Chapter 1180: Why Throw Yourself Into Someone's Arms

Chi Rong admits that the child, Liu Xin'ai, is excellent in every respect.

Except...

Her personality is a bit cold.

Even when interacting with her on a daily basis, she is overly polite.

However, at this moment, Liu Xin'ai is very emotional.

Chi Rong feels this is a rare opportunity, so she says while walking: "Yiyan also cares about you, but he is not good at expressing it and only knows how to prove it with practical actions."

When Chi Rong says this, she is sincere and speaks from the bottom of her heart.

She feels there is no element of exaggeration.

But Liu Xin'ai sneers inwardly.

She thinks to herself that Qin Yiyan indeed takes practical actions.

However, he uses practical actions to... hurt her!

Chi Rong is unaware of Liu Xin'ai's silent criticism.

Passing through the living room, she calls over a servant and gives instructions: "Have the kitchen prepare lingzhi, longan, goji berries, carrots, and chicken legs."

"Are you planning to make lingzhi and longan chicken soup?"

"Yes."

"Then I will have the kitchen stew it directly."

"No need, I will cook it myself in a moment."

After finishing, Chi Rong says to Liu Xin'ai: "Go back to your room to rest; once it's brewed, I'll have someone send it to you."

Liu Xin'ai did not expect Chi Rong to be brewing soup for her, so she says hurriedly: "You don't need to go to the trouble."

"It's no trouble; this soup isn't hard to make, and it tastes good. It's very nourishing for women to drink. If you like it, when I'm not around in the future, just let the servants make it for you."

Chi Rong chatters on.

Liu Xin'ai, however, feels a warmth in her heart.

It is a pity...

This is likely the last time she will experience this.

Liu Xin'ai purses her lips and says nothing.

She just returns to her room in silence.

The smell of barbecue is no longer in the room, and Liu Xin'ai's discomfort has also disappeared.

Lying on the bed, she begins to let her thoughts wander.

Then, she gradually becomes sleepy.

But before falling asleep...

Liu Xin'ai has a dream.

And it is an unpleasant dream at that.

In the dream, Liu Xin'ai is looking for an exit.

But no matter how she looks, she cannot find it.

She can only run around blindly like a headless fly.

When she finally sees the exit, she also sees... Qin Yiyan!

Damn it, why do I have to see him even in my dreams!?

Liu Xin'ai feels it is bad luck.

She reaches out, intending to wave away that phantom.

But the "phantom" not only fails to dissipate, it even lets out a sound.

Then comes an angry accusation: "Liu Xin'ai, how can you be so restless even while sleeping!"

Liu Xin'ai's eyelids twitch.

Then she opens her eyes...

And sees Qin Yiyan's face!

Liu Xin'ai's eyes widen, as if she has been frightened.

Seeing her like this, Qin Yiyan does not dwell on her accidental strike from just now, but asks: "Had another nightmare?"

"... Yes."

"Since it's a dream, there's no need to take it seriously." Qin Yiyan is not very good at comforting others, and he says this in a stiff voice.

Because it is too stiff, Liu Xin'ai does not even hear the comfort in his words.

But she discovers...

The sky outside the window has turned dark!

Has she actually slept for that long!?

Liu Xin'ai is stunned.

Qin Yiyan does not miss the change in her expression.

He even teases: "You certainly know how to slack off, sleeping all the way until now."

"I wasn't slacking off, I was genuinely tired."

"Forget it, you've been using tiredness as an excuse lately; do you think I'd believe that?"

Liu Xin'ai does not need Qin Yiyan to believe her.

It is enough that she herself knows what is going on.

But come to think of it... her state today is really strange.

Even though she slept for a long time, she hasn't been able to completely shake off the feeling of exhaustion.

She even wants to shrink back into the quilt and continue sleeping.

But Liu Xin'ai cannot.

Because Qin Yiyan's parents are still

here!

Liu Xin'ai raised her eyes to look at Qin Yiyan and asked, "Will your parents... think I was neglectful of them?"

"Rest assured, they won't. Your acting was so good that they all believe you weren't feeling well."

Qin Yiyan's slightly mocking words made Liu Xin'ai knit her brows.

She even said, "I wasn't acting, I really was..."

Liu Xin'ai had wanted to explain a little.

But if she said it, would Qin Yiyan believe her?

He would likely just continue to mock her!

Since that is the case, why waste breath explaining.

Let him think whatever he wants to think!

Liu Xin'ai lowered her eyes, closed her lips, and said nothing.

But Qin Yiyan was still waiting for Liu Xin'ai's unfinished explanation!

Discovering that this woman had only said half, Qin Yiyan even urged, "Really what?"

"It's nothing."

The perfunctory reply made Qin Yiyan narrow his eyes.

His original expectation had also turned into disappointment!

He even accused her, saying, "You are always like this, bottling everything up inside! We are husband and wife, can't you just speak your feelings out?"

It wasn't as if Liu Xin'ai hadn't said them before.

When he forced her, she was in great pain and wanted him to stop.

Their marriage was very unhappy; Liu Xin'ai wanted a divorce, but he refused that too.

Qin Yiyan caused her father's wrongful death; Liu Xin'ai had been waiting for his apology, but what was the result?

So...

What is the use of speaking it out!?

It would only be rubbing salt into her own wounds!

Qin Yiyan, however, would change nothing at all!!

Liu Xin'ai made up her mind to remain silent to the end.

Qin Yiyan, meanwhile, gradually darkened his face.

Just as he was about to lose his temper, someone knocked on the door.

And requested, "The soup is ready, should I bring it in for Madam now?"

"Mm!"

The servant pushed the door open.

Instantly, a rich, fragrant scent drifted in.

The servant placed a porcelain

jar on the table and added, "There is also a piece of express mail for Madam."

"Bring it over."

"Yes."

The servant acknowledged the order and handed over a black document bag.

The logo on that bag...

made Liu Xin'ai turn pale with shock!

That logo belonged exclusively to a research institution, the very one Liu Xin'ai had applied to for a project.

The other party had already accepted Liu Xin'ai's invitation and sent her the materials.

And what was currently being gripped by Qin Yiyan were the materials they had sent!

Because the institution's address was abroad, if Qin Yiyan were to look into it deeply...

Liu Xin'ai suddenly felt her hands and feet go cold!

She didn't have time to think further and stepped forward twice, intending to take the document bag!

But because she had just woken up, Liu Xin'ai's legs were still weak.

She hadn't even taken two steps before her body lurched forward!

And in front of her...

was none other than Qin Yiyan!

Qin Yiyan was just planning to ask Liu Xin'ai what was inside the document bag.

But the moment he turned around, he saw Liu Xin'ai pounce over!

And she even happened to dive right into his arms!!

This sudden "embrace" left Qin Yiyan stunned.

But he only froze for a second before very naturally wrapping his arms around Liu Xin'ai's waist.

And teased, "Finally remembered that you are a woman?"

Liu Xin'ai did not quite understand what Qin Yiyan meant by these words.

However, thinking about the posture of the two of them at this moment...

Liu Xin'ai was deeply embarrassed!

And what made her even more embarrassed was...

Qin Yiyan leaned over and moved closer!

Liu Xin'ai immediately turned her head to the side and refused, "I, I don't want to."

Qin Yiyan did not straighten his body; he stared at Liu Xin'ai and asked in a hoarse voice, "Then why are you still seducing me?"

"I am not seducing you!!"

"Not seducing?"

"No!"

"Then how do you explain

you throwing yourself into my arms?"