Chapter 1100: What You Like, I Know It All

Liu Xin'ai looked suspiciously at the man beside her.

Qin Yiyan was wearing a high-end custom suit today, his hair neatly styled, exuding a sense of noble elegance.

Sensing her gaze, the corners of Qin Yiyan's mouth curled up slightly.

He turned his head to meet Liu Xin'ai's eyes and asked with a half-smile:

"Want to say something?"

"Why did we have to come see this play today?"

Liu Xin'ai finally asked it out loud.

Qin Yiyan paused slightly and did not speak.

It wasn't for any particular reason; he had simply learned of her preferences from Liu Qingze.

It just so happened that the theater troupe was touring here, so he brought her to see it.

However, there was no need for Liu Xin'ai to know this.

Thinking this, Qin Yiyan said casually: "Someone gave me the tickets, I just didn't want to waste them."

This answer...

Was a bit casual.

It did not fit Qin Yiyan's style of doing things.

He was a person with a strong sense of purpose; every arrangement he made must have a deeper meaning.

But since Qin Yiyan wouldn't say, Liu Xin'ai couldn't guess the reason either.

She simply stopped thinking about it further.

But Qin Yiyan suddenly called out to Liu Xin'ai and said: "Liu Xin'ai, I have already shown my sincerity, so what about yours?"

Qin Yiyan's patience was also limited.

Liu Xin'ai's lukewarm attitude over the past few days had almost worn away all his expectations for her.

At this moment, he was giving Liu Xin'ai a hint.

It was also his final chance for her.

He hoped she would seize it well!

Liu Xin'ai hesitated for a moment, then linked her arm with Qin Yiyan's.

She thought Qin Yiyan was just telling her to maintain the reputation of a harmonious married couple while out in public.

Yet this action of Liu Xin'ai's made Qin Yiyan mistakenly believe that the woman beside him had become obedient.

This result pleased Qin Yiyan!

With a smile on his face, he led Liu Xin'ai to find their seats and sit down.

Soon, the performance began.

The brilliant program captured all of Liu Xin'ai's attention.

She watched without missing a beat.

Both her body and mind gradually relaxed.

Just then, Liu Xin'ai felt her phone vibrating in her handbag.

She took it out to look and discovered it was from someone she hadn't been in touch with for a long time.

The familiar name made Liu Xin'ai's expression soften, and the corners of her mouth curled up gently.

"Who is it?" the person beside her asked in a low voice.

Liu Xin'ai's smile faded, and she said concisely: "A friend."

After saying this, Liu Xin'ai stood up, stood slightly on tiptoe, and walked out of the performance hall to answer the call.

The person on the other end was making a video call.

Liu Xin'ai tapped the answer button.

Then, a girl with short hair appeared on the phone screen.

The person was about the same age as Liu Xin'ai, with bright eyes and a lively personality.

The moment she saw Liu Xin'ai, Xu Xiaoxiao excitedly said loudly: "Xin'ai, have you missed me? I've missed you to death!!!"

Liu Xin'ai also missed her good friend very much.

She and Xu Xiaoxiao were classmates and best friends; originally, they were in the same major, but later on, Xu Xiaoxiao changed her research direction and switched to psychology.

Because of her excellent performance, she stayed at the school to teach.

She had been busy with her promotion to associate professor for a while.

Every day was filled with various papers, meetings, and teaching students, keeping her so busy that she cut off all social activities.

Now that everything had settled, Xu Xiaoxiao called immediately.

Looking at Xu Xiaoxiao's face, still full of energy, Liu Xin'ai smiled and asked: "Are you done with everything?"

"Yeah, I was almost skinned alive! Luckily, it's all over!

The remaining time is for all kinds of relaxation!"

"Then congratulations to you; you always know what you want and strive to achieve it."

Xu Xiaoxiao had been leaning on the sofa.

But hearing Liu Xin'ai's sentiment, she couldn't help but sit up straight and ask with concern: "Your tone... why does it sound a bit world-weary?"

