A Substitute Bride With Multiple Identities
Chapter 356: Compromise?

Chapter 356: Chapter 356: Compromise?

Song Shiwei had never seen Qi Yunqian so insane before.

After all, in her presence, he had always been cold and merciless, always standing high above her with a detached gaze.

Her chest rose and fell rapidly, and she struggled forcefully, only to find that Qi Yunqian was gripping her even tighter.

Song Shiwei lay on the soft carpet, looking up at Qi Yunqian, her mouth twitched slightly, "What exactly do you want before you’ll let me go?"

Emotion churned in Qi Yunqian’s eyes, yet his tone was gentle, "You know what I want, Shiwei."

Song Shiwei’s lips curved into a smile, her eyes filled with undisguised mockery, "What you want, I can never give you in this lifetime."

Qi Yunqian’s gaze instantly turned cold, his eyes reddened, his heart felt as if it were being viciously squeezed, with every breath came sharp, tugging pain.

Song Shiwei closed her eyes and moved the hand that Qi Yunqian was holding, "Are you holding me down like this because you want my body? How about I sleep with you once, you let me leave the villa, and then never bother me again, deal?"

Qi Yunqian’s complexion darkened, and he couldn’t help but tighten his grip on Song Shiwei’s hand, gritting his teeth, "Song Shiwei, do you realize what you are saying?"

"Are you so eager to escape from me, to run to those two men?"

Those two men?

Song Shiwei paused for a moment, then immediately thought of the time he had seen her having dinner with Shifei and, this time in the town, he probably also saw the scenes of her with Su Qi.

It had to be said, Qi Yunqian was truly like a persistent ghost, turning up wherever she went.

She sneered, "If that’s what you think, then I can’t help it."

Rage boiled within Qi Yunqian’s chest, his bloodshot eyes fixed on the woman beneath him, and he suddenly leaned down and kissed her fiercely.

Song Shiwei twisted her body in struggle, but he kissed her deeper and harder, stealing her breath away.

Just when she was about to collapse, Qi Yunqian finally let go of her.

"I won’t let you go, Shiwei," Qi Yunqian breathed heavily, his eyes full of bloodshot veins, his forehead pressed tightly against hers, "I won’t let you go until you agree to my demand."

Song Shiwei’s face was filled with anger, "Madman! What you are doing is illegal!"

Qi Yunqian laughed madly, "For you, breaking the law is nothing."

As the thread of rationality in his mind was on the verge of snapping, Qi Yunqian gritted his teeth, let go of Song Shiwei’s hand, and rose to look down at her, "If you want to see your brother, don’t even think about running away, Shiwei."

As his voice faded, he turned and walked toward the door, abruptly closing it with a bang.

A grim Qi Yunqian stood by the tightly shut door, hearing the sound of things being thrown inside, which only intensified the malevolence in his eyes.

He closed his eyes in restraint and strode away.

Inside the room.

The floor was a mess, with various decorative items overturned, and even the coffee table and bedside table had been knocked askew.

After venting furiously, Song Shiwei darkened her face, took her clothes into the bathroom to shower, and scrubbed furiously at her lips that had been kissed by Qi Yunqian, only stopping when they turned red and started to split.

With eyes reddened, she looked in the mirror at her swollen lips, disheveled hair, and a very disheveled appearance, feeling a surge of anger inside her, mixed with concern for her brother.

Qi Yunqian was really too despicable!

He actually used her brother to threaten her!

Song Shiwei closed her eyes.

She didn’t want to trouble He Miao originally, but now... she had to ask for her help.

She didn’t believe Qi Yunqian would treat her brother well. She had already harmed her brother’s earlier life, she couldn’t harm his future any further.

She had to find He Miao and ask her to implore Fu Yanhe for help in locating her brother.

As for Qi Yunqian...

Song Shiwei’s eyes roiled with malice. She would feign cordiality with him for now and wait until her brother was confirmed safe, then she would settle scores with him once and for all.

Having made up her mind, Song Shiwei hastily wiped down her body, got dressed, and left the bathroom. She found her phone, which had been cast aside during her earlier tangle with Qi Yunqian, in the messy room.

She picked it up and dialed Shen Yanhe’s number. Her heart was pounding rapidly inside her chest. Subconsciously, she glanced at the firmly shut door and walked into the bathroom. When the call connected, she whispered, "He Miao, I need to ask you for a favor."

Shen Yanhe was peeling an apple. Upon hearing Song Shiwei’s voice, she sharply sensed something was amiss.

She passed the apple to Fu Yanhe, who was sitting next to her working on official matters. Frowning, she asked, "What’s up? What happened to you?"

Fu Yanhe gave her a look, his eyes conveying a touch of helplessness, and resignedly continued peeling the apple for her.

Song Shiwei nervously swallowed, her gaze fixed anxiously on the bathroom door, fearing that Qi Yunqian might suddenly return. Her voice, lower, trembled slightly, "Can you help me track down my brother?"

"Qi Yunqian has him right now, and he won’t tell me where he’s hidden him. He Miao, I’m begging you, help me."

Shen Yanhe’s eyes instantly grew stern, "I’ll help you. Tell me your brother’s age and name, and if possible, send me a photo of him as well."

She paused, then asked, "Do you need me to come and get you out of there right now?"

Hearing her agreement, Song Shiwei breathed a sigh of relief and gratefully said, "Thank you, He Miao. I’ll send my brother’s information to you in a bit. I don’t need to leave for now, I’m safe at the moment."

No sooner had she finished speaking than the doorknob of the restroom turned with a click, followed by Qi Yunqian’s low, husky voice, "Come out and eat."

Song Shiwei was startled by his voice, her heart leapt to her throat.

She tried to remain calm as she bid Shen Yanhe goodbye, quickly hung up the phone, and sent her brother’s information to Shen Yanhe.

Then she flushed the toilet, took a couple of deep breaths, wore a blank expression, and went to open the door.

Qi Yunqian was standing right at the bathroom door, his gaze dark and unfathomable, looking at her. She didn’t know how long he’d been there or how much he had heard.

With a composed expression, Song Shiwei glanced at him without a word and walked past him to leave.

Qi Yunqian watched her intensely, stepping to follow behind her.

-

Meanwhile, at Fu Yanhe’s villa.

Shen Yanhe received the message sent by Song Shiwei on WeChat.

She had sent a photo of her brother, Song Yuche.

In the picture was a very handsome man, with deep and well-defined facial features, a prominent nose, and eyes sparkling with star-like glint.

Shen Yanhe forwarded his information to Xiang Ling’an.

Xiang Ling’an responded promptly.

[Xiang Ling’an]: ?

[Xiang Ling’an]: Boyfriend?

[Xiang Ling’an]: When did you start dating? Where is he from? How much does he have in assets? How many people are left in his family? Does he treat you well?

Seeing the three consecutive messages he sent, Shen Yanhe felt a vague sense of guilt as she glanced at Fu Yanhe peeling the apple and quickly replied.

[M]: ... Not a boyfriend, he’s the missing brother of a friend of mine. Please, Big Brother, help me find him.

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