Chapter 1073: Liu Xin'ai says, thank you, Qin Yiyan

Back upstairs, until she finished washing up, Liu Xin'ai still couldn't help but recall the events of today.

Although she had long since decided not to act in concert with Qin Yiyan, after living through this day, it seemed there hadn't been anything unpleasant...

There was even a slight feeling of surprise...

Could it be that his conscience had really awakened?

Just as Liu Xin'ai was thinking this, she suddenly felt the bed beside her sink slightly at one corner.

Qin Yiyan had also finished getting ready.

Liu Xin'ai did not lie down; she remained leaning against the bedside, seeing from the corner of her eye that he had picked up the computer placed to the side, not knowing what he was busy with again.

Yet, she seemed to have already quickly become familiar with and adapted to such a scene within these past few days.

But why didn't he go into the study?

Isn't it uncomfortable to hold the computer like that?

A flash of confusion crossed Liu Xin'ai's eyes, but she didn't ask any further, hesitating in her heart about another matter.

He had arranged so much today... no matter what, shouldn't she say thank you?

Even if not for anything else, simply for the sake of her father's affairs, she should express her thanks to him, right...

Thinking this, Liu Xin'ai parted her lips slightly.

The two simple words were on the tip of her tongue, but her expression was somewhat hesitant.

Saying "thank you" to Qin Yiyan was truly something she had never imagined.

After a long while—

"Qin Yiyan."

Liu Xin'ai finally called out Qin Yiyan's name softly.

"Hmm?"

Qin Yiyan responded casually, still busy with the work in his hands.

Liu Xin'ai opened her mouth, but still felt she couldn't get the words out; after a two-second pause, her gaze slowly fell on the screen in front of him.

After watching for a moment, she realized he seemed to be preparing documents related to the medical project from today.

Liu Xin'ai suddenly

thought of something and hurriedly asked: "By the way, for attending the seminar tomorrow, do I need to prepare anything?"

"No need."

The sound of Qin Yiyan tapping the keyboard paused for a moment; he thought for a bit before answering: "Just bring the computer you usually use; you don't need to worry about the rest."

"Okay..."

Liu Xin'ai nodded in agreement, but the words "thank you" were still swirling on the tip of her tongue, unable to be spoken, making her expression inevitably turn somewhat annoyed.

Why is it so hard to say a thank you?

Perhaps because the object is Qin Yiyan, that is why she...

Liu Xin'ai was immersed in her own thoughts, completely unaware that her brow had long since been tied in a knot, looking as if she were heavy-hearted.

Qin Yiyan had been observing her from the corner of his eye for a long time; seeing her still in this hesitant state, he finally couldn't help but speak up: "Do you have something you want to say?"

"I..."

Liu Xin'ai was suddenly called out, and a look of unnaturalness quickly flashed across her eyes.

Immediately after, she felt Qin Yiyan turn his head to look over.

There seemed to be a hint of understanding in his eyes, as if he knew what she was about to say.

The air was quiet for a moment.

Qin Yiyan did not urge her, just waiting quietly.

Seeing her looking so conflicted, perhaps she wanted to say she wouldn't act with him tomorrow?

Or...

Something like not wanting to stay in the same room when booking hotels tomorrow night?

Just as Qin Yiyan was thinking this, the next second—

"Thank you."

Liu Xin'ai suddenly spat out the two words lightly and softly, the speed so fast that Qin Yiyan didn't even react for a moment.

Thank you?

Had he heard wrong?

Qin Yiyan raised an eyebrow; his mood, which had been somewhat downcast due to his own guesses, felt as if it had been lightly scratched by a kitten's

paw in an instant.

"That's truly rare; you can actually say such things?"

He chuckled, looking at the person before him with some surprise; although he was happy inside, his tone carried a hint of provocation.

Liu Xin'ai pursed her lips lightly; since the words she wanted to say had already been spoken, her mood was much more relaxed than before, so she explained earnestly.

"You really went to a lot of trouble today, and as for my father's matter, it was also you who let me participate, so no matter what, I should express my thanks to you."

She spoke logically and with complete seriousness.

Qin Yiyan looked at Liu Xin'ai's business-like expression and couldn't help but curl his lip in his heart.

Even saying thank you is so serious...

However... if she were like other women, throwing herself at him to act spoiled, that... really wouldn't be her style.

An image of such a fawning expression appearing on Liu Xin'ai's face inexplicably appeared in his mind, and a flash of disgust quickly crossed Qin Yiyan's eyes.

But he didn't let her off the hook, saying: "Thanks aren't just for saying with your mouth; gratitude without actual action is nothing more than a pretty empty promise."

"Then what do you want?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Xin'ai's expression immediately tensed for a moment, somewhat worried that the other party might make some excessive request.

Yet unexpectedly, upon hearing this, Qin Yiyan only lightly curled the corners of his lips.

"Wouldn't it be boring if I just said it out loud? You figure it out yourself."

He indifferently tossed out these few words and turned his head back to busy himself with the work at hand, though his expression was not as taut as before, a faint, almost imperceptible smile remained on his lips, and his peripheral vision kept tracking Liu Xin'ai to the side.

Immediately, he saw her fall silent for a few seconds,

and then she said nothing more, quietly turning over to lie down with her back to him, seemingly intending to sleep.

Qin Yiyan reached out to dim the light nearby and couldn't help but stare at her back in a daze for a few seconds.

Liu Xin'ai did not have the slightest bit of sleepiness either; her eyes just subconsciously stared in the direction of the curtains, pondering Qin Yiyan's words from just a moment ago in her mind.

Practical action...

What kind of practical action did he want?

No matter what he wanted, the only thing she could do was try her best to cooperate with him more in front of others.

Nothing more than that.

The next day.

Both of them got up early.

Qin Yiyan's assistant, Lin Ze, had arrived early outside the villa to wait and pick the two of them up.

Chi Rong and Qin Chao also got up early; when they learned during breakfast that the two intended to go on a business trip together for a few days, they immediately began to grumble at Qin Yiyan with some dissatisfaction.

"If you were going on a business trip, why didn't you tell me sooner? You only thought to tell me when you're about to leave. Is it because your father and I have been staying here lately, disturbing you and Xin'ai, so the two of you plan to go out and hide?"

"Mom, how could that be?"

Qin Yiyan placed a slice of bread spread with jam onto Chi Rong's plate, brushing her off with practiced ease.

Although there was indeed a part of him that didn't want to be disturbed, such a thing could naturally never be admitted.

"Hmph..."

Chi Rong glared at him, clearly dismissive of his attitude.

Qin Yiyan said no more.

Because no matter what was said, the fact that he and Liu Xin'ai were going on a business trip would not change.

By the time they returned, Chi Rong's anger should have dissipated.

Just as Qin Yiyan was thinking this, the next second—

"Mom, Yiyan is only going on this business trip temporarily because of my father's affairs; please don't blame him."

He is on a business trip, so please don't blame him."