Chapter 1404: Not Treating Women Like Human Beings at All

Qin Yiyan took a deep breath and retorted, "I realize it now, it is a bit late, but I will absolutely not settle!"

"You... you are incorrigible!"

Qin Chao was anxious and angry, and he also felt this brat was unreasonable.

Ever since Qin Yiyan was injured, Qin Chao had developed a deep sense of crisis.

He was very worried that the roots of the Qin Family would be severed in his generation.

Therefore... Qin Yiyan must have a child!

But Liu Xin'ai's body was...

Sigh!

Qin Chao felt agitated.

However, he suddenly thought of a perfect solution!

Qin Chao was seen excitedly discussing it with Qin Yiyan: "How about this, you first find Wang Yaran to have a child, and then think of a way to coax Liu Xin'ai into treating the child as her own!"

His father's words made Qin Yiyan slowly lift his head.

He looked at his father in disbelief.

And Qin Chao continued excitedly: "As for Wang Yaran, whether she stays or is sent away with some money, that is for you to decide! Look, isn't the problem solved?"

Solved?

How many people in this world could come up with such a shameless solution?

Especially when the person... is his own father!!

Qin Yiyan sneered, and then resolutely said: "In this life, I will not marry again, nor will I have children!"

"What did you say!?" Qin Chao's expression immediately turned cold.

Qin Yiyan, however, said as if nothing were the matter: "The men in our family all have a deep-rooted flaw; since the genes are bad, then let it end."

"You... you are being absurd!!"

Qin Chao's chest heaved rapidly from anger, his face turning red and then black.

Qin Yiyan looked straight into his father's eyes, his tone firm: "I will use my actions to show you whether I am being absurd."

Looking at his son's expression, Qin Chao knew he was serious!

But how could this be!

He was clearly trying to let the Qin Family line die out!!

Qin Chao clenched his fists tightly.

If not for the fact that Qin Yiyan was injured, he definitely would have gone over to beat him up!

But Qin Chao also knew that anger could not solve the problem.

After a deep breath, he forced himself to calm down a little.

Then he continued to persuade him earnestly: "You are still young; when you get older, you will know the importance of children. Even if they are annoying at times, only with children does life have a sense of purpose!"

Qin Yiyan remained unmoved.

He looked at his father and said: "Stop trying to persuade me. This is my body; I said I don't want children, so I don't want children. However, I see that you, Father, are still vigorous in your old age; why don't you put in some effort and have another one?"

"You..."

"Pfft—"

Qin Chao was just about to burst into a rage when he heard a laugh.

That laugh... happened to come from the doorway!

The father and son both looked toward the door.

They saw Xu Xiaoxiao holding flowers, pushing the door open, and walking in.

A faint smile was still on her face, and she said in a bright voice: "Pardon the intrusion, Qin Yiyan, get well soon."

Saying this, Xu Xiaoxiao put down the flowers and left.

But Qin Yiyan called out to her and asked: "Just now, were you the only one outside?"

"... Yes, why?"

Xu Xiaoxiao appeared composed.

But Qin Yiyan suddenly felt... very uneasy.

Leaving the hospital room, Xu Xiaoxiao caught up with Liu Xin'ai.

After catching her breath, Xu Xiaoxiao teased: "You slipped away quite fast."

Liu Xin'ai's expression was calm: "It's clearly because you're clumsy; you got caught while eavesdropping."

"Hey, Qin Yiyan's words were just too hilarious, though from a medical perspective, his father does still have the chance to reproduce."

Xu Xiaoxiao laughed as she spoke, feeling it was so absurd.

Liu Xin'ai looked at her helplessly and reminded her: "Alright, let's not gossip about our elders."

"Elders?" Xu Xiaoxiao curled her lip and retorted, "Does he even treat women like human beings? They are completely just tools for reproduction!"

Regarding this, Liu Xin'ai did not comment.

"By the way, who is Wang Yaran?"

Hearing this name, an image of a gentle and beautiful woman appeared in Liu Xin'ai's mind.

The woman's voice was shy and timid.

But her actions were not the least bit shy.

Ending her train of thought, Liu Xin'ai replied: "She should be the new daughter-in-law that Qin Yiyan's father has scouted out."

Hmph, so he's already found a replacement?

Xu Xiaoxiao revealed a sneer of disdain, then added: "How come I never noticed this person was so materialistic before?!"

"Because his bottom line hasn't been touched; the roots of the Qin Family must be his bottom line."

Liu Xin'ai's attitude was very calm when she spoke about these matters.

So calm, she seemed like an outsider.

Xu Xiaoxiao looked toward the person beside her frequently, her lips moving several times, but she did not speak.

"I'm not angry," Liu Xin'ai said suddenly.

And her words made Xu Xiaoxiao very surprised: "I haven't even asked the question yet!"

"With the way you're hesitating, the question is written all over your face."

This... alright then.

Xu Xiaoxiao linked her arm with Liu Xin'ai's and joked: "As expected of a best friend, you've even learned mind reading."

After hearing this, Liu Xin'ai smiled faintly.

Actually, Xu Xiaoxiao could also read minds; she knew... Liu Xin'ai was saying one thing while meaning another!

If she really didn't mind, then why hadn't she greeted him openly and honestly just now?

Clearly, her heart was still in turmoil.

Xu Xiaoxiao sighed softly.

When she thought of the words Qin Yiyan had said, Xu Xiaoxiao couldn't help but sigh again: "The two of you, one vows never to remarry after divorce, the other vows never to marry again after divorce—is this because you've been deeply hurt by love, or is it that you can't be with anyone else?"

As Xu Xiaoxiao spoke, she felt a certain woman staring at her from the side.

And there was an accusation in those eyes.

Xu Xiaoxiao immediately begged for mercy: "Alright, alright, I won't say anymore, let's talk about something happy."

"What happy thing?"

"Do you still remember Elder Wang?"

Liu Xin'ai recalled for a moment before asking: "The Elder Wang who helped Baobao turn the corner?"

"That's him; recently, he invited me to be a project consultant."

If it were just an ordinary project, Xu Xiaoxiao naturally wouldn't describe it as happy.

Then...

"This project of yours must have a significant background."

Regarding this, Xu Xiaoxiao did not deny it.

She even said with a smile: "This project has a million-dollar research fund provided by the Qinhai Foundation."

Qinhai Foundation?

It really did have a significant background.

Liu Xin'ai said to her with a smile: "Being chosen by the Qinhai Foundation shows that your capabilities are extraordinary; congratulations."

"I'm quite happy too, so, shall we have a small drink to celebrate?"

Drink?

Liu Xin'ai refused without a second thought: "Let's skip the drinking, it's easy to cause trouble."

Speaking of causing trouble, Liu Xin'ai thought of the time she had blacked out from drinking.

But what Xu Xiaoxiao was thinking of... was that kiss from Jiang Chenghao.

That scene was very romantic.

But when it comes to a matter between two people, if only one person remembers it, then it's not romantic, but frustrating!

And why did Xu Xiaoxiao always keep remembering it?

That was just an accident, it should be forgotten!

In order to shake the image out of her mind, Xu Xiaoxiao hurriedly shook her head.

After shaking it a few times, Xu Xiaoxiao even felt a bit dizzy.