Qin He strode forward, intending to push open the men's restroom door, but it was locked.
If it were any other time, she would have kicked it down. But today, the moment she lifted her leg, she remembered the life growing within her.
She turned to scan her surroundings, looking for something to smash the lock.
From behind her, a low, clear, and cold male voice sounded, "Need a hand?"
Gu Qishen stood not far away.
"Help me kick the door down!" Qin He had no time to explain.
Gu Qishen didn't ask. He stepped forward, lifted his leg, his sharp, slender figure steadying, his expression calm.
With a stretch of his long leg, the door was kicked open with a loud bang, slamming against the wall!
Qin He immediately rushed in.
On the floor near the door of the restroom, Wang Yun lay bleeding from his head, cursing and trying to get up, "Don't be ungrateful, I'll make you understand my power—"
The rest of his words were cut short by the deafening sound of the door being broken down.
Qin He's gaze was sharp as she looked at Shen Yilin, pale-faced, in the inner part of the restroom. His suit collar was torn, and a button was missing.
Having spent so much time with Shen Yilin, Qin He had already come to see him as her own younger brother.
Seeing him like this, her anger flared instantly!
Still in her high heels, she forcefully ground her heel into his hand.
"Didn't I tell you he's my brother—hm?" Her voice was chillingly cold, her bright face a picture of frosty stars.
"You dare to hit me!" After being kicked a few times, Wang Yun was both furious and trapped. He yelled out, "Someone! Miss Qin is trying to kill me!"
Qin He kicked him a few times, hearing the sound of his nose breaking, and then pressed down hard again.
Only after his teeth were chipped and scattered did she stop.
Shen Yilin stood in the back, staring blankly, as if he were in shock.
Qin He raised her hand, "Come here."
A few seconds later, he finally came back to himself, "Sister—"
Had he gotten into trouble again?
Wang Yun's shouts had been loud enough for guests heading to the restroom to hear.
Qin He, with Shen Yilin, was about to leave. When they reached the restroom door, they saw Gu Qishen standing by the sink.
Remembering that he had helped her break down the door, Qin He's attitude softened considerably, "I'll take him away first."
Gu Qishen's gaze swept over Wang Yun, who had been beaten into a pulp, "I want to talk to you about the old house's matters. I'll call you later. Unblock my number."
Qin He nodded, "Okay."
After agreeing, she quickly led him away.
In the restroom, Wang Yun was still howling in pain.
Outside the door, Gu Qishen watched with cold eyes, unconsciously cracking his knuckles.
Wang Yun looked up and saw someone entering. He acted as if he had found a savior, "Gu, Mr. Gu! Please call for help. You saw me being beaten by Qin He. Be my witness, I want to sue her!"
Gu Qishen looked down at the man on the ground with disdain.
His voice was indifferent, "Who beat you?"
Wang Yun was anxious, "It was Qin He, Mr. Gu, didn't you see her? That little vixen lured me to the restroom with her escort! They must have set a trap to beat me! I have no quarrel with her Qin family!"
Gu Qishen's foot slowly moved onto Wang Yun's hand.
"Say that again, who beat you?"
Wang Yun stared, dumbfounded, "Qin—Ah!"
After a few cries of agony, Gu Qishen lost patience.
Wang Yun's dazed head cleared somewhat now. He had to swallow this loss himself!
"It was me, I bumped into it myself!" he gritted out.
Satisfied, Gu Qishen turned and left.
Wang Yun lay on the floor, feeling his finger bones crack and his broken nose throbbing.
He cast a venomous glance towards the door, The Qin family, the Gu family!
These two families, relying on their influence in Qingcheng, dared to humiliate him like this!
And that slut Shen Yilin, asking him to come to the restroom. He thought the other party had come around, but as soon as he entered, he was beaten!
If Qin He hadn't shown up, that slut Shen Yilin might have beaten him to death!
No, even with Qin He here, he was still being beaten—
Wang Yun had many subordinates and was used to being obeyed. He hated the humiliation so much his heart was about to explode.
The Qin family, the Gu family, just you wait. Even tigers get sleepy sometimes. He would definitely find an opportunity for revenge!
...
Not long after Qin He brought Shen Yilin out, she heard guests whispering.
"Wang Yun got beaten, oh my god, I just saw him with a bloody face leaving through the back door!"
"Who did it? With his temper, he didn't immediately lose it?"
"I don't know, must be someone he can't afford to offend—I did see him coming out after Mr. Gu."
"Mr. Gu?"
Qin He listened to the discussions around her. She hadn't threatened Wang Yun when she left. It was unlike his vengeful nature to just leave like this.
This matter was likely not unrelated to Gu Qishen.
Qin He frowned. Gu Qishen might be trying to show his sincerity, to get her to look after Grandma Gu.
But although she felt a connection with Grandma Gu, her own brother was in the hospital, and she didn't have time to look after her...
The Qin family was in a period of turmoil. Outside, she had to go to the Qin Corporation every day to hold fort. At home, she had to figure out who was targeting the Qin family.
Occasional visits were fine, but staying with her all day was a bit much.
She wondered if there was any solution.
Before the banquet ended, Qin He left with Shen Yilin.
She drove him back to Qingcheng University. Before leaving, she specifically instructed, "If you're not comfortable in the school dormitory, tell me. I can arrange a room for you at the Qin residence."
Qin He had checked. Shen Yilin had sold all of the Shen family's assets to pay for Shen Yizong's treatment.
Before Wang Yun's incident, it was fine. But if Wang Yun harbored thoughts of revenge, Shen Yilin would not be safe living in the dormitory.
"Don't worry, Sister. I'm living very well in the dormitory, and Qing University is very safe."
Qin He nodded. Since he insisted, she didn't say much more and drove away.
Back at the Qin residence, Qin He took a shower. When she came out, she received a call from Zhou Yang.
Zhou Yang's voice sounded a little tired, "Miss Qin, the company received a collaboration proposal. Several senior executives requested a meeting tomorrow to discuss it."
Qin He raised her eyebrows slightly, "Let them have it."
"You need to be careful. These people are all old foxes."
"I understand."
...
At the banquet venue, the crowd was gradually dispersing.
Gu Qishen was personally escorted out by Lu Mingxi's father.
He got into the car and left. Song Nuan sat in the passenger seat. The car started and quickly drove away from the Lu residence.
The road was quiet. Song Nuan's heart was filled with unease.
She had wanted to ask the question that had been bothering her all evening. If she didn't ask, she wouldn't be at peace!
"Qishen, did you go to see Sister Qin today for a reason?"
Gu Qishen was driving, his voice low, "Yes, for something."
Song Nuan gritted her teeth, testing his limits, "What is it? Qishen, you're not developing feelings for Sister Qin, are you?"
The car suddenly stopped.
Gu Qishen turned to look at Song Nuan, his expression cold, "You don't trust me."