NOVGO.NET Chapter 380
Wait until it’s all done, Qin Jiaxi came over with a pin, and Ji Fei chuckled again: “No need, I’ve adjusted it myself, let’s go.”
“Ah, then Sister-in-law and Second Brother, you two go ahead, I still need to pack up, I won’t… be coming back.”
Ji Fei immediately said: “We’ll help you pack up after the banquet, let’s go, downstairs.”
*[How can we catch the turtle in the jar without vacating the room?!]*
At that moment, Qin Han suddenly opened the door and came out. His room was a distance away from Qin Jiaxi’s, but just as he stepped out, he stopped immediately.
In the corridor, Qin Xian, hearing the sound, looked over and could see a man behind Qin Han.
Qin Xian’s expression grew even colder.
“Second Brother, why are you…?” Qin Han’s face was extremely unnatural; his heart was pounding like a drum. Truthfully, doing something like this made him feel guilty and uncertain.
But Yu Xin had no chance left. Father was guarding against her so strictly that if they didn’t introduce Yu Xin’s brother to Jiaxi and bind them together, Yu Xin’s future would be bleak. This was all Qin Jiaxi’s fault. It wasn’t that they weren’t considering Jiaxi, but she wasn’t considering them. If only she had taken a step back and let Yu Xin in, they wouldn’t have had to set this plan into motion.
Moreover, today, some of the people looked at Qin Jiaxi with a calculating gaze, especially Father’s few words, which made Qin Han feel his position as the heir was under threat.
All in all, Qin Jiaxi deserved it, Qin Han thought, and his expression calmed down.
Qin Xian silently observed the changes in Qin Han’s expression, already sentencing him in his heart.
“Waiting for my wife,” Qin Xian replied lazily.
“Ah? Sister-in-law is in Jiaxi’s room?” Qin Han was momentarily unsure of how to handle this situation.
Then, the next second, the door opened, and Ji Fei and Qin Jiaxi came out.
Qin Han’s expression changed, “Why did you come up?” This was directed at Qin Jiaxi.
Qin Jiaxi coldly said, “Sister-in-law wanted to see my room, that’s all. We’re leaving now.”
She no longer bothered to adjust her words based on Qin Han’s expression. After saying that, she led Ji Fei and Qin Xian downstairs.
As they passed by, Ji Fei gave Qin Han a smirk.
Qin Han looked puzzled but also felt relieved. Fortunately, he wasn’t caught red-handed.
After the three of them were completely gone, Qin Han waved his hand behind him.
Meanwhile, Ji Fei was inwardly shouting in excitement.
*[Go ahead and perform your little act. Show your true ugliness, let’s see how you manage to turn this around!*
Once they were out, the atmosphere at the banquet had returned to normal.
Just as the three were about to return to their seats, they were stopped by someone.
It was Su Ze.
Indeed, there were Su family members present today, but Su Ze’s branch hadn’t received any invitation.
Who would have thought they’d have the nerve to show up uninvited?
“You don’t have an invitation, please leave,” Qin Jiaxi had already started to be more assertive.
Su Ze hadn’t expected to be met with such an expression from Qin Jiaxi right away. He had assumed that Qin Jiaxi would be heartbroken over him and eventually come crawling back, begging for him to take her back. After all, Qin Jiaxi had once said he was her salvation.
But even up until today, there had been no sign of any reconciliation.
It was only when Su Ze’s father had rushed to bring him here.
In reality, they had arrived early and only came out after the adoption matter was settled.
“Jiaxi, I need to talk to you alone,” Su Ze felt he had to win Qin Jiaxi back, but he didn’t want to lose face in front of others.
“Say it now, or leave,” Qin Jiaxi even showed a hint of impatience.
Su Ze was stunned; he knew he couldn’t control the situation anymore. Finally, he had to lower his head, “Jiaxi, I was wrong, I was always wrong. I actually like you, wholeheartedly. It’s just… I was misled, until you ignored me, I realized my mind is full of you, I…”
“Ugh~”
Ji Fei let out a perfectly timed, very disruptive sound of disgust, then cooed to her husband, “Honey, I’m feeling nauseous from this.”
Qin Xian patted Ji Fei’s back, saying, “Their little drama isn’t over yet.”
And not far away, some people had already noticed the scene and were secretly enjoying the spectacle, expecting a potential “chase love to the grave” or “prodigal son returns” plot. Only to be interrupted.
Everyone: Are you two considerate? Can’t you just silently enjoy the gossip?
The next second, Qin Jiaxi said, “Your words were so fake that even my sister-in-law felt sick. You better stop now.”
Everyone: ……
Su Ze, on the other hand, was livid, his composure nearly cracking.
“I’m curious, if Yu Xin had been successfully adopted, would you still have popped out now?” Ji Fei continued stirring the pot.
Su Ze immediately froze, staring at Ji Fei in disbelief.
*[Hah, kid, you still think you can fool someone? You and your parents arrived early but didn’t approach Jiaxi, didn’t you just want to weigh your options? It turned out that Yu Xin had no chance and was out of the game. You realized that if you didn’t secure Jiaxi, you wouldn’t be able to regain control of the Su family. These days, the embarrassment of losing your crown as Su family heir had made Su Ze suffer enough, unwilling to sacrifice anything for love anymore. That’s why you’re here pleading again. How laughable! Thinking Jiaxi is just some vegetable you can pick and choose. What a fantasy!]*
Su Ze naturally wouldn’t admit it, quickly saying, “This has nothing to do with whether Yu Xin was adopted or not. I’m here for Jiaxi. I love Jiaxi and want to be with her forever.”
Qin Jiaxi frowned slightly and looked at Su Ze, bluntly saying, “If you say more, I might vomit too.”
“You don’t believe me? Fine, I deserve it. All I’m asking is for one more chance, I’ll prove it to you.” Su Ze appeared desperately in love.
“No,” Qin Jiaxi directly said, “Please leave.”
Su Ze had probably never seen Qin Jiaxi so unresponsive, staring blankly for a moment before saying, “Back then, it was you who first fell for me, you made the first move. You can’t provoke me and then just abandon me.”
*[Wow, classic lines indeed! Looks like Su Ze took some time to study his lines meticulously to win Jiaxi back. Too bad, it’s useless.]*
Indeed, it was useless. Because Qin Jiaxi was confused. “When did I first fall for you? What are you talking about? You were the one who suddenly confessed.”
Why was he insisting it was her first attraction? Obviously not!
Before getting to know Su Ze well, she had already been in a state of self-isolation. Facing someone popular like him, she always kept her distance. Even though she did know of his existence early on, given the family connection.
Then, one day, Su Ze confessed to her. Acting like everyone was in love with her, he deceived her.
Because back then, she desperately needed someone’s love to rescue her shattered life. So, she was quickly drawn in.
But who was he to claim she first liked him? What grounds did he have?*