Chapter 570: Time to Act Again

Qin Yiyan's good mood had long since vanished during their conversation, and he turned and left without looking back.

But no sooner had he returned to his room than he received a call from home.

Qin Yiyan glanced at it and hurriedly answered.

"Yiyan, are you busy right now?"

Qin Mu's gentle voice came from the other end of the line.

"Not busy, Mom, go ahead."

Hearing his mother's voice, Qin Yiyan's tone softened instantly.

Only then did Qin Mu speak slowly: "It's like this, didn't your father and I mention earlier that we wanted you and Xin'ai to find time to come back for a meal and stay the night? How about today?"

"Alright, I'll head back in a while."

Qin Yiyan agreed, and after the mother and son exchanged a few more words, he hung up the phone.

Thinking of the unpleasantness with Liu Xin'ai just now, Qin Yiyan adjusted his mood before heading to her room again.

Liu Xin'ai was sitting by the bed, lost in thought.

Hearing someone enter, she maintained the same expressionless look as before.

Immediately after, she heard Qin Yiyan speak in a relatively friendly tone: "My mom said to have you come home with me for dinner tonight and stay the night while you're at it."

"Do I have a choice?"

Liu Xin'ai was in a bad mood and didn't want to go anywhere.

Qin Yiyan knew she would be like this and replied irritably: "I've already agreed."

Liu Xin'ai's eyes flickered for a moment, and she nodded expressionlessly: "I know. I need to tidy up, you go outside and wait for me first."

As she spoke, she stood up and sat down in front of the vanity.

Qin Yiyan stared at her for a few seconds, then turned and walked out.

There was an indescribable strangeness between the two of them.

Ten minutes later...

Liu Xin'ai had changed into a new outfit and appeared downstairs.

Qin Yiyan was already waiting in the car. Seeing her open the door and sit in, still wearing that same expressionless face, he couldn't help but remind her: "After we get back, you..."

"I know how to act, you don't need to remind me."

Liu Xin'ai interrupted him directly, her tone cold and tinged with disdain.

Qin Yiyan felt sparks of anger flare up in his eyes again, but thinking about having to go home to see his parents, he had no choice but to hold it in.

The journey was silent.

Half an hour later—

Qin Yiyan parked the car outside the villa gate.

The family butler had been standing by the window waiting for a long time; as soon as he saw Qin Yiyan's car, he hurried inside to report.

Liu Xin'ai also adjusted her expression the moment she got out of the car, wearing a faint, forced smile, just as she did when appearing in front of others, and linked her arm with Qin Yiyan's.

The two of them entered the door together.

Qin Mu and Qin Fu were sitting in the living room chatting, and as soon as they saw the two enter, they stood up enthusiastically.

"Xin'ai, long time no see. We should have invited you over for a meal long ago, but I heard from Yiyan that you weren't feeling well. Are you feeling better now?"

As soon as Qin Mu saw Liu Xin'ai, she took her hand and asked with great concern.

Liu Xin'ai glanced toward Qin Yiyan with some surprise, not expecting that Qin Mu had already extended an invitation before, and then hurriedly replied: "It's nothing serious anymore, thank you for your concern, Qin Mu."

"As long as you're fine, then let's eat. We can talk while we eat."

Qin Mu affectionately pulled Liu Xin'ai toward the dining table.

Qin Fu and Qin Yiyan followed behind them.

Seated at the table, Qin Mu continued enthusiastically: "Xin'ai, I didn't know what you liked to eat, so I had the chef make a bit of everything. Don't be reserved, just treat this like your own home."

"Alright, thank you, Auntie."

Liu Xin'ai nodded with a smile, looking like the perfect young lady of a prominent family, though only she knew that she had no appetite for food at the moment.

Just as she was thinking this, she saw a pair of clean chopsticks place some vegetables onto the plate in front of her.

Qin Yiyan's smiling voice also sounded at the same time: "It doesn't matter if you don't know what she likes to eat, isn't that what I'm here for?"

As Qin Yiyan spoke, he helped Liu Xin'ai pick up some more food.

Seeing how affectionate the two of them were, Qin Fu and Qin Mu nodded repeatedly in satisfaction.

Liu Xin'ai, however, was stunned, her expression involuntarily showing some surprise.

The vegetables Qin Yiyan had picked were indeed all things she liked...

But how did he know?

A trace of doubt flashed in Liu Xin'ai's eyes, followed by an involuntary cold snort.

To be able to act to this extent in front of his parents is truly impressive; knowing her preferences so well... it must have been her father who told him, right?

Liu Xin'ai didn't say anything more and obediently ate the food he had picked for her, not showing any abnormality.

The meal was enjoyed by both host and guest.

After dinner, Liu Xin'ai couldn't help but check the time, wanting to go back.

But Qin Mu was too enthusiastic, pulling her onto the sofa to talk for a long while, carefully inquiring about Liu Tengnian's condition.

Seeing that time was running out, she suddenly said: "Xin'ai, since it's so late today, why don't you and Yiyan stay over? You haven't seen Yiyan's room yet, have you? Anyway, you two are getting married soon, so just stay the night today. After the wedding is over, your uncle and I won't force you to move back in; you two can continue living on your own, just come back to visit us during the holidays..."

As Qin Mu spoke, she pulled Liu Xin'ai to stand up, intending to take her upstairs.

Liu Xin'ai was startled and instinctively looked toward Qin Yiyan, signaling for him to speak up.

She naturally couldn't firmly refuse Qin Mu's intentions; the only one who could handle this matter now was Qin Yiyan.

But someone clearly had no intention of speaking.

Qin Yiyan followed leisurely by Qin Mu's side, and upon seeing Liu Xin'ai's gaze, he suddenly felt his mood improve somewhat.

Not keeping a straight face anymore?

Knowing to seek help from him at a time like this?

But he was determined not to give her what she wanted.

"Auntie, today is too rushed, I think... perhaps we should change the day..."

Seeing that Qin Yiyan would not speak, Liu Xin'ai had no choice but to refuse herself.

Upon hearing this, Qin Mu naturally continued to persuade her: "It's not rushed; new clothes, pajamas, and such—I already had people prepare new ones for you, just waiting for you two to come back and stay..."

Qin Yiyan also chimed in at this moment, right on cue: "Mom, Xin'ai is just shy."

"What is there to be shy about? In a few more days, you two will be husband and wife. Xin'ai, just treat this place as your own home, no need to be reserved."

Qin Mu liked Liu Xin'ai very much and was satisfied no matter how she looked at her; as she spoke, she had already brought her to the door of Qin Yiyan's room.

What met the eyes was a room that could be described as extremely luxuriously decorated.

Almost the entire bedroom followed a magnificent European style, which was a far cry from Qin Yiyan himself.

Standing at the doorway, Liu Xin'ai could not help but cast a surprised glance at Qin Yiyan.