Chapter 1094: The way these two interact is strange

The words had just fallen—not far away, hearing this remark from Qin Yiyan, someone's fork dropped onto their plate, emitting a discordant sound.

But it was deliberately ignored.

Liu Xin'ai lowered her face slightly and pursed her lips.

Others assumed she was being shy.

But in reality...

She felt it was tedious.

And she did not want to keep playing along with Qin Yiyan's charade of a loving couple over and over again.

But even if she did not cooperate, Qin Yiyan had ways to make her change her mind.

Qin Yiyan was seen cutting a piece of steak and bringing it to Liu Xin'ai's lips.

Liu Xin'ai was helpless, yet had no choice but to lift her head.

After hesitating for a moment, she still mechanically bit into the beef.

It tasted like chewing wax!

With this way of eating, Liu Xin'ai would have a stomachache by the time she went back.

And what made her even more hopeless was that Qin Yiyan was still cutting the steak...

She did not want to be fed like an animal anymore.

She leaned into Qin Yiyan's ear and whispered, "That's enough, you aren't the protagonist of the day, can't you be a little more low-key?"

Perhaps because of the lowered tone, Qin Yiyan actually managed to...

Detect a hint of yielding in Liu Xin'ai's voice.

Because he was unsure, he looked into Liu Xin'ai's eyes.

Yet he saw exhaustion within them.

In that instant, Qin Yiyan changed his mind.

He even mimicked Liu Xin'ai's manner, saying in an equally low tone, "Fine, I'll let you off for now, we'll talk when we get back."

To those in the dark, their interaction appeared quite loving.

It was also the envy of others.

Yet Liu Xin'ai felt a faint sense of worry.

Talk when we get back...

What was he planning to do?

But no matter what he was planning, one thing was beyond doubt: in Qin Yiyan's mind, he was certainly not plotting anything good!

Liu Xin'ai sighed softly, feeling a bit exhausted.

While eating, some guests saw the flowers were beautiful and walked over to admire them.

Jiang Baobao also called over Liu Xin'ai, intending to take a group photo with her and Cai Xiaotang.

The job of taking the photo was handed to Cai Xiaotang.

She was seen holding her arm high, constantly adjusting the angle, striving to make all three of them look beautiful in the shot.

Click—the photo was taken, and Cai Xiaotang admired it first.

She checked to see where any retouching might be needed.

Then, after just one look—"This turned out way too good!"

Cai Xiaotang covered her mouth with exaggerated affectation.

Making Jiang Baobao laugh helplessly, "You shouldn't praise yourself like that."

"I'm serious, look at this lighting, this composition, and these models, it's perfect!"

To prove that what she said was not false, Cai Xiaotang held up her phone for everyone to see.

The photo was very good.

And it was indeed just as Cai Xiaotang said; it truly had the feel of a magazine cover.

But if one zoomed in to look at the photo...

One could see that Liu Xin'ai's gaze was vacant.

Even if the smile on her lips was perfect, it could not hide her weariness.

That was not what someone living in happiness should look like!

Jiang Baobao glanced in Qin Yiyan's direction, then chatted with Liu Xin'ai: "Xinaijie, your relationship with Qin Yiyan seems to be... progressing quite smoothly?"

Liu Xin'ai responded half-heartedly: "Mm, it's not bad."

Jiang Baobao could see her reluctance but could not say much, so she only said softly: "That's good, after all, you are a slow-to-warm-up person, it takes time to invest yourself in a relationship..."

Liu Xin'ai really wanted to smile bitterly.

It was not a matter of needing time.

Having encountered someone like Qin Yiyan, she feared she would never be able to entrust her heart to anyone for the rest of her life!

Liu Xin'ai felt bitter inside.

But she did not want her state of mind to affect Jiang Baobao, so she smiled and said: "Actually, I don't have high requirements for married life; as long as two people are in step and get along harmoniously, that is enough."

Cai Xiaotang felt Liu Xin'ai's perspective was a bit pessimistic.

She opened her mouth, seemingly wanting to say something, but swallowed the words back.

Marriage shouldn't be like this!

But Xinaijie...

Thinking of what happened back then, she felt a bit distressed.

The atmosphere suddenly fell into silence.

The emotions of the few people surged like an undercurrent.

Liu Xin'ai saw what Jiang Baobao and Cai Xiaotang were thinking, hurriedly smiled, and then said unhurriedly: "Every couple has a different way of getting along; look, the marriages of you two are also not entirely the same."

"Then Xinaijie, what is your mode right now?"

Jiang Baobao was still somewhat uneasy.

Liu Xin'ai was stunned upon hearing this.

"Mutual..."

Liu Xin'ai had originally wanted to say "mutual peace."

But a voice came from behind her first: "Naturally, it is mutual affection and love."

Qin Yiyan walked over with steady steps, put his arm around Liu Xin'ai's waist, and asked with a smile: "My dear, is my summary correct?"

Liu Xin'ai felt helpless inside; she had no chance to deny it at all and could only nod stiffly.

Qin Yiyan deepened his smile: "I knew we had a meeting of minds."

As his voice fell, Qin Yiyan spoke politely and courteously to Jiang Baobao and Cai Xiaotang: "We should be going; thank you for the hospitality today, and I wish you a hundred years of harmony."

"You are too kind."

Jiang Baobao and Cai Xiaotang personally saw them to the door, then watched as the two got into the car and left.

Then...

The two exchanged a glance.

Cai Xiaotang spoke first: "How come it feels a bit off?"

These two people—if you say their relationship is good, there is a sense of detachment you can't quite put your finger on.

If you say it is bad, Qin Yiyan's performance was impeccable.

Two contradictory viewpoints intertwined, and Cai Xiaotang was a bit confused.

In fact, Jiang Baobao also had doubts in her heart, only saying: "Let's observe a bit more; I hope we are just overthinking it."

After Jiang Baobao finished speaking, she lifted her skirt and prepared to walk back.

But as soon as she turned around, she saw Jiang Chenghao.

With his reservations gone, Jiang Chenghao was finally able to gaze longingly in the direction Liu Xin'ai had left.

But that look in his eyes made Jiang Baobao's heart ache deeply.

Reluctantly withdrawing his gaze, Jiang Chenghao looked at Jiang Baobao.

He tugged at the corners of his mouth, making a smiling expression, and said: "I'm fine, I will get used to it eventually."

Yes, he would get used to it eventually.

But how difficult this process was, only Jiang Chenghao himself knew.

Inside the car—Qin Yiyan had driven himself today.

While driving, he did not speak.

Liu Xin'ai was naturally happy to have some peace.

But...

Liu Xin'ai looked at the scenery receding outside the car window and frowned: "This is not the way home."

"Mm, going to the Hospital."

The Hospital?!

Liu Xin'ai looked at the man beside her in confusion.

Qin Yiyan held the steering wheel and said in a flat tone: "I have time today to go with you to see your father; we haven't appeared together as a couple for too long, and your father might worry."

This point...

Was something Liu Xin'ai had not considered.

She was devoted to scientific research and, as a result, paid less attention to human relations.

She was not even as good as Qin Yiyan.

However, upon arriving at the Hospital, Liu Xin'ai did remember to go to a flower shop to buy a bouquet.

She remembered that there was a flower shop outside the side entrance of the Hospital.

Side entrance...

Liu Xin'ai was still trying to get her bearings.

But she discovered that Qin Yiyan had already walked over holding a bouquet of fresh flowers!