Chapter 1176: I Can't Stand It for Even a Day

At this moment, Liu Xin'ai was like a lotus rising from clear water.

It was just that this lotus flower's mood...

Was not very good.

She glanced at Qin Yiyan, then shifted her gaze away, as if she hadn't seen him at all.

But Qin Yiyan had been watching her the whole time.

Until Liu Xin'ai couldn't take it anymore and closed her book.

She looked up and asked, "Do you need something?"

"Lin Ze ordered a few more outfits and had them sent to the company; I brought them back for you."

"Many thanks."

Liu Xin'ai spoke the words of thanks, but her tone was perfunctory and her eyes were cold.

Qin Yiyan did not mind her terrible attitude.

Instead, he looked her up and down and finally commented, "You are a woman, after all; can't you put some effort into your appearance? Look, you're much more pleasing to the eye when you've dressed up today."

"This was done by the professionals you hired, so the result is bound to be acceptable."

"Actually... it's more than just acceptable."

This was Qin Yiyan's subtle compliment.

But Liu Xin'ai didn't think much of it at all; she lowered her head, preparing to continue reading.

The moment she turned the page, Qin Yiyan moved behind Liu Xin'ai and reached out to grip her shoulders!

This touch made Liu Xin'ai's body stiffen!

The next second, she stood up and found a random excuse: "Xiao'an made me red date tea; why hasn't she brought it yet? I'll go check!"

After saying this, Liu Xin'ai left the room.

And Qin Yiyan...

Could he not feel Liu Xin'ai's rejection?

However, Qin Yiyan didn't say anything.

He just silently changed his clothes, preparing to go eat dinner.

While eating, Qin Yiyan seemed perfectly normal.

He even chatted with Bai Yufei about company matters with great interest.

After eating, he went to the study to handle work.

It looked like...

He had already forgotten the ambiguity from earlier in the room.

This made Liu Xin'ai heave a sigh of relief.

She prepared to go to sleep early in a little while.

But...

Just as Liu Xin'ai was drifting between sleep and wakefulness, she felt someone clasp her waist tightly!

Liu Xin'ai woke up instantly.

She opened her eyes and found Qin Yiyan hovering over her, his gaze dark!

This set off alarm bells in Liu Xin'ai's heart, and she snapped, "Move away, I want to sleep!"

"You've already slept for a while; haven't you had enough?"

"Of course, I'm very tired!"

"But you only had an interview today; how could you be tired?"

"... I'm tired in my heart."

Qin Yiyan smiled and said quite domineeringly, "That doesn't count."

Why shouldn't it count!

Getting along with Qin Yiyan was a battle of wits and courage that left one physically and mentally exhausted!

Liu Xin'ai prepared to retort to Qin Yiyan.

But she discovered...

He had actually buried his head in her hair!

His warm breath made Liu Xin'ai's whole body stiffen!

She immediately used force to push Qin Yiyan away!

Because Liu Xin'ai's movement was so sudden, Qin Yiyan was caught off guard, and his shoulder hit the cabinet by the bed.

It even made a dull thud!

This time, Qin Yiyan finally lost his temper.

He narrowed his eyes, his voice cold: "Do you want me to prepare the rope again?"

"And what about you, are you prepared to have a bruised face?"

Liu Xin'ai was the weaker party.

But she did not show any sign of weakness.

That sharp-tongued appearance made Qin Yiyan lose interest instantly.

He thought to himself, so what if she occasionally reveals a gentle side.

Deep down, she is still completely unromantic!

Qin Yiyan lay down with his back to Liu Xin'ai.

And Liu Xin'ai also turned over.

She curled her body up again.

She truly could not endure this kind of terrifying life for even one more day!

Fortunately, she had already seen hope.

The day she regained her freedom would not be too far off!

……

After going through numerous trials and setbacks, the Special Effect Medicine developed by Liu Xin'ai and her team was finally released.

And once it hit the market, it was widely acclaimed!

It also gave many patients hope to live on again!

The patients and their families were very grateful to the drug developers.

Some people even specially sent silk banners to Liu Xin'ai.

Because Liu Xin'ai was currently resting at home, these silk banners were delivered directly to the Qin Family Villa.

Everyone came beating gongs and drums, full of joy.

Liu Xin'ai could feel the sincerity of the patients.

But……

She was truly not used to such enthusiasm!

When she went out to greet them, she had to bite the bullet and walk into the middle of the crowd.

But her calmness did not affect the attitude of the others in the slightest.

They were still excitedly taking photos with Liu Xin'ai as a memento.

In the group photo, Liu Xin'ai's body was stiff, and her smile was also stiff.

She felt extremely uncomfortable!

Fortunately, the housekeeper was very good at handling such matters.

With him stepping in, Liu Xin'ai found an opportunity to turn and walk into the villa gate.

The laughter behind her grew more and more distant.

Liu Xin'ai, however, let out a sigh of relief.

At this moment, Xiao'an was peeking out from the garden.

Seeing Liu Xin'ai return, she smiled and said, "Everyone is really enthusiastic."

Yes, the enthusiasm was real.

But Liu Xin'ai's discomfort was also real.

Xiao'an noticed Liu Xin'ai's discomfort and smiled again: "You don't seem to be used to it."

"Yes, I... don't really like this."

"You are being modest, but if this were Miss Bai... she would definitely announce it to the whole world!"

Whether she would announce it to the whole world or not, Liu Xin'ai did not know.

However, she would definitely take the opportunity to claim credit from Yiyan.

Just as Liu Xin'ai was thinking this to herself, she saw Bai Yufei walking over with an unhappy expression out of the corner of her eye.

And as soon as she opened her mouth, she complained to Liu Xin'ai: "Those people outside are so noisy!"

Xiao'an felt this was a good thing, so she spoke up for Liu Xin'ai: "That is also everyone's heartfelt intention."

"This kind of intention has no value at all! And beating gongs and drums, one look and you can tell they are from the boondocks, a bunch of bumpkins!"

Bai Yufei's voice was very loud.

And it was full of malice.

Her remarks, which carried a tone of regional discrimination, made Xiao'an feel very uncomfortable.

But she dared to be angry but dared not speak, so she could only lower her eyes and remain quiet.

But just at this moment……

The person beside Xiao'an spoke up unhurriedly: "Regardless of one's status, sincerity is priceless."

Liu Xin'ai stood very straight.

Her temperament was cold and elegant.

Set off by her, Bai Yufei appeared even more vulgar.

Bai Yufei could not see this difference.

But Xiao'an could!

She looked at Bai Yufei, then looked at Liu Xin'ai……

Then she lowered her head and curled her lips slightly.

Xiao'an thought that by lowering her head, Bai Yufei would not see the disdain on her face.

But……

Bai Yufei saw it!

It angered her so much that she raised her hand to slap Xiao'an!

At the critical moment, Liu Xin'ai grabbed her wrist and flung it away with force!

She also said: "Have you forgotten how Yiyan warned you back then?

If you lay a hand on Xiao'an again, aren't you afraid Yiyan will kick you out!?"

Bai Yufei's eyes widened.

She said in a fierce tone: "You dare to lecture me? Have you forgotten that you are about to……"

"Regardless of what happens later, I am still the mistress of this house right now!"

!"

Sensing that Bai Yufei was about to say something she shouldn't, Liu Xin'ai immediately warned her in a loud voice.

And her high-and-mighty attitude made Bai Yufei's fingers tremble with rage.

How could she still care about what might happen later?

She only wanted to drive this bitch away right now!!

But there were other servants watching nearby.

Bai Yufei could not go too far, so she could only suppress her anger and say resentfully:

"What do you have to be so smug about!"