the capability herself or was fearless relying on Lin Cheng, in any case, Karina was utterly terrified.


    So Karina began begging for her life.


    Shaking her head with tears in her eyes, but Karina had no idea the person before her was a cold-blooded killer.


    As long as she wanted to kill, Karina''s piteous pleading meant nothing, no matter how miserable or sincere.


    Just as Qiao Ying was about to pull the trigger to fire a third shot, her phone vibrated again in her pocket.


    She had no choice but to take the call first.


    It was Lin Cheng.


    Having finally contacted Qiao Ying, Lin Cheng breathed a sigh of relief. After confirming she was alright, Lin Cheng told her to hurry back right away.


    Qiao Ying saidnguidly, "Got it."


    Hearing her careless tone, Lin Cheng could only inform her further, "Mr Qin seems to have gotten into trouble."


    Qiao Ying raised an eyebrow, her tone not very good. "Seems?"


    Lin Cheng said, "K drugged him."


    Guessing the call was from Lin Cheng, Karina summoned her full strength and shouted, "Duke Lin, save me!"


    Her tearful cry in a trembling voice allowed one to imagine the terror she had experienced.


    Lin Cheng''s brow furrowed slightly and he pondered briefly before responding to Qiao Ying, "Please spare Ms. Karina''s life."


    Qiao Ying directly hung up the call and stood up.


    Thinking she had dodged death, Karina breathed a sigh of relief.


    The next second, she saw Qiao Ying raise her muzzle again.


    Before Karina could react, Qiao Ying left another bullet hole in her other thigh then turned and strode away.


    Qiao Ying mmed her foot on the gas. The car shot away like an arrow leaving the bowstring.


    After receiving Lin Cheng''s news, Qin Yan immediately informed Qin Hanyue, "Third Master, Ms. Qiao made contact. She''s rushing to the Duke''s manor."


    Qin Hanyue panted roughly, "...go back to the Duke''s manor."


    Qin Yan said "Yes" and immediately redirected their route from the hospital to the Duke''s manor.


    Qiao Ying drove the business sedan like a racing car, leaving only blurry afterimages in the streets.


    Turning an hour and a half long drive into just half an hour, Qiao Ying raced back into the castle grounds.


    Qin Hanyue arrived back at the castle first.


    Lin Cheng had already returned and was waiting there along with his private doctor. Seeing Qiao Ying''s return, her coat sttered with blood, Fourth Master rushed forward first.


    Lin Cheng was left behind. "Are you hurt?"


    He wanted to tell Qiao Ying about Qin Hanyue''s condition since his doctor could not handle it, but Qiao Ying swept past them like a gust of wind without replying, heading straight for the stairs.


    Fourth Master followed Qiao Ying upstairs.


    Lin Cheng waved the doctor away, "I won''t be needing your services anymore."


    Left locked outside the room, a nervous Qin Yan was soaked in sweat. Seeing Qiao Ying appear he looked as if he had just seen a life saver. He immediately walked forward to greet her, though his legs were still a bit soft from driving at top speed for the first time in his life. Grabbing the wall for support, he dragged his feet with an awkward gait and braced his waist.


    "Ms. Qiao, you''ve finally returned! Please hurry and save Third Master!"


    Seeing Qin Yan''s strange way of walking, Qiao Ying wondered about it.


    The drug shouldn''t have been that potent. Qin Hanyue''s endurance shouldn''t have been that weak. Qin Yan shouldn''t have sacrificed that much, right?


    No, it shouldn''t be that bad.


    A few strange thoughts shed through Qiao Ying''s mind but her footsteps never stopped. Actually she really wanted to pause to ask Qin Yan about it.


    The door wasn''t locked. It had been left specifically open for her.


    She went in, immediately locking it behind her before Fourth Master could follow her inside. Crossing the living room, she headed straight for the bathroom where the sound of running water wasing from.

 Chapter 394: Qiao Ying asked him: "Who am I"; Qin Hanyu: "... Little Ying"

    <h4>Chapter 394</h4>


    Clothes, suits and ties were scattered across the bedroom floor leading to the bathroom. This was unlike Qin Hanyue''s usually tidy behavior. It showed the speed he had entered the bathroom.


    Qiao Ying tore off the fake skin on her face and quickly came to the bathroom door, grabbing the handle and trying to turn it down.


    She found the door locked from inside.


    Qiao Ying helplessly knocked on the door, calling him: "Qin Hanyue."


    The sound of running water drowned out her movements. Qiao Ying knocked louder, raising her voice to shout: "Qin Hanyue, open the door."


    The person inside still did not respond.


    Qiao Ying was quite patient, telling him: "This medicine can''t be resolved just by flushing it with cold water or by yourself. If the effects are too strong without timely treatment, at best you''ll lose your fertility, at worst it can be fatal."


    "Open the door and let me see your condition."


    "You''re a grown man, what are you shy about with me? I won''t be your widow." When she had been in aa for most of the year, after waking up Qin Hanyue hadined to her that he had almost be a widower.


    Hearing Qiao Ying¡¯s voice through thest strand of reason, Qin Hanyue reached out and grabbed a towel.


    Qiao Ying was losing patience: "Open up or I''ll kick the door down!"


    Could he have fainted?


    Qiao Ying: "Qin Hanyue!"


    Not hesitating any longer, Qiao Ying prepared to kick down the door.


    Just then, the door unexpectedly opened from inside and a big hand reached out, grabbing Qiao Ying and pulling her into the bathroom.


    Qiao Ying was pulled into a hot embrace.


    Just as she was being held, Qiao Ying felt the surrounding air rapidly rising in temperature. The water on his skin was evaporating.


    Feeling something, Qiao Ying¡¯s ears turned red and she took a step back, as if to dodge something.


    But she couldn¡¯t move back half a step.


    His kisses fell haphazardly and eagerly.


    She managed to stab him in the waist with a silver needle, asking him teasingly, "Who am I?"


    His scorching breath sprayed her face.


    This medicine was pretty strong.


    In coarse panting, he called her: "...Little Ying."


    Qiao Ying¡¯s mouth raised satisfyingly at the corners.


    "You can still recognize me, looks like you¡¯re still a bit sober."


    "Should I knock you out first before needling you, or just go ahead?" The silver needle Qiao Ying held hadpletely entered his waist point.


    It relieved some of his torment, but far from enough.


    Qiao Ying gave him another needle, telling him: "Don¡¯t y dead."


    Qin Hanyue ignored her as if he could no longerprehend her words, possibly couldn¡¯t even hear clearly what she was saying.


    He blocked her words.


    This unsatisfying tease not only didn¡¯t alleviate things but made it worse, burning his heart and galldder, making him suffer unspeakably.


    His strength was a bit heavy, making Qiao Ying¡¯s waist hurt a little, but she didn¡¯t stop him.


    Her coat was pulled off and Qiao Ying still indulged him.


    Until he wanted to get close to her neck and Qiao Ying avoided him.


    Qin Hanyue bent down slightly, his big palm covering her buttocks, lifting her whole body up single-handedly.


    She was ced by him onto the sink.


    Qiao Ying looked up at him.


    Before she could see clearly, his breath approached again.


    She dealt with Qin Hanyue while carefully needling him, but couldn¡¯t breathe and had to turn her face away to evade him, while reaching for his acupoints to prepare the next needle.


    This was really difficult to handle!


    The size difference was too great. Qin Hanyue had always treated her gently before. She never imagined that the usually gentlemanly and mild Qin Hanyue would lose control like this and she would bepletely overwhelmed.


    Qiao Ying pondered knocking him unconscious to save time and effort.


    As Qiao Ying was about to pull out the first needle inserted in his waist, she made an effort to turn her head to see where the needle was ced.


    Not noticing that her delicate neck waspletely exposed.


    Just as she pinched the needle head -


    Her neck tingled strangely.


    Qiao Ying''s eyes unintentionally narrowed slightly, her expression seemingly resisting yet suffering, or possibly something else.


    She pushed him but without force.


    Even if she had used force, she couldn''t have pushed him away.


    Marks appeared on her neck.


    Qiao Ying put away the needle on his waist point, her fingers a little weak.


    Her ears were even redder.


    To tell the truth, she could use the word "covet" to describe her feelings for Qin Hanyue''s beauty. To put it bluntly, she really wanted to sleep with him.


    That night at the state banquet, when she had pressed Qin Hanyue onto the sofa, who knows what would have happened next if not for the inappropriate location.


    At this moment Qiao Ying was not entirely indifferent.


    Their rtionship could be more intimate at any time. Qiao Ying was not sentimental, she just didn''t expect it to happen when he was muddled by the medicine.


    Qiao Ying also removed the other two needles on him.


    Calling him, "Qin Hanyue."


    She looked down but could only see the man''s dark hair.


    Qiao Ying put away the silver needles casually to one side, reciprocating him.


    Her reciprocation was another kind of silent permission.


    On her way upstairs just now Qiao Ying had felt quite cold, while he had only cold water running in the bathroom. But now she didn''t feel cold at all.


    Qiao Ying said: "...Go to the bed."


    Kissing the corner of her mouth, Qin Hanyue lifted her up in her sitting position.


    Qiao Ying¡¯s slender legs hung on either side of his waist.


    Carrying her he strode out of the bathroom.


    Could he even hear what she was saying clearly?


    At the hospital,


    Lai En regretfully said: "With such arge dose, Qin Hanyue was actually still able to run back to Lin Cheng instead of taking advantage of the beauty before his eyes. Was it to protect K''s identity, or the greatness of true love?"


    Lai En clicked his tongue: "Such a good opportunity, yet he didn''t seize it."


    Just as the father and son were thinking of how to sabotage Qiao Ying and the others to disrupt their ns, Karina had taken away Qiao Ying, Qin Hanyue and Lin Cheng. Now Qin Hanyue and Lin Cheng were everywhere looking for them.


    This was an opportunity delivered to their door.


    The two set their sights on Qin Hanyue.


    They didn''t expect Qin Hanyue to have such self-restraint that he could remain unmoved despite the tempting situation.


    Lafeier asked: "No visible traces left behind, right?"


    Lai En said reassuringly: "Don''t worry, it can''t be traced back to us."

 Chapter 395: Qiao Ying after waking up, raging profanity; Qin Hanyu:" Thank you.

    <h4>Chapter 395</h4>


    In the room, only the light from the bathroom illuminated the darkness. Qin Hanyue rushed in so hurriedly that he did not turn on the lights. When Qiao Ying came in, she also forgot to turn them on.


    Only the area near the bathroom door had light. The bed was the furthest from the bathroom, so it was darker than any other part of the bedroom.


    The lighting was very suitable.


    As soon as Qiao Ying touched the bed, the man covered her body with his own.


    Receiving her permission, he did not restrain himself any longer.


    As their clothes were removed, their bodies only grew hotter.


    She looked calm, but the way she put her arms around his neck was a little tense, still somewhat nervous in her heart.


    "Why did you go eat with that woman?"


    "The great boss of the God''s Arms actually got drugged."


    "Did that woman take advantage of you? Did she fawn over you and get physically close? Don''t tell me she even kissed you?"


    What answered her were his increasingly heavy breaths.


    He could not reply to her, so her self-directed questions seemed like an attempt to calm her nerves. This unnatural behavior was somewhat out of line with her usual decisive and aloof attitude. If Qin Hanyue were clear-headed, he would definitelyugh and call her cute again.


    "What would you have done to save yourself if I hadn''t rushed back?"


    "That night at the state banquet after I left, how did you deal with it? Did you borrow the room''s bathroom to take a cold shower? Or..."


    Her lips were sealed by his. Qiao Ying''s arms that were around his neck slowly let go, and instead grabbed his strong, sturdy arms, but she grabbed hard muscle and bulging veins. Every muscle in his body was filled with power.


    Qiao Ying had astonishing endurance for pain, but with Qin Hanyue in this state, there was no way he could be gentle. His behavior was clearly not his usual self, which made Qiao Ying clench her brows fiercely...


    Qin Yan anxiously waited outside the door. He saw that nearly an hour had passed, yet no one had emerged. He inevitably grew worried about Qin Hanyue.


    With Miss Qiao''s medical skills, dispelling a drug like this shouldn''t take so long. Qin Yan paced back and forth anxiously.


    Taking this long without recovering, could Master endure it?


    He had heard that if relief was not timely for this kind of drug, it could affect fertility. Carelessness could lead to loss of a man''s vigor.


    Could it have already had an effect? Was Miss Qiao trying to salvage the situation?


    Qin Yan sucked in a breath of cold air in fright.


    What if Master could no longer perform and Miss Qiao didn''t want him anymore?


    What if the blow was too great and Master fell into dejection?


    The more Qin Yan thought about it, the more flustered he became. After oveing myriad difficulties and finally reaching a resolution, the result would be too tragic if Master could no longer function properly.


    No, he had to do something.


    Qin Yan pondered whether he should first knock on the door to check the situation, or find Lin Cheng to bring an elite medical team to assist.


    Check the situation first.


    What if the drug had already worn off and Master just felt embarrassed to show his face and needed time to regainposure?


    Better to be prudent and knock first.


    Qin Yan raised his hand, about to knock with his knuckles just one centimeter from the door, when he abruptly hit the brakes. In a split second, Qin Yan''s mind crackled as he suddenly thought of something.


    What drug...no, medicine did Master get dosed with?


    An aphrodisiac.


    Who was inside saving Master? Miss Qiao, Master''s girlfriend whom he had desperately pursued through thick and thin.


    A man and woman alone, under such fiery circumstances.


    Miss Qiao had been treating him for so long. Was there a possibility she was using unconventional methods? This seemed more conventional!


    Qin Yan''s hand shook and he immediately pulled it back.


    Then he hastily took a big step back, far from the door.


    Close call - if he had knocked, even without Master twisting off his head, he would have regretted his guts out.


    "Woof," Young Master Four looked at him.


    As if saying: Are you knocking or not? If not, I''ll knock.


    Qin Yan swallowed and regained hisposure. He coughed and said, "Let''s go, time for bed." He busily dragged Young Master Four away.


    Young Master Four refused to leave. Qin Yan kept tugging and pulling.


    They ran into Moon Shadow and Flowing Shadow returning.


    "Where''s Qiao Ying?" Moon Shadow asked him.


    "She''s with my Young Master in the room conducting proper business," Qin Yan smirked wickedly.


    Flowing Shadow: "Perfect timing to discuss things together."


    "No way." Qin Yan spread his arms wide topletely block the path.


    He thought: Discuss what together? This kind of thing can''t be done together!


    Flowing Shadow looked at him: "What are you doing?"


    Qin Yan: "You little brat really don''t understand anything, do you?"


    Flowing Shadow was baffled. Qin Yan calling him a little brat made him very unhappy, and he was itching to use his sack-sized mechanized fists.


    Moon Shadow took Flowing Shadow and left, "We''lle back tomorrow."


    Winter in country C was truly cold. It was raining and sleeting outside, with cold winds rattling the window panes.


    Qiao Ying felt like she was enveloped, invaded, engulfed and then melted by a fireball. Her mind grew unclear as well.


    It was freezing outside the window, but fiery passion burned inside the room.


    Qiao Ying''s blurry eyes met the man''s crimson gaze.


    The swaying tree shadows outside the window shook all night long. The windows rattled all night from the cold winds. Qiao Ying listened to the sounds all night long.


    Later in the night, the rain grew heavier, pounding the window panes with cracking sshes.


    Not until daybreak, with his words "Little Ying, I want to fill our home with children and grandchildren" ringing in her ears, did Qiao Ying finally experience silence.


    Early in the morning, Lin Cheng had the chef prepare nourishing soups and stews, but they hadn''t eaten a sip by noon.


    Lin Cheng understood, and had the restewed nourishing soup prepared again for dinner.


    But once cooked, still no one emerged at mealtime to drink it.


    The afternoon brought some sunshine, and by dusk, the sunset glowed magnificently.


    Qin Hanyue awoke and after a sluggish moment of realization, his first reaction was to turn and look next to him.


    Seeing Qiao Ying sleeping with her back to him, Qin Hanyue''s heart quivered. In that instant he was fully alert.


    Lin Cheng had the stew left to serve a bitter, saying they might get up for it. But Qin Yan hurriedly asked him for a doctor.


    Lin Cheng: "Is it Master Qin..."


    Qin Yan quickly rified: "It''s Miss Qiao."


    He cursed inwardly: Young Master is simply a beast!


    Recalling the bite marks and traces all over Qin Hanyue''s neck, Qin Yan couldn''t help thinking: If Young Master is in this state, Miss Qiao must have been ravaged horrifically!


    When Qin Hanyue awoke and saw Qiao Ying next to him, recallingst night brought a smile. He embraced her and kissed the back of her head, but the woman in his arms showed no reaction at all.


    He had assumed she was just sleeping too deeply from exhaustion.


    Eventually he realized she had lost consciousness.


    Qin Hanyue was badly frightened by Qiao Ying''s ghastly pale little face.


    Qiao Ying was unconscious in bed for a full day and night, running a fever until it finally receded the next morning.


    Upon waking, her first words to Qin Hanyue were: "Qin Hanyue, fuck you!"


    Hoarse voice, feeble tone, her entire body limp.


    In all their time knowing each other, this was the first time the usually polite and gentlemanly Qin Hanyue had been cursed at so crudely.


    Qin Hanyue was delighted inside but also felt guilty and remorseful. He bent down to nuzzle his face against hers and said, "Thank you."


    That one thank you reminded Qiao Ying that when he had mostly regained his senses in thetter half of the night, he hadid atop her again and again saying thank you, over ten times.


    Sincere gratitude and satisfaction from the heart.


    Yet for all his words, he had shown no mercy or restraint whatsoever.


    Qiao Ying: "Fuck your thanks."


    She was very resentful, with red rims around her eyes.


    Qin Hanyue smiled and indulged her: "It''s my mother who should be thanking you."


    Qin Hanyue''s mind had been unclear initially and he couldn''t recall what Qiao Ying had said to him earlier. But he knew that if she had been unwilling, he couldn''t have forced her.

 Chapter 396: Both are embarrassed; Both want to kill Qin Yan

    <h4>Chapter 396</h4>


    Qiao Ying''s throat was so dry that it even hurt to speak. Qin Hanyue fed her another cup of water before she finally felt a little better.


    Qiao Ying''s senses were abnormally keen. Every difort throughout her body was conveyed to her brain with exceptional rity.


    She could feel something unusual happening in parts of her body.


    She asked him, "Did you give me a bath?"


    Qin Hanyue: "Yeah."


    Qiao Ying''s elegant eyebrows furrowed slightly, her expression ambiguous.


    Qin Hanyue: "What''s wrong?"


    She looked a little off, and didn''t speak for a while. After some time, she finally asked, "Are you sure you washed me thoroughly?"


    It was a very casual question from her, but Qin Hanyue detected an unprecedented awkwardness in her tone.


    Seeing her somewhat stiff expression, he sessfully grasped her meaning. Qin Hanyue''s expression also became unnatural.


    His eyes darted around as he said, "I washed you thoroughly. That was...the medicine I applied on you." Qin Hanyue stole a nce at her.


    Qiao Ying turned her face calmly and silently towards the balcony, the ear exposed to Qin Hanyue''s view turning red. An unprecedented awkwardness arose between them. Qin Hanyue unconsciously twisted his fingers.


    The atmosphere turned silent for a while, and they both somehow felt a little embarrassed.


    Holding a cup of water, he lightly coughed and said, "Do you want more water? Or some food? You should eat something first to get some energy back. What do you want to eat? There''s porridge, stew, and..."


    Qiao Ying: "Pass me my needles."


    Qin Hanyue immediately responded, "Alright."


    Following her instructions, Qin Hanyue lifted the nket off her and passed her a needle. She couldn''t grasp it, even lifting her hand was difficult. Her whole body ached so much that it brought forth a plethora of profanity in Qiao Ying''s mind, but s, shecked the strength to curse out loud.


    At this moment, if Diamond J came to kill her, she could only lie there with a washed neck waiting to die, Qiao Ying thought.


    For an assassin topletely incapacitate herself for personal feelings and ce herself in danger was a big taboo.


    Qin Hanyue asked, "Do you want to get up?" preparing to help her up.


    "Or how else can I help?"


    Qiao Ying ignored him and justy in bed. She lifted her skirt to reveal her lower abdomen and started needling herself. Qin Hanyue looked at where she was needling and recalled something, guessing what she was doing.


    Contraception.


    Qin Hanyue vaguely remembered they had talked about rted matters after he had regained some senses. What had Qiao Ying said then?


    Qin Hanyue tried to recall what she had said, but when his thoughts went back, they were filled with indecent passionate scenes.


    He stole a nce at Qiao Ying''s waist, which he had grabbed and leftrge bruises on. Qin Hanyue''s adam''s apple bobbed silently.


    Before he could recall it, Qiao Ying suddenly said coldly, "Wasn''t it sofortable to not have to take any precautions or even wear a condom?"


    Qin Hanyue looked at her: "......"


    The question was somewhat embarrassing. Qin Hanyue didn''t dare make a sound.


    He remembered Qiao Ying had said she could contracept with a few needles without any harm to her body.


    Having a medically skilled girlfriend meant he didn''t need to take any precautions and she didn''t need to take hormonal contraceptives that damaged health. This was indeed...


    Facing Qiao Ying''s deep resentment, Qin Hanyue didn''t dare express the secret delight in his heart, and just remained silent to avoid angering her.


    When feeding her porridge, Qin Hanyue exined clearly to her why he had gone to the hotel to meet K and got drugged.


    Qiao Yingy in bed for another whole day and night before she could move around on the third day.


    Dragging her feet and struggling to even walk, Qiao Ying regretted making herself his antidote.


    Although the physique of this body was far inferior to her own, and Qin Hanyue had been drugged and was not in a normal state, plus he had been abstinent for so many years...anyway, she had been mentally prepared.


    But she never expected to be done to the point of fainting and getting a fever.


    She had started regretting halfway through the night. She should have needled him more first to dispel most of the drug''s effects before proceeding, Qiao Ying thought then.


    If she could have gotten her hands on needles then, she would have definitely needled him twice.


    The two days lying in bed,


    Qiao Ying regretted not knocking him out right from the start.


    Qin Hanyue found a high-necked sweater for Qiao Ying and picked out a full outfit, then carried it over to her.


    Sitting on the bed, Qiao Ying''s gaze slowly moved up from the high-necked sweater in his arms to Qin Hanyue''s neck.


    He was dressed in full suit and tie, with his shirt buttoned right to the top, revealing just half his neck above his cor. The marks were hard to fade, and Qiao Ying remembered clearly the process through which each of her bite marks on his neck was made. Her memories were very clear.


    Her actions also attracted Qin Hanyue''s gaze to her neck, though his look was not as tant as hers.


    But he was quickly red back by Qiao Ying.


    After changing, Qiao Ying went downstairs.


    Qin Yan was in the lobby ying ball with the fourth master when he saw Qiao Ying dressed modestly and walking from the elevator direction.


    Qin Yan reacted without thinking - he pretended not to see her and immediately ducked away.


    Qiao Ying was speechless. She had slept with Qin Hanyue, passed out with fever and gotten a doctor,in in bed for two to three days before getting up, and Lin Cheng and the rest all knew about it already. She didn''t feel shy or awkward to see anyone, so what was Qin Yan feeling awkward about?


    Qin Yan didn''t mean to avoid her either. He just didn''t know how to greet her properly. Themotion had been too loud, even a doctor had been called.


    Such matters were fine for Lin Cheng and the rest who weren''t too familiar to know about, just not someone as familiar as him, it would be too awkward.


    Also, Miss Qiao was younger than them, so this kind of thing...it was still better not to be the first to see her right after it happened.


    Shortly after, Qin Yan was called back by a phone call from Qin Hanyue to drive the car over.


    Qin Yan smiled awkwardly, trying his best to act natural, but the first words out of his mouth made him want to p himself a few times: "Miss Qiao, long time no see."


    What a great conversation starter.


    Qin Yan wanted to smash his head dead on the spot.


    A nasal grunt came from Qiao Ying''s chest cavity.


    Qin Yan''s calf twitched as he almost knelt down to Qiao Ying on the spot.


    Qin Hanyue wanted to drive the car over and run Qin Yan over to death.


    Qiao Ying was already in a terrible mood, and this Qin Yan just had to mention the elephant in the room and say "long time no see".


    What else couldn''t he have said?


    Qiao Ying said, "It has been quite a while since we met."


    Qin Yan felt her words were not spoken through gritted teeth, but through his bones. Damn scary.


    Qiao Ying''s cool gaze swept over Qin Hanyue before she strode out.


    Qin Hanyue who had suffered her cold stare wanted to p Qin Yan to death with one palm.


    Early in the morning, Lin Cheng had been summoned by the king to the pce.


    The pce was now filled with royal family members, all belonging to the king''s faction. These people were in no hurry to return home, determined not to relent until they forced Lin Cheng into some action.


    Facing greater pressure than ever before, Lin Cheng sat calmly in stark contrast to the ministers opposite him who spoke agitatedly with flushed faces.


    The choicesid out before Lin Cheng were:


    One, hand over Qiao Ying to be dealt with by Karina as she pleased.


    Two, marry Karina, inherit the throne, and protect Qiao Ying.


    These were the options they gave.


    Lin Cheng chose neither.


    A prince slightly older in age and great prestige stood up, "Duke Lin, if you cannot give poor Princess Karina and the entire royal family an exnation today, I''m afraid your dukedom will be difficult to keep."


    They were actually threatening Lin Cheng with his dukedom.

 Chapter 397: Lin Cheng: "I see who dares to cut my title"; Qiao Ying: "I want people"

    <h4>Chapter 397</h4>


    Faced with the threat to his title of Duke, Lin Cheng was calm and unperturbed. He gently stroked the cat''s back and slowly spoke to remind them: "Have you all forgotten how I obtained this title?"


    With Lin Cheng''s light words, the faces of everyone present changed slightly, and the Prince showed some shame on his face.


    How did Lin Cheng get his title? He was forcibly crowned.


    Back then, they had practically coerced the young Lin Cheng into this position, arranging Lin Cheng''s fate. Yet now they were talking about stripping away this title that they had forcibly given him.


    Wasn''t that like pping their own faces?


    It was trulyughable.


    They probably also felt embarrassed and fell silent. Either looking down elsewhere or exchanging nces, at a loss for words.


    Lin Cheng was good-tempered and didn''t embarrass them further. He said to them: "Are you finally willing to let me go?"


    "Don''t even mention stripping my title, even if I personallymitted a grave crime today, who would dare take it away?" Lin Cheng''s voice was light and unhurried, but it was like a hammer blow.


    Even with a smiling face, he did not lose his majesty.


    The Prince realized his mistake and felt ashamed, but stubbornly tried to justify himself: "Duke Lin, let''s not confuse matters. We will always be grateful for what Prince Lin has done for C Country, but I believe that if Prince Lin were here today, he would also handle things impartially and give everyone an exnation."


    "The world is in turmoil, indeed, even the greatest kindness is easily forgotten." Lin Cheng pulled his mouth, revealing a hint of sarcasm in his smile: "If you all really still remember my uncle''s kindness, I, Lin Cheng, would not be sitting here being tried by the three councils today."


    "Although you are of Hua Country bloodline, you have already obtained C Country nationality. C Country is your home."


    "You grew up in C Country since you were little. Surely your feelings for C Country can''t be outweighed by that woman?"


    "Are you really going to abandon us for a woman?"


    Mentioning Lin Cheng''s uncle reawakened the scarce conscience in everyone''s hearts. They tried to earnestly appeal to his emotions again.


    At this time, the King spoke: "Duke Lin, I can forgive Qiao Yin. You can also marry her."


    Everyone looked towards the King.


    The King continued: "After marrying Karina."


    This was the biggestpromise the King could make.


    The scene fell silent. No one raised any objections and all looked towards Lin Cheng, unexpectedly tacitly agreeing to this approach.


    Surely Lin Cheng would have no reason to refuse now, everyone thought, and praised the King and Karina for their magnanimity.


    Lin Cheng: "I will not marry Karina."


    Lin Cheng''s public defiancepletely angered everyone.


    It was clearly they who were ungrateful, yet it became Lin Cheng who was faithless.


    The King looked at Lin Cheng and solemnly asked: "Have you made up your mind?"


    Lin Cheng: "From beginning to end, I have always had the same answer."


    King: "Are you really determined to break with us?"


    Lin Cheng: "Does Your Majesty feel that I ampletely in the wrong?"


    Lin Cheng''s calm counter-question made the King seem toe to some decision. He slowly took a deep breath, the amiability on his facepletely gone, reced with the coldness of a monarch.


    He said: "Hand Qiao Yin over voluntarily. This is thest bit of face I will give Duke Lin and your uncle."


    Lin Cheng looked at the King and slightly shook his head.


    Lin Cheng''s public defiance angered the King.


    The King nodded slightly, as if to say you''ve got guts.


    Then he ruthlessly said: "Come--"


    "Since Duke Lin refuses to hand over the perpetrator who hurt Karina, I will personally send people to capture her. Let''s see if Duke Lin dares to stop it."


    Before Lin Cheng could speak, the butler hurried in at this time and whispered something to the King.


    The King first nced at Lin Cheng, then told the butler: "Bring them in."


    Lin Cheng vaguely guessed what was happening.


    Sure enough,


    The butler brought in Qiao Ying and Qin Hanyue.


    Everyone''s gaze inevitably turned to Qiao Ying. Except for Lin Cheng, no one looked at her kindly.


    Especially the King and Karina''s brothers, who wished they could avenge Karina on the spot.


    Facing the impending uncontroble situation, Lin Cheng felt helpless. He thought that if things got out of controlter, he should take the initiative to confess Qiao Ying''s true identity as Qin Hanyue, otherwise if Qiao Ying caused a scene, it would be difficult for him to bring her away safely.


    King: "Mr. Qin, you haven''t returned to Hua Country yet?"


    Qin Hanyue: "I was going to go back, but it seems Duke Lin has run into some trouble."


    Qin Hanyue''s words immediately shifted everyone''s gaze from Qiao Ying to him.


    What was the implication? That he came to back up Lin Cheng?


    King: "We have official business to handle. Mr. Qin, why don''t you wait in the next room and have some tea?"


    Qin Hanyue declined: "Duke Lin asked me toe, and I agreed, so I''ll stay here."


    Qin Hanyue''s words again shifted everyone''s gaze from him back to Lin Cheng.


    Lin Cheng: "???"


    Having witnessed how these two liked to frame their teammates, Lin Cheng could only feel speechless now.


    The King very much wanted to ask Lin Cheng what he meant by this.


    This was the royal family''s own matter, yet Lin Cheng had involved someone of Qin Hanyue''s status. Was he trying to confront them?


    Qiao Ying: "Stop staring. Where''s Karina?"


    Qiao Ying''s voice drew everyone''s attention back.


    King: "From your tone, you don''t seem to havee to confess your crimes."


    Qiao Ying had her hands in her coat pockets. "What crimes do I have to confess? With everyone watching, Karina held me at gunpoint and kidnapped me. I''vee to settle ounts with her."


    Her words sessfully aroused public outrage.


    She had beaten Karina until she was seriously injured and hospitalized, yet they hadn''t settled ounts with her. And she actually wanted to settle ounts with them!


    Karina''s brother banged the table and stood up: "My sister is lying in the hospital with serious injuries from you beating her, yet you actually have the nerve to settle ounts with us! You''ve got some nerve."


    "You also destroyed Karina''s face! You should be condemned to death."


    "If you weren''t Lin Cheng''s woman, I would have crippled both your legs right now to avenge my sister." One by one they revealed their ferocity, filled with righteous indignation.


    Qin Hanyue stood behind Qiao Ying. At 1.9 meters tall, he stood behind the 1.65 meters Qiao Ying like a mountain,pletely enveloping her within his range.


    The invisible protection made Karina''s brothers be more cautious, not immediately rushing up to Qiao Ying.


    Karina''s brothers were formidable.


    Qiao Ying was calm andposed. She said: "I only wanted to find Karina originally. But now, I''ve changed my mind."


    Everyone stared at her.

 Chapter 398: Joe Shadow’s Operation, Joe Shadow’s Menace

    <h4>Chapter 398</h4>


    Qiao Ying''s voice rang out loudly: ¡°I now have reason to suspect this is not a private grievance, but a conspiracy nned by you as father and daughter, and by your entire royal family collectively.¡±


    ¡°You,¡± she looked at the king, ¡°were responsible for luring Lin Cheng away. Lin Cheng can testify. Then someone was sent to capture me, with passersby and street surveince footage as evidence. Then Karina would carry out the execution. The gun Karina wanted to kill me with is still in my hand, which is physical evidence. I almost forgot, on the way here just now, I already saved the surveince footage from that vi to myputer.¡±


    ¡°In five minutes, I can make every citizen in C Country see the video of C Country''s princess holding a gun to my head and forcing me to leave my fianc¨¦. If I hadn''t escaped, were you nning to use me to threaten Lin Cheng or just kill me outright and forcibly put Lin Cheng on the throne?¡±


    ¡°I think now I not only need awyer, I also need to seek help from the embassy and my country.¡±


    The whole room was in an uproar. Qiao Ying''s maneuvering waspletely unexpected.


    With just a few short sentences, Qiao Ying had turned half the royal family into aplices, and the king''s crimes were all clearly stated.


    The king''s face turned ck.


    Members of the royal family angrily shouted in unison: ¡°Nonsense!¡±


    Qiao Ying suddenly thought of something fun to share with them: ¡°Aren¡¯t you choosing a sessor? This is a great way to test - escte the matter internationally and see which capable candidate can resolve it.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, in order to better select the most capable one, I will do my utmost. I''m acquainted with quite a few government departments and military units in Hua Country. I''ll give them a heads up and help C Country''s sessor selection process in my own way.¡±


    Qiao Ying was bluffing about not having connections, but Qin HanYue did.


    If Qin HanYue was determined to help Lin Cheng and Qiao Ying, with just a bit of maneuvering behind the scenes, Qiao Ying''s safety alone could easily escte into a dispute between the two countries.


    At this moment, the atmosphere in the grand conference hall became heavy and tense.


    Karina''s brother looked at Qin HanYue, anger in his heart but not daring to openly oppose Qin HanYue.


    Seeing Lin Cheng not saying a word, seemingly detached like an outsider, entirely acquiescing to Qiao Ying¡¯s actions, the king''s eyes turned cold.


    Then he let out a coldugh and looked at Qiao Ying, calm and unruffled. ¡°One person threatens an entire country, I¡¯m impressed you could think of that.¡±


    The king''s expression was cold, speaking slowly: ¡°Do you think I''d give you a chance to do any of that?¡±


    His eyes showed killing intent, not avoiding anyone.


    He wanted Lin Cheng to know he wouldn''t let Lin Cheng have his way, he couldn''t protect Qiao Ying.


    At the same time, he really did want to kill Qiao Ying.


    As for Qin HanYue, he didn¡¯t believe anything would really happen if Qin got involved. Their rtionship with Lin Cheng wasn¡¯t that deep after all.


    Today he was going to force Lin Cheng to yield.


    Qiao Ying smiled, ¡°I just love your eagerness to court death, it saves a lot of unnecessary talk.¡±


    Qiao Ying told them, ¡°If you can''t kill me now, I guarantee C Country will face an unprecedented financial crisis. C Country''s hidden nuclear weapons will also face sabotage of the dead hand system. C Country''s ssified military intelligence will be open secrets. If I can''t aplish that, I''ll cut off my head and let you kick it around like a ball, so feel free to try.¡±


    After a moment of silence in the spacious conference hall, scornfulughter began to ring out one after another. Karina¡¯s brothersughed out loud directly.


    One by one they looked at Qiao Ying as if she were a fool.


    They had been a little intimidated by Qiao Ying''s aura and Qin HanYue''s backing at first, but now they were certain that Qiao Ying was just a lowlymoner who only knew how to spout nonsense, living in her own fantasy world and unfamiliar with the ways of the world.


    She might even have delusional disorder.


    A young earl directly mocked, ¡°Duke Lin, your fianc¨¦e really is charming.


    Just then, the butler hurriedly led two people over.


    They were the king''s two assistants.


    ¡°There¡¯s trouble. LED screens hanging outside shopping malls, zas, and buildings across the entire western region are all ying the video of Princess Karina''s servant skinning a cat and falsely using Duke Lin''s fianc¨¦e. One assistant held aptop, speaking softly to the king.


    The other assistant also said, ¡°This video has already been seen by countless people, attracting widespread media attention and spreading wildly online. Tech staff are handling it.¡±


    They kept their voices low.


    Qiao Ying with her keen hearing could make out every word clearly.


    The other royal family members also sensed from the assistants'' nervous demeanors that something was wrong.


    At this moment, in bustling zas,rge shopping malls, below toweringndmark buildings, more and more people were congregating and taking out their phones to record as they stared at thoserge screens.


    Right now, half the country¡¯s citizens were enjoying watching their beautiful, elegant Princess Karina abuse her power, falsely use someone, be arrogant and rude.


    The king stared at theputer screen. Hearing the video had already been ying for ten minutes, the king frowned deeply, ¡°Forget handling it, cut off inte ess everywhere! Shut it down immediately! Find those media outlets and don¡¯t let them report on it.


    Spreading such disgraceful royal gossip, how could the royal family keep face?


    ¡°But cutting off inte across such arge area...¡±


    The king gritted his teeth and red at the assistant, ¡°Cut it off!¡±


    ¡°Yes sir.¡± The assistant immediately went to carry it out.


    The king''s fierce gaze swept to Qiao Ying, his face no longer calm, ¡°Just what are you trying to do?¡±


    Everyone followed his gaze to look at Qiao Ying, a bad premonition in their hearts.


    Qiao Ying''s eyes were innocent yet cold, ¡°Like you said, one person threatens an entire country - that was just a little appetizer. The next video will be even better, unless you make the whole country do permanent ckouts, otherwise these videos and your military''s ssified intel will travel down the inte lines, prating everywhere.¡±


    Her tone changed, light and carefree. She let out an ¡°ah¡± sound yfully and smiled, ¡°I can donate some candles to your country, environmentally friendly and low carbon~¡±


    The king''s fat face twisted in anger, the flesh shaking in chunks. He had no choice but to start believing Qiao Ying''s words might not bepletely fabricated.


    She might really be capable of what she imed.


    Even if exaggerated, she still had the ability to give them headaches. He had a headache right now.


    At this moment,works were cut across most of the western region. With no inte ess, it was a hassle in this information age.


    ¡°Just what is going on?¡± Seeing the king¡¯s expression, the royal family members asked in a mor.


    The king calmed himself, ¡°Go ahead, what do you want.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Can we have a proper conversation now?¡±

 Chapter 399: Qiao Ying opened a killing spree, Lin Cheng blocked Qiao Ying’s gun

    <h4>Chapter 399</h4>


    The king invited Qiao Ying and Qin Hanyue to sit down.


    After the atmosphere eased a little, he said, "You came today and caused such a bigmotion. What exactly do you want to do?"


    Qiao Ying: "The most urgent thing is to bring Karina in front of me and make her apologize to me in public.


    After she apologizes, it will be easier to talk about other things."


    Letting Karina keep her life was already giving Lin Cheng face. These people still dared to court death and try to settle ounts with her. Then let''s see if they have what it takes.


    Qiao Ying wanted to trample on the royal family''s dignity and challenge their authority. She wanted to let them know who they shouldn''t mess with.


    She also wanted them to experience what it felt like to be coerced, whether it was to avenge Lin Cheng or not. She just couldn''t stand their attitude.


    Karina''s brothers were furious and about to re up, but the king stopped them. Suppressing his own anger, the king said in a deep voice, "Karina is still in the hospital. She barely survived two days ago."


    His threatening gaze told Qiao Ying not to overstep her bounds recklessly.


    Qiao Ying: "I don''t like to repeat myself."


    The king stared sharply at Qiao Ying. After a moment, he said, "Duke Lin, I have something to say to Miss Qiao. The weather is nice today. Why don''t you take Mr. Qin to tour the new garden in the East Pce?"


    Lin Cheng: "The weather is cold. I''m a delicate cat who can only stay indoors. Let''s tour the garden another day."


    The king looked at Lin Cheng and said through gritted teeth, "You should all go. I want to talk to her alone. Is that okay?"


    With thingsing to this point, Lin Cheng had no choice but to ask Qiao Ying for her opinion.


    After receiving Qiao Ying''s nce, Lin Cheng stood up, "Then everyone, pleasee with me to the front hall." He also said to Qiao Ying, "I''ll be right outside. Call me if anythinges up."


    Then he led the group of people out of the conference room.


    After arriving at the front hall, they gradually learned that after Qiao Ying had spread the story of Karina''s maid being skinned like a cat and having dirty water poured on her far and wide, they unanimously condemned Lin Cheng for not considering the royal family''s reputation at all.


    Lin Cheng called Qin Hanyue over to the floor-to-ceiling window to avoid the crowd. He was also afraid that those unbridled people would say bad things about Qiao Ying in front of Qin Hanyue, thus angering him.


    At this moment, Lin Cheng didn''t know whether asking Qiao Ying for help this time was good or bad, but he could be sure that with Qiao Ying''s participation, everything would be settled quickly. Otherwise, enduring the pressure alone, he didn''t know how many years it would take to end.


    As long as no one died, it should be good, right?


    Qin Hanyue''s voice rang out, "The Duke is regretting this now?"


    Lin Cheng came to his senses and smiled slightly without answering him. Instead, he joked, "Mr. Qin turned out to be the biggest beneficiary of this coboration."


    Lin Cheng: "Surprised?"


    If he hadn''t guessed wrong, before this, the rtionship between Qin Hanyue and Qiao Ying hadn''t reached the final step. Thanks to Karina''s drug, the two of them finally made a breakthrough.


    Qin Hanyue shouldn''t harbor so much resentment towards him now, right?


    But Qin Hanyue said, "No, not at all."


    Lin Cheng was puzzled: "???"


    Lin Cheng seemed to realize something and chuckled, "I remember now. Mr. Qin is more traditional when ites to rtionships."


    Qin Hanyue: "We should have had a more beautiful first night."


    The two had a substantial rtionship, which was what Qin Hanyue had dreamed of, but he didn''t want to thank the damn drug.


    No one would want their first time with their beloved to happen under the control of medication, although the physical sensations were very clear. The memory was a little blurred and not very vivid.


    The process alsocked a lot of what he wanted.


    All he knew about their first time was that he was rough and uncontrolled. Anyway, it waspletely different from what he had expected.


    Qin Hanyue did feel regret.


    Of course, he didn''t dare to tell Qiao Ying about this regret.


    From Qiao Ying''s point of view, he was looking a gift horse in the mouth.


    That was asking for death.


    Qin Hanyue retorted, "Yes, the Duke only has cats and dogs forpany all day, so naturally he can''t understand these emotional matters."


    Lin Cheng: "..."


    Only two people were left in the huge conference room.


    The king dropped all pretense. His eyes were icy cold. Clearly he didn''t intend to negotiate amicably with Qiao Ying.


    "For Lin Cheng''s sake, I''ll give you one chance. Heal Karina''s face, persuade Lin Cheng to marry Karina, then you can go back to where you should be. I can forget you ever came to C Country, as long as Lin Cheng obediently inherits my position. I can let go of Karina''s injuries."


    In everyone''s eyes, the only reason Lin Cheng was unwilling to marry Karina, even refusing the throne, was because of this Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying had be a femme fatale in their eyes.


    Now the king regretted that he didn''t get rid of Qiao Ying at the beginning. Instead, he thought about pressuring Lin Cheng and ying the emotional card, which waspletely useless. It even led to Karina being so badly hurt.


    "If you don''t do as I say, don''t think about leaving here safely. Even your parents and loved ones won''t be spared."


    "Don''t count on Lin Cheng to save you. No one whoes today can help you!" The king looked vicious.


    Qiao Ying was still as indifferent as ever, "You and your stupid daughter both like courting death."


    The king mmed the table hard and flew into a rage. He stood up and angrily pointed at Qiao Ying, "You simply don''t know your ce!"


    "In all my years, you''re the first person to dare threaten me, in my country, on my turf, in front of my subjects. You really have admirable courage! Who do you think you are? Wanting my country''s princess to apologize to you, you really think your insignificant abilities can intimidate me?"


    "You are incurably stupid. In my eyes, you are just a jumping clown. I was negotiating with armies from other countries when your mother was still in your grandmother''s belly. You dare threaten me and threaten my whole country? Do you have the ability to turn the world upside down? Daydreamer! I don''t know what madness got into Lin Cheng to find a woman as stupid as you. I see he has also gone crazy to watch you make a fool of yourself with us. Let me tell you, not only do you not have the ability, even if you did, you won''t have the chance to carry it out!"


    The kingshed out angrily at Qiao Ying, jabbing his finger at her nose and cursing her viciously in one breath. It showed how much rage he had pent up all this time.


    Without waiting for Qiao Ying''s reaction, the king yelled outside, "Come in!"


    A squad of guards wielding firearms suddenly rushed in.


    The king pointed at Qiao Ying sitting there and ordered, "Seize her!"


    He said to Qiao Ying, "I think your initial proposal was good. Once you''re dead, those threats you spoke of will naturally cease to exist."


    "But rest assured, I won''t kill you now. I''ve decided to use you to control Lin Cheng. He has always been disobedient, so it''s time to teach him a lesson with this method."


    Facing the king''s angry tirade, Qiao Ying didn''t react at all. She just watched coldly as he raved himself to death.


    Qiao Ying was in a bad mood, with a sore waist and tired legs from riding in the car all the way here from Lin Cheng''s ducal residence. On the way here, she didn''t even give Qin Hanyue a nice look.


    Her hand rested on the ss on the table, slowly turning the cup. Dangerous aura emanated from her cold eyes.


    The old king didn''t know he was recklessly crashing into Qiao Ying''s muzzle, while shouting in a group of cannon fodder.


    When Qiao Ying''s body felt ufortable, once she resorted to violence, she often became unrestrained, easily slipping into a killing frenzy.


    The ss mmed onto the ground, followed immediately by the sound of gunshots.


    Hearing themotion, people in the front hall hurried to the conference room following the chaotic gunshots. Other guards in the pce also rushed in from all directions.


    Qin Hanyue reacted the fastest. The distance from the front hall to the conference room was quite far. By the time he arrived, the gunshots had stopped.


    Sporadic wailing came from inside.


    Qin Hanyue charged into the room.


    The pungent smell of blood lingered in the conference room. There were only a few live ones left on the ground. The scene was gruesome.


    Only two people were still standing.


    Qiao Ying held a gun in her hand, the muzzle pointed at the old king standing under the national g. The old king had already been frightened.


    Only now did he realize why Karina was so afraid at the hospital and kept saying this girl was not human but a devil incarnate.


    Such horrifying inhuman speed and skill...


    It turned out it wasn''t because Karina''s twenty-odd guards were useless, or that they didn''t fire their guns, let alone that Qiao Ying used some kind of scheme...


    Lin Cheng stood in front of the old king, blocking Qiao Ying''s muzzle.

 Chapter 400: Qiao Ying breaks handcuffs with One shot; Uncle Lin Cheng is coming

    <h4>Chapter 400</h4>


    The members of the royal family who had rushed to the scene were dumbfounded and horrified by the sight of corpses strewn about. They couldn''t believe that such a delicate and fragile young girl like Qiao Ying could possess such formidable strength, especially when she was still holding a gun and the only remaining guard was desperately struggling to escape from under her feet.


    Even their most skilled soldiers in the army couldn''tpare to her.


    Everyone crowded at the doorway, their expressions grave, not daring to make a sound.


    Apart from a few sons of the old king, no one dared to step forward to protect their sovereign. They were all afraid of being shot and could only pray that Lin Cheng would quickly calm Qiao Ying down and persuade her to put the gun down.


    The old king himself was somewhat disoriented, not due to the sight of the corpses and blood, but because of Qiao Ying''s skills. The old king, who had seen much of the world in his lifetime, had to admit that he wascking in knowledge.


    It wasn''t until Lin Cheng stood in front of him that the old king''s tense nerves were able to rx a little, and he swallowed his saliva before speaking, "...Duke Lin."


    Faced with this situation, Lin Cheng didn''t know what to do either.


    Because he knew very well that Qiao Ying wouldn''t listen to him. Even so, Lin Cheng still had to do something.


    Speaking in Mandarin, Lin Cheng said, "Xiao Yin, put the gun down first. Let''s talk. There''s no need to harm him. It will only lead to more losses. Don''t you have other things to do?" With everyone watching, if Qiao Ying were to injure the king, things would be really serious.


    Lin Cheng then turned to Qin Hanyue for help, saying, "Mr. Qin, don''t just stand there. Please lend a hand." Qin Hanyue remained indifferent and helpless, "Duke Lin, if you can''t persuade her, how can I?"


    When Qiao Ying showed no response to Lin Cheng, she tilted her head slightly and looked at the old king behind him, speaking in French, "Actually, I really dislike this image of mine."


    Her voice was calm, "Every time I have to use my hands and point the gun at your heads, only then will you believe that I am capable of killing."


    Despite the deaths of more than twenty Karina''s guards, this stubborn old man still couldn''t wise up and had to see it with his own eyes to feel fear.


    The old king could only express his inner anger through his eyes.


    Soon, arge group of guards arrived and within moments, the meeting hall was packed to the brim. The leading guard reprimanded Qiao Ying to put down her weapon. Qiao Ying instantly found herself outnumbered, and the old king regained his confidence and sense of security.


    The old king regained hisposure.


    Looking at Lin Cheng in front of him, the old king said, "Duke Lin, what crime is it when someonemits murder and attacks royal guards like this?"


    Lin Cheng slightly turned his head back and asked in response, "Didn''t you say you wanted to talk to Xiao Yin alone? Why did so many guards show up?"


    Lin Cheng''s defense of Qiao Ying displeased the crowd, who believed that he couldn''t distinguish between urgency and importance. At a time like this, instead of thinking about subduing the dangerous Qiao Ying, he even had the audacity to question the king.


    Regardless of the reasons, the fact remained that Qiao Ying had killed people and aimed a gun at the king. No excuse could absolve her of guilt.


    The old king said, "Duke Lin, at this point, I have nothing to consider anymore. She has killed so many royal guards and severely injured Karina. I will now arrest her in ordance with thew and sentence her to death."


    Without waiting for Lin Cheng to speak, the old king continued, "If Duke Lin wants to intervene, don''t me me for not showing mercy and arresting you together."


    Lin Cheng''s face turned slightly cold, caught between a rock and a hard ce. He whispered to Qiao Ying in a negotiating tone, "Can you put the gun down for now?"


    The king pushed Lin Cheng aside and took a step forward, deliberately exposing himself to Qiao Ying''s gun. He stood tall.


    "I want to see if you dare to pull the trigger."


    "There are thousands of guards in this pce, and outside the pce, there are elite armies. Let''s see how you can withstand that."


    Qiao Ying showed no sign of hesitation on her face. On the contrary, she remained calm and resolute. "If we''re all going to be sentenced to death, who else should I be afraid to kill?"


    She put her finger on the trigger.


    Is the king terrifying?


    She had killed people of equal status before.


    It was not difficult to find a code-named assassin from the shadows who had killed several high-ranking officials on the mission list.


    The old king''s face slightly changed, but he did not back down.


    Everyone, except Qin Hanyue, was too frightened to breathe.


    Lin Cheng took a step and once again stood in front of the old king. Qiao Ying was full of youthful vigor, and he was afraid she might act impulsively.


    He also worried that the guards might suddenly shoot at Qiao Ying.


    So he took a few steps forward, getting closer to Qiao Ying, to prevent the guards from shooting without any scruples. At this moment, if the old king publicly executed Qiao Ying, he wouldn''t have a valid reason to hold anyone responsible. If it weren''t for some reservations, the old king would most likely seize this opportunity to take Qiao Ying''s life.


    Qin Hanyue also took a few steps closer to Qiao Ying.


    The two of them positioned themselves in the middle, doing their best to block the guards'' guns.


    The situation reached a deadlock for a moment.


    Caught in the middle, Lin Cheng had no choice but to sacrifice himself. He said to the king, "Can I talk to you alone?"


    Lin Cheng intended to confess about Qiao Ying being Qin Hanyue''s girlfriend.


    Apart from that, he couldn''t think of any other way to ensure Qiao Ying''s safe departure after killing so many royal guards.


    The old king knew that Lin Cheng was ready topromise.


    It was a bitte for him topromise. The old king, who had been humiliated in public, felt dissatisfied and didn''t immediately leave with Lin Cheng.


    "Of course, you can." He nced at Qiao Ying. "But this person is really dangerous." He asked the guards next to him to bring a pair of handcuffs.


    "For safety''s sake, Duke Lin, it''s better to restrain her first before we talk." He held half of the handcuffs and handed them to Lin Cheng.


    Lin Cheng turned around and looked, his eyebrows slightly furrowed, but he didn''t take them.


    "If Duke Lin can''t bear to do it, my men can do it on your behalf." He gestured with the handcuffs.


    This was a lesson he was teaching Lin Cheng.


    Lin Cheng''s face turned slightly cold.


    In the next moment, a gunshot rang out, and the silver handcuffs in the old king''s hand were sted away, falling to the ground, rendered useless.


    The guards were shocked.


    Reacting quickly, they raised their guns and loaded their bullets.


    Everyone in the conference hall was startled, and after seeing the situation clearly, they looked at Qiao Ying with disbelief. This was beyond being brave; it was truly fearless.


    Lin Cheng turned to look at Qiao Ying, and finally, her calm face showed some expression¡ªa mix of astonishment and nervousness.


    The old king''s arm went numb, and his face turned pale and grim as he stared at Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying, under his gaze, slightly adjusted the position of her gun, aiming it at his head.


    The situation became uncontroble.


    Lin Cheng suppressed his voice and called out to her, "Qiao Ying."


    But it didn''t make Qiao Ying step back even half a step.


    At this moment, the butler appeared again, bringing someone with him, and said loudly, "Prince Lin is here."


    "Prince Lin?"


    "Prince Lin has returned?" Everyone turned their heads to look outside.


    Sure enough, they saw the long-lost familiar figure walking towards them, and everyone couldn''t help but exchange nces, their expressions bing intense.


    As the person approached, everyone awkwardly greeted him.


    "Prince Lin..." and they made way for him.


    "Prince Lin?" The old king looked at the person who walked in.


    Lin Cheng was surprised, "Uncle."


    Lin Cheng''s uncle nodded to the old king and Lin Cheng, then looked at the horrifying scene on the ground.


    Finally, he looked at Qiao Ying.


    He raised his hand, gesturing for Qiao Ying to put down the gun, his voice gentle and his tone kind, "Child, put the gun down first, don''t act impulsively. Let me handle this, I will talk to them." He spoke as ifforting a child.


    Qiao Ying nced at Lin Cheng''s uncle, then looked back at the old king.


    After a moment of thought, she raised her hand and urately fired several shots, knocking down the three gs above the old king''s head.


