Chapter 198: Mom, I

"OMG, was I hit by a car?"

After George showed his credentials, and with Qin Yun—now highly recognizable—present, the officers who arrived to handle the incident happened to all be fans of Wild Survival, so the cause and effect were quickly clarified.

But when the police inspected the female gunman, their lips couldn't help twitching.

Once the surveillance footage was pulled up and the group saw the entire sequence, they all stared at Qin Yun with strange expressions, making him feel uneasy.

"Qin, you could've been gentler," one officer couldn't help saying. "His bones are broken everywhere—he's in for a world of pain."

"I don't have to pay compensation, right?"

"No," the officer smiled. "The sequence of events is crystal clear. You acted in self-defense and stopped attacking once the opponent lost the ability to resist—this fully complies with the law. No need to worry about compensation."

"But these PETA fanatics are truly insane—they found out your itinerary and ambushed you with gunfire on this street. Absolutely crazy."

Hearing he didn't have to pay compensation, Qin Yun exhaled in relief. As for these fanatics, he didn't give them a second thought.

Hmph, if you've got the guts, come to China—I'll let you feel the full force of Chinese law.

While they were handling the case, traffic resumed shortly, since it was morning rush hour with heavy pedestrian flow.

A crowd this large was extremely conspicuous.

People kept sneaking over to gawk, and inevitably, someone recognized Qin Yun.

"Qin, you're Qin—the Qin from Wild Survival?"

A young man stared in disbelief, his voice loud enough to carry down several blocks.

"Hi," Qin Yun greeted, and the street grew even more congested.

It's not just Chinese people who love to gather for a spectacle—everyone in the world does. Seeing the crowd, many others grew curious and came over to see for themselves, until layers of people piled up inside and out.

Eventually, the police had to clear a path for Qin Yun to leave.

George's car was clearly undrivable—he took a police car to the airport.

…

When he stepped out of Xiaoshan Airport, the time was already 12:30 p. m. Beijing Time, February 14.

He didn't notify Su Huan, because today was Valentine's Day—their first Valentine's Day together—and Qin Yun decided to surprise her.

Dragging his fully packed suitcase, he boarded the airport shuttle, dozed off briefly, and arrived at Wulin Gate. There, he hailed a ride-hailing car straight to Su Huan's residential complex.

Today was Friday; Su Huan was surely at work, so he planned to prepare at home first.

Arriving at the complex, he checked the parking spots—only his Land Rover was parked there; Su Huan's BMW was absent.

"Heh."

Qin Yun smiled and went straight upstairs, using the code to unlock Su Huan's door.

Pushing the door open, the familiar fragrance washed over him—her hair's scent—making his heart warm.

The home hadn't changed. Qin Yun took out his belongings one by one and began preparing.

The gift was cliché—some cosmetics from abroad and a set of Victoria's Secret lingerie. Well, he didn't know Su Huan's exact size, but his master-level photography skills made his eyes a measuring tape.

Besides, after several intimate encounters, he could tell her body's general proportions just by feel.

He opened the fridge—no fresh vegetables. So he went downstairs to the nearby market, bought some, and planned to cook a few delicious dishes for dinner—to reward himself and satisfy Su Huan's stomach.

Just after six p. m., Qin Yun's ears twitched slightly—he heard the click of high heels in the hallway.

Su Huan twisted her neck to relieve the day's fatigue, expertly entered the code, then froze—her nose twitched as she caught a tantalizing aroma.

She looked down at the floor—a pair of familiar shoes, beside them a massive suitcase and a familiar backpack.

Qin Yun's back?

Under the warm golden light of the living room, a bouquet of vivid red roses caught her eye; beside them sat several exquisitely prepared dishes—a sudden tenderness rose in her heart.

The kitchen door opened, and the figure she'd longed for day and night walked out carrying a dish.

"You're back? Wash your hands—dinner's ready."

Just those simple words made Su Huan go limp; she didn't even notice her bag slipping from her hand.

Without even putting on slippers, she stepped forward, grabbed Qin Yun, and hugged him tightly.

"You're so annoying—coming back without telling me first! You scared me half to death."

Qin Yun, still in his apron, chuckled: "I wanted to surprise you. Today's our first Valentine's Day together—I'd never be late."

Su Huan lifted her head, her nose twitching: "Hmph, what if I'd eaten out today? Wouldn't all this be wasted?"

"Uh… then I guess I'm unlucky."

