Liu Xing'an spoke, looking up at Qin He, "He'er, no matter what happens, don't try to bear it alone. Your stepmother regards you as her own daughter."
He felt the same.
But such sentimental words were difficult for Liu Xing'an to utter.
Finally, he became impatient, "Enough, enough. Come play chess with me, Gu kid!"
They stayed in the courtyard until evening before leaving.
On the way back, Qin He sighed, "I hope things will pass soon. Master and Stepmother are of advanced age, they shouldn't have to worry about my affairs anymore."
"They will," Gu Qishen said calmly as he drove, his gaze sharpening slightly.
Since those people had disappeared again, Qin He decided to resume her normal life as Qian Zimo suggested.
Gu Qishen drove her back to the Qin residence.
The next day.
Qin He resumed her live streams.
She had decided to continue live streaming on weekends and work at the perfume brand that Qin Corporation and Gu Corporation were collaborating on during weekdays.
The Shen Residence.
Shen Yilin returned home early today and put on a white shirt that had just dried outside.
The shirt was not completely dry and still carried a damp coolness, causing Shen Yilin to shiver.
Shen Yicong happened to walk in from outside and, seeing Shen Yilin's state, said as if it were routine, "Going to the Qin residence again."
Shen Yilin nodded, "Yes, my sister is live streaming today."
"She still has the mood to live stream?" Shen Yicong raised an eyebrow.
Shen Yilin was happy about Qin He's return to live streaming and didn't notice Shen Yicong's somewhat cool tone.
After getting dressed, he prepared to leave. Shen Yicong followed behind him and said, "Let me give you a ride."
On the way to the Qin residence, Shen Yicong was more impatient than usual, and became agitated at the sight of traffic lights.
Shen Yilin now noticed that his brother's mood was not right. He turned to look at Shen Yicong, "Brother, what's wrong with you lately?"
"What's wrong?"
"I feel like your mood has been very off recently."
Shen Yicong's hand, which had been tapping on the steering wheel, paused slightly. He grinned, "Nothing, perhaps it's because there's too much going on with the company lately."
Annoyance was hidden in his eyes. He thought it would be an easy matter to resolve, just a book.
But he hadn't expected it to become so troublesome.
Years had passed, and the entire Lev organization hadn't managed to snatch a single book from a young girl. It was laughable to even speak of it.
Especially now, he didn't know where Qin He had hidden that book. Should he make a move against Qin He?
As soon as this thought crossed Shen Yicong's mind, he immediately looked at Shen Yilin beside him.
Looking at his brother's happy and expectant face, he sighed inwardly.
Gratitude was something that never worked for him.
But his brother was his only family in this world. His brother viewed Qin He as his sun, and he didn't want to extinguish his brother's sun.
Qin He, indeed, was a troublesome and bothersome woman.
"Brother, how has your work at Qin Corporation been lately?" Shen Yilin turned to look at Shen Yicong.
Shen Yicong smiled, "Not bad."
They drove to the entrance of the Qin residence. By then, Shen Yilin's shirt was completely dry. After getting out of the car, he said goodbye to Shen Yicong.
Shen Yicong thought for a moment, got out of the car, walked up to Shen Yilin, and personally adjusted his collar.
"Yilin, some things must be fought for. Don't be content with just observing from afar."
Shen Yilin was stunned, and immediately frowned, "Brother!"
"Alright, I understand, I won't say anymore," Shen Yicong said with a smile.
Shen Yilin pursed his lips and turned to enter the Qin residence.
He knew what his brother meant, but the Qin family and the Shen family were worlds apart.
Even if these things could be bridged, he couldn't cross the final hurdle. Qin He had always treated him as a younger brother, a child.
Inside the Qin residence, Qin He sat in her small live stream studio, tidying up makeup supplies.
Hearing a movement at the door, Qin He looked up and saw Shen Yilin standing at the entrance, and she smiled.
"Yilin is here."
Shen Yilin hadn't seen Qin He in a long time, and a blush crept onto his handsome face.
"Sister."
Qin He, holding a brush, smiled, "I've been too busy lately and haven't had time to visit you."
"It's okay, you were going to live stream again anyway. I was also writing my thesis recently," Shen Yilin said with a smile.
"Writing what thesis?" Qin He asked casually.
Shen Yilin mumbled, unable to articulate it clearly. He lowered his head guiltily, pretending to adjust the equipment.
He wasn't writing a thesis at all. He had been waiting for her news since Qin He hadn't contacted him lately.
After a night of live streaming, Qin He breathed a sigh of relief.
Living a stable life like this should make those people in the organization believe she was safe.
After the live stream ended, Qin He tidied up her things and looked at Shen Yilin, "Let's go, I'll take you home."
Shen Yilin shook his head, smiling brightly, "Sister, you don't have to. My brother is waiting at the door."
Thinking of Shen Yicong, Qin He smiled, "The Qin family has been busy lately, and my brother has relied on your brother for a lot. I must invite your brother over for a meal another day."
Chatting as they walked, Qin He saw the Buick parked at the gate of the Qin residence from a distance, and only then did she let Shen Yilin leave with peace of mind.
Mingxue had been sent away, Master was under protection, and Lele was placed with the Gu family.
Now, only friends like Shen Yilin and Xu Wanwan remained unprotected.
She worried that those people might desperately attack them.
After sending Shen Yilin off, Qin He returned to the living room to find Ming Yuzhu descending the spiral staircase.
Seeing Qin He, she let out a long sigh.
Qin He raised an eyebrow, "Mom, what's wrong?"
Ming Yuzhu looked troubled, "Too many things have been happening in the family lately, and Lele was kidnapped before. I just feel like something is not right."
Qin He's heart skipped a beat, but her expression remained unchanged. She stepped forward to support Ming Yuzhu's arm, "What's not right? You're just thinking too much."
"I'm worried. In a while, it will be your brother and Wanwan's wedding. Lately, I've been considering all the family matters and feel something is amiss."
Ming Yuzhu looked at Qin He, "Tell me, should we still proceed with the wedding on time?"
Qin He's eyes were deep, "Proceed on time!"
Her brother and Wanwan had not had an easy time getting together. Why should those people in the dark affect their happiness!
Moreover—
Qin He wanted her brother and Wanwan to go on their honeymoon so she could completely let loose and search for the traces of those people!
After talking with Ming Yuzhu for a while, Qin He returned to her bedroom.
She first went into the small study in the bedroom and exchanged information with Qian Zimo.
Qian Zimo still hadn't found any trace of Di Shishi, and the people from Lev seemed to have entered a state of silence.
Qin He took a deep breath: [After my brother's wedding is over, I will dig them out even if I have to move mountains and rivers!]