    "You..." Under the old king''s furious gaze, Qiao Ying forcefully mmed the gun on the table, coldly nced at the old king, put her hands in her pockets, and walked away without looking back.

 Chapter 401: Qiao Ying:" Clothes off faster than the dog "; Qin Han more cool

    <h4>Chapter 401</h4>


    Qiao Ying and Qin Hanyue came from the conference hall to the front hall.


    K appeared in front of them. Seeing Qin Hanyue, she hurried over.


    She seemed to be in a hurry. Lifting her skirt, she almost ran over in her high heels: "Mr. Qin..."


    Qin Hanyue frowned, feeling physically ufortable, but there was only one way forward.


    As K approached, the shy marks on Qin Hanyue''s neck made her freeze in ce, her whole body cold. She couldn''t believe it. Her first reaction was to look at Qiao Ying next to him, while Qiao Ying was wearing a turtleneck sweater, barely hiding anything.


    Could it be that they...


    Qin Hanyue didn''t stop and walked straight past her.


    "Mr. Qin..." K reached out to stop him.


    Qin Hanyue avoided her like a snake or scorpion, warning: "Don''t keep harming your whole family with your personal behavior."


    K was a little stunned, still not understanding why Qin Hanyue could cheat on his fianc¨¦e, yet treated her this way.


    This made the frustrated K fall into constant self-doubt.


    "Mr. Qin, it wasn''t me. That fragrance had nothing to do with me. I didn''t intend to do that."


    K caught up with Qin Hanyue and eagerly exined.


    She had only listened to the advice of some aristocraticdies while having afternoon tea. She was already unhappy and was easily instigated.


    If Qin Hanyue was really faithful to his fianc¨¦e, she would have given up. But he was with her friend''s fianc¨¦e. K felt disappointed in Qin Hanyue''s pretended affection, yet also hopeful and thirsty. So much so that she even discarded her dignity.


    If Qin Hanyue agreed, she would be willing to have a secret affair with him like Qiao Yin.


    "I did pretend to be my father to trick you, Mr. Qin, but I really didn''t intend to drug and do that. "


    "I do like you, Mr. Qin, but I won''t degrade myself to that extent. I just wanted to invite Mr. Qin to dinner."


    Qiao Ying sat down on a chair, found a morefortable sitting position, crossed one leg, and sat boldly. She reminded like she was watching a show: "He has a girlfriend."


    She looked at K, puzzled: "Why do the women in your royal family like to snatch other women''s men so much?"


    Qin Hanyue smiled again. It would make her jealous.


    It was fine if Qiao Ying didn''t say this.


    As if finding an outlet, K looked angrily at Qiao Ying. In her heart was disdain and contempt: "Aren''t you the same? Besides, you also have a fianc¨¦. "


    "Duke Lin loves you so much. Don''t you feel guilty at all? Aren''t you afraid of being discovered?" K gritted her teeth.


    Qiao Ying put her hands in her pockets and smiled: "You don''t look like you''re standing up for Mr. Qin''s girlfriend. You look jealous of me."


    K: "You..."


    Qiao Ying shrugged: "I didn''t want to either. I was also troubled. But Qin is so outstanding, handsome, and fit, I would feel unsatisfied if I didn''t sleep with him. "


    Qin Hanyueughed again.


    In the past, Qiao Ying would never have bothered to pay attention to the likes of Kara. But now she went on the offensive repeatedly for him. Qin Hanyue felt extremely smug and satisfied.


    Qiao Ying''s expression was nonchnt: "Seeing you so eager yet unable, I feel even more aplished."


    She nced at Qin Hanyue.


    Then said: "I''ve decided to sleep with him again tonight, right in my fiance Lin Cheng''s castle. After Lin Cheng falls asleep at night, I''ll sneak over quietly. That would be so thrilling."


    Qin Hanyue: "......"


    Although knowing that Qiao Ying was just trying to anger K, Qin Hanyue''s mind still inevitably rippled a little.


    Qiao Ying''s expression was casual: "Not only is Mr. Qin very capable and strong, his skills are great too. It''s a pity you won''t have a chance to experience it in your life. You can only fantasize."


    "Cough," Qin Hanyue lightly coughed into his fist. As a man listening to this, even he felt a little hot in the face. But the corners of his mouth were very honest and simply couldn''t be suppressed.


    Having received high education and learning all kinds of etiquette since childhood, K had never encountered such a scene before. Her face turned red and white, trembling with anger on both shoulders.


    Thinking of Qin Hanyue going to bed with such a shameless and promiscuous woman, K found it uneptable.


    "How can you say such words?"


    Qiao Ying''s lips lightly touched as she bluntly said: "What makes you, a wannabe think you''re any better? With a hook of Qin''s finger, you''d take your clothes off faster than a dog."


    K was left speechless by Qiao Ying''s crude but truthful words. Just then, Lin Cheng came out of the conference hall and walked towards them.


    "Aren''t you afraid I''ll tell Duke Lin right now?"


    K threatened.


    Qin Hanyue''s cold voice rang out: "You can try."


    But she was threatened by Qin Hanyue instead.


    Lin Cheng walked over, looked at the situation, and thought: I hope there''s no more trouble caused. It''s best we leave now.


    He greeted K, then told Qiao Ying: "Uncle said we should go back first."


    Qiao Ying got up and followed Lin Cheng.


    Qin Hanyue left K with: "Don''t disgust me anymore."


    After walking a few meters away, Qiao Ying looked back at K.


    Under K''s jealous gaze, she deliberately fell one step behind Lin Cheng, then turned around and boldly yet ambiguously pulled Qin Hanyue''s tie.


    As she retracted her hand, Qin Hanyue held her hand in response.


    So the two "cheated" openly in front of Lin Cheng for K to see.


    K''s eyes widened.


    Lin Cheng pretended to be blind and walked straight ahead. He imagined he must look glowing green in K''s eyes now.


    In the car,


    Lin Cheng asked, "Aren''t you afraid of exposing yourself to Agent J after causing such a big scene today?"


    Qiao Ying closed her eyes to rest: "Do you think I''m afraid of exposure? It''ll be good if I''m exposed. Seeing me, he''ll naturally panic. Panicking will reveal his ws. "


    Lin Cheng: "So certain? He''s been lurking in the royal family for so long. It doesn''t seem like he would act rashly."


    Qiao Ying pulled up the corners of her mouth: "If he''s not panicking, why did he drug Qin Hanyue?" It wasn''t K. Then it must be Agent J.


    Lin Cheng was a little surprised: "You said he was the one who put the drug?"


    Qiao Ying: "He should''ve wanted to confirm my identity and take the chance to create some trouble for us and disrupt our ns."


    Lin Cheng: "So K was used as a gun?"


    Qiao Ying: "Um."


    Lin Cheng looked at Qiao Ying with her eyes closed and little face up.


    Recalling the tense scene earlier, he voiced out his suspicions after thinking it through: "I still feel that you were not only teaching the king a lesson just now, but also forcing me."


    Seeing Qiao Ying''s mouth slightly upturned to reveal a smile.


    If she really wanted to make trouble, how could she let the old king off so easily.


    Lin Cheng conceded. He knew it. How could Qiao Ying possibly be the reckless type who relies on Qin Hanyue and disregards consequences.


    Such an intelligent and meticulous person could not possibly be stupid enough to kill in the king''s pce and threaten the king.


    And Qin Hanyue only cared to watch the show andpletely let Qiao Ying do as she pleased. He should''ve known then that they were acting, acting him, no, they were trying to frame him.


    Today, while teaching the king a lesson, she was more "forcing" him to make sacrifices.


    If not for his uncle''s appearance today, Lin Cheng would''ve had no choice but to sell himself - agreeing to inherit the throne, and possibly even agreeing to marry Karolina, in exchange for Qiao Ying to safely leave country C aftermitting a serious crime.


    Or confess Qiao Ying and Qin Hanyue''s rtionship, so Qin Hanyue coulde forward to protect Qiao Ying.


    And single again, Lin Cheng would be back to square one, still unable to escape the fate of being forced to marry Karolina.


    Once he agreed to inherit the throne, Ryan and his son, and the behind-the-scenes yers Agent J backing them, would not sit still.


    They would certainly desperately make a move.


    By then, Qiao Ying could directlye out to reap their heads.


    Lin Cheng stroked the cat in his arms, shook his head, andmented the cruelty of the world.


    Qiao Ying taught him with her eyes still closed: "There are assassins plotting for power. Can you say whether you as a duke have a responsibility to manage it or not?"


    Lin Cheng: "......"


    Lin Cheng didn''t want to speak and silently looked out the car window.


    After a long silence, he casually said: "You seem to know your nemesis well."


    Qiao Ying: "I''ve only known him for over 20 years."


    Lin Cheng looked at her: "???"


    The cat also looked at her.

 Chapter 402: Qin Hanyu: Don’t need needles, want her; Uncle Lin sends gifts

    <h4>Chapter 402</h4>


    The car had been on the road for not long when, in roughly the same stretch asst time, Qin Hanyue''s car ahead unexpectedly stopped.


    Lin Cheng rolled down his window and smiled perfunctorily at Qin Hanyue who hade to his car. He said, "Miss Qiao and I haven''t finished our chat yet, so no swapping."


    Qin Hanyue took a look at the gloating Lin Cheng, then bent down to look inside at Qiao Ying, who had her eyes closed and was ignoring him despite his attempt to swap cars. It was evidently her intention.


    Qiao Ying''s childish behavior of not letting him swap seats with Lin Cheng surprised Qin Hanyue a little and also made him somewhat uneasy. Of course, he also found this immature behavior rather adorable.


    Lin Cheng said, "It''s cold outside, don''t catch a chill. Hurry back into your car, Mr. Qin."


    Qin Hanyue looked at him for a moment but did not leave.


    Lin Cheng feigned innocence, "It''s not that I don''t want to swap, but I really dare not offend Miss Qiao. I''m afraid I might identally get sold off again." Having been duped by the two of them together, Lin Cheng spoke sarcastically and a little vengefully.


    Qin Hanyue''s tone was slightly cold, "Doesn''t the Duke fear that I would sell him off too?"


    Lin Cheng said, "From my observation, it seems Miss Qiao has the final say between you two." Qin Hanyue just obediently does as he is told.


    Seeing that he could not swap seats, Qin Hanyuepromised, "Could I hitch a ride in the front passenger seat? You don''t mind, do you?" He also dared not pour oil on the fire and upset Qiao Ying further.


    Lin Cheng heaved a slight sigh and went to open the car door.


    As he did so, he said, "I''d better not squeeze between you two. You''re a married couple, fight at the head of the bed and make up at the foot of it. Bickering one second, all lovey-dovey the next. In the end, I''m the one with low EQ who doesn''t understand anything."


    Qin Hanyue said, "What is the Duke saying... Thank you."


    Qin Hanyue seeded in getting into the car.


    Three minutester,


    he nced at Qiao Ying beside him, who still had her eyes closed, not knowing if she was resting or awake but ignoring him. He wanted to say something several times but stopped himself.


    Qiao Ying had already been unhappy with him. That woman who appeared just now had poured oil on the fire. Qin Hanyue was feeling apprehensive.


    Finally,


    "Ahem,"


    he tentatively gave a soft cough, breaking the silence himself, then leaned over and softly asked, "Still angry?"


    "......" Silence followed.


    Just when he had finally spoken up, Qiao Ying had shut him up again.


    Fortunately, Qin Hanyue soon found an opportunity when Qiao Ying suddenly shifted her position a little to adjust her sitting posture.


    "Are you ufortable? Let me massage you."


    Qin Hanyue immediately sprang into action, reaching into her coat to knead her waist over her clothes inside.


    Seeing that Qiao Ying did not reject him, Qin Hanyue heaved a sigh of relief.


    She suddenly spoke, "Any news from Yue Ying''s side?"


    Her tone betrayed no emotion.


    But at least she was willing to talk to him now.


    Qin Hanyue said, "The day before yesterday, at night, they looked for me. They are also rather anxious, so they wanted to discuss with us about selling off Lin Cheng."


    Yue Ying and Liu Ying were also of the opinion that sacrificing Lin Cheng and making use of his title was the fastest and most convenient method to lure out the Jack of Diamonds.


    Qin Hanyue observed Qiao Ying''s facial expressions and reactions closely, because she had still been delirious with fever the night before yesterday when this happened.


    He was afraid these words would "agitate" her and evoke bad memories.


    However, Qiao Ying did not react at all, nor did she pay him any mind.


    Seeing that she did not seem angry at him, Qin Hanyue asked again, "You''re not mad anymore?" He was diligent with his hands.


    Unexpectedly, Qiao Ying gave a cold snort. Her tone was hard as she said, "What do I have to be angry about? I agreed willingly, so if I get angry afterwards, wouldn''t I be silly?"


    Qin Hanyue''s head exploded in an instant - he had been too impatient. It was obvious that it wasn''t yet time to be asking this. He should have been more careful to appease her, pretend nothing had happened, avoid bringing up this topic, and then try again after at least ten days to half a month.


    Qin Hanyue was very self-aware, "It was your willing choice, but I was too thoughtless, so you should be angry at me."


    Whether the willing Qiao Ying had any reason to be angry afterwards, Qin Hanyue was very clear about it. In thetter half of the night, after he had fully regained his senses, Qiao Ying could not take it anymore and wanted to give him an injection. But Qin Hanyue had grabbed hold of her, first ying deaf and dumb, and when he could no longer keep it up, started coaxing and tempting her, insisting on no injections but wanting her instead.


    This led the usually civil-tongued Qiao Ying''s first sentence upon waking to be cursing him. Because he did deserve to be cursed.


    If Qiao Ying had the strength after waking up, even hitting him would not have been excessive.


    Qiao Ying said tly without opening her eyes, "At times like this, keep quiet and lower your presence to reduce the other party''s anger value - that''s the most effective method."


    Qin Hanyue said, "Got it."


    So Qin Hanyue did not speak again for the rest of the journey.


    When Qiao Ying returned to the castle, she went straight to bed.


    By the time she woke up again, it was already evening.


    Uncle Lin returned at this time.


    Qiao Ying went downstairs and happened to see Uncle Lining in from outside, holding a potted nt. He was dressed very fashionably and looked to be only in his forties, much younger than his actual age, the same as he appeared in the video.


    His light-colored eyes were identical to Lin Cheng''s, but had more warmth to them and looked more approachable.


    Looking at him, Qiao Ying felt like she was directly looking at Lin Cheng twenty to thirty yearster. They did not seem like uncle and nephew, but more like father and son.


    When Lin Cheng grows old, this is probably what he would look like.


    Lin Cheng had been waiting in the lobby. Seeing his uncle, he was very happy and strode forward to greet him, chatting with his uncle.


    "Why did you suddenlye back? Did the news of Karina kidnapping Xiao Yin and seriously injuring her reach you?" Lin Cheng asked.


    Uncle Lin put down the potted nt he was holding, reached out to stroke the cat in Lin Cheng''s arms, and asked with concern, "Xiao Yin wasn''t hurt, was she?"


    Lin Cheng said, "No, she''s fine. What about you? Did you have any trouble with the King?"


    Uncle Lin said reassuringly, "Don''t worry."


    The noise from upstairs attracted their attention. They looked up to see Qiao Ying and Qin Hanyueing down the stairs.


    "Uncle, this is Xiao Yin, and this is Qin Hanyue, my friend." Lin Cheng introduced them to his uncle.


    Uncle Lin looked at Qiao Ying with unconcealed delight. He warmly greeted the two of them, "Nice to meet you, I''m Lin Cheng''s uncle, Lin Guli."


    Lin Cheng had taken on his uncle''s surname and grew up with him since he was little.


    To Lin Cheng, his uncle was like his father.


    Qin Hanyue reached out to shake Lin Guli''s hand, "Qin Hanyue."


    He discreetly sized up the man, but did not feel Lin Cheng''s uncle resembled him at all, including what Qiao Ying had said about his way of speaking and tone.


    He also did not know why Qiao Ying would think so.


    "This is an orchid that I grew myself, a ''Ghost Orchid''. The name may not sound very nice, but it really is beautiful. It blooms very rarely. I had originally wanted to give you an orchid with a nicer sounding name, but when I heard that Karina was hospitalized with serious injuries, I knew this would be perfect for you."


    Uncle Lin gave the orchid he had brought from far away to Qiao Ying as a gift.


    "This is the nt in its best condition. I''m giving it to you as a little present and hope you''ll like it," Uncle Lin said sincerely.


    Qiao Ying took the flower and responded bluntly, "I only like expensive things."


    Qin Hanyue looked at her.


    Hearing this forthright reply, Uncle Lin paused briefly, as if reminded of something.


    He came to his senses and smiled as he replied, "As long as you like it, that''s good."


    Lin Cheng said, "This is my uncle''s favorite orchid variety."


    He had heard that his aunt had liked it too. That was probably why his uncle had taken a liking to it and grown it.


    Uncle Lin said, "This flower is delicate. If you find it troublesome or don''t know how to care for it, I can teach Lin Cheng to help you take care of it."


    Lin Cheng put down the cat and went to take the flower. "Leave it to me."

 Chapter 403: Qiao Ying: "Not dumped"; Qin Hanyue: "Always coax, always can coax good"

    <h4>Chapter 403</h4>


    At the dinner table, Uncle Lin took special care of Qiao Ying, asking the servants to move all the delicious food in front of Qiao Ying. He secretly took note of what Qiao Ying liked to eat. Worried that Qiao Ying might feel ufortable, he told Qiao Ying stories about Lin Cheng''s interesting things from when he was little to liven up the atmosphere.


    In Uncle Lin''s eyes, Qiao Ying was already his daughter-inw.


    "Lin Cheng told me you two met in Beijing and it was love at first sight. This kind of fate is so rare and precious."


    Uncle Lin was still very surprised. He had never imagined that his nephew, who only cared about cats and dogs, would one day unexpectedly find a girlfriend with such swift progress in their rtionship.


    Qin Hanyue was very unhappy about the story Lin Cheng made up that he and Qiao Ying met in Beijing and it was love at first sight.


    Because in reality, he had chased her across half the globe.


    Qiao Ying nodded.


    "Beijing is a nice ce. Are your parents in Beijing too?"


    Qiao Ying nodded slightly.


    "I''ve mostly been in Shanghai these past two years which isn''t too far. When it''s convenient someday, I''ll go visit your parents in Beijing."


    Seeing how much his uncle liked Qiao Ying, Lin Cheng inevitably felt a little worried. If his uncle found out the truth, he would surely be very disappointed.


    Noticing that Lin Cheng was neglecting his friend Qin Hanyue a bit, Uncle Lin started taking care of his friend as well.


    Chatting casually: "I remember Mr. Qin is a couple years older than Lin Cheng. Are you married yet? Or are you in a blossoming romance?"


    Qin Hanyue: "Soon."


    Uncle Linughed and said, "Congrattions then. I can see Mr. Qin and his lover are very affectionate."


    The marks on Qin Hanyue''s neck were too eye-catching. Uncle Lin had noticed them already when he first came downstairs.


    Uncle Lin still didn''t know when Qin Hanyue had arrived in Country C, so he assumed Qin Hanyue had just left his girlfriend toe here.


    Qiao Ying chimed in, "Wasn''t Mr. Qin just arguing with his partner on the phone, and it was quite a big fight. He didn''t get dumped, did he?"


    Qiao Ying''s blunt words left even Uncle Lin confused.


    Lin Cheng closed his eyes and sighed helplessly.


    He could only pray that his uncle was tired from traveling and his mood couldn''t handle such ups and downs. He hoped the two could show some kindness and restrain themselves a little.


    Please don''t mess with him and his uncle right now!


    Hearing Qiao Ying''s "didn''t get dumped", Qin Hanyue felt a little panicked. He looked at Qiao Ying sitting across from Lin Cheng and although his gaze was gentle, he controlled his tone very well: "Of course not. There was no fight, I just upset her. I will apologize and admit my mistake to her..."


    Before Qin Hanyue could finish, Qiao Ying interrupted and asked, "What did Mr. Qin do?"


    Qin Hanyue looked at Qiao Ying, thought for a moment, and told her the mistake he made: "I only thought about myself without considering her."


    He spoke euphemistically, but Qiao Ying understood.


    From Lin Cheng''s stiff reaction, it seemed he also understood.


    Qiao Ying: "..."


    Qin Hanyue: "She''s not good at expressing emotions, but I know she loves me very much. I will coax her back. Thank you for your concern, Miss Qiao."


    Uncle Lin was a bit surprised. He had thought Qin Hanyue was an aloof and taciturn type, but it turns out he was quite talkative.


    Lin Cheng wanted to say: Can we not do this apology privately?


    Qiao Ying spoke again: "Are you sure you can coax her back?"


    Qin Hanyue''s attitude was sincere as he told her, "I''ll keep coaxing her, I''m bound to coax her back eventually. She very rarely gets angry at me, this is the first time."


    Before Qin Hanyue could finish, Qiao Ying bluntly said, "I wish you good luck."


    Qin Hanyue: "I''ll take Miss Qiao''s blessing."


    At this time, Uncle Lin came out to ease the atmosphere: "It''s normal for little quarrels between lovers. Moreover, Mr. Qin is so outstanding and reflective, he''s sure to earn forgiveness."


    Qin Hanyue: "Thank you."


    Uncle Lin: "It is I who should be thanking Mr. Qin. I''m very grateful that Mr. Qin could apany Lin Cheng here today."


    Qin Hanyue: "Just a small thing."


    Uncle Lin: "Lin Cheng has had few friends since he was little. I''m very gratified that he could befriend such an outstanding person like Mr. Qin."


    Qin Hanyue: "Duke Lin is also outstanding."


    After the meal, the uncle and nephew sat together reminiscing and talking.


    "If you don''t want to stay here, you can return home to apany Little Yin too. These years have been tiring for you." Uncle Lin said to Lin Cheng with an apologetic and remorseful look and tone.


    It seemed the uncle and nephew had some issue between them.


    Lin Cheng: "Would the royal family let me leave?"


    Lin Guli resolutely said: "As long as you want to, even if we be sworn enemies, I will still take you away."


    From their conversation, one could guess that it wasn''t just an issue between the uncle and nephew, but also some unknown matter between them and the royal family.


    Lin Cheng shook his head slightly and smiled, "I''ve grown up here since I was little so it''s impossible not to have feelings. I''ve also gotten used to it here. If possible, I''d still like to stay. I don''t want to adapt to a new environment. Please don''t worry about me."


    "My aunt''s family is in power at home now. I don''t want the family assets and I don''t want to disrupt the peace at home."


    Uncle Lin: "You''ll be aggrieved if you worry so much."


    Lin Cheng smiled, "I cherish everything here, and at the same time, I can also leave it all behind without hesitation. So don''t worry, I won''t be aggrieved. As long as I don''t want to, I can withdraw at any time."


    Uncle Lin: "If you n to stay here, what about Little Yin? Will she be willing to apany you here in the future? Her personality really isn''t suited to dealing with the royal family."


    Lin Cheng evasively replied, "I can protect her well."


    Looking at the sensible Lin Cheng, Uncle Lin''s eyes grew a little moist. After a long pause, he remorsefully said, "Uncle has wronged you."


    "You don''t need to feel you''ve wronged me. I''ve never felt mistreated. I''ve always been doing very well. It''s Uncle you..." Lin Cheng looked at his uncle with some sadness, as he had aged quite a bit.


    After thinking for a bit, he told him the result: "Little Yin was unable to find Nuan Nuan''s DNA in any gene database."


    The world was so vast. Trying to find someone in the sea of people was like trying to seize the moon from the heavens without the slightest clue or direction. One couldn''t even ascertain if the person was still alive while blindly searching like this.


    Yet Lin Guli had tirelessly searched for over twenty years already.


    And he had never wavered in the thought of giving up even once.


    The ending was already very clear and obvious. Even if Lin Guli kept searching for a few more decades until his death, he still wouldn''t find her.


    He didn''t even know what she looked like. Even if she appeared before him and brushed past him, he wouldn''t recognize her.


    Yet for the sake of that nearly impossible "brush past", Lin Guli had persisted.


    Even if they passed by without recognition, as long as he could get a little closer to her, saw her, knew what she looked like, Lin Guli would die without regrets.


    From the moment Lin Guli upromisingly gave up everything for her, including Lin Cheng, Lin Cheng knew he was already prepared to die on the road searching for her.


    He would keep searching until the day he could search no more, which was until the veryst moment of his life.


    So Lin Cheng never tried to persuade him otherwise.


    Even when he encountered all kinds of dangers while searching for her.


    Lin Guli smiled, "It''s fine. I knew this would be the result all along." But his smile was a little forced and bitter.


    Lin Guli quickly collected himself.


    "When do you n to host your engagement banquet with Little Yin? Will it be back home in Huaguo or here?"


    Lin Cheng: "No rush. I''ll discuss it with Little Yin."


    "Discuss it properly. Don''t wrong the girl. Alright, go rest. Don''t keep Little Yin waiting too long." Uncle Lin patted his nephew on the shoulder.


    Lin Cheng awkwardly said, "Little Yin and I haven''t progressed to that point yet."


    Uncle Linughed encouragingly, "Then keep at it."


    Lin Cheng: "Mm..."


    Suddenly recalling something, Uncle Lin asked, "Does Little Yin not like Mr. Qin? You two don''t seem to get along. Is there some conflict between you?"


    Lin Cheng sneered to himself: Doesn''t like him? She likes him to death~


    Lin Cheng: "Maybe it''s because Little Yin feels indignant on behalf of Mr. Qin''s girlfriend as a fellow woman, so her words had some thorns."


    Uncle Lin: "Then you have to mediate between them. Your fianc¨¦e is great and your friend is great too."


    Lin Cheng verbally agreed: "Mm."


    Mediate? Does he need to?


    Qiao Ying apanied Fourth Master on a stroll to aid digestion. After circling around the first floor, they returned to the great hall and saw Uncle Lin sitting on the sofa in the distance.


    The pot of orchid she had forgotten to put away was on the table.


    At the moment, Uncle Lin was wholly focused on watering the orchid, with nutrition solution diluted in the water. His attention waspletely on the orchid as he checked its condition, not noticing Qiao Ying''s presence at all.


    One loved cats and dogs like his own life.


    The other loved flowers and nts.


    This uncle and nephew were really alike.


    The real-life Uncle Lin still seemed a little different from the video. He was surrounded by a lingering aura of incurable grief, especially now spacing out while gazing at the orchid. That feeling of inner anguish was even more evident.


    No matter if it was in the video or in real life, there was always a warm smile on his face. But now, with the smile gone, his entire being radiated a kind of lonely and deste solitude.


    When a person devotes too much energy to things, most of it, beyond the small part that is true fondness, is an emotional, spiritual, and sentimental reliance, from a psychological perspective.


    It''s not hard to see that the reason Lin Cheng raised so many cats and dogs in his castle was because he was too lonely and bored. Lin Gu Li was currently the only rtively close person besides the butler and servants that had appeared by Lin Cheng''s side.


    What about Lin Gu Li?


    Young Master Lin called out, and Lin Gu Li noticed them.

 Chapter 404: Uncle Lin: "I’m looking for my wife and daughter"; Qiao Ying: "Lost"

    <h4>Chapter 404</h4>


    Qiao Ying was not about to go up and say hello, intending to go straight upstairs to take a shower and sleep, but Lin Guli smiled at her.


    His smile was very real, not at all fake, mysteriously able to soothe people''s hearts, making people want to get close, and giving people a sense of security, dispelling the gloom that had been shrouding her, leaving only warmth.


    There was a kind of gentleness and stability deposited by the years about him.


    The Fourth Master had already run over, trusting him to raise his neck to Lin Guli. Lin Guli smiled and scratched the Fourth Master''s neck.


    He said, "You''ve grown so big now. I''ve only seen you on video before."


    "Woof,"


    Qiao Ying still had no intention of going over. Although this older guy was very handsome and had an infectious smile, and seemed to have a lot of stories, in short he was quite charming, and she felt goodwill towards him by association with Lin Cheng.


    But she and Lin Cheng were not real sweethearts after all.


    She was cold by nature, and was not very polite.


    The Fourth Master called to her, and Lin Guli also looked at her.


    Only then did Qiao Ying go over.


    The Fourth Master immediately abandoned Lin Guli and threw itself into her arms.


    Lin Guli said, "It really likes you."


    He looked at Qiao Ying the same way he looked at Lin Cheng.


    Qiao Ying responded, "I''m its owner."


    Lin Guli was surprised. "Lin Cheng gave you Sack?" This was the first time Lin Cheng had ever given away one of his cats or dogs to someone.


    A fine, misty rain was falling outside, and the castle was spacious and quiet.


    Qiao Ying sat on the sofa, listening boredly as Lin Guli talked about things concerning Lin Cheng. The stories were very boring, but the storyteller had a nice voice that easily attracted people''s attention.


    It was also soporific.


    That was the only reason Qiao Ying stayed to listen to the stories.


    The Fourth Master listened more attentively than she did.


    "When Lin Cheng was eight years old, I gave him a cat as a birthday present, a white Maine Coon cat. "


    "That was his first pet, and also his first friend and ymate. The butler said he was so happy when he got the gift."


    "He really liked it and cherished it. He would carry the cat around with him everywhere, eating and sleeping together, and even secretly put the cat in his schoolbag to sneak it to school." Lin Guli couldn''t help smiling at the memory of Lin Cheng''s adorable behavior.


    "He took very good care of it, but the winters here are just too cold. The cat still got sick, and he cried so hard about it on the phone."


    "Because it was him who had taken the cat outside and made it sick, the butler told me, he cried for days while the cat was ill."


    Qiao Ying listened with one ear and let it go out the other, as Qin Hanyue had sent her a message asking where she was.


    Looking at the message, Qiao Ying deliberately didn''t reply, leaving him hanging.


    "Don''t let his cool manner now fool you. He was not strong when he was little, he was a crybaby, just like a little girl."


    "Luckily he was so lovable since he was little. Otherwise, with his temperament, he would definitely have been bullied in school."


    "He was actually bullied quite a lot, but he neverined about it. He wouldn''t tell the butler or me when asked."


    "I know he was just being sensible and didn''t want me to worry."


    "He had a really cute personality when he was little. He believed in harmony above all, and could generously forgive even those who bullied him, making peace and letting bygones be bygones, never holding a grudge."


    "As he grew up, his personality changed bit by bit. He became strong, but not as cheerful and happy-go-lucky as when he was little." Lin Guli looked at the orchid in front of him, sinking into deep self-reproach.


    "He also didn''t make friends or interact with people, just kept some cats and dogs, and spent all day alone at home."


    "I was very worried about him, worried he would have psychological issues."


    He raised his eyes to look at Qiao Ying, and said with a smile, "I''m really delighted that he''s found a girl he likes. Now there will finally be someone to apany him. And he has made a friend too."


    Lin Guli said, "I''m very grateful to you and Mr. Qin."


    Qiao Ying''s fine brows raised slightly. She thought: What a pity. The fianc¨¦e is fake, and the friend is fake too.


    Qiao Ying casually asked, "What about his parents?"


    Lin Guli looked at her again, hesitating, "He hasn''t told you?"


    Clearly not.


    Lin Guli was silent for a moment, and told her, "Not long after he was born, his parents were killed in an ident, so I brought him here."


    Qiao Ying understood. At dinner she had learned that Lin Cheng''s family was in Huaguo, especially in Modu, with power and influenceparable to the Huo family in Jingcheng. It was normal for people to die in the cutthroat world of business. No wonder Lin Guli never mentioned Lin Cheng''s parents.


    Qiao Ying didn''t have any reaction at all, not disying even a shred of pity for Lin Cheng''s tragic fate, not giving Lin Guli time to think much of it.


    Qiao Ying asked again, "What about you?"


    Although she hadn''t been listening very carefully, she had caught the gist that in Lin Guli''s third-person narrative about Lin Cheng, he only talked about cats, dogs, butlers and servants.


    Not only were Lin Cheng''s parents never mentioned, but neither was Lin Guli himself. It seemed like Lin Guli had not lived together with Lin Cheng, and that the huge castle had only housed little Lin Cheng and a bunch of butlers and servants.


    Lin Guli didn''t seem to be away because he was busy and had to leave early ande homete. Rather, it was as if he had not been in C Country at all with Lin Cheng, and Qiao Ying had thought he had only returned to Huaguo thesest couple years.


    Seeing how close uncle and nephew were, like father and son, it turned out that Lin Guli had brought Lin Cheng from Huaguo to C Country, only to abandon him.


    Qiao Ying couldn''t think of any huge reason this uncle who doted on his nephew so much would just abandon Lin Cheng.


    If he really hadn''t been in C Country all this time, how could the royal family who esteemed him so highly have allowed it?


    What could have made Lin Guli abandon Lin Cheng, abandon C Country, abandon everything he had here?


    "If he resented me, I could feel a little better, but he never has..." Lin Guli shook his head slightly.


    "Thest time I returned to C Country was five years ago."


    He lifted his head slightly, his moist eyes taking in everything in the castle.


    Seeing how distressed he was, Qiao Ying asked again, "Your matter is still not resolved?"


    Lin Guli shook his head.


    Qiao Ying asked, "What matter is so difficult to deal with?"


    A prince, a duke, and the Lin family still had considerable power in Huaguo. Yet there was still an unresolved matter that had dragged on for so many years?


    Lin Guli looked at her, bitter inside, yet unreservedly told her, "I''m looking for my wife and daughter who disappeared without a trace."


    Qiao Ying raised her eyebrows. So he was the sentimental sort. No wonder.


    She couldn''t help asking, "You lost both of them?"


    Recalling the DNA sample Lin Cheng had given her some days ago, it turned out it was to help his uncle find his family.


    Lin Guli nodded.


    Qiao Ying said, "Are you sure they''re lost and didn''t just abandon you?"


    Lin Guli looked at her, "... "


    Blinking his moist eyes, paired with her expressionless face and tone as she asked, Lin Guli, who had just been grieving, inexplicablyughed.


    The mixture of sorrow and joy made his heart even more bitter.


    If only they had abandoned him, at least there was a high probability they were still alive and well.


    "If they med me, I could feel a little better, but he never has..." Lin Guli shook his head slightly.


    "Thest time I returned to C Country was five years ago."


    He lifted his head slightly, his moist eyes taking in everything in the castle.


    Seeing how distressed he was, Qiao Ying asked again, "Your matter is still not resolved?"


    Lin Guli shook his head.


    Qiao Ying asked, "What matter is so difficult to deal with?"


    A prince, a duke, and the Lin family still had considerable power in Huaguo. Yet there was still an unresolved matter that had dragged on for so many years?


    Lin Guli looked at her, bitter inside, yet unreservedly told her: "I''m looking for my wife and daughter who disappeared without a trace."


    Qiao Ying raised her eyebrows. So he was the sentimental sort. No wonder.


    She couldn''t help asking, "You lost both of them?"


    Recalling the DNA sample Lin Cheng had given her some days ago, it turned out it was to help his uncle find his family.


    Lin Guli nodded.


    Qiao Ying said, "Are you sure they''re lost and didn''t just abandon you?"


    Lin Guli looked at her, "... "


    Blinking his moist eyes, paired with her expressionless face and tone as she asked, Lin Guli, who had just been grieving, inexplicablyughed.


    The mixture of sorrow and joy made his heart even more bitter.


    If only they had abandoned him, at least there was a high probability they were still alive and well.

 Chapter 405: You are like my wife; Qiao Ying: I will love Lin Cheng

    <h4>Chapter 405</h4>


    Lin Guli: "My daughter, she was stolen away, just after she was born. My wife..." Lin Guli gently shook his head.


    He lightly touched the leaves of the orchid with his fingertips, the slender leaves swayed silently as they moved.


    Shaking his head, what does that mean? She shouldn''t have died, otherwise Lin Guli wouldn''t say he was looking for his wife and daughter.


    But after so many years, it''s hard to say whether she is still alive or not. Otherwise, with the power of the uncle and nephew of Lin Guli''s and Lin Cheng''s parents'' families, how could it be so difficult to find them.


    Qiao Ying rarely showed greatpassion: "Lin Cheng only gave me one set of DNA, isn''t there another set?"


    Lin Guli: "I don''t have my wife''s."


    He added: "Any information."


    Qiao Ying: "Photos?"


    Lin Guli shook his head again, there were none.


    He stared nkly at the orchid in front of him.


    Qiao Ying asked the question, which was rare for her: "Name?"


    This time Lin Guli didn''t shake his head or speak, he just stopped reacting. It looked like he probably didn''t know that either.


    With such deep feelings, and they had a child together, yet he didn''t even know her name, this kind of situation was truly rare and special.


    Qiao Ying thought: So mysterious, could it be rted to her upation, is she an assassin? Considering everything, thetter seems more likely.


    The woman of a distinguished prince would naturally not be ordinary.


    Lin Guli adjusted his mood by himself, bitterlyughing: "You might not believe it, but I''ve only seen my wife a few times."


    Qiao Ying: "I thought it was a one night stand."


    Lin Guliughed in spite of himself. He raised his hand and pretended to pinch his temple.


    He took the chance to wipe away the wetness in the corners of his eyes, and then looked at Qiao Ying.


    He said longingly: "My wife was also very straightforward, frank, and often able to astonish people. asionally she was even a little mischievous."


    Qiao Ying looked at him with raised eyebrows.


    "You two are very simr in personality and way of speaking. You make me feel close. I hope my words don''t offend you."


    Qiao Ying: "This is the first time someone said I''m intimate."


    Lin Guli apologized politely: "Sorry, I just miss my daughter too much."


    When it came to his daughter, Lin Guli''s eyes darkened again.


    "When she grows up, she should look like her mother."


    Lin Guli imagined: "Her mother''s looks, her mother''s personality, if she is still alive..."


    Sadness consumed him, he had nowhere to find sce.


    For more than twenty years, he had been fighting alone.


    Qiao Ying was still here. Lin Guli silently put away his grief and changed the subject. He smiled at Qiao Ying, his eyes full of affection.


    "Are you going to go back to Hua Country to be with your family for the new year? Or would you rather stay here with Lin Cheng?" Of course Lin Guli hoped that Qiao Ying would stay here longer to apany Lin Cheng.


    But she was a girl, if she didn''t go home for the new year, her parents would definitely worry.


    "If you need to go back to Hua Country, don''t worry about someone trying to take Lin Cheng away." Lin Guli assured her, "Or, let Lin Cheng go back with you for the new year."


    Qiao Ying: "Haven''t decided yet."


    Lin Guli: "Lin Cheng is not good at expressing himself. For those close to him, he always puts himself second. Don''t be fooled by his asional coldness andck of empathy, what he cares about most is those around him. He hascked too much love..."


    As Lin Guli was speaking,


    Qiao Ying, who was sitting sideways facing the stairs, caught a figureing down out of the corner of her eye. Qiao Ying nced over indifferently, then withdrew her gaze.


    Lin Guli, who had his back to the stairs, had not yet noticed the figure approaching behind him. He continued: "Can I ask you to love him well?"


    Qiao Ying didn''t even look at Qin Hanyue, who was standing not far behind Lin Guli. She readily agreed: "Of course."


    Lin Guli said gratefully: "Thank you, child."


    Qiao Ying: "It''s what I should do."


    Qin Hanyue, whose hands were tucked into his pockets, had already clenched his fists. He lowered his eyes, an unkind gaze falling on the top of Lin Guli''s head.

 Chapter 406: Qiao Ying: "Gentleman and sense of propriety"; Qin Hanyu: "Let me in First"

    <h4>Chapter 406</h4>


    "Fourth Master," Fourth Master stood up and called out to Qin Hanyue.


    Lin Guli looked back: "Mr. Qin hasn''t rested yet?"


    Qin Hanyue spoke bluntly: "Thirsty, looking for some water to drink."


    His gaze covertly swept over Qiao Ying, obviously, it wasn''t water he was looking for, but a person.


    Qiao Ying tugged at the corners of her mouth, seeming to smile but not: "There are so many ces upstairs to drink water, yet Mr. Qin didn''t look at any of them? Or is your thirst so bad you''ve already drunk them all dry?"


    Qin Hanyue looked at her, his tone much more gentle: "Just wandering to clear my mind, I''m waiting for a return call from my love." He told her.


    With Qin Hanyue''s change in tone, Lin Guli assumed it was because he had mentioned his beloved, and smiled: "Mr. Qin''s feelings for his love are truly enviable." Just the mention of the person in his heart changed his tone and gaze, truly such sincerity is so rare in this materialistic era.


    Lin Guli couldn''t help but admire Qin Hanyue more.


    Qin Hanyue returned a very faint smile: "Many people say the same."


    Qiao Ying raised her brows, how could she not know? He''s really good at making things up.


    Qiao Ying: "It seems the coaxing didn''t go so smoothly, Mr. Qin still has much to learn in this area."


    Qin Hanyue: "Yes, as the first time being someone''s boyfriend, there are indeed many areas I have not done well in, I feel very ashamed. It''s quitete, shouldn''t Miss Qiao be resting?"


    Qiao Ying stroked Fourth Master''s dog head, full of malice: "Chatting with my future family member about my future husband."


    Qin Hanyue: "......"


    Lin Guliughed and said to Qiao Ying: "Thank you for listening to me say so much, it''s gottente, you should rest soon."


    Qiao Ying patted Fourth Master''s dog head: "Go to sleep." And pinched Fourth Master''s ears saying: "Drink some water before sleeping, so you don''t have to get up in the dark halfway through the night."


    The insinuated Qin Hanyue: "......"


    Qin Hanyue followed Qiao Ying upstairs keeping a distance between them, once out of Lin Guli''s line of sight he immediately quickened his pace and in a few steps caught up to behind Qiao Ying.


    Qin Hanyue very naturally asked: "What were you chatting with Lin Guli about?" Qiao Ying didn''t like idle chitchat with people she wasn''t familiar with.


    Especially unfamiliar elders, even if it was just an act.


    Qiao Ying replied: "Didn''t I already say?"


    About Lin Miao.


    Qin Hanyue was jealous in his heart, but couldn''t say anything: "I also feel his tone of voice is a bit like mine."


    So of course you''d be willing to chat with Lin Guli, Ipletely understand.


    Qiao Ying couldn''t restrain the corners of her mouth curling up, this guy, really knew how to make excuses for himself to save face.


    Qiao Ying: "After our interaction tonight, I feel Lin Guli is superior, if he were twenty years younger, between you and him, hmm..." Sheughed a little, her meaning was clear, she''d choose Lin Guli.


    Forget about Lin Miao, now even someone over fifty like Lin Guli she used to jab at him.


    Qin Hanyue: "What a pity for him then, to have missed out on such an outstanding girl like Miss Qiao. I never thought there''d be a day my age would be an advantage, it brings me some undeserved constion."


    Qiao Ying: "Your smooth talking really improves daily~"


    Qin Hanyue: "Not by my own wishes, I was forced to progress."


    Qiao Ying quietly shot back: "None of my damn business."


    Qiao Ying pushed open the door, turned around and was about to close it when Qin Hanyue''s hand pressed against the door, stopping her.


    Qiao Ying: "Mr. Qin, where''s your gentlemanly behavior and propriety?"


    Qin Hanyue: "Haven''t lost it, just feel in the current situation I no longer need to adhere to it. Of course the advice you gave me in the car this afternoon was also very good - keep quiet, lower your presence. But I feel I still have to do something." I was waiting for you in your room just now."


    Qiao Ying looked at him expressionlessly: "I remember now, Mr. Qin said he wanted to coax someone, say a few coaxing words let me hear."


    Qin Hanyue: "Can Ie in first?"

 Chapter 407: Qin Han Yue apologizes; Qiao Ying: ’A bunch of nonsense’

    <h4>Chapter 407</h4>


    Qin Hanyue originally thought this door would be very difficult to open, and didn¡¯t have much hope, but unexpectedly Qiao Ying directly opened the door wide open, and then stood inside with her arms crossed, looking at him.


    The door was open, but Qin Hanyue didn¡¯t dare go in.


    Qiao Ying tilted her head slightly, signaling him toe in.


    Qin Hanyue hesitated for a moment, and said, "Why don''t you just beat me up? Whether it makes you feel better or not, at least I¡¯ll feel better mentally."


    Qiao Ying: "Are you sure you can withstand a beating from me?"


    Qin Hanyue: "As long as you can vent some anger, breaking a few bones doesn''t matter, or you can stab me with needles, whatever you want." He was really willing to let it go, and didn¡¯t even fear Qiao Ying would really retaliate.


    Qiao Ying: "Stabbing you with needles would be a waste of beauty."


    This was the first time he had encountered this situation. Qin Hanyue felt helpless.


    With no viable options, his mind raced but he couldn''te up with a feasible method. He started to feel anxious.


    At this time, he couldn¡¯t help but envy Ye Si. If it was Ye Si who had angered someone, with his methods of apologizing, pleading, and coaxing, he would have eight hundred tricks without repeating himself.


    And they would really work.


    While Qin Hanyue could also humble himself and imitate one or two of those tricks, the key issue was that the reason he had angered Qiao Ying was somewhat special. He didn¡¯t even know how to properly apologize.


    He certainly couldn¡¯t say, ¡°Sorry, I shouldn¡¯t have done it for so long or so intensely.¡± And even less could he say, ¡°I won¡¯t touch you again in the future.¡±


    Qin San, who was formidable in the business world with superb interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence always switched on, now seemed like an inexperienced youth who had done something wrong.


    Seeing him like this for the first time was quite novel, but it also made her feel a bit ufortable, as if she was bullying him. She felt a trace of remorse, yet at the same time she was still somewhat upset.


    She couldn¡¯t say she was angry. Since she had consented willingly, it wasn¡¯t a big deal. Qin Hanyue had obediently listened to her and kept quiet for two days. The irritation in her heart would naturally dissipate. But he had to be so stubborn, unable to recognize his own capabilities, insisting on trying to appease her, making things more difficult for himself.


    It made even the normally broadminded Qiao Ying feel annoyed.


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Mr. Qin, are you saying that standing silently outside my door affecting my shower and rest is your way of appeasing and making amends?¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°I...¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Alright, go back to sleep.¡±


    Qiao Ying¡¯s words and tone made Qin Hanyue, as a man, feel somewhat humiliated, as if she was saying ¡°You¡¯re useless.¡±


    As Qiao Ying was about to close the door again, Qin Hanyue suddenly stepped forward half a step and put his arms around her, bringing his lips to her ear and gently asking, ¡°Can you not be angry with me?¡± He had to at least seize this opportunity.


    Qiao Ying helpfully reminded: ¡°Are you sure taking advantage of me is a good apologetic method?¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°But if you don''t want me to hug you, how could I hug you? Besides, we¡¯re in a romantic rtionship, so we should resolve things using romantic methods.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Didn¡¯t you say you were feeling unwell and reacting slowly?¡±


    Qiao Ying¡¯s words made the culprit feel even more guilty.


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°You¡¯ve barely paid me any attention these past two days. This is the first time you¡¯ve been angry with me. No matter if it reached the level of anger or not, in short I upset you. Although in a couple days you won¡¯t dwell on it anymore, as a man, it would be too irresponsible of me to do nothing and just quietly wait for your anger to dissipate. I really can¡¯t adapt to you giving me the cold shoulder.¡±


    ¡°Dating is not the same as doing business. It doesn''t need to be so calm and tranquil. Lovers should have mutual spiritual, psychological, and emotional influences on each other, whether positive or negative. If you feel bad, regardless of whether it¡¯s because of me or not, I have the responsibility to take care of your feelings, although I may not do it well enough. Rather than letting the issue dissolve over time, I still want to do something.¡±


    He sincerely said, ¡°I was wrong, I¡¯m sorry.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Finished?¡±


    Qin Hanyue anxiously replied: ¡°Mm.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Let go, I¡¯m going to take a bath.¡±


    Although unwilling, Qin Hanyue still had no choice but to let her go and retreat.


    Qiao Ying nced at him. Under Qin Hanyue¡¯s somewhat dispirited gaze, she closed the door.


    She lifted her foot and walked into the room, muttering ¡°fool¡± with a smile she couldn¡¯t conceal.


    Arriving at the bed, preparing to charge her phone, she saw a box of medicinal ointment on the bedside table that wasn''t there earlier. It must have been brought over when Qin Hanyue came looking for her while she was with Lin Guli at dinner.


    Qiao Ying picked it up and looked at it. When she realized what this ointment was for, her expression suddenly darkened and her shapely eyebrows furrowed.


    Then the ointment went into the trash can.


    ¡°All that nonsense!¡± she said irritably.


    The next day,


    Qiao Ying appeared in front of Lin Guli wearing that turtleneck sweater.


    That whole neck of marks was too embarrassing even for Lin Guli as an elder to see. He really hadn¡¯t expected that his unworldly nephew had such a fiery side in private.


    Lin Guli was happy for the two¡¯s rtionship in his heart.


    After a while, Qin Hanyue also came down with a neck full of marks.


    Lin Guli returned his greeting, but somehow felt something was off, he couldn''t say what. He nced at Qin Hanyue¡¯s neck.


    It wasn¡¯t until Lin Cheng appeared, and Lin Guli looked at his nephew¡¯s unblemished neck, then at the other two¡¯s necks marked with splotches, that it seemed even more strange.

 Chapter 408: Qiao Ying of Reverse Psychology; Qi Qin Han more fun

    <h4>Chapter 408</h4>


    On the way to breakfast,


    Lin Guli asked in a low voice: "Is there anything Yin especially likes? I haven''t prepared a gift to meet her yet."


    Lin Cheng: "Um..."


    Lin Guli: "Don''t tell me you don''t even know this as her fianc¨¦, that won''t work. You have to do better."


    Lin Cheng: "She likes expensive stuff, I told you that."


    Thinking back, Lin Guli fell silent for a moment, thenughed and said: "Your aunt also likes expensive stuff."


    "Lin Cheng, Yin, let''s go out for a walk, especially you Lin Cheng, don''t stay indoors all the time, you need to go out more."


    After breakfast, Lin Guli called Lin Cheng and Qiao Ying, wanting to take a walk with them and chat, to feel the family warmth.


    Lin Cheng first looked to Qin Hanyue, then asked Qiao Ying softly: "Should we go?"


    He couldn''t make this decision on his own.


    Qiao Ying nodded, Qin Hanyue wouldn''t dare say anything.


    Qiao Ying shook her head, her uncle wouldn''t say anything.


    Qiao Ying readily agreed: "Sure."


    Lin Cheng was surprised, he actually gave them face.


    Something''s not right here, it must be a trap.


    Seeing that Qin Hanyue didn''t look too happy.


    Lin Cheng extended an invitation: "Mr. Qin, why don''t you join us too? You haven''t really seen the scenery around my ancestral castle these days."


    Lin Guli also looked to Qin Hanyue and politely said: "Mr. Qin, take a walk with us."


    Qin Hanyue didn''t respond at first. They were a happy family of three, what would he be going with them for? Besides, he had reason to believe that Qiao Ying had agreed so readily on purpose, just to provoke him.


    He nced subtly at Qiao Ying, who was also looking at him, as if wanting to see his difort at tagging along.


    Looks likest night''s apology didn''t do anything.


    Go, not suitable; don''t go, can''t swallow it.


    Just as he was struggling with the decision, Qin Yan came rushing over with a phone, giving him a way out: "Young Master Three, there is an urgent meeting."


    Qin Hanyue wanted to bash Qin Yan''s head with a stick. Now he didn''t need to struggle with the decision anymore. Qin Hanyue politely declined:


    "I''ll pass, you guys go ahead. I have some things to deal with."


    Lin Guli said with a smile: "Mr. Qin, please go ahead and take care of your things first¡ªLin Cheng, go get a coat for Yin."


    Lin Cheng wanted to ask the servants, but was afraid of showing too much fake affection in front of Qin Hanyue and angering him further. Still, he had to keep up appearances for Lin Guli''s sake, so Lin Cheng could only reluctantly go himself.


    As Lin Cheng went upstairs, he heard Qin Hanyue''s steady footsteps behind him. Lin Cheng inexplicably felt a creeping dread.


    It was his own house, yet he felt an eerie difort.


    It was quite a walk to the room. Lin Cheng wondered if he should make some small talk to break the ice, but he really wasn''t good at that.


    So Lin Cheng bore the awkwardness and walked ahead of Qin Hanyue until they reached Qiao Ying''s room. He grabbed the door handle.


    The next moment, he turned around¡ªQin Hanyue had stopped in front of him.


    Knowing better, Lin Cheng stepped aside and waited by the door instead.


    Qin Hanyue went inside to get a coat and scarf for Qiao Ying and brought them out to Lin Cheng.


    Taking them, Lin Cheng said: "Mr. Qin, don''t worry. We''re really just going for a walk to chat, nothing more, even if we have to pretend."


    Qin Hanyue just said: "Try not to stay outdoors too long. She had a fever from catching a chill just a few days ago."


    Lin Cheng: "Got it."


    Lin Cheng brought the clothes down to Qiao Ying.


    Seeing that she was putting on the coat and scarf herself while Lin Cheng stood by watching, Lin Guli gestured pointedly at Lin Cheng.


    Understanding, Lin Cheng still pretended not to see it. Helping Qiao Ying or not aside, if he did, the glowering man upstairs facing hisputer screen and holding an important meeting would definitely torment him hundreds of times over.


    Lin Guli assumed the young couple was shy showing affection in front of him.


    "Yin had a wind chill infection a couple days ago and hasn''t fully recovered yet, so let''s just take a walk around the house," Lin Cheng said.


    Concerned, Lin Guli asked: "Feeling better now?"


    Pouring salt on the wound, this was surely Qin Hanyue''s advice, right? It somehow provoked a rebellious streak in Qiao Ying.


    "Very much so. Let''s go outside, I want some fresh air."


    Not giving Lin Guli a chance to dissuade her, Qiao Ying had already walked off.


    Seeing this, Lin Cheng suddenly understood¡ªthey hadn''t patched things up with her yet. Turns out her agreeableness wasn''t to give him and his uncle face at all, it was to spite Qin Hanyue.


    Didn''t expect that! Even though Qin Hanyue is a mature business leader, his love story is as dramatic as a teenage romance. Lin Cheng had thought dating someone like Qin Hanyue would be boring and stale, but their little quarrels are pretty lively and amusing!


    The weather today was quite nice, no rain or snow, just strong winds.


    The uncle and nephew duo did most of the talking while Qiao Ying listened.


    They hadn''t walked far when her phone started dinging with iing messages nonstop.


    Qiao Ying took her phone out of her coat pocket. She didn''t have her phone on her, it was left on the bed. So it couldn''t have been Lin Cheng who put it in her coat for her. It must have been Qin Hanyue.


    When she saw Lin Cheng hand her the scarf earlier, Qiao Ying knew he must have gone with Qin Hanyue to get her clothes.


    So the messages were naturally from Qin Hanyue as well.


    [Are you outdoors now?]


    [Don''t stay out too long, it''s cold.]


    [Did Fourth Master go with you guys too?]


    [Is the scenery nice? This old castle has quite a lot of nice nts. Let me know if you like any, I can have them transnted back home when we leave.]


