Chapter 1354: Attending a Dinner Party with Family

Although this was her first time participating in a project at the new Laboratory, she adapted well and gradually became lost in her work, unable to pull herself away.

Moreover, during work, Professor Shen announced something.

But Liu Xin'ai didn't listen carefully; she nodded casually and continued to stare at the data.

When it was time to get off work, Liu Xin'ai was still not finished and was reluctant to stop.

Seeing Liu Xin'ai like this, Professor Shen said helplessly, "Let's stop here for today. Pack up, and we'll go eat together in a while."

Liu Xin'ai looked up blankly: "What eating? Are you treating us?"

Hmm...

This oblivious look clearly showed she hadn't heard what Professor Shen said earlier.

Yet Professor Shen had clearly walked to Liu Xin'ai's side and specifically emphasized it to her.

Sigh, this girl!

Professor Shen sighed, then repeated what was said earlier: "Everyone is going out for a group dinner tonight, do you want to go?"

If it were the previous Liu Xin'ai, she would likely have refused.

But now...

Liu Xin'ai said with a smile: "Okay, but let me call my family first, so they don't wait for me."

Saying this, Liu Xin'ai took out her phone.

But before she could dial the number, the phone rang first.

This call was from Qin Yiyan.

Liu Xin'ai answered with a smile, then heard the person on the other end of the line say: "It's time to get off work, why haven't I seen you yet?"

"What do you mean, you... you wouldn't happen to be downstairs, would you?"

"That's right, here to pick you up from work."

"But your company is very far from here; coming all this way is such a waste of time."

"To be able to see you sooner, this is nothing."

The affectionate words made Liu Xin'ai curl her lips into a smile.

The colleagues in the Laboratory were preparing to leave for dinner, and seeing that Liu Xin'ai hadn't started packing yet, they urged her: "Xin'ai, Mr. Jiang is treating everyone to dinner tonight, we should go!"

Since Qin Yiyan had already come to pick her up, Liu Xin'ai wanted to decline immediately.

But Qin Yiyan on the other end of the phone heard the conversation here, so he spoke first and asked: "Can family members come to your event?"

Hmm...

Liu Xin'ai asked not very surely: "What do you mean, you want to join?"

"Yes."

"Then let me ask," Liu Xin'ai looked back at Professor Shen and asked, "My husband also wants to join the dinner, is that okay?"

"Of course, you're welcome!"

Liu Xin'ai thanked him and said to the person on the phone: "You can come too, wait for me, I'm coming downstairs to find you now!"

Hanging up the phone, Liu Xin'ai packed her things nimbly.

Afterward, she trotted all the way downstairs.

Watching Liu Xin'ai, who had just been reluctant to put down her work, turn into a happy little bird and fly out in the blink of an eye, Professor Shen shook his head with amusement.

On the other side, Liu Xin'ai rushed out of the Laboratory and saw Qin Yiyan standing there at a glance.

Qin Yiyan was tall and straight, standing there firmly, making it impossible for people to look away once they saw him.

Although Liu Xin'ai saw him every day, she was still stunned; looking him up and down, she pursed her lips and smiled.

Qin Yiyan was still waiting for Liu Xin'ai to come over, but he discovered that the woman was standing in the distance giggling.

This puzzled Qin Yiyan, who walked over, tapped her forehead, and asked: "What are you laughing at?"

Hmm...

This reason couldn't be said.

Otherwise, Qin Yiyan would definitely laugh at her for being a lovesick girl.

Liu Xin'ai patted her cheeks, and her mood calmed down a little.

Afterward, she looked up and asked Qin Yiyan with a smile: "Why did you want to go to dinner with me?"

"Mainly because I want to be with you."

Qin Yiyan's voice was very low and deep.

And this sentence, full of affection, caused ripples in Liu Xin'ai's just-calmed heart.

If there were a mirror in front of Liu Xin'ai right now, she would definitely be able to see that her face was as rosy as peach blossoms.

Unfortunately, there was no mirror.

There was only Qin Yiyan, admiring her flower-like appearance without blinking.

At this time, other colleagues walked over behind Liu Xin'ai.

Liu Xin'ai also returned to normal and instructed Qin Yiyan: "We'll leave as soon as we finish eating."

"Why, don't you want to chat more with your colleagues?"

"I want to, but I feel... you wouldn't like it."

Realizing that Liu Xin'ai was considering him, Qin Yiyan was very happy.

And with this happiness, his brows and eyes relaxed.

He also radiated a lazy aura.

Liu Xin'ai had always thought he looked very good.

At this moment, Qin Yiyan... was even more full of charm.

Liu Xin'ai could not help but sigh in her heart that her husband was truly good-looking!

However, the next second, Liu Xin'ai's expression suddenly froze.

Just as her colleagues came over, Liu Xin'ai took the opportunity to turn around and introduce Qin Yiyan to the others.

Afterwards, the group went to a very famous restaurant.

Jiang Chenghao was already waiting there.

The smile that had been all over his face froze at the corners of his lips the moment he saw Qin Yiyan.

But that was only for an instant; Jiang Chenghao quickly regained his composure and exchanged pleasantries with everyone.

When he looked at Qin Yiyan, his smile held a hint of coldness: "It is truly a surprise that Mr. Qin could come as well."

By comparison, Qin Yiyan's posture was very relaxed.

He leaned toward Liu Xin'ai and said with a faint smile: "I came as Xin'ai's family member."

A simple sentence, yet it was like a declaration of war!

But the war between the two men was one where no smoke could be seen.

Yet the smell of gunpowder was very strong!

After a moment of silence, Jiang Chenghao chose to counterattack: "What, can't you give Xin'ai some private space?"

"Heh, Mr. Jiang's words seem to carry a suspicion of sowing discord; does the time Xin'ai spends in the Laboratory not count as private space?"

"That is work, which is different from meeting friends in private."

Qin Yiyan looked around.

Then he feigned realization and said: "Everyone present, except for Mr. Jiang, is a colleague from Xin'ai's Laboratory, so may I assume that the friend you are referring to is yourself?"

"I..."

Before Jiang Chenghao could finish, Qin Yiyan reminded him: "Come to think of it, Mr. Jiang is also a frequent guest of our Qin Family; have I ever driven you away when you visit on normal days?"

The meaning of his words was clearly accusing Jiang Chenghao of exaggerating the facts.

And making things up out of thin air.

Qin Yiyan's accusation was also very clever.

He did not use any accusatory vocabulary at all.

He completely exposed Jiang Chenghao's "sinister intentions" to everyone while chatting casually.

After a few simple moves, Jiang Chenghao was at a disadvantage.

This made him somewhat impatient.

The look in his eyes when he gazed at Qin Yiyan also carried a bit more of a compelling aura.

The atmosphere at the scene suddenly became tense.

Everyone was afraid to speak.

They were terrified that if they said the wrong thing, it would become a fuse that would make the situation spiral out of control!

Fortunately, at this moment, Professor Shen came out to smooth things over.

Professor Shen was indeed experienced; with just a few words, he turned the atmosphere at the scene around.

And both Jiang Chenghao and Qin Yiyan, out of respect for Professor Shen, did not continue to clash head-on with each other.

The cold wind whistled, and the snow fell even more heavily, burying the entire world in a vast, desolate white.