228: Is anyone here?

Is anyone here?

"Y-you—" Lu Yaran was furious, "This is my home!"

Nei Yehai smiled, "Ye is my son."

He was firm on where he stood. It didn't look like he was giving up until he achieved his motive. His message was clear: Sure, this was the Qin Family Home, but his son was also aggrieved.

He was investigating this matter to the end!

The atmosphere grew tense. How did the birthday party turn out like this?

Everyone looked at each other.

"Let me go! Punk, let me go!"

At that moment, a youngster approached with a smile, holding Ye by his clothes.

Behind him followed a dozen or so black-suited men.

Ye's limbs and head hung low as he was held by his suit like a flopping chicken.

When he saw who had arrived, Qin Yicheng's expression immediately changed.

"Xi Jiu!"

Qin Yan's eyes lit up and she quickly ran over to him.

The girl's footsteps were light and fast like she was stepping on clouds, as her face filled with anticipation. Those that didn't know would have thought that Xi Jiu was her boyfriend.

But…that was not the case…

Before Qin Yan managed to say anything, Xi Jiu already knew what she was going to ask, "Miss Qin, the Master told me to escort you home."

Qin Yan's eyes curved, "Okay!"

As though her heart had found a place to belong, her grievances immediately felt minuscule.

"Xi Jiu, let Ye down."

Lin Shuang tried to catch her breath as she caught up to them. It seemed, Ye had run into Xi Jiu after not getting very far. Since Xi Jiu recognized the rascal, he decided to bring him back.

Nei Yehai and Lin Shuang were surprised when they saw Xi Jiu. What was he doing there? And how come Qin Yan was acquainted with him?

"Punk! Let me go!"

"Ye, don't be rude!" Lin Shuang warned.

Xi Jiu chuckled, "Sister-in-law, you heard him. The little punk was yelling at me!"

He held the little boy up and dangled him in mid-air, scaring him until he grew fiercer, "How can you bully a child? Wait until I grow up! I'm going to challenge you, one-on-one!"

"Ha!"

Xi Jiu was amused, "Haven't you heard that a child should be bullied early?" If he didn't bully him now, he would not have the chance in the future.

Ye's face turned red as he yelled unhappily, "Daddy!"

Nei Yehai crossed his arms and held back a smile as he glanced at him, "You finally know to call me? Let me tell you, it's useless."

He spoke coldly. It was as though the child wasn't his.

Lin Shuang was speechless.

In a state of despair, Ye's arms and legs drooped, as well as his neck. He decided to play dead.

Qin Yan was the only one who couldn't stand it any longer, "Let him down."

"Fine. Little punk, I'll let you off this time. Next time you run into me, I'll make you pay. Understand?" Xi Jiu let Ye down and he quickly ran towards Qin Yan.

He wrapped his arms around her leg and said, "Big Sis, you're the only one that treats me well!"

He was such a sweet talker that Lin Shuang couldn't help but feel a little jealous.

Was this still her cold and overly mature son?

Qin Yan looked at the cutely whining boy, but she wasn't moved. She looked at him seriously and said, "Don't run around recklessly like that again, okay?"

Ye pouted his lips. "Okay."

But he couldn't accept it on the inside!

Qin Yan humphed and pulled him up with one hand, "If you don't listen again, I will hang you on the Christmas tree as decoration!" she threatened.

Tong Tong opened her mouth wide and gasped, "Wow, Big Sis Yan Yan, you're amazing!"

At this point, Qin Muran had her neck shrunk back, too afraid to make a sound.

In the end, Qin Yan stole the limelight from the birthday party that belonged to her.

The neglected Qin Muran spread her palms. They were covered in crescent moon-shaped marks.

Qin Yicheng was afraid that Qin Yan would report him to the dangerous man behind her, so he quickly tried to explain himself.

All of a sudden, something fell right in front of him. It was a black light-up sign, and it was soaking wet.

"This…"

Everyone was shocked; there really was a sign.

But why was it wet? They all looked at each other and simultaneously turned to look at Qin Muran.

