The morning dew slowly dripped from the leaves. A green lizard lay hidden amongst the fallen leaves on the ground, waiting for its delicious breakfast.
*Squelch!*
A large foot stepped down on the lizard’s head, crushing it instantly.
Qin Hui, dressed in black, wore a blank expression. Ahead lay the resting place of the python, and Qin Hui needed to hurry to pinpoint its final location.
As for Wang Xiaoyan, she had gone to Yanjing to find Lu Yueyue. Their division of labor ensured tasks were done efficiently.
Before long, Qin Hui arrived at the riverbank and, holding his breath, dove in.
...
The tallest building in Yanjing had one hundred floors. Those living on the top floor could see the clouds simply by opening their windows.
This feeling of luxury was immeasurable by money alone.
At this moment, Qin Yufei, dressed in a white long dress, was savoring freshly brewed coffee and engrossed in reading a humorous comic. Occasionally, a silvery laugh escaped her lips.
This was much like her usual demeanor. Although she was now the young mistress of the Qin family, her personal style hadn't changed much. She still came across as approachable.
As one cup of coffee finished, another stunning figure appeared on the top-floor balcony.
It was none other than Song Bingbing.
Song Bingbing had initially wanted to refuse the invitation, as she could pretty much guess Qin Yufei's purpose: to find out Qin Hui's whereabouts.
Before her arrival, Qin Yufei’s maid had already warned Song Bingbing once, stating that any tricks would lead to death.
To others, pity might be shown, especially considering Song Bingbing’s beauty.
However, pity was a tactic men used on women. When women dealt with women, this tactic was completely ineffective.
“Sit, try the coffee I made myself.”
Qin Yufei enthusiastically poured Song Bingbing a cup of freshly ground coffee.
An uninformed observer might even mistake them for close sisters.
Soon, the fresh coffee was ready.
Looking at the coffee on the table, Song Bingbing remained unmoved, her expression unreadable.
“Drink it. I wouldn’t dare poison the coffee.”
Qin Yufei brushed a strand of hair from her forehead, her face calm. Beneath that calm expression lay confidence in herself.
After a moment of hesitation, Song Bingbing picked up the coffee and drank it calmly.
“Bingbing, it’s quite a shame about our relationship. If Qin Hui hadn’t appeared, you’d likely be part of the Qin family by now, and we could have been good sisters,” Qin Yufei said regretfully, sipping her coffee.
“Sister Yufei, get straight to the point. What do you want from me?”
Compared to Qin Yufei’s composure, Song Bingbing’s mood seemed rather tense.
Despite being women, Qin Yufei’s aura was undoubtedly powerful, stemming from her very being.
Furthermore, Song Bingbing was just an ordinary woman, while Qin Yufei was a martial artist at the Half-step Grandmaster level, naturally possessing immense suppressive power.
“Since you’ve asked, I won’t beat around the bush. I want to ask about your relationship with Qin Hui.”
“You were ill before, and Qin Hui cured you. Did you perhaps fall for each other during that time?”
“Otherwise, why would he have caused such a scene at my brother’s wedding for you?”
“Bingbing, you know, if I solidify this matter, the Song family will face the wrath of the Qin family.”
“Can you bear to see your family destroyed?” Qin Yufei asked calmly. Her words of threat were delivered so casually, as if they were mere friendly chatter.
Looking at Qin Yufei’s serene expression, Song Bingbing felt she could come up with countless excuses to deflect. However, Song Bingbing also knew that any such excuses would be fragile in Qin Yufei’s eyes.
“Qin Hui and I only have a doctor-patient relationship. As for him causing a scene at Qin Long’s wedding, I was completely unaware. Besides, I am also a victim.”
“Qin Hui already has a great enmity with your Qin family. It was reasonable for him to choose that day to act.” Song Bingbing replied with equal calmness.
*Clap, clap, clap!*
Qin Yufei began to applaud Song Bingbing’s answer.
“Bingbing, there’s no one else here. Why hide from me? While I am part of the Qin family, it doesn’t mean my allegiance is with them.”
“Although your explanation is flawless, do you really think you can fool me?”
“Tell me, tell me everything between you and Qin Hui. That way, the Song family might still have a chance of survival.” Qin Yufei stirred her coffee with a spoon.
“Of course, you can choose not to say anything. But your outcome will be miserable.”
“Remember, for your sake, the Song family wouldn't dare to cross me.” Qin Yufei’s elegant demeanor made her seem unfathomable.
...
“What? I still have to help Qin Hui?” Lu Yueyue felt as if she had fallen into a huge pit, and no matter how she tried to jump out, she couldn't escape.
“As the saying goes, help someone to the end. Your relationship with Qin Hui will be known sooner or later. Since it’s the same path, why not help this once?” Wang Xiaoyan said with some confidence, as she couldn’t find any reason for Lu Yueyue not to help Qin Hui.
“You two need to realize that Qin Hui’s opponent is the entire Qin family right now. My Lu family doesn’t have the ability to confront the Qin family!”
“Besides, after helping Qin Hui last time, I’ve done all I could. Don’t try to find me again this time.” Lu Yueyue flatly refused.
“This time, you’re not directly helping Qin Hui. He’s merely impersonating someone from your Lu family.”
“Moreover, Qin Hui said that he likes you and will treat you as his woman after this storm passes.”
“You must understand that his current strength is immense, and he will be able to protect your Lu family in the future. This is a good opportunity for both you and the Lu family. Why bet everything on the Qin family?” Wang Xiaoyan vividly listed the benefits for the Lu family.
“Did Qin Hui really say that?”
“Does he really like me?”
Although Lu Yueyue had some inkling, since Qin Hui had explicitly stated it, she naturally felt elated.
Wang Xiaoyan was slightly taken aback by this, but seeing Lu Yueyue’s expectant gaze, she could only grit her teeth and nod.
“Don’t worry, I can guarantee this. If he dares to abandon you, I’ll be the first to disagree.” Wang Xiaoyan nodded repeatedly. Although it wasn’t good to betray Qin Hui like this, she had no choice but to do so to survive.
Besides, Qin Hui had many women, and she had to build her own faction. Otherwise, if she were bullied one day, it would be difficult to seek redress.