    Holding the phone Qin Hanyue had considerately equipped for her, Qiao Ying mocked: this guy really is too petty.


    As messages kepting in, Lin Guli noticed and looked over at her phone.


    Seeing this, Lin Cheng asked perfunctorily: "Messages from uncle and auntie?"


    Qiao Ying: "Mm-hmm."


    Calling them uncle and aunt wasn''t exactly wrong either.


    Lin Guli: "They must be worried for Yin. If needed I can video chat with them to put their minds at ease."


    Video chat?


    Qiao Ying imagined Lin Guli and her "parents" seeing each other suddenly on video and almostughed out loud.


    Qiao Ying: "No need."


    Lin Cheng: "Yin has been independent since she was little. Her parents don''t worry much when she goes out."


    Looking at the messages, Qiao Ying''s finger hovered over the input box. Her eyes took on a mischievous glint and she put her phone on silent first. Then with a tap she sent a video call out...


    Qin Hanyue, taking a break from his meeting, was waiting for messages when Qiao Ying''s video call invite came in.


    He wondered why she was calling him on video. Wasn''t she with Lin Guli? Or was this her way of irking him¡ªnot nning to chat with Lin Cheng''s family at all?


    Was she in her room then?


    Qin Hanyue took off his earpiece, put the meeting aside for the moment, and eagerly answered the call, thinking to seize the chance to score some points. But Qiao Ying didn''t appear on screen.


    First there was the sound of Lin Cheng and Lin Guli''s conversation, then the footage shook and Qin Hanyue saw Lin Cheng''s shoes and pant legs.


    This absolutely wasn''t an idental video call.


    Qiao Ying slipped her phone into her coat pocket with the camera poking out, pointed right at Lin Cheng. Acting perfectly casual, she walked unhurriedly.


    Since Qin Hanyue wanted to tag along so badly, she would be happy to bring him along~


    Holding his phone, Qin Hanyue was forced to listen to the happy familial chatter from the other end and watch Lin Cheng''s fluttering coat hem.


    Not knowing if Qiao Ying had muted it or not, Qin Hanyue didn''t dare make a peep or hang up. He wanted to toss the phone aside but worried about missing something. So he found some earbuds to keep listening while holding his meeting.


    At that moment he truly resembled Qiao Ying''s secret lover. Qiao Ying was even boldly fooling around with him right under her "inws''" noses, kicking up the racy thrills.


    As always, Qin Hanyue was quick to console himself¡ªthe fact that Qiao Ying wanted to provoke him like this meant she wasn''t truly angry at him. If she were, she wouldn''t have paid him any mind at all.


    Having finished up, Qin Hanyue asked the servants and found the two listening to music leisurely in the music room, surrounded by cats and dogs.


    Qiao Ying looked like thedy of the house, while he seemed like a guest.


    As Qin Hanyue walked over he broke up the harmonious scene. He happened to overhear Lin Cheng happily telling Qiao Ying: "I haven''t seen my uncle this cheerful in a long time."


    Having tuned in the whole time, Qin Hanyue knew perfectly well how delighted Lin Guli was.


    Seeing Qin Hanyue, Fourth Master barked at him unweingly a couple times.


    Qin Hanyue felt even more like an outsider.


    Seeing Qin Hanyue arrive, Lin Cheng stopped the conversation: "Mr. Qin, finished with your tasks?" He invited Qin Hanyue to join them in listening to music.


    Qin Hanyue sat down next to Qiao Ying and held her somewhat cold hand, gently asking: "Are you cold?"


    Lin Guli got called to the pce by the Old King.


    The Old King summoned Lin Guli regarding the matter of Qiao Ying shutting down the dark web system. Now all the LED screens in shopping malls, zas, and numerous buildings were powered off.


    As soon as it turned on, it showed Karina''s and the maid''s vicious faces.


    The technical staff struggled for over ten hours to no avail.


    Yet they couldn''t keep cutting the power, so they had to ask Lin Guli for help.


    Just then, K suddenly appeared.

 Chapter 409: Carla Reveals their Affair

    <h4>Chapter 409</h4>


    K had just arrived when she heard the argument between her father the King and Lin Guli. It would be more urate to say that it was her father''s one-sided anger.


    It turned out that Lin Guli could not guarantee that Qiao Ying would listen to him and restore the system. After all, apart from selling some seniority, he had no standing to make Qiao Ying, who was almost injured by Karina and wanted to stand up for herself and stand up for Lin Cheng, do anything.


    So he could only promise to try his best to advise andmunicate.


    But the old King felt that Lin Guli simply did not want to help.


    Old King: "I hope you understand, I didn''t ask you toe to ask for your help, this is an order!"


    After years of friendship, they tore their faces apart yesterday. At this moment, the old King didn''t have a good face or temper for Lin Guli.


    "Yesterday I gave you face. Let bygones be bygones. If she doesn''t stop, she can wait to squat in jail, cough, cough..."


    Lin Guli: "Don''t get excited first, healthes first."


    The old King coughed incessantly. It had only been a day, but his whole person had wilted in a big circle. Obviously he was really angry yesterday.


    The old King ignored his concern and turned his back. Looking at the old back of the old King, Lin Guli felt upset.


    "Pay attention to rest, I''ll leave first."


    Lin Guli was about to leave when K pushed the door in: "Prince, don''t rush to leave. K has something to say."


    Back in the car, Lin Guli''s usual gentle eyebrows were slightly condensed at the moment.


    He recalled what had happened in the pce just now¡ª¡ª


    K stopped him: "If Duke Lin chooses that woman, he will definitely regret it."


    Lin Guli: "The parties involved understand matters of the feelings better than us outsiders. Moreover, Duke Lin''s fianc¨¦e is very outstanding."


    K looked at him without saying anything for a while, seeming to be worried about something. She then looked at the old king again, and her eyes revealed a hint of distress. It was as if she had finally made up her mind after much difficulty.


    Just as K said, "Excellent? She has the favor of both Duke Lin and Mr. Qin. She is really outstanding."


    Lin Guli: "What does Princess K mean by this?"


    K said in a sonorous voice the shocking words: "That woman is having an affair with Qin Han Yue."


    The old king immediately turned around and looked at his daughter K.


    The moment she spoke out, K was no longer afraid either. She also felt that she was really stupid before, frightened by Qin Han Yue''s threats.


    She was also to me for being too cheap. She thought that if she didn''t reveal them, Qin Han Yue would have some good feelings towards her, and she chose not to say anything under the pretext of not making the situation more chaotic.


    She figured it out now. Given Qin Han Yue''s status, how could he really make a big fuss for such a woman?


    Moreover, Lin Cheng was also a member of the royal family. Qin Han Yue was messing around with someone else''s fianc¨¦e. How could he have the face to retaliate against the royal family?


    She should have announced their scandal as soon as she discovered their affair!


    Let Lin Cheng see the true face of that woman, and let Lin Cheng know that Karina really likes him. Her father would not have so much trouble either.


    Fortunately, it''s not toote to say it now. There is still room to remedy the situation. At least that fickle woman Qiao Ying can''t have it easy. Karina can''t lose to such a woman either. Her father has to let off steam anyway.


    Lin Guli frowned slightly: "Princess K, Qiao Ying is Lin Cheng¡¯s fianc¨¦e. I don''t need to say anything about Mr. Qin''s status. Gossiping causes trouble, you have to take responsibility for what you said."


    K: "Of course I know. If it wasn''t for Qin Han Yue''s status, I would have announced their scandal the moment I discovered their affair!"


    Old King: "K, is what you said true?"


    K: "Yes Father. I witnessed their affair more than once. Just yesterday, they even admitted this affair face to face. That shameless woman even said without shame that she would take advantage of Duke Lin being asleep at night to...with Qin Han Yue after he falls asleep." K struggled to continue: "The marks on Mr. Qin''s neck are her handiwork."


    "She is not as innocent as you think. If Duke Lin marries her, he will only be aughing stock in the end."


    Lin Guli interrupted Kara in a deep voice: "She is Lin Cheng''s fianc¨¦e and a member of my Lin family. Mr. Qin is Lin Cheng''s friend. I don''t allow anyone to ssh dirty water on them."


    K: "If Prince Lin doesn''t believe me, just find evidence yourself. Mr. Qin probably hasn''t left yet, right? That woman is very bold. If Prince Lin pays a little attention, it won''t be hard to see."


    Although they had only been together for a short day, Lin Guli did not hesitate to believe in Qiao Ying and Qin Han Yue''s character.


    K: "I dare to bet the glory of the entire royal family and the future of Country C."


    When Lin Guli returned to the manor, he was slightly heavy-hearted.


    The three of them seemed to be upstairs. There was no sign of them.


    Lin Guli stood facing the stairs, not knowing whether to find one of them for a while, or what to do.


    He sat down on the sofa with a few worries between his eyebrows.


    Hearing the sound of Sack trotting down the stairs, Lin Guli returned to his senses.


    He looked over to see Qiao Yinging down the stairs with the dog.


    She had one hand in her pocket and the other hand tossing Sack''s favorite ball down while walking slowly.


    Seeing Qiao Ying, the inexplicable sense of intimacy somehow dissipated Lin Guli''s gloom in his heart. He threw away everything K said and stopped thinking too much about it. He chose topletely believe in Qiao Ying and felt ashamed of the doubts that had just arisen.


    Qiao Ying greeted him: "You''re back."


    Lin Guli smiled and responded, "Just got back."


    Lin Guli naturally talked to Qiao Ying about the old king asking him to get rid of the virus they had imnted.


    Qiao Ying looked at Lin Guli and agreed, "Okay, I''ll do itter."


    Lin Guli: "Thank you on their behalf."


    Qiao Ying didn''t respond to him and yed with the dog with the ball. Suddenly she called out to the dog: "Fourth Master." Then she threw the ball out.


    Lin Guli was startled. Fourth Master?


    Then he saw Sack immediately rushed to pick up the ball.


    Lin Guli''s mood becameplicated again in an instant.


    He looked at Qiao Ying and casually asked, "Fourth Master? When did Sack change his name?"


    Qiao Ying caught the ball from Fourth Master''s mouth and casually answered him: "It was changed when Lin Cheng gave it to me."


    Lin Guli remembered that Lin Cheng had given this dog to Qiao Ying quite a while ago, when Lin Cheng didn''t have this friend Qin Han Yue yet.


    Lin Guli: "Does this name have any meaning?"


    Qiao Ying: Meaning? Qin Han Yue.


    Qiao Ying: "No."


    Lin Guli looked at Qiao Ying for a moment, then fell into thought.


    Fourth Master. Shouldn''t it be quite unique among pet names to take such a name with "Master"? But Qin Third Master, Fourth Master, isn''t this a bit too much of a coincidence?


    Qiao Ying tossed the ball in her hand and ncedzily at Lin Guli, wondering what he was thinking.

 Chapter 410: Lin Gu Li tested Qin Han Yue, Qin Han Yue chose to expose Himself

    <h4>Chapter 410</h4>


    In the evening, the ancient castle was quiet.


    Qin Hanyue made a video call to Qiao Yi in China, then took his phone with Qiao Yi on screen and went to knock on Qiao Ying''s door, as if it was the natural thing to do. But in the end, only his phone and the Qiao Yi on the phone entered the room.


    Rejected at the closed door, the somewhat dispirited Qin Hanyue walked towards his own room, only to run into Lin Guli.


    "Mr. Qin hasn''t rested yet? Where are you heading?"


    Lin Guli was gentle and friendly, pleasant to get along with. Having seen too much deceit in the business world, Qin Hanyue was quite willing to deal with such a cultivated person.


    But Qiao Ying had praised Lin Guli more than once, and even said yesterday that Lin Guli was better than him - that if Lin Guli was twenty years younger, she would choose someone like Lin Guli.


    Looking at Lin Guli''s temperament, figure and appearance, he seemed to be in his fifties instead of over fifty. With his status and position aside, such a man would attract not only mature women, but young girls too.


    The well-cultivated Qin Hanyue had originally seen Lin Guli as an elder, but now he directly marked him as a love rival.


    Qin Hanyue: "I just went to find Lin Cheng and was about to head back to my room."


    Lin Guli: "Lin Cheng gave me a box of tea leaves, but unfortunately he doesn''t like drinking tea. Does Mr. Qin enjoy it? Why don''t you join me for a cup?"


    Qin Hanyue was not in the mood to drink tea with Lin Guli, but looking at Lin Guli''s smiling face, he still agreed.


    "Then I shall obey and ept your kind offer."


    He wanted to see what was so charming about this old guy that made Qiao Ying say through the screen for the first time that he was simr to herself, and that he lost whenpared.


    Lin Guli nced at Qin Hanyue''s neck, which made people blush just looking at it: "I haven''t asked, when did Mr. Qin arrive in Country C?"


    Qin Hanyue: "Before the state banquet."


    Lin Guli: "It appears Mr. Qin also attended the state banquet."


    To think he had been here for so many days, so those marks on his neck...


    The two arrived at the tea room.


    Lin Guli personally poured tea for Qin Hanyue.


    As a junior and a friend of his nephew, whether they were acting or not, someone as cultivated as Qin Hanyue would usually politely take over the tea set, but at this moment Qin Hanyue just sat there without moving.


    Lin Guli naturally started chatting: "Lin Cheng has never told me how he met Mr. Qin and how long they''ve known each other."


    Qin Hanyue: "We met through my lover."


    Lin Guli: "Mr. Qin''s lover?"


    This was unexpected for Lin Guli.


    Qin Hanyue: "My lover has some connection with Lin Cheng. Last spring, my lover had an ident and was bedridden. Lin Cheng even went back to visit."


    Lin Guli: "I hope Mr. Qin''s lover has recovered well?"


    Qin Hanyue: "She has recovered. Thanks for your concern."


    Lin Guli: "So it was through Mr. Qin''s lover. Lin Cheng didn''t mention any of this to me at all. Would Mr. Qin be willing to tell me about it?"


    Qin Hanyue: "They met because of a bet. I don''t know the details very clearly."


    Lin Guli: "A bet? It¡¯s not hard to see that Mr. Qin''s lover is also quite a passionate character¡ªMr. Qin, try the tea."


    Qin Hanyue picked up the tea cup in front of him: "That''s not the case, she just likes to follow her heart and be bold in her actions."


    Lin Guli: "I¡¯m quite interested to hear the story between Mr. Qin and his lover, but that temperament is a bit simr to Little Yin. No wonder Lin Cheng could be friends with you, you seem to have simr taste when choosing partners. What do you think, Mr. Qin?"


    Qin Hanyue: "Of course I think my lover is better."


    Lin Guli smiled, "If they met, they could probably be good friends, don¡¯t you think?" He looked at Qin Hanyue.


    Qin Hanyue: "Probably."


    Unable to discern anything from Qin Hanyue''s t expression, Lin Guli continued, "After interacting these past few days, what do you think of Little Yin?"


    Qin Hanyue: "Why does Mr. Lin ask this?"


    Lin Guli: "Because I felt her temperament is somewhat simr to Mr. Qin¡¯s lover."


    "This is Lin Cheng¡¯s first romance, hecks experience. To be honest, I¡¯m quite worried about his temperament."


    Qin Hanyue: "So Mr. Lin wants to ask me for advice on behalf of Lin Cheng?"


    Lin Guli smiled, "If possible, I do hope Mr. Qin can give him some guidance. I asked him today what Little Yin likes, but he couldn¡¯t give a sensible answer. The engagement ising up and he still doesn¡¯t even know this, how can this do? "


    Qin Hanyue: "This is also my first romance, I''m afraid I can¡¯t teach him anything."


    Lin Guli: "Then we can learn from each other. By the way, the New Year is almost here, when does Mr. Qin n to return home?"


    Qin Hanyue: "Lin Cheng and I still have some business matters to deal with. We''ll leave after it''s done."


    Lin Guli nodded and asked, "What does Mr. Qin think of the tea?"


    Qin Hanyue: "A duke''s belongings are naturally not going to be subpar."


    Lin Guli: "As long as Mr. Qin likes it."


    Lin Guli poured Qin Hanyue another cup.


    He talked about Lin Cheng, "That child has had a bitter life since he was little, never spent a happy day from childhood to adulthood."


    "Mr. Qin is his first friend. Precisely because hecks familial affection, he cares most about those around him."


    "Whether they are rtives, friends, or even the few butlers and old servants who watched him grow up in this castle."


    "Simrly, what he cannot stand the most is the betrayal and departure of those close to him."


    "Mr. Qin should know that Lin Cheng is not someone who likes making friends, so one can imagine how precious this friendship is to him."


    Qin Hanyue: "After all, no matter how old the child is, parents and family will always worry easily."


    Lin Guli didn''t know if he was overthinking, but he strangely sensed some implied meaning in Qin Hanyue''s words, as if mocking that Lin Cheng was a big baby - he''s a full grown adult but still needs his family to worry when he makes a simple friend, afraid he''ll be bullied.


    Could he really be overthinking?


    Qin Hanyue put down his teacup, "I should head back now that the tea is finished. Please rest early, Mr. Lin."


    Lin Guli: "Alright. Also, I n to have Lin Cheng take Little Yin to pick out their engagement rings tomorrow. Mr. Qin is wee to join if you find the castle boring."


    Qin Hanyue''s eyes shed coldly, "To buy engagement rings?"


    Lin Guli smiled, "Lin Cheng already proposed, the engagement banquet still hasn''t been held properly, so the rings need to be prepared first."


    Qin Hanyue''s mouth curved, but he didn''t respond.


    This reaction from Qin Hanyue was interesting.


    At this time, Fourth Master came over with something in his mouth. He threw Qin Hanyue''s phone that was covered in his drool onto the sofa, barked at Qin Hanyue, then left afterpleting Qiao Ying¡¯s task.


    Lin Guli narrowed his eyes, "That''s..."


    Qin Hanyue picked up his phone dripping with Fourth Master''s saliva and carefully wiped it with a handkerchief. Suddenly, he asked, "Mr. Lin met ra today, didn''t you?"


    Lin Guli looked up sharply at him.


    At this moment, Qin Hanyue had only one feeling internally: Selling out Lin Cheng is addictive!

 Chapter 411: Qin Hanyu: "This is my lover, Qiao Ying"; Lin Chengsheng has no love"

    <h4>Chapter 411</h4>


    The tea room was filled with the fragrance of tea.


    Qin Hanyue carefully wiped the saliva on his phone with a handkerchief.


    Across the curling steam, Lin Guli¡¯s gaze was fixed on Qin Hanyue, carrying a kind of invisible pressure, but not aggressive.


    Qin Hanyue: "What did she say to Mr. Lin?"


    Lin Guli: ¡°She did say some words to me. Mr. Qin wouldn''t happen to have heard some crazy words from her mouth?¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°Since they were crazy words, why did Mr. Lin try to probe?¡±


    Lin Guli: ¡°I''d rather believe there is some misunderstanding here. I just want to get things clear and eliminate misunderstandings.¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°What if it''s not a misunderstanding?¡±


    Lin Guli stared at Qin Hanyue for a moment.


    He said, "I still want to believe Mr. Qin''s character and feelings for his lover, and also believe in Lin Cheng¡¯s insight into people."


    His tone changed: ¡°If this is not a misunderstanding, then I will do my best to support Lin Cheng in doing what he wants to do. I said that the most important thing for Lin Cheng is the people around him.¡±


    ¡°I will make those who make mistakes bear the due consequences for their actions and let them know that there are some things that cannot be done.¡±


    ¡°If Lin Cheng can¡¯t do it, I¡¯ll vent his anger for him. I owe Lin Cheng too much and can¡¯t let him be wronged again.¡±


    Facing the threat from Lin Guli, whose bottom line had been touched, there was a kind of oppression.


    In the face of Lin Guli''s threat, Qin Hanyue smiled and handed his phone, which he had wiped clean, to Lin Guli. On the screen was a photo of him kissing Qiao Ying''s forehead in front of the Capital University teaching building.


    Qin Hanyue had set this photo as his phone wallpaper.


    At first nce, the girl''s figure and temperament stunned Lin Guli. This was clearly Lin Cheng¡¯s fianc¨¦e Qiao Yin.


    But looking closely at her profile, she lookedpletely different.


    Lin Guli: ¡°Is this... Mr. Qin¡¯s lover?¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°Yes.¡±


    Lin Guli was somewhat surprised. Their figures and temperaments were so simr that this was why... Then what K said...


    Lin Guli stared at the phone screen, his expression bing solemn.


    ¡°My lover is 20 years old this year and still a student majoring inputer science. She is the most powerful hacker in the world.¡±


    A hacker too? As Lin Guli was astonished at their simrities, Qin Hanyue continued to reveal more: ¡°Her surname is Qiao and her name is Qiao Ying.¡±


    Lin Guli immediately looked up at Qin Hanyue.


    In the quiet corridor, Qiao Ying walked by, heading for the tearoom.


    After repeatedly confirming the affair between the two from K''s mouth, the old king was so happy that he had no sleep at all. If not for the circumstances, he really wanted to rush to Lin Cheng''s castle to see it.


    Seeing the regretful crying faces of Uncle Lin Guli and Nephew Lin Cheng, and seeing how that arrogant woman who didn¡¯t know the immensity of heaven and earth was still arrogant.


    Just thinking about it made him feel extremely gratified.


    "He actually wants to give up the entire royal family for such a fickle woman, it''s ridiculous."


    "He loves her desperately, but doesn''t know that he, Lin Cheng, is just a joke in that woman''s and his good friend''s eyes."


    The old king just feltfortable all over.


    "Let''s see how he dares to oppose me this time."


    "Come, go to the Duke Lin¡¯s Mansion immediately and send my sleeping pills to Lin Guli."


    Lin Guli really couldn''t sleep tonight.


    Seeing Qiao Yin tear off the human skin mask on her face in front of him, changing from Lin Cheng¡¯s fianc¨¦e Qiao Yin to Qin Hanyue¡¯s girlfriend Qiao Ying, the stimtion Lin Guli received was not small.


    Qin Hanyue got up slightly, sitting closer to Qiao Ying.


    He brought his tea to Qiao Ying and gently said, "The tea is good. Would you like to try it?"


    It just so happened that Qiao Ying was a little thirsty and gave him this face.


    Qin Hanyue: "Be careful, it''s hot."


    As he spoke, he naturally gathered her somewhat obstructing long hair behind her head and tidied her hair a little.


    Although there was no excessively intimate behavior between them, and Qiao Ying hardly responded, their intimacy could still be seen.


    Compared to these past few days when even holding hands had not been seen between Lin Cheng and Qiao Ying, the contrast was very obvious.


    Qin Hanyue looked at Lin Guli solemnly and said, "Let me introduce again, this is my lover, Qiao Ying."


    Qiao Ying nced at him.


    Lin Guli looked at the harmonious and loving couple, and then at the lifeless Lin Cheng hugging a cat next to him. He understood that the problem was not Lin Cheng''sck of experience, but that the girl did not belong to him at all.


    Upon receiving his gaze, Lin Cheng was very helpless: "Uncle, I apologize to you. I really had no choice but toe up with this strategy."


    Lin Guli: ¡°What do you mean?¡±


    After thinking it over, Lin Cheng spoke up: ¡°You¡¯ve been away from C Country for so many years. I didn¡¯t want to tell you originally. After all, you still have your own things to do. But this concerns the future of the entire royal family. I can neither sit idly by nor sacrifice myself. I¡¯ve been quite distressed these days and have had a hard time reaching a consensus with these two allies.¡± There was resentment in Lin Cheng¡¯s tone and eyes. ¡°Now I can only discuss it with you.¡±


    Qin Hanyue said, ¡°Don¡¯t me it on me.¡±


    Lin Cheng smiled without joy: ¡°I didn¡¯t me you two for not knowing how to restrain yourselves and conceal things. I¡¯m ming K for being too smart.¡±


    The subtext was: it¡¯s your fault for not knowing how to restrain yourselves and conceal things.


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°It was Mr. Lin who said that the Duke would take Little Ying to choose an engagement ring tomorrow.¡± How could he bear this?


    Lin Cheng had nothing to say.


    Lin Cheng: ¡°Let it be. It was just an act from the beginning. There will eventuallye a day when filming wraps. You will be disappointed sooner orter, Uncle.¡±


    Lin Guli: ¡°What happened to the royal family?¡±


    Lin Cheng told Lin Guli about Diamond J lurking in the royal family.


    After listening, Lin Guli was quite astonished: ¡°ording to what you guys said, it wouldn¡¯t be easy to determine their identities.¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°There are feasible methods, but Duke Lin is unwilling.¡±


    From Lin Cheng¡¯s earlier resentful words, Lin Guli roughly guessed: ¡°Do you want Lin Cheng to marry Karina and make him the heir to the throne, so as to expose Diamond J?¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°Now my ''affair'' with Little Ying has been made known to the King.¡± Speaking of the word affair, he nced at Qiao Ying. From the initial resistance, it now seemed that he had started to like this thrilling term: ¡°The unmarried Duke Lin has returned to his original position again.¡±


    Lin Cheng was half dead with no energy: ¡°Mr. Qin doesn''t need to remind me.¡±


    Lin Guli: ¡°Isn¡¯t there another way? Once Lin Cheng bes the heir to the throne, he won''t be able to withdraw.¡±


    Qiao Ying, who had been silent all this while, spoke up at this point: ¡°There are definitely other methods, quite simple ones.¡±


    The three pricked up their ears.


    She drawledzily: ¡°Just kill everyone in the Howard Family and leave Diamond J with nowhere to hide.¡±


    Lin Guli was startled: ¡°How could that work?¡±


    It really wouldn¡¯t work that well. Diamond J didn¡¯t even dare confront her head-on. If there was a threat to life, Diamond J would definitely flee.


    By then, she would have to spend time looking for them everywhere again.


    She just said it to scare the uncle and nephew a bit so they wouldn¡¯t hem and haw.


    Lin Cheng: ¡°I think it''s great. The King is just too wary of the Howard Family''s power, so he forcibly wants me to inherit the throne in order to maintain the royal family''s bnce. Once the Howard Family is destroyed, we can push a prince to the throne and I will support him. Everyone will be happy.¡±


    Lin Guli: ¡°Nonsense. Human life is at stake in such major events."


    Lin Cheng: ¡°Just kidding.¡±


    Lin Guli: ¡°This kind of thing can be joked about?¡±


    Lin Cheng: ¡°She joked first.¡±


    Qiao Ying nced at Lin Cheng with an expression that she had long seen through them¡ªIf this could really force Diamond J out, Qiao Ying would most likely have done it long ago, and she would definitely be able to do it and get away with itpletely.

 Chapter 412: Qiao Ying to the step; Kobayashi Cheng sold himself.

    <h4>Chapter 412</h4>


    Qiao Ying asked Lin Cheng to thoroughly investigate the detailed itineraries of Lafeier and his father over the years, as well as the detailed information about the entire Howard family. Lin Cheng proved to be capable, as he even found detailed records of the hotels they stayed in and their interpersonal connections during their business trips.


    There were also numerous surveince videos from Lin Cheng''s negotiations with his partners.


    All the significant events that urred within the Howard family were thoroughly investigated and documented.


    Qiao Ying spent some time going through the thick pile of materials but couldn''t find any issues. Given Diamond J''s cautious nature, it was not surprising that no suspicious points were found.


    With his eyes closed, Lin Cheng gently stroked the fur of the cat in his arms.


    At this moment, the butler came in and said, "The king has sent someone to deliver a calming and sleep-inducing medicine to you." The butler handed the medicine to Lin Guli.


    Just by looking at the medicine, one could imagine the relieved expression on the old king''s face. He was probably having a meeting with his children, discussing how to put pressure on Lin Cheng and eagerly waiting to witness their breakup.


    Qin Hanyue said, "Shouldn''t we discuss the next script?" Among the group, it was clear that Qin Hanyue was the most eager to end the matter quickly, so he could take Qiao Ying and leave.


    That''s why he was urging Lin Cheng, trying to appear proactive.


    Lin Cheng replied, "I''m not in the mood."


    Qin Hanyue asked, "If the royal family sends people to inquire about the situation, Duke Lin, are you nning to act freely?"


    Lin Cheng was filled with resentment and said, "Anyway, I''m just a tool without any rights. I''m prepared to be sold at any time. As for the script, Mr. Qin doesn''t need to ask me."


    Qin Hanyue said, "Duke, that''s not what I meant."


    Qiao Ying interjected, "There''s still a question that hasn''t been asked. If the old king wants you to ascend to the throne so badly, it''s because on one hand, you have the ability to govern the country, and on the other hand, he doesn''t want Lai En to seed him. But by pressuring you like this, isn''t he afraid of your revenge after you ascend the throne? Even if you change your nationality, you''re still a person from Hua Country."


    This is a major matter that concerns the entire country. It can''t be justified solely by emotional bonds. If the old king is confused, then it''s understandable, but it''s impossible for half of the royal family to be unaware.


    Lin Cheng''s character may be trustworthy, but it doesn''te with a hundred-year guarantee.


    Qiao Ying continued, "He''s so certain that you won''t betray him and that you''ll dedicate yourself to the royal family for a lifetime. There must be some reason, right?"


    Qin Hanyue was also curious about this but hadn''t asked until now.


    He couldn''t help but look at Lin Cheng, while Qiao Ying looked at Lin Guli.


    As expected, Lin Guli was the first to react. The hand he ced on his knee slowly clenched into a fist. He felt so guilty that he almost couldn''t look Lin Cheng in the eye.


    Qin Hanyue noticed this and turned his gaze to Lin Guli, realizing that he was the key to it all. However, based on Lin Guli''s reaction...


    Lin Cheng opened his eyes and said to the two of them, "It''s gettingte. Mr. Qin, Miss Qiao, you should rest early. I will consider your proposal overnight, and I will give you an answer tomorrow morning."


    Seeing this, Qin Hanyue also restrained his curiosity and said, "Then we will go back to our room. You should rest early too."


    He picked up the leather mask that Qiao Ying had thrown on the table and took the opportunity to hold her hand.


    The two of them left the tea room.


    "Did you notice Lin Guli''s expression just now? Why do I feel like he regrets something about Lin Cheng?" Qin Hanyue asked Qiao Ying, "Could it be that he sold Lin Cheng to the royal family?"


    Qiao Ying reluctantly responded, "Maybe."


    It was clear that she didn''t want to engage with him further.


    She tried to pull her hand back from Qin Hanyue, but he wouldn''t let go. He pretended not to notice and held her hand tightly. Qiao Ying struggled for a moment but couldn''t break free, so she stopped trying.


    This was giving him face.


    Qin Hanyue felt pleased and held her wrist while walking. He tried to find a topic and said, "Do you think Lin Cheng will agree?"


    Qiao Ying replied indifferently, "I don''t know," sounding dismissive.


    Qin Hanyue took advantage of the small opportunity he had fought so hard for and continued, "Did Xiao Yi go back to Yun City for the New Year?"


    Qiao Ying responded with a simple "Yes."


    Qin Hanyue asked, "How were Xiao Yi''s final exam results?"


    Qiao Ying replied, "Ranked first in the major."


    Qin Hanyue said with admiration, "That''s great. I''ll have to give him a big red envelope as a New Year''s reward."


    As they spoke, he let go of her wrist and instead held her hand, eventually interlocking their fingers.


    In the tea room, Lin Cheng looked at Lin Guli, who was full of self-me, and affectionately called him, "Uncle, what''s bothering you? You''re always thinking about those troublesome matters."


    He coaxed him like one would coax a child.


    Lin Cheng said, "I went to the king myself to sign that agreement. I was aware of it, and I made that choice myself."


    Lin Guli replied, "...You signed that agreement so I could leave C Country. Besides, you were only six years old at the time."


    Qin Hanyue''s guess was correct. Lin Cheng had indeed signed a contract.


    But it wasn''t Lin Guli who sold him out, it was Lin Cheng himself.


    When Lin Guli''s daughter was kidnapped, he searched the entire C Country but couldn''t find her. He wanted to leave his identity as a prince behind and go to a farther ce to find his daughter.


    But how could the royal family let him, someone capable and loyal, leave?


    Lin Guli was determined to leave, and the royal family obstructed him in every possible way. It ended up turning into an ugly situation and made Lin Guli feel cold-hearted.


    The royal family saw Lin Guli''s determination. Whether he stayed or left, Lin Guli''s heart was no longer in C Country. So the old king shifted his attention to the young Lin Cheng and proposed to take him as an adopted son.


    Naturally, Lin Guli wouldn''t allow Lin Cheng to be handed over to the treacherous royal family.


    He wanted to take Lin Cheng with him and send him back to his parents'' house.


    After days of stalemate,


    The old king made a concession and allowed Lin Guli to sign the agreement, leaving Lin Cheng in C Country, ensuring that Lin Guli would return in three or five years. The intention was to groom Lin Cheng as the next Lin Guli.


    Lin Guli knew very well that if he couldn''t find Lin Cheng in two or three years, he would continue searching indefinitely. Once he left, it was highly unlikely that he would return to C Country, so he couldn''t possibly leave Lin Cheng behind.


    There was no way he would use Lin Cheng as a bargaining chip for his own freedom.


    At that time, Lin Guli had already lost his wife and daughter and was on the verge of copse. He couldn''t care about anything else. Desperate, he nned to secretly take Lin Cheng away.


    But the king directly stationed soldiers outside his house.


    At that time, little Lin Cheng was still shorter than Lin Guli''s leg. He was a shy child who was afraid of strangers, but for Lin Guli''s sake, he secretly found a driver to take him to the pce and personally pleaded with the old king.


    Lin Cheng begged the old king on behalf of his uncle, Lin Guli.


    However, the old king presented a contract.


    By the time Lin Guli arrived, little Lin Cheng had already signed it.


    As Lin Guli recalled, the young Lin Cheng sat at the enormous conference table surrounded by guards and members of the royal family, looking innocent and unaware of the dangers around him.


    He seemed unaware of what he would lose by signing that agreement. Little Lin Cheng smiled happily and said to Lin Guli, who had arrived in a hurry, "Uncle, the king promised to let you find Nuan Nuan."


    And so, at the age of six, little Lin Cheng sold his entire life to the royal family in order to get his uncle to leave.


    This is also why the old king was so relentless in pressuring Lin Cheng. He knew that as long as Lin Cheng remained a duke, he would never be disloyal. In fact, if the royal family desired, Lin Cheng could even be their puppet king.


    Lin Cheng: "I was six, not three. I knew what I was signing."


    Lin Cheng''s attempt to console Lin Guli only made him feel worse.

 Chapter 414: Lin Cheng promised to marry Karina; Killed Lin Cheng

    <h4>Chapter 414</h4>


    In the pce,


    The old king''s temper towards Lin Cheng had changed from his hostility yesterday, and he had resumed his usual kind and amiable demeanor. However, his questions were too deliberate: "Miss Qiao and Mr. Qin did note together?"


    If it were anyone else whocked such discretion, they would surely get a beating.


    Lin Cheng looked weary, helpless in the face of this: "Why must You pretend to ask when You already know the answer. She has just returned to her country."


    He was grateful that the old king had given him face by not summoning a crowd to publicly punish him, otherwise half the members of the royal family would know that he had been cuckolded, and by his own friend at that. It would truly be a grand spectacle of humiliation.


    However, if he could not provide a satisfactory answer to the old king today, the old king would no longer spare his face.


    The old king smiled and consoled: "That friend of yours is quite a character. It is understandable that your fiancee would throw herself at him."


    Lin Cheng: "She is no longer my fiancee."


    The old king was ted, but did not overtly show it on his face.


    He disingenuously consoled: "Take care of your health, Duke Lin. It''s good that you saw through that woman early and cut your losses in time."


    He thought to himself: fortunately the hacked system has been restored to normal.


    Lin Cheng did not respond. He sat in the chair, lowered his eyes to look at the floor, absent-mindedly stroking the fur of the cat in his arms. His expression was gloomy and lonely, his mind wandering. He looked every bit like a man heartbroken by love.


    The old king said: "I told the Duke early on that Karina genuinely loves you and wants the best for you."


    "Thesest few days, Lai En has been very concerned about Karina, but she remains unaffected, her heart is only with you, Duke."


    Lin Cheng seemed to heave a sigh. After a moment he asked: "How is Princess Karina''s injury recovering?"


    The old king said: "The Duke probably does not know how serious her injuries actually are. If it were not for your sake..."


    A sh of murderous intent passed through the old king''s eyes.


    Lin Cheng took out a small bottle of ointment from his pocket: "This medicine will help Princess Karina''s face."


    The old king: "Was it given by that woman?"


    Lin Cheng did not reply, only said: "I still hope that for my sake, no more grievances will be held against her. After all, she was an innocent victim."


    The old king said: "Very well, but you have to personally deliver this medicine to Karina yourself. That is not an unreasonable request, is it?"


    Lin Cheng lowered his eyes for a moment, and nodded in agreement.


    Seeing this, the old king continued pushing with another bait: "Since the Duke is in low spirits, shall we postpone Princess Karina''s matter for another day?"


    Lin Cheng raised his face. There was no visible emotion: "There is no need. Since it is inevitable I might as well face it early."


    The king said: "So Duke Lin has made up his mind?"


    Lin Cheng said inly: "What does it matter, marrying one or the other makes no difference."


    The king''s eyes lit up. He could barely restrain the excitement in his heart. He stood up and asked "So the Duke agrees?"


    Lin Cheng said: "As a subject I have no choice. The moment the agreement was signed I knew." He stood up, "Do as you wish." Then he walked towards the door, "I''m going to deliver the medicine."


    Lin Cheng wore the air of one whose heart had died, indifferent to anything and everything.


    But no one would care whether he truly wanted to marry Karina. No one cared if he would be happy or not. As the Duke, as the Duke who had signed an indenturement, talking of love was too unrealistic.


    What they wanted was Lin Cheng''s capabilities, his loyalty and value. Moreover in their eyes, marrying a princess and inheriting the throne was something others coveted but could not obtain. Only Lin Cheng was unaware of his good fortune.


    To the old king, handing the throne to Lin Cheng would not only secure his family''s status in C Country, but also gain an able man. His own daughter would find happiness too.


    It was a win-win oue.


    As for Lin Cheng...they would confidently determine that in a few years Lin Cheng would realize just how wise today''s decision had been.


    He had clearly been befuddled by love earlier. This confirmed all the more that Qiao Ying was disastrous for men.


    Upon hearing that Lin Cheng had agreed to marry Karina, that Qiao Ying had returned to her country, and parted amiably with Lin Cheng, K could not help but ask: "Did Mr. Qin...also return to his country?"


    The ted old king remarked: "He probably didn''t have the nerve to stay, did he?"


    "He left..." K had mixed feelings.


    Seeing her daughter distraught, the old king consoled in high spirits: "Though outstanding in looks, status, abilities with no ws, his conduct was unsatisfactory. You needn''t be heartbroken for him. Your father will find another excellent match for you."


    K murmured: "There are no faithful men. They are all the same. Your daughter does not wish to marry for the time being."


    As soon as Lin Cheng consented to marry Karina, Lai En, who had eyes in the royal pce, received the news at once.


    Lai En said: "Damn it!"


    Lafeier''s expression was ominous, his eyes brimming with malice: "Should have found an opportunity early on to kill Lin Cheng, nip this in the bud."


    Lai En was startled by his father''s words. He looked at his father who seemed like a different person, and couldn''t speak for a while.


    After some time, he asked: "What should we do now?"


    Lafeier silently tugged at the corner of his mouth. His tone brooked no doubt: "There are far too many ways to prevent him from seeding the throne. He does not have the fortune to upy that seat."


    Lai En contemted and said: "Would it not seem too obvious now if we make a move on him?"


    Lafeier said: "Still afraid of incurring that old codger''s wrath? Moreover with Lin Cheng dead, how long can that old fellow still act tough?"


    Lai En hesitated: "But..."


    Lafeier stared ahead at some point. His tone ominous: "Daring to contend with us over the position, I want his life. If the royal family dares intervene, I will take all their lives too."


    Karina, whose face had been disfigured and was now disabled, even harbored thoughts of dying these past days. She refused to meet anyone, including Lin Cheng who hade to visit her now, and was barred outside her sick ward.


    Since she was injured until now, this was Lin Cheng''s first time visiting her.


    Karina only asked the maid attending her: "Did that womane?" She both feared and hated Qiao Ying.


    Hearing that Lin Cheng hade alone, Karina only heaved a sigh of relief. There was not the slightest joy in her heart, nor did she have any wish to see Lin Cheng at all.


    She had no mood now to care about any Duke Lin or the royal family. She only cared about her face and her possibly disabled leg.


    "Princess, will you really not invite Duke Lin in?"


    Karina''s expression was awful. Her entire face twisted fearsomely: "Do you think I''m fit to see anyone like this!?"


    The maid servant shrank back in fright, not daring to utter another word.


    After a while,


    the guard came in with gifts and a bottle of medicine: "Princess, this is the medicinal ointment Duke Lin sent. He said it can treat Your Highness''s face."


    Karina looked over immediately: "Give it here quickly!"


    Soon after, Karina also received her father''s message, learning that Qiao Ying and Qin Hanyue hadmitted adultery, that Lin Cheng and Qiao Ying had separated amicably, and that he had consented to marry her. The hugely relieved Karina came alive again.


    The king acted swiftly. He promptly announced Lin Cheng and Karina''s matter to all members of the royal family, and began selecting dates for their engagement, fearful that Lin Cheng would go back on his word.


    In the deep of night,


    a ck silhouette infiltrated Lin Cheng''s ducal residence. It slipped something into the cup specially reserved for Lin Cheng in his chambers,


    then, as silently as it hade, it stole away once more into the darkness...


    Lin Cheng ceaselessly received congrattory calls from members of the royal family, perfunctorily dealing with them before returning to his rooms early to wash up and retire for the night after drinking the water in his cup...

 Chapter 415: Lin Cheng’s Ambition, Engagement in Ten Days

    <h4>Chapter 415</h4>


    In the middle of the night, Lin Cheng felt parched. He got up several times to drink water. He was already feeling glum, and after getting up several times, whatever little desire to sleep he had left waspletely ruined.


    He called his cat over, hugged his cat while sitting by the floor-to-ceiling window and watched the night view for half the night, with a very old photo of his parents ced on the table next to him. It was a photo that Lin Cheng hardly ever looked at, which he took out from a drawer.


    Early next morning,


    Old King sent someone to invite Lin Cheng to discuss the engagement.


    Lin Guli said, "Let''s go together."


    Lin Cheng coughed a little but didn''t say much. "Let''s go," he said.


    Hearing his cough, Lin Guli asked the servant to bring another coat for Lin Cheng from upstairs. Then he personally helped Lin Cheng put it on.


    Lin Cheng smiled and stretched out his arms to put them into the sleeves.


    When uncle and nephew arrived, Old King and several members of the royal family were already seated and waiting for them. One of them had gone home the previous night but rushed back upon receiving the news...


    Seeing Lin Cheng, they were as pleased as if seeing their own son. Gone was the sharpness they had when previously forcing him up the mountain.


    They were courteous and even fawning over the uncle and nephew.


    Apparently except for Old King''s family, nobody else knew about Lin Cheng being "green hat-ed." Everybody thought Lin Cheng had a "change of heart for the greater good."


    Everybody discussed the engagement together. But Lin Cheng waspletely listless and absentminded throughout, not giving any opinions.


    Nobody picked on Lin Cheng who had lost love either.


    Old Kingpletely understood Lin Cheng''s feelings after being cheated on.


    The already reluctant Lin Cheng just acted out the heartbreak of losing his lovegirl to the end. He was preupied with his cat the entire time, leaving Lin Guli and Old King¡¯s group to handle the discussions.


    In the end, the engagement date was set for ten dayster. Not only would Old King hold a grand banquet, he would also make an national announcement.


    Hearing about the national announcement, Lin Cheng''s heart sank inevitably, even though he knew it would happen. With the whole world informed, even if he eventually left everything behind and walked away, it would still be very hard to detach himself.


    Lin Guli asked, "The date is so soon? What about Karina''s injury?"


    Old King said, "The engagement is more important."


    Just then, Lin Cheng''s coughing sounded: "Cough, cough cough..." He coughed quite badly.


    Everyone looked at him. They had heard Lin Cheng cough several times over the past half hour of discussion.


    Lin Guli asked, "Caught a cold?"


    Old King also voiced his concern.


    Lin Cheng managed to stop his coughing spell with great difficulty and took a breath to recover: "Maybe I caught a chill from the cold wind these days."


    Old King told his assistant, "Go find a doctor toe over."


    Lin Cheng declined, "No need, cough..."


    Lin Guli insisted, "Just let the doctor take a look."


    The doctor examined Lin Cheng swiftly and diagnosed him with a minor cold. He prescribed some medication and advised Lin Cheng to keep warm and eat light.


    Old King would arrange for someone to take full responsibility of the engagement preparations so Lin Cheng didn''t need to worry. He only needed to prepare an engagement ring.


    On the way back to the castle midway, a car blocked Lin Cheng''s way.


    Then someone appeared at Lin Cheng''s car window, "Duke Lin, my Duke has invited you."


    Lin Cheng went to meet alone.


    It was the same high-end private club with excellent confidentiality asst time, the same private room. Lin Cheng saw Lai En.


    Lai En asked, "Duke Lin, take a seat¡ªjust came back from the pce?"


    Lin Cheng said, "The Duke knows very clearly. Why bother asking? Has the Duke recovered from his injuries? And Duke Lafeier as well, cough¡ª"


    Lin Cheng gestured to ask the server for a cup of hot water.


    Lai En smiled, "My little injury won''t stop me from attending Duke Lin and Karina''s engagement banquet. Speaking of which, when will the engagement banquet happen?"


    Lin Cheng answered, "In ten days."


    Lai En offered his blessings, "Congrattions."


    As he looked at Lin Cheng, his expression gradually faded.


    Lin Cheng returned his gaze, "The Duke wouldn''t have asked me here just to ask about the engagement date, would you? Say what you really want to tell me."


    Seeing Lin Cheng''s attitude, Lai En was displeased. "Shouldn''t it be Duke Lin who does the talking? Or has Duke Lin forgotten what we talked about in this private roomst time?"


    Lin Cheng said, "To be honest, I prefer the atmosphere of ourst meeting. At least back then, I thought I had a choice."


    Lin Cheng put down the water in his hand, "But I''m just a minister who listens to orders and does his best. What I want to do is not up to me to decide. Even if I have my own beloved girl, even if I don''t love Karina, even if I''m not interested in that position, they won''t let me be. "


    Lin Cheng continued, "If Duke Lai En can make the King change his mind, I, Lin Cheng, will thank you first."


    Lai En said in displeasure, "Both good guy and bad guy roles were left for Duke Lin to act out, and all the benefits went to you too. And now you''re telling me this?"


    Lin Cheng stood up, "In everyone''s eyes, I''m indeed as lucky as I can be." Lin Cheng''s eyes flicked slightly and he asked back before Lai En could respond, "Duke Lai En wouldn''t have asked me here just to get an exnation from me, would you?"


    Seeing Lai En''s increasingly ugly expression, Lin Cheng smiled.


    "Since I have to take that position no matter what, I won''t struggle anymore. These days, so many people have been pressuring me in turns, it''s really annoying. But I''ve also realized one thing¡ªthe only way to stop them from pestering me is to have the power to shut them up. And that means I have to sit higher than them. So now I actually look forward to experiencing what it feels like to be worshipped by tens of thousands of people. I''m even impatient for it." Lin Cheng looked at Lai En with a smile as he spoke. His attitude towards that position hadpletely changed.


    Lin Cheng got up, "I won''t stay for the meal. I''ll invite Duke Lai En to my engagement banquet in ten days. Cough¡ª Duke Lai En must show up, you hear?"


    Lai En''s voice was cold and heavy, "Duke Lin had better take good care of his health. Don''t end up celebrating prematurely only to run into sorrow."


    Lin Cheng bid farewell, "Thank you for your concern, Duke. I''ll take my leave now."


    Lai En''s hand on the table had already clenched into a fist when Lin Cheng spoke of wanting to experience the worship of tens of thousands. The moment Lin Cheng stepped out of the private room, Lai En mmed his fist heavily onto the table.


    At this time, Lai En strongly agreed with what his father said¡ªthey should have killed Lin Cheng long ago.


    He even suspected that Lin Cheng had brought Jiao Ying to pretend to discuss cooperationst time just to probe him, and had deliberately offered to give up the throne and support Lai En, which was fake all along.


    Everything, including Lin Cheng asking Jiao Ying to pretend to be his girlfriend, was part of his borate scheme just to deceive Lai En and keep some evidence to deal with Lai En and the entire Howard Family.


    It was evident that Lin Cheng had wanted that position from the very start.


    The more Lai En thought about it, the more he felt that was the case, and the more he felt he had been duped. Once Lin Cheng seeded to the throne, Lai En feared that he would immediately take action against him, his family, and the royal members who supported Lai En.


    Lai En returned to the hospital with a heavy heart.


    His father Lafeier asked, "Did you meet Lin Cheng?"


    Lai En answered tersely, "Feeling vexed. Just went out for some fresh air."


    Lafeier said, "Judging from your restless state, I already said not to worry. They can''t see this marriage through."


    That night,


    Old King called the media and held a press conference. Facing the cameras, he announced the joyous news to the people nationwide that Lin Cheng and Princess Karina of the royal family were engaged to be married. This was equivalent to an implicit announcement that Lin Cheng was the heir to the throne.


    Initially thinking that it was just a minor chill, Lin Cheng didn''t even n on taking medication. But unexpectedly, his condition deteriorated...

 Chapter 416: Qin Han Yue abused his Nephew Again; Qin Han Yue gave Gifts.

    <h4>Chapter 416</h4>


    In the capital city of Huaguo, as the sky darkened, Qin Hanyue, the driver of the Qin family, was already waiting.


    Coming out of the airport, Qin Hanyue stood in front of the car and asked, "Today is the Laba Festival. Should I go with you, or should youe with me to the Qin family?"


    It didn''t matter where they celebrated or how they celebrated; the important thing was being together, that''s what he meant.


    Qiao Ying looked at him.


    Qin Yuchen: It takes confidence to speak with such certainty~


    Qin Hanyue told her, "My parents have already prepared dinner ording to your taste." He spoke kindly.


    Qin Yuchen: He''s really confident, even "coercing" me.


    Qin Hanyue looked sincere, with a hint of ambiguity, and said, "Would you do me the honor of having a meal, Miss Qiao?"


    Qiao Ying nced at him without responding and went straight to the back seat.


    Qin Hanyue smiled and followed suit, closing the car door.


    The car headed towards the Qin family.


    The night fell quickly, and when the car arrived at the entrance of the Qin elderly couple''s residence in the Qin family, it was time for dinner.


    The people inside heard the car sound and hurried out to greet them.


    Qin Hanyue led the person inside.


    He saw Qin Yuchen supporting Qin Old Lady as she came out.


    Thetter met his gaze, respectfully calling out to him, "Third Uncle," inevitably being caught by the marks on Qin Hanyue''s neck.


    Qin Yuchen averted his gaze and then added, "...Miss Qiao." His gaze also followed to look at Qiao Ying but quickly withdrew it.


    It was just that, in the presence of his Third Uncle, Qin Yuchen''s calling Qiao Ying sounded somewhat awkward and ufortable, and his eyes were restrained.


    Qin Hanyue responded to him neither warmly nor coldly, then immediately spoke warmly to Qiao Ying, "Let''s have dinnerter. Take off your scarf."


    He proceeded to take off Qiao Ying''s scarf.


    And then Qiao Ying''s neck, which had twice as many marks as Qin Hanyue''s, was exposed, so many that at first nce, it looked like she was injured, which scared Qin Yuchen, who didn''t dare to look again.


    Afraid that his Third Uncle would be unhappy.


    Upon seeing the marks of affection between the two, Qin Old Madam''s heart bloomed with joy. Her approving gaze shifted to Qin Hanyue, as if praising herself for raising a son who matured early.


    Qiao Ying, however, casually said, "No ambition."


    Some elder who was in a dilemma pretended not to hear and said, "Let''s go and eat."


    Qin Yuchen couldn''t bear a moment longer and didn''t dare to eat at the same table. The shadow of eating at the same tablest time still lingered.


    Thinking back to that time, it seemed like everything was just yesterday, but his Third Uncle, who had brought back a beauty, was already different from before.


    Qiao Ying, who was about to be his Third Aunt from his lifesaver Qiao ssmate... Qin Yuchen''s mood... was hard to put into words.


    "Grandfather, grandmother, Third Uncle, I''m going back first."


    Qin Hanyue looked at him, "Not staying to eat together?"


    This tone clearly indicated that he didn''t really want him to stay and eat.


    Qin Yuchen said, "You all eat. My father still has some work to do and won''t make it back for dinner. I''ll go apany my mother."


    Afraid of not being able to refuse the elders, Qin Yuchen found a reason to decline.


    Qin Hanyue said, "You''re not young anymore. You can find a girlfriend to apany your parents."


    Qin Yuchen never imagined that one day his Third Uncle, who was indifferent to everything except work, would care about his marriage matters. This "special favor," he really didn''t know if it was a blessing or a curse.


    Qin Yuchen said, "...I''ll do my best."


    Qin Yuchen hurriedly escaped from this troublesome ce.


    Qin Old Madam took Qiao Ying to have a meal and asked, "Where did you go for your trip? Did you have a good time?"


    Qiao Ying replied, "C Country, it was alright."


    After dinner, Qin Hanyue took his people back to his own residence.


    From a distance, Qiao Ying saw that there were three top-tier sports cars of different colors parked at the entrance of Qin Hanyue''s vi.


    The car doors and roofs were wide open, as if waiting for someone toe and admire them. It was obvious that these were not guests visiting the house.


    Qiao Ying slowed down her footsteps as she approached and stopped in front of the sports cars.


    Qin Hanyue asked, "Do you like them?"


    Qiao Ying replied, "No need to go out of your way."


    Qin Hanyue helplessly said, "It''s a gift."


    Qiao Ying raised an eyebrow and looked at him, asking, "Apology gift or holiday gift?"


    Qin Hanyue said, "If you ept it as an apology gift, then it''spensation. I''ll prepare a holiday gift if you don''t ept it."


    If she doesn''t ept it, then it''s a holiday gift.


    Qiao Ying seemed to snort coldly, her voice very soft.


    Qin Hanyue said, "These are thetest models of sports cars. I don''t know which color you would like, so I bought them all."


    "I don''t have much knowledge about sports cars, and I''m not very familiar with their performance in various aspects. I hope this sports car isn''t just shy butcks substance."


    Qiao Ying looked at them and said, "It''s good if it can be modified."


    Qin Hanyue replied, "That''s good then."


    Qiao Ying asked him, "Why are you giving me a sports car?"


    Qin Hanyue answered, "Among the things that you are interested in and often use, the price of a sports car can barely be afforded as a gift."


    Qin Hanyue continued, "You said you like expensive things."


    Whether it''s sincere or just a polite gesture to Lin Gu, it''s always right to buy ording to Qiao Ying''s preferences.


    After hearing what he said, Qiao Ying''s mouth twitched, as if she was smiling.


