In the afternoon, Situ Lei rushed into his father's office.
Without any preamble, he directly asked, "Dad, what's going on? Wasn't my engagement to Situ Yanran already set? Why the sudden change of heart?"
Situ Longsheng's face was grim as he said coldly, "Situ Yanran has a boyfriend outside, and they've already been intimate."
"What? That's impossible!"
"I've never heard of Situ Yanran having a boyfriend."
Upon hearing this, Situ Lei stated with conviction.
"What's impossible about it? They've already met with Murong Yan."
"Murong Yan has also agreed to their marriage."
"It won't be long before their engagement is announced."
Situ Longsheng said.
Situ Lei clenched his fists and angrily asked, "What's that guy's background?"
"I heard he's an orphan, and Murong Yuntian wants him to be a live-in son-in-law."
"Oh, and I also heard his martial talent is very high."
"In his twenties, he's already an early eighth-grade cultivator."
Situ Lei snorted, "An orphan dares to interfere with me? I'll make sure to finish him."
With that, Situ Lei walked out directly.
Although Situ Longsheng heard his son, he did not dissuade him.
He implicitly approved of Situ Lei dealing with Qin Hanchu.
As the current chairman of the Situ family, he couldn't do anything that would affect the relationship between the two families.
However, conflicts between the younger generation wouldn't have major repercussions.
At this moment, Qin Hanchu was visiting Murong Yanran's home.
Zhao Meiqing looked at Qin Hanchu with the affection of a mother-in-law for her son-in-law, finding him more pleasing the more she looked.
Murong Yuntian valued Qin Hanchu's martial talent and thus did not object.
Murong Yanran was very happy that her family was no longer pressuring her to get engaged to Situ Lei.
She was still young, and even if she got engaged, she wouldn't rush into marriage.
This way, she would have a long period of peace.
As for her purity, that was easily resolved.
A hospital examination would prove her virginity.
The fake engagement could then be revealed to the public.
"Uncle, Auntie, it's getting late, I should be going," Qin Hanchu said, standing up.
"Oh right, where are you living now?" Zhao Meiqing asked.
Qin Hanchu replied somewhat awkwardly, "I'm staying at a friend's place."
"It's not good to always trouble others. You should move in with us."
"There's a spare room at home, and it's a waste to leave it empty."
"Besides, you two have already done what you should, so there's no inconvenience."
Zhao Meiqing wanted to get to know Qin Hanchu better.
Living together for an extended period was the best way to gauge a person's character.
Upon hearing this, Qin Hanchu quickly said, "That might not be appropriate. I'd better stay outside."
"It's settled then. I'll have someone tidy up a room tonight, and you can move in tomorrow." Zhao Meiqing made the decision for Qin Hanchu directly.
Murong Yanran was a little taken aback.
She hadn't expected her mother to be so eager.
They weren't even engaged yet, and she was already letting Qin Hanchu move into their home.
"Mom, we're not engaged yet, so living together isn't ideal," Murong Yanran said.
Zhao Meiqing scoffed, "If you're not engaged, how did you give yourself to him? Why didn't you consider the implications then?"
Her words completely left Murong Yanran speechless.
"It's decided. If Xiao Ning doesn't come, it means you have something to hide." Zhao Meiqing said.
Upon hearing this, Murong Yanran reluctantly said, "Fine, let him live here then."
Qin Hanchu looked awkward but said nothing for the moment.
Leaving the Murong family's villa, Qin Hanchu asked, "What now? Should I really move into your place?"
"Do we have a choice?" Murong Yanran huffed, "I warn you, don't mess around when you move into my house. We have an employer-employee relationship."
"How about we call it off? I'll disappear tomorrow," Qin Hanchu said.
Hearing this, Murong Yanran immediately became anxious, "If you disappear, how will I explain?"
"Then you'll have to pay me more," Qin Hanchu said with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Murong Yanran burst into laughter, "Alright, I'll give you an extra ten thousand."
"I'll escort you this far. We'll talk again tomorrow," Murong Yanran said as they walked out of the villa complex.
Just as Qin Hanchu was about to turn and leave, he suddenly turned back and said, "Can I have a hug?"
"What for? Want to take advantage of me?" Murong Yanran glared at Qin Hanchu.
Qin Hanchu chuckled, "Someone is watching us. If I just leave like this, it might arouse suspicion."
Murong Yanran then realized. She didn't hesitate and walked up to Qin Hanchu, then they embraced.
"You took advantage of me again," Murong Yanran muttered softly.
Qin Hanchu smiled, "I was forced into it. You can't deduct money for this."
Murong Yanran couldn't help but laugh, "Forget it. Consider it a perk for you."
With that, they separated.
"Goodbye." With that, Qin Hanchu turned and left.
As Murong Yanran turned, she carefully scanned the surroundings and indeed noticed someone watching them from the shadows.
Now, their identities were that of a young couple, so they had to act like one.
Being inseparable was the true portrayal of a young couple.
If they parted without embracing, kissing, or showing reluctance, it would definitely be suspicious.
Getting into a taxi, Qin Hanchu headed back to Yan Ling's home.
He had to prepare some medicine for Xiao Yu as he would be moving into Murong Yanran's house tomorrow.
Just as the taxi had driven for over ten minutes, a luxurious car blocked their path.
Seeing this, Qin Hanchu said to the taxi driver, "How much?"
As Qin Hanchu paid, Situ Lei, along with his bodyguards, had already gotten out.
"Get out!" Situ Lei roared, pointing at Qin Hanchu in the car.
After paying, Qin Hanchu opened the car door and got out.
"What business do you have?" Qin Hanchu asked with a smile.
"You're Qin Ning!" Situ Lei questioned through gritted teeth.
Qin Hanchu nodded, "Yes, and you must be the young master of the Situ family."
"I'll give you a chance. Confess everything."
"Are you just a shield hired by Yanran?"
"Did you two really get intimate?"
Facing Situ Lei's interrogation, Qin Hanchu smiled and said, "Guess."
"Guess what, you idiot!"
"Beat him! Beat him hard!"
Qin Hanchu's teasing expression made Situ Lei furious.
At Situ Lei's command, four bodyguards immediately charged at Qin Hanchu.
Qin Hanchu knew that these were all eighth-grade experts, so he couldn't confront them directly.
Within the Dragon Gate, being an early eighth-grade cultivator at twenty wasn't too shocking.
However, if Qin Hanchu revealed his true strength, it would definitely arouse suspicion.
Seeing the four rushing towards him, Qin Hanchu suddenly threw out a cloud of powder.
The four instinctively retreated, but the powder still got on them.
"What is this?" one of the bodyguards cursed angrily.
Qin Hanchu smiled, "A type of poison powder. In three seconds, you'll feel its effects."
As soon as he finished speaking, the poison took effect!