Chapter 1068: Depending on Your Performance

Liu Xin'ai stared at the documents before her, unable to help but drift off.

Not knowing how much time had passed, she suddenly heard Qin Yiyan's voice ring out.

"How is it? Have you decided?"

His voice seemed to come from the direction behind the office desk.

Liu Xin'ai snapped back to reality, only then realizing that she seemed to have occupied Qin Yiyan's seat, while he had been sitting on the sofa waiting for a long time.

"I have."

She hurriedly stood up, a flash of unnatural expression quickly crossing her face.

She then replied: "I've thought it over, I want to participate..."

Liu Xin'ai stopped mid-sentence for a moment, the expression on her face once again becoming somewhat conflicted.

Although it was true that she detested Qin Yiyan.

But since he had provided such an opportunity, shouldn't she say thank you to him?

However...

These two words made her inexplicably unable to open her mouth.

Because the relationship between the two of them was usually so poor that almost every encounter was at the level of daggers drawn; a peaceful moment like today was a first.

But no matter what, she should say it...

Liu Xin'ai finally made up her mind, took a deep breath, and was just about to speak— "I never said that if you want to join, there are no conditions."

Qin Yiyan suddenly spoke up again, and as he spoke, he stood up from the sofa and slowly walked toward Liu Xin'ai, a hint of an unreadable smile on his face.

Liu Xin'ai was stunned upon hearing this, and after reacting for two seconds, the feeling of gratitude she had just wanted to express vanished instantly!

She knew it!

How could a guy like Qin Yiyan be so kind!

What kind of condition did he want to propose?

Did he want to use the matter of the child as a trade?

Liu Xin'ai suddenly remembered the topic the two of them had discussed that day, and her heart had already turned half cold.

Qin Yiyan, however, was in no rush to speak, instead thoughtfully observing her instantly changed complexion, feeling a bit like laughing inside.

In Liu Xin'ai's heart, what kind of image did he have exactly?

He had only said there were conditions, and he didn't know to what extent she had already imagined things in her head by now.

Although the two of them didn't get along very happily, he couldn't be considered an unforgivable villain, right?

"Ahem..."

He deliberately coughed lightly, observing Liu Xin'ai's reaction.

Sure enough, she looked over almost immediately, her expression turning somewhat serious.

"What are your conditions?"

Liu Xin'ai spoke coldly, her heart already prepared.

If...

If he really used the child to threaten her...

As she thought this, Qin Yiyan's presence had already pressed in before her.

The next second— "I don't have any special conditions."

Qin Yiyan actually tossed out such a sentence.

Liu Xin'ai's eyes widened slightly, and she looked at the person in front of her in disbelief, wondering if she had misheard something.

Then she heard Qin Yiyan continue: "The only condition is that, whether in front of people or behind their backs, please act the way a Mrs. Qin should; at the very least, don't keep a wooden face every day, making me feel like I owe you five million the moment I see you. That shouldn't be difficult for you, right?"

"

Liu Xin'ai's gaze flickered for a moment, and she didn't speak, secretly pondering Qin Yiyan's meaning.

So he wanted...

Regardless of whether there were people around, he wanted her to have a slightly better attitude toward him?

If it was just that, there was nothing she couldn't agree to.

Her father's condition was the important matter now!

Her own feelings were already irrelevant.

Liu Xin'ai thought this and was about to agree, when she heard Qin Yiyan say again: "There is a medical seminar in B City tomorrow, and I happen to be going on a business trip. If you are interested, you can go together. As for what I just said..."

His gaze swept up and down over Liu Xin'ai, then slowly landed on her face, meeting her eyes, and he slowly spat out four words— "See how you perform."

Liu Xin'ai stood where she was, her lips pressed tightly together, not speaking, her heart also surprised by Qin Yiyan's efficiency.

Going to a seminar tomorrow?

Why so fast?

However, going was fine too...

Living with Chi Rong these past two days, her pressure was truly too great.

Even staying alone with Qin Yiyan was better than being with his parents.

Liu Xin'ai finally made up her mind, nodded slightly, and was just about to agree when she suddenly thought of Qin Yiyan's words from just a moment ago.

Since she owed him a favor, being slightly "friendly" to him wasn't a difficult task.

It was nothing more than acting.

Thinking this, Liu Xin'ai replied softly: "I understand."

After speaking, the corners of her lips actually curled up slightly, and she smiled at Qin Yiyan.

Although that smile looked somewhat stiff, it was clearly forced out on purpose.

But Qin Yiyan still raised his eyebrows in satisfaction, a flash of surprise crossing his eyes.

It seems she isn't that much of a block of wood after all...

Not bad, a good start.

As expected, this step was not taken in error, and it was just as he had guessed.

Regardless of whether she is willing or not, for the sake of Liu Tengnian's illness, she certainly won't be willing to give up this opportunity.

Owing a favor to the person she hates the most...

This is yet another thing that makes her conflicted, yet she has no choice but to do.

"I have some more materials here."

Qin Yiyan suddenly turned around and pointed to another thick stack of materials placed by the side of the desk.

Upon hearing this, Liu Xin'ai was immediately drawn in and reached out to grab them directly.

But the next second, her wrist was suddenly grabbed by Qin Yiyan!

"What's the rush?"

He smiled nonchalantly, and without waiting for her to speak, he let go of her hand, turned around, walked toward his own desk, and sat down in his chair in a leisurely manner.

He then said with pointed meaning: "You occupied my seat for so long just now; now it's my turn to handle official business, but before that, would you please pour me a cup of coffee, Madam Qin?"

Liu Xin'ai was stunned upon hearing this, a flash of annoyance quickly crossing her eyes.

So this is what he meant earlier by acting the way a Madam Qin should.

It's just pouring a cup of coffee, she'll go do it!

Without a word, Liu Xin'ai picked up the cup beside him, remained silent, and turned to walk toward the door.

"Don't add anything to it, thank you."

Qin Yiyan's voice came from behind with a hint of a smile and a provocative lilt, his tone full of contentment.

Liu Xin'ai acted as if she hadn't heard him and left without changing her expression.

Then, after asking someone for directions, she arrived at the pantry.

Very quickly, the coffee was brewed.

She followed the same path back to Qin Yiyan's office, but as soon as she entered, she was slightly taken aback.

She saw that the materials Qin Yiyan had mentioned earlier were already neatly arranged on the coffee table in front of the sofa.

Beside them, a notebook and a fountain pen had also been thoughtfully prepared.

On the other side, there was a glass of fruit juice that looked very fresh just by its color.

These...

Did Qin Yiyan prepare them for her?