Chapter 1239: The More You Resist, The More You Lose

Jiang Baobao's eyebrows immediately knit together, and she hurriedly asked, "What price? Did Qin Yiyan do something to you?!"

Liu Xin'ai realized she had accidentally said something she shouldn't have, and she hurriedly lowered her eyes.

She then found an excuse: "It's just... he wants me to persuade you not to let Li Beijue keep pulling little stunts to target him. Look, you are clearly helping me, yet I turn around and urge you to give up... This is very shameful."

When Liu Xin'ai spoke, she did not look into Jiang Baobao's eyes.

She also did not know how much she believed.

In any case, Jiang Baobao did not press for more.

She just huffed: "I think Beijue was still showing mercy; he should have directly suppressed him so he would never have a chance to fight back again!"

Of course, this was just angry talk.

Jiang Baobao would not, for the sake of venting, instruct Li Beijue to do anything that would harm the family's interests.

As for Liu Xin'ai...

She stared at Jiang Baobao, wanting to speak but stopping herself.

Jiang Baobao noticed her gaze.

But she mistakenly thought Liu Xin'ai was worried about Liu Qingze.

She then comforted her: "Although we haven't been able to find your brother yet, we will not give up!"

"I meant... don't say too much, beware that walls have ears."

Qin Yiyan had said before that he would follow along when Jiang Baobao came.

But he did not stay.

It was evident he must have had other preparations.

Liu Xin'ai did not want Jiang Baobao to speak her mind without any defenses, so she gave a cautious warning.

And her warning made Jiang Baobao very furious!

It seems this house is not just a cage!

It is a cage filled with surveillance!!

Living in such an environment is very easy to drive someone crazy!!!

The more Jiang Baobao thought about it, the angrier she became, and finally, she couldn't help but say hatefully: "That Qin Yiyan is really not a human being!!"

After hearing this, Liu Xin'ai smiled lightly.

She felt this sentence was right; she thought the same way.

Liu Xin'ai's mood was not bad at this moment.

But as Jiang Baobao looked at her nearly transparent smile, her heart felt sour.

Although she felt distressed, Jiang Baobao did not want to spend all her precious time being sad.

So she held Liu Xin'ai's hand, preparing to cheer each other up.

But with just this hold... Jiang Baobao discovered there were bruises on Liu Xin'ai's wrist!!!

Jiang Baobao stared fixedly and hurriedly asked: "What is this..."

Liu Xin'ai hurriedly pulled back her hand and said: "I... have had some allergies lately, my wrist was itchy, so I scratched it into this state."

Allergies?

Jiang Baobao is not a Doctor, but she also knows that allergies do not look like this.

And those marks...

They look more like they were left by friction.

Jiang Baobao wanted to find the answer, so she looked around.

Liu Xin'ai was very worried that her friend would discover clues, so she hurriedly said: "Let's get back to the point; in the future, don't target Qin Yiyan anymore, okay?"

"But he is having bad luck, aren't you relieved?"

Liu Xin'ai shook her head lightly and said: "If he is unhappy, I will also have bad luck."

"That bastard... he really is abusing you!!"

Seeing that Jiang Baobao misunderstood her meaning, Liu Xin'ai hurriedly said: "No, he didn't hurt me, it's just... he used my brother to threaten me. I know Qingze is doing quite well right now, and I... don't want to take any more risks."

Jiang Baobao blinked her eyes.

Then she grasped the main point and asked: "You and Liu Qingze met?"

"Not at all, it was Qin Yiyan and Qingze on a video call, and I watched from the side."

A video call?

Thinking of the little stunts they had pulled before, Jiang Baobao made an assumption: "Could it be that Qin Yiyan found someone to pretend to be Liu Qingze?"

"No, I dare to be certain that it was indeed my brother, and his condition was very good, which is... different from what I thought before."

Liu Xin'ai spoke very tactfully.

But her mood was very complicated.

She hoped her good friend could help find her brother and take Liu Qingze to completely break free from Qin Yiyan.

But on the other hand, she also knew this was very difficult.

Not to mention that Qin Yiyan is deep-thinking and ruthless, just look at Liu Qingze; his family business is all here, where could he hide?

Even if he were found this time, I fear that in the future, he would still become a bargaining chip in Qin Yiyan's hands.

Thinking this way, the light suddenly faded from Liu Xin'ai's eyes.

And she felt so tired; with a bleak smile, she murmured: "Baobao, I feel... I cannot fight Qin Yiyan; every time I struggle, it instead makes me lose even more..."

Liu Xin'ai's words made Jiang Baobao feel heartbroken and self-reproachful.

She sighed softly, and then opened her mouth to murmur: "I'm sorry, it was our arrangement that had a loophole, and we failed to help you."

"No, you have already helped me a lot; if it weren't for you, I would still be dreaming unrealistic dreams."

"Xin'ai..."

Liu Xin'ai smiled and patted Jiang Baobao's hand, saying first: "Promise me, don't cause any more trouble for Qin Yiyan; that is how you will be helping me."

Jiang Baobao was full of reluctance, but in the end, she only said one word: "Okay."

Having obtained Jiang Baobao's promise, Liu Xin'ai's smile deepened.

But the more brightly she smiled, the more uncomfortable Jiang Baobao felt.

Liu Xin'ai also noticed Jiang Baobao's low spirits, so she used fatigue as an excuse to let Jiang Baobao go back first.

Jiang Baobao was full of reluctance, but she also knew that at this moment, not only could she not comfort Liu Xin'ai, but she would instead pass her own negative emotions on to her.

Therefore, Jiang Baobao could only walk out of the bedroom, harboring her unwillingness.

At this moment, Qin Yiyan and Li Beijue were sitting in the living room drinking tea.

Bai Yufei was unexpectedly there as well.

Li Beijue naturally treated this woman like air.

It was just that Bai Yufei would look for a sense of presence from time to time to show her status in this home.

In the midst of his patience, Li Beijue finally waited for Jiang Baobao to appear.

He stood up to greet her and asked: "Finished talking?"

Jiang Baobao's expression was somewhat heavy, and she nodded: "Mm."

"Then now... go back?"

Li Beijue was not quite sure what Jiang Baobao meant at this moment.

If his wife wanted to take action and snatch Liu Xin'ai away, Li Beijue could also have the bodyguards in the other car take action immediately!

But Jiang Baobao said: "Mm, let's go back."

A few simple words let Li Beijue know Jiang Baobao's decision.

But seeing his wife's depressed appearance, Li Beijue felt very heartbroken.

He leaned over to her ear and said: "How about..."

"There is no 'how about,' let's talk about it when we get home."

Jiang Baobao held Li Beijue's hand, signaling him not to create any complications.

Helpless, Li Beijue could only hold Jiang Baobao's hand back and take her away first.

But Qin Yiyan blocked their path.

He reminded them: "Mrs. Li is Xin'ai's friend; meeting and chatting today must have been very pleasant, and you will certainly take what Xin'ai said to heart, right?"

When this man spoke, there was still a hint of unbridled arrogance on his face.

It looked like a "kind" reminder, but behind it, it was full of cold-blooded ruthlessness!

Jiang Baobao was already unwilling to begin with.

Seeing him like this now, a fire was ignited in her heart even more!

But Jiang Baobao did not let the anger burn brighter.

Instead, after a brief thought, she negotiated terms with Qin Yiyan: "Of course I remember, but... I want to come and see Xin'ai every week and discuss matters regarding pregnancy with her."