Mr. Yan, wake up! Your wife isn't a delicate little flower.

Late at night.

Qin Jian took a shower and prepared to go downstairs to wait for Zhang Zhiyue to return.

"Waaaaah..."

As he passed by Qin Ruosu's room, he heard intermittent sobbing coming from inside.

The sound wasn't very noticeable.

If the corridor hadn't been carpeted, making walking silent, he wouldn't have been able to hear someone crying.

The crying continued, like a thin string plucking at his nerves, making him unconsciously walk over.

"Knock knock, Susu?"

The person inside stopped crying.

"Click."

The door opened, and Qin Ruosu smiled at Qin Jian: "Dad, you're back."

Her swollen, red eyes betrayed her.

Qin Jian asked with concern, "Susu, what happened? Did that brat Su Wenjie bully you?"

"No, it's nothing."

Qin Ruosu sniffed, looking utterly pitiful.

"Tell Dad if you feel unwell." Qin Jian patted Qin Ruosu's head, his eyes full of heartache.

Qin Jian loved his stepdaughter more than Cheng Xihe.

Shaking her head, Qin Ruosu said, "It's nothing, I'm just in a bad mood."

But Dad, don't worry, I'm fine.

These words, spoken with a witty and suggestive tone, easily hooked Qin Jian.

"It's okay, tell Dad."

Qin Jian didn't go in; he just stood at the door comforting Qin Ruosu.

After recounting what happened at noon, Qin Ruosu said in a low voice, "I know that Wenjie was originally my sister's childhood betrothed."

It was my fault; I shouldn't have taken him. I'll return him to Xihe.

But, but I really like Wenjie…”

As she spoke, Qin Ruosu couldn't help but cry.

This broke Qin Jian's heart: "Don't cry, Dad will think of a way to help you."

"Just be nice to Wenjie, and Dad will talk to Xihe."

"This, this isn't right..."

Qin Ruosu grabbed Qin Jian's arm: "Dad, don't blame Xihe, this has nothing to do with her."

"No matter what, you and Wenjie should get along well. There's no reason to break you up over this."

"Yes, thank you, Dad."

Watching Qin Jian stride away, Qin Ruosu couldn't help but smile.

Qin Jian was still the easiest to fool.

"Bang bang bang!"

A loud knocking came from outside the door.

Cheng Xihe, who was resting, frowned and asked irritably, "Who?"

"Xihe, open the door!"

Qin Jian came with a menacing air, and you could tell something was wrong just by his tone.

Cheng Xihe quickly reviewed his actions of the day and focused his gaze on Qin Ruosu.

It's probably for a man.

"Bang……"

Cheng Xihe opened the door, looking at Qin Jian with a cold gaze: "What is it?"

The hand was raised high and hovered in mid-air, seemingly about to fall, creating a comical posture.

Seeing this, Cheng Xihe joked, "Dad, are you cosplaying the Statue of Liberty?"

"Move to another spot, you're blocking the way."

Qin Jian awkwardly lowered his hand, remembering the purpose of his visit:

"Tell me what you did today. You made Susu angry at home, and she's been crying the whole time."

When Qin Jian saw Cheng Xihe's face, he couldn't help but start to make things difficult for her.

Disobedient children are so annoying.

Cheng Xihe scoffed, "What does her crying have to do with me?"

"You don't know?" Qin Jian raised an eyebrow.

With a cold laugh, Cheng Xihe said, "Are you sick? You come back and start trouble. What did I do? Tell me."

Why did you provoke her?

All I'll do is beat her up.

Qin Yebai is a very good example of what should have happened.

Her completely composed demeanor left Qin Jian speechless for a moment.

Qin Jian shuddered at the thought of her youngest son's still-sore bottom.

They didn't even care about Cheng Xihe's rude remarks.

"Is there anything else?"

Cheng Xihe's impatience became tangible.

Qin Jian scratched his head.

His prepared questions were all silenced by her composed demeanor.

"Hey, wait a minute."

Just as Cheng Xihe was about to close the door, Qin Jian stopped her: "I'll ask you directly, have you seen Su Wenjie?"

"I've seen it, how was it?"

Cheng Xihe spoke in a calm tone, without a trace of dissatisfaction in his eyes.

They didn't seem to be interested in Su Wenjie.

"Just because of an arranged marriage, Qin Ruosu was willing to die? Then their relationship is just so-so."

Cheng Xihe understood Qin Jian's intention and directly stated the question with a serious expression.

The words "arranged marriage" hit Qin Jian's heart like a ton of bricks.

She really did know everything.

Looking at her daughter, who had just returned from a remote area like Z City a couple of days ago and hadn't yet adjusted to life in A City,

A feeling of guilt welled up in Qin Jian's heart.

People in the countryside tend to be more traditional.

He was somewhat worried that Cheng Xihe would ruin Qin Ruosu and Su Wenjie's relationship because of this arranged marriage.

The two sisters can't afford to fall out over a man; it would be a laughing stock in the entire wealthy circle.

"Xihe, do you like Su Wenjie?"

Qin Jian stared intently at Cheng Xihe, trying to test her.

Why would you like someone you've just met?

Cheng Xihe looked at Qin Jian with great confusion: "What kind of hot commodity could Su Wenjie be?"

There is no best.

Qin Jian's tone immediately softened, carrying a tone of admonition: "Although Su Wenjie is engaged to you as a child..."

But those are all outdated almanacs.

Your mom was just joking with Aunt Su, it wasn't real.

He and Susu studied together, and they had liked each other for several years. They were about to get engaged in the last two years.

Love is something that can't be rushed, you...

"Ha ha."

Qin Jian's words came to an abrupt end.

Cheng Xihe leaned against the door frame, a mocking smile on his face: "You're the one who told me to come home, and you're the one who's afraid of this and that."

What are you all afraid of? Have you done something wrong?

Qin Jian suddenly froze.

There's a guilty feeling of being seen through.

Cheng Xihe stared at him intently, her tone indifferent: "I'll say it one last time, I have absolutely no feelings for that Su Wenjie."

If you disturb my rest again over something as trivial as this, I'll skin Qin Ruosu alive.

She has now confirmed that Qin Jian is indeed ill.

Is Cheng Xihe some kind of despicable person?

She'd be attracted to any man who came along.

Su Wenjie wasn't a particularly outstanding man to her.

"you……"

"If you don't want me to bully Qin Ruosu."

"I'll skin you alive, or I'll skin Su Wenjie alive, you choose." Cheng Xihe said with a fake smile.

Qin Jian could see the ruthlessness in her eyes.

She wasn't joking!

Qin Jian shuddered and swallowed hard.

"Can we leave now?"

The man your precious daughter Qin Ruosu cherishes is worthless to me. Are you satisfied now?

Qin Jian opened his mouth.

"Bang!"

He wanted to say something more, but he was blocked at the doorway.

Just now, Cheng Xihe's gaze truly showed that he didn't take any of them seriously.

What exactly has Cheng Xihe gone through all these years...?