    She walked inside and said, "Put it in the garage."


    Qin Hanyue felt delighted in his heart and quickly stepped forward to hold her hand.


    Qiao Ying, feeling a bit sleepy, went upstairs and entered the bathroom. After taking a shower anding out, she saw Qin Hanyue sitting on the sofa in the pajamas that should have been in the adjacent room. No, this room was originally where Qin Hanyue slept.


    Upon hearing here out, Qin Hanyue stood up. It seemed like he had been waiting for a while with the hairdryer in his hand.


    His behavior was very unnatural, making Qiao Ying couldn''t help but imagine that he had racked his brains and exhausted all means to find a reason to enter her room while he was taking a shower. He couldn''t wait after showering and came over.


    As soon as he entered, he took out the hairdryer and prepared it.


    Not only that, he might have even demonstrated it in the room himself¡ªwhether it was better to sit or stand, or to pretend to calmly look at his phone and greet her naturally when she came out.


    If that were the case, it would be really silly.


    Qiao Ying looked at him with both eyes, her hand drying her hair without stopping, and asked, "What are you doing?"


    Qin Hanyue held the hairdryer and said, "I came to see if you need anything. Now it seems that you do."


    Qiao Ying went to the bedside to pick up her phone and said, "Hurry up, I''m tired."


    Qin Hanyue quickly responded, "Alright."


    He skillfully blow-dried her hair while Qiao Ying checked the message sent by Moon Shadow and confirmed that Lin Cheng was still alive.


    Qin Hanyue asked, "How is it going with Lin Cheng?"


    Qiao Ying replied, "The engagement banquet will be held in ten days."


    Qin Hanyue: "Will Diamond J take action? Wouldn''t it be too obvious at this point?"


    Qiao Ying: "He has already taken action."


    Qin Hanyue: "How is Lin Cheng doing?"


    Qiao Ying: "He''s still alive. Diamond J probably didn''t initially intend to kill Lin Cheng. If I were him, I would have eliminated Lin Cheng first to tie up loose ends."


    Qin Hanyue: "It''s not about kindness; it''s about not considering Lin Cheng a threat. He''s resorting to drastic measures now because of your appearance, so he must be regretting it."


    Qin Hanyue: "Once Lin Cheng is dealt with, the next target will be the entire royal family."


    Qin Hanyue: "He''s taking a desperate gamble now. It''s also possible that he has enough forces within the royal family to support his rebellion."


    Qiao Ying likes talking to intelligent people; it saves time and effort.


    Qiao Ying: "He probably wants to end things quickly now to avoid prolonging the situation. If I suddenly disappear, he might strike against Lin Cheng at any time within these ten days."

 Chapter 417: Qiao Ying: "Do you sleep"; Qin Hanyue: "Sleep"

    <h4>Chapter 417</h4>


    Qin Hanyue: "Guess how many people Diamond J has assigned to watch us."


    Qiao Ying replied, "Do you want to know where they are hiding?"


    Qin Hanyue looked surprised and asked, "Have you already discovered them?"


    Qiao Ying said, "I don''t have extraordinary perception. I just know their habits too well, so I can guess even without any special abilities."


    Qiao Ying continued, "It''s like the sniper who chooses the perfect ambush point during a mission. You don''t need to search for it; with experience, you can simply observe the terrain and figure it out."


    Qin Hanyue praised her with a smile, "You''re really clever."


    Qiao Ying, as always, missed the romantic atmosphere, saying, "I''m sensitive to negativements." In other words, ttery won''t work on her.


    Qin Hanyue chuckled and asked, "What if Diamond J realizes that we''re just acting and waiting for him to expose himself? What if he bes cautious?"


    Qiao Ying replied, "Unless he gives up the throne, even if he figures it out, he will still fall into our trap willingly." She ran her fingers through her long hair and said, "Enough."


    She walked directly to the side of the bed andy down.


    Qin Hanyue turned off the hairdryer and stood there, looking at her. It was evident that he didn''t want to return to the next room, but he couldn''t find the words to ask if he could stay. After standing for a moment, feeling a bit awkward, he pretended to be casual and put the hairdryer away in the drawer.


    However, he regretted it the next second. Standing there empty-handed made him even more awkward, not knowing where to put his hands.


    He coughed lightly, trying to create a noise to get her attention, but he failed.


    Qin Hanyue couldn''t tell if she truly didn''t notice or if she was pretending.


    Qin Hanyue said, "Let me close the curtains for you." He walked over and closed the curtains.


    Looking at Qiao Ying ying with her phone on the bed as if she couldn''t sense his presence, he asked, "Do you want me to pour you a ss of water?"


    Qiao Ying, who happened to be thirsty, responded with a sound of agreement.


    So Qin Hanyue went and poured a ss of water and ced it on the bedside table.


    After pouring the water, Qin Hanyue couldn''t find anything else to do.


    Even though they had already taken their rtionship to a substantial level, Qin Hanyue sometimes felt that their connection was not as strong as before.


    He wanted to take it further, to change the current situation.


    Since they had already be intimate, Qin Hanyue naturally didn''t want to sleep in separate beds, or rather, separate rooms. So whether he could take that important step and stay tonight was crucial. That''s why he kept fidgeting and stubbornly refused to leave.


    But seeing Qiao Yingpletely ignoring him, Qin Hanyue had no choice but to temporarily give up.


    He realized that every small progress in their rtionship was a gradual process, just like boiling a frog in warm water. It was like that when they first met, it was like that during the ambiguous phase, and even their kisses progressed from gentle to passionate. Although the progress was slow, Qin Hanyue enjoyed this steady and continuous flow.


    It seemed that this time would be the same. He just didn''t know how long this process would take before he could sleep beside her.


    Feeling relieved, Qin Hanyue was about to say goodnight and return to the next room.


    Then he saw Qiao Ying turn off her phone, lie down, close her eyes, and say, "If you''re not going to sleep, please turn off the lights."


    Her surprises always came unexpectedly.


    Qin Hanyue was taken aback, his eyes shining brightly. "I''ll sleep," he replied.


    He immediately got into bed, turned off the lights,y down, covered himself with the nket, and embraced her in one smooth motion.


    Qin Hanyue embraced her tightly, lowered his head, and kissed her forehead. A restrained smile yed at the corners of his mouth as he whispered, "Goodnight."


    This time, sharing the same bed was different from any previous asions when external factors had forced them to sleep separately.


    After a long day of traveling on the ne, Qin Hanyue, who had been busy with work, felt no trace of sleepiness as he held her in his arms. He breathed in the scent of her hair, the same shampoo fragrance as his own, and his spirits soared with joy.


    Qiao Ying, on the other hand, seemed much more tired and had fallen asleep early.


    With warmth and tenderness in his arms, Qin Hanyue listened to her steady breathing, feeling her presence. Immersed in happiness, it took him until midnight to finally feel a bit sleepy. Just as he drifted off, Qiao Ying woke up and struggled out of his embrace, preparing to get up.


    Qin Hanyue woke up and softly asked, "What''s wrong?"


    She had probably forgotten that he was beside her. When she heard his voice, she hesitated for a moment, realizing he was there, andy back down, giving him a gentle push and saying, "Water."


    Qin Hanyue immediately sat up, turned on the bedsidemp, and brought her the ss of water from the nightstand.


    Qiao Ying took a sip and then went back to sleep.


    Qin Hanyue looked at her and also took a drink of water before turning off themp and lying back down, holding her close.


    However, Qiao Ying turned over, facing away from him, and left his embrace. Without hesitation, Qin Hanyue followed her and once again hugged her from behind, nting a kiss on the back of her head.


    After a while, Qiao Ying, half asleep and half awake, struggled out of his embrace again and slept on her own.


    Realizing that she probably still wasn''t ustomed to having someone beside her, Qin Hanyue didn''t persist. He lifted the nket higher for her and then slept beside her.


    Perhaps tired from the journey, Qiao Ying slept soundly this time.


    The next day,


    As soon as Qiao Ying opened her eyes, before her brain fully awakened, her body instinctively reacted, with a chilling intent brushing against Qin Hanyue''s neck, almost materializing into a lethal attack. Realizing that she was sleeping in Qin Hanyue''s embrace, Qiao Ying suppressed her aura.


    She raised her face and looked up, and upon seeing Qin Hanyue''s incredibly captivating face, her body and mind were thoroughly pleased. She stared at him for a while, finding him more and more pleasing to the eye.


    She retracted her earlier statement that Lin Guli was more outstanding. Of course, that statement had been insincere and meant to provoke Qin Hanyue.


    Even if Lin Guli was truly in his twenties or thirties, he still wouldn''t outshine Qin Hanyue. However, whether Qin Hanyue would possess the same charm as Lin Guli at that age remained uncertain.


    She couldn''t help but think of Qin Hanyue''s father, who bore a resemnce to him. Despite his advanced age, he was still a handsome old man.


    Qiao Ying imagined that as Qin Hanyue grew older, he would also be a handsome old man, perhaps the most handsome among them.


    Unfortunately, Qiao Ying wasn''t one to shower praise on others, and Qin Hanyue couldn''t hear her inner thoughts.


    If Qin Hanyue knew that he held such a high position in Qiao Ying''s heart, he would surely be ecstatic.


    Having seen enough, Qiao Yingy back down, wanting to stretch, but his arms around her waist tightened, pulling her closer.


    Qiao Ying looked at him and met his smiling ink-ck eyes.


    In the bathroom, they stood side by side, brushing their teeth and washing their faces together for the past two days.


    Qin Hanyue held a towel in his hand, waiting to wipe her face. He smiled and asked, "What were you thinking when you woke up and stared at me?"


    Qiao Ying replied with a question, "What were you thinking when you woke up with your eyes closed?"


    Qin Hanyue''s gaze was ambiguous, and he honestly replied, "I was wondering if you would do something to me." There was anticipation in his tone.


    "I didn''t realize Mr. Qin is such a fantasizer," Qiao Ying teased.


    Qin Hanyue helped her dry the water on her face and said, "You haven''t answered me."


    Qiao Ying nced at him and, under Qin Hanyue''s curious and expectant gaze, said, "Not a bad face." Then she left the bathroom.


    At first, Qin Hanyue didn''t react. After understanding that this was her answer, he couldn''t help butugh and cry.


    When he woke up, he held her in his arms, thinking about fulfilling his wishes and achieving a happy ending with his beloved, building a home together.


    He thought that she had been staring at him so attentively after waking up because she had the same feelings, but he didn''t expect that she was merely looking at his face.


    Qin Hanyue chuckled and said to himself, "I''m truly honored."


    Well, maybe he indeed has a vivid imagination. He always thought of himself as rational, butpared to Qiao Ying, it turns out that he is emotional.


    The entire C Country was immersed in a festive atmosphere, eagerly awaiting the engagement banquet of their royal princess and Lin Cheng, which would take ce in ten days.


    The old king took advantage of the situation and frequently summoned Lin Cheng to the pce, assigning him to handle state affairs.


    Lin Cheng did not refuse.


    The old king was very pleased with this.


    The old king solemnly reminded Lin Cheng, "The Howard family is ambitious. Lai En has been making some moves behind the scenes, trying to win over members of the royal family. I''m afraid they won''t stay quiet. You need to be cautious."


    Lin Cheng tightened his coat, coughed, and replied, "Is the Duke''splexion so poor because his cold has worsened? Should I call the doctor for you again?"


    Lin Cheng didn''t refuse and said, "Thank you."


    The doctor came to examine Lin Cheng''s body.


    Aside from a severe cough, Lin Cheng felt very weak and asionally experienced chest tightness and shortness of breath. It resembled cold symptoms but not entirely.


    The doctor couldn''t find anything else wrong and prescribed some cold medicine for Lin Cheng, advising him to go to the hospital for further examination if his condition worsened.


    The old king angrily said, "You''ll wait until your condition worsens before going to the hospital for an examination? Am I supporting you to eat for nothing? If the Duke''s health and the engagement banquet arepromised, can you bear the responsibility?"


    The doctor trembled in fear.


    While coughing, Lin Cheng said, "I''m fine. I will find time to go to the hospital for an examination. Your Majesty, please don''t worry."

 Chapter 418: Qin Hanyu: "We really fit together"; True and false are hard to tell"

    <h4>Chapter 418</h4>


    The hospital room! The smell of disinfectant was not too strong.


    Probably because of old age, Lafeier''s injuries were healing slowly. In addition, there have been frequent visitors these past two days, naturally alling to discuss with him about Lin Cheng''s session to the throne. Lafeier had not rested well at all, and now he looked rather listless.


    "I''m wondering if she''s just putting on an act. Lin Cheng agreed to marry Karina and seed to the throne to force us to show our hand."


    "Otherwise, why would Lin Cheng suddenlypromise, and even from thest time we met with them to when I was attacked and injured, it was her testing me." Lafeier sat on the hospital bed: "What if this really is her deliberately leaving? What do we do then?" After a short pause, Lafeier shook his head and muttered: "I''m probably just overthinking it."


    "Maybe she really is just here to help Lin Cheng put on a show for the royal family to see, and she''s not actually targeting us at all."


    Lafeier thought of something else. He looked towards the middle-aged man standing with his back to him and his hands behind him by the window, and said reproachfully:


    "You shouldn''t have taken action so rashly at the state banquet that day. What if Qin Hanyue had noticed something and told her..."


    The man at the window turned around: "Whether she''s acting or we''re overthinking, even if this really is a trap she set up, we can still back out and just hand over the throne to Lin Cheng, right?"


    "So what if she really is targeting us? As long as she can''t confirm who exactly she''s looking for, she won''t act rashly."


    Lafeier smiled wryly: "Yes, as long as she can''t confirm exactly who Diamond J is, she won''t make a move."


    The man at the window warned: "Keep a close eye on her and make sure she stays in Hua Country."


    Lafeier: "I''m watching her."


    Lai En leaned on his crutch as he came out of his hospital room, intending to go see his father, but saw his father walking towards the elevators.


    Lai En called out: "Father, why are you out..."


    The man turned around to look at him. Lai En stared at thepletely unfamiliar face, stunned. It wasn''t his father.


    Lai En apologized to the man. He stood there and watched the man get into the elevator...


    Lai En arrived at his father''s hospital room: "Father, did anyonee to visit you earlier?" Aside from medical staff, no one else coulde up to this floor that they had booked out entirely, so that person could only have been visiting his father.


    Lafeier looked at him but did not reply immediately.


    Lai En said: "I just ran into someone earlier. That person''s back looked a little like yours, I almost mistook him for you."


    Lafeier: "A friend."


    Lai En: "Father''s friend? I don''t think I''ve ever met him before."


    Lafeier: "Just a regr friend. It''s normal you don''t recognize him. He heard I was injured so he came to see how I''m doing."


    Lai En nodded.


    After breakfast, Qiao Ying sat on the sofa holding her phone, not knowing what she was looking at, and sat there for half a day.


    Qin Hanyue was busy with work for a while, and when he saw that she was still on her phone, he went over and sat next to her: "What are you looking at?"


    Qiao Ying simply handed him her phone.


    Qin Hanyue took it and saw that they were photos, specifically surveince screenshot captures, and the person in the images was Lafeier.


    Thinking about how Qiao Ying had been frequently scrolling back and forth earlier, as ifparing something, Qin Hanyue also scrolled back and forth to take a look.


    Flipping through them, he realized they were all photos of Lafeier - walking, getting into cars, talking, standing, sitting, eating...just normal, everyday activities.


    Qin Hanyue: "What''s wrong with these photos?"


    Qiao Ying: "Something''s off."


    Qin Hanyue looked again carefully: "I don''t see anything off."


    Qiao Ying: "Neither do I."


    Qin Hanyue looked at her, then smiled and moved closer to her: "You haven''t yed a joke on me in a long time."


    Qiao Ying gave him an unimpressed look: "I''m not joking with you."


    Curious, Qin Hanyue asked her to borate: "Then why do you feel like there''s something wrong with the Lafeier in these photos?"


    Qiao Ying took her phone back, flipped through the images a couple more times, then opened a short surveince video of Lafeiering out of a hotel while on a business trip: "Can''t put my finger on it, something just feels off."


    Qin Hanyue watched her screen: "Do you feel like his every word and move is off? Do you think he seems like Diamond J? Does he seem familiar?"


    Qin Hanyue continued: "You were in close contact with Lafeier that day. Is the Lafeier now on your phone different from the one you met?"


    Qin Hanyue looked at the Lafeier on the phone walking through a hotel lobby towards the elevators, then thought back to the one he saw that day. If Lafeier really was the original Diamond J, his acting skills would have to be superb, always staying in character.


    Especially at their meeting in the private room that day, he would have been more prudent and careful about details than ever. The casual Lafeier captured on surveince right now should be the real him in a rxed state, but Qin Hanyue didn''t notice anything out of the ordinary.


    Qiao Ying didn''t respond. She leaned back on the sofa, not knowing what she was thinking.


    "Are you worried that even if they make a move against Lin Cheng, you still won''t be able to confirm exactly which mask Diamond J is hiding behind?"


    Qiao Ying looked at him but said nothing.


    Qin Hanyue said: "I believe you can do it. You should be the most familiar with him out of anyone, and recognizing people is your specialty."


    Qiao Ying told him: "I did actually receive training in that area."


    Curious, Qin Hanyue asked her to borate: "Any techniques?"


    Qiao Ying: "The eyes."


    Qin Hanyue: "Eyes?"


    Qin Hanyue gazed into her beautiful eyes: "The eyes are windows to the soul. Appearances can be altered but the eyes are hard to fool."


    Qiao Ying: "Your eyes truly are hard to fool."


    Her tone was a little mocking.


    Qin Hanyue just smiled: "I''m just being frank with you." He went on: "My gaze is direct, your words are direct - we''re a natural fit."


    Qiao Ying didn''t feel like engaging with him and went back to her own thoughts.


    Qin Hanyue moved closer to her: "What are you thinking about?"


    Qiao Ying snapped back from her thoughts. Looking at the man''s face right before her eyes, she raised her hand and lightly scratched the fading marks on his neck.


    His gaze naturally fell onto the marks all over her neck as she moved. His eyes instantly became scorching hot and he lowered his head wanting to kiss her.


    Qiao Ying turned her face away: "Tell me, if Lafeier really is Diamond J, is Lai En real or fake? And if he''s real, does he know?"


    Lai Eny in his hospital bed, thinking back to the man he had mistaken for his father earlier. That man''s back really did resemble his father''s. He had stared at the man''s back until he watched him get into the elevator.


    The man was standing in the elevator and their eyes met.


    That pair of eyes were very familiar.


    Lai En picked up his phone and nced at the room door before making a call to a trusted subordinate in a low voice: "Help me check on someone..."

 Chapter 419: Engagement Party, Lam Cheng vomiting blood coma

    <h4>Chapter 419</h4>


    In the blink of an eye,


    Only two days remained until the engagement banquet.


    The entire C Country, especially the western region, was adorned with colorful decorations and filled with joyous festivities. The royal pce was particrly lively, brimming with a festive atmosphere.


    On the surface, the entire royal family appeared to be celebrating together, but in reality, almost half of them were anxious and worried.


    The members of the royal family, who held the Howard family in high regard, hoped for something unexpected to happen, to prevent it all from taking ce.


    Perhaps due to their sincerity, their prayers seemed to have been answered. Lin Cheng''s cough grew worse with each passing day, echoing through the empty castle.


    Lin Guli gently patted his back, trying to ease his difort. "How did this cold get so severe?" she asked.


    The butler handed Lin Cheng some medicine with concern. "The king has sent someone to invite the Duke to the pce for state affairs. Should I decline on your behalf?"


    With a pale face and a flushed cough, Lin Cheng replied, "Tell them I''m not feeling well and can''t go today."


    The butler nodded and said, "Duke, your formal attire has arrived. Do you need to try it on?"


    Lin Cheng dismissed the idea. "Leave it be."


    After some thought, the butler inquired again, "With the engagement banquet approaching, will our mansion be too empty? Should we decorate it?"


    Lin Cheng refused, saying, "No need. It''s just an engagement, not a wedding." He sent the butler away and turned to Lin Guli with a wry smile. "Luckily, Karina isn''t feeling well. Otherwise, it would be quite troublesome for me to cooperate with those wedding gown photoshoots."


    Lin Cheng continued, "The photos will be published in the news, and the whole country will see them." The thought made him ufortable.


    Lin Guli didn''t respond to hisment but instead told him, "The king approached me yesterday. He wants you and Karina to marry shortly after the new year."


    Upon hearing this, Lin Cheng''s cough worsened, and it took him a while to catch his breath. "He''s in such a hurry."


    Lin Guli said, "The king is about to abdicate. If I''m not mistaken, he will announce it publicly on the day of the engagement banquet."


    Lin Guli ced her hand on Lin Cheng''s shoulder. "At that time, he will likely also announce you as the heir to the throne. Once it''s made known to the world, if you still want to leave, there will be only one path for you."


    "Abandoning your fianc¨¦e and running away doesn''t sound very good," Lin Cheng turned around, gripping the railing with both hands, standing on the second floor, looking at the ce he had lived for over twenty years.


    He said, "I hope this engagement doesn''t happen."


    Lin Cheng wished for them to take action as soon as possible.


    His words deepened the worry on Lin Guli''s brow. "Whether or not Lin Cheng ultimately ascends to that position, his sacrifice is inevitable, and he may even lose his life."


    Lin Guli regretted not firmly stopping him from taking such a risk. She should have decisively taken him away. The life and death of the royal family, the future of C Country, had nothing to do with them.


    Now, it was no longer realistic to take him away.


    As soon as the old king heard that Lin Cheng was seriously ill, he immediately sent a prince to visit. In the eyes of the old king, Lin Cheng was more important than anything else.


    For the next two days, Lin Cheng used his "illness" as an excuse to avoid going to the pce. He spent the final two days in the calm and quiet of the castle, until the day of the engagement banquet arrived.


    On the eve of the engagement banquet, Karina was brought back to the pce from the hospital. Her face had improved considerably, but the healing came toote, leaving behind some scars even after recovery.


    To conceal the marks on her face as much as possible, Karina woke up before dawn to put on makeup and specifically chose a veil to cover her face.


    Withyers of cosmetics and the veil as a shield, the final result provided Karina with some sce, albeit reluctantly.


    However, when the servant wheeled the wheelchair over, the mental walls Karina had just built crumbled instantly.


    A disfigured face, a wheelchair¡ª


    She, the esteemed princess of the royal family and the future queen, on the day of her engagement, had to face her fianc¨¦, the royal family, and even the entire nation in this miserable state. Not only could she not reveal her face in any wedding photos, she couldn''t even show her face at all.


    "Come!" Karina shouted angrily.


    She called her trusted aide over.


    "I don''t care what methods you use, assassination, poisoning, no matter who you find, assassins, desperados¡ªgo to Hua Country, find that damned woman Qiao Yin, and kill her!"


    Lin Cheng changed into a white suit, standing in front of the dressing mirror, adjusting his tie. He looked at his overly paleplexion and wondered if he should have a makeup artiste over.


    "Cough, cough..." Suddenly, Lin Cheng started coughing violently, feeling a sharp pain in his chest, struggling to catch his breath.


    He felt a surge of blood and then a mouthful of fresh blood sprayed out. The color on the floor seemed darker, but Lin Cheng didn''t notice that the blood sttered on the floor was almost ck...


    When a duke and a princess got engaged, it naturally wouldn''t be a small affair.


    In addition to Lin Cheng''s own twenty cars, the pce sent over a dozen royal vehicles.


    Apanying them were not only two princes and a few trusted confidants but also hundreds of fully armed guards.


    The streets leading to the pce were cleared, and each section had police officers stationed, ensuring smooth passage for the massive motorcade.


    With such grand preparations, it would be really difficult for any idents to happen.


    The electronic screens outside the car windows broadcasted this joyful news.


    Buildings, residentialplexes, streetlights, and even traffic lights were adorned with festive ribbons and decorations.


    Many citizens spontaneously decorated their homes to express their congrattions. This engagement banquet was being closely watched by the entire country.


    The grand hall of the pce¡ª


    Although time was short, there were enough people. How could the engagement banquet of the esteemed princess of the royal family be anything less than meticulous? The scene, created with money, was splendidly decorated, leaving nothing out, resembling a wedding ceremony in its grandeur.


    Members of the royal family arrived one by one, each family bringing their entourage. In addition, there was arge number of media reporters. The entire engagement banquet would be broadcasted live.


    The number of attendees was more than four times that of the state banquet, not counting the guards.


    With the joyous asion, the old king attended in his finest attire, his face exuding happiness, no traces of the illness that almost brought him down after being angered by the Lin Family''s uncle and nephew a few days ago.


    Outside the doors, the sound of ceremonial cannons rang out from time to time.


    "After today, when the dust settles, we can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Duke Lin has finally not let us down."


    "Yes, indeed, it''s a cause for celebration. I believe that after Duke Lin Cheng ascends the throne, the Howard Family will be considerably restrained," said one person, ncing at the Howard Family, led by Lafeier, sitting on the other side.


    The scene was still divided into two factions:


    The royal party on the left cheered loudly.


    The Lai En faction on the right whispered among themselves.


    Their voices grew progressively softer, and they only showed a hint of a smile when the cameras turned to them.


    "It seems they''ve invited so many journalists. There must be something important to announce. Most likely, the king will announce his abdication and Duke Lin Cheng''s ascension," someone spected.


    "Once Lin Cheng assumes power, our good days are probably over. I made a wrong bet this time," another personmented.


    Many of Lai En''s supporters had close ties or vested interests with the Howard Family. If the Howard Family were suppressed, they would suffer as well.


    "Just look at them, pretending to be in dire straits. I wonder what they''re scheming behind our backs, trying to curry favor with Lin Cheng," Lai En remarked, picking up the ss of red wine in front of him and enjoying it with great enthusiasm. "They seem disappointed in me."


    Lafeier added, "They''re probably calcting how to deceive us and please Lin Cheng."


    Then, eight ceremonial cannons were fired.


    The atmosphere at the Lai En faction''s seats on the right becamepletely devoid of joy. "It seems a miracle won''t happen," someone sighed.


    As the convoy was halfway through its journey, Lin Cheng held a delicate bouquet of flowers in his hand, sitting next to the king''s eldest son. The prince noticed Lin Cheng coughing from time to time and asked, "Duke, are you nervous? Your face looks pale."


    "What is there to be nervous about?" Lin Cheng replied.


    The crown prince continued, "Duke Lin, you''re about to be the king''s son-inw and the princess''s husband. Furthermore, my father has already decided to publicly announce you as the next heir to the throne at the engagement banquet. At this point, Duke, can you be honest with me? If your fianc¨¦e hasn''t betrayed you, do you truly not want this throne?"


    Lin Cheng didn''t answer directly but retorted, "As the king''s eldest son, you should have been the first in line for the throne. Even if Lai En is exceptionally capable and has a powerful background, you are still the chosen one. Perhaps today would have been the day of your ascension even without me."


    The crown prince chuckled lightly, causing a fit of coughing. His coughing grew worse and more urgent, until suddenly, he spewed a mouthful of blood, staining the back of the seat in front of him. He felt a lump in his chest, his vision turned ck, and he lost consciousness.


    Before losing consciousness, Lin Cheng heard the crown prince''s urgent voice calling out to him, "Duke Lin Cheng? Duke Lin Cheng?"


    "Quick, take him to the hospital!"

 Chapter 420: ’ Sleep it Off ’; Announcement of Lin Cheng as Heir to the Throne

    <h4>Chapter 420</h4>


    In the grand hall of the pce,


    The Old King was radiant, immersed in a chorus of congrattions.


    Suddenly, someone hurriedly burst into the hall. It was the assistant of the Eldest Prince. But wasn''t he supposed to have gone with the Eldest Prince to receive someone?


    "Something terrible has happened! Duke Lin suddenly coughed up blood and fainted on his way here. Then, while being taken to the hospital, there was an ident, a car crash. He''s currently being treated, and his condition is unknown."


    The Old King''s wine ss slipped from his hand and shattered on the floor.


    He widened his eyes and eximed, "What did you say?"


    In a room nearby,


    Karina, dressed in finery, sat in a wheelchair. She asked her servant for the time once again, growing impatient. "Why hasn''t he arrived yet?"


    Her face was still recovering, and she couldn''t wear makeup for too long as it could worsen her condition. Whether it was psychological or not, Karina already felt an itchy, stinging sensation on her face.


    Karina impatiently said, "Bring me the mirror."


    Taking the mirror, she lifted her delicate veil and quickly examined the ufortable areas on her face without thoroughly inspecting them.


    Kara burst into the room, saying, "Something has happened, Karina."


    Inside the grand hall, there was a cacophony of noise, chaos ensuing as everyone stood up, talking all at once.


    The worry and anxiety of the King''s faction were written all over their faces, while Lai En''s supporters appeared concerned on the surface but couldn''t hide their joy, as if they had won a great prize.


    The journalists present immediately sprang into action.


    The Old King quickly ordered the halting of the live broadcast.


    Lafeier sat in a chair, surrounded by chaos. He admired the Old King in front of the grand hall, who was almost unable to withstand the blow and needed assistance. Lafeier lifted the ss of red wine in front of him to his lips and asked, "Is she still in Hua Country?"


    Lai En knew without even thinking that his father was asking about whom. These past few days, his father had been inquiring about Qiao Ying''s whereabouts two or three times a day, ensuring she was in Hua Country before feeling at ease.


    Lai En couldn''t understand why his father was so fearful of a girl. She only had some martial arts skills and a bit of courage, right?


    His father even said she was more formidable than Qin Han Yue.


    Now that Lin Cheng''s life hung by a thread, their n was on the verge of sess, yet his father was still asking about her.


    Lai En replied, "Yes, she''s been staying at the Qin family''s ce. Our people are keeping an eye on her. Don''t worry, as soon as she receives the news and rushes over, Lin Cheng... hmph." Lin Cheng''s tombstone was probably already gathering dust.


    Lafeier said, "That''s good."


    Lai En added, "Father, you''re injured. Drink less."


    At the hospital,


    Lin Chengy on the operating table, the overhead surgical light shining directly on him. Blood flowed from his seven orifices, and two dark red lines trickled down from the corners of his eyes, disappearing into his hairline, presenting a frightening sight.


    A silver needle pierced his sea of energy.


    In his semi-conscious state, Lin Cheng slowly regained consciousness. In a daze, he met the calm and indifferent familiar eyes visible outside the face mask.


    "Just sleep for a while, and you''ll be fine."


    The girl''s voice soundedposed, almost cold, yet miraculously brought a sense of peace and trust.


    As the anesthesia coursed through his body, Lin Cheng once again lost consciousness.


    The Old King remained at the pce to stabilize the situation while dispatching two of his sons to the hospital in haste.


    Outside the operating room,


    The Eldest Prince, having had his injuries treated, sat on a resting chair.


    Lin Guli stood at the door of the emergency room, his legs stiff and numb, but he refused to take a step back or sit down to rest, ignoring theforting words of the Eldest Prince.


    At this moment, the other two sons of the Old King arrived. "Elder brother, how are you?" they asked.


    The Eldest Prince, Chadan, weakly replied, "I''m lucky to have survived, but Duke Lin..."


    "What''s the situation inside?"


    The Eldest Prince shook his head slightly, indicating that he didn''t know. "It''s my fault for asking the driver to drive too fast, causing the ident."


    "It was said that Duke Lin suddenly coughed up blood and passed out. Elder brother, you were also anxious to bring him to the hospital. It''s not your fault."


    Chadan looked at Lin Guli and after some consideration, he asked, "Prince Lin, how did the Duke''s cold be so severe? Or... does he have some other hidden illness?"


    At this moment, Lin Guli waspletely indifferent to them, and he might not even have noticed that someone was talking to him.


    The Young Prince frowned. "Could it be because of that promiscuous woman? Did she make him sick?"


    Chadan scolded his younger brother, "Don''t talk nonsense."


    "I heard that the Duke fell ill after that woman left. Maybe it''s because she hurt him emotionally and physically."


    In the grand pce hall, the guests were seated, and the previous joyful and lively atmosphere hadpletely disappeared, reced by a heavy and solemn atmosphere.


    Everyone sat silently in their ces, asionally whispering words of concern. Even the young children, who didn''t yet understand the situation, felt the gravity of the situation and remained calm, afraid to make a fuss.


    The Old King sat silently at the main table, showing no intention of leaving or dispersing. He just sat there.


    Everyone waited together for news from the hospital.


    The media reporters also dared not leave at will.


    And the citizens who had heard about Lin Cheng''s car ident and had no further information were highly concerned about the matter, curious about what had happened, to what extent Lin Cheng was injured, and whether today''s engagement ceremony could proceed smoothly.


    The surgerysted nearly five hours, and finally, the doors of the emergency room opened, and Lin Cheng, covered in tubes and wearing a venttor, was pushed out.


    The three sons of the King rushed forward, inquiring about the situation.


    Lin Guli seemed to be holding his breath, unwilling to rx. "Doctor, how is he?"


    The attending physician took off his mask and looked regretful. "His life has been temporarily saved, but whether he wakes up or not is uncertain."


    Inside the pce hall, no one spoke anymore, and the atmosphere had be so heavy that it was almost suffocating.


    Suddenly, the cry of a child rang out, and a woman quickly covered the child''s mouth and hurriedly took the child out of the hall.


    The Old King''s brows furrowed even tighter.


    A person hurriedly appeared, the Second Prince who had rushed back from the hospital.


    Everyone stood up as they saw the Second Prince, eagerly awaiting news.


    The Old King supported himself on the table, assisted by his daughter, Kara, and reluctantly stood up, his gaze fixed on the approaching Second Prince, with a glimmer of hope in his eyes.


    Lafeier also looked toward the Second Prince, who had brought back the news.


    In the presence of all eyes, the Second Prince quickly approached the Old King and whispered something in his ear.


    Upon seeing the Old King''s pale face, everyone in the room turned ashen in an instant, almost stumbling in shock.


    The Second Prince swiftly reached out to support him.


    Witnessing the Old King''s reaction, nearly half of the people present felt a pang of anxiety. They were all curious about the condition of Lin Cheng, but no one dared to ask.


    After a brief moment ofposure, the Old King made an effort to stand upright and looked at the crowd. He pushed away his children who were assisting him.


    Then, he loudly addressed the crowd, saying, "The engagement banquet will proceed as nned. Duke Lin will not be able to attend, and the ceremony will be conductedter by Karina alone."


    Raphael, father and son, exchanged a knowing nce.


    He''s actually not dead.


    Upon hearing that the engagement banquet would proceed, a sense of relief washed over almost half of the people. Finally, someone gathered the courage to ask, "How is Duke Lin doing?"


    The Old King did not respond to the person but instead instructed the media reporters to turn on the cameras, facing the entire nation.


    The Old King said, "Today, I have two announcements to make."


    Everyone immediately guessed what the Old King was about to announce.


    The guests seated on the right side of Lai En''s party exchanged puzzled looks.


    Lai En''s expression grew dangerous.


    In the hospital,


    The Eldest Prince sat on the sofa in the hospital room, his gaze fixed on the television where his father, the King, publicly announced, "The first announcement is that I have reached the age of abdication, and C Country will soon wee a new King."


    In the grand hall, the Old King continued with the second announcement, "I hereby dere to the nation that Duke Lin Cheng will be the next sessor to the throne. As soon as Duke Lin recovers from his injuries and is discharged from the hospital, the coronation ceremony will be held immediately, followed by his marriage to Karina."


    As soon as the Old King''s words were spoken, some were overjoyed while others were dismayed. The atmosphere on both sides of the seating arrangement visibly differed.


    The Second Prince wore a solemn expression and wanted to dissuade his father. He whispered, "Father, the doctors said that Lin Cheng is unlikely to wake up."


    However, the Old King persisted stubbornly, saying, "As long as Lin Cheng is not dead, even if he sleeps for a year or two, he still has the right to sit on the throne."


    "Besides, who among us doesn''t know that today is not just an engagement banquet? Do you think I have the option to step back or choose?"


    "Let''s take it one step at a time, but in this situation today, I must maintain stability."


    "Immediately send someone to the hospital. I don''t want any information about Lin Cheng''s condition to leak."


    The Old King then gave a fierce look and quietly instructed his second son, who sat there calmly, seemingly watching a y, "And send someone to investigate the driver responsible for the ident."


    Having said that, he exchanged a nce with Raphael, who hid a sharp edge in his eyes.


    Their gazes shed, and under Raphael''s concealed hostility, the Old King announced, "Let the engagement banquet begin."


    Karina was pushed forward.


    The audience below resumed their seats, but their attention was no longer on the engagement banquet.


    "The Eldest Prince and Duke Lin were in the same car. The Eldest Prince''s condition is not serious, so Lin Cheng should be fine, right?"


    "Didn''t you pay attention earlier? The car directly crashed into the seat where Duke Lin was sitting. The Eldest Prince was on the other side and narrowly escaped."


    "No matter how serious or not serious it is, the person must have already escaped danger. Otherwise, the King wouldn''t have announced Duke Lin as the sessor, and this engagement banquet wouldn''t continue."


    "It was an unexpected disaster. It was just a false rm."


    "An unexpected misfortune? I highly doubt it. It seems someone is determined to prevent this engagement banquet from proceeding smoothly."


    ...

 Chapter 421: This did not kill"; Assassinate Lin Cheng - Do it Tonight

    <h4>Chapter 421</h4>


    Before the engagement banquet ended, the Old King left early,pletely not giving anyone a chance to ask about Lin Cheng''s situation.


    As the Old King left, everyone else gradually withdrew from the hall. They left the hall in groups of three to five, apparently not to go back to their respective homes, but to find another venue to talk about things that could not be talked about publicly.


    Lafeier father and son, who had been the focus of everyone''s attention throughout, intentionally avoided everyone. By the time others wanted to find them, father and son were already long gone.


    Lafeier looked back at the groups of royal family members behind and said, "He really has a tough life, he didn''t even die from the crash."


    Lai En: "Considering when he was poisoned, he probably doesn''t have many days left to live anyway? At most another week."


    Lafeier: "A week is too long. If the news reaches her ears, there will be big trouble, or evenplete failure."


    Lai En: "What can she do even if she knows? Can she find out the truth for Lin Cheng and avenge him, or can she save him?" He couldn''t help but say, "Father, aren''t you a little too wary of her?"


    But Lafeier told him, "She can do both."


    Lai En was surprised.


    Lafeier: "So Lin Guli''s life cannot be spared either. I must make sure no one can pass the news on to her."


    Lai En was very curious about what kind of person Qiao Ying was, but his father had told him not to be curious and obviously would not tell him more. So he could only ask, "What should we do now?"


    Lafeier: "First find out about Lin Cheng''s current condition."


    Hospital,


    ICU outside,


    The Old King looked at Lin Cheng inside through the ss.


    Crown Prince Chadan stood beside, ming himself.


    The Young Princeforted his elder brother.


    The Old King looked at his eldest son, "This is not your fault. Go back to the ward and get some rest first."


    The Young Prince said, "Let me help big brother over."


    Chadan was unwilling to leave: "I''m fine, I''ll just wait here."


    "You being here won''t help." Under the Old King''s firm attitude, Chadan had no choice but to leave.


    After the two princes left, the Old King adjusted his state andforted Lin Guli, saying, "Duke Lin will be fine."


    At this moment, Lin Guli was somewhat listless and dispirited, as if he had suddenly lost the most cherished thing. He looked at Lin Cheng on the hospital bed with an oxygen mask and after a long while, said, "...The doctor said he may never wake up again."


    Old King: "He will wake up."


    Lin Guli looked at the Old King and asked, "He''s already like this, so why do you still announce him as the heir to the throne?"


    Old King: "My abdication is imminent, Duke Lin is the only suitable candidate, plus the situation today, I have no other choice."


    Lin Guli: "You saw it too, someone doesn''t want him to take that position, and went as far as to take his life to stop him."


    "Lin Cheng is lying there now, let alone managing the country for you, he doesn''t even have the ability to protect himself anymore."


    "Yet you still want to squeeze everyst bit of value out of him to stabilize the situation." Lin Guli felt indignant.


    The King admitted that he was somewhat unscrupulous to use Lin Cheng like this.


    But he didn''t think he was wrong. He just wasn''t so humane, and whether the ruler of a country could be humane was not for him to decide. From the moment Lin Cheng signed the agreement to now agreeing to marry Karina and inherit the throne, as long as he was king for one day, everything about Lin Cheng was at hismand.


    But at this critical juncture, the Old King also had no need to haggle with Lin Guli over the greater good, let alone defend himself.


    Now, keeping Lin Cheng in the hospital and getting Lin Guli''s cooperation to seal off the news was most important.


    Old King: "You have to believe that Lin Cheng ending up like this makes me just as sad and helpless as you. I don''t want him to have an ident more than anyone else."


    "I will get to the bottom of this. If this is not an ident, I will definitely give Duke Lin, everyone who supports Duke Lin, and Prince, you an exnation."


    "I will send enough troops to protect Duke Lin. I will absolutely not let him suffer the slightest harm again. Also, I will find the best doctors to treat Duke Lin."


    Lin Guli: "The king is also selfish in doing so, wanting to seal off the news that Lin Cheng has be a vegetable, so those with ulterior motives won''t take the opportunity to do something."


    Lin Guli was not wronging him, but saying it out so bluntly and usingly made the Old King very dissatisfied with Lin Guli''sck of propriety and disregard for their hierarchy, yet he had nothing to say.


    Lin Guli: "Let me make it clear that Lin Cheng is my only close kin. I have always treated him like my own son. If anything else happens, or if someone wants to harm him, I will stop at nothing to take him away. I hope the king can understand the heart of a father then."


    The Old King looked at Lin Guli, then thought of Lin Cheng who might never wake up again inside.


    Perhaps to appease Lin Guli, or feeling that Lin Cheng was about to lose value, or maybe he did have a twinge of conscience.


    He promised: "If it turns out that this was done by the Howard family, I promise you, after Lin Cheng wakes up he no longer has to be king."


    "At that time, Crown Prince Chadan will be the next king. Lin Cheng can assist him, he also doesn''t need to marry Karina."


    If it really was Lafeier and his son who did it, he could then justifiedly suppress the Howard family and take back some of the power from them, and the Howard family would no longer be too intimidating.


    Lin Guli: "I hope the king keeps his word."


    Old King: "Of course."


    "I''ll leave it to Prince here. Please let me know immediately if there is any news."


    After speaking, the Old King turned to leave. But after taking a few steps, even the battered Old King could no longer stand it. His vision went dark and he fell straight to the ground...


    Lafeier: "So Lin Cheng is likely to be a vegetable?"


    Lai En: "Yes. Father, where did you get that poison? It''s so incredible that even the doctors didn''t find it."


    Lafeier: "I got it by chance. That stuff can''t be bought with money. Its rareness lies in that the poisoned person will show the same symptoms as a cold or fever, if you don''t examine carefully, you won''t find it at all."


    Lai En sneered, "The old guy is still eagerly waiting for Lin Cheng to wake up one day, but doesn''t know that in a few days, Lin Cheng will die unnoticed."


    Lafeier: "I''m sure the hospital Lin Cheng is in is now heavily guarded. Find out about the security arrangements there."


    Lai En: "Father wants to send someone to the hospital...? The old guy and Lin Guli will definitely look for doctors all over the world to treat Lin Cheng. If Lin Guli finds doctors from Hua Guo, he may ask Qin Hanyue for help, so Qiao Ying will know too. We really can''t let him live too long."


    Lafeier: "Lin Cheng still hasn''tpletely escaped the danger to his life? Then it would be very normal if he suddenly died, right?"


    Lai En: "Just that, the hospital is heavily guarded. Who does Father n to send? We don''t have such capable men."


    Lafeier: "Don''t worry about that. Find out as soon as possible, best if we can take action tonight, to avoid things going wrong after a long dy."


    Lai En nodded, "I''ll ask right away."


    He made a call, asking the person on the other end to find out about the security arrangements at the hospital.


    At the same time, he also got a piece of news, a good news.


    Lai En told his father: "The old guy fainted and fell at the hospital, and fell pretty hard. He shows signs of having a stroke."


    Lafeierughed, "Even heaven is helping us, very good. Get some people to visit our Duke, the future king, early tomorrow morning at the pce to show their concern."


    Lai En: "Understood."

 Chapter 422: Lin Cheng assassinated; Qiao Ying: "Things are getting interesting"

    <h4>Chapter 422</h4>


    It waste at night and all was quiet. Lin Guli had been keeping vigil outside the ICU until deep into the night when the doctors had finished their rounds before going to rest in an empty ward next door.


    The old king had directly dispatched a troop that isted the entire hospital building. Heavily armed soldiers stood guard downstairs, strictly controlling ess.


    Six guards were stationed outside Lin Cheng''s ICU room. Soldiers seemed to be everywhere throughout the floor.


    A doctor in a white coat holding a medical chart was stopped by the guards at the door: "Take off your mask."


    The doctor removed his mask, revealing the face of the attending physician.


    The guard was very cautious: "Didn''t you just finish rounds?"


    Doctor: "The hospital president is desperately looking for doctors everywhere for the patient. An neurology mentor I know asked me about the patient''s condition and I need to update him on thetest developments."


    Doctor: "Moreover, the patient''s life is still in critical danger and needs to be closely monitored at all times until his condition stabilizes."


    Only then did the guard let him pass.


    On the hospital bed, Lin Cheng had an oxygen mask on with his eyes tightly shut. His bloodless face had abrasions and his chest barely moved.


    If not for the machine beside him showing his dangerously low heart rate, one would have thought he had already breathed hisst.


    The doctor came to the bedside, first checking Lin Cheng''s status before recording his various vital signs.


    Standing with his back to the door, the doctor busied himself for a moment. His eyes visible above his mask suddenly darkened.


    He noticed the activity outside and took out a syringe.


    Shielding himself from view, the doctor silently injected Lin Cheng with an unknown substance.


    The doctor then left with the medical chart as if nothing had happened.


    The moment the door closed, Lin Cheng, who had been struggling to breathe, suddenly opened his eyes...


    Instead of returning to his office, the doctor avoided surveince cameras and directly left the hospital building via the emergency stairwell.


    In the dead of night, the streets were empty. The doctor walked steadily and briskly, as fast as flying. Passing by a trash can, he took off his white coat and threw it in.


    Into the trash as well went a face mask.


    Soon, the "doctor" arrived at a private residence. Instead of using the front entrance, he covertly entered from the back to avoid the guards and went directly to the study, to meet with the person he needed to see.


    The "doctor" presented the now empty syringe, addressing the man in front of him as "Sir".


    The man in the swivel chair took the syringe and said with satisfaction: "Very good."


    He toyed with the syringe. The lenses of his sses glinted coldly under the light.


    Outside the residence, a figure hid in the darkness, eyeing the building- it was Flowing Shadow who had followed him there.


    Flowing Shadow made a call: "I tailed him all the way. I can confirm he is Dark Shadow''s assassin, and like me."


    Flowing Shadow: "I don''t know the exact situation inside so I didn''t dare get too close, but I''m certain he didn''t see Lafeier."


    Because at that time, Lafeier and his son Lai En were recovering from their injuries at the hospital after leaving the interrupted engagement banquet.


    If not Lafeier, could it be the real Diamond J?


    Qiao Ying: "Stay there and wait for that man to show himself."


    Flowing Shadow: "Ok ¡ªhow''s Moon Shadow?"


    Qiao Ying: "He''s fine."


    At another hospital¡ª


    Lai En: "Lin Cheng is dead?"


    Lafeier put down his phone with a smile: "It''s been confirmed¡ªseeing your expression, you don''t seem too happy about it."


    Lai En gathered himself: "No, I just didn''t expect it to go so smoothly. And it feels somewhat sudden."


    Lafeier: "Sudden? I''ve been waiting for this day for a long time. You couldn''t have felt differently right?"


    Lai En: "Lin Cheng and I knew each other since we were kids. Now that he''s dead...it just feels a little hard to adapt to."


    Lafeier: "There''s no one to me but his own short life. If you make the wrong enemies ¡ª and he just had to oppose my Howard Family."


    "My Howard Family has been the pir of the royal family for generations. Yet he, of Hua Country lineage, actually sought to be King."


    "That bastard was humiliating my Howard Family. Since the royal house has abandoned benevolence, don''t me me for abandoning righteousness."


    Lai En looked at his father.


    Exiting his father''s room, Lai En received a call from his confidant: "There''s no information to be found about that man anywhere. It''s as if he vanished into thin air after leaving the hospital that day. Also, I''vebed through all your father''s connections including business partners. None of his numerous friends are that man. He hasn''t appeared at any major banquet or social asion in previous years either."


    After ending the call, Lai En thought back to that familiar gaze in the elevator: just who is that man!


    At daybreak the next day¡ª


    The old king sat in a wheelchair, pushed out of the morgue by his younger son. His head was crooked and his once shrewd eyes were now clouded and turbid.


    Just one night had passed but he seemed to have aged over ten years all of a sudden. Already appearing terminally ill, on hisst legs.


    The old king clearly could no longer withstand any storms. However, things had just begun for Lafeier''s schemes...


    Waiting in the room was Crown Prince Chadan: "Father, many princes, dukes and earls went to the pce early this morning to ask about Duke Lin Cheng''s condition. Led by Lincoln. I couldn''t turn any of them away. The Howard Family is forcing our hand."


    "If they surrounded the pce today, they may well blockade us at the hospital tomorrow. Nonstop calls... not just Howard Family people but our own people as well, all asking about Lin Cheng."


    The young prince quickly interrupted: "Don''t say anymore brother, the doctor said father can''t handle any more stimuli."


    Chadan: "Then what do we do now? Lin Cheng is already dead. The Howard Family is making covert maneuvers behind the scenes to pressure us. Lin Cheng''s death can''t be hidden for long. Once it''s exposed and father can no longer steer the helm, the country cannot go a day without a ruler. Things will descend into chaos at this rate."


    Young Prince: "Damn it, someone must have impersonated a doctorst night. Lin Cheng''s death was no ident! And they must have sent him! But the Lin Prince is guarding Lin Cheng''s body and refuses to allow forensic examination. The hit-and-run driver is also dead. We know clearly they did this but have no evidence."


    There was sudden activity outside.


    "Who is it?" Crown Prince Chadan looked.


    It turned out to be K standing at the door, hands over her mouth in disbelief: "Duke Lin Cheng, he..."


    Flowing Shadow waited outside that private residence for two whole days.


    Effort pays off. Finally the owner left the house.


    He was a middle-aged man in a suit and sses. Refined temperament and handsome features. Tall nose bridge, blue eyes ¡ª bearing quite a resemnce to Lai En.


    Seeing his face, Flowing Shadow was taken aback: how could it be...


    In the castle,


    After finishing the call with Flowing Shadow, Qiao Ying tossed his phone aside and continued aggressively rubbing Fourth Master''s dog head without mercy.


    Not struggling at all, Fourth Master was reveling joyously.


    As he tormented Fourth Master, Qiao Ying said meaningfully to Qin HanYue: "Now I know what was off about those photos."


    Qin HanYue: "What is it?"


    Qiao Ying looked at him with an imperceptible smirk. Instead of answering, he said: "Things seem to be getting interesting."

 Chapter 423: The Results of the Identification: Forcing Lin Gu Li

    <h4>Chapter 423</h4>


    Late at night, Lai En sat on the sofa in the hospital room, pressing the remote control to flip through the channels, but he kept ncing at the time, apparently waiting for someone.


    Finally, someone pushed open the door of the ward and walked in. He first carefully looked outside, then closed the door and walked quickly to Lai En, "Duke." He was holding a briefcase.


    This person was Lai En''s confidant.


    Lai En put down the remote control: "How is it?"


    The man opened his briefcase and took out stuff: "I''ve got some clues about the things and people you asked me to investigate."


    He handed Lai En several documents: "Something did happen when the Old Duke went on a business trip to T Country back then."


    Lai En took them and immediately started reading.


    The man continued to take out a file carefully sealed in a sealed bag: "Also, here is the appraisal result you wanted."


    Lai En looked at it, immediately put down the documents in his hand, took over the sealed bag, very thin, seeming to contain only a few sheets of paper.


    Lai En quickly opened it, took out the contents, and when he saw the appraisal results on it, he couldn''t help gasping.


    Seeing Lai En''s reaction, the confidant''s gaze uncontrobly followed along, and he was immediately shocked with eyes wide open: "You and the Old Duke..."


    As the Eldest Prince said, this was all a conspiracy. Even if it wasn''t, the Howard Family would take the opportunity to do something.


    Those people from the royal family blocked the royal pce today, and tomorrow they would block the hospital. And now, they were already downstairs.


    They were all supporters of the Howard Family. One could imagine who was inciting and fanning the mes behind the scenes.


    Outside the morgue,


    the Second Prince squatted in front of Lin Guli: "...Prince Lin, I know Duke Lin''s death was a huge blow to you, and I know I shouldn''t ask you for this favor at this time, but we really have no other way. Now only you can help us. Only you representing Lin Cheng and speaking up can reassure everyone."


    Seeing the ashen-faced and unresponsive Lin Guli, the Second Prince grabbed Lin Guli''s arm: "Just consider this my plea, okay?"


    Lin Guli slowly waved away the Second Prince''s hand, his dim eyes looked at him, hoarsely telling him slowly: "...We have a saying in Huaguo that to rest in peace, the deceased must beid to rest. Lin Cheng''s body cannot be kept here indefinitely. I''m going to bury him and take him away."


    The Second Prince pleaded: "Wait a little longer, wait a little longer, okay? The Howard supporters led by Lincoln are blocking downstairs right now. If you make Duke Lin''s death public now, I''m afraid my father won''t live long. He really can''t take another blow. C Country has no one in charge now. Please wait a few more days for my father''s sake, give us some time, okay?"


    "At least, at least give us time to find some evidence of Lafeier''s crime."


    The Second Prince grabbed Lin Guli''s arm tightly: "C Country must not be a Howard domain."


    There was the sound of footsteps,


    and the Eldest Prince appeared with more than a dozen royal guards, aggressive: "No one is allowed to take Duke Lin''s body out of the hospital."


    Lin Guli looked at Chadan.


    Chadan''s face was hard as iron: "Prince Lin, pleasee with me now to prove to them that Duke Lin is still alive. This is my father the King''s order."


    The Eldest Prince''s aggressiveness made the Second Prince worried. He stood up at once: "Big brother..." He wanted to stop him.


    Chadan interrupted him directly: "We''re out of time. That group of people downstairs somehow found out about Duke Lin''s death."


    The Second Prince said anxiously: "What? They knew? How could they have known? We blocked all the news. Could it really be that doctor..."


    Chadan said: "Not only that, they also brought media reporters toe together. Obviously they have confirmed this news."


    Chadan told Lin Guli: "If we can''t make them believe today that Duke Lin¡ªthe heir to the throne is still alive, C Country will fall into the hands of the Howard Family."


    "I''m not discussing this with Prince Lin. I''vee to convey my father the King''s order. This concerns the whole country and does not allow you to make decisions privately. You now have two choices, eithere out with me to tell those people that Duke Lin is still alive, or leave Duke Lin''s body here."