Looking at her face, so close and blooming like a flower, Qin Yun felt a pang of hunger—but now wasn't the time.

"A few more dishes are still in the kitchen—help me carry them out. Let's eat first, talk while we eat."

Soon, they sat at the table; Su Huan had changed into home clothes.

Girls are like that—outfit for outside, outfit for home, completely distinct (anyway, my wife is exactly like that).

Qin Yun's cooking, of course, needed no praise—each dish hit Su Huan's sweet spot; she couldn't stop eating, unconsciously finishing more than a full bowl of rice, far exceeding her usual intake.

"You've lost weight," Su Huan reached out to touch Qin Yun's face, her eyes filled with pity. "Your skin's gotten much rougher."

Qin Yun smiled, grasping her hand: "I haven't lost weight—you know how well I eat every meal. If not for the high activity level, I'd probably gain weight. But my skin really has gotten rough—extreme cold, biting winds—it'll take proper care to repair."

"Mm." Su Huan nodded. "So how long will you rest? Back to Zhoushan or stay in Hangzhou?"

Qin Yun thought for a moment: "I haven't decided where my next livestream will be, but I won't broadcast in February. Let's wait until spring in March. Since I started livestreaming, I haven't really rested at all—this time, I'll take a proper break."

"If it's Zhoushan, I plan to go back in a few days." As he said this, he suddenly remembered something, his eyes lighting up. "Why don't you come with me? You're already so close with my mom."

Su Huan's face flushed instantly: "That… isn't it too soon? We've only been together such a short time—already meeting your parents?"

Qin Yun looked at her with disdain: "Who's the one always hanging out with my future mother-in-law, calling her her 'girlfriend'?"

Su Huan, flustered, leapt up and lunged at Qin Yun, her cheeks blazing red—adorably so.

"Fine, I'll go—I'm not afraid!"

Qin Yun made no resistance, letting her pummel him, then exerted a slight force, wrapping his arm around her slender waist and standing up, heading toward the sofa.

"You said it, so in a few days we'll head back to Zhoushan."

"Hmph."

Sitting on the sofa, the two snuggled against each other, exchanging sweet nothings from these past days, all lovey-dovey, the atmosphere quite lovely.

He even took out his phone and snapped a selfie of the two of them being affectionate, then posted it straight to Weibo.

【Back in the country, discussing the next livestream with my CEO, stay tuned】

"Yuck, you didn't even beautify the photo before posting it."

Su Huan grabbed her phone, looked at the Weibo post she'd just sent, and felt especially wonderful.

"I'm already good-looking enough; any more beautification wouldn't be real."

Su Huan tapped refresh, and discovered countless comments had already piled up underneath.

"Holy crap, Qin Ye is back in the country, sis-in-law is so pretty."

"CEO, pfft, whose CEO is that cuddled up in the chairman's arms?"

"Boo hoo, Qin Ye isn't even single anymore, I'm your looks-fan, I'm unfollowing."

"Qin Ye's girlfriend is really gorgeous, prettier than a lot of celebrities."

"Qin Ye's stamina is so terrifying, do you think his girlfriend can handle it?"

Seeing this comment, Su Huan went 'poof'—her little face turned beet red, and then she turned her head to see Qin Yun looking at her with a half-smile. Immediately embarrassed and annoyed, she grabbed the throw pillow beside her and shoved it over his head.

"What are you laughing at, what are you so smug about."

The two of them roughhoused, and before they knew it, it was already past ten at night.

"How about you sleep on the sofa tonight, it's so late, don't bother going to a hotel, saves a few bucks too."

Qin Yun's heart warmed, and looking at Su Huan pretending to be calm, he nodded eagerly.

"Okay, okay, I'll do as you say."

Seeing him like this, Su Huan couldn't help but roll her eyes: "Don't overthink it, you big pervert."

"I won't overthink it. I'm the sort of guy who sits with a beauty in his lap without losing his composure, faces danger without fear, stands ready in battle—a true gentleman."

"What nonsense is all this."

Su Huan took out a set of bathrobes from the room and stuffed them into his arms.

"Go take a shower first, I'll pull out the sofa for you. My sofa pulls out into a bed, no different from sleeping on an actual bed."

Qin Yun went to shower, and Su Huan, while spreading the sheets for him, listened to the whistling coming from the bathroom, her heart fluttering like a little deer.

"He's definitely getting the wrong idea, hmph, absolutely can't let him have his way easily. Tonight I must lock my door tight, otherwise with how strong he is, if he really tried anything forceful, I definitely couldn't resist."

