Chapter 1049: Would You Believe Me If I Explained?

Evening—Liu Xin'ai finished her dinner in the bedroom as usual, but still having no appetite, she only ate a few bites before having someone take it away.

She had not left her room all day, and after a simple wash, she intended to rest.

She had already grown accustomed to this kind of life.

Aside from the Hospital, only this corner of the bedroom could give her a modicum of a sense of security.

But, only when Qin Yiyan was not around.

Fortunately, he spent most of his time traveling for business and did not live here.

After finishing her wash, Liu Xin'ai walked toward the bed, and thinking about her meeting with Jiang Baobao and Cai Xiaotang tomorrow, she finally felt a bit of spirit.

Better get some rest early... otherwise, if they notice her poor state tomorrow, it will only make them worry again.

As Liu Xin'ai was thinking this and about to get into bed, the bedroom door was suddenly pushed open!

Her movements stiffened abruptly, and her motion of getting into bed froze in mid-air.

The only person who would walk in directly without knocking like this was Qin Yiyan.

Had he been staying at home all day today?

Liu Xin'ai felt a chill all over her body, as if she had fallen into an ice cellar in an instant, and she didn't want to turn back, deceiving herself.

Immediately after, she heard—"Sleeping so early today?"

Qin Yiyan's voice echoed in the bedroom, his tone as natural as if the day's events had never happened; as he spoke, he had already turned and entered the bathroom, and not long after, the sound of a splashing shower could be heard.

Liu Xin'ai stood where she was, pausing for only a few seconds before suddenly acting as if she had gone mad, rolling up her quilt and pillow and throwing them directly onto the sofa to the side, her complexion also turning somewhat pale in an instant.

She knew that doing this was futile.

No matter what Qin Yiyan wanted to do, she could not avoid it, nor could she escape.

But... but how could he, after that kind of news broke this morning, still want to be with her tonight...

Was he here to deliberately humiliate her!

Thinking of the words Qin Yiyan used this morning to compare her with that kind of woman, Liu Xin'ai couldn't help but feel a fire rising in the depths of her eyes.

However, throughout this day, neither her father nor Qing Ze's side...

Had called to ask about the news.

Presumably... Qin Yiyan had already spent money to smooth it over?

Liu Xin'ai's mind was in a mess; just thinking about what would happen when Qin Yiyan finished his shower and came out made her stomach cramp, and she even felt a bit like dry-heaving.

Just at this moment—she suddenly heard her phone ring once.

Liu Xin'ai snapped back to reality and hurriedly picked it up, then couldn't help but freeze upon seeing that familiar number on the screen.

It was... Cheng Hao...

That familiar string of digits was something she would never forget, no matter what.

Since that time she refused him, he hadn't contacted her for a long time.

He hadn't even sent a message during the Lunar New Year.

It was precisely because of this that Qin Yiyan had been willing to return the phone to her.

But today...

Liu Xin'ai roughly guessed what he was calling about and hesitated, wanting to delete the message directly.

But after pausing for two seconds, she still couldn't help but click on it.

The other party's words of concern instantly leaped into her eyes.

【Xin'ai, are you okay? I'm sorry, I was busy all day and only just saw the news now. Did Qin Yiyan explain anything to you? This kind of thing...

You must have suffered a lot of grievances. I know I shouldn't disturb you again, but I'm really worried about you. Please reply when you see this message, just let me know how you are doing, okay?】

Every line of his words revealed a sense of caution.

As Liu Xin'ai looked at them, it felt as if her heart had been drained by these words.

She shouldn't be in contact anymore.

She should have blocked this number long ago and never interacted again.

But... she couldn't bear to.

Her life was already a mess, and Cheng Hao's existence was like the last ray of light in her life.

Even if she couldn't possess it, it was always above her head, illuminating a little bit of the direction around her.

Letting her know that in this world, there was still someone who cared about her, cared about her thoughts, and knew what she truly wanted...

Liu Xin'ai's fingertips hesitated as they hovered over the reply button.

Then, they stopped in place.

It was as if two versions of herself were frantically pulling at each other in her mind.

This message, should she really...

"What are you doing?"

A man's voice suddenly sounded right behind her, scaring Liu Xin'ai so much that her heart skipped a beat!

"Ah!"

She let out a small gasp, and before she could react, the phone in her palm was suddenly snatched away by someone!

"What are you doing!!!"

Liu Xin'ai hurriedly reached out, wanting to snatch it back.

Only then did she suddenly realize that the sound of water in the bathroom had stopped long ago.

Qin Yiyan was currently wearing a gloomy face, having already seen the content on her phone.

The next second—"Heh."

He sneered.

"I thought you had finally decided to cut ties with him; it seems we are one and the same."

His tone was full of mockery, and as he spoke, he flung Liu Xin'ai's phone directly toward the window!

*Clang. *

Her phone struck the window frame and fell back to the floor.

"Qin Yiyan!"

Liu Xin'ai glared at him, but catching sight of his bare upper body, covered only by a bath towel, she hurriedly averted her gaze.

The man's intentions could not have been more obvious.

However, she did not want this.

Liu Xin'ai took a wary step back, knowing that tonight had only just begun.

Qin Yiyan, however, appeared unhurried; he approached coldly and said in a deep voice, "Liu Xin'ai, tell me... if your father saw that message from just now, what do you think would happen?"

Liu Xin'ai gasped, her eyes widening as she looked at him as if she were staring at a demon.

No.

Her father could not see that message.

His condition could not withstand the slightest agitation right now!

If he found out that she still had contact with Cheng Hao, or even just kept his number...

But how was Qin Yiyan any better than her!

Cold light gathered in Liu Xin'ai's eyes as she gritted her teeth and retorted, "What right do you have to threaten me? Your news reports..."

"News reports can be settled with money, and besides, didn't your sweetheart ask if I had explained things to you? If I told you that those were all fabrications, would you believe me? Hmm?"

Qin Yiyan leisurely cut off Liu Xin'ai's words, waiting for her answer with the expression of someone watching a show.

"Stop your sophistry here!!!"

Liu Xin'ai naturally did not believe a single word he said.

This response was also entirely within Qin Yiyan's expectations.

He chuckled softly and said nothing more.

Then, he suddenly lunged forward and pinned Liu Xin'ai directly onto the sofa!

"Qin Yiyan! Get away from me!!!"

Liu Xin'ai immediately began to struggle frantically, her movements more intense than ever before; she used almost all her strength, and her eyes instantly turned red with forced tears.

But Qin Yiyan's actions showed not the slightest bit of tenderness.

*Riiip! *

Her thin nightgown was torn open directly from the thigh.