Chapter 1263: No Face Left to Stay

Because of that coquettish call, Qin Yiyan knew the answer.

He no longer held onto any wishful thinking, took half a step back, and kept his distance from Bai Yufei.

Then he made a decision: "In the future, to avoid suspicion, you should move out and live elsewhere."

The smile at the corners of Bai Yufei's mouth stiffened because of these words.

She felt she might have misheard, so she raised her head and confirmed with him: "What did you just say?"

Qin Yiyan did not repeat himself, only saying: "If you really like living here, then we will move out."

Seeing his indifferent appearance, Bai Yufei knew that she had not misheard!

This made her panic, and she tugged at Qin Yiyan's sleeve, looking as if she were about to cry: "Why do you want me to move out?"

"Because..."

Qin Yiyan lowered his eyes and saw Bai Yufei biting her lip tightly, on the verge of tears.

If he had seen this expression on her before, Qin Yiyan would very likely have softened his heart.

However, at this moment...

Qin Yiyan shifted his gaze away, his tone firm:

"I cannot give a response to your feelings. To avoid suspicion, we can only sever our connection. As time passes, the sentiments in your heart will fade."

"And what if they never fade for a lifetime?"

"Then for a lifetime..."

"No, you cannot treat me like this!!!"

Bai Yufei shouted forcefully, her eyes as red as a rabbit's!

Qin Yiyan, however, remained calm: "You may not be able to understand my decision now, but you will understand my good intentions in the future."

"I don't want to understand; I only know that you don't want me anymore... But you were clearly so good to me before..."

"The way I treated you was only because you are my younger sister."

"You... what does that mean?"

"It means that if someone else were my younger sister, I would treat her just as well!"

These words were truly cruel!

They were equivalent to shattering Bai Yufei's pride!

Her footsteps staggered backward, and tears flowed down uncontrollably!

Moreover, she felt so unreconciled!

Unreconciled that she had gone from being the only one in Qin Yiyan's heart to becoming an expendable character!

The last remaining pride in Bai Yufei's body made her turn her back to Qin Yiyan.

She even asked: "When you were good to me, was there not even a tiny bit of it because of who I am?"

"No."

The simple and blunt answer made Bai Yufei's heart feel as if it were about to break.

While crying, she spat out harsh words: "Fine, since that's the case, I won't linger here! From now on, I won't be an eyesore to you either! You can just guard a woman who doesn't love you! I want to see how much longer you two will torture each other!!!"

Bai Yufei almost screamed it out.

In the end, it turned directly into wailing.

Qin Yiyan looked at Bai Yufei's trembling back and couldn't help but sigh softly.

His heart was not made of stone.

Even knowing that Bai Yufei had developed feelings she shouldn't have, he still felt heartache for her.

It was just that...

If he wasn't ruthless now, Bai Yufei would never be able to walk out of these misguided feelings.

And then, she would have no way to return to a normal life!

Thinking this, Qin Yiyan hardened his heart and turned away.

And with Qin Yiyan leaving like this, Bai Yufei cried even louder!

She felt that everything was over!

Not only had she become a laughingstock in high society, but she had also been ruthlessly rejected by Qin Yiyan!

At this moment, she truly had no face left to continue staying here...

Bai Yufei cried in such despair.

She even began to pack her things haphazardly while crying.

On the other side—

After leaving Bai Yufei, Chi Rong went to Liu Xin'ai's room.

Liu Xin'ai had originally wanted to chat about Xu Xiaoxiao.

But Chi Rong spoke first: "You have suffered recently!"

This sentence left Liu Xin'ai feeling surprised and uncertain.

She didn't know how much Chi Rong knew, so for a moment, she didn't speak.

Chi Rong only assumed that Liu Xin'ai's silence was because she felt sad at having her inner thoughts touched upon.

So she took her hand and gave a promise: "With me here, no one in this family will dare to bully you!"

"You..."

"I know about you and Yiyan; I will deal with that brat!"

Being able to have someone back her up made Liu Xin'ai feel very warmed.

But she also felt a bit of self-reproach, and lowering her eyes, she murmured: "Sorry, I've made you worry about our affairs again."

"Sigh, the person who should least apologize is you; what did you do wrong?"

How could Liu Xin'ai not have done anything wrong?

The most wrong thing she did...

... was choosing the wrong man!

Liu Xin'ai sighed.

Then she changed the subject: "How are you and Dad... doing?"

Bringing up her own affairs, Chi Rong was very open.

She only said: "He and I, although we are still in the same house, live our own separate lives; it is very comfortable. He used to pester me, asking me for the reason, but one time I was so annoyed by his questioning that I poured out all the grievances of these years, and he hasn't come to bother me since."

Looking at Chi Rong's vivid expression, Liu Xin'ai could guess that she must have felt very relieved at that time.

Liu Xin'ai was very happy for Chi Rong's liberation.

She even said: "After taking the first step, you will feel that the world has become different."

"That is correct; if you... also want to take that step, I will support you."

In fact, Chi Rong's mood was very conflicted.

She hoped that her son and daughter-in-law could have a harmonious marriage.

Yet she did not want her daughter-in-law to repeat the same old path she had taken back then.

However, after struggling with it, she still chose to support Liu Xin'ai.

Such support made Liu Xin'ai very grateful.

She could not help but reveal a faint smile.

But thinking of Xu Xiaoxiao, she put away her relaxed expression again and asked: "Can you tell me in detail about Xiao Xiao's situation?"

Mentioning Xu Xiaoxiao, Chi Rong lowered her gaze.

And said: "Miss Xu is in good spirits, her mind is sharp, and she speaks with plenty of confidence; looking at her, it won't be long before she can be discharged."

Chi Rong's assessment was very fair.

Her attitude was also very calm.

But it was just a little... overly calm.

Liu Xin'ai sensitively sensed that something was not quite right.

But just as Liu Xin'ai wanted to ask more, a noisy sound came from outside the door.

The sharpest voice was still Bai Yufei's.

Liu Xin'ai looked at Chi Rong.

But she discovered that she had no intention of moving at all.

This made Liu Xin'ai feel strange, and she asked: "Mom, aren't you going to take a look?"

Chi Rong's temples ached a little; she pressed them and said: "Look at what? Let her make a scene; it would be strange if she didn't."

Such an attitude made Liu Xin'ai even more puzzled.

She could not help but connect Chi Rong's attitude with the matter of Xu Xiaoxiao's injury.

Just as she was deep in thought, a hurried knocking sound came from the doorway.

The person outside did not even wait for a response from inside before pushing the door open and saying anxiously: "Miss Bai insists on leaving right now; we tried to stop her, but she just abandoned her luggage entirely!"

Chi Rong frowned.

But she still did not move, only asking: "Does Yiyan know about this?"

"Sir knows, but he only ordered the driver to take Miss Bai to an apartment."

"Then follow his arrangements."

After hearing this, Liu Xin'ai looked over in surprise.

At this moment, she dared to be certain that something must have happened between the three of them in the Qin Family.

And it was a big deal!

The servant heard Chi Rong's order and turned to leave.

Li Beijue's expression darkened in an instant; he stood up abruptly and strode toward the outside.