‘Yeah, I’m here.’ Mu Yu hastily typed her response and sent it over before she waited for her friend’s response anxiously. Jiang Wenwen replied to her text soon after. ‘Aren’t you asleep yet?’
‘No. How are you now?’ Mu Yu looked at the message and realized how odd it sounded. She deleted the words ‘How are you now?’ before sending her reply.
‘He’s asleep,’ Jiang Wenwen replied.
‘Oh.’
The conversation went silent for a while before it indicated that Jiang Wenwen was typing. She typed and retyped her sentences a few times before she finally sent Mu Yu a text. ‘I’m eternally grateful to both you and Young Master Qin regardless of what happens in the future. Thank you.’
Through her text message, Mu Yu concluded that things must have gone the way Qin Jinhuan had expected it to. She stared at her screen for a while longer before she typed her reply. ‘Was it worth it?’ When Jiang Wenwen didn’t respond to her text imme
Rong Jian froze for a moment. “Yes. Who is this?” He replied before thinking too much about it.“Hahahaha…” Laughter could be heard from the other end of the line.“Qiqi?” Rong Jian guessed.“Good guess.”“It’s the first day of the Lunar New Year. Shouldn’t you wish me lots of luck for the New Year?” he replied.“Why can’t I wish for all of your wishes to come true instead?” Qiqi asked.“That would be even better.”“Rong Jian, will all your wishes come true only when you manage to be with my sister?” the cheeky voice asked on the other end of the call.“You silly girl. Where are you now?” he asked.“Ying and I are visiting Aunt and Uncle Rong at their residence.”“It’s no wonder you’ve been saying all these English terms then. My mother was the one who coerced you into learning them, right?” he replied.“You can’t say that about your m
More than anything, Mu Yu was naturally curious. Glancing outside the study and making sure that no one was around, she hesitated slightly before getting up. After hurrying toward the bookshelf, she peered into the opening between the racks. The secret room was rather small and not elaborately decorated; only a huge book rack rested against a wall, filling its entire width. The rack was made up of many smaller compartments, and each of them were filled with neatly-stacked A4 papers. To be stored so carefully in such a secretive place—what else can they be if not secret documents?Perhaps… They’re confidential clientele information?Realizing her intrusive act of stumbling into a private space, she quickly turned to leave. Just then, she noticed a large photograph mounted on another wall which made her stop short in her tracks. It was a photograph of a girl beaming with sparkling eyes—it was non
“What’s wrong?” Mu Yu was anxious.Yin Xiaotian did not answer. Instead, she only wept into her hands as Xin Yihan sighed and explained, “Our baby is gone, Yu.”He went up to Yin Xiaotian and wrapped her in an embrace, whispering comforting words into her ear. His face was filled with anguish as he said, “Don’t be sad—your health is more important. Don’t you remember what the doctor said? We’re still young, so we’ll have plenty of time to have children in the future. We just need to be more careful.”Yin Xiaotian buried her head in his arms but her sorrows persisted. Holding onto Xin Yihan, she sobbed silently into his sleeves. “What do you mean that the baby is gone? Did you have a miscarriage?” Mu Yu questioned urgently with worry in her tone. “It wasn’t a miscarriage; we went for a check-up today and found out that the baby simply stopped developing,” Xin Yihan said sadly. “The doctor has arranged a surge
As the days went by, the New Year holidays came to an end. Everyone gradually resumed their regular work schedules at the office, Mu Yu included. However, while others were reluctant to leave their holidays behind, Mu Yu was looking forward to going back to work—in fact, she was enthusiastic. Sure enough, she headed out with Qin Jinhuan as early as around 7.00AM. He was about to hold a morning conference with the mid-level management team. “Get Huang Bo to send you home earlier in the afternoon,” Qin Jinhuan reminded her when he dropped her off at the Bureau. She chuckled and said, “I’ve got nothing to do if I go home early anyway. I’d rather wait for you to pick me up and head home together.”He frowned in return. “There’s not much to do, though; there’s no need for you to sit here all day.”“I’m the only person on duty in the forensic lab right now; how is there not much to do? All right, enough nagging. Quick, you shoul
“Old Madam Xiao is back?”Seeing how she diligently visited Old Madam Xiao’s home every single day, Qin Jinhuan took pity on her and arranged for someone to keep watch 24 hours a day near the old lady’s house. The one who had called her was none other than the watchman, so she was a little excited after hearing the news—to her, Old Madam Xiao was their last hope. “Yes, Madam. Old Madam Xiao is back; should I take you to her immediately?” “No, no. I’ll head over right now.” Mu Yu stopped him at once, worried that his company would frighten the old lady. After a moment’s thought, she then added, “Stay there and don’t let her notice you. Let me know if she suddenly leaves—I’m coming right away.” “Understood.”She hung up and quickly called Rong Jian again. Unexpectedly, he spoke into the phone first. “Old Madam Xiao is back!” Those were Rong Jian’s first words. She was surprised. “Have you been i
