Chapter 1204: We Can Also Spend a Lifetime Together

Qin Yiyan sent people to look for Sister Chen.

But it was as if Sister Chen had vanished into thin air; the people Qin Yiyan sent out gained nothing.

A mere maid could not possibly have such ability.

Unless...

Someone on the outside was helping her!

With this hypothesis, Qin Yiyan's temper suddenly became irritable.

He even suspected that the people around him were involved in this matter.

But Qin Yiyan did not confront anyone.

Because that would lead to conflict and would also make Chi Rong even more unhappy.

Right now, nothing was more important than stabilizing his mother's mood.

At the mere thought of his mother...

Qin Yiyan could not help but knit his brows.

He called for the housekeeper and asked, "How is my mother doing today?"

"The same as usual," the housekeeper replied, then added, "Madam is currently keeping her company."

Qin Yiyan nodded slightly and let the housekeeper leave.

After learning the truth that day, Chi Rong had wanted to rest for a bit and then leave.

But her blood pressure was fluctuating, requiring her to stay in bed and recuperate, so under Qin Yiyan's firm insistence, Chi Rong stayed for the time being.

On a daily basis, it was Liu Xin'ai who went to help measure her blood pressure and supervise Chi Rong in taking her medicine.

Qin Yiyan thought for a moment, then went to his mother's bedroom.

At this moment, Liu Xin'ai had just finished measuring Chi Rong's blood pressure.

As she packed up her things, she said, "Your blood pressure is still a little high; after you eat, just rest for a while."

"Mm, alright."

"The weather is nice today; after you wake up from your nap, you can go for a stroll in the garden."

"We'll see after I wake up."

As Chi Rong said this, she lay down under the quilt.

Liu Xin'ai helped tuck the quilt in for Chi Rong, feeling... that all the luster had faded from Chi Rong's face.

Thinking of the reason why Chi Rong had become like this, Liu Xin'ai felt very self-reproachful.

She sighed softly, her brows

filled with sorrow.

Seeing this, Chi Rong said, "You should go rest too; at this stage, you need care more than I do, and you should worry less."

"There's nothing I need care for; I just really want to sleep."

"Then sleep more and nourish your body."

"But if I sleep too much, my brain will turn to mush, and I'll become a fool."

This was Liu Xin'ai's honest thought.

Just the day before yesterday, she had intended to take a nap.

As a result, she slept for five hours before waking up, feeling completely dazed, and it took a long time for her to recover.

Liu Xin'ai did not like that feeling.

Yet Chi Rong was amused by her lingering fear.

Immediately, she slowly withdrew her smile and asked Liu Xin'ai a question: "What exactly are your thoughts... regarding Yiyan?"

Liu Xin'ai's eyes flickered.

Lowering her gaze, she said indifferently, "He is my husband."

"And then?"

"He is also the father of my child."

"Then he... is not the person you love?"

At this moment, someone was standing at the doorway.

Qin Yiyan knew full well that Liu Xin'ai would not say the answer he wanted.

Yet he still could not help but feel a sense of expectation.

And he waited in silence.

A moment later, Liu Xin'ai said apologetically to Chi Rong, "I don't want to lie to you."

This one sentence from her left both the mother and son, inside and outside the door, disappointed.

Chi Rong sighed softly and said again, "I didn't mean to force you; I was just chatting with you simply. Actually, without love... a married couple can still spend a lifetime together."

Chi Rong's words made Liu Xin'ai feel it was inconceivable.

She looked up at Chi Rong.

Only to discover that a faint sorrow had suddenly emerged in the depths of her eyes.

The next instant, Chi Rong closed her eyes and said with a hint of exhaustion, "I'm going to rest now."

Liu Xin'ai did not continue the conversation; she packed up her things,

then stood up and walked carefully toward the door.

Just as she walked out, she discovered...

Xiao'an was walking over.

But Xiao'an was looking left and right, as if searching for something.

Liu Xin'ai then asked, "What did you lose?"

"Nothing, I just... thought I saw Sir standing near here."

Liu Xin'ai frowned slightly.

But in the end, she said nothing.

Xiao'an helped Liu Xin'ai take the blood pressure monitor, supported her arm, and asked, "Are you going back to the bedroom now?"

"Mm."

Seeing Xiao'an supporting her so cautiously, Liu Xin'ai said, "My injuries are almost healed, there's no need to be so careful."

"I still have to be careful. I heard that when the baby is in the early months, a pregnant woman cannot run or jump, and definitely cannot fall!"

Listening to Xiao'an's nagging, a faint smile appeared on Liu Xin'ai's face, and she asked, "Who did you hear all this from?"

"Sister Chen, of course."

Xiao'an and Sister Chen had a good relationship, and previously, Sister Chen had also looked after Xiao'an very well.

But now...

Liu Xin'ai tilted her head slightly and asked, "Still no news of her?"

A look of worry hung on Xiao'an's face, and then she shook her head and said, "I only know that something came up at her home, and she left in a great hurry."

Everyone in the villa knew that Qin Yiyan had been looking for Sister Chen recently.

But they did not know the reason.

Liu Xin'ai...

Could probably guess a little.

And she had a premonition that once Sister Chen was found, it would likely stir up trouble again...

Liu Xin'ai suddenly felt a tightness in her chest, so she did not continue thinking about it.

Not long after the two of them left, Bai Yufei walked to the door of Chi Rong's room carrying a cup.

She pushed the door open gently, her movements as light as a cat.

At this time, Chi Rong was not yet asleep.

Hearing footsteps, she sat up and looked over.

Bai Yufei met her gaze and immediately revealed a

Tiantian smile: "I brewed rose tea for you myself; it can soothe the nerves. You should drink it while it's hot."

"You have a heart."

Chi Rong really wanted to rest.

But since her daughter had come personally to bring her something, Chi Rong could not ignore it, so she took a sip.

This tea felt... a bit astringent.

Considering this was her daughter's intention, Chi Rong still said, "It's very delicious."

Upon hearing this, Bai Yufei began to talk about how much effort she had spent to brew the tea.

But something brewed with such painstaking effort...

It was likely that Bai Yufei herself had never even tasted it.

Otherwise, she wouldn't be praising herself without batting an eye.

After chatting for a short while, Bai Yufei changed the subject and said, "Dad was just asking about your condition on the phone earlier; he wants to come and see you."

Chi Rong didn't even think about it before saying, "Don't let him come. If he comes, he'll only add to the chaos."

"Dad is also worried about you."

"Having your sister-in-law here to keep me company is enough."

These words made Bai Yufei feel uncomfortable inside.

Pouting her red lips, she muttered, "Don't I keep you company too? I even specially brewed flower tea for you."

"Mm, you also have a heart."

Bai Yufei could feel that when her mother evaluated her, her attitude was reluctant.

This made the strong-willed Bai Yufei feel displeased.

But she hadn't come just to receive praise.

Her eyes darted, and Bai Yufei said pointedly, "Sigh, I envy sister-in-law so much for knowing how to do so many things and being able to stay by your side to take care of you. Unlike me, I can only brew some useless things."

Worried that Bai Yufei was overthinking, Chi Rong hurriedly said, "How could it be useless? Look, didn't I enjoy drinking it?"

"But in Mom's heart, you must still think sister-in-law is more capable, especially since sister-in-law is pregnant now, she's the treasure of the whole family. But..."

Bai Yufei delib-

erately paused her tone, wanting to arouse Chi Rong's curiosity.