Chapter 1217: So He Was Trying to Protect Her

However...

Bai Yufei suddenly changed her mind.

She crouched down beside Qin Yiyan.

Then she looked up and said with a sincere expression, "Brother, you can trust me."

Bai Yufei's action took Qin Yiyan by surprise.

Then he said, "I do trust you."

This...

was clearly a lie!

But Bai Yufei did not expose him; instead, she said with a firm gaze, "I hope Brother truly trusts me, rather than treating me like a child, not telling me anything when something happens."

Bai Yufei stared at Qin Yiyan without blinking.

She hoped to use her eyes to let Qin Yiyan know that she longed to stand with him and share his secrets!

But Qin Yiyan thought of something else and muttered, "That's right, you've grown up; you're not a little child anymore."

Qin Yiyan's acknowledgment sparked hope in the depths of Bai Yufei's eyes!

The next second, however, she heard Qin Yiyan say, "If you feel bored staying at home, go back to the company. You should strive for your career during these prime years, instead of being tied down by trivial matters at home."

Qin Yiyan was also considering things for Bai Yufei.

He did not want her to waste her time.

But Bai Yufei did not appreciate it at all!

She said somewhat anxiously, "Brother's business is my business, so how could I be bored? We are family, there's no need to calculate things so clearly. Besides, this is all temporary; I believe... it will get better soon!"

A trace of ruthlessness quietly flashed through Bai Yufei's eyes.

But Qin Yiyan did not notice.

He was thinking about other things instead, muttering unconsciously, "That's right, everything is temporary."

"Then, is there anything I can help with right now?"

Qin Yiyan was silent for a moment.

Then he made a decision: "I plan to bring Mother over to relax."

"Only bring Mother? What about Father?"

"A little later... I'll bring Father over then."

Bai Yufei deliberately put on a confused expression and asked, "Why?"

Qin Yiyan did not explain, only saying earnestly, "Just listen to my arrangements; sooner or later, you will understand."

"But why not tell me now?"

"Because... reality might be a bit cruel, and I don't want you to be affected."

Qin Yiyan had good intentions.

Bai Yufei was stunned for a moment, then tentatively asked, "Brother... is trying to protect me?"

"Of course, you are my sister; I can't bear to let you see the cruel side of things."

Qin Yiyan felt he had said a bit too much and wondered if Bai Yufei would overthink it.

Bai Yufei did indeed think a lot.

But...

the content of her fantasies not only didn't scare her, but instead made her heart ecstatic—

So Brother's concealment was because he wanted to protect her!

And not because he didn't trust her!!

Thinking this, Bai Yufei's mood turned sweet again.

Qin Yiyan did not see the look in Bai Yufei's eyes.

He only felt that Bai Yufei had been silent for a long time.

Her silence made Qin Yiyan a bit worried, so he prepared to say something.

At this moment, Bai Yufei suddenly raised her head and said gently, "Brother has his own considerations for the decisions he makes. I am willing to listen to Brother. You must also take good care of your own health and not let me... or Mom and Dad worry."

"Mm, I will."

"Then you go ahead and get busy; I'll head out now."

Bai Yufei flashed a sweet smile and then walked out of the study.

Qin Yiyan looked at Bai Yufei's back, feeling that this girl had become much more sensible.

If only...

Liu Xin'ai could also be a bit more sensible.

Qin Yiyan knew his thought was just wishful thinking.

But he still couldn't help but feel a sense of expectation.

Only, the next day...

Qin Yiyan discovered that wishful thinking was, in the end, just wishful thinking!

This woman Liu Xin'ai not only hadn't learned to be sensible, but she was actually... a picky eater!

Qin Yiyan discovered this problem while eating breakfast the next day.

This woman would push all the green vegetables to one side.

Then she would eat slowly.

Attempting to dawdle until everyone else had left so she could throw the vegetables away.

But Qin Yiyan had discovered her little trick, and he just sat there, not in any hurry to leave.

In the end, Liu Xin'ai's patience was exhausted.

She frowned and asked Qin Yiyan, "Why haven't you left yet?"

Qin Yiyan said unhurriedly, "My wife hasn't finished her meal, how can I leave?"

"What do you mean? Are you going to monitor what I eat now too!"

Liu Xin'ai's attitude was very impolite, making Qin Yiyan want to frown and reprimand her.

If things continued to develop in this pattern, the reprimand would turn into an argument, and then Qin Yiyan would leave with a dark face, flicking his sleeves.

Then Liu Xin'ai...

Could throw away the greens without any sense of burden!

Qin Yiyan's hypothesis made him raise an eyebrow.

In this instant, he was unexpectedly no longer angry.

Instead, he sat securely and said, "That's right, someone who is a picky eater should be watched!"

Liu Xin'ai had not expected her reverse psychology to fail.

And...

How could Qin Yiyan have discovered she was being a picky eater?

Liu Xin'ai felt stifled.

She truly did not want to eat those greens; they felt bitter and astringent, and she felt like she would vomit after just one bite!

But these feelings did not need to be told to Qin Yiyan at all.

Because he would never stand in Liu Xin'ai's position to consider things; he would only think she was being pretentious.

Liu Xin'ai took a deep breath.

She wanted to endure eating these greens, then stay away from Qin Yiyan to seek some peace before her eyes.

However...

As the greens reached her mouth, Liu Xin'ai suddenly changed her mind.

Her fingers twitched, and she actually knocked the plate onto the floor!

"Crash!"

The plate fell, and the food inside spilled out.

Liu Xin'ai sighed and said, "I really am too careless, what a pity."

Her words made Qin Yiyan smile.

But his smile was not a cold sneer; instead, it seemed...

Helpless.

Qin Yiyan could not be bothered to expose Liu Xin'ai's clumsy acting, only saying, "No need to feel regret, I'll have the kitchen prepare another portion for you."

"But I'm full, let's talk about it at noon."

After Liu Xin'ai finished speaking, she left the dining table in a grand manner.

And the noon she spoke of...

Was entirely just an excuse.

Qin Yiyan would be at the company at noon and would have no time to manage her at all.

If she let the servants watch her...

Liu Xin'ai was bold and assured when Qin Yiyan was present, so one could imagine how this woman would brush them off when he was away.

But...

Qin Yiyan would not give Liu Xin'ai another chance to be a picky eater!

The corners of his mouth curled up slightly; he stood up and prepared to head out to the company.

After a while, Liu Xin'ai in the room heard the sound of a car engine coming from outside the window.

And the sound was getting further and further away.

It seemed that annoying guy had finally left.

This made Liu Xin'ai feel a bit more relaxed.

But soon, melancholy climbed onto her cheeks.

Liu Xin'ai had a premonition that Xu Xiaoxiao and Jiang Baobao definitely had a plan.

That plan could help her regain her freedom!

But...

Qin Yiyan was watching her closely; how was she to know her friends' plan?

Liu Xin'ai sighed.

She wanted to do something, yet felt she had no way to start.

This feeling... was very frustrating.

Xiao'an noticed Liu Xin'ai's mood gradually sinking, so she asked, "Do you feel the room is very stuffy? How about going downstairs to get some fresh air?"