Chapter 1420: Disliked by Mother

Because she could not figure it out, Chi Rong still intended to ask Qin Yiyan about it.

But Qin Yiyan did not want his mother to waste energy on such unimportant matters, so he concluded: "Mother, you need not worry; that Wang Yaran is not worth fearing."

"But it is truly annoying to have her buzzing around all the time. Is there no way to solve this once and for all?"

"A true solution once and for all would be to make Father abandon those unrealistic ideas."

Once these words were spoken, Chi Rong fell silent.

In truth, whether it was Qin Yiyan or Chi Rong, they both knew that was difficult.

Sigh—

Chi Rong sighed softly.

Then, the next instant, she heard Qin Yiyan ask: "In your opinion, is Father very obsessed with the management of the company?"

Chi Rong raised her eyes to look at Qin Yiyan and shook her head gently: "Not at all. Your father is not a workaholic."

"Then could it be that, now that he is older, he wants others to acknowledge that he has contributed to the company?"

Mentioning this, Chi Rong could not help but sneer.

She even said: "The company's previous situation was mediocre; it was only after you officially took over that the company made a qualitative leap. This is common knowledge; how could he have the nerve to be obsessed with that?"

Bringing up the past, Chi Rong had a particular urge to vent.

But that person was, after all, Qin Yiyan's biological father, and Chi Rong felt that was not right, so she forcibly held it back.

Adjusting her mood, Chi Rong said calmly: "Your father has lived very comfortably since stepping down from the company. He is very satisfied with this state. Your father has also told me more than once that you are very capable and that he is very at ease handing the family business over to you."

"Then does Father have no dissatisfaction at all?"

"Naturally, he does not."

After Chi Rong finished speaking, she noticed Qin Yiyan wearing a contemplative expression.

She felt Qin Yiyan's behavior was a bit strange, so she asked: "Why are you asking these things today?"

Qin Yiyan shrugged lightly and replied: "Because my management philosophy is completely different from Father's. Father is currently managing the company temporarily, and I am worried he might have opinions about some of my methods."

"What opinions could he have? He should be secretly laughing to have such an excellent successor as you."

Chi Rong would not exaggerate, and the words she spoke were not embellished in any way.

Moreover, her observation of Qin Chao was more direct.

Therefore, she could be certain that Qin Chao had no ambition for the company.

Since that was the case, why would he not let go?

Or... was Father plotting something?

And what role did that Wang Yaran play in his plans?

Qin Yiyan became lost in thought, and for a moment, his whole demeanor became very serious.

Seeing this, Chi Rong reached out and waved her hand in front of him.

This action successfully brought Qin Yiyan back to his senses.

He looked at his mother and asked: "What is it?"

Chi Rong sighed softly: "You child, what are you thinking about again? You were completely dazed."

"Just some company matters."

"You, you are still recovering your health; do not overthink."

"Mm, I know."

Qin Yiyan's attitude was good, and he responded positively to Chi Rong.

But whether he could actually do as he said... that was hard to say.

Chi Rong checked the time and stood up.

Seeing this, Qin Yiyan asked: "Are you leaving already?"

"I am not going far. Isn't Xin'ai right next door? I estimate she should be back by now. I'll go sit with her for a while first."

Chi Rong's decision also stirred Qin Yiyan's interest.

He even said: "I will go with you."

This...

Chi Rong hesitated for a moment, then tactfully refused: "... Your injuries haven't healed yet; you should rest quietly more."

"I am much better, and I even took a nap; I am full of energy."

"But your presence will affect my chatting with Xin'ai!" Chi Rong had no choice but to tell the truth.

And her truth made Qin Yiyan purse his lips.

Seeing her son was a bit unhappy, Chi Rong patted his shoulder and explained in a gentle tone: "Mother isn't rejecting you, but with your current thick-skinned behavior, Xin'ai will surely be annoyed the moment she sees you. Mother doesn't get to see Xin'ai often either; this time, just let Mother have a good chat with Xin'ai for a while."

Qin Yiyan already understood his mother's meaning.

She was rejecting him!

But Qin Yiyan could not refute her, because what his mother said... was all correct.

In the end, Qin Yiyan could only look at his mother resentfully as she went next door in a grand manner.

At this moment, Liu Xin'ai had just returned from the Laboratory.

She was just preparing to organize the books she needed to read recently when she heard from a servant that Chi Rong had come to visit.

Coming at this time, could it be Qin Yiyan...

Liu Xin'ai had a bad premonition and hurried downstairs.

And after meeting with Chi Rong, she found Chi Rong radiant, without a trace of worry.

It was evident that Qin Yiyan was fine, and Liu Xin'ai had worried needlessly.

Liu Xin'ai calmly set her mind at ease, then smiled and chatted with Chi Rong: "Why have you come?"

"I went to see Yiyan next door and decided to come sit with you for a while."

Since Qin Yiyan had been brought up, Liu Xin'ai said, "Qin Yiyan is recovering quite well, so please rest assured."

In saying this, she was actually testing the waters a little, wanting to see if Chi Rong had discovered anything.

Under Liu Xin'ai's gaze, Chi Rong smiled and said, "Although he moved out, he is right next door to you, so I am very relieved, it's just that..."

Chi Rong's words suddenly came to a halt.

And this pause made Liu Xin'ai involuntarily clench her palms slightly.

The next instant, she heard Chi Rong continue, "Because he is close by, Yiyan must be running over here to bother you all the time. If you can't stand it anymore, just tell me, and I will drag him back!"

Liu Xin'ai had not expected this to be what Chi Rong was going to say, and the expression on her face froze for a moment.

Immediately after, she said with a warm smile, "He hasn't bothered me yet; I go to the Laboratory during the day."

"That's good."

Chi Rong and Liu Xin'ai each breathed a sigh of relief.

But the reasons for their relief were different.

Chi Rong was purely relieved because her son hadn't done anything excessive.

While Liu Xin'ai was thinking that... Chi Rong still hadn't discovered the problem with Qin Yiyan's legs.

Because there was no final conclusion regarding Qin Yiyan's legs yet, she hadn't decided whether or not to tell Chi Rong.

Hesitating for a moment, Liu Xin'ai decided it was better not to tell the elder for the time being, so as to avoid causing her unnecessary worry.

Having made her decision, Liu Xin'ai invited Chi Rong to sit down and began chatting with her.

Because both of them intentionally avoided mentioning Qin Yiyan's name, their conversation was quite pleasant.

But a phone call interrupted their chat.

Chi Rong looked at the number on her phone and hesitated for a moment before answering.

Then, a lazy voice came from the other end of the line: "Mom, why didn't you call me when you got home?"

"I haven't gone back yet."

Qin Yiyan paused for a moment, then asked, "Are you still at Xin'ai's place?"

"Yes, I am."

"It's already very late, so stop disturbing Xin'ai's rest."

Jiang Baobao looked at the man in front of her, her heart feeling as if it had been pricked by a needle.