Chapter 329: A Terrifying and Powerful Man

Twenty minutes later—

Qin Yiyan pushed open the room door once again.

In the bedroom, Liu Xin'ai was sitting in front of the table as calmly as before, but she was no longer as listless as she had been just a moment ago.

Hearing that he had arrived, she took the initiative to stand up.

A look of satisfaction flashed through the depths of Qin Yiyan's eyes.

"Let's go, the guests downstairs are already impatient."

As he spoke, he stepped forward two paces, took Liu Xin'ai's hand of his own accord, and tucked it into his arm.

Liu Xin'ai's gaze flickered for an instant, but she said nothing more.

The two of them walked out of the room together just like that and stood at the top of the stairs.

Listening to the noisy chatter of the crowd downstairs, Liu Xin'ai's mind suddenly felt somewhat blank.

She had once fantasized about... what it would be like when she married Cheng Hao...

Jiang Chenghao's image suddenly surfaced in her mind, and she couldn't help but feel a twinge of bitterness in her heart.

"Why is your expression still like this? Do you still remember what I said just now?"

Qin Yiyan's low, deep reminder rang in her ear, abruptly pulling back Liu Xin'ai's thoughts.

Must smile...

A trace of bitterness flashed in Liu Xin'ai's eyes, yet the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, cooperating perfectly.

"Very good. The engagement banquet won't last long. After it ends, I will take you abroad for a vacation. After that, you can do whatever you like. For now, you had best keep this expression."

Qin Yiyan swept a faint glance at Liu Xin'ai and led her downstairs unhurriedly.

This engagement banquet was held very grandly; the living room had long since been arranged to look like a small banquet hall.

Liu Xin'ai followed by Qin Yiyan's side from beginning to end, socializing with the various people who came to offer their congratulations.

It took a full three hours of busyness before the curtain finally fell on this banquet.

After sending off the guests, only the people from the Qin and Liu families remained in the villa.

"Sister, if Qin Yiyan dares to bully you, just tell me, and I'll find a way to help you deal with him!"

The youngest son of the Liu Family, Liu Qingze, pulled on Liu Xin'ai's hand and whispered into her ear.

Upon hearing this, Liu Xin'ai merely shook her head. Just as she intended to say something, she saw Liu Tengnian and Liu Rumeng walking over, accompanied by Qin Yiyan and the elders of the Qin Family.

"Xin'ai, our flight departs in two hours, so we need to hurry over now."

Qin Yiyan stepped forward with an easygoing tone, took Liu Xin'ai's hand quite naturally, and asked with a smile.

Liu Xin'ai did not speak. Although she did not want to go at all in her heart, she still cooperated gently and nodded in front of the elders.

A look of relief instantly appeared on Liu Tengnian's face, and he also spoke with a smile: "It's good to go and have some fun. Xin'ai has been busy with work ever since she returned to the country; it's time for her to go out and relax. It just so happens that the two of you can also cultivate your relationship. Though I must say... Yiyan really does take good care of Xin'ai."

"It's only right." Qin Yiyan took over the conversation with a smile and said unhurriedly: "A girl as gentle as Xin'ai naturally deserves more care. I believe that after we return from this vacation, the relationship between the two of us will progress even further."

"Yiyan, you must take good care of Xin'ai and don't let her suffer any grievances." Madam Qin, who was to the side, also spoke with a smile, looking at Liu Xin'ai with loving eyes, seemingly extremely satisfied with her daughter-in-law.

Liu Xin'ai listened in silence. Knowing that Qin Yiyan was preparing to take her away, she suddenly looked at Liu Tengnian and asked: "Dad, where is my bag?"

"What bag?" Liu Tengnian was startled upon hearing this, seemingly having forgotten about the matter.

Liu Xin'ai, however, couldn't help but feel a bit anxious and prompted him directly: "Before the engagement banquet started, didn't you take my bag?"

Liu Tengnian suddenly realized: "Right! Look at my brain! I was so busy being happy that I forgot about this! I'll go get it for you right now!"

As he spoke, he immediately called over his subordinates and had them quickly retrieve Liu Xin'ai's handbag.

Liu Xin'ai took the bag in her hand and finally let out a slow sigh of relief.

The momentary look of relaxation on her face did not escape Qin Yiyan's eyes.

Is there... something important in her bag?

She looks like she's very nervous...

A flash of inquiry crossed the depths of Qin Yiyan's eyes, but he did not dwell on it.

The two of them bid farewell to the elders together and were sent directly to the airport by the driver.

Qin Yiyan did not bring anyone on this trip, with only Liu Xin'ai accompanying him.

As soon as she got out of the car, Liu Xin'ai immediately reverted to that expressionless look, following unhurriedly by Qin Yiyan's side as they walked toward the airport entrance.

Qin Yiyan did not speak either. Unlike how he had demanded things of Liu Xin'ai back at the villa, he simply lowered his head and looked at his phone, seemingly contacting someone.

The two of them remained silent the entire way, not saying a single word from the moment they boarded the plane until they landed.

It was as if they were merely two strangers who happened to be sitting together.

The cabin door slowly opened—

Looking at the empty airport before her, Liu Xin'ai finally opened her mouth.

"Why did you want to come out for a vacation?"

She asked in a low voice, lowering her eyes to look at her fingertips.

Qin Yiyan did not speak.

Liu Xin'ai finally raised her head, looking at the person before her with some confusion.

Qin Yiyan put away his phone. As if he had sensed her gaze, he then asked unhurriedly: "So you can speak after all? I thought you intended to go from the moment you left the house until the vacation ended without saying a single word."

His tone carried a faint trace of mockery.

Liu Xin'ai's gaze flickered for an instant. Knowing that she would always be at a disadvantage when speaking with this person, she simply turned her head away and continued to follow silently by Qin Yiyan's side.

Immediately after, she heard Qin Yiyan in front say: "Since we just got engaged, we naturally need to come out alone to spend more time together. However, that is just the excuse for the family. I believe you should know how to act in front of the elders."

Upon hearing this, Liu Xin'ai's gaze flickered for an instant, a dark and unclear look crossing her eyes, and a strange feeling flashed through her heart.

This man, Qin Yiyan...

He is truly terrifying.

He could calmly accept everything arranged by his family, even an important marriage.

He could even pretend to be very appreciative of himself in front of his elders, speaking eloquently about this relationship.

Such a person is naturally slick and sophisticated in the business world.

Yet, it is hard for him to have any sincerity.

You will never know if the words he says with a smile are truly sincere or just feigned.

……

Half an hour later, the two of them stopped at the entrance of a vacation villa.

As soon as Qin Yiyan got out of the car, he spoke bluntly: "There is no one here to serve you, but someone will deliver food every day, and there are ingredients in the refrigerator; if you want to eat something, make it yourself. The master bedroom on the left side of the second floor is mine, and you can stay in any of the other rooms. Of course, if you want to live with me, I have no objection."

While speaking, Qin Yiyan walked toward the entrance of the villa.

Liu Xin'ai had no choice but to follow, a bitter smile involuntarily appearing at the corner of her mouth.