Chapter 1229: Where Exactly Did Things Go Wrong?

This result made Bai Yufei look smug.

However...

At the thought of the cold expression on Qin Yiyan's face, Bai Yufei could no longer smile.

Moreover, she felt a chill in her body.

She didn't even dare to imagine if Qin Yiyan were to stare at her with that kind of look...

Whether her legs would go weak and she would kneel on the ground!

And also, Liu Xin'ai...

How exactly did she offend Qin Yiyan?

Bai Yufei's current mood was a mix of fear and curiosity.

After hesitating for a moment, she finally decided to muster up the courage to go and ask Qin Yiyan.

Sitting in the study, Qin Yiyan had a gloomy expression.

Suddenly, there was a knock at the door.

This made him knit his brows, and he looked up, ready to bark at the person to get lost.

But upon discovering that the person who entered was Bai Yufei, Qin Yiyan restrained his temper.

He then asked in a cold voice, "What is it?"

Before Bai Yufei even spoke, her eyes turned red.

Then she lowered her gaze and asked with a choked voice, "Brother, why do you look so angry? Could it be because... I let Sister-in-law come back alone? But I didn't mean to; I thought Sister-in-law was still inside participating in the lucky draw!"

As Bai Yufei spoke, tears fell down.

That appearance was truly pitiful enough to stir one's heart.

But Qin Yiyan did not speak immediately.

Instead, he looked at Bai Yufei carefully.

Bai Yufei felt a chill down her spine from being stared at with such a gaze.

She wiped away her tear stains and called out cautiously, "Brother?"

Qin Yiyan wanted to find some clues from Bai Yufei's expression.

To see if she knew about Liu Xin'ai's plan to run away.

And through observation, he could tell...

Bai Yufei was unaware.

This made Qin Yiyan's expression soften.

He withdrew his gaze and instructed, "This is a matter between me and Liu Xin'ai; it has nothing to do with you, so don't go prying. Also, don't tell Mother about the affairs at home."

Bai Yufei nodded obediently and promised, "I know, don't worry, Brother."

After saying this, Bai Yufei seemed to have thought of something, and said with a troubled face, "But the problem is, didn't we say last time that Mother should come? I've already told Mother, and who knows, any day now, Mother might..."

"I know, but drag it out for as long as you can."

This request happened to suit Bai Yufei's wishes, so she nodded gently.

"Alright, go out first and let me have some quiet for a while."

"Understood, Brother, please take care of your health."

Qin Yiyan did not speak, but simply waved his hand outward, signaling that Bai Yufei did not need to say more.

Bai Yufei left obediently.

But once she reached the door, the obedience on her face was replaced by smugness.

She still didn't know what had happened between Liu Xin'ai and Qin Yiyan.

However...

Qin Yiyan was clearly unwilling to forgive Liu Xin'ai!

It was very likely that Liu Xin'ai had completely lost her chance to turn things around!!

Bai Yufei felt that happiness had come too suddenly.

She was still hoping in her heart that Liu Xin'ai would get lost soon!

Waking up from her nap, Jiang Baobao sat up while yawning.

And as she got up, she discovered a servant standing by the bed.

Jiang Baobao asked suspiciously, "Why are you standing here?"

"Mr. Jiang said he has an urgent matter to find you for, and hopes you will tell him immediately after you wake up."

Mr. Jiang?

Jiang Baobao reacted for a moment before asking, "My uncle?"

"Exactly."

"Then I'll give my uncle a call and ask him what's going on while I'm at it."

The servant stopped Jiang Baobao and said, "Mr. Jiang is right downstairs."

What, he's already downstairs?

Just how urgent could this matter be!

Jiang Baobao didn't delay any further; she walked out of the room and went to the living room.

Jiang Chenghao was pacing back and forth in the living room anxiously at that moment.

Looking at how anxious he was, if it weren't out of consideration for Jiang Baobao, he might have rushed into the room to shake her awake.

"Uncle?"

Hearing Jiang Baobao's voice suddenly, Jiang Chenghao stopped in his tracks abruptly.

He rushed two or three more steps to stand before Jiang Baobao and asked anxiously, "Has Xin'ai contacted you since she went abroad?"

Jiang Baobao had wondered what Jiang Chenghao was so anxious about.

So it was for this!

Thinking she had discovered the truth, Jiang Baobao smiled, then nodded and said, "She sent a message; she said she changed her number and has settled down."

"But I didn't find her in the apartment we arranged for her beforehand!"

This result left Jiang Baobao stunned.

A second later, she asked, "You... went abroad to look for her?"

"Yes, I was afraid Xin'ai wouldn't take good care of herself, so I followed her secretly. Who would have thought that I was only one flight later than her, yet I couldn't find her!"

Thinking of something, Jiang Chenghao hurriedly said, "Don't you have Xin'ai's new number? Call it and ask."

Jiang Baobao hurriedly took out her phone and dialed the number.

Only...

The phone was powered off.

Jiang Baobao's palms felt a little cold.

Her heart... was also a little chaotic.

But she couldn't be chaotic now; she had to find Liu Xin'ai's whereabouts quickly!

Jiang Baobao took a deep breath, then immediately called the airline staff.

The result revealed...

"Xin'ai... never boarded the plane at all!"

Jiang Chenghao looked shocked.

Afterwards, he shook his head and muttered, "That's not right. Xu Xiaoxiao and I watched Xin'ai go through security with our own eyes. How could she... not have boarded?"

"It can only mean that after she parted ways with you, she left the airport alone!"

"But this... why would she!"

Jiang Baobao didn't understand either.

But she suddenly remembered something and muttered, "Logically speaking, with something as big as Xin'ai going missing, Qin Yiyan should be going crazy! But a day has passed, and there hasn't been a single movement from his side..."

That's right, this is indeed not Qin Yiyan's style!

Jiang Chenghao thought for a moment and had to make an assumption: "Qin Yiyan knows about Xin'ai's situation, and it is highly likely that Xin'ai is in his hands!!"

This assumption...

Made Jiang Baobao raise her hand to press her temple; she felt a headache coming on.

She didn't understand; everything had been going so smoothly, so how could this situation arise?

Just at this moment, Jiang Chenghao lifted his legs and walked toward the front door.

Jiang Baobao immediately blocked him and asked, "What are you doing?"

"Of course, I'm going to find Qin Yiyan!"

"Oh, I understand how you feel, but if you go, you'll only end up arguing with each other; it won't solve the problem!"

"Then I can't just do nothing!!"

"Who said I'm doing nothing... I'll go to the Qin Family and take a look!"

Jiang Chenghao shook his head and refused, "How can I let you run around while you're heavily pregnant? Let me go!"

"Me running around a bit doesn't matter, but you acting on impulse is what makes me uneasy. Alright, it's settled; wait for my news."

To prevent Jiang Chenghao from disobeying, Jiang Baobao made him stay at home and instructed the servants to keep an eye on him.

This arrangement of hers left Jiang Chenghao feeling very helpless: "Baobao..."

"I know your feelings for Xin'ai, and I know you must be anxious and unable to bear it right now, but please understand, little uncle, that a small impatience can spoil a great plan."

Looking at Jiang Baobao's worried expression, Jiang Chenghao... ultimately could not bear to make her worry.