Chapter 1216: He Does Not Trust Her

Xu Xiaoxiao stared fixedly into Qin Yiyan's eyes and continued:

"Your mother is tired. She has been suppressing herself for all these years; it has been truly difficult. Of course, you certainly cannot understand, but please respect her and don't force things to the point where... everything is beyond return!"

Qin Yiyan raised his gaze and asked, word by word: "Beyond return, what?"

Xu Xiaoxiao sneered.

She retorted: "You tell me, for a person, what must be lost for it to be truly beyond return?"

In this instant, Qin Yiyan understood the answer.

That answer made his expression look terrible!

Xu Xiaoxiao had originally wanted to say something more.

But she discovered Bai Yufei in the corner, peeking and prying.

This discovery made Xu Xiaoxiao change her mind, and she only said coldly: "Your emotional indifference doesn't mean others can endure it, and I hope you don't let the same tragedy happen to Xin'ai!"

"No, Xin'ai and my mother are different."

Qin Yiyan was confused for a moment.

But he quickly sobered up.

He was no longer led by the nose by Xu Xiaoxiao.

Instead, he said with a firm tone: "I will be loyal to Liu Xin'ai and will not be moved by any other woman!"

Hearing these words, Bai Yufei in the corner immediately clenched her hands tightly!!

And Xu Xiaoxiao, because of this man's words, shook her head with a sigh: "You are blocking your own path to love, and you still want to drag others down with you!"

"Correct, this is Liu Xin'ai's fate. No matter how flowery your words are, I will not let go of Liu Xin'ai!"

Qin Yiyan's tone was firm.

And his words made Xu Xiaoxiao laugh with anger!

But she didn't say anything else.

Because saying more was useless!

However...

Let's just wait and see who will have the last laugh!

Xu Xiaoxiao's gaze darkened, and she stepped out of the Qin Family Villa.

As for Qin Yiyan, he stood at the main entrance, calmed down for a while, and then returned to the bedroom.

He wanted to give Liu Xin'ai a few warnings to make her behave.

But after entering the bedroom, he discovered...

This woman had actually already fallen asleep!

He looked at the sleeping Liu Xin'ai on the bed and suddenly felt a bit envious of her.

Sleeping so much every day, her worries must be much fewer.

Just as Qin Yiyan was sighing inwardly, Liu Xin'ai on the bed frowned.

It seemed she was still talking in her sleep.

Qin Yiyan was curious.

He leaned over to listen—

"Qin Yiyan... go away..."

What?

This woman was still thinking about driving him away in her dreams!?

Qin Yiyan was very angry upon hearing this and reached out to pinch Liu Xin'ai's cheek!

Because of this action of his, Liu Xin'ai's brows furrowed even tighter.

Seeing that she looked very uncomfortable, Qin Yiyan immediately let go.

Fortunately, Liu Xin'ai did not wake up; her brows soon smoothed out, and she continued to sleep soundly.

Qin Yiyan, however, felt that he was...

Truly bored!

He shook his head, turned to leave the bedroom, and went to the study.

Qin Yiyan came and left, never discovering that in the corner...

There was a pair of eyes staring at her!

Bai Yufei's palms were clenched tightly.

Her body was also trembling!

In her mind, she was repeatedly replaying the words Qin Yiyan had just said...

Those words were as if someone had carved them into her heart with a knife.

Making her tremble with pain!

Thinking again of that woman in the bedroom...

She wished she could rush in right now and kill that bitch!!

Just as Bai Yufei found it increasingly difficult to control her impulses, she noticed a servant passing by.

That person was holding a tray with a porcelain jar on it.

Her eyes darted around, and Bai Yufei walked over and asked: "Who is this for?"

The servant did not expect anyone to be over here and was startled.

Fortunately, she held it steadily, so the contents did not spill out.

Steadying her nerves, the servant lowered her head slightly and replied: "This nourishing soup is for the master."

It's for Qin Yiyan, isn't it...

If only it were for Liu Xin'ai.

Then Bai Yufei would have the chance to go to the bedroom, and then...

And then what could she do, really kill Liu Xin'ai?

Bai Yufei closed her eyes, letting her reason return.

Once she was calm enough, she opened her eyes and reached out to take the tray.

The servant looked puzzled.

Bai Yufei used an authoritative tone and said, "I'll just take it to my brother; you go busy yourself with other things."

"Yes."

The servant left.

Bai Yufei lowered her gaze and walked toward the study step by step.

Although she had calmed down, Bai Yufei still minded what Qin Yiyan had said.

He said he would not fall in love with anyone else...

Then wouldn't all her efforts be in vain?!

Bai Yufei felt so unwilling!

She bit her lip tightly.

But...

Bai Yufei had a change of thought; Qin Yiyan only said he would be loyal to Liu Xin'ai, but he never mentioned that he loved her.

This meant...

Qin Yiyan had no love for Liu Xin'ai?

As long as his heart wasn't moved, then...

She still had a chance!!!

This thought made the light return to Bai Yufei's eyes.

When she knocked open the study door, a sweet smile appeared on her face again: "Brother, don't work hard all the time; you should rest for a while."

As she spoke, Bai Yufei placed the nourishing soup by Qin Yiyan's hand, signaling him to eat a little first.

Qin Yiyan had not come to the study with the intention of working, but rather to settle his emotions.

Now, hearing Bai Yufei say this, he explained somewhat uncomfortably, "I only just sat down; it's not hard work."

"But you have so many things on your mind, and you have to attend to everything; that is very hard work. This nourishing soup is still hot, drink it quickly."

Under Bai Yufei's urging, Qin Yiyan had no choice but to take a sip.

And Bai Yufei asked casually, "How did the chat between sister-in-law and Xu Xiaoxiao go?"

Her voice still carried concern.

But Qin Yiyan's movements paused for a moment.

Then, he said calmly, "Your sister-in-law and her friend chatted very happily."

That was not what Bai Yufei cared about!

She would not allow Qin Yiyan to dodge the topic, so she asked directly, "Didn't brother say before that you wanted to ask Xu Xiaoxiao about Mother's situation? Did you find out anything?"

Bai Yufei's persistent questioning made Qin Yiyan sigh softly.

It seemed this topic could not be avoided.

Since it was unavoidable, Qin Yiyan simply said in short: "Xu Xiaoxiao said she only chatted briefly with Mother; as for the inside story... she doesn't know much either."

When Liu Xin'ai and Xu Xiaoxiao were being monitored, Bai Yufei was not nearby.

So Qin Yiyan assumed Bai Yufei knew nothing.

But...

Bai Yufei had been hiding in the corner and heard fragments of the conversation between Qin Yiyan and Xu Xiaoxiao!

Even if it was just fragments, the amount of information was significant.

And looking at the expression on Qin Yiyan's face while talking to Xu Xiaoxiao, it was clear he knew everything!

As a result...

Brother actually didn't tell her!?

This clearly meant he didn't trust her!!

Bai Yufei felt very hurt.

Her mood, which had just been soaring, plummeted to the bottom.

But she couldn't bear to blame Qin Yiyan.

She only wanted to push all the problems onto Liu Xin'ai!

She even wanted to find excuses to splash dirty water on Liu Xin'ai and smear her image in Qin Yiyan's heart!