Chapter 1179: The Person I Can't Bear to Let Go Is Her

Bai Yufei lowered her gaze unconsciously, murmuring, "Mom... why are you looking at me like that?"

"You are muddled. This is no small matter; it concerns your sister-in-law's reputation! Furthermore, we are a family. If we, as family, cannot stand together and pull in the same direction, how can we expect others to respect us?"

Bai Yufei felt these words were too harsh.

Moreover, Chi Rong's admonishment made her lose face.

She immediately looked toward Qin Yiyan, hoping her brother could help say a few words.

Who would have thought...

Qin Yiyan also said, "We must find that person! And, I will make him pay a price ten, a hundred times over!"

The murderous intent in these words made Bai Yufei shiver uncontrollably.

Seeing her tremble, Chi Rong asked, "What is wrong with you?"

"Nothing, it's just... I'm a little cold."

Chi Rong took Bai Yufei's hand and found it was indeed very cold.

She looked around and said, "Then go help your sister-in-law with the barbecue; there is sunlight over there, let's all go over together."

Saying this, the others walked toward Liu Xin'ai.

At this moment, Liu Xin'ai had her brows tightly furrowed, seemingly trying to endure something.

Seeing her like this, Bai Yufei said unceremoniously, "Sister-in-law, you're just being asked to barbecue, why is the expression on your face so painful?"

"This smoke... it's a bit uncomfortable."

"Sister-in-law is truly delicate!"

Chi Rong said helplessly to Bai Yufei, "Alright, you go and take your sister-in-law's place."

Bai Yufei was not willing, and she blurted out, "Let the servants do it, the smell will drift into my clothes and hair!"

As she spoke, Bai Yufei called over two servants and began directing them with a clear conscience.

Seeing this, Chi Rong shook her head.

Then, she pushed Liu Xin'ai toward Qin Yiyan, wanting to let Qin Yiyan

spend more time with her.

But...

Liu Xin'ai did not need it at all!

She walked past Qin Yiyan and sat on a chair, basking in the sun.

The warmth of the sunlight made Liu Xin'ai gently narrow her eyes.

Qin Yiyan turned his head and looked in her direction.

He knew that Liu Xin'ai was already aware of the rumors online.

He was also prepared to comfort his emotionally wounded wife.

But the result?

Liu Xin'ai did not show any appearance of needing comfort at all.

Her life seemed to be completely as usual.

This made Qin Yiyan walk to her side and exclaim, "You really are indestructible."

Indestructible?

How could that be.

Liu Xin'ai's heart was also made of flesh; when encountering pain and hardship, her suffering would be no less than anyone else's.

However, Liu Xin'ai had already become accustomed to wrapping herself in strength.

Especially when facing Qin Yiyan!

Liu Xin'ai's voice was calm as she said faintly, "Thank you for the compliment."

"I'm not complimenting you; I've never seen anyone like you—not gentle when you should be, and when you should show weakness, you risk your life to put on a brave front!"

Liu Xin'ai did not acknowledge Qin Yiyan's criticism.

She also had moments of softness.

But...

Qin Yiyan did not deserve to see them!

Liu Xin'ai lowered her eyes, her gaze carrying distance and coldness.

And her refusal to communicate made Qin Yiyan feel a fire in his heart.

But just as he was about to lash out, Bai Yufei came over carrying a paper plate.

She said with a smile, "Brother, these chicken wings are freshly grilled, try one!"

Qin Yiyan did not take it, but instead said, "Give it to your sister-in-law to eat."

Bai Yufei glanced in Liu Xin'ai's direction and said, "Sister-in-law definitely won't want to eat it!"

Yes, Liu Xin'ai indeed did not want to.

Just smelling the scent made her want to...

Ugh—

Seeing Liu Xin'ai actually make a retching motion, Bai Yufei's face turned white with anger.

She even said, "Sister-in-law, you are too much. Even if you look down on the things I bring, you don't have to show such disgust!"