    Lin Guli looked at Chadan and slowly stood up, his fists clenched and creaking. Facing the order of the ruler of a country, he was fearless and clearly told Chadan: "Tell your father, I don''t choose either of these two options."

 Chapter 424: Take my Ideas over My Dead body.

    <h4>Chapter 424</h4>


    Chadan''s face darkened, his eyes fierce and coercive as he questioned sharply: "What did you say?"


    Lin Guli was unafraid of power: "Lin Cheng is dead. I won''t allow anyone to desecrate his remains unless I die."


    The Second Prince tried to dissuade: "Big brother..."


    But was ignored by Chadan.


    Chadan stared at Lin Guli, with the merciless eyes of an imperial king looking upon a treasonous minister, and asked again: "Does the Prince really not intend to help?"


    Lin Guli didn''t speak, but directly met Chadan''s gaze.


    The meaning was already very clear.


    The Crown Prince nodded slightly, the corners of his mouth moving: "Very well, but I must tell you, you have no choice."


    Then he ordered the attendants loudly: "You few stay here until the Prince makes a choice. Notify me as soon as he agrees to help."


    "Yes sir!"


    With that, Chadan strode away arrogantly.


    "Big brother?" The Second Prince looked at his departing elder brother, frowning, his expression solemn.


    He looked at Lin Guli worriedly and guiltily.


    Lin Guli snorted coldly, seeming to mock andugh coldly: "Is the King trying to put me under house arrest and coerce me?"


    Second Prince: "No, my elder brother didn''t mean to offend you. It''s just that the situation is critical, and my elder brother is too..."


    Lin Guli interrupted him: "I was the first to wrong you when I left C Country. But I''ve done enough for C Country, these years Lin Cheng has also devoted himself wholeheartedly to C Country."


    Lin Guli looked at him: "He was several years younger than you, younger than you brothers, yet his miserable life had already lost freedom. Now lying lifeless in this morgue, even his pitiful life is gone. Whether C Country belongs to your n or not, it will not perish, yet he is dead. He died under the power struggles and conspiracies of your royal family. Dead, yet you still won''t let him rest in peace!"


    "It was you, all of you, who together drove him to his death by forcing him to marry Karina and be the heir!"


    The Second Prince recoiled, his face slightly pale.


    Lin Guli said he did not know whether it was heartbreaking disappointment or angry hatred. He shook his head: "...Even the dead you will not leave in peace. It seems that choosing C Country was a mistake from the beginning."


    Second Prince: "My Prince..." Ashamed, the Second Prince didn''t dare meet Lin Guli''s eyes.


    Lin Guli took a deep breath, suppressing the grief and indignation in his heart.


    "Tell the King that if he dares make ns for Lin Cheng again, as long as I, Lin Guli, live, your royal house''s actions will be made public."


    Second Prince: "My Prince..."


    Lin Guli closed his eyes, no longer looking at the Second Prince.


    Seeing this, the Second Prince could only take his leave.


    Before leaving, he ordered the attendants left by the elder brother: "Do not make things difficult for the Prince, even more do not restrict the Prince''s freedom."


    Karina was in the ward apanying her father. Seeing the elder brother return, she eagerly asked: "Did Prince Lin agree?"


    Chadan shook his head.


    The light in the Old King''s eyes dimmed.


    Chadan said weakly: "Prince Lin was very angry, saying that he and Duke Lin will have no further rtions with our royal house in the future. And also that our royal house..."


    Karina: "What did he say?"


    The bedridden Old King looked at his eldest son.


    Chadan seemed conflicted, as if unable to speak it out, so he didn''t say, but seeing his expression, one could guess Lin Guli must have said some harsh words.


    Chadan: "Prince Lin also said he would take Duke Lin away and have him properly buried."


    "I''ll go speak with him. Prince Lin is gentle by nature, emotional yet reasonable too. He cares about the big picture - he will surely be willing to help us." As Karina spoke, she made to leave.


    Chadan stopped her: "Useless, didn''t you see his manner earlier? If appeals to emotion worked, I would have knelt before him just now. He said even if Father yourself went to plead, it would be useless. There is simply no room for discussion in this matter."


    Karina urged: "Then what do we do now? How long can we evade this? Duke Lin''s death, Father''s illness - they will know of it in a few days."


    Chadan: "I''ll go out first to try and stabilize them."


    The Old King arduously moved his rigid mouth corners, calling Chadan to a stop, then slowly told his eldest son: "Don''t...mind them...Return...to the pce...Bring me...the seal...From today...You handle...state affairs...in my stead..."


    The Crown Prince''s heart shuddered, his pupils contracting. In that instant his breathing grew rapid.


    "Father..." Unconcealed shock and delight filled his eyes. Even as he desperately controlled his excitement, his body still trembled slightly. Chadan solemnly pledged to his father: "I definitely won''t fail your expectations!"


    When the Second Prince returned, he saw his elder brother had already received the order.

 Chapter 425: Qiao Ying: "Record a dog-eat-dog drama for you"

    <h4>Chapter 425</h4>


    The front entrance of the hospital building downstairs was blocked by some royal family members and media reporters, and soldiers in full gear guarded the main gate firmly.


    "It''s Chadan Prince."


    As Chadan appeared, people moved forward one after another, asking questions in disorder, and the scene suddenly became noisy.


    Four days have passed since Lin Cheng''s unknown life or death after the engagement banquet car ident. All the people of the country have been waiting for relevant news. Chadan is the only one and the first informant to respond.


    Chadan stood in front of everyone and calmed the scene first.


    "It''s not convenient to disclose too much about Duke Lin''s injury to everyone. My father - the King of our C Country, also can''t respond to everyone for the time being due to physical reasons."


    Chadan reassured everyone first, and then advised everyone to return.


    "But we heard that Duke Lin has unfortunately passed away, and even the king had a stroke and was partially paralyzed due to the blow..."


    The media reporters were particrly bold, rushing to shove the microphones at Chadan''s face, and the questions asked were tricky.


    The royal family members present enjoyed this farce.


    Chadan did not respond to any of the reporters'' questions, including Lin Cheng''s death. After saying those few words to the people present and the camera, he turned and went back inside.


    K, who followed, asked in puzzlement: "Didn''t Father tell you elder brother not to bother with them? Elder brother, how can you take matters into your own hands?"


    Chadan pointed at the noisy entrance and spoke righteously: ¡°Look at those people outside, can I ignore them? Lin Guli refuses toe forward, Father can¡¯te forward, if I don¡¯te forward, should I let you talk to them K?¡±


    K: "Haven''t you thought that originally only those people outside knew about Duke Lin''s death. Now the whole country will know!"


    What are people across the country supposed to guess when those reporters asked like that? What will these media reporters write when they go back? Even if Duke Lin is not dead, they would have to "specte him dead"!


    Chadan: ¡°First of all, it couldn''t have been kept secret for long. Didn''t you hear what they said? They even know about Father''s stroke."


    "There are eyes and ears of the Howard family in this hospital. Even if we want to keep it a secret, the Howard family will not let us have our way."


    K was speechless for a while, and said again: "Since elder brother you havee forward to deal with it, why didn''t you deny Duke Lin''s death and Father''s stroke to them just now?"


    Chadan looked innocent: "I told them at the beginning that Duke Lin was not dead and Father was just ufortable."


    K: "But..."


    Chadan: "Didn''t you hear what Father said in the ward just now? Now the royal family, I make the decisions."


    After saying that, Chadan added coldly: "Go back to take care of Father in the ward, I''m going to get the seal." Then he left from the back door.


    Chadan''s original intention was toe forward to stabilize the people''s hearts, and he thought he did a good job, but instead pushed the entire royal family to the forefront of the storm.


    Whether something is a blessing or a disaster, people obviously tend to think more towards the bad side. Is Lin Cheng dead or alive? In people''s spection, he was obviously already dead. Is the old king ufortable or had a stroke and was partially paralyzed? People also tended more towards thetter.


    Not to mention someone was adding fuel to the mes behind the scenes.


    Even those royal family members who were anxiously waiting for good news about Lin Cheng at home began to inquire about the news from each other, wanting to know whether Lin Cheng was dead or alive, and whether the old king had a stroke.


    Now, without the supporters of the Howard family making small moves, they were already in disarray themselves.


    Chadan really added pressure to his father the King.


    Not only did Chadan fail to reassure the people and stabilize the situation, but he also shook the people''s hearts and made the situation directly chaotic.


    The incident fermented for two days, causing quite a stir.


    People still did not get any news about Lin Cheng. Faced with everyone''s doubts, Chadan did note forward to rify.


    At this time, even if they let Lin Cheng appear in front of the camera with a respirator to let people see that he was alive, it could have eased everything. But no.


    The old king has never shown his face either.


    Schools began to stop sses. Large groups of citizens parading banners about the heir to the throne appeared on the streets. There were also many protesters holding up banners to support Lai En as the heir to the throne.


    For a while, people across the country were in a panic.


    Obviously, the royal family could no longer remain silent in this situation.


    On the eighth day after the engagement banquet, that was after Lin Cheng¡¯s car ident.


    All royal family members finally received a response from the old king.


    Lai En came to his father Lafeier''s ward: "The pce just sent someone to pass the message that the old bastard has an important matter to announce tomorrow morning and asked us to go."


    Lafeier, who had just finished the call, put down his mobile phone and told Lai En with a smile: "The old bastard is going to announce the eldest prince as the heir."


    Lai En: "So far everything has been going very smoothly. Our people have also been arranged. Next it¡¯s time for us to take the stage."


    Lafeier''s smile deepened: "I look forward to tomorrow''s drama."


    Lai En looked at his father, his smile was a little ambiguous, and he also said: "I also look forward to it very much."


    In the ancient castle, Qiao Ying put away the needles after the treatment: "After waiting for so many days, there should finally be some gains."


    She told the person on the bed: "I will go to the scene tomorrow. It is estimated to be quite lively. Do you want me to record it for you?"


    After thinking about it: "If nothing unexpected happens, there should be a fierce dogfight. I know you live a dull life and happen to like dogs, so let me record it to show you something fresh."


    Qiao Ying picked her eyebrows lightly and added: ¡°If I don''t forget." She also said: "I should still tell Qin Han Yue."


    The next day early in the morning.


    Lai En got ready and went to find his father to set off for the pce.


    His father told him:


    "Lin Guli took Lin Cheng''s body and just left the hospital to the funeral home. Next should be contacting rtives and friends to handle Lin Cheng''s funeral arrangements - he must not be allowed to contact Qiao Ying."


    Lai En asked: "What does Father n to do?"


    Lafeier smiled mysteriously: "My people have already set off."


    Father and son then left the hospital and headed for the pce.


    Lafeier sat in the car, looking at the pce in the distance, tapping the rhythm on hisp, not knowing what he was thinking.


    The car stopped at the pce gate.


    Lafeier got out of the car and stood in front of the majestic building that symbolized his status, but didn¡¯t rush in.


    Lai En thought his father was appreciating their future home, but soon realized that his father''s expression didn''t seem to be joyful.


    So he asked, "Is there a problem, Father?"


    Lafeier: "Nothing, I just feel that everything has been too smooth, and I feel a little uneasy in my heart."


    Lai En: ¡°Didn¡¯t Father say that as long as that woman doesn''t know, there won''t be any idents? She is in Hua Country now,pletely unaware of everything that is happening here, including Lin Cheng''s death. Father doesn''t need to be paranoid."


    Lafeier nodded: "Let''s go."


    Father and son arrived a littlete, and most people had already arrived.


    All the engagement items in the main hall had been removed and restored to its former majesty and solemnity.


    As soon as father and son appeared, they immediately attracted the eyes of everyone present. The buzz also gradually disappeared, and everyone looked at father and son differently.


    Lafeier looked at the media reporters who had set up cameras and said in a low voice to Lai En next to him: "This old bastard really doesn''t learn his lesson and even dares to ask the media reporters toe - this will be a good show to watch. "

 Chapter 426: Joe Shadow: "The Show begins ~" Ryan Joe Shadow is looking for the same person"

    <h4>Chapter 426</h4>


    Inside the grand hall, people arrived one after another. Lafeier and his son were whispering to each other. A prince who was on good terms with the Howard n walked to Lafeier''s side and asked with concern: "Is the Duke''s injury better now?"


    Lafeier smiled and responded: "Much better."


    Prince: "What wasing hase, I wonder what business the King has called us here for today. Does the Duke have any guesses?"


    Lafeier: "The King has invited so many media reporters, he must have some big news to announce."


    Looking at the chaotic scene, the Prince said: "Then I really look forward to it. These days the Duke must have also heard quite some rumors?"


    Lafeier: "Rumors?"


    The Prince paused briefly, thenughed and said: "Seeing everyone''s interesting expressions, it''s hard to say - oh yes, it''s not a rumor that the Crown Prince has been handling state affairs with the King''s seal these past two days. The Duke didn''t see the Crown Prince''s pretentious look, it was quite reminiscent of the old King''s vigor in his youth." Thest sentence was full of ridicule.


    Lafeierughed along.


    Noticing Lai En''s gaze wandering around the hall, as if searching for something, the Prince asked: "Is Duke Lai En looking for someone?"


    Lai En immediately retracted his gaze and turned his head to look at that Prince, replying: "Seeing who is not here yet."


    Prince: "Duke Lin probably won''t make it. I don''t know if his uncle Prince Lin will show up on his behalf."


    Lafeier meaningfully said: "Who knows."


    The Prince seemed to instantly grasp something. He looked at the calm andposed Lafeier, and figured out the situation. He too became calm, just waiting for the real show to start.


    Lafeier whispered to Lai En: "Looking for someone?"


    Lai En: "Just ncing around, everyone should be here already."


    Lafeier didn''t ask further.


    Lai En''s eyeballs silently turned to the corner of his eyes, and his hands behind him clenched for a moment. He secretly nced at his father.


    From Lai En''s micro expressions, it could be seen that he was lying.


    Not only Lai En was looking for someone, another gaze was also hidden on the second floor, searching for someone among these people.


    Coincidentally, the two of them were looking for the same person.


    - Didn''te? Or is he hiding like her?


    "Why is no one here yet? We''ve been waiting for so long."


    "Did you see Prince Lin? Since Duke Lin can''t show up, Prince Lin as his uncle shoulde to stabilize the situation on his behalf, right?"


    "Duke Lin is already the heir apparent. If Prince Lin could appear, he would have stood out earlier to stabilize things for Duke Lin. "


    "Do you mean Duke Lin really..."


    The old King appeared amidst the gradually impatient murmurs. The way he entered the scene also sessfully caused a stir.


    Because the old King didn''t walk out by himself, but was pushed out in a wheelchair by the Crown Prince.


    Not only that, the old King''s mouth was slightly crooked, and one hand was clenched into a w, as if suffering from convulsions.


    These symptoms were undoubtedly those of a stroke.


    Looking at the lifeless and gloomy faces of the old King''s family, it was clear something bad had happened.


    "Did the King have... a stroke?"


    "So the rumors are true. Then Duke Lin..."


    The scene instantly became somewhat chaotic. The Howard n was excited, each of them looking as if they saw the dawn.


    Chadan stepped forward two steps: "Everyone, quiet down."


    When the grand hall quieted down,


    Chadan began to speak: "These past few days, you must have heard quite some rumors and I know you are all very anxious. Today, I have invited you and reporters here to announce a few things."


    On the second floor, Qiao Ying took out her phone, about to start filming, when a video call came in. Qiao Ying raised her brow slightly: "Awake?"


    She answered the video call and flipped the camera to point at the scene below, saying to the person on the other end of the video: "What a coincidence, the show just started~"


    Standing in front of the royal family members and cameras, Chadan announced in a loud voice: "The first thing is, as you can see, due to my father''s advanced age and the blows he has suffered, he can no longer serve you. But I believe my father will certainly recover, do not worry."


    Chadan: "The second thing is..."


    Chadan paused for a moment, his expression suddenly grief-stricken: "Duke Lin, he..."

 Chapter 427: Duke Lin is dead. The crash was planned by Prince Chadden.

    <h4>Chapter 427</h4>


    The old king was already at the age where he should abdicate and let the capable take over. C Country also already had a new heir to the throne.


    Therefore,pared to the old king having a stroke and being paralyzed, making him unable to rule the country, everyone was clearly more concerned about the situation of the heir Lin Cheng. In terms of the severity of the situations, Lin Cheng was also more important.


    For a time, everyone''s eyes were tightly fixed on Chadan, holding their breaths and keeping silent. The whole scene was quiet.


    Today''s royal conference was not only rted to the future positions of the people present and the intricate rtionships between their interests, but it also tugged at the hearts of all the people nationwide.


    Chadan looked back at his father.


    Amidst everyone''s anticipation, he said, "On the day of the engagement, the Duke of Lin, who is also C Country''s heir to the throne, suddenly felt unwell on his way to the pce, and had to be taken to the hospital. And I, while taking the Duke of Lin to the hospital, identally got into a car ident. The Duke of Lin unfortunately ended up in the emergency room."


    "These past few days, none of us have received any news about the Duke of Lin. I''m sure everyone has guessed that the Duke of Lin''s injuries are not minor. I know everyone is very worried about the Duke of Lin. That''s why I invited so many journalist friends today."


    Facing the camera, Chadan said solemnly and regretfully, "It is with great sadness that I inform everyone the Duke of Lin will not be able to recover in a short period of time and will not be able to take over C Country to contribute to everyone."


    "What does this mean? How is the Duke of Lin? What is considered a short period? Why can''t you just say it clearly?"


    "What exactly are the extent of his injuries? Can''t you tell us so we know what to expect? Saying it so vaguely and ambiguously is...even scarier!"


    "Yes, there are rumors going around the whole country that the Duke of Lin has already passed away. If he is still alive, just say it clearly!"


    After anxiously waiting for so many days, the result was two pieces of bad news in a row. Not even clearly stating Lin Cheng''s condition, yet announcing Chadan to be the acting king for such an important matter, this made many people very dissatisfied.


    Everyone mored noisily.


    Naturally, those who reacted intensely and anxiously were the king''s supporters.


    Meanwhile, the Ryan Party had allpletely rxed, because based on Chadan''s ambiguous words, whether Lin Cheng was dead or still hanging by a thread, he would no longer pose a threat to them.


    Chadan said, "Everyone, please quiet down."


    "I know everyone is very concerned about the Duke of Lin''s condition, but rest assured that the Duke of Lin will get better someday."


    Lin Cheng''s death could not be announced now. This was the Howard family''s scheme. They could not let the outside world know about the infighting within the royal family.


    If both the news that the heir to the throne has unfortunately passed away and that the old king is critically ill and likely also not far from death were announced, it would be enough to destabilize the whole nation.


    "Next, my father will announce the third matter."


    Everyone''s eyes turned to the old king who was pushed to the front, and they temporarily held back their voices, allowing the great hall to quiet down again.


    Sitting in a wheelchair, the old king, though corpulent, looked more feeble than those emaciated people. At this moment, he had lost the spirit of the ruler of a nation. He was just an ordinary critically ill old man.


    The old king was in low spirits. He sat in a wheelchair.


    He, who had looked down on others for half his life, now had to look up at his old friends, who were either ambitious wolves or self-interested, with his dim and cloudy eyes. He felt utterly powerless.


    Chadan brought the microphone to his father''s mouth.


    The old king pulled up the corners of his mouth with great difficulty and said hoarsely, "...I...hereby...announce...Chadan...as...C Country''s...acting king."


    First appoint Chadan as acting king to stabilize the people''s hearts and steady the overall situation. Then after a period of time, remove the word "acting" to smoothly seed to the throne as king.


    By then, there would be much less controversy.


    People would also be more able to ept Lin Cheng''s death.


    As soon as the old king spoke, there was an uproar across the hall.


    "What?"


    "Chadan? Acting king? This... This can''t be."


    No matter if it was the Ryan Party or the king supporters, neither side could ept this.


    The king supporters were very unhappy in their hearts. There wasn''t even a discussion. After supporting Lin Cheng for so long, thinking they were grasshoppers on the same rope, they now didn''t even know whether Lin Cheng was dead or alive. Letting Chadan be the acting king was such an important matter, yet they knew nothing about it.


    As for the Ryan Party, this was not apletely good piece of news. Having an idiot like Chadan be king would be much better for them than Lin Cheng bing king, but it still wasn''t enough. They wanted the idiot Chadan to not be able to be king either.


    So they unanimously voiced their objections strongly.


    Confident Chadan looked at these royal family members who objected to him bing the acting king. He was very indignant in his heart, but he could only sincerely promise them that he would try his best.


    A prince said, "Chadan? Acting king? After a period of time, the word ''acting'' will be gone. He would be king then, wouldn''t he? What do you think, Duke?"


    Lafeier replied with a smile, "No rush. The real show hasn''t started yet."


    As Lafeier spoke, he nced at an earl not far from him. Then they saw that earl walk to the front and stand in front of everyone, loudly saying, "I object to this decision."


    His voice drowned out everyone else''s, sessfully quieting down the scene with all eyes shifted to him.


    Chadan frowned subtly, "Earl Henry, I know my abilities arecking, but I''m only acting..."


    When Chadan spoke these words, he was thinking that after a period of time when he officially bes king, the first person he would punish would be this fool with no foresight for his stupid and arrogant actions now, and make him pay the price.


    Before Chadan could finish speaking,


    the earl directly interrupted him, "Acting? The heir, Duke of Lin, has unfortunately passed away. Who is Chadan acting for as prince?"


    Holding her phone, Ying Ying said, "Herees the climax."


    Chadan said, "Those are just rumors. The Duke of Lin, he..."


    The earl interrupted him again, "Whoever bes king today, I have no objections, but Chadan, absolutely not."


    He pointed at Chadan, "Because the car ident of the Duke of Lin was not an ident, but a premeditated scheme by you to usurp the throne."


    The earl''s words shocked the entire hall. Chadan''s pupils shrank.


    The earl said to the old king in the wheelchair, "I have some things here. Does Your Majesty want us to take a look behind closed doors first, or would you like to show the entire nation together?"


    Chadan''s eyes hardened, "What do you mean by that?"


    The earl replied, "Don''t worry, you''ll know very soon."


    Chadan said, "Don''t smear me here without basis, iming I want to usurp the throne. I ept that you don''t support me as acting king. I''m also well aware of my own inadequacy, but I absolutely will not allow you to nder me like this!"


    The earl ignored him again, "It seems His Majesty wants to watch this together with all the people. Then very well..."


    The old king said with difficulty, "...Cha...dan..."


    Hearing his father call his name, Chadan didn''t turn around to look. No one knew whether it was a guilty conscience or uprightness.


    He directly conveyed his father''s meaning, "Please show the media reporters to the reception lounge in the side hall to rest for a while."

 Chapter 428: Dog Eat Dog, Chadden: ’Rafael made me Do It’

    <h4>Chapter 428</h4>


    The media reporters were led out of the great hall.


    Chadan''s expression was gloomy: "I''ll see what you cane up with. If you can''t prove my guilt today, I''ll strip you of your title of nobility!"


    The Earl named Henry smiled and then ordered his assistant: "Go bring that person in."


    "Yes." The assistant turned and strode quickly out of the great hall.


    "Who is he going to bring in? A witness?"


    "What does Earl Henry know? Is what he''s saying true or false? Why did he choose today to make an usation? What is he trying to do?"


    Chadan: "What tricks are you trying to pull? Earl, I advise you to stop this nonsense right now if you''re not crazy."


    Henry: "What is the Crown Prince so nervous and afraid of? I''ve staked my title of nobility and my entire family''s future on this."


    "That''s right. Falsely using the royal family is a serious crime. He wouldn''t make ims involving his title and family so lightly."


    "If it really is as Henry said..."


    One bad thing after another, the King''s supporters were already struggling to hold on. As long as the throne didn''t fall into the hands of the Howard family, they figured Chadan would do, he wasn''tpletely without merit. But now this had happened...


    Chadan: "The Earl has misunderstood. I just wanted to say the reporters are still waiting in the side hall. There are more important things to announce right now. The Earl and I can discuss his other objections privately."


    Henry had never taken sides before, so Chadan couldn''t figure out whose man he was and who had given him the courage to stand up and nder him. Chadan was convinced he hadn''t left any handles for Henry to grab onto, but Henry''s phrase about staking his title of nobility made Chadan a little nervous.


    Henry: "It won''t take up too much time. The person is already here."


    Chadan looked towards the entrance and saw Henry''s assistant and bodyguards escorting a bound man inside. And when he saw the man''s face, Chadan began to panic.


    "Who is this person? What has he done?"


    The man was brought to Henry''s side, in front of Chadan.


    Henry: "Are you going to admit what you did yourself, Crown Prince? Or shall I say it for you?"


    Chadan gritted his teeth and kept hisposure: "Then I''ll hear what the Earl has to say." Mainly because he had no way to stop Henry at the moment. Was he going to get tough? That would only make him look guilty.


    Henry: "Alright then¡ª"


    Henry grabbed the hair of the man next to him and forced him to raise his head, then asked Chadan, "Does the Crown Prince recognize him?"


    Chadan: "Why would I know someone the Earl brought along?"


    Henry: "This man has followed you for fifteen years. He has been diligent and aplished for you all these years. He is like a de in your hand. He has rendered outstanding service to you. Yet you say you don''t recognize him. How heartless. It makes one''s heart go cold."


    Henry pushed the man''s head to the side with force.


    Chadan: "What exactly are you trying to say?"


    Henry: "That he bribed the driver who caused the ident and killed Duke Lin. Then he disguised himself as a doctor, hid in the ambnce, and killed the driver to eliminate any witnesses. He did all this on your orders."


    Chadan: "Hmph, falsely using someone when youck evidence, randomly grabbing someone and iming I sent him to pin a bunch of fabricated crimes on me. Laughable!"


    Henry: "It''s true the Crown Prince''s scheme was seamless, and utterly ruthless. But does the Crown Prince really think I''ve only caught this man?"


    He took out a USB drive: "Want to watch the footage again of you meeting him to give orders? The records of him bribing the driver and transferring money? Him hiding in the ambnce andmitting murder? Care to take a look?"


    Chadan: "This is a major issue that cannot be decided just on your word alone. Come, invite Earl Henry to the side hall and call the police. We will talk about this in an impartial location. I trust the police station will not wrongly use anyone."


    Henry: "Hmph, an impartial location? Not even the great hall of the pce can be considered impartial, so where can there be such a ce?"


    Henry turned to the royal family members behind him, "Everyone, if I''m taken away today, I''m afraid it will be very difficult for me to safely leave the pce again. As for what''s on this drive, it will also probably never make it into police hands. And even if it did, how could I, a soon-to-be disgraced petty Earl,pete with the Crown Prince''s power and influence?"


    Before Chadan could do anything, he saw one of Lafeier''s supporterse forward and snatch away the USB drive: "Enough useless talk. The Crown Prince also said this is a major issue. Today, Duke Lin''s death is the most important matter. The truth is hidden inside here. We''ll know if it''s real or fake after we look."


    Chadan''s expression changed.


    "What he said makes sense. If you''ve done nothing wrong, why would you be afraid to let everyone see? Doesn''t the Crown Prince want to prove his own innocence?"


    "From the beginning, I felt Duke Lin''s car ident was too coincidental. I didn''t expect it to actually be man-made rather than an act of nature. I just never imagined it would be the Crown Prince..."


    "If it''s true he killed Duke Lin for the throne and his own selfish desires, then it''s truly...unforgivable! C Country''s future absolutely cannot be handed over to such a person. We must get to the bottom of Duke Lin''s car ident."


    Seeing the agitated Lafeier supporters stepping forward, Chadan immediately looked towards Lafeier father and son at the back of the crowd.


    With no power to stop it, Chadan could only watch as they brought over aptop and inserted the USB drive.


    All the people present, including the faction supporting the old King and Duke Lin, crowded around theputer screen. Chadan clenched his fists without realizing it, eyes fixed intently on theptop in that man''s hand. At this moment, he even forgot to breathe,pletely oblivious to the loss of control showing on his face.


    Chadan couldn''t see theptop screen and had no idea what was stored on the USB drive. But he heard his own voiceing out of theputer speakers: ["With him being just a Hua Country person, he still wants to be king of my C Country. Wishful thinking. I don''t know what my muddleheaded father was thinking."]


    The instant he heard these familiar words, Chadan''s legs went weak.


    ["He wants to marry my sister and live in this pce''s great hall. He wants to sit on that throne. I won''t let him set foot in this pce again for the rest of his life. Tomorrow, I want him dead."]


    Upon hearing the familiar voice and seeing the Crown Prince''s reaction, the Second Prince and several younger royal siblings instantly knew whether it was real or fake. They looked at the Crown Prince in disbelief: "Big brother...?"


    "So it really was you! The evidence is right before our eyes, do you have anything more to say?!"


    "Duke Lin was personally chosen by the King as sessor. He was the undisputed heir to the throne. As a prince of C Country, you, you are simply foolish! This severs C Country''s future!" One aged royal reprimanded him angrily.


    "You watched Duke Lin grow up, yet you had the heart to act so viciously against him. How can you face C Country?!"


    "Someone like you is unfit to rule a nation!"


    The royal family had never been so united before as they publicly denounced the Crown Prince.


    The Crown Prince was frightened by this momentum and retreated backward: "I...I didn''t. Father, it wasn''t me. I really didn''t."


    The Crown Prince suddenly knelt before the old King, going from paradise to hell in an instant. He panickedpletely, no longer thinking about whether he could still be King, but whether he would even remain in the royal family now.


    He looked at his father who was filled with pain, disappointment and anger towards him. He looked at the royal family members approaching, eager to tear him apart. Fearfully he pleaded: "It wasn''t me, Father. Truly it wasn''t me, it was...it was Lafeier, the Howards."


    He pointed to Lafeier father and son at the back: "They made me do it. This is all their conspiracy!"


    Realizing he had been schemed against, Chadan furiously stood up and angrily pointed at the two: "You schemed against me? You never intended for me to be king, but instead used me to get rid of Lin Cheng, then used Lin Cheng''s death to eliminate me, the first in line to inherit the throne!"

 Chapter 429: Reverse and reverse;" You Howards will never sit on this throne.

    <h4>Chapter 429</h4>


    The situation on the scene changed rapidly, and Chadan''s few words directly pushed the tide to its highest point and directed the spearhead at Lafeier father and son.


    Everyone turned to look at the two of them, and the continuous reversals left everyone unprepared, and those with weak hearts could not stand it.


    "What? Duke Lafeier?"


    "You have to have evidence when you speak, Duke Lafeier was identally injured and has been recovering in the hospital all this time."


    "This is a major issue, does Your Highness the Crown Prince have any evidence?"


    "What evidence, I see that His Highness the Crown Prince is panicking and trying to drag people down, right? No, he''s not the Crown Prince anymore, he''s a criminal now!"


    The two sides began biting at each other.


    The young prince had an impatient personality. Seeing that there was still room for the situation to turn around, he hurriedly asked his older brother, "Big brother, what exactly is going on?"


    Chadan ignored his younger brother and continued to point at Lafeier father and son, "All that talk about kicking Lin Cheng out and cooperating for mutual benefit was just a trap you set up to kill someone and get two birds with one stone."


    "You were wary of Lin Cheng and didn''t want to let me go either."


    "I knew early on that you were up to no good, so I was also wary. Evidence, I do have some."


    "---Everyone, Lin Cheng''s death was not my doing alone."


    "It was them. They poisoned Lin Cheng beforehand, causing him to have the poison take effect in the car, and then I took Lin Cheng to the hospital."


    K only then realized that the person Duke Lafeier had arranged in the hospital was him!


    "It was all nned by them, that''s right, the car ident was arranged by me, but they were the ones who really wanted to kill Lin Cheng."


    "Lin Cheng''s death is inextricably linked to them, I was deceived by them and fell into their trap and became their gun."


    "Even without the car ident, they would have killed Lin Cheng."


    Seeing the father and son he had dragged down and the changes in expression of the Ryan faction on the ship, Chadan let out augh.


    Then he stoppedughing, pointed at the two and said:


    "You Howard n are ambitious wolves. If I and Lin Cheng can¡¯t get the throne, your Howard family wants it even less!"


    "Lin Cheng is dead, and I bear the guilt, but my Karolin family still has countless capable people who can inherit the throne."


    "As for your Howard family, don¡¯t ever think about participating in the race for the heir to the throne again, especially you¡ª¡ªLai En!"


    "In this battle, Lin Cheng and I lost, but your Howard n has gambled the entire family."


    "We conspired to kill Lin Cheng together, and I not only recorded audio but also video. Let''s ept the trial and banishment together!"


    This time it was the turn of the people on the Howard n''s ship to panic.


    But the next moment,


    Lai En fed them a reassurance pill: "Oh? Then please bring out the evidence for everyone to see, Your Highness."


    Seeing the fearless Lai En, and looking at Lafeier, who was equally calm andposed as if he had anticipated that Chadan would do this from the start, with no change in expression from beginning to end, Chadan had a bad premonition.


    He immediately instructed his assistant: "Go to my room now to get myptop and the U disk from the second safe in the safe---wait, I''ll go with you."


    Lai En: "U disk? U disks seem to have a high attendance today. I just picked one up at the door of the hall."


    A silver-white U disk appeared in Lai En''s hand.


    Chadan frowned, the bad premonition he felt seemed to have been verified. His legs moved forward unconsciously: "U disk? How could it be with you?"


    Chadan hoped he had seen it wrong.


    "Is this His Highness the Crown Prince''s? Wouldn''t the one His Highness sent someone to fetch be..." Lai En looked at the U disk in his hand with a smile.


    Then, under Chadan''s slightly desperate gaze, Lai En handed the U disk over to his assistant in a friendly manner.


    "Go, give it to His Highness the Crown Prince for identification."


    Chadan eagerly snatched the U disk from Lai En''s assistant''s hand. When he saw the familiar scratch on the U disk, Chadan''s heart sank heavily. This was the U disk he had locked in the safe.


    Naturally, what was inside would be gone.


    Chadan was in utter despair.


    Needless to say, the backup on hisputer must have disappeared along with it. Only now did Chadan realize that he was simply no match for Lafeier father and son. Even though he was on guard.


    By choosing to take the risk and cooperate with them, he was asking to die.


    All of his actions werepletely under their control.


    Not only could they sneak into this heavily guarded pce, but they could also take the U disk from his safe behind thick walls. His multyer encryptedputer had been hacked, which showed their capabilities.


    It was all over.


    Chadan''s legs went limp and he copsed on the ground.


    However, regret was already toote.


    Seeing this situation, everyone guessed what had happened, and also confirmed that what Chadan said was true, that the evidence did exist, it''s just that it had all been destroyed by the people behind the scenes.


    And Lai En dared to take out the U disk in public, indirectly admitting everything, which showed that they no longer had any scruples.


    It was very clear what they wanted to do by using His Highness the Crown Prince to get rid of Lin Cheng, and then kicking His Highness the Crown Prince out of the game with Lin Cheng''s death.


    And Lai En no longer had any opponents at court.


    The two heirs, first Lin Cheng and then Chadan. And with the old king in a vegetative state, the king''s faction had suffered repeated heavy blows, and their momentum was gone. They could no longer afford to use His Highness the Crown Prince, and began to feel insecure.


    Lai En casually said with a smile: "It seems that I did pick up His Highness the Crown Prince''s missing U disk. You have to be careful where you put U disks and the like."


    At this time when the king''s faction was without a leader, the old king''s cousin stood up and questioned Lafeier father and son: "What exactly are you trying to do?"


    Lai En innocently replied: "Duke Cornell, we didn''t do anything. Why do you ask us like that?"


    Cornell stared at the father and son.


    After a while, he loudly announced: "Chadan Karolin is suspected of conspiring to murder the heir Lin Cheng and is stripped of his status as heir."


    Then he said to his elder brother the King: "I ask that the King now announce that the position of King be temporarily assumed by the second prince."


    Second Prince: "Me?"


    The old king''s mouth moved slightly, and just as he was about to say something, Lai En interrupted loudly: "I object."


    Given the current situation at the scene, Lai En''s rallying power was definitely the strongest. As soon as he stood up to object, arge group of his supporters immediately stood up to object with him.


    Cornell: "Don''t rush, Duke. Although what was in His Highness the Crown Prince''s U disk is gone, there is still one thing left."


    Although Cornell was advanced in years, his momentum was magnificent: "My royal family will not shield Chadan Karolin, nor let go of anyone who deserves death. Lin Duke''s death is suspicious. This matter is of great importance. I will have a forensic autopsy to determine whether Lin Duke was really poisoned, verify what was or was not in Chadan Karolin''s U disk, and then Duke Lai En canpete again for the position of heir apparent."


    Lai En smiledzily: "The innocent will prove their innocence. I''m certainly very willing to wait for Your Grace Duke Cornell to clear my father''s and my name. I just want remind Your Grace that Lin Duke''s body has already been sent to the funeral home by his uncle. Considering the time, Lin Duke should already be on the ne back to his homnd¡ªHua Country. I heard Hua Country practices cremation now... I hope Your Grace can catch up¡ªcatch up and then persuade Lin Guyi."


    Find Lin Cheng''s corpse? Forget about Lin Cheng, they would have to go to the underworld to even find Lin Guyi...

 Chapter 430: Rebellion

    <h4>Chapter 430</h4>


    Cornell knew that hope was slim.


    Even if they could catch up and convince Lin Guli, those people would definitely try to obstruct them and not let them find any evidence.


    What was desperate was that given the current situation, even if they obtained evidence, they probably still wouldn''t be able to overthrow the Howard n.


    But Cornell still said, "Contact Prince Lin immediately."


    He knew it wouldn''t go smoothly, but they had to try anyway.


    It could also buy some time, who knows if things might still take a turn.


    Then he ordered his son and the little prince, "You two go to the airport right away and go to Hua Country to find Prince Lin."


    "Yes¡ª"


    The two immediately walked out of the hall, but didn''t know what terrible scene they had seen, stopping dead in their tracks at the doorway.


    The people in the hall soon noticed the two who had stopped, and also heard the gradually loud sound outside.


    "What''s going on?"


    "What''s that sound outside?"


    Everyone saw the two retreat a step back at the doorway.


    Just as Cornell was about to send someone to check out the situation, suddenly arge group of fully armed soldiers wielding weapons rushed into the hall.


    The people in the hall were shocked and gathered in panic towards the middle.


    By the time they reacted, they realized they were surrounded.


    The guards in the hall were just decorations in front of these soldiers.


    "It''s the eastern imperial guards!"


    Cornell angrily shouted, "Lafeier!"


    Shouted loudly, "You actually mobilized the eastern imperial guards without authorization, and even mobilized them into the pce, are you rebelling!?"


    "Rebel? The Howard family is rebelling?"


    "He''s crazy!"


    Lafeier slightly tilted his head, but did not look at the two at the door, only said to them, "You two can go to Hua Country to find Prince Lin, please go ahead."


    This attitude was extremely arrogant.


    Then he no longer paid attention to those two, stepped forward a few steps,


    and said, "Except for those two, the others can''t leave here for the time being. Lai En, go get the chief of police."


    Lai En: "Yes."


    Lafeier: "Chadan Karolin is suspected of conspiring to murder Duke Lin, the heir to the throne, which concerns the reputation of my entire C Country and the royal family. We must get to the bottom of thise, take the suspect away. Before the chief of police arrives, he can''t go anywhere."


    So Chadan was detained by the soldiers under public gaze, and no one could stop them, Chadan himself did not resist at all either.


    Lafeier looked at Cornell with a smile and asked, "The old duke just said I was rebelling? That''s a serious usation, be careful what you say."


    Then he shouted to everyone, "My Howard n has served the royal family for generations. Now the royal family has lost two heirs in a row, and the king can no longer hold court. Duke Cornell, you are getting on in years and I''m afraid you don''t have the ability to manage things. As the head of the Howard n and the Duke of C Country, it is only natural that I should take on this responsibility at such a time. I''m doing what I should be doing, for my country and people. How can you say that I''m rebelling?"


    Lafeier: "A country cannot go a single day without a leader, especially at such a critical juncture, we need someone capable toe out and stabilize the situation, to reassure people."


    "Although the second prince is excellent, he has never been the chosen heir. Not to mention that the king had a stroke, the adult prince is suspected of assassinating the heir, while also losing his brother-inw Duke Lin at the same time. Princess Karina is also injured. I imagine the second prince must be exhausted physically and mentally right now, willing but unable."


    Lafeier: "The situation is grim, the issue of a new king brooks no dy, but I guess everyone needs rest right now. Let''s do this - everyone, please go to the annex hall to rest for the time being After you''ve rested up, let''s discuss the issue of the new king together."


    In the evening, the sky gradually darkened.


    The lights came on little by little, and soon the entire pce was brightly lit. Although there were many people in the pce, only fully armed soldiers could be seen walking around, not even the servants.


    Those members of the royal family were taken to two different ces.


    The king''s party was all taken to the conference room.


    Supposedly to rest for a while, but it was essentially house arrest.


    Not only were their cell phones confiscated, they didn''t even turn on the heating for them. From morning until now they hadn''t even given them any water or food, simply locking them there.


    There were heavy guards stationed at the door, they couldn''t even get out, now they were cold and hungry, taking quite a psychological and mental blow.


    The older ones were already having trouble enduring.


    "He''s trying to force us to make Lai En the new king."


    "Duke Lin is dead, the adult prince has be a murderer, who other than Lai En is more suitable to sit in that position now? Who can stop them? Whether we agree or not, the Howard family is just doing it for appearance''s sake anyway."


    "Ha, do we dare not agree? He even dared to poison the future king, dared to surround the pce with troops and put us under house arrest. What else doesn''t he dare to do? He can casually put a knife to our wives and children''s necks. How dare we not agree?"


    "It looks like no more miracles will happen."


    The atmosphere quieted down. After a while, a sigh sounded: "When Duke Lin was little, I even gave him a cat. If not for us forcing him... He wouldn''t have lost his life so young either."


    On the other hand,


    Lai En''s group was apletely different light and joyful scene. They hadplete freedom, and were currently sitting at a luxurious long crystal dining table, enjoying exquisite food and mellow fine wine.


    Celebrating their great victory, promising future.


    The old king had suffered repeated stimtions, his illness rapidly worsening. After being in aa for a few hours, he woke now, unable even to speak, lying in bed having bepletely useless.


    Lafeier brought food to the bedside, waving his hand to dismiss the servants attending the old king from the room.


    The old king watched Lafeier at his bedside, hatred and anger in his eyes, yet only able to re at him, not even able to curse.


    Lafeier picked up the food, spooning a mouthful to feed the old king. The old king wanted to dodge but couldn''t, forced to swallow a spoonful.


    Lafeier: "Why don''t you eat? Not tasty?"


    "This food smells so good. Oh right, you were born an arrogant child of heaven, the future king. So many people have protected you all the way to the throne. You never would havecked delicacies to eat."


    As Lafeier spoke, he spooned mouthful after mouthful into the old king''s mouth.


    "Naturally you also don''t know what hunger feels like."


    "That kind of feeling really isn''t good. Although the body''s suffering can still be endured by gritting your teeth, but mental suffering, how can you endure that? Do you know what betrayal by loved ones feels like?" Lafeierughed. "Almost forgot, you just experienced that today."


    "Your eldest son who you had high hopes for and doted on since young, coborated with this rebel traitor to kill your most valued brother-inw, the future king, and handed the throne over to me. This kind of betrayal by loved ones doesn''t feel good right?"


    "Butpared to what I''ve suffered, you''ve still got a ways to go. At least, your eldest son still loves you, he''s just too naive, wanted to reim what he felt was his, wanted to prove himself to everyone, didn''t want the throne to fall into an outsider''s hands. He did it for the royal family, for all of you, rashly listening to my deceit and agreeing to cooperate with me."


    "But he truly wanted me dead for his own sake."

 Chapter 431: Raphael: "Wrong, I am not Raphael"; Is Lin Gu Li dead or alive

    <h4>Chapter 431</h4>


    Lafeier''s words left people confused. It could be seen from the inquiring gaze of Old King that he wanted to know what Lafeier meant.


    But Lafeier did not exin it to him and went on to say, "It''s not only emperors who can be heartless since ancient times."


    "But I''m the person closest to him in this world. We should have fought side by side and supported each other, not as rivals. How could he bear to make a move against me?" A trace of sadness shed through Lafeier''s eyes, but it disappeared very quickly.


    He pushed his sses up and then smiled. The smile under his sses gave people a harmless, pure feeling. Then in a sh it gave people a feeling that he was extremely deceitful, as if he had two different personalities.


    This smile reminded Old King of something. It made him think of Lafeier''s earlier mystifying words.


    Old King seemed to have realized something. He stared at Lafeier in astonishment and said haltingly, "You...La...Fei...Er...Hua...Wu...De."


    Old King''s mouth was full of food. He moved his mouth with difficulty and spoke unclearly word by word. It waspletely inaudible.


    But Lafeier guessed what he was saying and smiled as he corrected him, "Wrong, I''m not him."


    Old King''s pupils suddenly contracted. He looked at Lafeier incredulously.


    "Don''t look at me like that. I''m still alive, not a ghost," said Lafeier as he put down his bowl and stood up.


    "Alright, I have to go check on the others. I can''t keep youpany anymore. Don''t worry about them. You will reunite soon."


    He then took a look around the luxurious bedroom.


    "Just lie here and take a goodst look at this ce. It will soon change hands. Oh right, also think it over carefully."


    "After all, if you cooperate, you and your family will reunite faster of course. But whether you cooperate or not isn''t important."


    After saying this, Lafeier left Old King''s bedroom.


    K was anxiously pacing back and forth in the room. She looked at Karina, who was pale and sitting in a wheelchair. She wanted tofort her but felt helpless.


    Not wanting to wait for their doom, she tried to do something. So she attempted to open the door again.


    But like the previous attempts, the soldiers guarding the door stopped her. They simply didn''t allow them to take half a step out of the room.


    K looked at the guns on their waists and had to retreat back into the room. K was soft-tempered but Karina was quite tough.


    Karina pushed her own wheelchair over and charged towards the exit.


    A soldier pointed his gun at her forehead.


    Karina angrily rebuked, "How dare you! I''m the most honourable princess of the royal family. Do you know what will happen if you disrespect me?"


    Soldier: "Go back if you don''t want to die."


    K was scared and wanted to pull her sister Karina back.


    Karina said, "This is the pce, my home. Who do you think you are? How dare you talk to me like that! Where''s Lafeier? How long does that old guy n to keep us locked up? Tell that old man toe see me!"


    "And where''s my father? My father is the King. How dare you rebel and detain the King! That''s punishable by execution of your whole n!"


    "By my order, go and bring that old guy Lafeier here! Are you deaf?"


    "Princess Karina is looking for me? Such anger, don''t get so worked up that it damages your health. Your old wound hasn''t healed yet, and new injuries on top of that would not be good."


    Lafeier suddenly appeared, showing the concern of an elder for a junior, a subject for his master. But those who knew the inside story felt it was hypocritical.


    As soon as Karina saw Lafeier, she wished she could shred him into ten thousand pieces, drink his blood and gnaw his bones, and it still wouldn''t be enough to vent her hatred.


    "Lin Guli won''t let this go. The Lin family also has considerable influence in Hua Country. Lafeier, you''re asking for trouble."


    "At least your wishful thinking of smoothly ascending the throne won''t happen as you wish. Just you wait!" Karina clenched her fists tightly.


    Hearing this, Lafeier just smiled, "Lin Guli? Don''t tell me you''re really expecting him toe back and help you?"


    Karina: "What do you mean?"


    Lafeier''s smile gradually deepened, "So naively adorable, my Princess Karina." Lafeier raised his hand and pointed upwards, "Those two uncle and nephew have already reunited in heaven."


    Karina was stunned, "What?"


    K''s breath hitched, "...You killed him?"


    Lafeier said, "It''s a pity. Lin Guli died without ever knowing how Lin Cheng died and what happened here. None of this will be passed back to Hua Country."


    "No one wille to rescue you, my dear Princess Karina. If you obediently listen, the position of future Queen will still be yours. We will be a family. But if you don''t listen, I''ll send you to your fianc¨¦ to reunite."


    Lafeier didn''t linger here long.


    Because he suddenly remembered something very important.


    That was that the assassin he had sent to kill Lin Guli had not sent any news back to him about sess or failure.


    It had already been a day.

 Chapter 432: The Who Man

    <h4>Chapter 432</h4>


    Lafeier walked hurriedly, as if going to find someone. He took out his phone and looked for the encrypted contact in his address book.


    Just as he was about to make contact, Chadan''s loud shouts and hysterical curses came from the front: "You bastards will die a terrible death!"


    "Don''t be too happy too soon. Unless you kill all of my Karolin n today, as long as there is still someone alive in our Karolin n, even if we have to try our best, we will expose what you have done today to the public. By then, your Howard n will be despised and hated by everyone," Chadan yelled.


    "Those who have historically conspired for power and usurped the throne have never had a good ending. I''m just waiting for the day you reap what you sow! You will surely die a terrible death! Definitely!"


    As Lafeier walked over, he saw Chadan being intercepted by soldiers at the door. Chadan''s eyes were bloodshot with hatred, cursing Lai En, while struggling constantly trying to rush out of the door to perish together with Lai En.


    In just one day, Chadan had gone from the Crown Prince, to the heir apparent, then to a rebel and a murderer. He had be a prisoner.


    Lai En stood there with both hands in his pants pockets, with theposure of a victor, enjoying Chadan''s outburst.


    Lai En corrected him, "Today in this pce hall, the only rebel who murdered the monarch is you, Chadan Karolin."


    Chadan: "Even in death, I will not let you go!"


    Lai En said, "Death is not necessary. The monarch and his subjects are one family. How could we drive your whole n to extinction? Although the Crown Prince will inevitably be imprisoned, your family members will be fine. With so many years of rtionship here, if we wanted to force the Karolin n to death, we would not have withdrawn the media reporters earlier in the hall, and you would have been taken away by the police chief already."


    Chadan spat on the ground, "Rtionship? Don''t make it sound so nice. Aren''t you just afraid that people will find out that the royal family is fighting for power, that your Howard n is plotting and usurping the throne?"


    Lai En hmm-ed and nodded, "Your mind is still a little clear, not crazy yet. Although the Crown Prince is ipetent, his resilience is still good. After all, you were the Crown Prince, the first in line to inherit the throne. Yet you lost it effortlessly to a foreigner of Hua Country descent, oh no, not lose it, but your Karolin n begged and forced people to take it, begging him to marry the princess and handing over the royal power. It''s really embarrassing for the great Karolin family that you can''t even find a capable person among you!"


    "Living under Duke Lin''s halo since you were young must have been painful for the Crown Prince, right?"


    Chadan: "You...!"


    Lai En said, "But you don''t have to feel pain anymore, because you personally got rid of him. You must feel very gratified in your heart, right?"


    Gratified? He probably regretted it so much that his guts turned green now.


    Chadan was so angry at Lai En''s cold ridicule that his blood rushed to his head and his vision went dark.


    Lai En said, "It''s about time. I have to go check if those disobedient people have learned to behave now."


    Lai En looked at the stunned Chadan with augh and turned to leave. He happened to catch a glimpse of his father walking away in the other direction.


    Just as Lai En was about to call out to his father, he stopped and quietly followed behind.


    Lai En followed his father to the third floor. All of the royal family members were on the first and second floors. The old king and his family were detained separately in rooms. The third floor was quiet without any attendants or servants in sight.


    Why did his father secretlye here alone? Judging from his hurried look, did he have an important matter or person to attend to?


    In the quiet space, from quite a distance away, Lai En heard his father''s familiar voice asking, "Did it seed on Lin Guli''s side?"


    Lai En stopped at the corner. He suddenly remembered that there seemed to be no news from Lin Guli''s side. The one his father sent to assassinate Lin Guli, did his father not receive any updates?


    Was his father talking to his own subordinate?


    No, the master would note to find the subordinate.


    And so furtively at that.


    The voice that responded to his father was equally familiar to Lai En, "I was just about to find you."


    Hearing this familiar voice, Lai En stared wide-eyed in surprise - this voice was exactly the same as his father''s.


    It made Lai En feel like his father was talking to himself.


    Lai En''s spine chilled instantly, breaking out in goosebumps. He desperately wanted to poke his head out to take a look....


    And he did just that...

 Chapter 433: Two Raphaels; She can only save the Forest; You will always be a fake.

    <h4>Chapter 433</h4>


    Lafeier and the Mysterious Man stood facing each other in the quiet corridor.


    Lafeier hurriedly asked, "Looking for me? Could it be that something went wrong with Lin Guli''s side? Did you let him escape?"


    The Mysterious Man told him, "Indeed, there has been no newsing back so far. The people I sent have lost contact."


    Lafeier was surprised, "How could that be? The people under yourmand are all top-notch assassins. Even if Lin Guli noticed something and took precautions, when facing your people, there would only be one oue - death."


    The Mysterious Man''s face clouded over slightly, "If it was her, it wouldn''t be strange for something to go wrong or for her to be counter-killed."


    Lafeier said, "Impossible. She has been in Hua Country the whole time. I dare to guarantee that she has no idea about what has happened here."


    The Mysterious Man said, "But now it looks like she may already know, and it''s even possible she came for me from the very beginning."


    Lafeier said, "That''s even more impossible. If she came for you from the beginning and has been acting with us the whole time, how could she just stand by and watch Lin Cheng die? Didn''t you say she has amazing abilities? How could she have let your people easily kill Lin Cheng in the hospital?"


    The Mysterious Man murmured, "Lin Cheng?"


    Lafeier''s eyes shed, "Could it be that you suspect Lin Cheng is not dead? The Crown Prince saw his corpse with his own eyes and personally verified it. His corpse was kept in the morgue for several days. It was absolutely not fake."


    Or did the Crown Prince y them for fools? Would he intentionally cooperate with them? That would not match the Crown Prince''s status and wisdom.


    The Mysterious Man kept silent, seemingly lost in thought.


    Lafeier was somewhat impatient, "Tell me the truth. Just who is she? What grudge does she have against you? Why are you so wary of her?"


    The Mysterious Man just nced at him, not answering his questions.


    Seeing the man''s attitude, Lafeier lost his temper, "What is the meaning of this? You know everything about me, yet you hide things from me. Though you are formidable, don''t forget that we have a cooperative rtionship, one of equality. I have waited for this day for so many years. If things go wrong because of your personal issues, I will never agree to it!"


    The Mysterious Man let out a coldugh, disdainfully saying, "Cooperative rtionship? Equality? You think you deserve that? You''re nothing but a pitiful pawn discarded by your family that I picked up. If it wasn''t for your face, you would have died unknown in some corner. And now you get to return to your family? Live in the Duke''s residence? Enjoy these honors? And you dare yell at me?"


    The Mysterious Man''s words stung Lafeier.


    Lafeier was furious with shame, "Do you dare dispose of me and kill me? A windfall for one is a windfall for all, a loss for one is loss for all. You..."


    Before Lafeier could finish speaking, the Mysterious Man grabbed his neck with one hand. The shadow of death swiftly approached.


