Chapter 1367: Teasing Him Is One Thing

But in this situation, even knowing that Qin Yiyan was doing it on purpose, Xu Xiaoxiao had no way to say anything.

Otherwise, this embarrassing topic would never end!

Fortunately, Chi Rong was also on the scene; she considerately invited the two women to sit down and had a servant bring them bowls and chopsticks.

Because she felt guilty, Liu Xin'ai did not speak.

She just focused on eating the food in front of her.

Yet after a moment of hesitation, Chi Rong tentatively asked, "Xin'ai... would you like to come back and live here?"

Liu Xin'ai pursed her lips, about to harden her heart and refuse.

But Qin Yiyan spoke first: "It's better to let Xin'ai continue living at the Liu Family for a while longer; it was hard for the siblings to reunite, so they surely aren't willing to separate yet."

Qin Yiyan's "consideration" made both Chi Rong and Xu Xiaoxiao look over.

Their faces were full of disbelief.

Liu Xin'ai was also a bit caught off guard.

She held her chopsticks and stared blankly at Qin Yiyan.

Sensing Liu Xin'ai's gaze, Qin Yiyan turned his head, met her eyes, and said with a smile, "But remember to come back occasionally to have a meal with Mom; she will miss you very much."

Liu Xin'ai really wanted to ask—

Will you miss me too?

But this question was too sentimental, and Liu Xin'ai could not bring herself to ask it.

In the end, she lowered her gaze, gave a soft response, and then lowered her head, continuing to eat without tasting the food.

The atmosphere at the dining table underwent an imperceptible change.

None of the few people spoke again.

Xu Xiaoxiao finished eating first, and because she still had to go back to her apartment to change clothes before going to work, she left a step ahead.

Liu Xin'ai, however, did not have to worry about changing clothes; most of her supplies and clothes were here at the Qin Family.

After tidying up a bit, she could go straight to the Laboratory.

But what Liu Xin'ai did not expect was that when she returned to the bedroom, Qin Yiyan followed her like a tail.

In the end, he even took advantage of Liu Xin'ai not paying attention and snuck in with her.

Liu Xin'ai's mood at this moment... was rather complicated.

But there was one thing she was certain of: she did not want to see Qin Yiyan right now.

Because she did not want to see him, Liu Xin'ai pointed at the door and said, "You go out first, I need to change clothes."

"Then just change."

"How can I change while you're here!?"

"Didn't someone change clothes without any reservations yesterday?"

Liu Xin'ai was stunned.

Then she frowned, feeling that Qin Yiyan must be talking nonsense.

Liu Xin'ai's reaction made Qin Yiyan involuntarily make an assumption: "You don't remember what happened last night?"

"Um... although it's a bit embarrassing, that is indeed the case."

Liu Xin'ai sighed, thinking to herself that she would never drink recklessly again; it really ruined things.

And Qin Yiyan did not speak immediately.

Instead, he observed Liu Xin'ai, wanting to see if she really didn't remember, or if she was playing dumb out of embarrassment.

Finally, through his observation, Qin Yiyan confirmed one thing:

This woman really didn't remember!

Qin Yiyan was so angry he laughed.

This Liu Xin'ai, it was one thing to tease him, but she actually didn't remember the good deed she had done...

She truly had no sense of public morality!

This made Qin Yiyan, who clearly remembered everything, suddenly feel unwilling to let it go.

And this trace of unwillingness made him speak, forcibly helping Liu Xin'ai recall: "Last night you drank too much and asked me for a favor."

"What favor?"

"You said... you wanted me to help you take a bath."

Liu Xin'ai immediately gasped!

And her eyes went wide!!

Qin Yiyan hadn't finished speaking, his lips opening: "You also said..."

No, no, she couldn't keep listening!

She would die of embarrassment!!

Like an ostrich, Liu Xin'ai hurriedly covered her ears and began to self-hypnotize: "I didn't say anything, I didn't, I didn't!!"

Her reaction was childish and funny.

It also showed that Qin Yiyan's prank had succeeded.

Although it was full of malicious humor, it had to be said...

It was very satisfying.

Qin Yiyan also knew when to stop while he was ahead, so he didn't continue to tease Liu Xin'ai.

He pulled Liu Xin'ai's hands down and then said, "Alright, I won't tease you anymore. You were just acting like a child, throwing a tantrum; after I coaxed you for a while, you went to sleep obediently."

Liu Xin'ai blinked and confirmed with him, "Then... did I take a bath by myself?"

"Yes, I just helped you dry your hair, and also..."

As he spoke, Qin Yiyan's gaze landed on Liu Xin'ai's red lips.

Anxious for the answer, Liu Xin'ai urged, "What else?"

"I helped you tuck in your quilt."

This addition made Liu Xin'ai quickly heave a sigh of relief.

She thought to herself that such trivial matters really shouldn't be delivered with such suspense in the future; it was easy to scare people.

Liu Xin'ai had relaxed, but Qin Yiyan still had questions to ask.

He looked straight into Liu Xin'ai's eyes and asked, "Then what about you? Is there anything you want to tell me?"

Qin Yiyan hoped that Liu Xin'ai could trust him a little more and repeat the fact that she had him in her heart but could not like him.

But how could Liu Xin'ai possibly say it!?

Under Qin Yiyan's expectant gaze, Liu Xin'ai turned around and murmured, "I... need to tidy up and head to the Laboratory."

This response caused a flash of disappointment to cross Qin Yiyan's eyes.

But he could also understand Liu Xin'ai.

How could a secret that one only dared to reveal while drunk be spoken of calmly?

Since Liu Xin'ai would not say it, Qin Yiyan would continue to pretend he did not know.

However...

He would also use his own methods to be good to Liu Xin'ai, until... she recovered her memory.

As for what would happen after she recovered her memory, Qin Yiyan could not control that.

Everything would just have to be as he said... let nature take its course.

Qin Yiyan lowered his eyes and took a light breath.

Then, in a calm tone, he said to Liu Xin'ai, "Let Xiao'an continue to go to the Laboratory with you later."

"Mm."

"The company is very busy in the morning, so I won't drive you; be careful on the road."

"Okay."

"Then you... go change your clothes."

After Qin Yiyan finished speaking, he turned and left the room.

As soon as the sound of the door closing fell, Liu Xin'ai immediately collapsed onto the sofa.

She looked up at the ceiling and sighed powerlessly:

Sigh, drinking really ruins things; from now on, I must cherish life and stay away from alcohol!

And also...

Why did it feel like Qin Yiyan was implying something just now?

Liu Xin'ai recalled Qin Yiyan's behavior just now, and the more she thought about it, the more she felt her assumption was correct.

But even if she knew her prediction wasn't wrong, so what?

Liu Xin'ai could not remember what had happened yesterday.

As for Qin Yiyan's side, it was absolutely impossible to go and ask.

Then in the end...

This matter could only become an unsolvable puzzle.

All Liu Xin'ai could do was cast all these tangled affairs to the back of her mind and busy herself with the immediate task at hand first.

In fact, Liu Xin'ai really should hurry up.

Otherwise, she would be late for the Laboratory.

Liu Xin'ai began to tidy up a little.

As for Qin Yiyan outside the door, he found Xiao'an and told her to go to the Laboratory with Liu Xin'ai.

Xiao'an was already impatient and said, rubbing her hands together, "Don't worry, sir, everything is already prepared, and I can set off at any time!"

"Already prepared?"

Xiao'an nodded quickly and said, "The necessary items are already packed in the bag, and the lunch for the Madam has been arranged by the kitchen; we can leave as soon as we pick it up!"