Chapter 1098: His Good Intentions, Unsettling to Others

It was already past dinner time when she returned home from the lecture site.

Yet, there was the aroma of food in the house.

The servants knew that Liu Xin'ai's meal times were irregular, so they usually heated up food for her separately after she returned.

But the fact that there was still the aroma of food at this hour meant...

Qin Yiyan was also here!

Liu Xin'ai saw Qin Yiyan in the dining room.

The table full of dishes also confirmed her guess.

Hearing footsteps, Qin Yiyan looked up and met Liu Xin'ai's gaze.

He smiled faintly and asked, "Have you eaten?"

"No."

"Then go wash your hands and sit down to eat together."

Qin Yiyan's attitude was polite.

He spoke neither hurriedly nor slowly.

Judging by his behavior, it seemed as if he were simply waiting for a wife who returned late to come home for dinner.

But...

He was Qin Yiyan, after all.

How could he do such a thing?

It was simply unbelievable!

Liu Xin'ai secretly grew wary in her heart.

She deliberately took her time washing her hands and changing her clothes.

She hoped to stagger her meal time with Qin Yiyan's.

Yet, Qin Yiyan was actually waiting for her!

Seeing her return to the dining room, he even took the initiative to serve her soup!

Seeing Liu Xin'ai standing there the whole time, staring at him with wide eyes, Qin Yiyan asked with a smile, "Why are you standing there like a fool instead of eating?"

"... It's nothing."

Liu Xin'ai felt something was wrong and sat at the dining table with a face full of wariness.

After thinking it over, she broke the silence, looked straight into Qin Yiyan's eyes, and probed, "Are your mom and dad coming to stay for a while again?"

"I have no such plans recently."

"Then do I need to attend some social engagement with you?"

"Neither."

"Then..."

Liu Xin'ai racked her brains, trying to find a reason for Qin Yiyan's strange behavior.

But she couldn't think of one, and her expression became increasingly conflicted.

Seeing her like this, Qin Yiyan asked with slight helplessness, "Liu Xin'ai, what exactly do you want to say?"

"It's not what I want to say, it's what you want to do."

Liu Xin'ai simply stated her thoughts.

She also wanted a straightforward result!

Even if that result were very unpleasant, it would still be better than guessing back and forth like this!

But this time, Qin Yiyan...

Simply wanted to eat.

He placed a piece of pork rib into Liu Xin'ai's bowl and then said, "I am a person who values reciprocity; if someone is willing to improve with an open mind, I am naturally willing to make changes as well."

Liu Xin'ai looked at the rib, then looked away, and only then asked in confusion, "What you said, what does it have to do with me?"

"If you think it has nothing to do with you, then so be it."

Qin Yiyan curled his lips, feeling that this woman was just stubborn.

He had witnessed Liu Xin'ai's stubbornness before.

If he insisted on arguing it out clearly with her, then this meal would not be eaten.

Moreover, compared to saying anything...

He valued what she did more!

Qin Yiyan glanced in Liu Xin'ai's direction and then began to eat.

Liu Xin'ai, however, had no appetite because she was harboring worries.

She hoped that tonight's meal was just an accidental occurrence, and that after a night's sleep, the two of them could still mind their own business.

However, facts proved...

That meal was just the beginning!

Early the next morning, Liu Xin'ai prepared to go to work.

Just as she was about to leave, a servant called out to her.

The servant even handed over a box with a smile.

"This is..."

"Sir was worried that you would be busy with work and miss lunch, so he had us prepare a bento for you. This lunch box has very good insulation; even by evening, you will be able to eat warm food!"

Liu Xin'ai didn't pay much attention to what the servant said in the second half of the sentence.

Because her attention had been completely captured by the first half!

She stared fixedly at the servant, confirming with them: "Was this... prepared by Qin Yiyan?"

"Yes."

"Then did he... leave any other instructions?"

She did not dare to accept Qin Yiyan's concern lightly.

She would rather this guy use the excuse of concern to make other demands of her.

Perhaps those demands would make Liu Xin'ai feel troubled.

But as long as they were spoken aloud, she would at least have a target for a battle of wits.

However...

"Sir only instructed that I must prepare a bento for you with different varieties every day, and also ensure it is nutritious!"

The servant's words caused Liu Xin'ai's expectations to fall through.

It also made her increasingly unable to fathom Qin Yiyan.

Liu Xin'ai reached out to take the bento and said gloomily, "Thank you."

The small bento box felt as if it weighed a thousand pounds.

Carrying it, Liu Xin'ai always felt like she was holding a bomb that might explode at any moment.

Once at the Hospital, Liu Xin'ai would also think about it from time to time.

To the point where she could not calm her mind for work.

This could not go on!

Liu Xin'ai shook her head, forcing herself to concentrate.

And to forget about the bento.

But just as Liu Xin'ai had finally completely calmed down, a message from Qin Yiyan came through...

It was actually urging Liu Xin'ai to eat on time!

Liu Xin'ai didn't even finish reading the message before tossing her phone onto the desk.

She rested her hands on her forehead, a sudden sense of frustration rising.

A young nurse was in front of Liu Xin'ai and, seeing Liu Xin'ai's actions, couldn't help but be startled.

After a moment, the young nurse asked cautiously: "Doctor Liu, is there a problem with the report?"

The young nurse had come to deliver the report and naturally assumed Liu Xin'ai was dissatisfied because of it.

Liu Xin'ai calmed down a little and hurriedly explained to the young nurse: "Sorry, I'm just in a bad mood today. Did I scare you?"

"No, no. Then this report..."

Before the young nurse could finish speaking, Liu Xin'ai's phone rang.

It was Qin Yiyan, who, seeing that Liu Xin'ai wasn't replying to his message, simply called.

But Liu Xin'ai did not want to answer at this moment.

She hung up.

As it turned out, the other party actually called again!

Helpless, Liu Xin'ai could only answer the phone with a composed expression, suppressing her emotions as she said: "What is it? I'm busy."

"But it's lunch break now. Shouldn't you be eating?"

"I will arrange my own time!"

The other side of the phone fell silent.

Liu Xin'ai thought Qin Yiyan would angrily hang up the phone.

But he didn't; instead, he asked: "Are there any patients in your office right now?"

"No," Liu Xin'ai replied casually.

But after saying it, she realized something was wrong and immediately asked vigilantly: "What are you doing?"

"Nothing much, just bringing you some chocolate."

This voice did not come from the phone.

It was...

From the doorway!?

Liu Xin'ai looked up in disbelief.

She discovered that Qin Yiyan was already standing at the office door!

Under Liu Xin'ai's surprised gaze, Qin Yiyan walked in holding a bag, placed it by Liu Xin'ai's hand, and said: "I guessed you wouldn't eat on time, and sure enough!"

This habit of Liu Xin'ai's was not good.

If she didn't want to leave hidden dangers for her body, she had to change it.

However, before Qin Yiyan could offer a suggestion, Liu Xin'ai frowned and reminded him: "This is where I work!"

"So you mean I need to register before coming in? But can't a doctor's family member be given some leeway?"

Qin Yiyan's tone was unhurried, his deep voice slightly playful.

The young nurse caught the keyword and asked hurriedly: "Doctor Liu, who is this..."

Before Liu Xin'ai could think of the right words, Qin Yiyan introduced himself: "Hello, I am Liu Xin'ai's husband."