    Seeing the killing intent in the Mysterious Man''s eyes, Lafeier began to struggle. The Mysterious Man watched him coldly, like a fish on drynd, not showing any intention of letting him catch his breath.


    He only released his hand at thest moment before Lafeier lost consciousness due to asphyxiation.


    Lafeier experienced a brush with death. He sat down heavily on the floor, panting hard. Supporting himself with the handrail, he pulled himself up with some effort. With a mocking smile he said, "...Do you think this can scare me? This isn''t even the closest I''vee to death. Besides, you don''t even dare to kill me."


    After catching his breath, Lafeier continued, "People in the same boat should not have internal strife at such a critical juncture."


    Seeing that the Mysterious Man could only swallow his anger in front of him, Lafeier spoke even more harshly, "You should hurry up and send someone again to find out what on earth is going on with Lin Guli''s side."


    "As for Qiao Ying, although I have only heard about her frightening capabilities from you, even if she already knows now with everything set in motion, there is nothing one person can do to change much. At most she may be able to save Lin Guli''s life."


    "Of course, if she hase for you from the very start, meaning to lure you out, then I can only wish you the best of luck."


    "It''s almost time. I have to go see if those old fellows'' backbones have softened. I''ll bring you good newster." After speaking, Lafeier left the Mysterious Man with a vexing smile.


    Lafeier lifted his foot to leave.


    The Mysterious Man said lightly, "I will definitely let you know the difference between not daring to kill you and not being able to kill you at the moment."


    Lafeier looked at him.


    The Mysterious Man said, "I have nned for so many years. Do you think I would be so stupid as to find someone to restrain myself? Don''t be so arrogant. Killing you would not be something particrly troublesome or tiring for me. I saved you and let you keep your life to enjoy blessings. You should be grateful. When I say you''re a dog, you have to bark twice for me. Dare to bite your master or foolishly harbor thoughts of standing shoulder to shoulder with me, and you can try to find out the consequences."


    Lafeier was speechless for a moment in the face of the Mysterious Man.


    The Mysterious Man said, "Get lost."


    Lafeier stared at the man for a few seconds before angrily leaving.


    The Mysterious Man watched Lafeier''s departing figure, beginning to plot a scheme that would kill two birds with one stone...


    A pair of prying eyes peered out from around a corner about 30 feet away.


    The mysterious man, who had the same voice as his father, had gone from standing sideways to him to now having his back facing towards him. Even the back view was the same. Lai En was shocked.


    That man, whether in build or appearance, was exactly the same as his father Lafeier. At that moment, one was walking away and the other remained standing in ce, both with their backs to him, making the resemnce even more apparent.


    Two fathers, two Lafeiers.


    Lai En felt his scalp tingle as his breathing stopped.


    He recalled the man he had wrongly recognized at the hospital that day.


    It must have been this man before him now.


    Lai En retracted his line of sight, recalling the conversation between the two men just now...


    Lafeier went downstairs, about to gather together the imprisoned royal family members in the main hall, to force them into making the final decision.


    Thinking that he would soon be the king father with countless people beneath him, his steps quickened with anticipation.


    The third floor was quiet without a sound.


    Only the sound of Lafeier''s footsteps could be heard as he walked. Suddenly, he felt something. He looked back but there was nothing there.


    Withdrawing his thoughts, he continued walking.


    Unexpectedly, after taking just a few steps, he felt a sharp pain at the back of his neck. Right after, his vision went dark and he lost consciousness.


    After Lafeier left, the Mysterious Man waited there for over ten minutes. Feeling the timing was about right, he too left in another direction towards the main hall on second floor - that was his viewing area.


    Just as he descended to the second floor and before he could walk to his "seat", a voice called out,


    "Father."

 Chapter 434: Raphael is stunned; The Son of God makes the princes, Blood is splashed on the spot.

    <h4>Chapter 434</h4>


    Lai En called out to "Father" Lafeier.


    Lafeier stopped in his tracks. For a moment he did not react, then he slowly turned around: "What''s the matter?"


    Lai En: "Why weren''t you resting in your room waiting for me? Is your stomach not hurting anymore? Do you still need to call the doctor then?"


    "Lafeier" looked at his caring son, keeping a straight face as he smoothly responded: "It doesn''t hurt anymore."


    Lai En: "That''s good to hear. Everyone has already gathered in the Grand Hall, shall we head over now?"


    "Lafeier" murmured in agreement.


    But he thought to himself: A stomachache? Lafeier sure knows how to fall apart at critical moments.


    "Lafeier" had originally intended to observe from the audience stand, but now had no choice but to follow Lai En to the Grand Hall on the first floor.


    "Lafeier": "Did you bring all those family members over?"


    Lai En: "Every single one, all invited. After worrying sick for an entire day, I''m sure they''ll be especially happy and grateful to see their loved ones now."


    "Lafeier" smiled, seemingly in great agreement with what Lai En said.


    By now, it was around 9 pm.


    The royal family members in the Grand Hall automatically divided into two groups.


    One group had already enjoyed a scrumptious dinner, appearing spirited and refreshed as they calmly awaited the final victory.


    The other group, having gone hungry and thirsty under mental strain for an entire day, were as wilted as eggnts, utterly listless with exhausted looks in their eyes.


    It was evident they desperately wished to escape this ce.


    Both sides were fairly quiet, seemingly ignoring each other. But with just the slightest provocation, a fight would surely break out.


    Lai En and "Lafeier" arrived fashionablyte.


    "Lafeier" went before everyone, smiling as he asked with concern: "How is everyone resting?"


    Naturally, one side responded positively.


    The other side remained silent as a grave, resentment apparent in their eyes that screamed ''we dare to be angry but don''t dare speak''.


    "Lafeier" looked discontentedly upon that group who refused to give him face: "It appears you all have not rested well. But at this critical juncture, even though I had wanted everyone to return home and rest, I''m sure none of you wish to leave now."


    He went on: "But since I''ve already said that I would represent the Howard family and shoulder responsibility at this time, I certainly can''t just stand by and do nothing -- Lai En, bring those people in."


    Lai En: "Yes, sir."


    The king''s supporters watched Lai En exit with a sense of foreboding: "What are they trying to do?"


    "Who have they captured?"


    "Could it be..."


    Just as everyone was anxiously specting, Lai En led the guards to bring over a hundred people flooding into the Grand Hall.


    At first nce, most were old, weak, women and children.


    There were elderly in wheelchairs, infants still needing to be carried by their mothers, the cries of toddlers ringing one after another incessantly. Timid women were so frightened they knew not what to do until, upon seeing the pirs of their families in the hall, they finally found their backbone.


    They wanted to rush forward and reunite with their families, but were mercilessly blocked by the soldiers.


    The king''s supporters, catching sight of their own families, couldn''t stand their fearful pleading any longer. Disregarding all else, they charged forward.


    Duke Cornell, the old king''s younger brother, remained standing where he was. He did not rush to his family. Seeing this scenario of holding the Son of Heaven to order the feudal lords about, he could endure no more.


    He angrily questioned Lafeier: "Just what exactly are you trying to do!?"


    Lai En: "Why is the Duke so furious? To relieve everyone''s high-strung nerves after this stressful day, we went through the great trouble of bringing over all your family members for you to reunite with, to alleviate the mental pressure. Yet, not only does the Duke show no appreciation, he looks as if he wants to gobble us up ¡ª look at them, how happy they are!"


    "Dad, Duke Lafeier said that Prince Lin Cheng was killed by the Crown Prince, that the Crown Princemitted regicide and treason. He said all of you are plotting to rebel alongside the Crown Prince, is this true?"


    "Dad, rebellion is punishable by death. You absolutely must not act recklessly, Mom and I don''t want you to die along with Grandpa and Grandma."


    Hearing their families'' urgent questioning, they red furiously at Lafeier. They had not expected him to so shamelessly invert ck and white by portraying them as the rebel faction.


    Other than fury, there was nothing they could do. Nothing they dared to do, for no one dared gamble with their families'' lives.


    With their rtives'' safety at stake, who still cared about righteousness or the country? Moreover, it was already utterly hopeless for them.


    Unsure of how to die properly, they could only look to the only one still daring to speak out ¡ª the old Duke Cornell.


    In fact, if not for Cornell''s presence at this moment, they might have already surrendered under the Howard n''s domineering might; secretly, some had already been nning to capitte.


    "Lafeier": "I trust everyone now understands who should rightly be C Country''s new king."


    His gaze finallynded upon Cornell: "What say you?"


    Not waiting for Cornell''s reply, "Lafeier" answered on his behalf: "Ah, I forgot. You''re merely a Duke soon to abdicate. Although royal kin, just coteral royalty. Even these princes and princesses hold greater right to speak than you. Lai En, please invite them in."


    Lai En: "Yes, sir."


    Soon enough, aside from the Crown Prince and the second prince who had gone to find Lin Guli, the old king''s remaining children including the Queen were brought into the Grand Hall.


    "Lafeier" smilingly asked them: "Everyone, we were just conferring the session of the new king. All agree that Lai En Howard is the most suitable candidate, hmm, except for old Duke Cornell that is. What do you think?"


    Seeing those detained families, the princes and princesses had nothing left to say other than hurling usations of ''despicable, shameless''.


    Clearly, besides this lone elderly Cornell, no more allies stood behind them.


    "Lafeier": "Very good, it appears everyone has no objections to Lai En Howard inheriting the throne."


    It was then that Karina in her wheelchair suddenly said to those members of royalty who had coborated with Lafeier from the start: "There is a saying in Hua Country ¡ª nothing inmon between those of different paths. While no one here is necessarily right or wrong, I still wish to remind you all that by following a treasonous minister who murdered his lord to rebel, sooner orter, even if you don''t end up like Lin Cheng you will definitely be a Lin Guli who gets exterminated."


    Cornell: "What? Prince Lin..."


    Shocked voices rang out, Cornell not the only one.


    After being absent from C Country for so many years with his princely title only remaining to grant Lin Cheng his title before it was revoked, Lin Guli no longer posed any threat to them, let alone that he had already departed C Country with Lin Cheng''s body. There was simply no need to exterminate him. Moreover, Lin Guli had contributed to C Country before...


    For a moment, the entire hall fell silent.


    The news of Lin Guli''s death leaving Cornell utterly heartbroken as he tightly gripped his cane to barely support himself.


    He told Lafeier: "C Country needs a wise king, not a tyrant. If you want me to agree today to Lai En Howard bing the new king, it will be over my dead body."


    "With the Howard n lording over all beneath the heavens, yet unable to cover the hearts of the people, my age leaves me powerless to do anything more for the royal house or C Country. But I, Cornell Karolin, am unwilling to watch C Country''s future get ruined in the hands of disloyal, unscrupulous ministers who vite those above and below them. I am willing to give my life to warn the people that as long as the Karolin n still stands, we will fight the Howard n to the death!"


    The old duke''s voice rang loud and clear, echoing through the hall for a long time. As he spoke, his once hunched back now stood tall and straight, eyes filled with unyielding determination.


    Then suddenly, he charged headfirst towards the sculpted Roman pirs in the hall. The soldiers rushed to intercept but it was already toote.


    Duke Cornell Karolin fell dead, blood spattering on site.

 Chapter 435: The Great Twist, The Evil is Exposed.

    <h4>Chapter 435</h4>


    Cornell''s old duke was determined not to yield even if it meant death. His blood sttered on the scene and his heroic deed shocked everyone. There was an eerie silence in the great hall for a moment.


    The old duke''s family members cried out and went to the old duke''s side.


    At this moment, even those royal family members who were in collusion with the Howard n were moved.


    Several of the elders silently mourned.


    Lai En''s face tightened slightly, and he couldn''t help feeling a little admiration, but that was all.


    He looked at his father involuntarily, but saw his father remain indifferent to this without any reaction at all, which was really cold,pletely different from usual, so cold that Lai En found it strange.


    "Duke Cornell ..." The pro-king members of the royal family looked at the dead old duke, feeling sad and angry.


    But under the current circumstances, they were like fish on the chopping block without any power to resist. So they were also ashamed of their own cowardice and sighed at their own powerlessness.


    K covered her mouth with tears swirling in her eyes, "Uncle Cornell..."


    Karina just watched, her anger exceeded her grief.


    Lafeier announced in a loud voice, his voice resounding through the hall:


    ¡°Duke Cornell passed away unfortunately due to the extreme grief over Crown Prince Chadan''s regicide. Although inappropriate, for the sake of the overall situation, after Lai En Howard¡¯s ascension ceremony ispleted, he will be buried with high honors."


    Numerous angry, hateful,plicated, pensive, and delighted eyes looked at the father and son.


    Facing everyone''s eyes, Lai En realized that they had probably already lost the hearts of the vast majority of people.


    The old duke''s suicide had brought them considerable negative impact. From now on, they and these people would only restrain each other out of conflicting interests. There would be few who could truly cooperate with them wholeheartedly.


    So once he took the throne but failed to stabilize his position, this "tyrant" would then be ruthlessly pulled down from his horse by these people working together.


    Lafeier then turned his target to Karina: ¡°Duke Lin has just passed away. Although inappropriate, for the sake of the overall situation, Princess Karina, if you don''t mind, you can be engaged to Lai En after recovering from your injury. I believe a marriage alliance between our two ns is also what many people would like to see."


    Karina sneered, ¡°A marriage alliance? Isn''t it just to cover up the fact that you rebelled and conspired to usurp the throne by blocking Yuanyang¡¯s mouth?¡±


    Karina, whose leg wound had not healed, struggled to stand up from the wheelchair. She tried her best to straighten her back and slightly raised her head. The aura of a royal princess was revealed at this moment.


    She spoke loudly and clearly:


    ¡°Let me tell you, if you think I will marry into your Howard family to whitewash you, keep dreaming!¡±


    ¡°You conspired to kill my fianc¨¦, calcted against my brother to force my uncle to death, causing my father to have a stroke. Even if I, Karina Karolin, was reduced to freezing bones on the street, I would not do as you wish. Remember what my uncle said, the humiliation today, the Karolin n will never forget for eternity. As long as there is one person from the Karolin n alive, we will fight against your Howard n to the death!"


    Lafeier dismissively said, "Princess Karina can consider it slowly, there is no hurry. We have plenty of time for you.¡±


    He then said, "But the new king is urgent. Lai En Howard¡¯s ascension ceremony is tomorrow. If there is no objection, you can now go back with your families to rest, and then return home after the ceremony ispleted tomorrow."


    There was dead silence. No one dared to stand up in opposition.


    Lafeier was very satisfied with this result.


    Just as he was about to say something more, an electronic sh suddenly shed in his eyes. Lafeier then squinted.


    He heard Crown Prince Chadan''s voice echoing in the hall.


    And the words spoken by the Crown Prince made Lafeier feel familiar.


    ¡°Does Duke Lafeier mean to jest or has he found the wrong person when talking about helping me to the throne? Shouldn''t it be you who wants that position the most?"


    Lafeier instantly remembered where he had heard the crown prince¡¯s familiar words. He slowly opened his eyes, and his eyes had already changed.


    The voice continued behind him.


    And this time it was himself speaking, no, it should be said that it was Lafeier: ¡°Of course we want it. Crown Prince, if you are willing to lend us a hand, we would be endlessly grateful. But some things are not ours just because we want topete for them.¡±


    The members of the royal family in front of him looked behind him. Their faces had already changed. His son Lai En beside him called out, "Father..."


    Lafeier''s eyes were gloomy as he slowly turned around and saw arge projection being projected onto the wall behind him.


    There were three people on the projected screen - Crown Prince Chadan, Lafeier, and Lai En.


    This was the scene of Lafeier and his son Lai En going to meet Crown Prince Chadan to cooperate, as well as the backup that the Crown Prince had secretly recorded of Lafeier and his son.


    However, after this backup drive had gone through Lai En''s hands, the things in it had long ceased to exist, causing Chadan to despair.


    But at this moment, this destroyed evidence appeared here, deliberately projected in the Pce Hall in front of everyone.


    In the projected video, Chadan continued, ¡°Give me a reason why I should believe you will help me to the throne?"


    Lafeier: ¡°It¡¯s simple. First, I don''t want to see C Country fall into the hands of a Hua country person, even if Lin Cheng has C Country¡¯s nationality and signed the agreement to marry into your Karolin family. "


    "Second, we have witnessed Lin Cheng¡¯s ability. Once he inherits the throne, my Howard n will surely suffer even more brutal crackdown. These two reasons are enough for me to stop at nothing to prevent it.¡±


    Chadan chuckled, ¡°Lin Cheng works for my Karolin n. With him, your Howard n can only be afraid of us. Duke Lafeier, why do you think I would ruin my n¡¯s future? I think I should go out now to expose your malicious intentions and bring your Howard n to eternal damnation."


    Lafeier: "Of course you can do that, but I wonder if you are really willing? You are the Crown Prince, the first in line to inherit the throne, yet he Lin Cheng is just an outsider. Even though he married into your Karolin n and the royal family is still named Karolin, but the new King Lin Cheng will have an Asian face. Doesn''t it annoy you to see that?"


    Lafeier: ¡°What¡¯s more, Lin Cheng didn¡¯t voluntarily agree to marry Princess Karina and voluntarily be king. He was even forced by you to separate from his Chinese fianc¨¦e. Crown Prince, do you really think he can govern C Country properly? Even the most loyal pet, when driven desperate, will bite its owner. Can you really rest assured?"


    Chadan fell silent.


    After a while, Chadan asked, "What reason do I have to believe you? You already have the ability to pull Lin Cheng down. It shouldn''t be difficult for you to make whoever you want to be king, right?" He nced at Lai En.


    Lai En: ¡°Easier said than done. If something unexpected happens to Duke Lin at such a critical juncture, the first to be suspected would be us.¡±


    Chadan: ¡°What are your terms?¡±


    Lai En: ¡°Very simple. We¡¯ll remove the obstacles for you and help you regain what should have belonged to you. And you just need to protect our Howard n."


    Chadan murmured, ¡°Regain what belongs to me..."


    He collected his thoughts and immediately asked, "Just like that?"


    Lai En: ¡°I think this is a very good deal.¡±


    Chadan: ¡°Go on, what do you n to do?¡±


    Lai En: ¡°Naturally, we¡¯ll make sure the marriage doesn¡¯t happen. Lin Cheng has already been fatally poisoned and is nearing death. Then you just need to...¡±


    The vicious deeds of the three were made public. The pro-king party members who had previously lost hope ushered in hope again at this moment.


    Who was it, who was hiding in the dark doing all this?


    Everyone looked up to the second floor along the direction of the projection.

 Chapter 436: Qin Hanyu: Falling on all four legs is very ugly; Lin Cheng: Sorry, I came late

    <h4>Chapter 436</h4>


    Lafeier stood with his hands behind his back, and the hands behind him were already clenched.


    "Go upstairs and find someone," he said in a deep voice.


    "Yes." Lai En went upstairs immediately.


    Lafeier turned around and looked in the direction the projection was pointing. His vision was blocked by the light emitted from the projection and he couldn''t see anything.


    He stared at that ce with a heavy look, and from his slightly tightened expression, it could be seen that Lafeier was not as calm andposed on the inside as he appeared on the outside at this moment - he was panicking.


    Lai En soon came downstairs from the second floor, bringing a projector.


    Lafeier reached out and took the projector, listening to the noisy, dense whispers in front of him.


    There was solid evidence that Lafeier had killed the monarch and plotted treason, but no one dared to stand up and use Lafeier and his son of their crimes.


    Only because that evidence was now in Lafeier''s hands again, only because Duke Cornell''s corpse stilly there silently, and only because inside and outside the hall were all Lafeier''s guards he had brought with him.


    K looked at the projector in Lafeier''s hand: "Is it eldest brother?"


    Karina felt it wasn''t like him.


    Who else could have filmed this except Prince Chadan?


    Lai En looked grave: "Who could it be?"


    Lafeier stared at the projector in his hand, and a voice in his mind urged him to leave immediately - no, escape from here!


    But before he could act, there was first a loudmotion outside the door, and then a familiar figure walked in.


    "Prince Lin."


    "It''s Prince Lin, Prince Lin is not dead!"


    The royalist party all eximed in surprise, suppressed the whole day, at this moment when they saw Lin Guli, they finally felt somewhat relief, never having felt so cordial before.


    Lin Guli walked through the crowd to the front of the great hall, and saw Duke Cornell, who had died silently in the arms of his family after crashing into the great hall. Lin Guli''s eyes were filled with grief.


    He stepped forward, to Duke Cornell''s body, and squatted down.


    Then he took Duke Cornell''s hand and made a solemn promise: "Rest assured, Lafeier''s scheme will not seed."


    Looking at Lin Guli, Duke Cornell''s son asked in grief, "Do we still have hope?"


    Lin Guli affirmed and told him, "We will, Duke Cornell will definitely not have sacrificed in vain."


    Lin Guli carefully put down the Duke Cornell''s hand and stood up looking at Lafeier: "Duke Lafeier, surprised to see me?"


    Then he said: "Or maybe, I shouldn''t call you Duke Lafeier, what do you think?"


    No one understood Lin Guli''s words.


    Lafeier didn''t respond to his words either, but said: "Seeing you have no hint of sadness at all, and seem to know quite a lot, I suppose Prince Lin is probably still alive too? If he is alive, why not ask him toe out together."


    Karina said excitedly: "Prince Lin is still alive?"


    Hearing this, none of those present remained calm.


    Someone couldn''t help asking, "Prince, is Prince Lin really still alive?"


    Young Prince: "Still alive? How is that possible? I saw Prince Lin''s corpse with my own eyes."


    There was a sound of orderly footstepsing from outside, as if responding to them inside the hall, attracting their attention outside.


    As the footsteps grew louder and louder, it was as if the sound of weapons and armored horses could be heard. There was a huge crowd of people outside the great hall, rushing forward. As people looked closely, it was the western guards.


    And leading the guards right up front was Prince Lin Cheng, who had been poisoned, gotten into a car ident, secretly harmed and died in the hospital several days ago.


    "Prince Lin, it really is Prince Lin!"


    "Prince Lin is alive, great!"


    Seeing the still living Prince Lin Cheng, remembering the breathless face in the morgue, Young Prince felt strange, while also mostly surprised and excited.


    Karina was so excited that she couldn''t stop wanting to stand up again. She looked at Prince Lin Cheng slowly walking in, incredulous.


    The sudden reversal almost brought K to tears of joy.


    K first looked at Lin Cheng, then at the man beside Lin Cheng who had appeared together with him, her eyes started to avoid looking and not dare to look.


    Lai En also looked at the man beside Lin Cheng: "Him?"


    Isn''t he in Huaguo? With him here, where was Qiao Yin? Lai En''s mood grew heavy, then he looked at his father.


    With Lin Cheng''s appearance with troops, the situation changed instantly.


    Except for Lai En''s group who retreated subconsciously in fear under the guards Lin Cheng had brought outside the hall, the rest all stepped forward a few steps, as if seeing the light of dawn.


    Lin Cheng looked haggard, really had no strength, shamelessly said to Qin Hanyue: "Mr. Qin, let me borrow your shoulder for support, thanks."


    Lin Cheng grabbed Qin Hanyue''s arm regardless, using it as a crutch.


    Qin Hanyue''s face was expressionless, he just said, "I''m injured too, not in better shape than you." But he didn''t shake him off either.


    He was afraid of sending him crashing to the ground.


    Now was the time for Lin Cheng to step up as the hero, the moment of glory, it wouldn''t look good to end up sprawled all over the ce.


    Lin Cheng smiled weakly: "Thank you Mr. Qin for saving my uncle. The stab Mr. Qin took for my uncle I will remember all my life. But I really can''t hold on any longer, Mr. Qin wouldn''t want me to faint at such a critical moment, right?"


    Qin Hanyue didn''t acknowledge his words.


    Lin Cheng''s leg gave out and he copsed, he really had no strength left.


    Although reluctant in his heart, Qin Hanyue still reached out to grab hold of him and brought the man striding forward with big steps.


    Not only had Lin Chenge back alive with troops to stop Lafeier''s scheme, but also had Qin Hanyue''s assistance. The royalists all thought they were saved.


    Watching the two men talking as they walked over, K said: "Them..."


    Although it was such an asion, Young Prince still couldn''t help saying: "Lin Cheng is quite generous, still being able y with the one who robbed his woman."


    Brothers are as close as hands and feet, while women are like clothing huh?


    Walking into the hall,ing to Lafeier father and son, Lin Cheng said: "Sorry for beingte, my body hasn''t recovered yet, was a bit slow."


    He always looked vaguely amused regardless of any situation, with a perpetually nonchnt attitude like things had nothing to do with him so deal with them as you like.


    Lin Cheng: "Seeing me alive and well, you must be very surprised and disappointed, right?"


    Lafeier ignored Lin Cheng, his gaze falling on Qin Hanyue beside Lin Cheng. From when the two men had appeared till they entered the hall, the person Lafeier kept looking at was Qin Hanyue.


    As if in Lafeier''s eyes, Lin Cheng was not the biggest enemy, Qin Hanyue was the most troublesome problem.


    Or more precisely, it was the person hidden in the dark, who had a close rtionship with Qin Hanyue.

 Chapter 437: Everything Goes according to Plan, Lam Cheng:" My Words Don’t Work

    <h4>Chapter 437</h4>


    Lin Cheng: "Lafeier Duke must have many doubts in his mind. Why not ask, are you afraid?"


    Lafeier shifted his gaze from Qin Han Yue to Lin Cheng. Still not saying a word.


    The curious Young Prince couldn''t help but take a step forward.


    He asked the doubt in his heart: "Duke Lin, what is going on here, howe you are not dead? But I clearly saw your..." corpse.


    The Young Prince asked what everyone was curious about. He was confirmed dead, so how could he suddenlye back to life?


    Lin Cheng: "Poisoned, car ident, assassination, Lafeier Duke tried to kill me three times, he really didn''t want me to live for a moment longer, without leaving any possibility for me to survive."


    "Thanks to the help of a noble person, I narrowly escaped and only then could Ie here today alive to stop the sinister ns of you father and son."


    Lafeier father and son tried every means to kill Lin Cheng, which made most people in the hall resentful.


    Young Prince: "So you knew from the beginning that they were going to rebel, and faked your death to deceive them, right?"


    Lin Cheng: "Yes, I set them up."


    Lafeier sent someone to sneak into his manor and put poison in the cup he used. Lin Cheng drank from that cup and was indeed poisoned.


    What Lafeier didn''t know was that someone had witnessed the whole poisoning process - Flowing Shadow.


    If Lafeier knew that the top assassin he had sent began lurking under Flowing Shadow''s nose as soon as he set foot on Lin Cheng''s turf, he would have been furious.


    Lin Cheng set them up by using that cup, but he controlled the dose of poison, and Jiao Ying had been giving him antidotes.


    As for the car ident.


    The driver was arranged by the Eldest Prince in order to wash away suspicions about himself. Naturally, the driver would not really crash trying to kill them since the Eldest Prince was in the same car with Lin Cheng.


    That''s right. While Lafeier was monitoring Jiao Ying, Jiao Ying was also monitoring him, thus finding out about their cooperation with the Eldest Prince.


    Their main purpose in arranging the car ident was to prevent Lin Cheng from attending the engagement ceremony. Of course, it would be even better if they could kill Lin Cheng.


    Young Prince: "I still don''t understand. Duke Lin, you were lying in the morgue at that time without breathing, it looked so real..."


    Ryan looked at the revived Lin Cheng and couldn''t help saying: "That person wasn''t you, was he?"


    Lin Cheng: "Indeed it wasn''t me."


    Jiao Ying was acting, and so was Lafeier, only Lafeier couldn''t keep his cool as well as Jiao Ying. After all, with Lin Cheng''s ession imminent, Lafeier had no time to lose.


    Because Lafeier was too wary of Jiao Ying and afraid that what happened here would reach Jiao Ying''s ears, he was a little impatient. He couldn''t wait for Lin Cheng to die from the poison, so he sent an assassin to the hospital to assassinate Lin Cheng.


    However, Lin Cheng had already been transferred. The one who was shot while lying in the ICU posing as Lin Cheng wearing a human skin mask was Moon Shadow.


    Young Prince: "It wasn''t you? Who was it then?"


    Lin Cheng: "Just some smokescreens. Anything else you want to ask? If not, let me get down to business."


    Lin Cheng looked back at Lafeier.


    He began to list his crimes one by one.


    "Everyone, I hereby revoke Lafeier Howard and his son Ryan Howard''s noble titles. Their nationalized and private assets will also be confiscated. The two will be sent to military court immediately to stand trial."


    The supporters of the old king were excited to the point of tears.


    It was as if the old king''s family hade back from hell to heaven.


    Ryan frowned while Lafeier showed no reaction.


    After saying this, Lin Cheng turned to look at Ryan''s supporters.


    Seeing Lin Cheng''s gaze on them, they didn''t dare look him in the eye. The two or three most vocal ones wished they could turn invisible.


    From total victory to sudden total defeat with Lin Cheng''s appearance, if they had to bear the consequences, their days would be over.


    Conspiring for personal gains, staging a rebellion, any single charge was enough for them to spend the rest of their lives in prison, not to mention their families would also be implicated.


    However, Lin Cheng just gave them a faint smile.


    Then he stopped looking at them, but that one look was enough to scare them.


    Lin Cheng: "I believe many people here were instigated and coerced by Lafeier in a moment of confusion. "


    "I believe everyone wants the best for C Country. It doesn''t matter which side you choose, I just hope everyone will act cautiously in the future and put the country and people first."


    Ryan¡¯s supporters upied half of the royal court. They were the foundation of the entire court and depended on each other to survive. It was unrealistic to simply revoke all their noble titles.


    The supporters of the old king were currently too battered. Restabilizing the situation and calming the people should be the top priority. If he went after them, they might desperately fight back.


    No matter which side got hurt, it would be bad for the royal family and C Country.


    Therefore, Lin Cheng decided to give them a chance. This would not only stabilize them but also win him some favor. After all, he didn¡¯t intend to be the king, and it was uncertain whether this Duke could still be one. Offending too many powerful figures would not bode well.


    Furthermore, making an example of the Howard n would be enough to warn their cronies.


    As long as the Howard n fell, all problems would be solved.


    Lin Cheng: "Alright, everyone must be tired. Please take your families and leave to rest. I still have some personal matters to deal with these two."


    Howard¡¯s supporters let out a sigh of relief that Lin Cheng did not hold them ountable. They hurried away quietly. In order to avoid implication, they didn¡¯t even nce at the Howard father and son before leaving.


    Although the supporters of the old king were unhappy to let them off so easily, they also understood clearly that with so many royal members involved and the royal family currently battered, it was impossible to eliminate them at this point. Other than giving them a chance and leaving themselves a way out, there was nothing they could do.


    What Lin Cheng did was the best solution.


    As those royal members and their families left, the lively hall quieted down a lot.


    Lin Cheng finally looked at the eastern imperial guards Lafeier had brought in and ordered: "Everyone, wait outside."


    The leading soldier hesitated between Lin Cheng and Lafeier for a moment.


    Lin Cheng''s eyes shed coldly: "What''s wrong, you won''t listen to me?"


    The leader was shocked and reacted that Lin Cheng was the rightful heir to the throne. He immediately responded: "Yes, sir!"


    Then he led all the soldiers out of the hall.


    When they got outside, they saw their fellow eastern imperial guards had been disarmed by the western guards.


    In the hall,


    the now isted Howard father and son were truly alone without any support.


    Lafeier finally spoke, still calm: "Turning the tide so perfectly, there must be others besides Mr. Qin who helped you. Why don''t you invite them all out and let me see who they are."

 Chapter 439: Qiao Ying:" There are last words "; "No I will start

    <h4>Chapter 439</h4>


    Lafeier raised his hand and took off the human skin mask on his face: "Wearing this thing for too long is really not good for the body."


    Under the mask was the face that Moon Shadow, Flowing Shadow, and Qiao Ying were all too familiar with. Just looking at this face and feeling his aura, Moon Shadow and Flowing Shadow would unconsciously tense up their bodies, like any student seeing a demon coach.


    Except for Qiao Ying.


    The old royal family was shocked by this change of face.


    Lafeier''s reaction was much smaller than theirs, calmly as if he had guessed it all along.


    "To be what I am now, I didn''t hold back on working on myself, even taking a knife to myself." Diamond J looked at the human skin mask in his hand and said,


    "Body shape and voice can be changed through training, but this face, I really couldn''t change it, so I had to rely on this."


    He looked up at Moon Shadow and Flowing Shadow, smiled slightly,


    "Long time no see, my children, especially you, Flowing Shadow, besides Blood Shadow, you''re my favorite child. I really missed you after not seeing you for so long."


    He thought for a moment, "Although your temper is as bad as Blood Shadow''s, which gives me a big headache, you''re more obedient than her."


    Qiao Ying raised her eyebrows: It''s so impolite to say that to her face.


    Qin Hanyue looked at Qiao Ying, taking in her somewhat cute subtle expressions, and subconsciously guessed her psychological activities. She was probably 50% likely to agree with Diamond J, and 50% likely to be annoyed.


    Flowing Shadow: "It turns out that my obedience actually saved myself." If he hadn''t been obedient and acted as recklessly as her, he would have been cloned long ago, right?


    Diamond J: "What do you mean by th-" He stopped himself, "Oh, sorry, after speaking French for so many years, I can''t switch back right away."


    He switched back to Chinese.


    Flowing Shadow ignored him, and Diamond J didn''t pursue what he meant.


    Instead, he asked the two of them, "How did you twoe with her to Country C to find me? No- to kill me. Don''t tell me you two were also involved in the downfall of Dark Shadow- Moon Shadow, you were the most loyal to Dark Shadow." He answered himself, "Nevermind, it doesn''t matter who did it anyway, Dark Shadow is gone."


    Moon Shadow: "It was Dark Shadow''s inhumanity first."


    Diamond J: "So you know about the clones? You came to find me to kill me thoroughly?"


    Moon Shadow: "You said that as long as we''re alive, we can never escape from Dark Shadow. We don''t want to die, so you have to die."


    Diamond J smiled without replying. Instead he asked, "Speaking of clones, I really have to ask you two, tell me-" His sharp gaze fixed on Qiao Ying, "Who exactly is she?"


    In his opinion, no, in the eyes of the entire Dark Shadow organization and the assassinmunity, Blood Shadow''s talents were already the ceiling, iparable. Even Flowing Shadow, who also had the one in a million talent, was still far fromparable to her.


    But this girl proved to them with practical actions that she had both the learning talent and strength to rival Blood Shadow''s.


    She had even copied Blood Shadow''s medical and hacking skills.


    Other than their different faces, she was the same as Blood Shadow in every way.


    But up until now, after she had destroyed the entire Dark Shadow organization, still no one knew what her rtionship with Blood Shadow was.


    Was she an assassin secretly trained by Blood Shadow,


    Or a clone of Blood Shadow?


    If thetter, it was unlikely, even with Blood Shadow''s genes she would have ws, far from the original''s strength.


    If the former, no matter how early Blood Shadow started training her, with her age...her talent was too frightening.


    They had suspected that Blood Shadow might not have died, and came back in disguise to take revenge on them, but there were still too many inconsistencies.


    Flowing Shadow fiddled with his mechanical arm, barely answering him, "You should ask her yourself, we want to know too."


    Diamond J stared at Qiao Ying, but spoke to Moon Shadow and Flowing Shadow, "You don''t know either?"


    Qiao Ying''s lips moved slightly, as if to answer, but with her personality, she probably wouldn''t satisfy their curiosity. Sure enough- "Anyst words?" she asked.


    Flowing Shadow followed with, "If not I''ll make my move."


    Diamond J nodded, but looked to Lafeier instead, his tone still unhurried, "I was just thinking of having you die in my ce to fool them, but they''re too smart for that."


    Lafeier red at Diamond J resentfully, gnashing his teeth furiously, "You idiot! I shouldn''t have believed you!"


    Diamond J chuckled lightly, "Do you hate me that much? All you lost was power and benefits, but I''m about to lose my life."


    Lafeier was very agitated, "Shouldn''t I hate you? I thought I would lose to the Karolin n, I thought I would lose to Lin Cheng, but I never imagined I would end up implicated by you in the end!"


    He became hysterical, "What were you doing? I finally came back! Finally came back! I schemed for so many years! So many years! I was about to get everything I wanted, just one step away, one step!"


    Lafeier was very distraught, seeming somewhat deranged. His expression was ferocious,pletely different from his usual modest demeanor.


    Having lost so thoroughly, he couldn''t take the blow and even rushed directly at Diamond J, furiously grabbing Diamond J''s cor.


    "Why did you implicate me? Why implicate my Howard n? Didn''t you say you were amazing? Didn''t you say you were the boss of the most powerful assassin organization? But you can''t even deal with a little girl, aren''t you an assassin? Kill her! Kill all those who block our path! Why isn''t Lin Cheng dead? Why isn''t Lin Guli dead? We had already won, won! Why did it be like this now, tell me!!!"


    Diamond J forcibly removed Lafeier''s hand, disgustedly taking his hand away and throwing him to the ground.


    He didn''t even deign to calcte with Lafeier.


    Unhurriedly tidying his clothes, he said to Qiao Ying, "Even JOKER is not your match, let alone me, plus them." He nced at Moon Shadow and Flowing Shadow.


    He continued, "But being asked to close my eyes and let you kill me, I really can''t do that. Did you think I didn''t prepare anything?"


    Qiao Ying: "If you mean the dozen plus assassins you hid upstairs, yes I did."


    She had been in this pce hall for a day already. Diamond J had hidden people upstairs, that many of them, how could she possibly not notice? Noticing them, how could she possibly let them live?


    Diamond J''s motions of tidying his clothes stopped.


    Qiao Ying: "Counting the time, the bodies should be cold by now."


    Diamond J slowly put his hand down, expressionlessly looking at Qiao Ying.


    Flowing Shadow clenched his mechanical hand, already impatient from waiting, "Stop wasting time, kill him quickly so we can wrap up."


    As he spoke, he had already rushed forward.


    Diamond J dodged to the side to avoid Flowing Shadow''s hundred pound metal fist, entangling with Flowing Shadow.


    Lafeier retreated to a safe area, shocked by Diamond J''s skills. To think the one pretending to be his father and living with him all this time was actually such a powerful character.


    Although Diamond J was older now and not as diligent in training as Flowing Shadow in recent years, even with neglected training, his skills and techniques didn''t diminish much. His decades ofbat experience wasn''t something a teen like Flowing Shadow couldpare to either. Although Flowing Shadow had high talents and a mechanical arm, he lost out due to youthful impetuousness, his fierce moves leaving many openings.


    Plus, Diamond J was too familiar with Flowing Shadow''s skills.


    Flowing Shadow quickly fell into a disadvantage, being punched back several meters by Diamond J. Diamond J followed up to finish Flowing Shadow off, looking like he wanted to use him as a temporary meat shield.


    Moon Shadow timely made his move, saving Flowing Shadow.

 Chapter 440: Joe Ying: "I am Blood Shadow"; Square Film J: Want to know about your birth parents

    <h4>Chapter 440</h4>


    The three of them fought fiercely at the same time, the scene was thrilling, and the slightest carelessness would cost them their lives on the spot.


    With two against one, Moon Shadow''s joining made things easier for Flowing Shadow in an instant. The two had always been attuned to each other, their attacks seamless, and Diamond J found his pair of fists no match for four hands. He was showing signs of being suppressed.


    However, for Moon Shadow and Flowing Shadow to kill Diamond J was no easy task either. Fighting bare-handed like this, ording to all three¡¯s abilities, they could keep fighting for at least twenty minutes.


    So Qiao Ying, who didn¡¯t have the patience to wait twenty minutes, made her move.


    Diamond J found an opportunity to forcefully knock back Moon Shadow. Before he could respond to Flowing Shadow¡¯s iing attack, he was sneak attacked by Qiao Ying who had suddenly appeared, directly kicked out. Flowing Shadow¡¯s fist followed closely, heavily smashing into Diamond J''s chest.


    Assassins fought without decency, especially Qiao Ying, never bothered with decency, only moods. So in her dictionary there were no words like "sneak attack", she always made a move without warning.


    Diamond J heavily fell to the ground, spitting out mouthfuls of blood. He nced at Qiao Ying, then swiftly got up and rushed toward the old king''s family, the old and the young. They were so scared they kept retreating to escape.


    Only Karina, who was disabled in a wheelchair, failed to get away, and was taken hostage by Diamond J.


    Karina¡¯s family members cried out in rm, ¡°Karina!¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯te over! Lin Cheng, make her stop, otherwise I¡¯ll kill her.¡± Diamond J stood behind the wheelchair, one hand clutching Karina''s neck, shouting Lin Cheng¡¯s name, his gaze vignt and apprehensive as he stared at Qiao Ying.


    Karina didn¡¯t dare move. ¡°Duke Lin, save me.¡±


    Lin Cheng¡¯s sword-like eyebrows furrowed slightly. Seeing Diamond J¡¯s grip growing tighter and tighter, the little prince anxiously called out to him, ¡°Duke Lin, hurry save Karina!¡±


    Lin Cheng was a little helpless. ¡°Miss Qiao...¡±


    Before he could say anything,


    Qiao Ying¡¯s words rang out, ¡°It would be best if you really could kill her.¡±


    Diamond J breathed heavily in disorderly urgency, staring intently at Qiao Ying. ¡°Don¡¯te over¡ªLin Cheng, I really will kill her!¡±


    Qiao Ying walked step by step towards Diamond J, saying to Lin Cheng, ¡°Why bother saving her? It would be just perfect if she died.¡±


    Diamond J pulled the wheelchair in one hand, choking Karina''s neck with the other, constantly carefully retreating backwards. He was surrounded on all sides.


    Qiao Ying said, ¡°Although you said you don''t want anyone to die, I also said I wouldn''t just stand by and watch you live or die. I was even thinking of how to help you resolve this engagement¡ªwith her death, you won''t be forced into marriage. Isn''t that good?¡±


    Lin Cheng said, ¡°This method isn¡¯t very good, so...¡±


    Qiao Ying was toozy to listen to what Lin Cheng had to say, because she would never act ording to his words anyway. Besides, Karina had tried to take her life again and again, in her eyes Karina was already someone destined to die.


    Qiao Ying said, ¡°You picked too preposterous a hostage. Of the people present, only Qin Hanyue¡¯s life or death would I care about a little.¡±


    Qin Hanyue: A little? Just...a little?


    As Qiao Ying spoke, her pace quickened. The moment she finished speaking, she had already rushed in front of Diamond J.


    Karina¡¯s family was scared stiff, not daring to breathe loudly.


    Diamond J had no time to kill Karina at all. In Karina¡¯s fright, he directly pushed the wheelchair with Karina in it towards Qiao Ying, but this did nothing to slow Qiao Ying¡¯s speed in killing him. After exchanging a few moves, the already heavily wounded Diamond J was beaten down by Qiao Ying until he couldn¡¯t get up.


    Still hoping to grasp a thread of life, Diamond J forced himself to say to Qiao Ying, ¡°Although I didn''t officially leave Dark Shadow, I almost don¡¯t handle Dark Shadow¡¯s affairs anymore, these years I almost never returned to Dark Shadow again. No matter how you see it, whether I¡¯m an potential threat or not, whether I deserve to die or not, I have indeed already washed my hands and withdrawn from the rivers andkes, ande here after changing my identity and name to stop interfering in Dark Shadow¡¯s affairs.¡±


    ¡°JOKER summoned me back many times, and I found all kinds of excuses to decline every time. When Dark Shadow issued kill orders to assassins all over the world to kill you, I didn¡¯t participate. Even when Dark Shadow was destroyed, I didn¡¯t appear. Later, when you were in a vegetative state lying in bed, I didn¡¯t take the chance to eliminate you. So why must you still relentlessly pursue me to the point of extermination?¡±


    Qiao Ying twisted the corners of her lips lightly. ¡°Listening to you, it seems you are indeed not deserving of death. Especially since I even received the grace of your tutge.¡±


    Diamond J said in bewilderment, ¡°What did you say?¡±


    Moon Shadow and Flowing Shadow both looked towards her. ¡°Grace of tutge?¡±


    Just who was tutored?


    Qiao Ying¡¯s lips moved slightly as she murmured lightly, ¡°I am her.¡±


    Diamond J stared wide-eyed in shock. ¡°What?¡±


    Qiao Ying spoke inly, but Moon Shadow and Flowing Shadow did not remain calm upon hearing it.


    Moon Shadow said in disbelief, ¡°Blood Shadow...? You didn''t die?¡±


    No wonder, no wonder she lost control when she learned the truth of Feng Ying''s death. No wonder there were so many simrities between her and Blood Shadow. No wonder she was so familiar with Dark Shadow¡¯s affairs.


    He should have guessed earlier, only he had always been unable to confirm her identity.


    Flowing Shadow unconsciously took a step forward. The genius boy, rarely seen losingposure, was in a mess: ¡°So you really are that guy! I knew you were so alike. You didn''t die, you had stic surgery?¡±


    There wasn¡¯t even a trace of scars from stic surgery left, her height, voice, everything had changed. How was that achieved?


    Qiao Ying said speechlessly, ¡°Who would get uglier from stic surgery?¡±


    Qin Hanyue looked at her nkly. Where was she uglier?


    Flowing Shadow said, ¡°Was it a human skin mask then?¡±


    No, if it was a human skin mask, then wouldn¡¯t she have worn two masks everyday when she was impersonating Qiao Yin previously?


    Qiao Ying said, ¡°That thing is toxic...whatever you say.¡±


    Flowing Shadow said, ¡°Don¡¯t leave it at halfway, exactly what is going on?¡±


    Qiao Ying said, ¡°None of your business.¡±


    Flowing Shadow said angrily, ¡°You¡ª¡±


    Qiao Ying looked back to Diamond J. Her cold gaze was looking at a dead man. ¡°You really should die with your eyes closed. JOKER and the rest, even when dying, were constantly asking me, yet died not knowing.¡±


    ¡°Wait a minute¡ª¡± Diamond J covered his chest wound, struggling to retreat backwards, ¡°You, you¡¯re Blood Shadow.¡±


    Qiao Ying looked at him, as if looking at whether he was deaf.


    Diamond J said, ¡°Blood Shadow, don''t you want to know about your birth parents? They have always been looking for you!¡±


    Qiao Ying said indifferently, ¡°Not interested.¡±


    To her, they were no different from strangers. Even if they had always been looking for her, it would be difficult for her to be moved by it. Kinship had never been something this assassin looked forward to or took initiative to seek out.


    Yet Diamond J subtly nced towards Lin Gu Li behind and to the right of Qiao Ying, then said, ¡°Are you sure? Don¡¯t you want to know why it was you? Your mother is a formidable legendary figure.¡±


    Qiao Ying narrowed her eyes slightly.

 Chapter 441: Joe Shadow Takes Square Film J; Moon Shadow: She’s a rascal; Both Raphaels are fake

    <h4>Chapter 441</h4>


    Diamond J''s nce saved his life.


    Qin Hanyue was a little worried.


    After a brief moment of contemtion, Qiao Ying said to Diamond J, "Get up ande with me."


    Diamond J heaved a sigh of relief and crawled up from the ground.


    Flowing Shadow stepped forward a few steps, arms crossed over his chest, blocking Qiao Ying and Diamond J''s way: "Where are you taking him?"


    Qiao Ying: "Get out of my way."


    Flowing Shadow: "He''s quite crafty among those old guys, be careful you get tricked by him. It would be hard to find him again afterwards."


    Thinking of Blood Shadow''s formidable power, Flowing Shadow softened his tone: "I''ll go with you and have his life after you finish questioning. I don''t want to bust my ass just to let the tiger return to the mountain and breed future troubles."


    Moon Shadow came up and pulled Flowing Shadow: "Let her take him away, don''t worry, she wants him dead more than any of us." He nced at Qiao Ying and said to Flowing Shadow, "She''s way more ruthless than us."


    Qiao Ying told Qin Hanyue who wanted to follow her, "No need toe along, wait for me at Lin Cheng''s ce, I''ll be backter."


    Qin Hanyue was silent for a moment before responding: "Alright."


    A silver gleam shed across Qiao Ying¡¯s fingers. Diamond J had reacted quickly but still wasn¡¯t fast enough. Three silver needles appeared on his neck.


    He raised his hand attempting to touch them but heard Qiao Ying say, "Go ahead and try if you''re looking to die." Diamond J froze his neck, not daring to touch the needles anymore.


    He slowly put his hand down and caught up with Qiao Ying as she left the hall.


    Worried, Lin Cheng asked Qin Hanyue, "Nothing will happen, right?"


    Lin Guli: "Yeah."


    Qin Hanyue: "It won¡¯t."


    Staring at the backs of the two leaving, Flowing Shadow asked Moon Shadow, "Should we follow them?"


    Moon Shadow: "No need. I don''t think Diamond J can exchange his life with just these petty tricks. She never makes a losing deal." He added, "Even if Blood Shadow craves familial bonds more than I anticipated and makes some kind of trade with Diamond J, don''t forget that she is a rogue. She has no integrity."


    Recalling certain matters, Flowing Shadow echoed: "That mouth of hers can rarely be trusted indeed."


    It seems they had all suffered losses at her hands to some degree. Whenever running into her, they were bound to get short-changed.


    Moon Shadow couldn''t helpmenting: ¡°He¡¯s actually still alive. That¡¯s a pleasant surprise. I thought there were only the two of us Shadow-named ones left."


    Just as Moon Shadow was speaking, he noticed Qin Hanyue looking at them with unfriendly eyes.


    Puzzled, Moon Shadow returned his gaze.


    Sensing something, Moon Shadow wondered: We didn¡¯t gossip about Blood Shadow, did we? What¡¯s with his stare?


    Just as he was thinking, sounds of movement caught his attention.


    He looked over and saw Lafeier rushing up to Lai En, grabbing Lai En¡¯s arms forcefully and painfully.


    Somewhat hysterically, he asked: ¡°Lai En, we didn¡¯t lose! We didn¡¯t lose, did we? We won, I¡¯m the king, I¡¯m the king¡¯s father. From now on, the entire royal household belongs to us. The Karolin n will be trampled under our feet ruthlessly. Their glory hase to an end, it¡¯s over, hahaha!"


    Lai En looked at his deranged father calmly before asking a strange question, ¡°Where is my father?"


    Lafeier froze as sanity returned in an instant.


    The little prince remarked, ¡°Looks like he¡¯s losing his mind too.¡±


    But then he heard Lai En addressing his father Lafeier as ¡°Uncle Frank¡±.


    ¡°Lafeier¡¯s¡± pupils suddenly shrank.


    The little prince stepped forward in excitement, ¡°Frank? Frank Howard? He¡¯s not Lafeier!¡±


    K: ¡°Duke Frank? He, he¡¯s not dead?¡±


    Both Lafeiers are fakes? How dumbfounding!


    Lin Guli: ¡°Frank? Wasn¡¯t he dead for nearly ten years? How is this possible? Could it be that the one who died back then wasn''t my younger brother but my elder brother instead?"


    Lin Cheng: ¡°Things don¡¯t seem that simple.¡±


    Qin Hanyue wasn¡¯t interested in this kind of family power struggle drama. At the moment, he just wanted to go back to the Duke''s residence and wait for Qiao Ying. But...


    He secretly nced at Lin Guli and decided to stay for the time being.


    Listening wouldn¡¯t hurt. He could ry it as gossip to little Yingter.


    ¡°Lafeier¡¯s¡± expression darkened gloomily. ¡°What nonsense are you talking about? Your uncle has long died. I¡¯m your father, Lafeier."


    Lai En: ¡°I did a paternity test, Uncle.¡±


    Exposed, ¡°Lafeier¡± was very displeased. His piercing eyes stared at Lai En as he separated Lai En¡¯s arms and retreated half a step back: ¡°When did you find out? Did that guy slip up and reveal himself?¡± He was asking about Diamond J.


    Lai En: ¡°I discovered it the day you disguised as my father and returned home.¡±


    Frank eximed agitatedly: ¡°Impossible! If you had found out that early, why reveal me only now?¡±


    Lai En: ¡°Because the Howard Family cannot be without my father. Even knowing you weren''t him, I had to pretend otherwise.¡±


    Lai En: ¡°Although I had uncovered it early on, I always thought it was just you until that day at the hospital when I ran into that person. His eyes, his back, they resembled my father''s very much.¡±


    Lai En had assumed he was only dealing with the man before him. But it turned out that wasn''t the case.


    If it were only him alone, Lai En wouldn''t be that wary.


    But if not, then the bigger conspiracy lurking behind was likely detrimental to the Howard Family. So he had to do something.


    If Frank hadn''t been knocked out by him, Diamond J wouldn''t have shown up directly. And they wouldn''t have been trapped by Qiao Ying andpany in the hall.


    Not even knowing his hidden killers were dead too.


    Judging from Diamond J¡¯s prowess earlier, with his vignce, he likely could¡¯ve escaped had he sensed the threat from the shadows.


    Lai En: ¡°I just didn''t expect my n to backfire. Not sure if that idiom fits here, but Miss Qiao had already confirmed his identity. With her capabilities finding a foothold in C Country will be very difficult for him. I only wanted you to lose your backbone Diamond J...¡± He trailed off before continuing, ¡±In any case, I didn''t anticipate such aplete and utter defeat.¡±


    The little prince asked: ¡°Then where is the real Lafeier?"


    Lai En: ¡°Where is my father?¡±


    Frank looked at Lai En resentfully without answering.


    Lai En: ¡°We have already lost. The entire Howard Family has lost, and will never have a chance for aeback. At least my future three generations have no hope, including me. You and I will both face lifelong incarceration. What¡¯s the point of you still hiding things?¡±


    Lai En: ¡°He was killed by you guys, wasn¡¯t he? It seems knocking you out was the right thing. Avenging my father, I have also contributed somewhat.¡±


    After so many years, Lai En had always known the chances of his father being alive were slim. But without hearing it explicitly, he still held onto a sliver of fantasy.


    Seeing Lai En¡¯s resignation, Frank was simultaneously furious and resentful. ¡°Useless thing! Even a mosquito would struggle desperately in its final moments. Yet you just give up so readily? I worked hard nurturing you to be the family¡¯s future leader. With such poor capacity, you cannot even manage the family well, let alone the country!¡± He berated angrily.


    Lai En didn''t feel like saying anything. Treason was a gamble to begin with. Win it and you¡¯re above everyone. Lose it and it¡¯s eternal damnation. He had made full mental preparations, including for defeat.


    Frank: "That''s right, your father, Lafeier Howard, he''s dead. I killed him with my own hands! Are you going to kill me to avenge him?"


    When Lai En learned that his father''s death was at the hands of Frank, he did not expect that it would be by his own hand. This kind of truth was hard for Lai En to ept: "Why?"


    Frankughed: "Why? You''re asking me why?"

 Chapter 443: Qiao Ying: "Lin Gu Li is my biological father; my mother..."

    <h4>Chapter 443</h4>


    The sound of rain pitter-pattered outside.


