Chapter 1277: Unexpected Guest

Liu Xin'ai relaxed her body and leaned back against the sofa.

Then she looked up at the ceiling.

She thought to herself that this home was truly becoming more and more exhausting...

But no matter how that pair of siblings stirred up trouble, Liu Xin'ai did not want to intervene.

Right now, she only wanted to take good care of herself and take good care of Chi Rong's health.

As for the rest, she would not get involved.

Early the next morning, the housekeeper came to find Liu Xin'ai, saying that a guest had come to visit her.

Liu Xin'ai thought it was Jiang Baobao and the others.

But the person who walked in was actually...

Liu Qingze!!

The moment she saw Liu Qingze, Liu Xin'ai was stunned.

Afterward, her eyes reddened as she looked him up and down: "You've lost weight!"

"Studying was hard work, so I lost a bit of weight."

Only after Liu Qingze finished speaking did he notice that Liu Xin'ai was on the verge of tears.

This made him a bit surprised and also heartbroken, so he hurriedly asked: "Sister, what's wrong?"

Liu Qingze had absolutely no idea about Liu Xin'ai's recent experiences.

Nor did he understand her pain and difficulties, or the sense of loss from having nearly obtained her freedom.

And Liu Xin'ai did not want Liu Qingze to know about these things either.

She just rubbed her eyes and explained with a smile: "Pregnant women are just prone to being sentimental."

Liu Qingze felt... that things were not that simple.

But he did not ask directly, deciding instead to find the answer himself through conversation.

Having made his decision, a bright smile returned to Liu Qingze's face: "Sister, you should know that I've been studying with a very impressive teacher, and because I passed the exam, I finished my closed-door study early!"

Liu Qingze was full of joy.

Liu Xin'ai could also tell that her younger brother was truly happy.

But Liu Xin'ai did not believe this was the reason her brother had gained his freedom.

In this, the efforts of Jiang Baobao and the others must have played a part.

However, facing Liu Qingze, Liu Xin'ai did not mention a word of this, only smiling faintly: "You are truly amazing!"

"That goes without saying, I am your brother after all!"

Liu Qingze was in high spirits and began to talk about the interesting things and novel experiences he had during his studies.

From his way of speaking, Liu Xin'ai could sense the change in Liu Qingze.

Her brother had become steady, and his every gesture was full of confidence.

This made Liu Xin'ai proud of him.

Yet she was also considering...

Were there some things that she should let him know?

Liu Xin'ai's gaze gradually became vacant.

The thoughts in her mind also drifted far away.

Liu Qingze was enthusiastically describing how his planning proposal had been praised by his teacher, but when he turned his eyes, he found his sister was daydreaming.

This made Liu Qingze sigh.

Then he reached out and waved his hand in front of her, asking: "Sister, is what I'm saying very boring?"

Liu Xin'ai immediately came back to her senses, shook her head, and said: "No, it's very interesting."

"Then why are you still daydreaming? If you find it boring, it doesn't matter, we can talk about something else."

They... indeed should talk about something else!

Liu Xin'ai hesitated for only a moment before standing up and walking to the cabinet.

She took out a stack of documents and placed them in front of Liu Qingze.

"What is this?"

"You are, after all, still young, and it's inevitable that your words and actions might not be comprehensive enough. During this time, since you weren't at the company, I asked a professional to look at the company's recent major moves."

"Did the other party point out any problems?"

"It doesn't count as a problem, just a feeling that we could do better."

Once Liu Qingze heard this, he became interested and hurriedly lowered his head to look.

But as he kept reading, he realized something was wrong.

Liu Qingze raised his head and said hesitantly: "Sister, did I misunderstand, why does it feel like..."

"You didn't misunderstand, I just hope that the Qin and Liu Families can decouple their cooperation!"

"This... why?"

"When our lifeblood is controlled by others, how is that any different from having a sword hanging over our heads!?"

Liu Xin'ai hoped her brother could be on guard against Qin Yiyan.

And from now on, he should also keep his distance from Qin Yiyan!

But Liu Qingze did not think so.

He knew how much Qin Yiyan had helped the company, and he also knew how Qin Yiyan had cultivated him.

Facing a Qin Yiyan like this, it would not be an exaggeration to call him a benefactor to the Liu Family!

Yet, Sister said those words just now... it is clearly judging a gentleman with a petty person's heart!

But his sister has an open mind and does not really interfere with business matters.

Logically speaking, it is impossible for her to say such things.

Could it be...

Liu Qingze suddenly realized something!

He asked cautiously: "Sister, did Brother-in-law complain to you about something?"

"He did not; he opposes the two parties unbinding."

This answer made Liu Qingze show a suspicious look once again.

He even asked: "Since Brother-in-law is not unwilling, then why do you want to oppose the cooperation between the two sides?"

"That is not cooperation, but rather..."

Liu Xin'ai almost blurted out the truth!

But she held back the words that had reached her lips.

After taking another deep breath, she said earnestly: "You cannot stay under Qin Yiyan's protection forever; you must learn to grow and face the wind and rain on your own!"

"I know."

"Since you know, then take action!"

"Oh."

"Why do you sound so listless? Do you not agree with my words?"

Yes, Liu Qingze did not agree.

Moreover, he felt strange in his heart.

Scratching his hair, Liu Qingze cautiously described his thoughts: "I just feel that since Brother-in-law is kindly helping us, and we are guarding against him like this, it is a bit... unkind."

"Why can we not guard against him? Being more vigilant is not a bad thing."

"But he is Brother-in-law!"

"So what if he is Brother-in-law? He may be your brother-in-law today, but he might not be tomorrow!"

Liu Xin'ai could not hold back in the end and spoke her true thoughts.

Liu Qingze, however, was stunned.

His mind turned again...

He gritted his teeth and said: "Qin Yiyan has ulterior motives!?"

This... what is all this about!

Her younger brother's associations made Liu Xin'ai rub her temples as she denied it: "No."

"Then what did you mean by your words just now?"

"... Did I not say it? Pregnant women just like to let their imaginations run wild; I just have an inexplicable sense of crisis right now."

This reason from Liu Xin'ai failed to convince Liu Qingze.

He narrowed his eyes slightly and said: "It could also be a sixth sense! It seems I have to find someone to investigate and see if Qin Yiyan is really seeing other women behind your back!"

Liu Xin'ai sighed.

She only wanted her younger brother to guard against Qin Yiyan!

Why must it be linked to women?

Liu Xin'ai said with great mental exhaustion: "I can guarantee that Qin Yiyan will not mess around with other women; as for you, just focus on becoming strong so you can be your sister's support!"

Liu Qingze did not speak.

He was still suspicious of Qin Yiyan in his heart!

He had said that Sister was very strange today.

Now it seems...

There is an eighty percent chance that there is a problem with Qin Yiyan's feelings!

Liu Qingze also knew how stubborn his sister was; it would be very difficult for him to ask about things she did not want to say.

But it does not matter; he can investigate slowly.

If he really discovers that Qin Yiyan has done something to wrong his sister...

Even if it means fighting to the bitter end, he will make that guy pay!

Jiang Baobao looked at the screen, her heart sinking as she realized the situation was far more complicated than she had anticipated.