Live-in Son-in-law
Chapter 82 I Turned Back

Chapter 82: Chapter 82 I Turned Back

In the evening, Xia Yanbing returned home from work and saw that Lin Hongzhuang was back to her cheerful self, and she couldn’t help but feel curious. Her silly friend seemed to have such a big heart, so quick to forget even such a significant event.

"Bingbing, Qin Yi is still somewhat useful to me now."

After dinner, Xia Yanbing returned to her room to continue working, and Lin Hongzhuang, leaning on the side, casually remarked.

"Hmm?" Xia Yanbing glanced at her in surprise, "That’s rare—it’s the first time I’ve heard you say something nice about Qin Yi."

"That guy’s mouth is a bit sharp, but he’s really good at comforting people. I talked to him about my troubles this afternoon, and his words somehow made my anger disappear."

Xia Yanbing’s expression turned odd. Qin Yi, sharp-tongued? That was absolutely impossible. Qin Yi was usually so quiet he wouldn’t utter a word even after being prodded with ten sticks, let alone being sharp-tongued, he barely spoke at all.

However, Xia Yanbing didn’t think much about it. She was glad that her friend could say something nice about Qin Yi. It was far better than them being like enemies, which always put her in a difficult position.

"Linlin, why don’t you go rest first? I still have some things to deal with. The auction for that piece of land suddenly moved up, and I need to act fast. This time, I must get that land," Xia Yanbing said with a determined spirit.

...

Qin Yi suddenly received a phone call from Lan Jiaojiao the next morning.

He originally thought that after he had killed Lan Tianji, he would have no more ties with the Lan Family. Unexpectedly, Lan Jiaojiao suddenly invited him to meet.

Qin Yi pondered for a moment before agreeing. After all, maintaining a good relationship with the Lan Family had its advantages. He wouldn’t have to worry about herbs for alchemy in the future.

Qin Yi entered the living room and found only Lin Hongzhuang there again.

In the past couple of days, Dong Jinsu had been having a spat with Xia Yanbing because Xia Yanbing didn’t sign that share transfer contract. Angered, Dong Jinsu had moved back to her parents’ home.

That was for the best. The house was now quiet.

"Going out again?" Lin Hongzhuang asked, looking at Qin Yi.

"Are you bored, keeping an eye on me all day?" Qin Yi frowned.

"Yes, I am bored, indeed, my lady," Lin Hongzhuang retorted.

"It’s truly unfair. Both of you are rich girls. Xiaobing is busy every day, while you’re so idle you might grow lice."

"You’re the one with lice, disgusting! I don’t have Xiaobing’s ambition; I have no interest in business."

Qin Yi teased, "You don’t even have a career line, yet you talk about ambition."

"You bastard! What did you just say?" Lin Hongzhuang exploded, jumping up and puffing out her chest, "Open your eyes wide and see clearly if I have a career line!"

Lin Hongzhuang was wearing a low-cut dress, and when she puffed up her chest, the effect was even more pronounced. Qin Yi almost got a nosebleed and hurriedly turned his head away. This crazy woman really didn’t see him as a man, did she?

"Did you stuff half a football in there?" Qin Yi feigned disdain as he spoke.

"Get lost! I am naturally outstanding."

"Alright, you can continue being outstanding. I have a bit of business to attend to. Farewell!" Qin Yi hurriedly moved his wheelchair toward the door.

"You’re always being all secretive, leaving early and coming back late. What are you up to? Take me with you, I’m just bored anyway."

"..."

Qin Yi was dumbfounded, thinking that bringing this woman along would ruin everything.

"I’m going places filled with men, what are you going to do there?"

Lin Hongzhuang paused, suddenly looking disgusted, "Ugh... Qin Yi, you’re gross. Even if Bingbing doesn’t like you, you shouldn’t like men, right?"

With a face full of dark lines, Qin Yi shook his head helplessly and left directly.

Just as Lin Hongzhuang was about to chase after him, her phone suddenly rang. By the time she finished the call, Qin Yi was long gone.

...

Dio Café!

This was the place where Lan Jiaojiao had arranged to meet Qin Yi.

"What do you want with me?" Qin Yi asked offhandedly.

"What would you like to drink?"

"Irish Coffee."

Lan Jiaojiao ordered a cup of coffee for Qin Yi and then said, "How have you been lately?"

"Hmm?" Qin Yi was slightly taken aback, "Let’s get to the point. Our relationship isn’t close enough for amiable small talk."

Lan Jiaojiao gave him a glare, "Why are you so petty for a man? Nobody’s blaming you for that incident."

"I’m not blind or stupid. I killed your grandfather’s closed-door disciple, the one you admired. If you’re not angry, that’s just too fake."

Lan Jiaojiao replied earnestly, "Honestly, we’re not blaming you. Just saddened."

"Not blaming me for withholding ten grand from me?"

"When did I withhold ten grand from you?"

"Last time when I saved you, the cab fare cost me ten thousand, and you haven’t reimbursed me."

"..." Lan Jiaojiao looked at him speechlessly, "Fine, I’ll get it back to you later."

Qin Yi turned his head to look behind and then said, "I’ve turned back now, so will you reimburse me the money?"

"..."

Lan Jiaojiao pursed her lips, never having encountered someone so dead-set on money. She fiddled with her phone for a while before saying, "Alright, I’ve transferred it to you."

"Miss Lan truly is beautiful and kind-hearted. I knew you wouldn’t owe money to a disabled man like me," Qin Yi said with a smile.

Lan Jiaojiao rolled her eyes and then stood up, bowing to Qin Yi.

"No need to feel guilty, Miss Lan. Giving back the money is enough; no need for such grand gestures."

Lan Jiaojiao was speechless, "This is my grandfather’s request. He said there was a misunderstanding that day due to his bad mood and wanted me to apologize to you face-to-face."

"No worries, I didn’t take it to heart at all. Is your grandfather doing well?"

Lan Jiaojiao sighed, "Lan Tianji followed my grandfather since his teens, and my grandfather painstakingly groomed him as his heir. After what happened, my grandfather’s been quite down."

"Wasn’t it your grandfather who killed Lan Tianji’s grandfather?" Qin Yi asked, curious.

Lan Jiaojiao snapped, "Of course not. My grandfather has always been kind, practicing medicine and saving lives. How could he do such a thing?"

"Alright, alright, just asking casually. A benevolent appearance does reflect kindness, and I believe he’s a good person," Qin Yi said curiously, "But why don’t you seem sad?"

"Sad about what?"

"Lan Tianji was your beloved, yet you’re not even a bit sad about his death?"

Lan Jiaojiao furrowed her brows slightly, "What beloved? I did admire him once, but I’m not a White Lotus, a Saintly girl, nor glass-hearted. When he tried to kill my grandfather, any affection I once had for him vanished. Anyone who tries to harm my grandfather is my enemy. The fact that I don’t hate him is already remarkable."

"That’s a very upright perspective!" Qin Yi gave a thumbs up, "Looks like Lan Tianji didn’t get what he wanted."

Lan Jiaojiao glared at him.

"Alright, let’s not talk about this anymore. You didn’t just ask me out today to apologize, did you?"

Lan Jiaojiao took out a small golden gourd and pushed it in front of Qin Yi, "There must be someone backing Lan Tianji. My grandfather said you’re capable and asked me to see if you could find any clues from this item?"

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