Chapter 1348: You Really Have Fallen for Her

In any case, Qin Yiyan did not intend to change.

Facing Xu Xiaoxiao's reminder, he only responded perfunctorily: "It was just a spontaneous remark."

"But your spontaneous remarks are addictive; once you can no longer control yourself, it will easily lead to trouble!"

Xu Xiaoxiao's tone was serious, yet Qin Yiyan asked nonchalantly: "What kind of trouble could there be?"

"Becoming obsessed with her warmth—you won't be able to quit."

"Why would I want to quit?"

"Because... the situation between you and Xin'ai is very special; you need to consider the circumstances that might arise after Xin'ai regains her memory."

A single sentence dragged Qin Yiyan from the clouds back to reality.

The languor that had been all over Qin Yiyan also vanished.

He did not speak again, lowered his eyes, and stepped away.

Not knowing if it was Xu Xiaoxiao's imagination, she felt that even Qin Yiyan's back looked lonely.

Xu Xiaoxiao watched for a moment, then let out a long sigh.

Afterward, she also returned to her room.

But Liu Xin'ai was not there.

After asking a servant, she learned that she had gone to check Chi Rong's blood pressure.

Every time she checked her blood pressure, Liu Xin'ai would stay there and chat with Chi Rong for a while.

And at this time...

Xu Xiaoxiao hurriedly closed the door and called Jiang Chenghao.

Once the call connected, she said in an impatient tone: "Qin Yiyan is simply not human; he actually deduced that we are working together!"

In order not to be discovered, Xu Xiaoxiao had not contacted Jiang Chenghao since moving in.

The result was that even with such caution, she had still been found out!

Xu Xiaoxiao made this call to let Jiang Chenghao be mentally prepared.

Jiang Chenghao, however, did not have any feeling of surprise.

He only said: "It doesn't matter if he knows; as long as you are there, Qin Yiyan will have some misgivings."

"But he doesn't care about me at all. What does it matter if I'm there? He still acts intimately with Xin'ai as usual."

Xu Xiaoxiao's words made it impossible for Jiang Chenghao to remain calm.

He raised his voice and asked impatiently: "Why don't you stop him?!"

Xu Xiaoxiao was amused and retorted: "How am I supposed to stop him? They are both willing; I don't even have a chance to interrupt!"

Both willing...

These four words caused a sharp pain in Jiang Chenghao's heart.

He gripped his phone tightly, his voice laced with panic: "That is because Xin'ai hasn't regained her memory. Once she regains her memory, she..."

Before Jiang Chenghao could finish, Xu Xiaoxiao interrupted him.

She even retorted: "You are always emphasizing the matter of Xin'ai regaining her memory, but have you ever respected the Xin'ai who has no memory?"

Jiang Chenghao was stunned by the question.

After a moment, he asked: "What do you mean?"

"The Xin'ai who lost her memory is also an independent individual. She has her own judgment; we cannot impose what we think is 'good' upon her!"

Xu Xiaoxiao's words were something Jiang Chenghao had never considered.

Hearing them suddenly, he did not quite know how to respond.

After a moment, Jiang Chenghao said: "The current Xin'ai cannot make the correct judgment because she doesn't understand Qin Yiyan at all."

"But do you understand Qin Yiyan? I mean, the current Qin Yiyan?"

Jiang Chenghao let out a cold snort and said:

"Naturally I understand him. He is still that sinister, cunning guy who is also good at disguising himself! Haven't you also experienced this kind of Qin Yiyan before!?"

"Of course I have experienced it. It is precisely because I have experienced it that I can distinguish what is being acted out and what has genuine feelings."

Xu Xiaoxiao was trying hard to remain neutral and impartial.

But Jiang Chenghao did not think so.

He frowned, his voice still carrying suspicion: "Have you been bewitched by Qin Yiyan?"

What a joke; Xu Xiaoxiao was clearly on the verge of a nervous breakdown from being tormented by that guy!

However, Xu Xiaoxiao did not want to describe the details and only stated the main point: "It is you who refuse to re-evaluate the current situation; you are too arbitrary."

No, that is not it!

Jiang Chenghao just wanted everything to return to the right track!

But why didn't Xu Xiaoxiao understand?

Jiang Chenghao wanted to explain to Xu Xiaoxiao.

But Xu Xiaoxiao said first: "Xin'ai is back, I'm hanging up!"

As the last word fell, Xu Xiaoxiao hung up the phone.

And as Jiang Chenghao listened to the "beep-beep" sound on the phone, his eyes were filled with confusion.

A moment later, his eyes regained their luster.

Jiang Chenghao felt even more... that he was not wrong!

With Xu Xiaoxiao's help, Liu Xin'ai had made rapid progress recently.

Not only could she understand profound academic documents, but she could also occasionally discuss unsolved problems in the medical field with Xu Xiaoxiao.

Looking at Liu Xin'ai like this, Xu Xiaoxiao felt deeply gratified.

She even helped Liu Xin'ai schedule the time for her return to the Laboratory.

But Liu Xin'ai did not know that the time she returned to the Laboratory would be the time Xu Xiaoxiao left.

Moreover, Xu Xiaoxiao needed to give Liu Xin'ai a few words of advice before leaving.

But these words...

How should she say them?

Xu Xiaoxiao had not been able to find a suitable opening.

A few times, she even stopped herself from speaking to Liu Xin'ai.

Her hesitation was discovered by Liu Xin'ai.

After seeing Xu Xiaoxiao open her mouth only to fall silent once again, Liu Xin'ai put down the book in her hand and asked proactively: "Xiao Xiao, do you have something to say to me?"

Xu Xiaoxiao panicked for a moment.

She hadn't figured out how to bring it up tactfully yet!

Otherwise... should she find another topic to brush it off first?

Xu Xiaoxiao thought this was a good idea and prepared to find an excuse.

But Liu Xin'ai spoke first: "Since we are good friends, just tell me the truth; I'll be fine."

Xu Xiaoxiao did not expect Liu Xin'ai to see through her heart, and she felt a bit flustered.

However, on second thought, the topic she wanted to bring up would be awkward regardless, so even if she paved the way perfectly, it wouldn't be of much use.

Since that was the case...

Xu Xiaoxiao asked: "Are you sure you want me to be frank?"

"Mm."

"Alright then, I'll say it directly. Do you like Qin Yiyan?"

Liu Xin'ai had never expected Xu Xiaoxiao to be so thoroughly forthright, and her face turned red instantly.

She even looked away uncomfortably and muttered: "N-no, I don't."

Xu Xiaoxiao would not listen to what Liu Xin'ai said; she only looked at this woman's reaction.

And Liu Xin'ai's reaction at this moment...

Xu Xiaoxiao raised her eyebrows slightly and drew a conclusion: "You have indeed fallen for him."

These words made Liu Xin'ai look at Xu Xiaoxiao with a playful reproach.

However, she did not refute it.

It was clearly an acknowledgment of Xu Xiaoxiao's words!

This made Xu Xiaoxiao heave a long sigh.

Then she gave her advice: "As a friend, I support your choice, but I suggest that you wait until you have recovered your memory before deciding whether or not to be with Qin Yiyan."

Xu Xiaoxiao's advice was as tactful as possible.

But in Liu Xin'ai's beautiful eyes, worry still emerged.

A moment later, she looked at Xu Xiaoxiao and asked tentatively: "In the past... did I hate Qin Yiyan?"

"Ah? That... why are you asking like that? Did you remember something!?"

Liu Xin'ai shook her head gently and explained: "That day, I saw Qing Ze and Yiyan having a dispute, so I deduced it."