Chapter 1178: Little Angel and Psycho 20

After that day, the Jin family and Jin Chen tore apart their superficial relationship; everyone knew the relationship was bad, and those with ulterior motives could still find out that the elderly lady Fu Suhua had been unconscious for two days, and after waking her health remained poor, so she moved back into the Buddhist hall to reside.

Jin Xiangming knew that Jin Chen's public falling-out this time would surely be followed by other moves; if he wanted Jin Chen to die quickly, he still had to act through Jin Chen's beloved lover.

After some thought, Jin Xiangming suddenly thought of a person and immediately went to France himself.

About half a month after the banquet, one morning.

Jin Chen went out to meet with family members who had secretly taken sides; after all, it involved interests from all sides, and to show sincerity in this cooperation, the estate trust representative also attended—almost all core members were present, the only absentees being the household of the family head, Jin Xiangming.

And that morning, an unexpected guest arrived at the residence.

The butler, hearing the gatekeeper's report, was a bit dazed; after confirming it twice, he personally went through the garden and ushered the person inside.

"Long time no see, young master Shen."

Shen Liuqing, wearing an artistically styled French long robe, tall and graceful, replied gently, "Long time no see, Uncle Baobob—you're still as handsome."

The butler politely smiled, just having brought the person into the living room, when Xi Er happened to come downstairs, looking down from the spiral staircase.

"Who are you?"

Xi Er slowly came downstairs, his lazy sleepwear still not shaken off, his blue hair disheveled yet still stunning.

The butler was about to introduce him, but Shen Liuqing already stepped forward and extended his hand, saying, "Hello, I'm a friend of Jin Chen."

Xi Er blinked, feeling that the person's smile carried a different meaning, and he always trusted his own judgment.

"He's not here; come back another time."

"No need, I'll just wait here." Shen Liuqing smiled, setting down his luggage, and asked, "But who are you?"

The butler again prepared to introduce Xi Er, but Shen Liuqing suddenly realized, "Right, I've heard some rumors lately—you're the lover Jin Chen keeps at home, aren't you?"

Butler: "……"

"Worried."

"What should we do? Sir, could you come back now?"

Xi Er frowned, "No, I'm his lover."

Shen Liuqing chuckled a few times, "Fine, fine, whatever you say."

"Jin Chen really, learning from others to keep a lover, and not even buying you a villa."

He spoke with a hint of reproach, already stepping into the living room, "Don't worry, when Jin Chen returns I'll definitely help you demand the property."

Xi Er: "……"

Xiao Tian Shi frowned in confusion, not knowing what this person was getting at.

It seems my grasp of Earth language is still not proficient enough.

The butler felt his heart race, but due to Shen Liuqing's status he couldn't say much more, so he had the servant bring tea and hurried to call Jin Chen.

Helplessly, the secret meeting required all phones off, so Jin Chen couldn't receive the call at all.

The butler worried so much that two hairs turned white.

"Oh God, please let them coexist peacefully before the master returns."

In the luxurious living room.

Shen Liuqing seemed quite familiar with the place, not treating himself as a guest, holding a porcelain cup and sipping red tea, he curled his lips and said to Xi Er, "I haven't even asked your name yet."

Xi Er sat opposite him across the tea table, slowly eating the snacks the servant brought, and upon hearing that he lifted his gaze.

"Xi Er."

"Mr. Xi Er, may I ask what you do… Sorry, I mean nothing by it, I'm just curious how Jin Chen could be so fortunate to have such a beauty."

Shen Liuqing's smile remained gentle, his tone also kind, sounding completely harmless.

Xi Er's doubts grew deeper, and he became even more perplexed.

What on earth is this person here for?

"I won't tell you." Xi Er had finished his snacks, hugged his doll, opened the tablet, and muttered, "Jin Chen doesn't let me talk to others."

Shen Liuqing: "……"

The servant clearing nearby almost couldn't hold back, quickly wiped the table and left with the jade dish, thinking that no matter how strong the tea or how deep the tricks, they couldn't match their young master's simplicity.

But Shen Liuqing clearly had no intention of dropping the topic; he set down his porcelain cup and smiled, saying, "I heard Laolunsi is also here—perfect, I've been studying music in France these past few years and haven't seen him in a while."

How does he also know Laolunsi?

Xi Er wrung his hands anxiously, "He's on the fifth floor; you can't go up."

"The fifth floor… yeah, you really can't go in," Shen Liuqing's eyes flickered as he suddenly realized, "Come to think of it, I recall there's a piano in the residence."

"Or rather, it was the piano Jin Chen specially bought and gave me; sadly I missed the chance, could you take me to see it?"

Thud.

Xi Er's tablet slipped from his hand and hit the floor; he jerked back to awareness, somewhat dazed.

"The piano… given to you?"

"Yes, I major in music; back home I always loved the piano, and Jin Chen knows that."

Shen Liuqing's smile deepened, though his eyes hid a hint of mockery.

How could Jin Chen have taken a liking to such a dull fool? It seems his early return was wise—he still has plenty of opportunities.

"No."

Xi Er firmly refused, lowering his gaze with a hint of disappointment, "Jin Chen never said the piano was yours—I don't believe it."

"Anyway, you're an outsider; you can't go in."

Though he said that, Xi Er unconsciously recalled that since that day in the music room… after that, Jin Chen suddenly said he wanted to teach him to play the piano.

By today, he's already learned several pieces.

But if the piano was a gift from Jin Chen to someone else…

His heart felt a faint ache; Xi Er tightly shut his eyes, his long hair covering his cheeks, refusing to communicate further with Shen Liuqing.

Shen Liuqing's gaze turned slightly cold, he slightly lifted his chin, "You don't want Jin Chen to get angry over this, do you?"

"Xi Er, you're merely a lover, to be blunt, you still need to be more obedient."

Xi Er lifted his head and glared at him, "I'm not a lover, get out."

Shen Liuqing chuckled, "Look at you, why the rush to make me leave? That's not right."

"If Jin Chen finds out you drove me away, he'll be very angry."

Xi Er immediately retorted, "He won't."

Shen Liuqing sat up slightly, leaned in to look at Xi Er, smiling with hidden meaning.

"Really? How can you guarantee that?"

"After all, back when I had to go abroad... Jin Chen waited for me at the airport for five hours."

Hearing the sweetness hidden in his words, Xi Er's breath caught slightly, his heart tugged by emotion, and his tone turned completely cold.

"It has nothing to do with me."

"Jin Chen has never mentioned you, so you're not important."

Shen Liuqing's smile stiffened, and he didn't respond for a moment.

A few minutes later.

Laolunsi, coming down from the fifth floor, broke the silence in the living room.

"Young Master, since Jin Chen isn't home today, how about we eat some strongly flavored hot pot......"

Laolunsi paused at the elevator doorway, slowly opening his mouth wide.

"Damn it, Shen Liuqing."

"Oh God, he must be mistaken!"

"How did these two end up sitting together!"

"Brother! Family in danger, return quickly!"