Chapter 1159: Both of Them Are Method Actors

Qin Yiyan tugged at the corners of his mouth slightly.

He said, "Everyone is an adult here; who believes in love at first sight?"

"Then is Mr. Qin's view on love that it grows over time?"

That was not it either.

Qin Yiyan felt that in a marriage, feelings were not important at all.

Everyone just takes what they need.

But if these words were spoken aloud...

It would certainly invite unnecessary trouble.

So Qin Yiyan said in a flat tone, "Yes."

Xu Xiaoxiao nodded slightly and asked, "Then did you and Xin'ai only develop feelings after you were married?"

"... Yes."

Xu Xiaoxiao was about to ask more.

But Qin Yiyan stopped her and asked with some discomfort, "May I ask in what capacity you are speaking now—as a psychological counselor, or as Xin'ai's friend?"

"Ah, apologies, I got carried away and my professional habit kicked in. But I ask these things because I want to understand more so I can guide Xin'ai. After all, Xin'ai is currently... very determined to divorce, and it is very difficult to make her change her mind."

Actually...

It was not that difficult.

As long as Liu Xin'ai got pregnant, he could use the child to keep her!

But to make Liu Xin'ai pregnant...

Qin Yiyan felt that when he went back, he would need to tie both of her hands!

His expression was dark and uncertain.

Xu Xiaoxiao rested her chin on her hand and stared at him without blinking.

After a while, Qin Yiyan raised his eyes.

He happened to meet Xu Xiaoxiao's gaze.

The moment their eyes met, he felt Xu Xiaoxiao's scrutiny!

And her gaze was very penetrating, as if she could see through the other person's secrets!

This made Qin Yiyan frown imperceptibly.

He said again, "Time reveals a person's heart; sooner or later, Xin'ai will be able to see my heart clearly."

"I'm just afraid Xin'ai doesn't have the patience to wait that long."

"It won't be long!"

Xu Xiaoxiao narrowed her eyes slightly and asked, "What are you plotting?"

"

Qin Yiyan did indeed have a plan.

But what did that have to do with Xu Xiaoxiao?

He felt offended and frowned slightly: "Prying into the privacy of others' marriages like this seems inappropriate."

"Apologies, I am just a rather direct person, but... you seem unable to accept the outcome of a divorce."

"Correct, I do not accept it!"

Qin Yiyan's reply was simple, direct, and blunt.

Based on her observations during the conversation, Xu Xiaoxiao discovered that this man had a very strong desire for control.

Running into the stubborn Liu Xin'ai...

It would be a miracle if they could live in peace!

And the acting skills of these two were truly excellent.

Xu Xiaoxiao had even been fooled by their previous performance!

Just then...

Lin Ze knocked on the door and walked in.

He lowered his voice and requested: "The shareholders' meeting starts in ten minutes, regarding your side..."

Xu Xiaoxiao knew Qin Yiyan was busy, so she stood up and said, "Mr. Qin, please go ahead, I won't disturb you."

Qin Yiyan also stood up.

And said, "The Qin Family is still very welcoming to Miss Xu as a guest, but I do not wish to see Xin'ai again... thinking about things she shouldn't!"

Xu Xiaoxiao understood what Qin Yiyan meant.

But she just smiled and turned to walk out of the reception room.

This reaction, one could tell at a glance...

She had not taken Qin Yiyan's warning to heart at all!

Qin Yiyan let out a cold laugh.

He thought to himself that they were worthy of being best friends.

Equally arrogant!

Xu Xiaoxiao was not arrogant.

She just could not fulfill Qin Yiyan's request.

After walking out of the office building, Xu Xiaoxiao received a call.

The person calling was an old professor from the university.

The two had a good relationship in their daily lives.

The professor was on the phone now, asking: "Little Xu, do you have any time tomorrow afternoon?"

"I have time between two and three o'clock."

"That's great, do me a favor! There is a lady who needs to chat, but I really can't spare the time, so I'm planning to recommend you to her."

Chatting with a psychological expert?

Isn't that just psychological counseling?

Xu Xiaoxiao said readily: "Small matter, just have her come to the office to find me."

"Mm, this lady comes by about two or three times a year; when we meet, we just chat, and she is a very gentle person."

"Then what problem do you need me to solve?"

"No need to solve any problems, just purely chatting."

This left Xu Xiaoxiao stunned.

The professor also knew what Xu Xiaoxiao was thinking, and said with a chuckle:

"You'll understand when the time comes; anyway, you've already promised me, so you're not allowed to go back on your word."

"Rest assured, going back on my word is not my style."

"Then the commission for the session will be transferred to you; for now, go ahead and get busy."

"

After the professor finished speaking, he hung up the phone.

And Xu Xiaoxiao didn't take this interlude to heart.

However, the next day—when Xu Xiaoxiao saw this lady, she only felt she looked familiar.

Thinking about it again...

Right, she came to attend Liu Tengnian's funeral!

But because her husband's knee was uncomfortable that day, she left after staying for a while.

She probably didn't notice Xu Xiaoxiao either.

As for this lady's identity...

Xu Xiaoxiao recalled carefully again.

It seemed she vaguely remembered...

Qin Yiyan called her Mother!

In an instant, Xu Xiaoxiao figured out this person's identity!

And as she raised her eyes, her gaze returned to composure.

Chi Rong was also looking at Xu Xiaoxiao, and couldn't help but exclaim: "I didn't expect you to be so young."

"You aren't old either; don't worry, there won't be a generation gap when we chat."

Chi Rong was amused, then said: "Come to think of it, you aren't many years older than my daughter."

Xu Xiaoxiao knew that the daughter Chi Rong spoke of was none other than Bai Yufei.

Bai Yufei was full of schemes and hypocritical, not at all like the noble lady in front of her.

But Xu Xiaoxiao couldn't evaluate her truthfully, so she could only say something pleasant: "Your daughter must be a beauty, just like you."

"Mm, she is very beautiful and smart; I haven't really needed to worry about her since she was small."

Chi Rong said this very confidently.

However...

Once she finds out about those little schemes of Bai Yufei's, I'm afraid she will really need to find someone for psychological counseling!

Xu Xiaoxiao smiled without a word.

A faint smile also lingered on Chi Rong's face.

Xu Xiaoxiao inferred a conclusion from this smile: "Madam lives a very happy life."

"Mm, I possess everything a woman would want to possess: a son and a daughter, both have their own accomplishments, my husband is considerate to me, and I have hobbies I can persist in for a lifetime."

"That is truly perfect."

Upon hearing the word "perfect," Chi Rong's expression noticeably froze for a moment.

And Xu Xiaoxiao did not miss this subtle expression.

However, she did not seize upon this point to ask questions, but instead chatted about trivial family matters.

Chi Rong spoke softly and slowly, and her tone was pleasant.

Hearing that voice made one feel relaxed.

It's just that...

The more Xu Xiaoxiao listened, the more she felt that this lady was not as happy as she appeared on the surface!

Professional sensitivity made Xu Xiaoxiao very eager to know the reason behind it.

But how to probe was a real test of one's skills.

Xu Xiaoxiao pondered secretly.

And Chi Rong, sitting opposite her, was very relaxed.

Chi Rong had not expected that she would have such a pleasant conversation with a young girl.

Her tone became much lighter.

Once she relaxed like this, she couldn't help but exclaim: "I should be content to be able to possess all that I have now."