    The ancient castle in the rain gave a lonely and deste feeling of being detached from the world.


    Qiao Ying on the sofa had her eyes closed, legs crossed, listening to the sound of raindrops hitting the window pane. She pulled her light-colored knitted shawl around herself a little tighter and hugged her arms.


    The sofa sunk down next to her as the man''s aggressive aura enveloped her, his cold cologne oddly matched the weather today, and Qiao Ying couldn''t help but tug the corners of her lips into a faint smile.


    The barely discernible smile went unnoticed by him.


    Qin Hanyue looked at her and asked gently, "May I ask?"


    She responded swiftly, "Mm."


    He could ask, meaning it wasn''t a serious issue. Qiao Ying had brought Diamond J away from the pce with herst night, and only came back this morning.


    Qin Hanyue had returned to the ancient castle from the pce in the middle of the night and waited for her here until morning.


    She was extremely tired when she came back and didn''t say anything. There was blood on her clothes as she went into the bathroom, took a shower and then went straight to bed to sleep. After making sure she was unharmed, Qin Hanyue also went to sleep, unable to ask anything.


    She slept through the morning and after getting up, she ate something, took herptop and sat here typing. After finishing typing, she just sat there quietly.


    Qin Hanyue looked at the darkenedptop screen, reached out to tuck the hair beside her ear back and asked, "What about Diamond J?"


    Qiao Ying said, "Killed him."


    It was good that Diamond J was killed. The matter with Dark Shadow could finally bepletely ended.


    Qin Hanyue asked, "Then what about your parents? Where are they?"


    Qiao Ying was silent for a short while before opening her eyes. She looked at him with a hint of a smile, "For someone as clever as Mr. Qin, care to take a guess?"


    She was still in the mood to tease him. Qin Hanyue felt relieved. A smile also surfaced on his face as he said, "Since you''ve just found out yourself, how can I guess?" Although he imed to have no clue and couldn''t guess, he was still able to offer a reply, "Is it rted to Lin Guli?"


    That meaningful nce Diamond J gave Lin Gulist night had not escaped Qin Hanyue''s attention. What Diamond J said back then was also thought-provoking. Clearly, there were a lot of underlying stories.


    It probably wasn''t a coincidence that Qiao Ying ended up in Dark Shadow and became an assassin. And her mother that Diamond J imed to be a legendary figure.


    Seeing the appreciative smile in Qiao Ying''s eyes, Qin Hanyue knew he had guessed correctly.


    Qiao Ying wrapped herself up in the shawl and lightly tilted her chin towards theptop on the desk, signaling Qin Hanyue. Qin Hanyue woke up the sleepingptop and entered the password. As soon as it turned on, two sets of DNA showed up.


    Qiao Ying said calmly, "Lin Guli is my biological father."


    From that meaningful nce Diamond J gave Lin Gulist night, Qiao Ying had already guessed this would be the oue.


    Two sets of DNA.


    One set belonged to Qiao Ying, or rather, to Xue Ying.


    The other set belonged to Lin Guli''s daughter. Some time ago, Lin Cheng hade to them with this set of DNA, asking them to help find the person.


    Qin Hanyue didn''t expect they were looking for Lin Guli''s daughter.


    Nor did he know that Lin Guli had lost a daughter.


    Prior to this, Qin Hanyue didn''t even know Lin Guli had a daughter, let alone anything else. Although he had guessed Qiao Ying''s background would be rted to Lin Guli, he didn''t expect that Lin Guli was her father.


    What a fateful connection...


    Qin Hanyue scrolled down further to a paternity test report and looked at it without speaking for some time.


    Qiao Ying asked him, "Why so silent? Are you d you didn''t behave rudely to him out of jealousy before? Oh right, there''s also Lin Cheng."


    Qiao Ying added, "No need for that. Even if you punched Ye Si a couple of times, I may not even say anything to you, much less them." She dismissed them in one short sentence.


    Qin Hanyueughed and looked at her, feeling somewhat overwhelmed: "Then what if I punched Cheng Jinyan a couple of times?"


    Qiao Ying said, "There''s a 99 percent chance that Ye Si was asking for it with his loud mouth. As for Cheng Jinyan... realistically and theoretically, it would be difficult for that kind of situation to ur between the two of you."


    Qin Hanyue said, "You''re so rational."


    He didn''t mean it as praise.


    Qin Hanyue then said, "I''m not feeling down, just thinking that it was worthwhile to have blocked that knife for Lin Guli yesterday. I had thought..."


    Qiao Ying looked at him right away, "You''re injured?"


    Her gaze searched his body for injuries.


    Qin Hanyue touched his left posterior shoulder, "It''s not a deep wound, nothing serious. I''ve had it dressed. Want to take a look?"


    Qiao Ying said, "If it''s been dressed properly, don''t mess with it."


    Qin Hanyue said, "Then you can see it tonight."


    Qiao Ying retorted, "Others try to hide even a small illness or injury from those close to them because they don''t want them to worry, yet you seem almost eager to shout out in pain."


    Qin Hanyue smiled and admitted frankly, "I just want you to show some concern for me. And you''re Seely after all, so skilled in Chinese medicine that a small injury like this definitely won''t make you worry."


    Qiao Ying gave him a look and said, "It''s true there''s no need to worry, but you''re one of us after all, so I still feel distressed somewhat."


    Qin Hanyue couldn''t restrain the upward tug at the corners of his lips, the smile in his eyes threatening to spill out. He reached out to pull her onto hisp by the waist, hugging her tightly. He kissed her hair, "It''s cold out. Let''s huddle together for some warmth."


    Qiao Ying said, "You''re injured."


    "It doesn''t get in the way," he said, sliding his hand under her shawl to rest it on her slender waist, caressing her waistline. He asked, "So where''s your mother?"


    "She..."


    Qiao Ying thought back to what Diamond J saidst night about her mother.


    "She''s a bounty hunter. A very capable one. A born gifted recruit who leaves everyone in the dust with unmatched speed. I''ve heard many legendary tales about her before this, never expecting her to be my mother."


    Shemented, "A free-spirited and unfettered person. Able to evenly divide the autumn colors with me. Don''t know what she saw in Lin Guli." With that one short sentence, she had praised two people and put down one.


    Qin Hanyue blinked, struggling not tough.


    He thought to himself: How can she be so adorable?


    Just a while ago, she had said Lin Guli was slightly better than him. And now she was outright saying he wasn''t good enough for her mother, which meant the not-as-good-as-Lin Guli Qin Hanyue himself was even more undeserving.


    Teasing her, Qin Hanyue said, "Looks like Miss Qiao not only inherited her mother''s talents and intelligence, but her poor taste in men as well."


    Qiao Ying nted him a look, "And what do you mean by that?"


    Qin Hanyue quickly said, "Nothing."


    Qiao Ying continued recounting, "In the past, Dark Shadow had wanted to recruit her into their ranks, but she''s too much of a free spirit and wouldn''t demean herself by joining them, hence she rejected."


    "It was her genes that Dark Shadow was after. That''s why they went to such lengths to steal me away shortly after I was born."


    Qin Hanyue asked, "So where is she now?"


    Qiao Ying said, "She is..."

 Chapter 444: Qin Hanyu: "Is there a reward"; Qiao Ying: "What do you want"

    <h4>Chapter 444</h4>


    The rain continued into the night without any sign of stopping.


    In the bedroom, Qin Hanyue was sitting bare-chested on the side of the bed, with Qiao Ying standing in front of him, needling his head. There were also more than ten needles stuck on both sides of his chest and waist, making him look like a porcupine.


    Qin Hanyue: "Feeling better?"


    With her attention disrupted, Qiao Ying nced down at him: "When did I say I was feeling bad?" She then realized his two big hands were somehow holding her waist without her noticing.


    She was distracted? She couldn''t help feeling a little annoyed that she didn''t notice at all.


    Qin Hanyue didn''t dare move. He just looked up at her: "Although you didn''t say it, I could feel it a little."


    Although she didn''t show it, and even had dinner with Lin Guli as if nothing had happenedst night, Qin Hanyue could feel it. And the needles in his body now also verified his feeling.


    Although she didn''t say why she was needling him, he didn''t think it was because of the minor injuries on his body.


    It could only be that she was in a bad mood and looking for something to do, plus this wasn''t the first time she had needled him when she was feeling down, so there was precedent.


    Qiao Ying didn''t reply and continued with what she was doing.


    Qin Hanyue looked up at her and urately described what was bothering her: "Is it because you''re struggling with whether or not to acknowledge your father Lin Guli?"


    Seeing Qiao Ying''s lips move slightly, as if to say something, but didn''t, Qin Hanyue continued speaking for her.


    "You don''t have any emotional connection with this biological father who suddenly appeared, and you are extremely unfamiliar with the concept of familial bonds deep down."


    "Plus your mother has already passed away."


    "You feel ufortable and don''t know how to handle it, so you see him as a troublesome thing. But he is actually not bad."


    "He has been looking for you for over twenty years. People are not grass or trees."


    "And if you don''t tell him that you are the child he has been looking for, he will keep fruitlessly searching like this for the rest of his life."


    "You can''t keep pretending to be blind to that and watch him really look for you for a whole lifetime. And he must have a lot of regrets regarding your mother that need closure from you."


    "But if you acknowledge him, you will have to clearly exin everything to him in detail and make him believe in your soul''s reincarnation."


    "In the end, the tearful and cheesy recognition scene that you especially dislike but can''t avoid will inevitably y out."


    He listed out all the reasons Qiao Ying was struggling with internally, one by one. Qiao Ying had long stopped needling him and was looking at him speak.


    "I think that''s all the reasons¡ªyeah, that should be it." He looked at her withughter in his eyes: "Am I right?"


    Qiao Ying amusedly looked at him: "You know, understanding a killer''s mind too well can be lethal for both people involved."


    The silver needle in her hand slid down along his cold, chiseled side profile, stopping at his throat.


    Qiao Ying''s red lips slightly parted as she looked at him with a trace of coldness and ambiguity: "Either the killer gets killed, or the killer kills."


    Qin Hanyue yed along: "It is quite scary, but why am I not afraid at all? Where did it go wrong?" His big hand held her slender waist, and his long, powerful five fingers spread open to caress her ambiguously.


    His big hand pressed tightly against her waist, moving back to grip her lower back, the scorching palm pressing her back to bring her body towards him.


    As soon as he made a move, Qiao Ying removed the silver needle from his throat and collected it into her palm.


    Her upper body reflexively leaned back due to his actions, but her legs were being pushed forward by him. Losing her bnce, she ced her hands against his chest. Her legs touched the bed so she couldn''t move forward anymore. She had no choice but to bend her knees and lift one leg up to kneel between his legs.


    Qiao Ying: "Still being so naughty when injured."


    Qin Hanyue smiled without saying anything as he circled his arms around her slender waist.


    Qiao Ying simply rested her arms on his shoulders to make it morefortable. She also slightly adjusted her standing position. With her hands on his shoulders, her body naturally lowered a bit, moving closer to the sitting Qin Hanyue.


    In this position, the two were exceptionally close to each other.


    Qin Hanyue, who was always taller than her, rarely looked up at her like this. His heart couldn''t help but race faster.


    Qiao Ying: "This father is indeed not bad, but..."


    Qiao Ying then asked him instead: "What do you think?"


    Qin Hanyue: "My opinion?"


    Qiao Ying: "Mm-hmm."


    Qin Hanyue: "I think he''s fine too."


    Qiao Ying: "So you want me to acknowledge him?"


    Qin Hanyue: "Having more people who love you is a good thing. They are also very exceptional people, not necessarily troublesome. You can try epting them. If you really can''t handle it, you can treat them as friends. They definitely won''t be as tactless as the Sus." Qin Hanyue persuaded her.


    Qiao Ying: "Then what?"


    Qin Hanyue: "I''ll tell them for you."


    Qiao Ying raised her brow slightly at him.


    Qin Hanyue: "You just find things like this troublesome and can''t be bothered to exin so much to them and say so many things to them, right."


    "I''ll tell them, and by the time they finish being shocked and crying after I tell them, youe out and it won''t be as awkward."


    Qiao Ying pursed her lips, smiling.


    Having someone else do the talking was pretty nice indeed.


    Seeing that she tacitly agreed, Qin Hanyue asked: "Can I take out the needles now?"


    Qiao Ying collected the needles from his body into the acupuncture kit to sterilizeter. As soon as she was done, Qin Hanyue hugged her and toppled onto the bed in one swift movement, flipping their positions over.


    Qin Hanyue: "For a huge favor like this, is there a reward?"


    Qiao Ying: "Weren''t you doing this voluntarily?"


    Qin Hanyue: "It was pro bono, so I''m asking about a reward."


    Qiao Ying leisurely looked at him: "What do you want? Skin contact with kisses and hugs, or up close and intimate interactions?"


    As direct as always.


    Qin Hanyue''s sexy Adam''s apple soundlessly slid up and down: "Are you...still sore anywhere on your body? Is your waist and legs still aching?"


    Looking at the anticipation and heat in his eyes, Qiao Ying especially wanted to rain on his parade, but her heart was not so cooperatively in sync.


    It seemed like ever since getting to know him, she would always tease him this way, saying one thing but meaning another.


    Qiao Ying: "Just pay attention to your own injuries."


    She had barely finished speaking when Qin Hanyue''s lips were already covering hers...


    The next day, the weather was clear and sunny.


    Qin Hanyue walked out of the room looking refreshed and energized. He bumped into Lin Cheng who had just returned from the royal pce, lookingpletely worn out with a sickly pallor, already injured and now seemingly about to copse.


    Lin Cheng barely managed a smile in greeting: "Morning Qin, you look spirited. Slept very wellst night it seems."


    Qin Hanyue: "You don''t seem to be faring too well as king."


    Lin Cheng: "It''s fine, just a few days. Once I tidy up the mess, whoever wants to be king can have the role."


    Qin Hanyue: "If there is anywhere I can help, I''m happy to be of service."


    Lin Cheng''s eyes instantly became guarded. Rather than feeling happy about Qin Hanyue''s good intentions, he felt like a sheep being eyed by the big bad wolf.


    Lin Cheng: "I appreciate your kindness Qin, but I''m already in such bad shape. Maybe look for someone else to fleece¡ªI mean, help."


    Don''t keep targeting me! I''m just an innocent sheep!


    Qin Hanyue: Hmm...seems like the impression I''m giving is not very good. Oh well, he''s just a cousin-inw, no big deal.


    Qin Hanyue: "Are you going to rest now, Duke Lin?"


    Lin Cheng: "Yeah, breakfast was great today Qin. Take your time." He then prepared to return to his room.


    Qin Hanyue: "I n to talk to Mr. Lin about his daughter''s matters. Should we go together after you''ve rested, or..."


    Qin Hanyue hadn''t even finished speaking.


    Lin Cheng had already turned back around: "You mean...my uncle''s daughter?"

 Chapter 445: Lin Gu Li: "Where is my daughter"; Qin Hanyu: "She is upstairs"

    <h4>Chapter 445</h4>


    Lin Guli was tending to the ghost orchid nt when Qin Hanyue and Lin Cheng arrived. Coming so early in the morning with such an expression, Lin Guli was startled.


    "Weren''t you going to rest? Did something happen?"


    But Qin Hanyue looked to Lin Cheng, so Lin Guli also followed his gaze.


    Qin Hanyue said, "I want to talk to you about your daughter."


    Lin Guli was slightly taken aback. "Mister Qin, could it be you have news for me?" At the same time, he noticed Qin Hanyue''s sudden change in how he addressed him, and couldn''t help feeling somewhat surprised. Lin Cheng also noticed this change in address.


    Qin Hanyue: "I do have news - let''s sit down and talk."


    The affirmative "I do" from Qin Hanyue caused Lin Guli to freeze up for a moment. Coming back to his senses, he excitedly asked, "Mister Qin, do you really have news of my daughter?"


    Qin Hanyue affirmed his words again and asked him to sit down once more. Under the tense, hopeful gazes of the uncle and nephew, Qin Hanyue opened up hisptop to show them something.


    "This is your daughter''s DNA. This is another set that was found. The two sets of DNA are aplete match - they belong to the same person."


    Lin Guli stared intently at the screen, tense with anticipation, his lips slightly pale. His voice shook as he spoke. "She...she..."


    He wanted to ask Qin Hanyue about his daughter, but his mind was too muddled to convey his thoughts. It had been over 20 years of fruitless, aimless searching.


    This was the first time he had received any news of her. And it was such momentous news that Lin Guli forgot to breathe.


    Luckily, Lin Cheng asked on his behalf: "Mister Qin, please tell us any information you have on her and where we can find her."


    Qin Hanyue: "She''s upstairs, still sleeping."


    Lin Cheng: "???"


    Lin Guli: "???"


    Qin Hanyue: "This DNA belongs to Qiao Ying."


    The light in Lin Guli''s eyes instantly vanished, disappearing without a trace, leaving only endless disappointment.


    Seeing his change in demeanor, even Qin Hanyue was slightly moved.


    Lin Cheng frowned. "Mister Qin, isn''t this joke a little over the top?" Seeing his uncle instantly plunged back into hell, Lin Cheng felt an urge to lose his temper for the first time, though he barely managed to restrain himself.


    Lin Cheng: "Putting everything else aside, their ages don''t even match up."


    Qin Hanyue: "They do match up."


    Lin Cheng: "They match up?"


    Hope reignited in Lin Guli''s eyes.


    Qin Hanyue tapped at his keyboard. "This is a paternity test. I''m not joking around. It''s a long story - I have to start from the beginning."


    Qin Hanyue took great pains to clearly exin everything to the uncle and nephew, from Qiao Ying''s true identity, to the matter of Blood Shadow, all the way to her feud with Dark Shadow.


    One piece of shocking news followed another, and even someone as young and epting as Lin Cheng struggled to digest it all.


    Reincarnation of the soul was far too fantastical for the two of them.


    Unlike Qin Hanyue, they had not experienced all those things alongside Qiao Ying or encountered Dark Shadow, nor did they know as much about Blood Shadow''s history as he did.


    Simply hearing the term made it sound unfamiliar.


    Although Lin Guli had always felt an inexplicable sense of intimacy towards Qiao Ying, and felt that something about her temperament and personality resembled his wife, he had never imagined Qiao Ying could be his daughter. Her face did not resemble his daughter''s in the slightest.


    He simply couldn''t reconcile the two in his mind.


    Not until Qin Hanyue showed them photos of Blood Shadow''s face and the few video clips captured by Ye Si''s hand, of Blood Shadow''s every word and deed, including her temperament and bodynguage.


    Upon seeing Blood Shadow''s captivating eyes in the video, Lin Guli disbelievingly asked Qin Hanyue, "...you''re saying this is Qiao Ying''s true appearance?"


    Qin Hanyue: "Yes."


    What was previously difficult for Lin Guli to ept, he instantly acknowledged after seeing Qiao Ying''s real appearance. He couldn''t help the tears that flowed down his face.


    "Yes, this is my daughter. This is my daughter without a doubt. She looks so much like her mother..."


    Lin Guli excitedly nced between theptop screen and the stairs leading upstairs, as if wanting to rush up to find Qiao Ying.


    Recalling Diamond J''s words to Qiao Ying two nights ago in the pce, as well as how Qiao Ying had avoided them by taking Diamond J away alone afterwards, Lin Cheng also had no choice but to believe everything.


    As he looked upon Blood Shadow''s soul-stirring eyes on the screen, Lin Cheng understood: "No wonder she looks different nowpared to when I first met her a few years ago. I thought she had used disguises and makeup, never imagining this to be the case."


    Lin Guli suppressed his emotions. "That night, the fake Raphael mentioned her mother - my wife."


    Lin Guli urgently asked Qin Hanyue, "Mister Qin, do you know anything about my wife as well? Is she still alive?"


    Qin Hanyue shook his head slightly. "After learning your child had been taken by Dark Shadow, she went alone to find them. Unfortunately, she was outnumbered."


    That was an understatement. At the time, Diamond J had intended to deceive Qiao Ying that her mother was still alive, using her mother''s whereabouts as leverage.


    But he was seen through by Qiao Ying.


    Left with no chance to escape death, Diamond J then spilled the beans - he told Qiao Ying in detail how they had tortured her mother to the brink of death.


    The methods of Dark Shadow could be imagined. And in order to protect her daughter''s safety and prevent her husband from being targeted for revenge by Dark Shadow, she did not even resist.


    Qin Hanyue could not bear to tell Lin Guli the gruesome details.


    Even with some mental preparation, it was still difficult for Lin Guli to ept.


    Although Qin Hanyue did not explicitly state it, Lin Guli knew Dark Shadow was an assassin organization, and could guess what had happened to his wife after learning of Qiao Ying''s experiences.


    He resented only himself for being so useless - knowing nothing,cking even the chance to stand alongside his wife in battle. Allowing his daughter to grow up in such hellish circumstances and endure untold suffering, even ultimately meeting her death at their hands. All while he knew nothing about it. If not for heaven''s grace allowing his child to be reborn... Lin Guli dared not think further.


    Qin Hanyue: "I heard from little Ying that you know very little about what happened to your wife. Her real name was Yan Bai - she topped the Top Bounty Hunter List. It was her genes that Dark Shadow wanted, which led them to steal your child."


    Qin Hanyue: "Your meeting was no coincidence. Can you sense that too?"


    Lin Guli lowered his hands from his face. "I know. When she left, she warned me to be careful. I guessed then that she had an unusual identity. Considering her status now as a bounty hunter, I believe she was originally sent to kill me."


    Qin Hanyue: "But she broke the rules - not only did she not kill you, but fell in love with her mission target instead."


    Lin Guli: "It would have been better if she killed me."


    Then she would not have encountered Dark Shadow over our child, and would not have died.


    Qin Hanyue: "You may feel you failed her, but that may not have been the case in her eyes. You wish she had killed you and lived, but she also wished for you to live. You spent over 20 years searching for them - you did not fail them."


    Qiao Ying woke up in the afternoon.


    Heading downstairs, she saw the three men sitting in the great hall on the first floor, clearly waiting for her.


    Seeing Lin Guli''s reaction when he heard here down the stairs, and how he started to rise from his seat, his red-rimmed yet controlled eyes mirrored by Lin Cheng next to him, Qiao Ying wanted to turn back upstairs.

 Chapter 446: Qin Hanyue: "Big Brother"; Lin Cheng: "Really flattered"

    <h4>Chapter 446</h4>


    Qiao Ying''s eyes nced over the uncle and nephew, habitually falling on Qin Hanyue as she walked down the stairs under the gaze of the three.


    Lin Guli suppressed the urge to rush forward several times, but remembering Qin Hanyue''s reminder, Lin Guli did not do so.


    He stood there, apparently not yet fully digesting thisrge basket of information, and seemed somewhat at a loss.


    Lin Guli thought he could handle it, but when the person walked up close, he still couldn''t help it. He went up and hugged the person.


    Although Lin Guli''s restraint was seen by Qiao Ying, she still instinctively took half a step back, but ultimately did not back away.


    Unable to adapt to this physical contact, Qiao Ying subconsciously looked at Qin Hanyue, and thetter gave her a reassuring look.


    Seeing that Qiao Ying did not resist him, Lin Guli, who was gently hugging the person, dared to hug her tighter, carefully, just like when she was just born and he was holding the young and tender her.


    And the feeling at that time and the excitement of being a father for the first time, Lin Guli still remembers it clearly. It was the most beautiful memory in his twenty-odd years, and it was the driving force that supported him all the way.


    At this moment, hugging Qiao Ying, all emotions began to intensify clearly, including her mother''s share. Lin Guli''s empty heart was refilled and came alive again.


    His wife had left and his child was lost for more than 20 years. Lin Guli had long lost hope, beaten by reality. Up to now, he still feels unreal.


    "...My child, I finally saw you. You suffered," Lin Guli said chokingly, desperately restraining his emotions.


    She was stolen when she was less than 5 months old. In his arms, she was like a little doll. When they met again, she was already a little adult who could stand on her own. Lin Guli felt extremely distressed.


    "My child..."


    In the time waiting for her toe down, Lin Guli remembered Qin Hanyue''s reminder and kept telling himself not to get too excited or shed tears, for fear of making her disgusted.


    Lin Guli had tried very hard, but he really couldn''t control it.


    Fortunately, it was just a hug without crying. This was much better than Qiao Ying had imagined and not so difficult to deal with.


    Qin Hanyue withdrew her gaze from the father and daughter and looked at Lin Cheng beside her. She saw tears in Lin Cheng''s smiling eyes.


    "I apologize to Uncle Lin...for the unpleasantness earlier," Qin Hanyue said to Lin Cheng.


    The emotional Lin Cheng was amused by Qin Hanyue''s understanding of the times and the sudden "uncle". His mood instantly became rxed and happy.


    Lin Cheng looked at him jokingly, "This sudden promotion in seniority has left me quite...ttered. But I''m two years younger than you. I haven''t calcted it, but Qin is quite a bit older than my sister..."


    Much older!


    Before he knew Qiao Ying was his sister, Lin Cheng felt that the two were indeed a good match, especially after witnessing the viciousness of these two people. Lin Cheng felt that no one in this world was more suitable for each other than them. He only hoped they would tie the knot and not wreak havoc on others.


    But now...


    Why did he suddenly want to provoke Qin Hanyue somehow?


    Qin Hanyue lowered his voice, "The rice is already cooked. Uncle, even if you are dissatisfied with me, I''m afraid it''s toote. But I will definitely do my best to satisfy everyone."


    Lin Cheng looked at Qiao Ying and said, "I dare not. Not to mention Qin is a dragon and phoenix among men, even if you really have any shorings, I, who failed my family, have no right to be dissatisfied. Besides, Qin has done very well."


    Qin Hanyue: "You tter me. You are her family."


    Lin Cheng: "On the contrary, I have to thank Qin for taking care of and loving my niece all this way."


    Qin Hanyue: "We are one family. No need to stand on ceremony."


    Lin Cheng: "With her experience and personality, Qin must have put in a lot to gain her trust and affection."


    Qin Hanyue: "It''s only right."


    Qiao Ying was being hugged by Lin Guli when she saw the two chatting harmoniously in front of the sofa suddenly shake hands, initiated by Qin Hanyue.


    This guy, he has reached an understanding with Lin Cheng already?


    Qiao Ying ate a little, feeling Lin Guli''s eager yet restrained gaze the whole time, making her somewhat ufortable.


    Fortunately, there was a considerate partner who understood her well.


    After lunch,


    the four of them sat on the sofa in the hall,


    listening to Lin Guli talk about his story with his wife.

 Chapter 447: Life met seven times; Flow shadow: Blood shadow, we fight; Qin Yan: Blood shadow

    <h4>Chapter 447</h4>


    Lin Guli and his wife had only seen each other seven times in their lives.


    The first time they met was in this ancient castle. She sneaked into his room and sat on his sofa, eating the fruit on his table. Lin Guli did not know she hade to take his life.


    Lin Guli recalled the scene at that time: "I had a cold then and was afraid of passing it on to Lin Cheng. I wore a mask those few days. She asked me my name to confirm my identity. I simply took off my mask and let her recognize me. I knew she was up to no good."


    "As a result, she stared at my face for a long time and blurted out ''it''s a bit tricky''. She babbled that she had lost her way and then left."


    It was raining outside at that time.


    She came again the next night.


    As soon as Lin Guli entered the room, he saw her sitting on the window sill.


    She said, "I''vee to return your umbre."


    That umbre was taken by her without asking.


    This was their second meeting. She asked him, "The King wants you to marry his cousin''s daughter. Why don''t you marry her? Do you dislike her, or is your heart already taken?"


    Lin Guli: "She is very nice, but this is not the kind of marriage I want. I don''t want my marriage to be mixed with interests."


    At that time, Lin Guli only felt she was intrusive. He did not ask her why she knew so much about him and the royal family, and why he blurted out the answer to her question.


    Knowing she was not simple and could even be dangerous, Lin Guli was not afraid of her harming him at that time.


    Probably because she did not look like a bad person at all.


    She mocked him for being naively adorable: "While being in the royal family, you still think of staying out of trouble. Let''s see how long you can hold on."


    Lin Guli: "If Ipromise a hundred times, I can still adhere at least once. There are some bottom lines that cannot be conceded."


    "Quite principled."


    On the third day, she continueding.


    As soon as he entered the room, she said, "Is thispromising?"


    He had just met with the King''s cousin''s daughter.


    Lin Guli: "I have my orders, but I still cannot obey."


    She looked happy: "Isn''t she pretty? Aren''t her breasts big enough? Isn''t her waist thin enough? Isn''t her butt perky enough? Isn''t her skin white enough? So picky, you want a fairy, don''t you?"


    Lin Guli was rendered speechless by her bold and straightforward words.


    On the fourth day, Lin Guli somehow looked forward to her arrival.


    But she did not show up until half a monthter at a grand masquerade ball. His femalepanion was supposed to be the King''s cousin''s daughter. He danced with the King''s cousin''s daughter as if toplete a task, but the eyes behind the mask, even with colored contact lenses, did not seem right however he looked.


    She stopped disguising herself and asked him, "Dating me can save your life, Prince Lin. Would you like to consider it?"


    Hearing her voice was a pleasant surprise to Lin Guli, so much so that he did not ask her at first what she had done with the King''s cousin''s daughter.


    Lin Guli did not directly respond to her jokingly-worded question. Instead, he asked, "What''s your name?"


    She mysteriously said, "Those who knew my real name are dead. Are you sure you want to know?"


    Lin Guli shook his head.


    She said, "Coward."


    That night, Lin Guli had the happiest dance in his life. Then he indulged himself, leaving the grand ball and everyone behind, and sneaking out with her.


    With no driver, no assistant, no bodyguard, knowing she was dangerous yet still following her alone.


    When he disappeared, everyone looked for him like crazy.


    Yet on the bustling streets, she was wearing exquisite andplicated traditional clothes while he was in a formal tailcoat. The two people who had met only four times seemed to have known each other for a long time.


    In fact, Lin Guli did not even know who she was.


    The two walked through C Country''s most prosperous avenues. Lin Guli took out all the cash he had on him, pawned his watch and coat, and set off fireworks for her.


    Half a monthter was their fifth meeting. During that half month, Lin Guli had bought C Country''s biggest fireworks, waiting to meet her again to set them off for her to see.


    Raising her eyebrows, she asked him, "Aren''t you afraid that I was sent by your opponent to get close to you?"


    Lin Guli: "Then I will date you. You said dating you can save my life."


    That time, she apanied him at the ancient castle for a few days, then disappeared again.


    A yearter, she showed up with a one-month-old daughter and irresponsibly said, "I won''t raise her, you raise her."


    She left the baby to him and left herself, leaving Lin Guli holding the child and standing dumbfounded.


    Lin Cheng: "Didn''t you stop her? She had a baby for you, she must have loved you a lot." He voiced Qin Hanyue and Qiao Ying''s curiosity.


    Lin Guli: "Of course I tried, so hard, during that year she disappeared, I was always waiting for her toe back. I had the wedding ring ready, carried it with me every day, waiting for her appearance. But she rejected me."


    Lin Guli thought her rejection was because of his identity. By then, Lin Guli had decided to give up being a prince and give up everything here to leave with her.


    No matter who she was or what her identity was.


    But she said, "I don''t like men without ability."


    Lin Guli felt abandoned, but he really could not understand why, just like what Lin Cheng had asked. If she did not love him, how could she have his baby? There must have been some other reason. Lin Guli had a bad hunch.


    He tried to look for her, aimlessly, asking everywhere for her whereabouts. He even went to his opponents and offered to trade anything for information about her, but she had no connection with anyone he knew or opposed.


    She appeared suddenly and disappeared suddenly.


    His bad hunch grew stronger and stronger. He neglected everything and looked everywhere for news of her until his daughter was kidnapped. He knew it was not her doing.


    After their daughter went missing, Lin Guli almost went crazy. He turned C Country upside down several times, even borrowed soldiers from the King.


    He had not expected she would show up again. Upon seeing her again, with their lost daughter on his mind, all Lin Guli had left was unease.


    As expected, her temper was hidden. It was worse than he had imagined. She punched him as soon as they met. She was very angry, "After getting our daughter back, I won''t let you see her again."


    She left immediately without listening to his exnation.


    She disappeared again after that.


    Meeting seven times in a lifetime, he did not even know her name, yet had loved her unhesitatingly for more than 20 years, yearning and searching for her for more than 20 years. Even if she did not agree, he had already recognized her as his wife in his heart.


    For this, he had abandoned everything and failed his nephew, bing a traitor in everyone''s eyes. Yet for the rest of his life he would continue to love her, continue to think of her and miss her.


    Lin Guli had always thought she was sent by his opponent to get close to him, but he was also willing to fall into her trap.


    It was not until now, knowing her identity as a bounty hunter,bined with her words at the ball, that he realized she hade to take his life at that time.


    In fact, Lin Guli did not know that their first meeting was not when he thought in this ancient castle.


    It was when he held baby Lin Cheng at a parent-child amusement park, and she was atop a distant rooftop, aiming a sniper rifle at them for an afternoon.


    She finally lowered her gun due to the young Lin Cheng in his arms and temporarily spared Lin Guli¡¯s life.


    That night, she sneaked into the ancient castle to take his life again, but in the end, she still did not do it.


    For some people, looking face to face for a lifetime, there still isn¡¯t love, yet for others, just meeting a few times, the memorysts forever.


    Every meeting, what the scenes were, what she said, in what tone, even what the weather was like every time they met, Lin Guli remembered it all very clearly.


    Lin Guli looked at the orchid on the table: "This orchid, your mother liked it, but I grew so many, for so long, and rarely saw them bloom a few times. I failed your mother." He looked at Qiao Ying, "I''m sorry for you."


    Thinking of all the hardships Qiao Ying had endured over the years, the injuries she had suffered, her death and rebirth, her vengeance against Dark Shadow, and the half a year she hadin in bed, Lin Guli''s heart ached uncontrobly.


    He hadn''t been able to protect either of the two most important women in his life.


    Facing Lin Guli''s guilty and self-reproachful gaze, Qiao Ying''s lips moved slightly, but she had no words, and her hand unconsciously stroked the dog''s head in herp.


    Qin Hanyue said, "Dark Shadow''s power is beyond what we can contend with. This is not your fault."


    Lin Guli forced a smile in response to Qin Hanyue''s constion.


    Outside the door, Moon Shadow and Flowing Shadow entered, followed by Qin Yan. The three had run into each other at the door.


    As soon as Flowing Shadow entered, he asked, "Where is everyone?"


    Qiao Ying said, "Dead."


    Flowing Shadow suddenly said, "Let''s go out and fight."


    Qin Hanyue looked at him.


    Lin Guli looked at him.


    Lin Cheng looked at him.


    Moon Shadow pulled Flowing Shadow, trying to dissuade him.


    Qiao Ying said: "???"


    Flowing Shadow said, "I''ve been practicing hard these past few years. Although I still can''tpare to you, I want to see the gap between us."


    Qin Yan scoffed: Such an arrogant tone.


    Qiao Ying sat with her legs crossed and arms folded. "So what if you see the gap? You still won''t be able to catch up."


    Flowing Shadow said, "You--"


    Qin Yan sneered: Is that all? I thought he''d be more impressive.


    Qiao Ying stood up, preparing to go back upstairs to her room. She looked at Lin Guli, who hadn''t said a word the whole time, and suddenly said, "Tell Qin Hanyue how to take care of this flower."


    Was this her way of epting him?


    Lin Guli looked at her excitedly: "Okay."


    Qin Hanyue smiled at Lin Guli and nodded, then followed Qiao Ying upstairs.


    Somewhat annoyed, Flowing Shadow called out to Qiao Ying: "Blood Shadow!"


    Qin Yan''s eyes widened in shock: What! Where?!

 Chapter 449: Miss Qiao, can I ask you for a marriage Qin Hanyue: You have trouble; Qiao Ying: polite

    <h4>Chapter 449</h4>


    The day before New Year''s Eve domestically, C Country held the coronation ceremony for the new king, a historic moment that the whole country celebrated.


    With the new king taking over the throne and the fall of the Howard n, the royal turmoil caused by the dispute over the heir to the throne also settled down, and this battle came to an end.


    Lin Cheng had just returned from the conference, exhausted. He bumped into Qiao Ying who took the initiative to approach him. Lin Cheng instantly did not feel tired anymore, unable to hide his smile and full of anticipation.


    In the past, Lin Cheng would have definitely put up high alert and thick walls. Things are different now. Knowing that Qiao Ying is his sister, Lin Cheng directly applied a thickyer of "filter" on her.


    No matter how he looked, she seemed intimate and cute.


    Qiao Ying: "Didn''t you say you wouldn''t be this king?"


    The one who took over as the new king of C Country today was none other than Lin Cheng, who had been under pressure from the whole country, shouting that he would rather leave C Country penniless than be this king.


    Lin Cheng: "My darling, are you concerned about me?"


    Qiao Ying: "Just to cash in on the promise."


    Lin Cheng: "No one forced me. I did it voluntarily."


    Qiao Ying: "Did you suddenly realize the good of power, or the good of Karina?"


    Lin Cheng: "My only condition to be this king is not to marry Karina. As for power, I guess so. Only with the highest authority can I protect those I want to protect. A mere duke is far from enough."


    Qiao Ying looked at him.


    Lin Cheng: "I know Mr. Qin is very capable, and I know you are even more capable,pletely unnecessary for me to help. But at least I can''t drag you down and lend you some face. I can''t be a lethal weapon, but I have to be a solid backing."


    He thought that with her temperament and ability, even without the shadow, she would not live a in life in this life. Her children will surely be like her in the future, mboyant and unbridled.


    Lin Cheng felt that he might not be needed, but he couldn¡¯t be useless when they need him.


    Qiao Ying: "No need."


    Lin Cheng: "If I were asked to be this king before, it would be a sacrifice to me, because I didn''t have any pursuits or wants back then. But now I don''t feel that way, I even have great motivation. I just want, I just want..."


    After thinking for a while, Lin Cheng said with a smile: "I just want Qin Hanyue to have an uncle who is a king. Just listening to it feels oppressive. This ispletely my own choice. This is not a sacrifice, so my darling, you don''t need to have any pressure."


    Qiao Ying turned and left: "You think too much."


    Lin Cheng caught up: "My darling, when will you call me brother? We were very close when we were young."


    Qiao Ying: "Close? I was only a few months old back then?"


    Lin Cheng: "It''s true. When you were a baby, the servants and housekeepers held you, you would cry. But as long as you saw me or heard my voice, you would stop crying immediately."


    Qiao Ying: "If you were my brother or sister, I could call you and dote on you now. But brother, you can think slowly."


    "With your royal family, except for Rafael and Ryan who have some brains, and Rafael is J of Spades in disguise, others..." Qiao Ying was toozy toin: "Just looking at them irritates me. Who knows if Qin Hanyue will get caught up in your disputes someday. What''s more, Qin Hanyue has more than just the identity of the head of the Qin family. If he bes this prince, it''s unsure who will benefit, not to mention there is Ka coveting his beauty, participating in the annual banquets every year. Humph."


    Lin Cheng: "..."


    Lin Cheng skipped the topic: "What is your favorite color?"


    Qiao Ying nced at him.


    Lin Cheng: "Brother will give you a castle."


    This year''s New Year''s Eve was unexpectedly special. Qiao Ying originally thought she wouldn''t celebrate this year, or would celebrate at the Qins''.


    Lin Guli bought a bunch of things with elements of the New Year in China. He started decorating the house yesterday, with festive rednterns, couplets, red envelopes, fu characters for good fortune, and decorative knots.


    He was busy with great joy.


    The butler and servants of the manor had never experienced such an atmosphere.


    Qiao Ying stayed in her room and took two decorative knots to tie on both ears of Sack.


    Qin Hanyue brought over some nk couplets and writing brushes and ink. He handed the writing brush to her and asked: "Want to give it a try?"


    Qiao Ying: "Where are those two?"


    She was asking about Liu Ying and Yue Ying.


    Qin Hanyue: "They left."


    Hearing that Liu Ying was gone, Qiao Ying felt the air got better.


    In the past two days, Liu Ying had been pestering her and insisted onpeting with her. Qiao Ying ignored him altogether.


    Liu Ying should be fortunate that Qiao Ying had been staying in the room intentionally avoiding Lin Guli, otherwise with his annoying persistence, Qiao Ying would have gone out and beat him up.


    Qin Hanyue suddenly recalled, "Can you write with writing brushes?"


    Qiao Ying twirled the new brush in her hand. Hearing Qin Hanyue''s doubt, she stopped twirling and said, "Not skilled, but I did practice before. It''s just that I didn''t get a grandmaster''s title to wear, otherwise with my brush writing skills, it would be worth a thousand gold per character."


    Qin Hanyue smiled. "A thousand gold per character?"


    Qiao Ying raised her eyebrows at him. "Looking for a character?"


    Qin Hanyue directly took out his wallet and pushed all the cash to Qiao Ying. "Yes, please."


    Lin Guli was pasting fu characters for good fortune on the furniture in the first floor hall. Qin Hanyue brought him the written couplets.


    Lin Guli took them and looked: "Such beautiful brush writing. I didn''t expect you to have such good writingparable to a grandmaster''s, Hanyue. Do you practice a lot usually?"


    Qin Hanyue: "Xiao Ying wrote them."


    Lin Guli: "My darling wrote them?"


    Holding the couplets, he asked Qin Hanyue in pleasant surprise. But when he saw Qin Hanyue''s face, Lin Guli was a little confused.


    What''s with this face? Something seemed odd. Lin Guli stared at Qin Hanyue''s unchanged face, but somehow something was not quite right.


    Feeling Lin Guli''s gaze, Qin Hanyue ufortably turned his face away. By turning, the oddness on his face instantly became conspicuous.


    Sessfully letting Lin Guli see what''s going on.


    Lin Guli: "Hanyue, what happened to your eyes and ears?" There are ck lines at the eye corners? There are also two small ck dots on the earlobes.


    Qin Hanyue: "Cough, this is..."


    Hearing this, Lin Cheng hurried over: "What''s the matter, let me see."


    Qin Hanyue took a step back.


    Lin Cheng moved forward to take a closer look.


    After seeing Qin Hanyue''s face clearly, Lin Cheng also took a step back, looking at him withplex emotions: "I didn''t expect you to have this hobby."


    Seeing Qin Hanyue''s unfriendly gaze, Lin Cheng held back hisugh and corrected himself: "Today is indeed a good day, but there is no need to dress up so grandly. If you really like it, I''ll find a professional makeup artist for you. I''ll also get you a pair of real earrings. Yours are a bit unpresentable."


    Qin Hanyue sank his breath and exined: "Xiao Ying was just ying a prank and drew them."


    Lin Cheng: "I thought so. Who else has such good skills? Look how smooth the eyeliner is drawn. Turns out it was painted by my darling."


    Lin Guliughed with satisfaction. Looking up, he saw Qiao Yinging downstairs with Sack.


    Lin Cheng was going to look at Qiao Ying at first, but got distracted by Sack with two decorative knots hanging on his ears, walking steadily with an arrogant look.


    He stared and stared, somewhat unsure if he dared recognize him.


    Unsure, he called out: "Sack?"


    Sack: "Woof!"


    It really was him!


    Lin Cheng ignored those two festive Chinese knots, staring at that handsome yet somewhat odd dog face for a moment, asked: ¡°Where are the eyebrows?¡±


    The fourth master had two tufts of brown fur above his eyes respectively, and his ear insides were also brown. Now he was all ck.


    The fourth master: ¡°Woof!¡±


    It was obvious that the brown fur was painted ck by Qiao Ying.


    Lin Cheng: ¡°Very handsome.¡±


    The fourth master was also very satisfied with himself: ¡°Woof!¡±


    Qin Hanyue said to Qiao Ying: ¡°I¡¯ll go wash my face and then we can put up the Spring Festival couplets together.¡± In fact both sentences were questions.


    Lin Cheng: ¡°No need, you look much more gentle and soothing this way, better looking than Sack. Besides, the little girl painted them herself.¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°What about the sense of propriety of a Duke?¡±


    Lin Cheng corrected him: ¡°It¡¯s King.¡±


    Lin Guli walked up, smiling as he asked Qiao Ying: ¡°Is there anything you want to eat, little girl? I¡¯ll have the kitchen make it.¡±


    Qiao Ying was silent for a moment, then opened her mouth: ¡°I want to eat fish.¡±


    Lin Guli: ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll go tell the kitchen to make a few more fish dishes right away, sweet and sour, braised, and steamed.¡± Having said that, he turned and left, forgetting to put down the Spring Festival couplets in his hand.


    Night fell, and the entire castle was decorated with lights.


    The majestic yet tranquil castle paired with therge swathes of red made for an extraordinarily unique and absurd scene of ritual destruction and celebration, utterly inappropriate.


    But the atmosphere was definitely there.


    At the dinner table, the four clinked their sses, the atmosphere harmonious.


    The uncle and nephew hadn¡¯t celebrated New Year¡¯s together for who knows how many years. Eating this reunion New Year¡¯s Eve dinner, they were filled withplex emotions.


    After dinner, the group braved the night and cold winds to arrive at the front gates: Qin Hanyue said there would be fireworks.


    While waiting, Qiao Ying asked Qin Hanyue who was wrapping a scarf around her: ¡°Prepared for me or prepared for New Year¡¯s?¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°For you.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Quite good at learning from others.¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°It¡¯s not learning from Uncle. Don¡¯t you remember, back on M Continent I said if there was a chance I¡¯d take you to see some fireworks.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Wasn¡¯t that just something you said casually?¡±


    Qin Hanyue did not deny it: ¡°Most likely at the time it was.¡±


    Qiao Ying lightly tugged up the corners of her mouth, as if smiling.


    The fourth master was exceptionally excited, running around between them.


    Apanied by a whistle-like sound, the fireworks streaked across the night sky. The giant blue fireworks exploded above the castle, illuminating the entire night, silhouetting her fairplexion.


    Qiao Ying wore the new clothes Qin Hanyue had specifically purchased for her, pockets holding three big red envelopes, wrist adorned with the fu (blessing) golden chain bracelet gifted by Lin Guli, face upturned watching the one burst after another of colorful, splendid fireworks.


    Amidst the explosive booms of the fireworks, she heard him ask: ¡°Miss Qiao, may I propose to you? Right now.¡±


    Qiao Ying did not turn her head, tone nonchnt: ¡°Are you going to get down on one knee and swear oaths and guarantees and all that?¡±


    Detecting Qiao Ying¡¯s disgust and rejection.


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°Of course we¡¯ll do as you like.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°What have you prepared?¡± She nced at him then looked back to the fireworks.


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°A ring.¡±


    Qin Hanyue took out the ring box from his pocket.


    Qiao Ying didn¡¯t even nce at it, simply stretching out her hand to him directly.


    Qin Hanyue took out her ring, grabbed her hand, and stopped at her slender fair fingertips. He asked: ¡°Sure about just letting me off this easily? Your whole family is here, don¡¯t you want to make things a little difficult for me?¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°Our business has nothing to do with anyone else.¡± Then looking at him: ¡°Do you have masochistic tendencies?¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°Masochistic? This is clearly pleasure.¡±


    He ceremoniously put the ring on for her, settling it properly on her finger. Then grabbing her hand, staring dumbly at the ring on her hand for a good while, unable to restrain the corners of his mouth curling up in happiness, genuinely overjoyed from the bottom of his heart.


    After looking his fill for the time being, he finally said a sentence: ¡°The size fits perfectly.¡±


    Qiao Ying raised her hand to look at the style of the ring, quite satisfied.


    He then took out his own ring from the box, solemnly handing it to Qiao Ying: ¡°If you would.¡±


    Qiao Ying epted it and directly put it on his hand with one hand, solemnly responding: ¡°You¡¯re wee.¡±


    She looked back to the night sky. Under the brilliant fireworks lights, the smile hidden on her face gradually emerged, letting Qin Hanyue hold her hand.


    - 1/26/2023, main storyplete.


    In in words: The main story is just about wrapped up here! Extras to followter, writing about Miss Qiao and Third Master¡¯s married life, also filling in some plot holes, and their little ones.

 Chapter 450: Qiao Ying: "Qin Han Yue sent, betrothal gift" (Foreign One)"

    <h4>Chapter 450</h4>


    "Wow, Sis Ying, the ever serious and mature Qin Hanyue actually has a gaming room in his house? This must be newly decorated right? He did this for you huh? These are all thetest models that just came out."


    "Wow, this equipment, wow, this big screen, Qin Hanyue really knows how to enjoy life. Come on Sis Ying, let''s y a couple of rounds."


    The robot butler came in carrying fruits with Qin Hanyue''s voice, diligently presenting offerings.


    As soon as he heard the voice, Huo Chengdong''s scalp tingled, and hearing "wife" directly made him cringe, feeling creeped out rather than sweet.


    Watching the robot butler address her deferentially as "wife" again and again, Huo Chengdong felt an itchiness all over his body and could barely sit still.


    Qiao Ying: "Hemorrhoids acting up?"


    Huo Chengdong: "No... Sis Ying, can you make this thing leave? Its voice... makes me feel like the real deal is watching me, I''ve lost my feel for the gamey and can''t move properly."


    Qiao Ying: "If you suck then you suck, why make so many excuses."


    Huo Chengdong: "You''re not one of us, you don''t understand the fear us Capital city folks have towards Qin Hanyue. Even though he''s be your partner now and has gained some semnce of normal humanity, changing from evil to good, in my eyes he''s still..."


    Qiao Ying: "Screw your changing from evil to good."


    Huo Chengdong: "Hehe - Sis Ying, does Qin Hanyue really call you that in private?"


    Huo Chengdong simply could not imagine someone as cold and ascetic as Qin Hanyue tenderly addressing a girl so much younger than him as "wife", he didn''t dare imagine it.


    Qiao Ying was toozy to answer this silly question of his.


    Huo Chengdong kept chattering away as he yed the game, asking intermittently: "Sis Ying, you''re living together now, when are you getting engaged and married? You''re not really going to marry Qin Hanyue are you? Getting married isn''t child''s y, and you''re still in school. You have to be prudent, extra prudent, especially since it''s Qin Hanyue. First off there''s the age issue which I''ve nagged you about already, also he has to manage such a hugepany, how will he have time to apany you? Have you thought it through clearly? If someday you regret it, given Qin Hanyue''s identity that everyone calls Third Master, and his all-epassing power, as long as he doesn''t agree, you won''t be able to leave the Qin family. So you must..."


    Huo Chengdong trailed off as something on Qiao Ying''s hand caught the light - "F*ck, a ring!?"


    Seeing it clearly, Huo Chengdong bellowed in disbelief.


    He forgot all about the game as he asked in increasing volume and pitch, the questions vibrating right into the ears: "You''re engaged? When? How did I not know about this? Why didn''t you invite me?"


    Qiao Ying: "No banquet, too troublesome."


    Huo Chengdong: "You didn''t invite me to your engagement banquet? I didn''t get any news at all, did my grandpa and them attend? Which day was it? Howe no one told me about it?"


    Huo Chengdong felt extremely wronged.


    Qiao Ying speechlessly said: "The entire proposal from start to finish took less than 3 minutes. If you had taken part in those brief 3 minutes, what role would you have yed, a ring bearer?"


    Huo Chengdong: "You haven''t held the wedding banquet yet? I knew it, no way Sis Ying would do something so big without calling me. So when''s the engagement banquet? You agreed to him just like that?"


    Qiao Ying: "No banquet, too annoying."


    Huo Chengdong: "Then when''s the wedding? Can I be a groomsman? Me and my brother together. I''ll have to go order tuxedos, ck looks good. Get one for my brother too."


    "Oh-" Huo Chengdong suddenly thought of something, his eyes lighting up. Throwing the game aside again, he asked Qiao Ying: "Does this mean I can block Qin Hanyue''s door? And hide his shoes, make him look for them? Set up a wine list and make him drink, can''t get in the door until he finishes them all. Let me think, what else can I do? I can make him sing, if he doesn''t sing nicely he can''t get in. Make him jump rope, if he can''t do 100 jumps he can''t get in. That''s good, the esteemed Third Master Qin, singing and jumping rope, must be quite a sight. Not only would he have to obediently do as I say, he''d have to give me a red envelope too." The more he thought about it the more thrilled he became.


    Qiao Ying looked at him like he was an idiot: "You want to be both a groomsman and block the door... you might as well be the bride and groom yourself."


    Huo Chengdong: "Oh right, I forgot the groomsmen are on Qin Hanyue''s side. Then I''ll be a mole, I won''t let them find the shoes. I''ll spike their wine with vodka, get them drunk off their ass."


    Qiao Ying: "You''ve already married me off with this wedding, Qin Hanyue is probably looking forward to these kinds of traditions and pranks."


    Huo Chengdong: "Hmm? What do you mean Sis Ying? You''re already regretting it? It''s not toote, take the ring off and let''s run right now."


    Qiao Ying speechlessly looked at the expectant Huo Chengdong.


    Qin Hanyue''s reputation really was that bad, or was it just Huo Chengdong who saw him in such a dark light. If you didn''t know better, you''d think she was engaged to a man-eating demon.


    Qiao Ying: "Too much trouble - more enemies ahead, watch the 260 direction, attack when they get close."


    "Oh Sis Ying, they built a new racetrack in the west side of the city. That venue is 3 times bigger than a normal racetrack, but it''s private and not fully constructed yet. I snuck in to take a look the other day, guess what I saw? The sports cars were parked in rows like cabbages, 6 whole rows of them. And I saw that white Lamborghini Concept S, there''s only 1 in the whole world, and someone already bought it before it even hit the market. Industry insiders estimated it would cost upwards of 380 million yuan, I was hoping to ask Grandpa to get me one."


    Thinking about that gorgeous racetrack and those cars, Huo Chengdong felt itchy with longing: "Sis Ying, do you have any way to get the owner to let us go y around on his racetrack?"


    Qiao Ying asked: "When do you want to go?"


    Her words and tone got Huo Chengdong excited: "Anytime, whenever you''re free." Sounded easy enough, surely she wasn''t thinking of asking Qin Hanyue for help right? That would definitely work.


    Qiao Ying, eyes fixed on the screen: "I''ll let the person in charge of the racetrack knowter, you can just go straight in when you arrive."


    "???" Huo Chengdong tentatively asked: "You... know the person in charge there?"


    Qiao Ying: "Think bigger, that racetrack is mine."


    Huo Chengdong goggled: "Yours!?"


    Qiao Ying: "Qin Hanyue''s gift - betrothal gift. There''s two more, one in Magic Capital, one in Fog Capital."


    Three racetracks, plus all the mines he owned in M Continent, a God''s Armory, an Arkenlin. 8% of the Qin Group''s shares. Qin Hanyue used a full one third of everything he owned as betrothal gift for Qiao Ying.


    Ever since the Wuma Family fell, Arkenlin had expanded under Qin Hanyue''s sole leadership, bing his military production base.


    And now it all belonged to Qiao Ying.


    Huo Chengdong gasped. Swallowing once, he was rendered speechless regarding Qin Hanyue''s generous character.


