Chapter 1377: Caught in a Lie

Positive energy?

Liu Xin'ai thought the reason Qin Yiyan gave was too ridiculous.

But Qin Yiyan did not think so.

He even explained with peace of mind: "Xiao'an is being pressured by her family to get married, so it's easy for her to lose hope in love. If those around her can lead by example and let her feel the warmth and beauty of love, then today's events won't leave a shadow on her."

Liu Xin'ai listened quietly.

Then, she asked a very profound question: "But is there... love between us?"

Qin Yiyan immediately narrowed his eyes, his voice slow and dangerous: "What do you think?"

Liu Xin'ai felt there was not.

Between them, it should count as having a good impression of each other.

But Qin Yiyan's gaze was too terrifying!

It was as if the moment Liu Xin'ai denied it, he could swallow her whole!

This made Liu Xin'ai not dare to raise any objections; instead, she shifted her gaze away, feeling a bit cowardly.

And her reaction actually softened Qin Yiyan's expression.

He continued to lobby: "Now is the time when Xiao'an needs support the most. You like her so much, you will definitely contribute some effort, right?"

Liu Xin'ai nodded slowly.

"Then I will handle the schedule for these two days. You just need to request your leave and wait for my news."

She continued to nod.

"To prevent your brother from causing trouble, don't change your daily travel times; leave and return home as usual."

This time...

Liu Xin'ai raised a different point of view: "Isn't this lying?"

Qin Yiyan did not think so and immediately corrected her: "This is a white lie. Our starting point is good."

Hmm...

Liu Xin'ai felt... Qin Yiyan was just being sophistical.

Moreover, his eyes still held a bewitching look, as if he were... corrupting Liu Xin'ai.

Liu Xin'ai did not want to be corrupted, so she was about to state a different point of view.

But Qin Yiyan was one step faster than her: "What, are you going to go back on your word? We agreed on this, so you can't go back on it, otherwise you're a puppy."

This guy's words made Liu Xin'ai laugh in spite of herself: "Are you a child? You sound so childish."

"Even children know that you shouldn't go back on your word."

"But... I'm not going back on my word. I just wanted to tell you that I won't take too much leave; we need to seize the time and improve efficiency."

Liu Xin'ai, out of concern for her pride, did not say what was truly on her mind.

And her reaction was exactly what Qin Yiyan had hoped for.

Qin Yiyan said with an attitude that brooked no refusal: "Leave the matter to me, you can rest assured."

Liu Xin'ai... was not very reassured.

Now, whenever she thought about having to go on a date with Qin Yiyan, she felt... completely awkward.

She even especially wanted to go back on her word!

But... Liu Xin'ai did not want to be a puppy, so she could not go back on her word.

Sigh, since that is the case, then she would just perform well. Once the matter is handled quickly, everything can return to the right track.

Liu Xin'ai comforted herself this way and silently cheered herself on.

However, what Liu Xin'ai did not expect was that her plan had only just begun when Jiang Chenghao discovered the signs—

The next day, Jiang Chenghao sent someone to deliver some medical books to Liu Xin'ai.

But the person who delivered the items said that he could not see Liu Xin'ai, nor could he see Xiao'an.

Upon further inquiry, he learned that Liu Xin'ai had taken leave.

Liu Xin'ai was devoted to research and would not take leave unless it was something major.

Then this major matter...

Jiang Chenghao immediately became worried and hurriedly called Liu Qingze.

He asked right away: "Why did Xin'ai take leave? Is she feeling unwell, or is there something going on at home?"

His question completely baffled Liu Qingze, who muttered: "My sister took leave? That's not right, she left as usual today and even said she wanted to eat braised pork ribs tonight."

"But the people in the Laboratory couldn't be lying."

"My sister couldn't be lying either!"

Liu Qingze finished shouting righteously, and then felt guilty.

The current Liu Xin'ai was different from before; what she might do... was hard to conclude.

Jiang Chenghao frowned slightly and then arranged for Liu Qingze: "We need to see what your sister is actually doing lately."

"Hmm."

"You can't ask her directly about this; instead, you need to follow her and observe in secret what she is doing and who she is meeting."

Jiang Chenghao's arrangement made Liu Qingze unhappy.

It was as if his sister was a habitual liar and no longer had any credibility.

But he had to admit that following someone was more direct than questioning them.

And it was better for discovering what secret... Liu Xin'ai was hiding.

Liu Qingze only hesitated for a moment before accepting Jiang Chenghao's arrangement.

By the next morning, Liu Qingze ate breakfast as if nothing were wrong.

After finishing breakfast, he said goodbye to Liu Xin'ai and then left the house first.

Of course, Liu Qingze did not go to the company, but instead parked his car in a corner near the house.

Then, he waited.

Not long after, Liu Qingze alertly noticed another car from the house slowly driving out.

The car's destination was the Laboratory.

Liu Xin'ai also got out of the car at the entrance of the Laboratory.

But not long after, Liu Xin'ai walked out from inside.

And then...

She got into Qin Yiyan's car!!

Seeing this scene, Liu Qingze immediately gripped the steering wheel tightly!

The next second, he suppressed his anger and called Liu Xin'ai.

The phone rang for a while before it was answered.

From the phone came Liu Xin'ai's cautious voice: "Qing Ze, is something the matter?"

"Nothing much, just wanted to ask what you're doing?"

"I... of course I'm at the Laboratory."

"Is that so? Don't work too hard, remember to rest."

"Okay, then if there's nothing else, I'll stop chatting for now."

Liu Xin'ai hung up the phone and then quickly let out a long sigh.

Qin Yiyan glanced at the woman beside him and asked, "Why are you so nervous?"

"Because... Qing Ze's behavior just now was so strange."

"What did he say?"

"He told me to get some good rest and things like that, but we clearly only just parted ways a little while ago."

Liu Xin'ai was completely puzzled.

Qin Yiyan, however, revealed a playful smile.

Seeing this smile, Liu Xin'ai frowned and asked, "You... why are you smiling so strangely?"

"Your brother... might have discovered that you skipped work."

This hypothesis made Liu Xin'ai suddenly become very nervous.

But Qin Yiyan felt such nervousness was unnecessary, and he reminded her: "You are the older sister; you can have your own arrangements for things, there is no need to explain to your younger brother."

"That's right, I am the older sister..."

Liu Xin'ai murmured softly, and then she suddenly straightened her back, wanting to make herself act tough.

But the next second, she shrank back into her seat and sighed: "If Qing Ze asks me when I go back, what should I do?"

"Didn't he tell you to get some good rest? So you rested, and you rested with me."

Qin Yiyan replied righteously, but Liu Xin'ai felt this answer was too unreliable.

She could already imagine what Liu Qingze's reaction would be if he heard this excuse...

Discovering that Liu Xin'ai's mood was still very low, Qin Yiyan offered another suggestion: "Otherwise, you can stay at the Qin Family today and not meet with Liu Qingze, then you won't have these worries."