Chapter 1086: I Am Willing For Your Sake

Qin Yiyan knew that Liu Xin'ai attached great importance to this seminar.

But even with that importance, Liu Xin'ai chose him.

For some reason, he suddenly spoke up: "Actually, you could have gone to the seminar yesterday."

"And then what? Leave you alone in the room to scratch your skin raw?" Liu Xin'ai said indifferently.

"Scratching it raw is my own business, why must you take it to heart? I..."

"..."

Before Qin Yiyan could finish, Liu Xin'ai explained first: "I am not concerned about you, but worried about being unable to answer to your family."

"Oh?"

Qin Yiyan raised an eyebrow.

"That is all."

Liu Xin'ai's tone was calm and firm: "It was just a seminar; if I didn't make it to this one, I can attend others in the future. But if you went back covered in injuries, your parents would be worried. They are very good to me, and putting myself in their shoes, I cannot let them worry."

Putting herself in their shoes?

Qin Yiyan quite liked these four words.

After a long moment, he nodded slowly: "Good, I have remembered it."

Liu Xin'ai was momentarily puzzled, not quite understanding what Qin Yiyan wanted to remember.

But before she could speak, a waiter brought the food over.

Although it was light, it looked very delicious.

For a time, neither of them spoke again, focusing on enjoying the meal.

When they were nearly finished eating, a group of people passed by the restaurant.

The person in the lead spotted Liu Xin'ai and Qin Yiyan at a glance and called out quite unexpectedly: "Xin'ai?!"

Liu Xin'ai looked over at the sound and saw Professor Shen and the others.

She hurriedly put down the cutlery in her hand and stood up.

Immediately after, she saw Professor Shen had already walked up to them.

Then, he looked Qin Yiyan up and down in surprise and said: "Oh my! You've recovered already? Xin'ai, this is incredible data, remember to send me a copy of Yiyan's records!"

Qin Yiyan smiled slightly, accustomed to these people who only ever had academics on their minds.

He immediately praised: "It is Xin'ai who is amazing; she took care of me all night last night."

Liu Xin'ai glanced at him upon hearing this and couldn't help but frown.

It seems he has fully recovered; he's already started acting again so soon...

Professor Shen also looked at Liu Xin'ai upon hearing this and, noticing that she indeed lacked energy, hurriedly said with concern: "With Xin'ai taking care of you personally, the results go without saying. Xin'ai, you should get a good rest today. But Yiyan, your physical constitution really surprises me!"

Qin Yiyan smiled again: "Perhaps it's because I'm young and exercise regularly. Xin'ai said something similar; she even wanted to take me for research."

Hearing this quip, several people couldn't help but smile.

After laughing, Professor Shen suddenly changed the subject and looked at Liu Xin'ai with a hint of regret: "Xin'ai, yesterday... it was truly a pity. If..."

He didn't finish his sentence.

As Liang Zhicheng listened, his palm couldn't help but clench tight!

Yet his smile remained flawless, and he immediately chimed in from the side: "Yes, I was still a bit nervous when I went on stage. But if Xin'ai had gone, it definitely would have been different. Besides, a great beauty like her—no matter what she says, there will always be people who like to listen."

Liang Zhicheng was indirectly saying that Liu Xin'ai was a vase; others looked at her only because they were attracted by her appearance, and no one cared about her substance.

Liu Xin'ai naturally heard it.

But she hadn't rested well last night, and her mind felt muddled like paste at this moment.

Therefore, she didn't want to waste energy on irrelevant people and trivial matters.

But while she was magnanimous, Qin Yiyan could not be.

Qin Yiyan looked at Liang Zhicheng with a half-smile, his mind recalling some small details.

Yesterday, when Liu Xin'ai suddenly fell, this Liang Zhicheng was right beside her...

Qin Yiyan was no fool; connecting the cause and effect, he knew what was going on.

Instantly, Qin Yiyan sneered and said: "That is well said. People who are pleasing to the eye will always have people willing to listen to whatever they say. The saying 'the appearance is born from the heart' is not without reason. As for hideous-looking fellows, just one look is enough to make one feel nauseated. What do you think, Mr. Liang?"

Qin Yiyan did not name names.

But Liang Zhicheng knew that Qin Yiyan was implying him!

Yet he was weak and alone, with no possibility of confronting Qin Yiyan at all!

He could only smile and express agreement: "Yes, President Qin is right..."

"..."

Watching this spineless display, Qin Yiyan let out a cold snort in his heart.

After the group chatted a bit more, Professor Shen said he had to attend another meeting, so he didn't have much time to linger.

However, before leaving, Professor Shen gave Liu Xin'ai a tube of ointment and told her to go back and apply it to Qin Yiyan.

Qin Yiyan's body was no longer that itchy.

But the places where the rash had broken out were still red, and they wouldn't fade completely in a short time.

And this ointment could make the red marks disappear as quickly as possible.

Liu Xin'ai took the ointment and thanked Professor Shen, then heard him suddenly ask: "By the way, Xin'ai, we are holding a small celebration party this afternoon. You and Yiyan should come along too!"

Yesterday's seminar was a great success, so everyone naturally wanted to celebrate.

But Liu Xin'ai hadn't made any contribution, so it would be somewhat abrupt if she went.

Before Liu Xin'ai could politely decline, Qin Yiyan preemptively agreed: "Okay, we will be there on time."

Liu Xin'ai paused upon hearing this.

She wanted to say something more, but Professor Shen had already nodded in satisfaction and was about to leave.

Only Liang Zhicheng cast a resentful glance at Liu Xin'ai.

Yet, with that one glance, his gaze collided with Qin Yiyan's!

Qin Yiyan still wore that half-smiling expression, but his eyes were very cold, so cold that Liang Zhicheng shivered.

At this, Liang Zhicheng dared not glance around anymore and followed Professor Shen away with quick steps.

Liu Xin'ai looked toward Qin Yiyan and frowned, saying, "Why did you make the decision for me?"

"Because I know someone definitely wants to attend."

"I don't want to."

Liu Xin'ai denied it.

The curve of Qin Yiyan's lips deepened as he smiled, "I didn't say you wanted to; the one who really wants to join in the fun is actually me."

He truly wanted to make the trip, and as his wife, Liu Xin'ai had to go as well.

But Liu Xin'ai hated others making decisions for her; it made her feel that she was not being respected.

But talking about respect with Qin Yiyan...

Could he understand it?

Forget it!

Liu Xin'ai sank her expression and said in a slightly cold voice, "Since you are interested, then you can attend by yourself; I won't be keeping you company."

After finishing her sentence, Liu Xin'ai stood up and went to take the elevator, preparing to return to her room.

Qin Yiyan watched Liu Xin'ai's back with a smile.

Not until she was out of sight did he restrain his smile.

He had blocked that blow for Liu Xin'ai yesterday of his own free will.

But that did not mean he would also tolerate the instigator.

He had always been one to seek revenge for the slightest grievance; when it was time to settle scores, he would never go soft!

Inside the room—having returned to her room, Liu Xin'ai was full of helplessness.

But Qin Yiyan had already agreed, and it was a personal invitation from the teacher... she couldn't really let him attend the celebration banquet alone, could she?

Furthermore, since it was a celebration banquet, there were requirements for attire.

And she hadn't prepared anything...