Chapter 1457: Suddenly I Really Want to Hug You

This move is nothing but a bitter-meat ploy.

But before Chi Rong could open her mouth, Qin Yiyan spoke first: "Father, there is no need to worry. I will arrange for professionals to accompany you for the check-up."

"No need, just having your mother accompany me is enough!"

"But Mother might not want to go."

As Qin Yiyan said this, he used his eyes to consult Chi Rong.

Chi Rong lowered her gaze and nodded gently, acknowledging Qin Yiyan's words.

This result left Qin Chao unable to believe it.

He stared fixedly at Chi Rong's eyes and questioned her: "I am sick, and you still won't show any concern for me!"

"If you are sick, you should see a doctor; what is the use of looking for me? Besides, you haven't even had your check-up yet, so stop scaring yourself."

"You all... are truly cold-blooded!!"

Heh, isn't the truly cold-blooded person Qin Chao himself?

However, Qin Yiyan no longer wanted to argue with his father about these things.

Seeing his mother's exhaustion, he spoke to shoo him away: "Father, go back first."

"I am not leaving, I haven't finished what I have to say!"

"No matter how much you say, it won't change the outcome. Oh, I actually consulted with a lawyer and asked around; I have obtained information regarding your previous infidelity, as well as the records of the psychological treatment Mother has received over these years, to see if we can get the court to grant a divorce as soon as possible."

Qin Yiyan's unhurried attitude left Qin Chao stunned.

The next second, he breathed rapidly and questioned: "You want to air our dirty laundry in public!?"

"It hasn't reached that point yet, but the choice lies in Father's hands."

The choice?

Qin Yiyan saying those words was simply forcing Qin Chao to bow his head.

What choice could he possibly have left!?

But he did not believe Qin Yiyan could take things to the absolute limit, so he said: "You don't care about your reputation, but does your mother not care about hers either?"

Upon hearing this, Chi Rong raised her brows slightly and retorted: "It wasn't me who did the wrong thing, so why should I have any concerns?"

"Husband and wife are one; if a husband cheats, does the wife have no fault?"

Qin Chao spoke with righteous indignation, while Chi Rong stared at him without blinking, her lips pressed tightly together.

Under her gaze, Qin Chao continued his brazen talk: "If you had been able to hold onto my heart back then, how could I have possibly done something so foolish! In the end, it is because you were incompetent!"

After finishing, Qin Chao feigned magnanimity and waved his hand: "Since we are both at fault, let us just stop holding each other accountable."

It must be said, Qin Chao is very good at twisting black and white.

If it were the old Chi Rong, she might very well have been led by the nose.

And started to doubt herself.

However, now...

Chi Rong turned her head and said to Qin Yiyan: "Yiyan, I am not afraid of losing face; do whatever you need to do!"

Her choice startled Qin Chao, and then, he shouted in exasperation: "Chi Rong, you..."

"Enough, I don't want to hear your ridiculous remarks anymore! As for right and wrong, people can say whatever they like; I don't care!"

Chi Rong cut off Qin Chao's words, her gaze firm.

She even met Qin Chao's disbelieving eyes head-on and asked: "Do you want to say I am shameless? That doesn't matter either. I am already this old; I don't want to be controlled by invisible shackles anymore, and I certainly don't want my soul to be controlled by a few words from you!"

Liu Xin'ai felt that Chi Rong spoke very well, and her choice was very brave.

Qin Yiyan also fully supported his mother and said: "I know what to do now."

Qin Chao had originally been in a state of shock.

Once he heard Qin Yiyan's words, he immediately became nervous, turned his head, and roared: "You cannot make this matter public!!"

"If Father does not want me to do that, then..."

Qin Yiyan did not finish his sentence; he was waiting for his father to give a definitive response.

Qin Chao also knew what Qin Yiyan wanted to hear.

But...

He was truly unwilling!!

Qin Chao is a man who cares deeply about his reputation, but the recent storms have caused Qin Chao to lose his old face!

He does not want to be pointed at by others, so he cannot get a divorce! At the very least, not at this time!!

But the current situation is that this marriage must be ended.

The only difference is between losing face and losing even more face...

Qin Chao was at his wit's end.

He could only mutter powerlessly: "Why did it end up like this? The wife is gone, the grandson is gone, and the home... is also gone?"

These words sounded very heartbreaking.

However, on the scene, no one pitied him.

In the end, the dejected Qin Chao was taken away by others.

And Chi Rong finally no longer had to force herself to hold on, revealing a haggard and exhausted expression.

Qin Yiyan originally wanted to say a few words to his mother, but seeing her state, he could only send Chi Rong back to her room first.

In the room, Chi Rong looked at Qin Yiyan and Liu Xin'ai with a calm expression.

A faint smile still hung on the corners of her mouth.

She held both of their hands and said in a gentle tone: "I am truly happy to see you two reconcile, and thank you, Xin'ai, for being willing to give Yiyan a chance."

Liu Xin'ai lowered her gaze slightly and said: "This chance is something he earned himself, and this is not just giving him a chance, it is also... giving myself a chance."

Liu Xin'ai's words made Qin Yiyan's heart feel soft.

He couldn't help but turn his head and gaze at her affectionately.

Chi Rong felt that this girl lived very transparently, which made her feel envious.

The storm between the two had already passed, and what awaited them in the future would surely be a sweet, honey-like, wonderful life.

Thinking this, the smile at the corners of Chi Rong's mouth deepened.

A sense of exhaustion, however, made her slowly close her eyes.

Seeing that his mother had fallen asleep, Qin Yiyan took Liu Xin'ai downstairs.

The air here was a bit oppressive; Liu Xin'ai took a deep breath and wanted to go home first.

Qin Yiyan then said, "I'll see you off."

"I'm just next door, what is there to see off?"

"Even if it's close, there is still a wall between us."

Qin Yiyan sighed as he spoke, his gaze toward Liu Xin'ai also carrying a hint of resentment.

Liu Xin'ai knew that Qin Yiyan had an ulterior meaning, but she did not point it out, merely tacitly allowing Qin Yiyan to walk her home.

Standing at her doorway, Liu Xin'ai paused, then turned around and said to Qin Yiyan, "Remember to spend more time with Mom."

"I will."

"If you need to clear your head, you can come find me."

"Okay."

"You also need to observe Mom's physical condition; if her blood pressure is unstable, use medication in time..."

Liu Xin'ai was still nagging away with her arrangements, but the next second, she was suddenly embraced by Qin Yiyan.

His embrace was very warm and also very secure.

It also radiated a familiar scent.

Liu Xin'ai did not resist, only expressing a little dissatisfaction: "Why do you always launch surprise attacks?"

"Because I suddenly really wanted to hug you."

Qin Yiyan's chin was buried in the crook of Liu Xin'ai's neck.

When he spoke, his breath sprayed onto her skin, making Liu Xin'ai feel a bit ticklish.

Because of the angle, Liu Xin'ai could not see the expression on Qin Yiyan's face.

However, Liu Xin'ai could feel the exhaustion in Qin Yiyan's voice.

During the father-son dispute just now, Qin Yiyan had appeared very calm.

He had even controlled the overall situation.

But no matter how calm he appeared, he and Qin Chao were, after all, father and son.

The atmosphere in the room suddenly turned heavy, as if the air itself had frozen.