“You’re saying that Rubing came across that incident on a Saturday while it was snowing? Was it earlier in the night?” “That’s right!” Mu Yu and Rong Jian both stopped in their tracks and turned around to answer in unison.Rong Jian hastily asked, “Did you see her that night?” “Yes. She stayed here for a long while.”Rong Jian’s expression tensed, and he hastily continued to ask her, “What time did she arrive?”The old woman thought it over for a bit. “Around 9.00PM.” “Are you sure?” Mu Yu was delighted.Rong Jian continued his frantic questions. “What was the exact timeframe? I want an accurate idea of the time!”His sudden raised voice startled the old woman, and she didn’t answer him immediately. After careful contemplation, she finally answered, “She was here from 10.00PM to midnight.” “Are you sure?” Rong Jian—whose body had stiffened for a moment—su
Qin Jinhuan shot straight up. “What happened?”“Doctor Feng left the detention cell on her own, and Chief Rong is going nuts from being unable to find her. Right now, he’s driving all over town by himself in his search for her; I wasn’t able to stop him no matter how I tried. Considering that night has already fallen, Chief Rong is bound to get himself into huge trouble if we don’t stop him now!”“Where is he currently?” Qin Jinhuan had already turned around and headed for the door as he spoke.Having already heard Liu Xiaofan’s words, Mu Yu hastily grabbed her coat and followed Qin Jinhuan. “I’m coming with you, Huan!”Qin Jinhuan had already gotten Rong Jian’s approximate whereabouts from his questioning, and his steps slowed down after he hung up on Liu Xiaofan. He waited for Mu Yu to catch up to him, and then he grabbed her hand before they rushed downstairs together.More than 20 minutes later, Qin Jinhuan
“What is it?” Mu Yu eyed Qin Jinhuan anxiously.“Feng Rubing fell and got hurt.”“Huh? How could that hap—”Rong Jian had already pushed Mu Yu aside before she could finish speaking, and he pressed Qin Jinhuan with utter shock. “Where is Rubing? How could she have fallen and got hurt?” “What’s with the pushing? Can’t you ask nicely?” Qin Jinhuan flew over to help the fallen Mu Yu while he rebuked Rong Jian in displeasure. “Can you even bear the weight of the responsibility if your push killed my child?”It was only then did Rong Jian realize his callousness, and he hastily apologized to Mu Yu by saying, “I’m sorry, Mu Yu. I…”Naturally, Mu Yu understood his feelings. She waved at him as she asked Qin Jinhuan on Rong Jian’s behalf, “Where is Madam Feng now? How is she?”Seeing that Mu Yu was all right, Qin Jinhuan finally looked at Rong Jian. “She’s already been sent to the clinic nearb
"You ...""Dad, mom, you guys go back first," Shang Qi Qiang stopped his father who was about to have a seizure, and turned to Qin Jinhuan to apologize, "Big brother, a thousand mistakes are my fault, you let me meet Xiao Xi, I'll make amends to her and beg for her forgiveness.""Why are you the one making amends and begging for her forgiveness? It's not like she caused the accident! She caused it herself, okay?" Chen Juan was very dissatisfied with her son's words and immediately spoke out angrily, "It was her own fault that she deliberately found a reason to quarrel with you in the middle of the night and then ran out to meet another man before she got into the accident! Wasn't she at fault?"Chen Juan said while presenting the cell phone page about the intimate contact between Qin Chengxi and Fu Shaoyan to Qin Jinhuan and Mu Yu to see, afraid that they do not know as if, completely ignoring the side of the husband and son who made all kinds of winks.Mu Ye
"Sister-in-law, go and pull my brother, but you can't ...""I know I know." Muyi pressed her to lie down, "You don't want to hurt the wound!""Don't mind me, I'm fine!""Okay, okay, I'll go persuade your brother." Knowing that she was in a hurry, Mu Yu waited for her to lie down and then ran out and instructed the nurse who had made special arrangements to take care of Qin Chengxi before leaving in a hurry.Seeing that Qin Jinhuan's figure had long since disappeared from the elevator entrance, she hurriedly called him and, upon learning that he was in the underground parking lot, immediately ordered him to wait for her to go down."What the hell is going on? Wasn't Shang Qi always good to Xiao Xi before?" Mu Yu expressed her disbelief after getting into Qin Jinhuan's car."That's for Shang Qi to ask." Qin Jinhuan glanced grimly at Bian Zijun.Bian Zijun answered, "I've already gotten through to Mr. Shang, and he said that he'll immediately a
Qin Chengxi had never actually thought of leaving the Shang family because she never thought she would have such a rigid side."Xiao Xi ah, you're too honest and have a weak nature, your brother is always worried that you'll be bullied outside, and always asked me to advise you to put on a stronger personality. You are a member of the Qin family, you should show the Qin family's vigor. Your brother said, no matter when, no matter where, no matter what happens, he will always be your strongest backing. You have to memorize these words."Her ears rang with the words her sister-in-law had spoken to her so eloquently today.Previously, she had been silently putting up with Chen Juan's mouthiness in the Shang family because of Shang Qi, and now that Shang Qi was talking to her in such a tone, what reason did she have to put up with them?Today she was going to show them that she, Qin Chengxi, wasn't as weak as they thought, and that she also had a personality!
