Chapter 492: Longing to See Liu Xin'ai One More Time

"Didn't you choose not to go to the funeral yourself that day? What does it have to do with your father? Hasn't his health been recovering quite well lately?"

Qin Yiyan leaned against the doorframe and suddenly asked with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Liu Xin'ai instantly couldn't help but flare up.

He still had the nerve to ask?

She had clearly already packed up and was ready to leave that day; it was he who insisted on tagging along!

Who knew what kind of intentions he had!

That was the funeral of Jiang Baobao's mother; if she had caused any trouble by showing up with him, she feared she would never be able to have peace of mind for the rest of her life!

Besides, what if he used this matter to make demands of her, or told her father—what if he made her father sick with anger again?

Her father had long since ordered her not to have any further contact with the Jiang Family...

So that day, she had no choice but to give up and choose to stay home!

Liu Xin'ai looked at Qin Yiyan with cold eyes, not wanting to say a single extra word, but then she suddenly realized something, and her heart skipped a beat.

How long had he been standing outside?

Did he hear her answering the phone?

A flash of panic instantly crossed Liu Xin'ai's eyes, but she immediately feigned composure and retorted, "Do you need something from me? How come I didn't know you also liked eavesdropping on other people's phone calls?"

She deliberately ignored his provocation just now and quickly recalled in her mind what she had said.

It seemed like it had been Baobao describing the situation to her the whole time...

She hadn't mentioned Cheng Hao's name even once.

She hadn't even said words like "condition" or "recovery"!

Qin Yiyan shouldn't have discovered anything...

Just as Liu Xin'ai was thinking this, she heard Qin Yiyan say unhurriedly, "I wouldn't call it eavesdropping; your door wasn't closed tightly, and I just happened to pass by. I heard you talking about the funeral and thought you might be bad-mouthing me to that Jiang Baobao..."

His tone was somewhat regretful, as if he were dying to hear Liu Xin'ai say something bad about him to others.

Hearing him say this, the heavy stone in Liu Xin'ai's heart immediately fell back into place.

It seemed he really hadn't heard anything; he just thought she was explaining to Baobao why she hadn't attended the funeral that day...

"Who has any interest in bad-mouthing you? Do you think I'm you?"

She gave Qin Yiyan a sharp retort, deliberately keeping her head down to look at her phone, too lazy to pay him any more mind.

She was naturally indifferent by nature, and logically, she wouldn't have said such aggressive words, but after staying here for a while, her temper had been worn down.

Upon hearing this, Qin Yiyan didn't get angry at all; instead, he chuckled.

"Very good, then you'd better remember what you just said and make sure I don't catch you in any wrongdoing."

He seemed to be in a good mood; he dropped that sentence, closed the door casually, and left.

Liu Xin'ai listened intently to his footsteps walking away, and only then did she finally relax completely, finally having the time to focus her mind on thinking about Jiang Chenghao.

She hadn't even had the chance to ask Baobao just now...

Did Cheng Hao... mention her?

What did he say?

Liu Xin'ai's gaze flickered for a moment, and she suddenly walked to the table, opened the drawer, and took out the ring necklace she treasured.

To reduce unnecessary friction with Qin Yiyan, she only wore the necklace when she went to see Jiang Chenghao, or when she wore high-collared clothes that made it easy to hide.

Looking at the shiny ring in her hand, Liu Xin'ai's heart suddenly stirred slightly.

If it were possible...

Could she see Cheng Hao one more time?

This thought suddenly popped into Liu Xin'ai's mind, and her long-dormant heart couldn't help but beat wildly because of this notion.

She wanted to see him...

She wanted to see him!

Even if... it was just to chat casually...

A trace of anticipation instantly appeared in Liu Xin'ai's calm, waveless eyes, though it was overshadowed by anxiety.

Would he still be willing to see her?

What if... he knew she was already engaged to someone else and didn't want to meet?

What if... what if he still liked her; should she go see him?

Was the way things were now better for both of them?

Liu Xin'ai looked at the ring in her hand and fell into deep thought.

Two days later—

Jiang Chenghao was already able to get out of bed and walk around freely.

His recovery was astonishing, and he quickly accepted all the current circumstances, though his expression turned sorrowful whenever he thought of the old Madam Jiang.

Jiang Baobao specifically took her to the cemetery to visit the now-buried old Madam Jiang.

The two of them said many things to the tombstone before walking back to the Li Mansion at dusk.

Jiang Baobao thought he would be like the previous few days, preferring to stay alone and quiet.

But unexpectedly, after dinner, Jiang Chenghao took the initiative to say, "Baobao, there are some things I want to talk to you about."

"Okay."

Jiang Baobao was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly and readily agreed.

The two of them went into the room together.

Jiang Chenghao sat on the edge of the bed with a solemn expression.

Jiang Baobao did not make a sound to disturb him, letting him sort out his own thoughts.

After a long while, she finally heard him ask in a low voice, "Is Xin'ai... already engaged?"

Jiang Baobao did not expect him to bring up Liu Xin'ai at a time like this, and she couldn't help but be slightly stunned.

Only then did she nod with a complex expression.

"Xinaijie, she..."

Jiang Baobao tentatively wanted to open her mouth to offer some comfort, but she did not know what to say.

Jiang Chenghao then continued to ask, "What kind of person is her fiancé?"

"He is from the Qin Family, Qin Yiyan."

Jiang Baobao did not know much about the Qin Family, so she simply gave a name.

Jiang Chenghao, however, nodded.

"So it was him..."

Jiang Chenghao naturally knew of the Qin Family; although he had no interaction with Qin Yiyan, he still knew his name.

Seeing his expression was normal, Jiang Baobao suddenly couldn't help but ask, "Little Uncle, do you... still like Xinaijie?"

Jiang Chenghao was stunned by her question, then suddenly laughed.

But in that smile, there was nothing but unspeakable bitterness and sadness.

"Of course I like her. The only person I have wanted to marry in this life is Xin'ai."

He answered firmly, without a shred of hesitation.

Jiang Baobao pursed her lips, feeling even more uncomfortable inside.

"Little Uncle, you... you shouldn't blame Xinaijie, she..."

"How could I blame her?"

Jiang Chenghao smiled and shook his head gently.

But then he suddenly asked, "Then... has their wedding date been set? That Qin Yiyan... how is he to her? Have you met him?"

Jiang Baobao's throat tightened.

This matter... was truly too cruel for her Little Uncle who had just woken up.

But since he had already asked, even if she lied, it would be impossible to keep it from him...

Jiang Baobao hesitated for a long while, took a deep breath, and then replied, "Their wedding date... is next month. Qin Yiyan... I have met him once or twice before. He seems... quite good to Xinaijie."

Jiang Baobao thought of how Qin Yiyan always went to the Hospital to visit Liu Xin'ai, and subconsciously felt that their relationship was good.

After finishing, she carefully observed Jiang Chenghao's expression.