    Huo Chengdong scooted closer to Qiao Ying, face eager and trying to get more: "Sis Ying, can I drive those cars?"


    Qiao Ying nced at him. Those shining innocent eyes and eager expression, she really couldn''t bear to refuse: "Go ahead."


    The two were absorbed in their game when Qin Hanyue returned.


    Lost in the game and letting loose, Huo Chengdong identally nced up and nearly bumped into Qin Hanyue''s legs.


    His arrogant and devilishughter stopped abruptly. Looking up to meet Qin Hanyue''s still gracious gaze, Huo Chengdong nearly leapt away on the spot.


    The game wasn''t even finished yet but Huo Chengdong immediately dropped the controller and left.


    Qin Hanyue: "Young Master Huo isn''t staying for dinner?"


    Huo Chengdong: "No need, I don''t eat that stuff."


    He hurriedly put on his shoes and swiftly made his escape.


    Qiao Ying: "That guy, we''re on the finalp."


    Qin Hanyue walked over, took off his shoes, and sat down behind Qiao Ying, pulling her into hisp: "Why sit on the floor?"


    He picked up the game controller Huo Chengdong had tossed aside: "I''ll y with you."


    Qiao Ying: "Back so early?"


    Qin Hanyue: "Missed you - this is my first time ying this game, can you teach me?" Qin Hanyue started studying it.


    Qiao Ying: "You lie down, watch me operate it."


    Qin Hanyue: "Okay."


    Qin Hanyuey down and was guided to fly, while learning how to operate it.


    Qin Hanyue became interested: "Shall I y with you for a while?"


    Qiao Ying: "Sure."


    Qin Hanyue: "Let''spete?"


    Qiao Ying: "Compete in what?"


    Qin Hanyue: "In number of kills."


    Qiao Ying: "And then?"


    Qin Hanyue held her in his arms: "If you get more kills, you can ask for anything you want. If I get more kills..." He lowered his head and whispered in her ear, his words making one''s face flush red: "For each additional kill I get, we''ll do it once."


    As soon as the words came out, a certain man who had just started to experience intimacy, and was beginning to crave it, immediately became dry-mouthed with anticipation.


    Qiao Ying nced up, her tone calm and steady: "Alright, if I win, for each additional kill I get, you sleep on the couch for a day."


    Qin Hanyue''s expression froze: "That won''t do."


    Qiao Ying: "Getting cold feet already?"


    Qin Hanyue: "Let''s change it."


    Qiao Ying didn''t care: "Jumping off now~ Get ready to make the couch your home this month."

 Chapter 451: Waistcoat: The Father of the Robot

    <h4>Chapter 451</h4>


    Qin Group,


    Qiao Ying, who had no appointment, was politely stopped by the receptionist downstairs. Qiao Ying was wondering whether she should just leave or send a message to Qin Hanyue. Just as she was hesitating, someone came.


    Qin Yan: "Miss Qiao, why are you here?"


    Qiao Ying looked back at Qin Yan, who was walking over quickly: "Assistant Qin, where are youing back from?"


    Qin Yan patted the briefcase in his hand: "I went back to the Qins'' to get some stuff. You''re looking for Young Master Three? Why don''t you just go upstairs?"


    The receptionist couldn''t help but look at Qiao Ying - she actually dared to directly call Mr. Qin by his name - what background does she have? Is she not aware of her position?


    Qin Yan: "As long as you say the word, the Qins might as well take your surname. What do you think?"


    Upon hearing Qin Yan''s words, the receptionist looked at Qiao Ying again and started to feel nervous and apprehensive, repeatedly recalling and confirming that she hadn''t been impolite to Qiao Ying earlier.


    "Assistant Qin, who is this youngdy?"


    Qin Yan: "This is our Mr. Qin''s wife. Recognize people clearly next time. When thedyes, send her upstairs properly."


    The receptionist hastily nodded: "Yes." Then very cleverly greeted Qiao Ying: "Nice to meet you, Ma''am."


    Qin Yan: "Miss Qiao, this way please."


    Seeing the two head towards the elevators, the receptionist was astonished inwardly: Mr. Qin... got married? Mr. Qin''s wife... so young? She''s probably still in school, right?


    In the elevator,


    Qin Yanughed first to get Qiao Ying''s attention. After sessfully attracting her notice, Qin Yan held up a finger and whispered: "Miss Qiao, I''ve had a question for a long time now."


    Qiao Ying nced at him.


    Qin Yan: "I''ve been tossing and turning over this for several days. I really can''t figure it out. I hope you can give me an answer. Can you tell me why that guy called Liu Ying calls you Xue Ying? And how did you be Mr. Lin''s daughter?"


    Qiao Ying: "That''s two questions."


    Qin Yan: "Do I have to choose one? I''m more curious about the first one."


    Qiao Ying looked at him again, hesitating over whether to speak.


    Faced with Qiao Ying''s eyes, Qin Yan chickened out a bit: "Or rather, just pretend I didn''t ask."


    Qiao Ying was puzzled: "Did I do something?"


    Qin Yan smiled embarrassedly: "No, it''s just based on my understanding of Miss Qiao, if I want to find out a bit from you, I''ll inevitably have to pay some price. But I really have nothing on me that would interest you, so it''s highly likely that I''ll be in danger. In short, there''s no such thing as a free lunch in this world, especially with you, Miss Qiao. That''s how it is."


    Qiao Ying was rendered speechless by Qin Yan''s rambling despite not having said or done anything herself. She muttered: "Looks like I have a bad reputation too."


    Qin Yan: "What did you say?"


    Qiao Ying: "I was praising you. It''s rare andmendable to have such presence of mind to rein in your curiosity. After all, curiosity killed the cat."


    Qin Yan: "Heh heh, I think so too."


    But he was still curious. Young Master Three must know, but should he ask...? Let''s not. Compared to Miss Qiao, Young Master Three''s heart and liver were less robust.


    Qin Yan led Qiao Ying out of the elevator and ran into several colleagues.


    Whether due to her age, attire or otherwise, Qiao Ying did not look like a client orpany employee. Qin Yan''s gossip-prone colleagues immediately became intrigued.


    With inquisitive gleams in their eyes, they asked: "Assistant Qin, it''s working hours... Who''s she?"


    Qin Yan red at them resentfully - he felt a strong urge to take revenge on them using Qiao Ying.


    But on second thought, he decided against it. Though these guys did have loose lips usually, they didn''t deserve to die.


    More importantly, if they identally offended Miss Qiao, he would be doomed along with them.


    Qin Yan: "She is Mr. Qin''s wife."


    They were taken aback: "Which Mr. Qin?"


    The two Vice Chairmen were in their 50s with grown children much older than this youngdy - definitely not them. Could it be Director Qin Yuqiong?


    At least the age and looks matched.


    Qin Yan glowered at them: "Your superior. Who else?"


    "Thud¡ª" Someone failed to hold onto their documents firmly and dropped them.


    They were dumbfounded, having forgotten to greet Qiao Ying. They simply stood there staring nkly as she walked away.


    "Mr. Qin?"


    "Mr. Qin got married? When?"


    "Mr. Qin... likes... innocent looking girls?"


    "So that little cousin Mr. Qin was sending off to take exams earlier was real?"


    "I thought she looked familiar just now. Didn''t someone send me a photo before of Mr. Qin kissing a girl in front of a teaching building? She looks just like..."


    "Oh no, I hope we didn''t say anything wrong just now."


    Qin Yan: "Young Master Three is in a meeting. I''ll take Miss Qiao to Young Master Three''s office first. I''ll be sending him documentster, so I''ll let him know then."


    Qiao Ying: "Mm."


    Qin Yan: "Speaking of meetings, Miss Qiao, you''re so capable - do you know anything about robots too?"


    Qiao Ying: "I know enough. What is it?"


    Qin Yan stopped in his tracks: "Where''s the conference room?"


    In the conference room, the executives had gathered and were sitting upright, focused and solemn. So when Qin Yan opened the back door and entered, all eyes naturally fell on him.


    Qin Hanyue nced up briefly, just about to look away again when he saw Qiao Ying following behind Qin Yan. The moment he set eyes on her, the cold, stern look on Qin Hanyue''s face softened.


    He was pleasantly surprised. "You came?"


    As he made to get up,


    Qiao Ying gestured for him to stop: "Sit. Continue with your work."


    She went over to sit in an empty seat by the wall herself and told him: "I was passing by and dropped in to take a look. Carry on."


    My, who was this girl speaking so casually to Mr. Qin? If they didn''t know better, it seemed as if she were the Chairman instead of the two Vice Chairmen or Mr. Qin''s older brother.


    And the discussion was confidential - not something they could simply let anyone listen in on!


    The executives stared at Qiao Ying, sizing her up.


    What astonished them even more was Qin Hanyue''s reaction.


    Qin Hanyue: "Alright."


    They had never seen their Mr. Qin so obedient to anyone before. What''s more, he actually allowed it?


    Qin Hanyue raised his hand and rapped the table lightly. "Let''s continue."


    Now that Mr. Qin had spoken, no one dared to object that confidential information couldn''t be divulged.


    The meeting was already two-thirds through. Qin Hanyue sat at the head of the table, rxing back against his chair as he flipped through some documents. Keeping tabs on two things at once, he carried on conducting the meeting while stealing nces at Qiao Ying now and then, their eyes meeting frequently - she had been watching him intently all along.


    It seemed the hardworking andmanding Qin Hanyue appealed to Qiao Ying. That allure was probably genuine.


    After eyeing him for a while, Qiao Ying took out her phone and started ying on it.


    As the meeting drew to an end, Qiao Ying, who had kept her head lowered using her phone, put it away and looked over at him: "I heard Assistant Qin say you n to expand into tech - doing robotics?"


    Qin Hanyue knew Qiao Ying hadn''t simply sat in to listen. So he asked: "Any suggestions?"


    Qiao Ying generously offered: "Ask me if you don''t understand something."


    The moment Qiao Ying spoke, she seeded in bing the center of attention again. Everyone regarded her differently.


    This... Did she know what they were talking about, what she herself was saying?


    The backbone members who encountered this kind of situation for the first time didn''t even know whether they should be shocked or scoffing.


    Qin Hanyueughed: "Then I won''t stand on ceremony."


    With Qin Hanyue''s words, everyone suddenly became respectfully silent again, and they looked at Qiao Ying once more, their gaze had already changed.


    Could this be an adviser or expert in this field that Mr. Qin had invited? But this... really didn''t seem like it.


    Especially at this age... Unless she was exceptionally gifted.


    Qiao Ying: "Would it be easier to open up the market if you had an industry leader toe over to be your spokesperson?"


    Qin Hanyue: "Are you referring to?"


    Qiao Ying: "The father of robotics."

 Chapter 452: Waistcoat: The Father of the Robot 02

    <h4>Chapter 452</h4>


    Qin Yan eximed, "The father of robotics?"


    This title sessfully stirred up the entire conference room.


    Since they could sit here and participate in this meeting, they naturally had some knowledge about this field and information rted to robotics.


    And when ites to robotics, one must mention the father of robotics.


    He was once a mythical figure who shocked and amazed the entire techmunity, as evident from this title.


    Unfortunately, this amazingly brilliant genius seemed to have no interest in the secr world - money, fame, he had no desire for any of that.


    After leaving behind an unsurpassed piece at the science and technology exhibition hall in a certain country, there had been no more news of him since.


    Like a sh in the pan, but the lingering fragrance remained.


    He was the hottest figure in the entire techmunity, and also the most low-key one could say, and of course the most mysterious one - his age, gender, nationality were all unknown.


    Some said he had been employed by the country, though which country was not known. Some said he was in seclusion for research and development. Still others guessed that his talent had brought him a violent death, and he had already been secretly killed by those who coveted and were wary of him.


    There were all kinds of spections.


    Qin Hanyue''s eyes flickered slightly as he looked at her.


    Qin Yan held her breath, "Miss Qiao, don''t tell me you know him?"


    Qiao Ying''s gaze swept over the pairs of anticipating eyes, recalling how the government departments of various countries had chased after and invited her back then.


    Her identity being exposed would cause no small amount of trouble.


    Qiao Ying said, "Quite familiar."


    Qin Yan said, "Are you sure?


    "Quite familiar" was rather ambiguous. Thest time she said this, one referred to the person himself while the other referred to his partner.


    Qin Yan had experience now. The "quite familiar" in her words at least meant a life-and-death friendship, otherwise she wouldn''t have brought it up at all.


    Qin Hanyue did not ask much, just smiled faintly with his head lowered.


    Hearing that Qiao Ying actually knew the legendary father of robotics who had long disappeared, everyone was astonished.


    If it had been someone else, they would have dismissed it outright as daydreaming nonsense and wasting their time. Some might even have cursed the person in their hearts.


    But this young girl in student attire before them... As long as she was unrted to Chairman Qin, they wouldn''t believe her words.


    Before Qin Yan could ask further,


    Qiao Ying said to Qin Hanyue: "I have a few of her practice works in my warehouse, defective products, or rather failed works. Want them?"


    The others¡¯ eyes immediately shone with avarice.


    Even utterly failed failures from the father of robotics would still contain technology far ahead of what was currently grasped in the entire techmunity.


    Practice works could well be the maiden works of the father of robotics, which would make them even more valuable.


    In an instant, people''s doubts about Qiao Ying tilted to the other side of the scale again - after all, these were works of the father of robotics.


    She even said she had a few, defective products though they may be.


    These were no cabbage by the cartload on the streets.


    What if she was tricked?


    Qin Yan said: See, I said it had to be at least a life-and-death bond. Her practice works, those would have to be maiden works, right? For them to be in her warehouse, what kind of rtionship would that imply?


    Wait a minute - in the warehouse?


    Qin Yan¡¯s expression faltered a little.


    The works of the father of robotics, in the warehouse?


    It was one thing to not put them in the collection room, but to actually...!!!


    Simply preposterous, thoughing from Miss Qiao, it was not so hard to ept after all.


    Qin Hanyue said, "Of course. Let''s talk in my office."


    He picked up the documents and walked towards Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying slowly got up and strode straight out the back door.


    "Who is this girl? To actually know the father of robotics and have his works, is what she said real or fake?"


    "What''s her rtionship with Chairman Qin? Chairman Qin''s attitude towards her seems... unusual, doesn''t it?"


    "During the meeting just now, Chairman Qin kept ncing at her, and those looks were different."


    "That can''t be, they lookpletely ipatible."


    The group followed behind with documents in hand, very curious about Qiao Ying''s identity and rtionship with Qin Hanyue.


    Just as they were specting, they saw ahead of them the usually aloof and uninterested Chairman Qin affectionately putting his arm around the young girl''s waist as they walked towards his office.


    This sight shocked everyone''s jaws to the floor.


    Driven by curiosity, Qin Yan followed behind the two and said, "Miss Qiao, pardon my boldness, but may I ask how familiar you are with that tech master? Sworn siblings or bosom friends? Rest assured, I promise not to tell anyone else."


    Qiao Ying said: "Is it not possible that we aren''t friends?"


    Qin Yan thought of the modified Qiao Yi, and a very reasonable possibility came to mind: "Could it be... teacher and disciple?"


    To be the disciple of the father of robotics, no small reputation there!


    Qiao Ying: "Himself."


    Qin Yan gasped sharply, almost passing out from shock.


    Qin Hanyue, on the other hand, showed no reaction at all, having apparently guessed it already.


    He led her towards his office in high spirits and said, "Let me also boldly ask, did youe to inspect the work as a shareholder, or to visit me as family?"


    Before Qiao Ying could respond, a mature and professional-looking woman in office attire approached them, "Chairman Qin..."


    The next second, her gaze was drawn to Qiao Ying under Qin Hanyue''s arm.


    The girl had both hands in her pockets, reaching only the man''s shoulders. Her temperament waszy and aloof, dressed in student outfit that contrasted with Qin Hanyue''s mature steadiness, making her look more like his sister or niece rather than the kind of rtionship their intimacy implied.


    The female supervisor was taken aback for a moment, but quickly regained herself, "Chairman Qin... these two documents need your signature."


    Qin Hanyue took them over, "I''ll have Qin Yan give them to youter."


    The female supervisor acknowledged and left, stealing another nce at Qiao Ying as she walked away.


    Qiao Ying remarked, "Capable female subordinate."


    Qin Hanyue smiled and responded, "Thepany only looks at work capabilities, nothing else, but if you were to pay special attention to this point, I would be particrly honored and delighted - this way please."


    Qin Hanyue brought her into his office.


    Qiao Ying casually looked around and went to stand by the floor-to-ceiling window.


    Qin Hanyue poured her a ss of water, "No sses this afternoon?"


    Qiao Ying: "There were, I didn''t go. Had lunch then went to the racetrack to y with Huo Chengdong and Yi."


    Qin Hanyue: "You took your brother racing?"


    Qiao Ying: "It was that idiot Huo Chengdong who wanted to take Yi racing behind my back, I caught them there so just went along."


    Qin Hanyue: "Went to the racetrack, huh~ Whether going back to school or home from the racetrack, neither route passes my ce. Miss Qiao just happened to stroll all the way here?" He looked at her with a smile.


    Qiao Ying ignored him with a sideways nce and turned away from the window. She walked to his desk.


    She was about to pick up an interesting ornament on his desk when the man came up behind her and suddenly lifted her onto the desk, bracing his hands on both sides to trap her within his territory. He curiously said, "Don''t move, let me see."


    He looked up towards her head.


    Qiao Ying tilted up her little face, confused, "See what?"


    Qin Hanyue: "See what''s different about your headpared to ours, what''s all stuffed inside to make it so amazing - the father of robotics."


    He looked at her, "Last time we talked about ''her'', why didn''t you tell me then that you were her?"


    Qiao Ying: "What''s there to say."


    Qin Hanyue: "Later when you told me about yourself, you didn''t mention it either."


    Qiao Ying: "What father of robotics, I just made some obedient toys to help watch my house and clean. "


    Qin Hanyue: "So far I haven''t heard more humble words than these. I wonder what the researchers in the techmunity would think if they heard this."


    Qiao Ying: "Speaking of watching the house and cleaning, I''m not used to having too many live-in servants. upational habit. Can I rece them with my robots?"


    Qin Hanyue: "That''s great, actually I don''t like having too many unrted people in our home either. You can take charge of matters at home, next time you don''t need to ask me."


    Qiao Ying: "That''s fine then."


    Qin Hanyue lightly knocked his forehead against hers, and said: "Should I be paying you a sry, Ms. Qiao?"


    Qiao Ying smirked, leaning back against the table with one hand for support, while the other grabbed Qin Hanyue''s tie: "Then I''d have to ask, is this srying out of Mr. Qin''s personal ount, or thepany''s?"


    Qin Hanyue lowered himself slightly, closing the distance between them: "Which ount doesn''t matter, since thepany is yours, and I am too. The real question is how much, especially with your title of ''the father of robots'', the price won''t be low."


    Qiao Ying: "So which ount does matter."


    Qin Hanyue: "What difference would it make?"


    Qiao Ying: "Going through your personal ount, that''s easy to negotiate. But thepany ount...that measly amount, I won''t even look at."


    Qin Hanyueughed: "Then let''s negotiate what you will look at."


    Qiao Ying: "Mr. Qin is wealthy and generous, I''ll have to think carefully, can''t let you off too easy."


    Qin Hanyue lowered his head slightly, and kissed her soft lips: "Go ahead and think carefully, no need to go easy on me."

 Chapter 453: Travel (Part III)

    <h4>Chapter 453</h4>


    Airport


    Taking advantage of the holiday, Qiao Ying intended to fulfill her earlier promise to Qiao Yi-to take him out travelling.


    She had originally intended for it to be just the two of them, but Qin Hanyue was very eager toe along, so the original pair became four people going together. Since work kept Qin Hanyue very busy, wherever he went out of course Qin Yan had to apany him, so he naturally became the extra person.


    While waiting for the flight, Qin Hanyue had his arm around Qiao Ying''s shoulder and was murmuring with her very closely. The more introverted Qiao Yi and the less outgoing Qin Yan awkwardly kept silent.


    "Time to go through security," said Qin Hanyue, taking Qiao Ying by the hand to get up.


    "Wait, there''s still one more person," Qiao Ying said.


    "Who else?" Qin Hanyue wondered curiously, when Huo Chengdong arrived before his voice did. "Sis Ying! I''m here, I''m here!" shouted Huo Chengdong.


    Dragging a suitcase behind him, Huo Chengdong waved with one hand while running over. With his long limbs and stylishly shy outfit that he had clearly put a lot of thought into, he really was quite eye-catching.


    Qin Hanyue had to ask Qiao Ying, "Him?"


    Qiao Ying nced back at him. She said, "I called him to keep Yipany." But her eyes said, Still because of you.


    With Qin Hanyue along, Qiao Yi felt this trip would probably be even less rxing for him than staying home and studying.


    Knowing that his presence made Qiao Yi ill at ease, Qin Hanyue could only mutely close his mouth. In his heart he felt wronged and helpless. He had already shown Qiao Yi an amiability and smiles, as well as concern, that he had never shown the younger generation of his own family.


    But he also knew he couldn''t me Qiao Yi, because probably no matter where he showed up, aside from with Qiao Ying and his own parents, his presence would make the other person constrained, let alone Qiao Yi.


    With Huo Chengdong there to look after Qiao Yi, his sister wouldn''t need to pay special attention to him, so Qin Hanyue could just focus on Qiao Ying.


    Thinking this way, this Huo Chengdong really was useful after all.


    Qin Hanyue said, "Wise thinking."


    Sure enough, as soon as Qiao Yi caught sight of Huo Chengdong, his whole demeanor changed. He had never felt so nostalgic for and happy to see Huo Chengdong''s enthusiasm and cheerfulness before; he even stepped forward a couple more steps.


    Huo Chengdong rushed over like a gust of wind, tugging on the strap of the backpack over his shoulder. "Sis Ying, I''m here! I didn''tete, did I?"


    Qiao Ying said, "So much luggage."


    Huo Chengdong said, "Not that much."


    As he answered, his gaze moved to nce at Qin Hanyue. He seemed to be thinking whether or not he should greet him. Exchanging a mutual look with Qin Hanyue, in the end Huo Chengdong wasn''t able to call out that form of address. He just awkwardly exined, "Sis Ying called me toe. She said it was a group trip."


    He hadn''t wrecked their world for two.


    Before Qin Hanyue could say anything, Huo Chengdong immediately gestured toward Qiao Yi next. "I''ll team up with little bro."


    Then he went over to Qiao Yi. Throwing an arm over Qiao Yi''s shoulder, he walked with him toward the security checkpoint, chatting all the while. "With just that little luggage? Didn''t you say we''re going for quite a few days? Do you have enough clothes? I brought a lot, all new stuff. If you don''t have enough you can wear mine. Trust my taste - one look at what I''m wearing now will tell you. Way better taste than Qin Hanyue''s work outfit over there."


    If they had been even just a tiny bit farther away from Qiao Yi''s ear, he probably wouldn''t have heard thatst sentence clearly at all.


    Qiao Yi said, "My sister said not to bring too many clothes. We can shop as we tour."


    Huo Chengdong said, "Howe I didn''t think of that?"


    Qin Hanyue had booked them all first ss seats. As soon as the ne took off, Huo Chengdong was already full of anticipation. "Sis Ying, where''s our first stop gonna be?"


    Qiao Ying said, "M Continent."


    Huo Chengdong doubted his ears had misheard. "Huh? Where?" His overreaction gave Qiao Yi a fright.


    Qiao Ying repeated herself.


    Hearing it was indeed M Continent, Huo Chengdong was a bit stunned. On reflex he shot an uneasy look at the dangerous man Qin Hanyue, then leaned forward to quietly ask Qiao Ying in a cautious tone, "You sure this is for touring?"


    His eyes darted toward Qin Hanyue.


    Not to gomit crimes? Or get victimized?


    Qin Yan thought to himself: Just hearing the name scares him silly already? If he knew Third Master is the overlord of M Continent - no, now Miss Qiao has taken over and be boss, if he knew Miss Qiao was the big boss of M Continent''s underworld, and once took on all the top bosses of the mercenary groups there by herself, he''d probably be scared to death.


    What''s more, Mr. Huo, you''ve got it backwards. The truly dangerous one is the person you''re asking, not Third Master. His family''s Third Master is at most just someone who sweeps up and disposes of corpses. Compared to Miss Qiao, Third Master has a good ways to go in being ruthless.


    Qiao Yi puzzledly cut in to ask, "What kind of ce is M Continent? Is it really dangerous?" M Continent? He''d never heard of this ce before!


    Qiao Ying said, "No big deal, just going to pick someone up."


    Huo Chengdong asked, "Who?"


    Qiao Ying said, "Sack."


    Huo Chengdong reacted even more strongly, bbergasted. "Sack is at M Continent? Wh-why''s he there? Isn''t that super dangerous!"


    Qiao Yi also looked to Qiao Ying. "Sack, he..."


    Qiao Ying resignedly exined, "He lives there."


    Huo Chengdong raised his voice even louder. "He lives there!?"


    Qiao Ying closed her eyes briefly, her ears hurt. "Quiet."


    Huo Chengdong promptly shut his mouth. Shooting another look at Qin Hanyue, Huo Chengdong directly shrunk his head back down.


    Qiao Yi asked, "What kind of ce is M Continent? Is it really that dangerous?"


    Huo Chengdong said, "How''s it just dangerous? Let me tell you..."


    M Continent-


    Bai Xiao had arrived nice and early to wait for Qiao Ying at God''s Army headquarters.


    When Qiao Ying got there, not seeing Sack around, she asked, "Where''s the person?"


    Bai Xiao said, "Don''t know when he slipped away. I guess he found out Boss Qiao wasing, so he hid."


    Qiao Ying said, "This brat, his skills haven''t improved but his attitude and arrogance get bigger and bigger. Making me go find him personally!"


    Qiao Yi said, "Sis, I''lle with you."


    Without even turning her head, Qiao Ying said, "No need, you go rest."


    Qiao Yi said, "Sis..."


    Qin Hanyue reassured him, "Don''t worry, she''ll find him ande right back. Nothing will happen to her."


    Qiao Yi said, "But, this ce is so dangerous."


    On the drive over here earlier, the people on the sides of the roads were all holding weapons in their hands, just like in TV shows. And their styles of dress, plus the variety of skin colors - their gazes were like knives, even more dangerous than the weapons on their bodies.


    Qiao Yi nowpletely believed that the bullets Sack had been casually tossing around in his hands, and the knife he kept tucked away on himself, were all real.


    Yet Huo Chengdong, who had freaked Qiao Yi out with scare stories the whole trip over, now acted like he didn''t have a care in the world. Phone in hand as he snapped pictures left and right, mouth bbering nonstop, he looked for all the world like some country bumpkin who''d never seen the world.


    Slinking to hide behind Bademan''s back, he used English to ask Bademan, "Hey man, that thing on your waist, is it...the real deal?"


    Bademan directly took the Uzi off his waist and generously handed it to Huo Chengdong, indicating for him to take a look and feel.


    Huo Chengdong instantly put his phone away, excitedly taking the gun into both hands. "It''s a real gun but it''s so heavy!" Huo Chengdong hurriedly called Qiao Yi over. "Yi,e feel how heavy this is!"


    Seeing how thrilled they were to examine the gun, Qin Hanyue asked the two, "Want me to take you around to see the sights?"


    Qiao Yi''s eyes faintly lit up. "We can?"


    Huo Chengdong asked, "This is...Sis Ying''s turf?"


    He saw Bai Xiao here, and Bai Xiao plus Bademan were both calling Qiao Ying "Boss."


    Qin Yan exined, "It used to be Third Master''s. Now it belongs to Miss Qiao."


    Huo Chengdong looked utterly worshipful and longing. "So awesome! What kind of ce is this? Are all those people outside yours? What business do you operate here? But what business could you even do in a ce like this? Those guys we saw on the way here, are they mercenaries? Do you guys fight wars here on the regr..."


    The two peppered them with a bunch of questions, extremely curious about this ce.


    They didn''t expect that just the first stop of the trip, onlying to pick someone up, they would end up in such an awesome hardcore ce!


    After the two ne rides, the two still seemed highly spirited, not a hint of tiredness at all. They eagerly followed along as Qin Hanyue gave them a tour of God''s Army headquarters.


    Huo Chengdong walked with phone held up, snapping pics the whole way. "Yo, what''s that ce up ahead? It''s so big, a warehouse?"


    No, what kind of warehouse would be so luxurious? But if it wasn''t made to look so splendid, it also seemed not to match the rest of the ce.


    Huo Chengdong was pointing to a heavily guarded building up ahead.


    "What''s inside there..." Qin Yan looked to Qin Hanyue.


    Huo Chengdong asked, "What''s inside? We can''t go take a look?"


    Qin Hanyue answered: ¡°Inside is the thing Qiao Ying likes the most.¡±


    Huo Chengdong¡¯s eyes suddenly widened: ¡°The thing sister Qiao Ying likes the most?¡±


    It must be a sports car!


    He immediately thought of the garage that appeared in Qiao Ying''s videos.


    Seeing how curious the two were about the inside, Qin Hanyue led them forward: ¡°Let¡¯s go take a look.¡±


    Huo Chengdong was already rubbing his hands in anticipation.


    But when they went inside and took a look, they were stunned.


    There were no sports cars. At first nce, the ce was filled with rows of ckbat helicopters and armored vehicles with special markings, as well as neatly arranged machine guns, extremely pleasing to the eye. There were countless guns and ammunition.


    What shocked Huo Chengdong was that there were even tanks and cannons.


    Neither of them had seen such a spectacr scene before. Huo Young Master was still fine, but the impact on Qiao Yi was overwhelming.


    The two stood dumbfounded at the door, having forgotten to go inside, nor daring to.


    It was Qin Hanyue who called them inside...


    Bai Xiao was still worried that Qiao Ying would not be able to find Sack, and even if she did, Sack would probably still be unwilling to open his heart. But Qiao Ying had returned shortly after leaving, bringing Sack back with her. It seemed like nothing had happened. The next day, Sack packed up and left with the group to travel.


    Bademan: ¡°What¡¯s Sack¡¯s situation?¡±


    Bai Xiao: ¡°It must be because of the boss.¡±


    On the ne,


    Huo Chengdong was too excitedst night and didn¡¯t fall asleep untilte. Now he wasn¡¯t sleepy at all: ¡°Sister Qiao Ying, I like this ce. Let¡¯s stay at our first stop, I haven¡¯t finished looking around yet.¡±


    Qiao Ying nced at him and asked Qin Hanyue: ¡°What did you show them?¡±


    The quick-tongued Huo Chengdong interrupted: ¡°Young Master Qin took us to see cannons, tanks, armored vehicles. That machine gun must weigh over 400 pounds. My brother and I tried to lift it together but could barely manage. That sniper rifle was so damn cool. I wonder if I could try shooting it? Sister Qiao Ying, do you know how to shoot guns? You must know how. Young Master Qin, I mean, Master Qin the Third, said those were your favorite things. You¡¯ve kept it so hidden, sister Qiao Ying! Last night I dreamed of nothing but cannons...¡±


    Seeing Huo Chengdong rattling on, Qiao Ying felt somewhat embarrassed and turned to stare at Qin Hanyue instead.


    Qin Hanyue, who was being stared at, said mildly: ¡°Just taking a look does no harm.¡±


    Qiao Ying: ¡°It does no harm, just a bit noisy.¡±


    Qin Hanyue politely interrupted Huo Chengdong: ¡°Young Master Huo, I think your brother was calling you.¡±


    Huo Chengdong immediately turned his head: ¡°Huh? Why was my brother calling me?¡± But Qiao Yi and Sack were sitting together and not even looking in their direction at all.


    Huo Chengdong went over, about to ask Qiao Yi, when he caught sight of a top-tier beauty on Sack¡¯s phone screen.


    Huo Chengdong cried out in astonishment: ¡°Holy crap! Who¡¯s this?¡±


    Sack quickly turned off his phone, but Huo Chengdong still managed to get a decent look in that split second. With just one nce, Huo Chengdong''s eyes went straight. He¡¯d even thought of where to take her out already. In over twenty years, it was the first time he¡¯d felt such heart-fluttering attraction.


    Qin Hanyue nced at Huo Chengdong, then said to Qiao Ying: ¡°With him around, this trip won¡¯t be boring.¡±


    Huo Chengdong plopped down next to Sack, his thoughts of tanks and cannons now reced: ¡°Sack, who was that girl on your phone? She¡¯s not a celebrity right? Your friend? Not your girlfriend, right? What¡¯s her name? How old is she? Where¡¯s she from? She looks Asian. Do you have her contact info?¡±


    Qiao Yi, who was fiddling with his camera, looked over: ¡°What girl?¡±


    Huo Chengdong brushed him off: ¡°You¡¯re too young, you wouldn¡¯t understand. Just look at your photos, keep ying.¡±


    Sack ignored him, but his gaze turned to Qiao Ying.


    Her words from yesterday echoed in his mind: ¡°I once told Bai Xiao that I am your unnamed leader. I got blown up by my own bomb, then my soul was reborn.¡±


    Sack pulled his thoughts back and turned to Qiao Yi: ¡°What are you taking pictures of?¡±


    Qiao Yi eagerly showed him the camera: ¡°A real tank, not a model.¡±


    Huo Chengdong pestered Sack the whole way, but didn¡¯t manage to pry anything about the girl from Sack¡¯s mouth.


    He pestered all the way to the hotel. Sack couldn¡¯t take it anymore and shut him up with one line: ¡°She¡¯s taken.¡±


    Huo Chengdong was instantly heartbroken. Still unwilling to give up, he shamelessly asked: ¡°When is she breaking up with her boyfriend? I don¡¯t mind if she¡¯s separated.¡±


    The group of six embarked on a global journey.


    They went to Antarctica to see the end of the world, the cialke in d to see the Northern Lights, to feel the deste dreariness after rain in Edinburgh and the beauty of the White Cliffs in Ennd, the grandeur of the Cologne Cathedral in Germany, the tranquility of Norwegian viges, the romance of France, the coziness of Switzend...


    Standing on the deck of abyrinthine cruise ship, blowing in the sea breeze...


    Huo Chengdong ran to a building with distinct local characteristics: ¡°Brother, help me take a picture here, make me look handsome.¡±


    Qiao Yi clicked the shutter: ¡°Done.¡±


    After Qiao Yi finished taking pictures for Huo Chengdong, Sack naturally reached out to take the camera from him: ¡°Come over, I¡¯ll take one of you.¡±


    Qiao Yi handed him the camera: ¡°Okay.¡±


    The two walked unhurriedly behind the others. Qiao Ying suddenly said to Qin Hanyue: ¡°Why do you keep looking into my pocket?¡±


    Qin Hanyue: ¡°I want...to hold your hand.¡±


    Qiao Ying gave him a deadpan look and took out her hand for him, mocking: ¡°Keep up the pretense, why don¡¯t you. Now...¡±


    Qin Hanyue smiled and grasped her hand, putting it into his overcoat pocket, feigning ignorance: ¡°Whatever do you mean?¡±


    Qiao Ying was toozy to retort.


    Qin Hanyue smiled radiantly: ¡°Miss Qiao seems quite opinionated about me, and I have yet to find a way to correct it.¡±


    When Qiao Yi got his camera back from Sack, he saw that the two of them were already holding hands as they walked ahead. He turned the lens on the couple...


    Huo Chengdong followed his lens and saw a blonde, blue-eyed little beauty flirtatiously putting her arm around Qiao Yi¡¯s neck saying: ¡°Like her? Bro can get you her contact info. How about it?¡±


    Qiao Yi was baffled: ¡°What?¡±


    Huo Chengdong: ¡°No need to be shy, never dated before right? First time, how about some foreign meat?¡±


    Before Huo Chengdong could finish, Sack yanked him back by the cor.


    For Qiao Yi, who had grown up in a small town and only ever gone to the capital, this trip was beyond anything he had ever dared to imagine before. He took earnest notes, wanting to remember everything.


    As for Huo Chengdong, who had been all over the world with his mother since childhood, he couldn¡¯t stop thinking about the M Continent after over a month of traveling.


    No one was having more fun on a paid vacation than Qin Yan.


    Qiao Ying had traveled most of these ces alone in her early years, although not leisurely touring them like this time. She had walked too many roads and seen too much, so the scenic spots along the way did not impact her too greatly.


    But with Qin Hanyue by her side now, things were still a bit different after all. She quite enjoyed his solicitude this whole trip.


    The vacation was drawing to an end, with Italy as the next stop.


    Qiao Ying had been to Italy multiple times before, even carrying out missions here. But she looked forward to this visit for a particr reason.


    For her birthday, Qin Hanyue had gifted her a vineyard in Italy which she had yet to see. Checking it out was the main purpose ofing to Italy on this trip.

 Chapter 454: Travel - The City of Freedom (Foreign Book III)

    <h4>Chapter 454</h4>


    Italy¡ª


    The wineries that Ye Si sent to Qiao Ying were all freshly picked and purchased, while the one Qin Hanyue sent, apart from the vineyard that was contracted ready-made, the winery and other things inside were newly built.


    If it weren''t for wanting Qiao Ying to be able to drink wine sooner, Qin Hanyue estimated that even this vineyard would be bought as new saplings and nted anew.


    Huo Chengdong: "Ping''an Winery? F*ck ¡ªwhat a tacky name. To see such a tall and cool winery written with the Chinese characters Ping''an Winery in Italy, it''s like calling a top-level beauty Huang Cuihua. What kind of cultural level is this, how did theye up with this? Is it foreign enough, tacky enough?"


    Qin Hanyue looked at him: "My cultural level is actually pretty good."


    Huo Chengdong froze his face: "Ha? This is your winery?"


    He secretly swallowed his saliva and hid behind Qiao Yi.


    Qiao Ying twitched her lips, like she wanted tough but notugh: "It''s a bit tacky indeed." She walked inside and mocked: "Didn''t expect there''s somewhere even you, Qin Hanyue, fall short."


    Being told he was not good enough, Qin Hanyue had to exin: "That''s not it. I was going for auspiciousness since it''s a gift for you."


    Of course Qiao Ying understood his intentions, she did that on purpose. So she pretended not to hear his exnation and said in that surprised mocking tone again: "Didn''t expect there''s somewhere even you, Qin Hanyue, fall short."


    Qin Hanyue: "......"


    The winery was very big. The whole winery was filled with the sweet aroma of grapes and wine. Qiao Ying felt the air here smelled extremely good.


    At night,


    Lying in bed, Qiao Ying put her phone aside after checking her messages and turning it off. She looked towards Qin Hanyue, who had just finished showering with still wet hair, holding a stack of photos of the two of them looking through them.


    Qiao Yi had left quite a few shots of them together in the frame.


    The photos in Qin Hanyue¡¯s hands were freshly developed.


    He had been safeguarding these photos that were washed out all the way.


    Sitting sideways, his side profile seemed even more prominent under themplight, but looking at the photos and smiling now, his temperamentcked some coldness. In fact, Qiao Ying had never felt he was cold.


    And in reality, he had never treated her coldly either.


    Sensing her gaze, Qin Hanyue turned to look at her, but her fair little feet suddenly pressed against his face.


    The warm soles stuck tightly to his cold cheek. Qin Hanyue¡¯s healthyplexion seemed to produce a strong sense of color difference under her overly fair jade feet. Her unconscious move was strangely ambiguous and tempting, making Qin Hanyue unintentionally aroused.


    Qin Hanyue smiled and grabbed her little feet in his big hand. He lowered his head to kiss them, then looked at her while casually putting the photos down. He leaned over, wanting to kiss her.


    Qiao Ying seemed to disdain his mouth that had just kissed her feet. She directly turned her head away, exposing her fair neck to him instead. Realizing it, Qiao Ying was about to turn back, but his hot breath had already approached. His warm lips kissed her soft neck a little forcefully and he even nibbled.


    A strange numbness like electric current passed quickly through her whole body. Qiao Ying red at him resentfully.


    Qin Hanyue, who had stolen the advantage, smiled like a fox. It was because her neck was a little sensitive and he usually wasn¡¯t allowed to touch it. Only in bed would Qin Hanyue get the chance. And once he touched it, her reaction and the feeling it brought him was maddening.


    The fearless Qin Hanyue followed up by kissing her lips again, then kissed her as his body pressed over her. One arm caged her under him as his hand stroked her head, slowly deepening the kiss.


    But Qiao Ying turned her face again and mercilessly spat out two words: "No sex."


    Qin Hanyue lifted his face. His tone was ambiguous and his gaze made one blush directly: "Wasn''t that an invitation just now?"


    Qiao Ying: "Inviting your *ss."


    Qin Hanyue looked at her slightly blurred eyes and asked gently: "Are you drunk?"


    Qiao Ying didn¡¯t respond to him.


    Qin Hanyue: "Should I get you a ss of water?"


    Qiao Ying: "Not thirsty."


    Qin Hanyue: "You''re not drunk? To be honest, I really want to see what you look like when you''re drunk, would you be different from when you''re sober?"


    Qiao Ying: "I also really want to know. Why don''t you go get me a few more bottles of high proof to find out?"


    Qin Hanyue: "I think I¡¯ll hold onto that curiosity. You have too much capacity for liquor that I¡¯d have to get you drunk to the point of hurting yourself."


    Qiao Ying: "Have you been drunk before then? What was it like? Was your consciousness clear?"


    Qin Hanyue blurted out reflexively: "I haven''t been drunk either."


    Qiao Ying: "So that time in C Country when you said you were drunk and kept hugging and touching me, that was fake?"


    Qin Hanyue: It really was hard to prevent.


    Qin Hanyue smiled very awkwardly and shamefully. He shamelessly stuck his face to Qiao Ying''s: "If you feel taken advantage of, you can pay me back, double or multiple times over. I won''t resist."


    Qiao Ying: "I don''t like intimacy between adults."


    Qin Hanyueughed even harder: "Why do you always say such teasing things?" He couldn''t help kissing her once more. Then he stoppedughing and asked seriously: ¡°Do you want to change the winery¡¯s name?¡±


    Qiao Ying: "Do you have to press on me so hard when you talk?" His firm chest poked her a little.


    Qin Hanyue hugged her and rolled over to switch their positions.


    Feeling a little tired, Qiao Ying simply sprawled on top of him and closed her eyes to pretend to sleep: "It''s already used, why bother changing it."


    Qin Hanyue stroked her head again and again: "I think it''s good too. That brat Huo Chengdong simply doesn''t understand."


    Seeing that Qiao Ying seemed to want to sleep, Qin Hanyue turned sideways to gently put her back on the bed. He moved closer, rubbed noses with her: "Really not doing it?"


    Qiao Ying opened her eyes: "Piss off."


    Qin Hanyue sighed lightly again, but still let her go: "You drank so much, you must be thirsty at night. I¡¯ll pour you a ss of water to put here.¡±


    He got up to pour water for her and came back.


    Lying on the bed, Qiao Ying listened to the sound of his footsteps returning after pouring the water. She opened her eyes a sliver to watch him ce the water on the bedside table, then go tidy up the photos at the foot of the bed, and prepare the clothes she was going to wear tomorrow,ing back to neatly put her randomly discarded shoes in ce for her to wear when getting up tomorrow...


    Qiao Ying had friends with very deep rtionships, but she was used to being alone, especially when it came to daily life.


    Due to professional reasons, she would never rely on others toplete something she could do herself, especially regarding minor things. She did them herself even better attuned to details.


    But she was getting more and more used to having Qin Hanyue around in her daily life now.


    Even for pouring a ss of water or fetching something, she would ask him. Even for sterilizing her acupuncture needles sometimes she would ask his help. And Qin Hanyue always did it very well.


    Such a habit was not allowed for assassins. The former her definitely wouldn¡¯t have allowed herself to develop such habits either, even if the person was Feng Ying. But now... it was probably also because she had let her guard down.


    After Qin Hanyue finished tidying up, he turned off the lights and crept into bed gingerly, hugging her into his arms: "Good night."


    Thest stop of the trip¡ªCountry M.


    The group headed straight for Qiao Ying¡¯s private residence¡ªFreedom City.


    Huo Chengdong: "F*ck, this house, it''s too f*cking cool!"


    Qiao Yi: "I know this house. It''s called Freedom City if I''m not wrong. I''ve seen it online before."


    Qin Yan: "I heard the house was designed by the owner herself." He looked towards Qiao Ying.


    Huo Chengdong let out an existential yell: "Sis Ying, you really didn''t time travel back right? With your age... your experience, ability and wealth... they really don''t match up!"


    Qiao Ying: "You need to recognize and ept discrepancies between people."


    Huo Chengdong: "......"


    From Qiao Ying opening the door with iris recognition, to entering and seeing the tall, cool robot butler and series of operationsparable to sci-fi TV shows plus the sea view outside, Huo Chengdong was rendered speechless.


    Qiao Ying benevolently sent Huo Chengdong to the car garage he had been dreaming of, mainly because he was too noisy.


    Then she brought Qin Hanyue to her room.


    There was a photo of herself in her room that Ye Si had taken and put in a picture frame for her after developing it.


    As soon as Qin Hanyue saw that photo, he guessed that it was taken by Ye Si. Holding the photo and looking at the silhouette in the photo, he asked Qiao Ying in an expecting tone that implied he was discussing: "When do we take wedding photos?"


    Qiao Ying: "Taking wedding photos, and then what? Getting our marriage certificate? Getting married? Having kids?"


    Qin Hanyue nodded: "Mm."


    Qiao Ying: "Isn''t that too greedy?"


    Qin Hanyue: "It''s a process. You can skip the beginning and end parts if you don''t like them - the wedding ceremony. I really look forward to it, but I alsopletely respect you. However, the certificate..." He wanted to say must have or definitely need, but these phrases were too forceful, so he just said: "I will try my very best to get it."


    Qiao Ying was very satisfied with his attitude: "I''ll consider it."


    Qin Hanyue: "Consider what? The wedding photos or getting our certificate or the wedding ceremony?"


    Qiao Ying deliberately didn''t answer him: "I have a weapons storeroom in my basement. Shall I take you to see it?" As she recalled something, Qiao Ying added: "Let me record your iris first so you can easily open the door."


    Considering Qin Hanyue''s identity, fingerprints and iris scans were private and important things, so Qiao Ying asked: "Is it alright with you?"


    Qin Hanyue: "It''s fine. Besides, which ce could be safer than here?"


    As she recorded his iris, Qin Hanyue remarked: "From now on, will I be able toe and go here with a perfectly legitimate reason?"


    Qiao Ying shook her head and regretfully told him: "Ye Si and Cheng Jinyan can also enter through this door."


    Qin Hanyue: He already knew that.


    Seeing that he looked a little dejected, Qiao Ying didn''t say anything. But two minutester, she told him: "You can use the term ''perfectly legitimate reason'' now. You''re the only one now."


    In her lust, she ruthlessly deleted the other two.


    Qin Hanyue smiled.

 Chapter 455: Qin Lian (the fourth)

    <h4>Chapter 455</h4>


    "Third Master, the Mistress is not at home. The Mistress took Young Master out two days ago, and they still haven''t returned today."


    When Qin Hanyue received the news, he was on the ne heading back to the capital city. After seeing the message, without even leaving the airport after the nended, he immediately got on another ne to go look for them.


    M Continent,


    Headquarters of God''s Armed Forces.


    In the first floor lobby, the Little One sat nicely on the sofa. The TV was on but he wasn''t watching it. He lowered his head and busily fiddled with the thing in his hands. Looking closely, it turned out to be a new model handgun - of course with no bullets inside.


    The Little One was carefully studying the object in his hands. Soon, a tall, dignified, and imposing man hurried in.


    The Little One lifted his fair little face to look. His features were exactly like Qin Hanyue''s, and he looked exactly like little Qin Hanyue. Those ck eyes werepletely identical.


    The Little One recognized the man. He climbed down from the sofa with his little short legs and walked over to the man, "Dad."


    The Little One was still two months shy of turning two. His words were unclear and his voice was soft and tender. His steps were also not very steady.


    Qin Hanyue looked over, "Hmm, where''s Mom?"


    The Little One turned his head and pointed upstairs with his little hand. Before he could walk over, his ruthless dad swept past him and headed for the stairs.


    Back when Qiao Ying first got pregnant, Qin Hanyue was both startled and overjoyed, full of anticipation as he waited the nine months. But in the end, instead of the darling daughter he had been wishing for day and night, it was a boy.


    Qin Hanyue went upstairs, only to find the Little One still standing in ce, craning his little neck to stare at him longingly with his big, clean, and clear eyes. The little guy just stood there like that, looking at him.


    Seeing that he had turned back, the Little One then walked over to him.


    Qin Hanyue had no choice but to go back down and pick up the Little One, "Why did An''ane here with Mom without telling Dad first?"


    The Little One''s nickname was An''an and his full name was Qin Li''an, given by Qin Hanyue. Qiao Ying quite approved.


    The Little One moved his little mouth slightly, "Mom said."


    Qin Hanyue, "Mom didn''t tell Dad."


    The Little One was silent.


    Qin Hanyue, "Next time if Mom takes An''an out on a long trip again, remember to tell Dad, okay?"


    The Little One looked at him without making a sound.


    Qin Hanyue looked at him and couldn''t help thinking: Was he hesitating or considering it? He''s so young but already has this level of thinking ability?


    After thinking for a while, the Little One gave him the same response, "Mom said."


    Qin Hanyue was moved by his filial piety, "Not caring if Dad feels abandoned, only afraid of upsetting Mom, right?"


    The Little One tried to exin orfort him, but in the end felt helpless due to his underdevelopednguage abilities.


    Qin Hanyue didn''t want to make things difficult for a toddler over one year old either. Carrying his son, he went to the room to look for Qiao Ying.


    Qiao Ying had just practiced with Sack and the others, worked up a sweat, and was washing her hair in the bathroom.


    As soon as he opened the door, he saw the father and son standing at the bathroom entrance. One big, one small, sharing one face. Even their expressions were simr.


    The genes were perfectly expressed. This made Qiao Ying, who had always held Qin Hanyue''s face in special regard, very satisfied.


    In his tender voice, the Little One called out, "Mom."


    Qiao Ying, "Be good."


    Qiao Ying was drying her dripping wet long hair. She walked past the two of them and casually asked, "Weren''t youing back tomorrow?"


    Qin Hanyue had been away on a business trip for half a month.


    Qin Hanyue, "Ipressed my work schedule and came back two days early. But when I was still on the ne, I was informed that my wife and child had gone missing. I didn''t even have a chance to go home."


    Qiao Ying looked at him amusedly, "What did your son say to you as soon as you met?"


    Qin Hanyue, "He didn''t say much. He''s still so little but already knows to cherish you. Of course I''m happy in my heart."


    Qiao Ying, "Happy? Doesn''t seem like it."


    Qin Hanyue, "I''m a little hurt."


    Qin Hanyue stopped drying her hair and asked her, "Should I wash up and blow dry your hair for youter?"


    Qiao Ying, "Go wash up yourself. I''ll do it myselfter."


    Qin Hanyue, "I meant for you."


    But Qiao Ying pulled her to the bathroom, "Your hair is already washed. Let''s just bathe together. It''s a good chance since we''re both here anyway."


    Qiao Ying stopped walking and raised her brows at him, "Do you still have the energy?"


    Qin Hanyue, "Of course I do, but it''s true that I haven''t slept in three days. I do need to rest. So don''t worry, we won''t do anything else. Really just washing up together."


    After not seeing each other for half a month, although they video called every day, Qin Hanyue still missed her terribly.


    Qiao Ying was pulled into the bathroom by him...


    Downstairs,


    Bardman lifted the Little One onto his neck and brought him out for a stroll.


    He came back drenched in sweat and dirty all over.


    Qiao Ying was holding the Little One to give him a wash.


    Midway, Qin Hanyue came over.


    Qiao Ying, "You''re awake already?"


    "Slept for a bit, feel much better. I''ll sleep again at night." Qin Hanyue walked over, lowered his head to give Qiao Ying a peck on her head, and rolled up his sleeves. "Let me wash him - if I''m not around next time and there are no servants, just call someone over casually to wash him."


    Qiao Ying, "Don''t tell me you''re jealous of your own son?"


    Qin Hanyue, "It''s not that bad, just don''t want you to get tired."


    The Little One felt that he was totally jealous. So after washing up and getting dressed, the Little One proactively stretched out his little arms wanting his mom to carry him, but was ruthlessly blocked by his dad, "Let Dad carry you. Mom is a girl and doesn''t have as much strength. She can''t carry you."


    The Little One looked at Dad, then looked at Mom. Wanting to get closer to Mom after seeing Dad kiss Mom earlier, the Little One mustered his courage, "Mom, kiss."


    "Dad kiss." Qin Hanyue jumped in before Qiao Ying. He kissed his son''s little face perfunctorily and emotionlessly, telling him, "Mom is a girl. No intimate contact between men and women. She can only kiss Dad because Dad is legitimate."


    The Little One, "...Mom."


    Qiao Ying walked away with her hands in her pockets, not participating between the two.


    Qin Hanyue, who had just returned from his business trip, brought gifts for the two.


    The Little One held the mini keyboard he didn''t know how to y with, and looked back and forth between it and the fancy and cool keyboard Mom got.


    When he noticed Qin Hanyue looking over, the well-mannered Little One said politely, "Thank you Dad."


    Qin Hanyue, "You''re wee."


    Qiao Ying, "His is quite cute."


    Qin Hanyue, "It was a free gift. I rushed back so next time I''ll get him something else. If you like it, I can ask for it back from him."


    Qiao Ying, "You dad..."


    Qin Hanyue, "It was unexpected this time."


    As soon as the Little One heard that Mom liked it, he took the initiative to hand it over with both hands, "For Mom."


    Qiao Ying, "You y with it."


    But Qin Hanyue said, "Dad also prepared a gift for Mom. Does An''an want to see it together?"


    The obedient Little One nodded, "Okay."


    Qin Hanyue picked him up and held Qiao Ying''s hand, "Let''s go."


    In M Continent, a ce suffused with a brutal aura, it was rare to see fireworks, although they were not prohibited.


    But in the past two years, it was not difficult to see them, all masterpieces courtesy of God''s Army.


    Every time the people of M Continent saw them, they wondered and were puzzled by what God''s Army was up to.


    Tonight, another spectacr fireworks show arrived.


    On M Continent, every fireworks disy was more spectacr than the one on New Year''s Eve in C Country. These fireworks didn''t have any particr meaning, nor were they set off on any special day. Qiao Ying simply enjoyed watching them, so whenever she came, Qin Hanyue would set them off for her. Since she didn''te often, he''d set them off once whenever she dide.


    Later, people from M Continent heard gossip that these fireworks were being set off by the Leader of God''s Arms for the Leader of ck Water to see... Recalling how the God''s Army headquarters had once exploded and shocked the entire M Continent, now the Leader of God''s Arms was setting off fireworks to court the new Leader of ck Water--such a chaotic turn of rtionships! Rumor even had it that they already had a son together.


    Note: That''s all for this extra! The little one Qin Li''an''s namees from the slum boy Adrian~


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