Chapter 1449: She is willing

Qin Yiyan was somewhat bewildered by the warning look in her eyes.

After a moment of hesitation, he asked tentatively, "Xin'ai, what's wrong?"

"No more talking nonsense from now on!"

"I wasn't talking nonsense, though."

"How were you not? What did you say when you were being interviewed just now... have you forgotten?"

Watching Liu Xin'ai's slightly awkward expression, Qin Yiyan guessed what was going on.

The next instant, he said with a serious face, "I remember, but every word I said was sincere!"

"Including... that minor surgery?"

"Yes, I'll arrange it tomorrow."

Hah, very well, everything Liu Xin'ai had said to Qin Yiyan in the car just now had been for nothing!

Liu Xin'ai pressed her lips together tightly, brewing with anger.

And Qin Yiyan felt his arrangement had a problem, so he corrected it: "Tomorrow is too late, I have to make the appointment today."

As he spoke, he took out his phone.

Liu Xin'ai hurriedly grabbed his wrist: "Calm down!"

Afterwards, she said to Chi Rong, "Please try to persuade Qin Yiyan too, don't let him go crazy!"

Chi Rong had watched the entire news interview and knew what Liu Xin'ai was feeling awkward about.

Under Liu Xin'ai's expectant gaze, however, Chi Rong said...

"I respect Yiyan's thoughts."

Liu Xin'ai looked astonished!

And after the astonishment, she felt that Chi Rong must not understand anything at all.

So Liu Xin'ai provided a professional explanation.

At the end, she added in a low voice, "After all, it is a minor surgery; it will cause more or less damage to the body!"

"Is that so..."

Liu Xin'ai nodded quickly; she felt that Chi Rong had most likely been persuaded by her!

Who knew that after a moment of silence, Chi Rong would make a promise: "Then when Yiyan comes back, I'll make him something to nourish his body."

Qin Yiyan looked grateful: "Thank you, Mom."

"Why are you thanking me?"

The scene before them was truly one of a kind mother and a filial son!

But Liu Xin'ai was already speechless.

Seeing that she couldn't persuade Chi Rong, Liu Xin'ai had no choice but to look at Qin Yiyan.

And in her voice, there was a hint of helplessness: "You don't need to use this method to express your sincerity!"

"Oh."

"I won't approve of you because of this!"

"Understood."

"If you really understood, you wouldn't be so stubborn and unrepentant!"

Liu Xin'ai's emotions were gradually becoming volatile.

This was truly rare.

Seeing this, Chi Rong left silently.

She wanted to give the two young people some space.

And Qin Yiyan also turned serious.

He said, "I didn't intend to use this matter to coerce you; I am simply following my own heart to do something that allows me to relax."

Once this man Qin Yiyan made a decision, it was very difficult to change it.

But this time, Liu Xin'ai truly hoped he would change his mind!

She gently pursed her lips, then changed her attitude: "Then I won't doubt you anymore, but please don't... have any surgery, okay?"

"Really?"

"Of course it's real."

Liu Xin'ai's promise made a smile slowly creep onto Qin Yiyan's cheeks.

In order to keep Liu Xin'ai from going back on her word, he added, "We have a deal; you cannot doubt me again. If you break your word, I'll let you perform the surgery on me!"

Liu Xin'ai found this ridiculous and retorted, "Do you think I'm omnipotent? That I can perform any surgery?"

"It's fine, if you don't know how, you can learn; you can even use me to practice."

"You... you're shameless!"

"How can you say that? Medicine is very rigorous. I am being so selfless, why are you still criticizing me?"

Why shouldn't she criticize him?

This guy was clearly just... teasing her!

Liu Xin'ai looked up, intending to teach him a lesson.

But just as she looked up, she caught sight of Qin Yiyan's radiant smile.

That smile made Liu Xin'ai feel a bit dazed.

Thinking back on her experiences since meeting Qin Yiyan...

Liu Xin'ai couldn't help but ask a question: "Qin Yiyan, how have you changed so much?"

"How have I changed?"

"Your skin has become very thick."

Qin Yiyan also acknowledged this assessment, nodded slightly, and asked again: "Anything else?"

Anything else...

"You didn't know how to respect people before, you were dictatorial in everything you did, and you wouldn't listen to anyone else's suggestions. In short, you were a total jerk!"

Once Liu Xin'ai started complaining, she couldn't quite stop herself.

Yet after hearing this, Qin Yiyan didn't show the slightest sign of anger; instead, he accepted it all.

He even summarized it to himself: "So, according to you, the changed me is at least not a jerk anymore."

This result left Qin Yiyan feeling satisfied.

But it left Liu Xin'ai feeling helpless.

Watching Qin Yiyan constantly go off-topic, she couldn't help but feel a surge of resentment.

When the resentment reached its peak, Liu Xin'ai didn't even think; she blurted out: "But you are still annoying!"

"You find me annoying?"

Liu Xin'ai was about to admit it, but discovered that Qin Yiyan's face had suddenly leaned in close.

This startled Liu Xin'ai, and she immediately moved to retreat.

But Qin Yiyan gripped her waist, cutting off her escape.

Then, staring into her beautiful eyes, he pressed: "You find me annoying—is it because I've made you worry about me?"

"Of course not!" Liu Xin'ai denied it without a second thought.

But Qin Yiyan did not believe her denial, because...

"Why is your face red?"

Her face was red?

Liu Xin'ai couldn't feel it; she only felt that her heart was beating very fast.

Facing Qin Yiyan's increasingly ambiguous gaze, Liu Xin'ai stubbornly insisted: "That's because, because I'm a little hot!"

"Is that so? Then I'll open a window for some ventilation, or would you like some ice cream?"

"Neither is necessary, I'm going back!"

Liu Xin'ai pushed Qin Yiyan away with force, turned around, and left.

That flustered silhouette truly looked like someone fleeing in a panic.

Qin Yiyan didn't chase after her, but stood where he was, staring fixedly at her retreating figure.

Then, his expression gradually turned deep.

Qin Yiyan admitted that he had changed a lot.

And the fundamental reason for his change was because he loved her.

Love can make a person let go of their obsessions.

It's just that he didn't know... was it all still in time?

On the other side, Liu Xin'ai hurried back to the Liu Family.

She had wanted to breathe a sigh of relief, but after only a few seconds of quiet, she received a call from Liu Qingze.

Needless to say, this call definitely had something to do with Qin Yiyan!

Sure enough, after the call connected, Liu Qingze questioned: "Sister, why did you attend that press conference? Did Qin Yiyan use sweet talk to trick you?"

"No."

"So you were willing?"

"Mm."

The other end of the line fell silent.

Because the silence lasted so long, Liu Xin'ai even thought the signal was bad.

Just as Liu Xin'ai was about to hang up, she heard a long sigh from Liu Qingze.

Then he said: "You really should sort out your feelings for Qin Yiyan."

"Sort them out? No need."

"No, there is a need. From the perspective of a bystander, you have already fallen into Qin Yiyan's web of love. If this continues..."

Liu Qingze's tone paused, which made Liu Xin'ai subconsciously tighten her grip on the phone.

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