Chapter 1048: Mind Your Own Business

After a long moment—Qin Yiyan seemed too lazy to say more, gave a cold snort, and turned to leave.

Usually, at times like this, Liu Xin'ai would choose to say nothing more.

But today, her tone turned somewhat sarcastic as she continued:

"Instead of staring at me, you'd be better off dealing with the affairs of that little model of yours."

Qin Yiyan's footsteps came to an abrupt halt, and he turned around with a stiff expression.

"You know?"

He wasn't particularly surprised, but he hadn't expected her to bring this matter up herself.

The next second—Liu Xin'ai let out a scoff, the mockery on her usually cold face growing heavier.

"Young Master Qin is so high-profile, I think it would be hard not to know. I advise you to think as soon as possible about how to deal with your family and mine; I have no need to explain or cover for you."

She rarely spoke to others in such a snide way, but lately, she had become increasingly sharp.

All of this was thanks to Qin Yiyan.

She could have ignored it, but upon seeing that photo, her first reaction was what would happen if her father found out.

His health was deteriorating day by day; if he were to see such a photo and suffer a shock...

She didn't want to care about who Qin Yiyan was messing around with outside, but he shouldn't have let himself be discovered, leaving behind such photos that were being spread everywhere!

Liu Xin'ai looked coldly at the person before her, her eyes filled with undisguised accusation.

Since their marriage was already like this, was it really so hard for him to maintain even the most basic facade!

However, even if her father really saw that photo, he wouldn't agree to their divorce.

She... had long since recognized the reality.

For some time now, Qin Yiyan's control over the Liu Family had grown heavier, even though in name, everything was being managed by Qing Ze.

But the actual person in power was Qin Yiyan.

The people in the company were also quick to trim their sails; the Liu Family of today was no longer what it once was...

Liu Xin'ai fell back into her own emotions, not noticing at all that Qin Yiyan had approached her at some point.

Not until her chin was gently lifted by someone.

Liu Xin'ai was startled, her eyes widening instantly, and she subconsciously wanted to shake him off.

But the fingertips pinching her chin suddenly tightened!

Liu Xin'ai felt a sting, her delicate brows furrowing sharply as she met Qin Yiyan's unpredictable eyes.

At this moment, they were filled with emotions she couldn't understand.

Following that—"You seem to care a lot about this; are you... jealous?"

Qin Yiyan's tone was full of flippancy; knowing full well that it was impossible for Liu Xin'ai to be jealous of him, he still asked with a deliberately drawn-out voice, as if trying to provoke her.

"You..."

As expected, anger instantly gathered in Liu Xin'ai's eyes.

But Qin Yiyan didn't give her a chance to speak, interrupting directly: "Believe it or not, although that little model is indeed good-looking and has a decent figure..."

As he spoke, his gaze deliberately swept over Liu Xin'ai from head to toe.

Then, the corners of his lips curled into a malicious arc before he continued: "But compared to you, she's far behind..."

"Don't compare me to that kind of woman! Disgusting!"

There was a buzzing in Liu Xin'ai's ears, and she slapped Qin Yiyan's hand away in a huff!

"Slap!"

The back of Qin Yiyan's hand turned red instantly!

He wasn't angry, though; he just lowered his eyes to glance at it, then continued to press toward Liu Xin'ai with an inscrutable smile.

"Of course you can't be compared to that kind of person."

He spoke in a low voice, forcing her all the way to the edge of the bed.

With nowhere left to retreat, Liu Xin'ai sat down on the bed in a disheveled state.

He... he wouldn't be thinking of...

Her breathing became involuntarily shaky.

But the person in front of her suddenly backed away.

"Hmph..."

Qin Yiyan let out a disdainful snort and turned around.

"Since you know how to be afraid, you'd better learn to behave and know what can be said and what cannot."

Leaving that final sentence behind, he walked away without looking back, slamming the door with a thunderous sound.

Liu Xin'ai finally let out a sigh of relief, gasping for air repeatedly as chaotic and complex memories surfaced in her mind.

She inevitably recalled the first few unpleasant hours that had occurred between them by force.

Since then, he would return to stay for a day every so often.

The two would inevitably end up in a cold war or an argument.

In the end, it would always end with her being thrown onto the bed by him, unable to resist.

Every time was like a battle.

Not only was she left in a disheveled state, but she was also the same.

Marital rape.

She never imagined that such a thing would happen to her once, twice, three times...

She wanted to die.

But her father was still ill, and the Liu Family was his only concern.

Qing Ze did not grow up either.

Therefore, she did not even have the freedom to choose death.

Later, she became numb.

When Qin Yiyan wanted to do something, she chose not to respond.

In this way, it should be able to end sooner.

After all, no one would want to feel lust toward a piece of wood, right?

As long as she took contraceptive pills in time afterward, it would be fine.

She did not want to conceive a child of the Qin Family!

Sure enough, after two times, Qin Yiyan felt bored and stopped touching her.

Until just now...

Liu Xin'ai patted her chest with lingering fear, silently praying that he would not stay tonight.

Outside the door—Qin Yiyan stood by the door and had not left either.

Changing from his smiling appearance just a moment ago, almost the instant he stepped out the door, his expression turned completely gloomy.

Liu Xin'ai...

How much longer did she intend to keep showing him such a cold face?

A lifetime?

He had thought she would have some kind of special reaction after knowing about that gossip.

It seemed he had thought too much.

Her questioning was just because she was dying to catch his weak spot, let him be questioned by everyone, and preferably cause some serious consequences so that the two of them could successfully divorce...

Heh...

As Qin Yiyan thought this, he suddenly felt his phone vibrate.

He picked it up casually, glanced at it, and walked away quickly.

Not until he found a quiet place did he answer the call.

As soon as it connected, he heard the assistant on the other end say: "President Qin, everything has been handled. The intercepted portion of the surveillance has been obtained, and all the evidence of that model being kept by a benefactor is also ready. Should we release it now?"

"Hmm..."

Qin Yiyan was about to agree subconsciously, but just after giving a response, he suddenly paused for a moment, thinking of the attitude Liu Xin'ai had shown and the words she had said when she brought up this matter, and a dark glint flashed fiercely across his eyes.

Qin Yiyan pursed his lips, suddenly let out a cold snort, and replied in a deep voice:

"No need to rush today, we'll talk about it tomorrow morning."

"Yes."

The assistant was somewhat puzzled upon hearing this, but still agreed immediately.

Qin Yiyan did not say anything more and hung up the phone directly.

Putting away his phone, he took one last look back in the direction of the bedroom, a smile of watching a good show appearing at the corners of his lips.

If... she discovered she had misunderstood him, what kind of expression would she show?