"I didn't..."

Liu Xin'ai wanted to explain.

But as soon as she opened her mouth, that urge to vomit came again!

Liu Xin'ai did not understand what was happening either.

But Chi Rong could!

Hearing a dispute over here, she walked over quickly.

Upon seeing Liu Xin'ai barely enduring nausea, she said, "Xin'ai must have stomach heat, which is why she has no interest in these greasy things. Fei'er, you have misunderstood your sister-in-law."

"There is no misunderstanding; anyway, it's not just today or yesterday that sister-in-law hasn't liked me!"

"Fei'er..."

"Fine, fine, I'll just stay further away from you all, will that do!"

After Bai Yufei finished speaking, she walked over to her father with red eyes.

Her lips were pouted very high.

Qin Yiyan was dissatisfied with Liu Xin'ai's performance.

Everyone was gathered here today to make Liu Xin'ai feel a little happier and to let her feel that she had family supporting her by her side.

But what about her?

Her brows had been tightly furrowed the whole time, and she hadn't had a smiling face at all!

Qin Yiyan couldn't help but sink his face, and he even said to Liu Xin'ai, "You have made Fei'er sad!"

Because Bai Yufei took the grilled wings away, Liu Xin'ai felt a little better.

After hearing Qin Yiyan's accusation, she said calmly, "I am very sorry."

"Oh, it's a small matter, how is it worth apologizing for?" Chi Rong felt Qin Yiyan was too serious, so she said to him again, "You know best what kind of temperament Xin'ai has; she must be truly feeling unwell."

"Is that so? Then why doesn't she say it?"

"Does that even need to be said? You can tell just by looking."

Qin Yiyan did not like to rely on looking.

He wanted to hear Liu Xin'ai say her feelings out loud!

But...

Looking at Liu Xin'ai's tightly pursed lips, Qin Yiyan knew he was just daydreaming!

This woman, her mouth was tight indeed!

Qin Yiyan's heart was filled with resentment.

It was just that, hindered by his mother being by his side, Qin Yiyan found it difficult to show it.

He lowered his eyes and said to Liu Xin'ai, "Go back to your room and rest for a while."

Liu Xin'ai couldn't have asked for more.

But after standing up, she heard Qin Yiyan say, "I will take you back."

"No need," Liu Xin'ai said, then feeling that such a refusal was a bit abrupt, she found an excuse: "Fei'er is unhappy, go and coax her."

Liu Xin'ai's behavior seemed magnanimous.

But Qin Yiyan knew...

She was afraid of him pestering her!

Chi Rong also felt there was a problem with this arrangement and was about to correct it.

As a result, Qin Yiyan said as if in a fit of pique, "Fine, then as you wish!"

Qin Yiyan stepped toward Bai Yufei.

As soon as Bai Yufei saw Qin Yiyan, the resentment on her little face diminished by a few points.

After speaking two sentences with Qin Yiyan, her complexion turned completely from cloudy to sunny.

Chi Rong felt...

This was not quite right.

But to say who was wrong...

No one had committed a fault.

This left Chi Rong feeling very conflicted.

However, upon discovering that Liu Xin'ai was going back to her room, Chi Rong took the initiative to accompany her.

Liu Xin'ai could feel Chi Rong's thoughtfulness.

She smiled at Chi Rong and said, "Thank you."

In this home, the only person Liu Xin'ai was reluctant to part with was Chi Rong.

She was very kind, and she was impartial.

Just...

Why would such a kind person have a son as paranoid as Qin Yiyan and a daughter as spoiled as Bai Yufei?

Liu Xin'ai sighed for Chi Rong.

Chi Rong smiled and said, "What are you thanking me for? You are

my daughter-in-law, and also my daughter; it is only natural for me to take care of you."

"How can there be anything 'natural' about it? It all depends on whether one puts their heart into it. I can feel your sincerity."