Qin Muran was surprised by the doubtful gazes, "I…I really have no idea about this! Please believe me!"

Her eyes became misty. She was completely aggrieved but she refused to cry as she stubbornly kept a straight face.

Some people actually believed her.

Initially, Xi Jiu didn't want to pursue the culprit who threw the sign away; there was no point to it and Miss Qin didn't care about it.

He smiled slightly with a cold gaze, "This was still glowing when I found it. I saw that the words, 'Happy Birthday, Qin Yan' were written on it. Mr. Qin, can you guess where I found it?"

Qin Yicheng began to sweat anxiously, "This is a misunderstanding! An honest misunderstanding!"

"Oh?"

Xi Jiu's smile was icy cold, "The sign was in the garbage bin! Mr. Qin, I see you've organized quite a lively birthday party here. But since you weren't sincere about celebrating Miss Qin's birthday, why did you invite her here? I hope everyone can keep in mind that our Miss Qin isn't someone that you can tread all over!"

His master could suppress all of them on his own.

Nei Yehai and Lin Shuang were even more surprised at Xi Jiu's warning. 'What the hell is going on with Xi family!' they wondered. It seems that they had to contact Xi Ting for the details.

On the way here, Xi Jiu saw the three-tiered cake in the courtyard. Sitting on top was a figure with a white princess dress. When he saw it, Xi Jiu had let out an angry laugh.0

What the f*ck was this? What a ridiculous party. Why should Miss Qin stay here and suffer?

F*ck!

But Qin Yan was not suffering at all. She had never given much thought to the Qins anyway. She simply found Qin Muran's actions amusing.

She was meant to be smart. But why didn't she make good use of her intelligence instead of causing her trouble?

Was something wrong with her brain?

Besides, didn't she already kick her out of the Qin Family like she wanted? Why wasn't she satisfied?

However, now that Qin Yan heard Xi Jiu speaking up for her on behalf of Xi Ting, she suddenly felt her nose tingle and she almost cried.

It seemed, unfairness really did hurt.

"Xi Jiu, let's go," She sniffed.

Afraid that others would see her expression, she quickly headed out.

"Hey! Yan Yan! Help me explain things. I was sincere about celebrating your birthday. Don't go…"

"Mr. Qin," Xi Jiu forced a smile and stopped him, "Our Miss Qin needs to go home. Besides, your daughter is over there. Please take a proper look."

He gestured for Qin Yicheng to look at Qin Muran. After speaking, he turned and left.

Tong Tong blinked. She suddenly realized what was happening and chased after Qin Yan, "Big Sis! Big Sis Yan Yan! When will I see you again?"

*

The night sky was dark like ink as the car slowly moved away from the Qin Family Manor.

The fiery trees, the silvery flowers, and the beautiful light-up signs disappeared into the distance.

Qin Yan turned around and watched as the lights slowly faded. She grabbed a cushion, pressed her chin against it, and looked down in a daze.

Xi Jiu secretly sent a message: "Target acquired. Currently returning home!"

Since it was late at night that day, Xi Jiu was asked to take Qin Yan to Peaceful Retreat. They would board the flight for Beijing the next day.

Roughly 20 minutes later, they arrived at the Peaceful Retreat.

"Miss, we have reached," Xi Jiu gently reminded Qin Yan.

Qin Yan nodded and got out of the car. She walked into the living room of Xi Ting's condominium. Everything was pitch black.

Amidst the peaceful atmosphere, her racing heart rang in her ear. She took a couple of steps forward and said quietly, "Xi Ting? Are you here?"

No one responded. The room was quiet; there was a dead silence like the manor had fallen asleep.

Qin Yan turned around, "Xi Jiu…"

Where did he go? Xi Jiu, who was behind her a moment ago, was also gone.

Qin Yan parted her lips, so nervous that her palms became sweaty. She felt around for the light but her foot kicked something.

There was a loud bang and something fell on her head and body.

"Ohhh!!" Qin Yan jumped in fright.

That was when the lights switched on.

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