After the True Heiress Travels Back
Chapter 401 Are You Willing to Take the Risk?

Chapter 401: Chapter 401 Are You Willing to Take the Risk?

Quan Jinbei didn’t care about his own health, but his opinion was quite different from that of Shi Yaoguang.

He didn’t mind Shi Yaoguang meeting these people.

"They want to see you, it doesn’t really matter if you meet them..."

Shi Yaoguang cut him off before he could finish, her eyes narrowing slightly with a hint of coldness, "What did you say?"

Quan Jinbei tapped on the tip of his nose, seeming to sigh as he spoke, "You’ve seen the condition of my body..."

Shi Yaoguang’s eyes were deep, "Are you blaming me with that statement?"

Quan Jinbei was puzzled, "What do you mean?"

"Blaming me for promising you a long life, yet failing to cure you?"

"I’ve never thought that way!" His tone was a bit anxious.

It was true that their initial acquaintance was because Shi Yaoguang had promised to cure him.

But as they spent more time together, he developed different feelings for Shi Yaoguang.

Naturally, he no longer dwelled on the previous promise, especially since Shi Yaoguang had already done her best.

He knew the state of his own health; he was already content with what Shi Yaoguang had brought him before.

Shi Yaoguang looked at him with frustration, huffing lightly, "Third Master, you should rest your own thoughts."

"Hmm?"

"I’m absolutely not going to let you die."

Her tone was light, but it carried an indisputable confidence.

Somehow, he believed her.

Still, deep down, he felt a touch of melancholy.

Believing was one thing, actually achieving it was another, much harder, matter.

He didn’t want to make things too difficult for her.

Shi Yaoguang naturally knew what he was thinking, and with a sigh, she stood up, "Since the Third Master wants me to meet them, then I’ll meet them."

Quan Jinbei was satisfied.

If he really wasn’t around, Shi Yaoguang would manage just fine with these social connections.

He hadn’t yet realized that while his own health was uncertain, he had already started to plan for Shi Yaoguang’s future.

Having promised Quan Jinbei that she would meet with those who had sent their visiting cards, Shi Yaoguang naturally wouldn’t go back on her word.

However, meeting each one individually would be quite troublesome.

She came up with a one-off solution.

Host a banquet.

Right in Quan Mansion.

Those who had sent their visiting cards all received invitations.

As for the others, she let the butler handle the arrangements.

The appointment was set for next Saturday.

Quan Jinbei was a bit perplexed by the choice of date, "Why choose this time?"

Shi Yaoguang shrugged, "Before then, I have more important things to do."

Just a short while ago, Leng Qianchen had contacted her.

He had already resolved most of the affairs of the Leng Family.

Leng Qian, his adoptive father, was sent directly to prison by him.

Without serving seventy to eighty years, he wouldn’t be getting out.

Considering his current age, even with a reduced sentence, he would die in jail.

Leng Yuchen had escaped.

Of course, it was designed by him.

And instructed by Shi Yaoguang.

Leng Yuchen was quite an important character in the original storyline.

He had done many things for Shi Yiqing, big and small.

Shi Yaoguang was curious to see what Leng Yuchen, now without the support of the Leng Family, could do for Shi Yiqing.

The Shi Family.

Shi Yiqing was taking a brief nap in her boudoir when, unexpectedly, she heard the sound of the window opening.

The floor-to-ceiling window would not be blown open by the wind, so when she heard the noise, she immediately opened her eyes with alarm.

Caught off guard, she found herself locked in a gaze with Leng Yuchen.

"You..."

Shi Yiqing had just begun to speak when Leng Yuchen gestured for silence.

She felt extremely uneasy but still suppressed her nerves as she looked at him with confusion, "Brother Yuchen, why have you come?"

She got out of bed and walked towards him.

She knew she was taking a risk, but it seemed there was no other option.

She had already calculated the chances of making noise and seeking help from the outside.

Almost nil.

In such a situation, showing submission first was undoubtedly the best approach.

It was only when she drew closer that she detected a faint smell of blood.

Her tension soared instantly, "Brother Yuchen, are you hurt?"

Leng Yuchen had come today intending to settle scores with Shi Yiqing.

True, his actions against Shi Yaoguang were his own decision.

But they were to some extent prompted by Shi Yiqing.

For this reason, he thought that if he was going to hell, he might as well drag Shi Yiqing down with him.

Unexpectedly, upon seeing Shi Yiqing, her reaction was this.

Compared to his own sordid thoughts, and seeing how concerned she was for him, he suddenly felt he was being too harsh.

Right then, he didn’t hesitate to change his mind.

"Leng Qianchen has betrayed us, dad was sent to prison by him, and I was imprisoned too. It was not easy to escape," he explained.

Shi Yiqing, with her head bowed, instinctively wanted to distance herself from Leng Yuchen upon hearing this.

Leng Yuchen had been able to help her before, but now, he had nothing.

Not to mention being a support for her, he was hardly able to protect himself.

That’s what she thought at heart, but Shi Yiqing didn’t show it.

She sniffled, sounding self-reproachful, "It’s all my fault. If it weren’t for me, you wouldn’t be like this now."

Leng Yuchen indeed felt the same way deep down, but hearing Shi Yiqing say it made him feel uncomfortable.

After all, it was his choice. Blaming a young girl didn’t seem fair, no matter how he looked at it.

With this thought, he embraced her tightly, resting his chin on top of her head, his tone helpless, "Don’t think too much. The Leng Family’s affairs are not your concern."

"But..." Shi Yiqing wanted to say more, yet Leng Yuchen stopped her, "I’ve come to you today because there’s something I need your help with."

Shi Yiqing furrowed her brow but her tone contained a trace of excitement, "Brother Yuchen, whatever way I can help you, just say it. I will surely do it!"

"Even if it means risking myself, I am willing!"

A chilly gleam passed through Leng Yuchen’s eyes as he hugged her tighter, "Are you serious?"

Shi Yiqing didn’t hesitate, "Of course!"

"Brother Yuchen is very important to me; I wouldn’t give up on helping you if I couldn’t, but now that I can help you, I will not give up no matter what!"

"Good."

Hearing just a single word "good", Shi Yiqing was taken aback, uncertain of what his reaction meant.

While she was puzzling over it, Leng Yuchen spoke up.

"The thing I need you to do is indeed dangerous. Are you willing to risk it for me?"

The instant Shi Yiqing heard this, her first reaction was that she must have heard incorrectly.

It must be a mistake.

Otherwise...

How could Leng Yuchen bear to let her take such a risk?

"Brother Yuchen, what did you just say?"

Leng Yuchen’s voice grew colder, "Don’t you want to?"

Shi Yiqing, feeling the chill emanating from his body, hurriedly said, "Of course I’m willing!"

The words flew out in defense, but her heart was filled with regret, "Brother Yuchen, just tell me what you need me to do. As long as I can, I will surely help you!"

Leng Yuchen’s lips curled slightly, his voice decidedly cold, "Don’t worry, you’ll definitely be able to do it."