"Isn't it just a picture? Making a big deal out of it is not something the Hoshi I know would do!""Is this just a picture in your eyes? Is it not your disloyalty to our relationship?""When have I ever been unfaithful to our relationship? Hoshi, you're breaking my heart when you say things like that, do you understand?""Your attitude breaks my heart even more!""My attitude ..." Seeing her crying more and more sad, he only had to give in, "Okay, okay, it's my fault, I'll make amends to you, I'll apologize to you, okay?""It would have been your fault. Think about it another way, if the picture was of me with another man ...""No ifs!" He immediately interrupted her with a scowl."You know to be angry too.""Haven't I already admitted my mistake?""You drove Joey Zhi Yun.""No way!" Shang Qi refused Qin Chengxi without even thinking, "I need her badly now!"Qin Chengxi bit her lip, "So do you need me?""That's
Seeing that it was Chi Sihui's caller, he wanted to not answer it, but after a moment's hesitation, he answered it.In the end, the two families were family friends, and he and she had grown up together as little ones."Shangqi, where are you?" As soon as the phone was connected, Chi Sihui's petite voice came through."What is it?" He asked back, faintly."Let's have dinner together, we haven't seen each other in a long time.""Not available.""Alright, alright, don't be angry with me, I invited you to dinner today just to apologize to you.""Apologize to me? Isn't it an apology for Hoshi?""To her?" Chi Sihui's voice was through contempt, but she didn't continue, turning to say, "I'll give her an apology, but I only want to see you today. Come on, I've reserved a seat at the Fate Restaurant.""No time.""Eh!" Seemingly knowing that he was about to hang up the phone, Chi Sihui immediately exclaimed, "You're going home for d
"Uncle, Auntie."With Shangqi gone, Qin Chengxi has no one to rely on, and Chen Juan makes her apprehensive.Chen Juan didn't enter the room either, but just looked at her with a face full of compassionate concern,"Xiao Xi ah, how's your body toning up these days? Why are you getting thinner and thinner?""I've been a little sick the last few days, so I've been eating very little. Always sleepy."Afraid that she would bring up another topic that she couldn't face, Qin Chengxi made a gesture of yawning, looking really sleepy, hoping that it would make her realize that she was leaving."You can't even take care of yourself, how can I expect you to take care of Sang-ki in the future?"Qin Chengxi wanted to say, "Shangqi will take care of herself," but thought better of it and smiled dryly, "I'll get my body well as soon as possible. Don't worry, uncle.""You just can't carry on the flavor for the Shang family even after you've toned up your bod
"Eh! Shangqi, let go!" Qin Chengxi struggled sharply."Shang, Mr. Shang?"The group of people who came in originally wanted to ask Qin Chengxi to look into the break because there was an argument, but they didn't expect to run into this scene, so they were all embarrassed and subconsciously tried to turn away."If you're here, why don't you finish before you leave?"The one who spoke, Shang Qi, at this time he had let go of Qin Chengxi, but his hand was still on her shoulder, as if he was swearing a kind of sovereignty, as if he was saying, you guys can watch out, your boss is my daughter-in-law, if you dare to bully her, you are bullying me.The corners of Qin Chengxi's mouth twitched as he looked at him unnaturally, but he let him.The crowd exited her office immediately after saying what they had to say briefly and succinctly.He grinned and held her hand as he took her out to dinner.She finally smiled at the thought.Since s
Qin Chengxi answered Mu Yan's call.She knew that her sister-in-law was worried about her situation, and immediately stated that she had the support of Shang Qi as well as the Shang family's parents, and only then did Mu Yan say nothing, and advised her a few more times to take care of her health."I know, I'll go back in a few days to see you and Redeemer. I miss Redeemer." She responded with feigned relief."Isn't it easy to miss her? I'll come home from work and bring her to video you.""Okay, that's a deal."A few more words were exchanged before she hung up.When he came back to the office again, Sang-ki was already buried in papers.Looking at him, who had also lost weight, she felt both guilty and heartbroken.She's the one who dragged Sang-gi down.If it weren't for her, the papers in front of him wouldn't have accumulated like a mountain.Meetings were pushed back and forth, and some matters that needed to be handl
"Brother! Don't!"Qin Chengxi was also terrified and cried as she went up to beg Qin Jinhuan.Although she has been in her heart not ashamed of what her parents did, but in the end is her biological parents, she can not sit back and do nothing, not to mention the grandfather's corpse is not yet cold, and in any case the family can not be so farce."Ah Huan, calm down!" Mu Ye also immediately stepped forward to dissuade Qin Jinhuan.Qin Jinhuan didn't make a sound, but just looked askance at Qin Wentao with a chilly face, without the slightest look of being persuaded by them.The sound of running footsteps outside approached.Qin Chengxi, who was afraid of seeing blood, was terrified, but she knew she couldn't say anything about her big brother and could only cry and go up to her father and beg him to leave.Qin Wentao knew that he couldn't restrain his son, and was worried that he had no place to vent his anger, when Qin Chengxi crashed into