Chapter 1106: An Uninvited Guest in the House

However, the warning that had to be given to Liu Xin'ai still could not be skipped.

Qin Yiyan released her chin, stood up straight, and spoke.

"Don't think about getting others to help you escape; you won't succeed, you'll only drag unrelated people into the water!"

Qin Yiyan's warning carried a threat.

After hearing this, Liu Xin'ai revealed a disdainful smile.

She then said indifferently: "Believe it or not, I only video-called my teacher to discuss data. I have already lost my freedom now, and I just want to do something I want to do."

Liu Xin'ai's explanation was calm yet powerful.

Set against her, Qin Yiyan, who was issuing the warning, looked just like a petty person with sordid thoughts...

This realization made Qin Yiyan very displeased.

His eyes also narrowed slightly.

But the next instant, his eyebrows arched.

"Say what you want, but let me remind you: I am the investor in your research project. If you dare to do anything to harm your body again... I will freeze the funding immediately!"

It was likewise a warning.

But the effect was immediate!

A flash of unwillingness and resentment instantly crossed Liu Xin'ai's eyes!

This made Qin Yiyan's expression carry a hint of smugness.

The corners of his mouth also curved into a slight arc.

Yet after her anger, Liu Xin'ai's chest was once again filled with a sense of powerlessness.

Her current life was shrouded by Qin Yiyan in every aspect.

He was like a shadow, making her unable to see any hope at all...

No!

She still had hope!!!

As long as the research project had results, she would certainly be able to change her own ending!

Liu Xin'ai lowered her eyes, covering the specks of expectation within them.

Her silence made Qin Yiyan somewhat dissatisfied.

He lifted Liu Xin'ai's chin again, forced her to look at him, and commanded: "Don't pretend to be asleep!"

Liu Xin'ai raised her eyes.

Although she was still lacking energy, her eyes were very firm.

After two seconds of silence, she decided to fight for herself one last time.

"You can stop me from going to work, but I must go to the Laboratory!"

Qin Yiyan smiled upon hearing this and immediately asked mockingly: "With a body like yours that falls over in a gust of wind, how are you going to go to the Laboratory?"

"I will eat well and take my medicine on time! In short, even if I have to sit in a wheelchair, I am going!"

Liu Xin'ai's tone was burning.

In her eyes, there was even an extra glimmer of hope.

To extinguish that glimmer was simple; all he had to do was refuse Liu Xin'ai.

But...

"You may go."

Qin Yiyan did not want to see Liu Xin'ai looking half-dead anymore.

Liu Xin'ai breathed a sigh of relief.

Immediately after, she heard Qin Yiyan change the subject and add: "But I have a condition."

He did not say what his requirement was.

But Liu Xin'ai could see his implication in his eyes!

Her hand under the quilt could not help but clutch the sheet tightly.

Did he still want to talk about the child...

Qin Yiyan was very satisfied with Liu Xin'ai's reaction.

He loved the feeling of having everything about her under his control!

Even if her ambitions were sky-high, she could not escape his palm!

Qin Yiyan was in a pleasant mood, so his tone was even a bit more relaxed: "It looks like you know what I'm asking for. I hope that when the time comes, you won't act like some chaste and righteous woman and ruin my mood!"

He deliberately spoke harshly, shattering Liu Xin'ai's pride in just a few words.

Liu Xin'ai braced herself so that no fragile expression would appear on her face.

She would never admit defeat to Qin Yiyan!

Once she went to the Laboratory, even if she had to concoct her own contraceptives, she would never conceive this man's child!

After resting and recuperating for two more days, Liu Xin'ai gradually regained her color.

Her body also had some strength.

And as soon as she felt a little better, she couldn't wait to go to the Laboratory.

But this time, she did not go alone.

There was a maid accompanying her.

The maid was nominally there to take care of Liu Xin'ai, because the injury on her ankle had not fully healed and walking was not very convenient.

But Liu Xin'ai knew that Qin Yiyan had sent someone to monitor her!

The goal was to make her obediently listen to him, and to ensure she had no opportunity to get contraceptive pills!

And the maid sent by Qin Yiyan was precisely that young girl named Xiao'an.

Through Qin Yiyan's observation, Xiao'an was honest, dutiful, and would not lie.

Such a person was most suitable to be used to monitor Liu Xin'ai.

It was just that when Qin Yiyan gave instructions to Xiao'an, he did not tell her to monitor anyone.

Instead, under the pretext of worrying that Liu Xin'ai was too tired, he asked Xiao'an to keep track of what things Liu Xin'ai did, whom she met, and what objects she touched.

Xiao'an was a sincere girl; she felt that Qin Yiyan still cared very much for Liu Xin'ai.

Therefore, she was exceptionally "earnest"!

But her presence made Liu Xin'ai very uncomfortable.

Liu Xin'ai did not want to make things difficult for Xiao'an, yet she could not become close with her either.

So, most of the time, she treated Xiao'an as if she were air, and then focused on being busy with her own affairs.

Professor Shen learned that Liu Xin'ai had returned to the Laboratory and specifically contacted her.

"You girl, you really scared me last time. At that moment, I wished I could crawl out of the screen to see what your situation was!"

Liu Xin'ai heard this and smiled faintly: "I am already fine."

Fine?

How could she be fine!

According to Qin Yiyan's account, Liu Xin'ai's problem was likely not going to be resolved anytime soon!

Professor Shen felt worried inside, but it was not easy to say it out loud, so he could only tactfully tell Liu Xin'ai: "Regarding your research, do what you can; if there is truly a difficult problem, we will face it together, don't try to hold on by yourself."

"Mm, I know," Liu Xin'ai said in a soft tone.

"By the way, when you were sick, I spoke with Qin Yiyan on the phone.

This young man is quite good; he has responsibility and is dependable. With him taking care of you, I feel much more at ease."

Professor Shen's original intention was to put in a good word for Qin Yiyan.

But Liu Xin'ai felt a shock in her heart and hurriedly asked: "When you spoke on the phone... did he say anything?"

"Nothing much, just mentioned your situation. Xin'ai, you must not feel pressured; remember, everyone is still by your side!"

Professor Shen was trying to encourage Liu Xin'ai.

Yet he did not know that this instead caused Liu Xin'ai's pressure to soar.

Liu Xin'ai rubbed her temples and used being busy as an excuse to end the chat.

Professor Shen still had many things he wanted to say to Liu Xin'ai.

Seeing this, he could only temporarily give up.

After throwing herself into work, Liu Xin'ai was fully focused.

Time also passed very quickly.

She had intended to stay busy in the Laboratory for the whole day.

But only by the afternoon, she felt her physical strength failing.

If she forced herself to keep working, it might cause her body, which had just started to improve, to collapse again.

Helpless, Liu Xin'ai could only choose to go home to rest.

But just after returning home, Liu Xin'ai discovered...

There were uninvited guests at home.

At this moment, two people were sitting in the living room.

One of them was Chi Rong.

And sitting next to her was a young girl.

That girl had a sweet appearance and a bright smile, and she was even naturally acting spoiled with Chi Rong and feeding her grapes.

Chi Rong was just about to say something to the girl, but her peripheral vision caught a glimpse of Liu Xin'ai's figure.

The moment she saw Liu Xin'ai, Chi Rong was stunned.

Then she asked in disbelief: "Xin'ai! What has happened to you? It's only been a short while, why are you so thin and haggard?!"