"Heh, you're still playing dumb with me? Everything was just a coincidence, we happened to be there at the same time?"
"Do you want to know who harmed Grandpa? You'll know in less than two days. I've hacked into the prison's surveillance. Watch over the next few days to see who visits that doctor. Whoever it is, they're the one who harmed Grandpa!"
The doctor's bank account had received several unexplained deposits.
It was clear he had been paid to commit murder.
Now that Yin Dang was in prison, the mastermind behind it would surely be anxious, fearing betrayal.
They wouldn't be able to sit still.
Within two days, they would definitely go to the prison to find the doctor.
And then, the true culprit would be revealed!
"Can I trust what you're saying?"
Qin Yusheng took a deep drag of his cigarette.
"Believe it or not!"
With an arrogant huff, Zhao Shuyao abruptly hung up on Qin Yusheng.
She cursed at the black screen of her phone.
"Who do you think you are? Whether you believe me or not, what does it matter to me!"
Qin Yusheng stared at the disconnected call.
Anger surged from his heart like a wildfire.
Zhao Shuyao sent the link to the surveillance footage to Qin Yusheng.
Late the next night, Qin Yusheng watched the playback but saw no suspicious individuals at the prison.
However, at noon the following day, Huo Yanxue, after telling him she was going shopping, appeared in the surveillance footage.
Huo Yanxue found the doctor and, after an exchange of words, they seemed to reach an understanding.
Fearing discovery, Huo Yanxue spoke for less than two minutes before getting up to leave.
Qin Yusheng almost thought he was mistaken and called Huo Yanxue.
On the other end, Huo Yanxue picked up the ringing phone, glanced at it, didn't answer, and left the prison directly.
A while later, after leaving the prison and getting into her car, Huo Yanxue called back.
Qin Yusheng answered with a blank expression, "Why didn't you answer just now?"
"I was paying at the store and didn't notice my phone. I'm still at the mall. What's wrong, Yusheng? Are you looking for me? Is there something urgent? I want to come home right away..."
"No need..."
The man paused before saying, "Have fun at the mall."
"You're so strange today. Why are you suddenly caring about me?"
Huo Yanxue smiled shyly. This was the first time Qin Yusheng had called her to ask where she was.
The man on the other end hung up without saying anything further.
At dinner, the whole family was present.
Qin Yusheng served Huo Yanxue a piece of food and said calmly, "You went to the mall today, why didn't I see you buy many things?"
Huo Yanxue usually returned with many shopping bags after a trip.
"I'm preparing to marry into the Qin family. Although we're not short of money, I'm a daughter-in-law of the Qin family, so I should be thrifty and be your capable assistant. I'll spend less."
Huo Yanxue's answer greatly pleased Xu Ruyun.
"Yusheng loves you. It's fortunate he's marrying you. You two must be good to each other and give me a big fat grandson."
Xu Ruyun had been longing to hold her grandson for a long time.
When Zhao Shuyao married Qin Yusheng, she became pregnant within months of their wedding. Unfortunately, the pregnancy was short-lived, and the child was lost overnight.
After that, they lived separately for three years, and Zhao Shuyao's womb remained barren.
Now, with the old man's health declining, it would be wonderful if Huo Yanxue could conceive before the old man passed away.
The old man would surely be very happy.
She also longed for this grandson.
It was just strange...
Qin Yusheng and Huo Yanxue had been together for so long, yet there was still no sign of a child in Huo Yanxue's womb.
If Huo Yanxue had even the slightest hint of pregnancy, she wouldn't have been kept out of the Qin family's door for so long.
If the old man knew Huo Yanxue was pregnant, he would surely not oppose the marriage.
Xu Ruyun wanted to ask but held back, only smiling and saying, "Hurry up after you get married and give me a big fat grandson."
Huo Yanxue gave an awkward smile, masking her inner panic.
She would never be able to have children in this lifetime.
The priority now was to marry Qin Yusheng.
After getting their marriage certificate, she would figure out the matter of children.
"Mom, Xue'er has just recovered from a serious illness; her body isn't fully well yet. Don't force her."
Hearing Qin Yusheng speak up for her, Huo Yanxue felt a surge of emotion.
Indeed, with Zhao Shuyao's interference gone, this man seemed to care more about her.
He rarely inquired about her affairs before, but now he not only asked but also spoke up for her.
Huo Yanxue was touched and served Qin Yusheng a dish.
After dinner, Huo Yanxue saw the servants cleaning up and glanced over.
She noticed that the dish she had served Qin Yusheng was still in his bowl.
The man hadn't eaten it.
Huo Yanxue was surprised at first, then a little annoyed. But then she remembered Qin Yusheng'sæŽç (germophobia); for years, he wouldn't even eat food served by his parents, let alone her.
Thinking this, her heart felt a little better.
Now, the crucial question was...
What would happen when the old man woke up?
Huo Yanxue gritted her teeth.
If it weren't for Zhao Shuyao, that old geezer wouldn't have woken up. Now it seemed her marriage to Yusheng would have to be postponed.
The next day, Qin Yusheng left home late, as if waiting specifically for Huo Yanxue to have breakfast with him.
Huo Yanxue's heart leaped with joy. She gracefully sat down and shyly brushed her hair, "Brother Yusheng, why haven't you gone to work so late today? Are you waiting for me?"
The man simply said, "What are your plans for today?"
Huo Yanxue felt a pang of suspicion.
Why would Brother Yusheng suddenly ask her such a question?
After thinking for a moment, Huo Yanxue took a sip of soy milk, cleared her throat, and said cautiously.
"Brother Yusheng, shall we get our marriage certificate today? Today is an auspicious day. Let's get the certificate first, then have the wedding..."
Qin Yusheng's expression remained unchanged. Huo Yanxue couldn't decipher his thoughts from his face.
Seeing his silence, Huo Yanxue spoke again, nervously.
"Brother Yusheng, what do you think?"
"Eat breakfast first. I have a meeting today and no time."
Qin Yusheng said, took a sip of coffee, then stood up, picked up his jacket from the chair, and made to leave.
Huo Yanxue also quickly stood up, "Brother Yusheng, what's wrong? Did I do something wrong, or do you not want to get married anymore?"
"I'll ask you one last time, where were you yesterday?"
The man stopped, turned around, and casually parted his lips, saying lightly.
Huo Yanxue's heart jolted, but she feigned confusion on her face, her eyes welling up with tears.
"Brother Yusheng, what's wrong? Did Sister Zhao Shuyao say something to you? She's a computer whiz; she can do anything. You have to believe I didn't do anything to betray you. I really just went to the mall yesterday..."
"Which mall did you go to? What time did you go and what time did you return?"
The man pressed her aggressively.