Lin Jingjing clung to Qin Yexuan's broad back, still in shock.
But as she felt his steady footsteps and the powerful beat of his heart, Lin Jingjing’s mood grew calmer.
Qin Yexuan bought a bottle of water from a roadside shop.
He wanted to put Lin Jingjing down, but the girl clung to him like an octopus, refusing to budge.
He handed the water to her behind him.
Lin Jingjing gulped down the water and then asked hoarsely, “What exactly is your identity?”
“I have no particular identity. I was a soldier before, did business, worked as a doctor for a few days, and occasionally played cards and drank with some old timers in the capital.”
Qin Yexuan’s words were casual, but Lin Jingjing listened with growing alarm.
A former soldier? Judging by the situation just now, he was at least a War God level expert.
Did business… likely a hidden tycoon.
A doctor, that’s harder to say, but hearing Mingyue mention her brother-in-law’s peerless medical skills, it wasn’t just bragging.
The last sentence was even more terrifying – playing cards and drinking with old timers in the capital?
“What kind of old timers?” Lin Jingjing wrapped her arms around his neck.
Qin Yexuan chuckled, “Just some elders from the capital’s cabinet, the Heavenly Department, and the War Department. They’re all quite nice to me, but I usually don’t want to see them. Too much trouble and very annoying.”
Lin Jingjing almost stopped breathing.
Cabinet, Heavenly Department, War Department…
She suddenly felt utterly inferior.
She thought that as the eldest daughter of the Lin family, her status was worthy of him.
But hearing this now, let alone the Lin family, even all the big shots in Jiangcheng combined might not be as noble as this man’s background.
Lin Jingjing couldn’t help but sigh.
Qin Yexuan asked curiously, “Why are you sighing? Are you upset I saved you too late?”
Lin Jingjing’s voice rose, “I’m feeling inferior! I thought with my family background and beauty, I could win you over.”
Qin Yexuan didn’t know what to say.
It’s hard to bear the kindness of a beauty.
He could only reply, “You’re a good girl, a standard rich and beautiful woman. You’ll find a good man.”
Just then, a silver sports car pulled up opposite them.
The car door opened, and Shen Bingmei, beautiful and alluring in a silver dress, appeared.
She bit her lip and walked towards them step by step.
Judging by her attire and makeup, she seemed to have rushed out from a live event.
Indeed, Shen Bingmei looked heartbroken. “I ran out halfway through my recording session, risking a breach of contract, to find you, only to discover you’re with another woman!”
Qin Yexuan “threw” Lin Jingjing into her car, who took the passenger seat.
Shen Bingmei stomped her foot, her high heels making a squeaking sound, but she obediently got into the car and started it.
At this moment, Lin Jingjing was stunned, her eyes wide with disbelief. “Shen, Shen Bingmei, my God, Qin Yexuan, look! It’s the superstar, the Empress Shen Bingmei…”
Shen Bingmei shot her a glare. “Stop shouting. I’m just an actress and singer, not some important figure. He, he wouldn’t even spare me a glance!”
Lin Jingjing felt completely bitter.
It’s over. Even Shen Bingmei doesn’t interest him, so she couldn’t even be considered a speck of dust?
What was this man thinking?
He didn't even glance at the dream girl of all men, the beautiful Miss Shen?
The car sped off.
“Take Lin Jingjing home first. The Lin family in Jiangcheng, you know the location, right?” Qin Yexuan closed his eyes, looking tired, and said slowly.
“I’m not going home. I look too awful like this. I, I’ll talk about it later.”
Lin Jingjing was still reluctant to leave.
“Then back to the Su family’s villa. After dropping me off, you two can do as you please!” Qin Yexuan’s tone became a little impatient.
Neither woman spoke. Their thoughts were different, but their feelings were similar.
Both felt the sting of being ignored.
They returned to the Su family’s villa. On the way, Qin Yexuan received a report about the earlier incident, but seeing it with his own eyes made his heart sink.
The garage, the outer courtyard walls, and several windows on the second and third floors were all in ruins.
Chaos reigned everywhere.
Outside the armored vehicle, the five Su sisters, wrapped in blankets, stood trembling and waiting.
Qin Yexuan jumped out of the car and rushed towards them.
The five Su sisters, their faces pale, flushed. They called out in unison, “Brother-in-law!”
Qin Yexuan rushed over, looking at them anxiously. “Are you all alright? It’s best if no one is hurt. If any of you are injured, I can’t accept it!”
The five sisters felt both grateful and heartbroken for their brother-in-law.
“We’re all fine, thanks to that car…”
“Brother-in-law, please don’t leave, okay? If you leave, we sisters will have nothing,” Su Bingyan showed such a weak demeanor for the first time.
Qin Yexuan’s heart ached. He embraced the five sisters.
“Brother-in-law isn’t leaving. I’ll stay and take care of you! Don’t be afraid, this will never happen again. I swear!”
Qin Yexuan said softly, his eyes also reddened.
Then he patted each of his beautiful sisters one by one. “I’ll fix the gate immediately and find someone to repair the house tomorrow. This is our home, and we’ll never leave.”
They embraced each other and entered the house. The only remaining light inside was bright and warm.
Shen Bingmei and Lin Jingjing stood on the street, silently watching the touching scene, both looking disheartened.
As expected, this man’s deepest love was for the Su sisters.
Lin Jingjing grew more sorrowful as she watched. She suddenly grabbed Shen Bingmei. “Superstar, let’s go have a drink.”
Shen Bingmei felt ashamed, but at this moment, what else could they do but drink to ease their lovesick hearts?
The two heartbroken women left sadly, likely to spend the night drowning their sorrows in alcohol.