"But keeping him here and then locking the door—isn't that a bit not great?"

"No way, all men are big pig trotters, if it's too easy to get them they definitely won't treasure it."

"Qin Yun shouldn't be that kind of person."

The war between heaven and man in her head only ended when Qin Yun came out in his bathrobe.

Then, under Qin Yun's scorching gaze, she was utterly defeated and fled in a panic.

That night, in the end, nothing happened.

Qin Yun slept straight through till dawn, his sleep quality scoring a perfect hundred on the APPLE WATCH. As for Su Huan, sporting two dark circles under her eyes, she hadn't slept well all night.

Seeing Qin Yun looking refreshed and energized, she couldn't contain her annoyance.

But just as she was about to retaliate, she was pulled straight into his embrace, and his warm lips instantly enveloped hers. She had no idea just how tempting she looked to Qin Yun at that moment.

That kiss nearly suffocated Su Huan, her whole body going limp in Qin Yun's arms.

If Qin Yun hadn't been holding her, she probably would've collapsed straight onto the floor.

Their lips parted; looking at Su Huan with her dazed eyes, Qin Yun nearly had the urge to gobble her up in one bite.

"Mm, your breath stinks, hurry up and go wash up."

Qin Yun patted his butt and headed to the kitchen, while Su Huan stayed where she was, a silly smile spreading across her face.

She brushed her lips, touched her cheek, and muttered: hmph, yours is the one that stinks.

After breakfast, the two went to the company.

This was Qin Yun's first time visiting his own company. The office Su Huan had rented wasn't big, and there weren't many employees—just five or six people.

The company itself existed to serve him, so there wasn't really any business demand.

"This was reserved for me?" Qin Yun looked at the office decor, a bit speechless. "I don't even come here, why reserve me an office? Better for you to use it yourself."

Su Huan pushed Qin Yun into the boss's chair and smiled: "Having this office means our company has a boss, so the employees have confidence when they work. As for me, I'm just not used to working alone in an office."

The boss's chair was very comfortable, his whole body sinking into it.

Qin Yun looked at the floor-to-ceiling window on the left, then at the broad desk, and nodded in satisfaction: "Not bad, then I'll come work here occasionally from now on."

Afterwards, Su Huan briefed him on the company's current personnel structure, salary structure, and various benefits.

After listening, Qin Yun gave Su Huan a thumbs-up: "Worthy of being my CEO, someone from a big company really is different. But I have a few small suggestions, want to hear them?"

"Go ahead."

"Work hours don't need to be like internet companies, no need to clock in. With so few people, ten in the morning to four in the afternoon is fine. Anyway, whether we clock in or not, it's the same for our company."

Su Huan thought about it and nodded in agreement.

"No problem, I'll post this announcement next Monday, the employees will definitely be happy. Anything else?"

"There's also the benefits." Qin Yun pointed at himself. "Since the company exists to serve me, the bonus can be tweaked too. Every time I livestream in a month, everyone gets an extra ten thousand in bonus."

Su Huan was speechless.

"Are you crazy? Our company only has six people total. If you livestream once a month, that's an extra sixty thousand in expenses. Four livestreams a month, wouldn't that be three hundred thousand? Just because you have money doesn't mean you spend it like this."

"Hahaha... too much? Then five thousand?"

Su Huan shook her head: "No, still too much, two thousand at most."

"Alright, I'll listen to you."

Qin Yun finished speaking, grabbed Su Huan's hand, and pulled her entire body into his arms.

Su Huan cried out: "It's broad daylight—what if an employee comes to the office?"

She tried to struggle, but how could she possibly break free?

Qin Yun cupped her face and smiled: "You're just a tiny CEO with such a big sense of authority—daring to contradict the chairman's opinion? I'll have to punish you."

……

【……Chinese contestant Qin Yun has successfully won the championship of 'Wild Survival,' the first Chinese champion in over a dozen seasons of this program……】

【In the program, Chinese contestant Qin Yun demonstrated the crystallization of the Chinese people's wisdom……perfectly showing the world what true fearlessness means……】

【During the live broadcast of the program……viewing count……】

Qin Yun stared in shock at the news on TV, confirmed the '1' in the upper-left corner, then instinctively pulled out his phone and dialed Hu Fen's number.

As soon as the call connected, Qin Yun said: "Mom, I'm on TV again—hurry and watch the News Broadcast."