Chapter 1238: Disappointed in Myself

This explanation...

Sounds reasonable.

Jiang Baobao hesitated for a moment, then continued to ask: "Did you actually win or not?"

"It counts as a draw; in the end, we were both exhausted and collapsed on the ground."

"Qin Yiyan deserved to be beaten! But Uncle, you..."

"I'm fine too, it doesn't hurt much."

With those bruises and welts, how could it possibly not hurt!

Jiang Baobao sighed and advised: "You can't be this impulsive again next time, otherwise we'll just be causing trouble for Xin'ai."

Jiang Chenghao did not quite agree with Jiang Baobao's words.

He lowered his head and said gloomily: "I admit I was impulsive, but doing this was also to warn Qin Yiyan and make him restrain himself a little."

Qin Yiyan...

How could he possibly restrain himself because of this!?

Jiang Baobao shook her head repeatedly as she listened.

She even blurted out: "Uncle, you are muddled!"

Jiang Baobao's assessment caught Jiang Chenghao off guard.

Then he asked: "Where am I muddled?"

"Angering Qin Yiyan is extremely irrational! Think about it, if Qin Yiyan is unhappy, can Xin'ai have an easy time!?"

Jiang Chenghao really hadn't connected these two things together.

Now, lowering his eyes to think...

Jiang Chenghao immediately stared at Jiang Baobao.

And sternly questioned: "What do you mean, he would dare to take his anger out on Xin'ai!?"

His gaze suddenly became sharp.

It was as if he could rush out at any moment to have another fierce fight with Qin Yiyan!

And with him like this, how could Jiang Baobao tell the truth?

She could only say tactfully: "I was just making an assumption."

Such tact had no effect at all.

Jiang Chenghao slowly clenched his fists.

He even wanted to...

Jiang Chenghao's expression became increasingly dangerous and increasingly frantic.

It made Jiang Baobao's heart jump with fear!

Moreover, from her uncle's expression,

She understood his intentions.

Frightened, Jiang Baobao immediately said: "If snatching Xin'ai away could solve the problem, then Beijue would have already taken action!"

As she spoke, Jiang Baobao nudged Li Beijue.

Li Beijue hurriedly chimed in: "That's right, don't forget there's still the unknown factor of Liu Qingze."

"Then are we... just going to watch Qin Yiyan do whatever he wants!?"

Jiang Baobao immediately shook her head and said: "I am meeting with Xin'ai tomorrow; let's talk after I return."

Meeting tomorrow?

Jiang Chenghao thought of something, and his lips moved.

But before he could speak, Jiang Baobao said first: "You cannot come with me!"

These words made Jiang Chenghao's lips close again.

His expression was desolate.

Seeing him like this, Jiang Baobao couldn't help but sigh.

Then she gently patted his shoulder and said: "Our feelings are the same; I will definitely do my best."

Jiang Chenghao naturally believed that Jiang Baobao would go all out.

He... was just very disappointed in himself.

Jiang Chenghao's mood became increasingly low.

He supported his forehead with his hand, his face still bearing a bitter look.

Jiang Baobao could feel Jiang Chenghao's pain and repression.

Keeping it from her uncle in the beginning was precisely because she was worried about today's events happening.

As a result...

Jiang Baobao sighed, then had a servant bring a medicine kit to treat the wounds on Jiang Chenghao's face.

The wounds looked ghastly, and treating them would surely be very painful.

But Jiang Chenghao didn't make a sound.

It was as if the wounds were not on his own body.

Jiang Baobao could not be that calm.

She stared at those wounds and cursed Qin Yiyan fiercely in her heart!

However, the next day, after meeting with Qin Yiyan...

Jiang Baobao let out a ruthless sneer!

She saw that Qin Yiyan's face was also bruised and battered.

And the severity is no less than Jiang Chenghao's!

Looking at the constantly smiling Jiang Baobao, Qin Yiyan remained expressionless.

Not until Jiang Baobao could no longer smile did he coldly question: "Is this very funny? Could it be that your uncle didn't get injured?"

"He did, but not as badly as you, and under careful care, he's much better today, unlike you... even after applying medicine, I don't see any improvement!"

Jiang Baobao's behavior was somewhat childish.

The way she attacked people was especially like a child.

This made Qin Yiyan frown!

But before he could retort, Li Beijue gave a light cough.

This sound made Qin Yiyan calm down.

He did not continue to bicker with Jiang Baobao over trifles.

Taking a deep breath, Qin Yiyan said with a composed face: "I will take Mrs. Li to the bedroom; Xin'ai is likely waiting anxiously."

Jiang Baobao was also impatient!

She held Li Beijue's hand tightly and stepped onto the stairs.

But at the bedroom door, Li Beijue blocked Qin Yiyan.

He asked with a smile: "I'm a bit thirsty, I wonder if Mr. Qin could spare a cup of tea?"

"I'll have the servant prepare it."

"Many thanks. Since Xin'ai and the others are chatting in the bedroom, why don't we go have some tea and chat about the recent 'misunderstandings'?"

What misunderstandings? Li Beijue was clearly setting someone up!

But Qin Yiyan, who understood everything, did not expose him; instead, he turned around with a smile and led the way.

Jiang Baobao looked back.

She saw the two people who were fighting to the death just a moment ago, now walking and talking.

The atmosphere was very harmonious.

This made Jiang Baobao have to admire the two men's psychological fortitude!

The next instant, Jiang Baobao knocked on the door gently.

Then she pushed the door open and walked in.

"Xin'ai!"

At this moment, Liu Xin'ai was sitting on the bed.

The iron chains had already been removed.

Hearing her good

friend's voice, she looked up.

She saw Jiang Baobao walking over with quickened steps!

Seeing this, Liu Xin'ai hurriedly urged: "Slow down, watch your belly."

Jiang Baobao acted as if she hadn't heard.

She sat down and hugged Liu Xin'ai, choking with sobs: "You've suffered these past few days!"

Liu Xin'ai... had truly suffered many grievances and hardships.

But she didn't say anything, just patted Jiang Baobao's shoulder and smiled: "We aren't parting forever, why be so sad?"

Jiang Baobao also felt her emotions were overly agitated.

She sniffled, then asked: "How did Qin Yiyan bully you?"

"He took care of me with good food and drink every day, he didn't bully me."

No bullying?

With Qin Yiyan's personality, how could he not do something to Liu Xin'ai!?

Jiang Baobao didn't believe it anyway!

She stared fixedly at Liu Xin'ai, cheering her on: "Don't be discouraged, things haven't reached the end yet, it's hard to say who will have the last laugh!"

Jiang Baobao still held hope for the future.

But Liu Xin'ai's heart was very pessimistic.

And she especially wanted to tell Jiang Baobao about Liu Qingze attending the Finance study group.

But...

She was afraid that if the news leaked, Qin Yiyan would feel unsafe and transfer Liu Qingze to another place.

If that happened, Liu Xin'ai would lose news of her younger brother again.

Therefore...

Liu Xin'ai could only suppress the words on the tip of her tongue and turned to talk about something else: "Don't target Qin Yiyan because of me, it's useless."

Jiang Baobao didn't think so.

She leaned forward, her eyes sparkling: "If it were really useless, why would Qin Yiyan let me come see you?"

"But there is a price for this."

These words...

... made Jiang Baobao feel there was an inside story.