Chapter 1433: That Woman Is a Jinx

Qin Yiyan had a premonition that as soon as he touched her, Liu Xin'ai would glare at him.

This assumption made Qin Yiyan reveal a helpless smile.

On Liu Xin'ai's side, she quickly and deftly fastened all the buttons.

Afterwards, she kept her distance from Qin Yiyan and asked, "The buttons are fastened, can I leave now?"

"Mm, leaving now..."

Liu Xin'ai seemed to be waiting for just these words.

She didn't even wait for Qin Yiyan's voice to fade before she stepped out first.

That hurried appearance looked as if she were afraid Qin Yiyan would find another excuse to latch onto her.

Watching her back, Qin Yiyan sighed softly.

Afterwards, he reached out and touched the buttons Liu Xin'ai had touched, a trace of warmth passing through his heart.

Qin Yiyan truly felt that he was becoming easier to satisfy.

Even a small matter could allow him to savor a taste of sweetness.

Others might find it pathetic.

But Qin Yiyan felt this was very good; otherwise... days without Liu Xin'ai by his side were truly too hard to endure.

After his musings, Qin Yiyan walked out of the Hospital.

Liu Xin'ai had naturally long since vanished.

Qin Yiyan could only hail a taxi to return home himself.

And just as he was waiting for a car by the side of the road, Qin Yiyan's phone rang.

Glancing at the number on the screen, it was a call from Qin Chao.

Qin Yiyan answered the phone with an expressionless face, then heard the person on the other end of the line enthusiastically invite him: "Come home for dinner tomorrow night."

"I'm not feeling well, I can't go."

"But tomorrow is the wedding anniversary of your mother and me, and I've specially prepared a big meal. Can you... really not come?"

Hope seeped through Qin Chao's voice.

After hearing this, Qin Yiyan was silent for a moment, then he changed his mind: "Understood, I will go back tomorrow."

"That's great! Then come back early, your mother has been missing you!"

After Qin Chao finished his instructions, he hung up the phone happily.

Qin Yiyan, however, had no expression.

His emotions also had no fluctuations whatsoever.

He even left the task of picking out a gift to Lin Ze.

When the next day arrived—

Qin Yiyan carried the gift and returned to the Qin Family Villa.

Everything here was the same as usual, with no changes.

Qin Yiyan looked around, then stopped a servant and asked, "Where is my mother?"

The servant was just about to speak when Qin Chao walked down from upstairs, smiling and saying, "Yiyan is back!"

The smile on Qin Chao's face was something Qin Yiyan hadn't expected.

It just felt... a bit too radiant.

But Qin Yiyan didn't voice such an assessment, only asking, "Where is Mother?"

"Why are you in such a rush to find her?"

"Isn't this your anniversary? I bought a silk scarf for Mother as a gift."

Qin Chao asked with a hint of concern: "You only prepared a gift for your mother?"

"Yes, because Mother has worked hard all these years."

Qin Yiyan's tone was calm.

But his words... seemed to be implying something.

Qin Chao, however, didn't think much of it, only sighing: "Your mother is still at odds with me; even though I asked her to stay so we could all have a meal together, she wouldn't agree."

"So... Mother isn't at home?"

"That's right, it's just us two men who can have a drink."

Qin Chao's face was melancholy, but Qin Yiyan gradually felt... something was wrong!

He lowered his eyes slightly and said, "Since Mother isn't home, then there's no meaning in celebrating this anniversary. Perhaps Father should rest early."

Qin Yiyan wanted to leave as soon as he finished speaking.

But Qin Chao sighed very loudly: "Sigh, this home is becoming more and more desolate; even finding someone to talk to is so difficult!"

This lament of his made Qin Yiyan pause his steps.

Afterwards, he heard Qin Chao say: "Clearly, a year ago, it wasn't like this; our family of four was so happy and harmonious!"

Back then, how happy were they?

And how many people envied them?

But ever since Liu Xin'ai married in... their family had suffered one misfortune after another!!

That Liu Xin'ai is clearly a jinx!!!

The expression on Qin Chao's face changed from melancholy to gloom.

Finally, a flash of ruthlessness crossed his eyes!

Qin Yiyan turned back to gaze at his father.

After a moment, he said, "One must still look forward; life in the future can only get better and better."

Qin Chao withdrew the coldness from his body and sighed again, "That's right, it will get better and better! Now, come have a drink with Dad."

"My body hasn't recovered, I can't drink alcohol."

"Then you can drink fruit juice; Dad just wants someone to keep him company for a while and chat."

Qin Chao stared at Qin Yiyan without blinking.

In his eyes, there was even a hint of wariness.

That kind of look touched Qin Yiyan.

This time, he did not hesitate and went to the terrace with his father.

The kitchen had originally prepared a grand feast.

Yet Qin Chao only had the servants bring a few side dishes for drinking to the terrace.

However, quite a lot of alcohol was brought out, looking very much like he intended to drown his sorrows in drink.

Seeing this, Qin Yiyan said, "A little drink is pleasant, but drinking too much is harmful to the body."

"I know."

"Then why did you set out so much alcohol?"

"With more alcohol, it looks livelier."

Qin Chao's answer revealed a trace of loneliness.

It made his whole person seem shrouded in a layer of melancholy.

Qin Yiyan turned his head to look, feeling... that his father had aged severely of late.

Although his father had acted inappropriately in some matters.

They were, after all, father and son.

Looking at it from the essence, Qin Chao still cared about Qin Yiyan.

For the sake of this concern, Qin Yiyan should also have more patience with his father.

Thinking this way, Qin Yiyan took the initiative to pour wine for his father.

It was rare for his son to be so considerate, and Qin Chao looked gratified.

He even took out a bottle of grape juice and smiled, "Since you can't drink alcohol, you can use this instead. Come, let us father and son have a toast!"

Qin Yiyan did not dampen his father's spirits; he raised his glass and clinked it with his father's.

Afterwards, he drank it all in one gulp.

Seeing this, the corners of Qin Chao's mouth could not help but reveal a faint smile.

That smile was fleeting; after drinking, Qin Chao began to reminisce about the past, talking about interesting anecdotes from Qin Yiyan's childhood.

Qin Yiyan listened quietly, occasionally chiming in.

Then gradually... he felt a bit hot, and his eyelids grew heavy.

Seeing that Qin Yiyan seemed very tired, Qin Chao suggested very considerately, "Are you tired? I think you should just stay here tonight."

Qin Yiyan shook his head.

He could hear the sound of his father speaking.

But that voice seemed to be coming from inside a water vat.

It was muffled.

This state... is not right!

Qin Yiyan propped his body up with his arms, intending to leave this place.

Seeing this, Qin Chao hurriedly supported his arm and even teased, "You didn't even drink alcohol, how are you already drunk? Could it be that this grape juice has fermented into wine?"

"... I want to go back first."

"Didn't I say, just stay here today? Come, let me help you back to your room."

Qin Chao supported Qin Yiyan's arm and was about to go upstairs.

But Qin Yiyan insisted on leaving.

His persistence made Qin Chao's expression turn cold, and he even questioned, "This is your home too, what are you leaving for! Come to the room with me right now!"