Chapter 468: Doing Things That Fiancees Should Do

The journey was silent.

As soon as Liu Xin'ai entered the house, she went straight into the study that had been specially furnished for her.

Her desk was somewhat cluttered, filled entirely with foreign materials she had specifically sought out regarding Liu Tengnian's condition, along with videos of craniotomy surgeries.

Qin Yiyan went in and wandered around for a bit, putting on a show; seeing that she was indeed busy, he did not disturb her.

Liu Xin'ai stayed in the study until the middle of the night.

Even her dinner was eaten right there in the study.

Qin Yiyan had also been handling some official business, and by the time he walked out of his study, it was nearly midnight.

He intended to get a late-night snack, but unexpectedly, the moment he opened his door, he saw a faint light spilling from another room not far away, casting onto the hallway.

"Liu Xin'ai hasn't rested yet?"

Qin Yiyan muttered to himself, softened his footsteps, and walked toward the study not far away.

As soon as he approached, he saw through the crack in the door that Liu Xin'ai had long since fallen asleep at her desk, though he didn't know when.

He raised an eyebrow and simply pushed the door open to walk in.

The computer screen was still playing a video of a craniotomy.

Qin Yiyan frowned slightly, quickly closed the bloody scene, and tentatively reached out a finger to poke Liu Xin'ai's arm.

Liu Xin'ai did not react.

She was frowning slightly, appearing to be in a deep sleep, yet even in her dreams, she wore a look of distress.

Qin Yiyan could not help but look at the person before him, suddenly lost in thought for a moment.

"Where do you get so many worries from? You're even frowning while asleep..."

He whispered softly, pondered for two seconds, then suddenly bent down, reached out, and scooped the sleeping Liu Xin'ai up horizontally!

Qin Yiyan's movements were steady; Liu Xin'ai only struggled slightly and did not wake up.

He lowered his head to glance at the person in his arms, then turned to leave the room, heading toward the bedroom.

The bedroom was pitch black.

Qin Yiyan couldn't be bothered to turn on the lights and simply carried Liu Xin'ai straight toward the side of the bed.

Just as he intended to place her on the bed—

"What are you doing holding me!"

Liu Xin'ai's voice, carrying a hint of shock, suddenly came from his arms, causing Qin Yiyan's movements to come to an abrupt halt.

"Awake?"

He raised an eyebrow, inexplicably feeling in a good mood, and placed Liu Xin'ai on the bed.

Liu Xin'ai, however, was like a startled rabbit; she instantly scrambled to the center of the bed, looking at Qin Yiyan with a face full of terror.

When did she fall asleep?

Why did this guy have to carry her back to the room?

Liu Xin'ai had just woken up, her brain still a bit groggy, yet her face was full of defensiveness.

"Heh..."

Upon encountering her gaze, the good mood Qin Yiyan had been in suddenly turned sour again.

Did he look like he was about to pounce on her at any moment?

Did this woman hate him that much?

A dark glint flashed in Qin Yiyan's eyes; he suddenly lowered his head sharply, knelt one leg onto the bed, and trapped Liu Xin'ai between his arms!

"Qin Yiyan!!!"

Liu Xin'ai instantly reached out to grab the pillow nearby, slamming it between the two of them!

In her desperation, this was the only thing she could reach.

Yet the more flustered she became, the more composed the expression on Qin Yiyan's face grew.

"A pillow... do you think that can stop me?"

He curled his lips in disdain, slowly lowered his head to lean in close, and forcefully lifted Liu Xin'ai's chin.

"I didn't intend to do anything at first... but since you're so nervous now, it actually makes me want to do something..."

Qin Yiyan spoke slowly, his fingers teasingly sliding across her delicate chin, brushing past her snow-white neck, and finally landing on her collarbone.

Liu Xin'ai's long lashes trembled slightly, and she jerked her body away.

Yet she didn't avoid him by much.

Qin Yiyan had almost trapped her entire body beneath him, leaving no room for movement.

"Get up."

Liu Xin'ai took a deep breath, feigning composure, and spat out the two words.

"What if I... don't get up?" Qin Yiyan did not move aside; instead, he leaned in even closer.

Liu Xin'ai instantly broke out in goosebumps.

Yet the man beside her ear, as if playing a prank, leaned in a few inches further.

"Why be so repulsed? Some things... are bound to happen sooner or later, aren't they?"

His tone was once again tinged with a hint of a smile, seemingly very expectant of the things he spoke of that were bound to happen.

Liu Xin'ai, however, stiffened violently.

Before she could react, she heard Qin Yiyan's demonic voice continue: "Anyway, we are already engaged; if we were to have a child early... the elders of both families would probably be very happy, especially your father..."

"Qin Yiyan! Shut up!!!"

Liu Xin'ai's ears buzzed, and she finally reacted, reaching out violently to push the person in front of her away!

But her wrist was grabbed by him in one motion!

Qin Yiyan's strength was surprisingly great; he easily pressed Liu Xin'ai's hands back against her chest, his breath drawing even closer.

Just a little bit further...

Liu Xin'ai jerked her head away, her whole body trembling uncontrollably.

What kind of madness was this guy spouting?

Could he really be wanting to...

No!

She didn't want anything to happen with the person in front of her at all!

If she had known it would be like this, she would have been better off with Cheng Hao back then...

Liu Xin'ai's mind was in chaos, and her fingertips turned icy cold in an instant.

Back then, it wasn't as if she and Jiang Chenghao hadn't nearly crossed the line.

But it had always stopped at the final step.

Cheng Hao said he wanted to save the most beautiful thing for the night they were married.

But... that day never came.

Bitterness welled up in Liu Xin'ai's heart, and she closed her eyes in despair.

Yet, the expected touch never came.

The shackles on her hands suddenly loosened, and even the weight on her body vanished in an instant.

"Boring."

Qin Yiyan's disdainful tone came from beside her ear, pulling Liu Xin'ai back to her senses.

She snapped her eyes open, only then seeing that Qin Yiyan had already gotten up from the bed and was standing by the bedside.

"No need to be so nervous; I have no interest in a cold woman like you, though... the way you look when you're scared is much better than that wooden face of yours usually."

Qin Yiyan's words were harsh, but his tone was smiling.

After speaking, he turned and left without looking back.

"Clang!"

The room door was shut by someone.

Liu Xin'ai stared at the empty air in front of her for a long time before she climbed up from the bed.

She scrambled to pull the quilt from the side, wrapping herself up tightly.

The sensation of being grabbed just moments ago still lingered on her wrists.

Liu Xin'ai reached out and rubbed them hard with her fingers, leaving a clear red mark.

She had been extremely sleepy, but now she had no sleepiness left at all, only a messy buzzing in her brain.

What happened just now...

It would happen sooner or later.

As long as the two of them were married, how could he possibly never touch her for the rest of his life?

Even if it were just to humiliate her, he wouldn't let this opportunity pass!

But... what was she supposed to do?