She truly lived up to being a good friend; in just a few words, she had sensed something was wrong.

But Liu Xin'ai didn't want to bring bad vibes to her friend who was in high spirits, so she said:

"It's night time here, so I'm a little tired."

Her explanation seemed very reasonable.

But Xu Xiaoxiao was skeptical.

She clearly sensed that Liu Xin'ai was hiding something.

However, knowing Liu Xin'ai as she did, the more she asked, the more Liu Xin'ai would evade the question.

It would be better to change the subject, talk about something else first, and then probe indirectly later.

Thinking this, Xu Xiaoxiao wanted to ask where Liu Xin'ai was at the moment.

As a result, she suddenly discovered a handsome man on the screen!!

"Oh my, Xin'ai, I discovered a handsome man behind you! He's even smiling at our side!"

Xu Xiaoxiao's eyes lit up.

Liu Xin'ai also discovered that "handsome man" behind her.

But she had no time to admire him.

She only wanted to sigh.

Qin Yiyan walked straight over and asked politely and gentlemanly, "Chatting with a friend?"

Liu Xin'ai gave a flat "Mm."

But Xu Xiaoxiao could not remain calm.

She asked in a surprised tone, "My god, you two know each other?!"

"Hello, I am Xin'ai's husband, Qin Yiyan," Qin Yiyan took the initiative to introduce himself.

The woman on the other side of the phone paused for three seconds.

The next instant—"Liu Xin'ai! You're married? You didn't even tell me!!!"

Xu Xiaoxiao was so shocked that her voice was very loud.

Liu Xin'ai was used to it.

Qin Yiyan, however, wanted to frown.

But thinking that she was Liu Xin'ai's friend, he suppressed the urge to frown.

Liu Xin'ai waited until Xu Xiaoxiao had calmed down a little before explaining, "Actually, I didn't really notify any of my former classmates; you all were too busy."

"Even if busy, there should be a sense of priority. You getting married is a big deal, and I actually missed it!!! I didn't get to be your bridesmaid, didn't get to give the groom a hard time, and didn't get to catch your bouquet!!!"

The more Xu Xiaoxiao thought about it, the more annoyed she became.

As someone who had been single since birth, she was counting on her best friend's bouquet to help change her romantic luck!

Through the phone screen, Liu Xin'ai could feel Xu Xiaoxiao's annoyance.

At the time, she hadn't notified anyone simply because it was too rushed, and... she didn't love Qin Yiyan and didn't want too many people to know she had married him.

It was just that this friend of hers was so infectious.

Joy or sorrow, she could express it all.

How nice!

Just as Liu Xin'ai was feeling envious, Qin Yiyan, who had been ignored for a long time, suddenly spoke up: "Xin'ai, aren't you going to introduce us?"

The relaxed atmosphere vanished instantly.

Liu Xin'ai said, somewhat like a routine formality, "This is Xu Xiaoxiao, a classmate from when I was studying abroad."

"And her best friend!" Xu Xiaoxiao added, exclaiming, "Xin'ai, you really are full of surprises; the person you randomly found to marry is such a handsome man!"

Xu Xiaoxiao's straightforwardness deepened Qin Yiyan's smile, and he extended an invitation: "When Miss Xu comes to the country another day, my wife and I will play host and treat you to a meal."

"

"Oh my, that's for sure! That day won't be too far off!"

Liu Xin'ai caught the underlying meaning and asked hurriedly, "What do you mean?"

There was mystery and pride in Xu Xiaoxiao's smile: "There's a school in the country that wants to hire me as a teacher, but I haven't made the final decision yet!"

"So that's how it is... If you can come to the country to teach, we'll be able to see each other often."

Liu Xin'ai's tone was very faint.

Yet it could not hide the anticipation within it.

Qin Yiyan naturally noticed it too, and for some reason, a subtle feeling flashed through his heart.

Why did it seem like he had been treating her poorly during this time?

Had she not been happy enough lately?