Chapter 769: Blocking All His Retreats

Liu Xin'ai listened to Qin Yiyan "acting" on the side, suddenly thought of something, and hurriedly said: "Just stay in the guest room across from me, that way it's a bit closer..."

"Alright..."

Seeing the two of them being so "enthusiastic," Liu Qingze had no choice but to agree.

Hearing him agree, Liu Xin'ai immediately let out a heavy sigh of relief.

Qing Ze agreed to stay... This way, at least for tonight, she could get a good night's sleep, right?

Her gaze flickered for a moment, the depths of her eyes filled with bottomless exhaustion.

Ever since she was forced by Qin Yiyan that time, she had hardly been able to rest well for a single night.

When Qin Yiyan was at home, she was always on pins and needles, worried that he would do the same thing as that day.

When Qin Yiyan was not at home, she was equally restless, not knowing when he would return, what his mood would be when he returned, and the outcome would naturally return to that day she never wanted to recall in her life.

Only when she was so sleepy she couldn't keep her eyes open could she drift into a hazy sleep for a while.

But tonight... with close family here, no matter what, Qin Yiyan wouldn't dare to force her!

Liu Xin'ai thought this, pretended to naturally break free from Qin Yiyan's hand, and grabbed Liu Qingze's arm.

"Let's go, I'll take you upstairs to see the room."

As she spoke, she pulled Liu Qingze toward the stairs, carrying a slight, imperceptible rush and panic.

Qin Yiyan followed behind the two, his eyes sweeping over Liu Xin'ai without a sound, a trace of mockery slowly emerging on his face.

Liu Xin'ai... is afraid...

Did she think she could avoid something this way?

Indeed, she could.

However, only for this one day.

He hadn't had enough fun yet.

What could be more interesting than watching one's prey, worrying every day about when they would be "eaten"?

The three of them went upstairs together.

Liu Xin'ai indeed arranged for Liu Qingze to be in the room closest to her bedroom.

Qin Yiyan was also very tactful and said: "Then you two chat first, I still have some work to handle, I'll go to the study first. By the way, Qing Ze, if there is anything regarding work, you can also ask me."

"Alright."

Liu Qingze replied.

Qin Yiyan turned and left, and only then did Liu Xin'ai take Liu Qingze to the guest room.

"Sister, are you... really alright during this time?"

As soon as they entered the room, Liu Qingze asked with concern.

He didn't know why, but every time he saw Qin Yiyan and Liu Xin'ai standing together, he always had an indescribable sense of strangeness, yet he didn't know why; it was just an intuition that something wasn't right.

Liu Xin'ai was taken aback by these words, paused for two seconds, and then replied: "Of course I'm alright. Instead, what about you? Are you tired from work lately?

Can you tell me what you've been doing specifically?"

"Hmm."

Liu Qingze nodded, sat down on the sofa, and briefly talked about his work.

But when talking about this, he couldn't avoid mentioning one person.

Hearing that Cai Xiaotang was actually the person in charge for this partner, Liu Xin'ai was indeed incredibly surprised.

"That's too much of a coincidence! I had only heard before that Xiao Tang seemed to be working in this field, I didn't expect you two to actually meet. Since you are people who know each other, working together will definitely save a lot of trouble. With the two of you together, I'm relieved..."

Liu Xin'ai looked relieved.

Liu Qingze's expression, however, was dark and unclear.

Relieved?

If his sister knew he had fallen for Cai Xiaotang, she would definitely be shocked, right?

Liu Qingze suppressed the emotions in his heart and hurriedly changed the subject.

The two chatted for a few more sentences, and seeing that Liu Qingze was a bit tired, Liu Xin'ai took the initiative to suggest he go rest.

"Qing Ze, if you encounter anything, you must tell me, you know?"

Liu Xin'ai still felt that Liu Qingze looked preoccupied, and couldn't help but urge him again.

"I know, I'll go back to rest first."

Liu Qingze smiled and helped her close the door.

The moment he turned around, the smile on his face vanished without a trace.

He returned to his room, closed the door behind him, and picked up his phone.

Cai Xiaotang's message was still there, and there had been no reply.

Liu Qingze thought for a moment, raised his hand to type a few words, paused for two seconds, and then quickly deleted them.

After a long while, he finally threw the phone aside helplessly and let out a long sigh.

Forget it...

Better to wait until tomorrow.

Tomorrow...

Thinking that he had to go to the Hospital to take care of his father starting tomorrow, Liu Qingze suddenly thought of something and immediately turned to go out.

Since he needed someone else to handle the work coordination tomorrow, he had to tell Qin Yiyan first so he could arrange for someone else to go directly to the hotel tomorrow...

Liu Qingze thought this and walked toward the study upstairs.

Just as he stood in the hallway, he saw a faint light shining from under a door not far away.

He walked straight over.

As he walked closer, he heard the sound of Qin Yiyan speaking inside, seemingly on the phone with someone.

"How many companies in total are interested in collaborating with Jiang Chenghao?"

Qin Yiyan asked the person on the other end of the line, his tone sounding somewhat cold.

Liu Qingze stopped in his tracks instinctively, keenly catching a familiar name.

Jiang Chenghao?

Sister's ex-boyfriend?

Why was Qin Yiyan inquiring about him?

Just as Liu Qingze was thinking this, he immediately heard Qin Yiyan continue: "Take people to these companies tomorrow; do you know what you should do?"

The study fell silent for a few seconds.

Qin Yiyan's voice then sounded again: "Mm, do it that way. As for the others who are interested, including those Jiang Chenghao is currently in contact with, handle them all together."

After saying this, he hung up the phone directly.

Liu Qingze stood where he was, pondered for two seconds, did not linger, and turned to leave with lightened footsteps.

He went all the way back to his room, his mind filled with the phone call he had just heard.

Was Qin Yiyan targeting Jiang Chenghao?

Why?

Because he is sister's ex-boyfriend?

But the two of them are clearly already married, so why does he still...

Should he tell sister about it...

The next day—Liu Qingze got up especially early.

After the three of them had a simple breakfast together, Qin Yiyan left directly.

Liu Qingze seized the opportunity and brought Liu Xin'ai straight to his room.

As soon as they entered, he said with a serious expression: "Sister, I have something to tell you. Is there some misunderstanding between you and brother-in-law?"

"What..."

Liu Xin'ai was stunned upon hearing this, and her heart skipped a beat instantly.

Why would Qing Ze ask that?

Did he know something?

The momentary panic on her face was far too obvious, allowing Liu Qingze to catch the flaw.

He frowned sharply and hurriedly pressed, "Sister, are you hiding something from me? Is there really no problem between you and brother-in-law?"

"We..."

Liu Xin'ai quickly adjusted her emotions and, without answering directly, instinctively covered up: "We... there's no problem, why are you asking this all of a sudden?"

No sooner had she finished speaking—than Liu Qingze asked back bluntly: "Then why did I hear brother-in-law targeting your ex-boyfriend last night?"