Chapter 1158: An Assumption Not Very Convenient to Describe

Xu Xiaoxiao sighed: "Xin'ai is sick, and I didn't even get to see her."

Upon hearing this, Cai Xiaotang hurriedly asked with concern: "What kind of illness, is it serious? Do you need help finding a doctor?"

"I heard it's just a cold."

Once the words were spoken, all three fell silent for a moment.

In their hearts, they all had a premonition—this so-called cold...

Was likely just an excuse!

Cai Xiaotang pursed her lips and thought for a moment.

Then she nudged Jiang Baobao with her elbow: "Since we're already here, why don't we try to see her?"

Jiang Baobao, however, said: "Since we couldn't even see Miss Xu, it's clear that it's truly inconvenient for Xin'ai. We came to visit out of concern, so let's not cause her any trouble."

"

That... is also true.

Cai Xiaotang had no choice but to suppress the curiosity and worry in her heart, and sighed: "It was a wasted trip today."

And who else but them had made a wasted trip?

However, Xu Xiaoxiao hid her strange emotions deep inside and only smiled lightly:

"Just give a call before you come next time."

Jiang Baobao looked at Xu Xiaoxiao, and seeing that she was about to leave, asked: "Where is Miss Xu going? We can give you a ride."

"No need, no need. I'll just catch a taxi up ahead; it's very convenient. I won't bother the two of you."

"Alright then."

Xu Xiaoxiao waved at the two of them and left first.

Watching Xu Xiaoxiao's free-spirited back, Cai Xiaotang remarked with emotion: "This Miss Xu seems quite carefree."

Jiang Baobao agreed.

But when she turned back to look at the Qin Family Villa, a trace of worry couldn't help but rise in her eyes.

Cai Xiaotang knew what she was worried about.

So she said eagerly from the side: "If you ask me, let's just go in and take a look, it'll save us from letting our imaginations run wild."

"I'm just afraid that even if we go in, we won't be able to see anyone."

Jiang Baobao withdrew her gaze, took Cai Xiaotang's arm, and said: "Forget it, let's change plans. Accompany me to a mother-and-baby store first."

As it happened, Cai Xiaotang also needed to buy some things.

She didn't raise any further objections and got into the car with Jiang Baobao.

On the other side, Xu Xiaoxiao, who had already boarded a taxi, was heading toward the city center.

Finally, the car stopped in front of a skyscraper that reached into the clouds.

Qin Yiyan's company was right here.

And the purpose of Xu Xiaoxiao coming here was to see Qin Yiyan!

But she also knew that the big shots in the company were all very busy.

So after registering at the front desk, Xu Xiaoxiao found a chair and waited quietly.

But what Xu Xiaoxiao didn't expect was that after only a quarter of an hour, a young man came to find her in person.

"Are you Miss Xu?"

Xu Xiaoxiao looked up and nodded politely.

"Hello, I am Mr. Qin's assistant. My name is Lin Ze. Now, I will take you to the reception room."

"Then I'll trouble you."

After Xu Xiaoxiao finished speaking, she followed Lin Ze into the elevator and went to the reception room upstairs.

Qin Yiyan was already waiting there.

He was wearing a well-tailored suit and sitting there quietly, full of charm.

But when Xu Xiaoxiao saw Qin Yiyan's face...

She was stunned!

She saw that on Qin Yiyan's handsome face...

There were four or five red scratch marks!

After seeing them, Xu Xiaoxiao had to make an assumption: "Do you keep a cat at home?"

"If it were a cat, I would have skinned it long ago!" Qin Yiyan said with a grim tone.

And his tone made Xu Xiaoxiao raise her eyebrows, and she calmly changed her assumption.

It was just that this assumption...

Was not very convenient to describe.

Qin Yiyan had already adjusted his emotions and asked in a calm tone: "I wonder what business Miss Xu has with me?"

"I wanted to visit Xin'ai today, but your family's servant said Xin'ai was sick. I wanted to show some concern, but no one could give me a clear answer, so I had no choice but to come and ask you."

While Xu Xiaoxiao was speaking, she was still observing Qin Yiyan's reaction.

Then, she noticed Qin Yiyan frown.

One look and it was clear he was in a very bad mood!

Qin Yiyan's mood was indeed terrible.

He thought, that woman knew it was inconvenient, so she could find an excuse to avoid seeing people.

But what about him?

He could only come to the company with a face covered in scratches!

Fortunately, the air pressure he radiated was very low, so no one dared to look too closely, and even fewer dared to ask a single word.

But Qin Yiyan still felt very displeased!

He could also imagine how the employees behind him would gossip behind his back!!

The temperature around Qin Yiyan grew lower and lower.

Moreover, the time he spent in silence was also a bit long.

Xu Xiaoxiao had no choice but to call out: "Mr. Qin?"

This call made Qin Yiyan realize that he had lost his composure.

This was all Liu Xin'ai's fault!

After taking a deep breath, Qin Yiyan returned to the main topic: "Xin'ai just caught a chill yesterday; she isn't meeting with you because she is worried about infecting you."

This reason...

It was actually about the same as what the servant had relayed.

After hearing this, Xu Xiaoxiao feigned emotion and said: "I think she must have a lowered immune system because she is in a bad mood. How about this, once her cold is better, I will take her out to clear her mind."

Clear her mind?

I am afraid this is just an excuse.

Their true purpose...

Thinking of that answer, Qin Yiyan's expression sank involuntarily.

He opened his mouth and said: "Matters like clearing one's mind are better left to me, her husband!"

Qin Yiyan emphasized the two words "husband."

He hoped to wake Xu Xiaoxiao up and let her know not to meddle.

And Xu Xiaoxiao was indeed woken up.

Raising her eyebrows, she said: "It seems you know what Xin'ai asked me to do."

Xu Xiaoxiao's directness took Qin Yiyan by surprise.

However, he liked her intelligence.

When conversing with a smart person, there is no need to speak in riddles.

Qin Yiyan simply and straightforwardly said: "Xin'ai is my wife, and I value our marriage very much; divorce is impossible."

"Then do you love Liu Xin'ai?"

Love?

Qin Yiyan waited two seconds before admitting: "Of course."

But it was these two seconds that made Xu Xiaoxiao doubt his sincerity: "You hesitated, which shows that your relationship is not pure."

"This has nothing to do with purity; after all, we are adults, and it takes a bit of courage to just blurt out the word 'love'."

Xu Xiaoxiao was not fooled; she tilted her head and reminded him:

"I study psychology and can tell whether others are lying."

"But the human heart is very complex; even a top expert cannot be certain that their judgment is accurate."

"I don't know what results other experts can determine, but as for you and Xin'ai..."

Xu Xiaoxiao did not finish her sentence, deliberately drawing out her tone.

Qin Yiyan did not like playing games, so he asked very directly: "How are we?"

"You have some feelings for Xin'ai, but these feelings cannot outweigh the calculations in your heart."

Qin Yiyan chuckled and countered: "What could I possibly be calculating from her?"

"That is the strange part; Xin'ai chose this marriage for the sake of her father. But you, you could have clearly chosen a more obedient woman to fulfill the requirements of the role of Mrs. Qin, so why did you end up choosing Xin'ai?"

"Because she is excellent; from the perspective of genetic inheritance, it is beneficial for the continuation of offspring."

"Only because of this? Is it not possible that... you fell for her at first sight without realizing it yourself?"